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Rev. L. S. Griggs, of Ivoryton-Well, Mr. President. I am not going to be mendacious and tell you that I will not speak five minutes and then be called down. The help which this town has rendered to our country has come largely from the mothers, whose hands have rocked the cradle. I am glad that
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our brother, shall I call him-I suppose I ought to call him our father-representing the Roman Catholic Church, in his remarks rendered some justice to woman. I think it was very becoming and showed a high degree of good sense. Our fathers subdued the wilderness and courageously planted their homes upon these hillsides and in these valleys, so far back as 150 or 160 years ago, and founded ecclesiastical and civil institutions here. We think of the pilgrim fathers, half of whom were put beneath the sod that first winter at Plymouth, in order that the town, the corner stone of the foundation of this republic might not be thrown from its place. I am filled with veneration and admiring affection for these men. I want to mention one of the fathers, Wm. B. Ells. I think to-day of other men here, one has been mentioned, representing the class who remained at home during the war. And they were needed at home to keep the streams of industry running, and to preserve here the spirit of liberty and of devotion to the Union, to sustain at home the conflict in the weary march and on the bloody field of battle. We never will forget them, boys and girls, young men and young women. You should take this matter up and do justice to Dorence Atwater, and you, by the blessing of God, make it your aim that the future shall be no less marked by glorious achievement than the past was.
Rev. W. F. Arms, Essex-I know some are anxious for dinner, and what can be said after what has been said already? The glory of Plymouth has been spoken of, and no fitter words can be used than those from the pen of Judge Fenn, no better eulogy than their own lives, their own lives of industry, and the record which is on high. We are proud of the town of Plymouth for what she has done. What will she accomplish in the future? We believe she has material here for further prosperity, and we know from the past that she will go on to increased prosperity.
Rev. Moseley H. Williams-There are no friends like the old friends. I used to think there were no boys like the Plymouth boys and no girls like the Plymouth girls. I say this in confi- dence, I know that none of you will be mean enough to tell my wife in Philadelphia what I said here. (A voice : "I will,") Yes, I thought you would. Then I will have to explain that that was a long time ago. But these Plymouth boys and girls have one peculiarity-they get grey while they are so young. I don't know of any other place where boys, and possibly girls, are grey. Here they are. But we are still boys and girls, and it is worth so much to me to come back. I traveled two hundred miles to get this centennial dinner, the good things that have been spread and are to be, and I won't go away to the dinner just for a moment, because I have observed this, that the longer you wait for dinner the better you like it. So if I should speak for an hour you would be very thankful to me because the dinner would taste so good.
We sha'n't meet again, dear friends, this audience, so I just think of the old things that the fathers and mothers used to say. Well, we'll meet in Heaven, and that is the sweet thought, is it
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not, after all? We break up and separate here, but if we are God's children, every one of us, we will meet by and by in a reunion where we won't have to make friends. We will think of the past, we will be glad for the present, and we will be happy for the future, and we will praise God then for all the blessed experiences of our Plymouth life and the Plymouth Centennial.
Rev. Mr. Sharp, Thomaston-I did not know until last night and this morning that I had such distinguished relations. I was born in the State of New Jersey and have always been proud of it. I was brought up in the State of New York and have always loved it. I was educated in New Haven and I have never been ashamed of it. I therefore feel that I have a good many fathers. You remember the story of the two boys, who, very much enraged, one against another, were contending in the street. Said one boy to the other, anxious to make him still more angry, "You haven't got any father." "Have too," said he, "got more fathers than you." That is the way I feel just now. I feel that I have acquired another father, and besides having fathers in Warren county, N. J., I have fathers in Brooklyn and New York city of which I am proud, and I have a father and mother here in Plymouth, of which I may well be proud. However, I came here for another purpose than to make a speech, as I had no intimation whatever of doing so. I see that you have got me as one of the exhibits, to which reference was made last night. The time for a minister to make a speech is not before dinner, but after dinner. There is something in the atmosphere of dinner time that melts out all that is gentle and sweet in his disposition, and he feels at home.
In one of his books Mark Twain has a character who was very much interested in a frog. He had trained him to jump, and was ready to wager any amount of money on him. He did indeed collect a great deal of money by the jumping activity of this frog. One day he met a man, I suppose he must have been a Plymouth man, because he beat the other man in his exhibi- tion of ingenuity. Meeting the stranger, he said, "I have a frog here who can out-jump any frog you have." He was at once taken, and the owner of the famous frog went down to the pool for another frog and brought it up While this man was going down after the frog, the stranger had filled up the mouth of the distinguished frog with stone, so that he was very heavy in the abdomen. When the tickling operation began, to make the frog jump, he could not jump. Now, a minister is to be dis- tinguished from that kind of a frog ; he can always jump further when his stomach is full.
Major F. W. Mix-Ladies and Gentlemen, Old Friends and Schoolmates: I feel this morning as though I had got a good many things to be thankful for. First of all that I am a native of old Plymouth. Nearly two-thirds of a century ago, in sight of this tent, almost within a stone's throw, I was born. Forty years or more of my life were spent in this portion of Plymouth, and I must say to-day that I have no regrets that I
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was born in Plymouth. I wish I had time to tell you some of the thoughts that have gone through my mind as I have looked over the faces here this morning. Up on this hill in the old red school house, more than fifty years ago, I received my first education. Over on the flat I received more. There are some things I ought to tell you about. I feel thankful for the lickings I got over there. I did not appreciate it at the time, but as I look back upon it to-day, I can see it was a good lesson for me. There are other things, too. My friend Williams has brought it up to my mind. I used to think there were no girls like the Plymouth or Terryville girls, and as I cast my eye round the seats I can see two or three of my old schoolmates and sweet- hearts. Sitting by their side, however, are gentlemen who got them away from me. As I see my wife eyeing me pretty close, I am warned I had better say that for this, too, I am thankful. I do not want to finish what I have to say without calling to mind for the benefit of us all, some of the men that I can remem- ber in my boyhood days and up till I became a young man. In all the speeches that have been made I find the name of the Weltons left out. Back in the thirties, thirty-seven or thirty- eight, I think, extending up to forty-five, we had Hiram and Heman Welton carrying on a business that at the time was per- haps as large as any interest 'that we had. I speak of it as the men of those days laid the foundation of this town. Many things that look to us to-day small, if we will stop and think of it, were greater by far for this town, for the men that have gone forth from this town, than anything that we poor mortals are doing to-day. We must not lose sight of those men, we must not lose sight of their struggles, and further, we must not lose sight of the fact that all the men who built up this town of Ply- mouth were identified not only with the business of the town, but with this community and its church. It is what has made you, my friends, what you are. Will you, and the generations yet to come, carry on the work that those men began? Will you use the means which the Almighty places in your hands for the benefit of your neighbors? I look around here to-day and can see the sons and daughters that have gone forth from this place, occupying prominent positions. They are indebted to the seed that was sown by these men fifty, sixty, seventy-five years ago, and wherever we go let us carry the seed that was planted in our hearts and in our minds by the men whose life here was a struggle We used to hear vears ago the names of William E. McKee, Burnham Terry, Gaylord, John C. Lewis, the Weltons, and others who showed an active interest in this town. Let us take it as a lesson for us, that wherever we go we may use all the influence in our power for the benefit of our neighbors and for mankind. My mother, my father, my brothers, my sisters, nephews and nieces, are laid away in your cemetery, and when my labors are over I am coming back to the old town of Plymouth. The soil of this town is good enough, and the friends of former days, and those which I see around me are good enough, as a guardian for what will be left of me.
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Mr. Pond-It strikes me it would be well to change this a little. We have heard from two distinguished gentlemen who have paid a glowing tribute to the girls of this town and then have deliberately gone outside and married elsewhere. I wish to call upon a gentleman who was born elsewhere and came to Terryville to marry his wife. That seems to be more patriotic -next to being born in the town is to go to the town for a wife. General George H. Ford, of New Haven.
Mr. Ford-Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen : It gives me great pleasure to stand up and greet an audience composed of men and women who reside in and represent this town, with which I am associated as perhaps a son-in-law A few years since my own native town of Milford celebrated its 250th anni- versary, and it was with great pride and pleasure that I greeted my old associates and the people of that town who gathered upon that occasion. My pride for my native town was increased and I have since considered that it was perhaps the most import- ant town in all this commonwealth, but, after listening to the addresses in the old Plymouth Church last evening, and the allusions that were made to the numerous industries and the great and inventive men that Plymouth has produced, and the historical address of Judge Fenn's to-day, I must say that it is with pleasure that I can divide the honors between Milford and Plymouth. I want to say right here to the coming generation that you do well to recall the events of the last century and re-write them on the page of history. I am in sympathy with it, and I congratulate the young men of this town upon the ancestry that they enjoy. I would urge them to perpetuate it and maintain it. New England is the birthplace of ideas, continue it, guard your interests here, do not be influenced by the delusions of a western fever. Stay here in New England and maintain what your ancestors have built. Keep alive the old traditions. Keep the fires burning on the old hearthstones, and keep in touch with your native town.
I began to think up to a certain point that the men of the place were to receive all of the credit and glory, until the Rev. Mr. Daly alluded to the ladies, and he touched me in a spot where I was most interested. The men of Plymouth could never have achieved or accomplished what they did but for the mothers, the wives and the sweethearts of Plymouth. God bless them all, present, past and future.
Mr. Pond-I understand Dr. Frank H. Whittemore is present. Can we hear a word from him? There are many gentlemen present whom we should be pleased to hear, but the hour is late and we do not think it will be advisable to extend it. We have numerous letters of regret, but I will not read them. There are many here, quite a number from Thomaston. whom we should be glad to hear if we had the time, but we have other things to attend to, and I feel that we must draw these exercises to a close, and we will close by singing America.
At the conclusion of the exercises in the tent the guests of the occasion repaired to the basement of the Congregational
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church where tables bounteously supplied had been spread for 300, every seat being occupied. It was a regular old-fashioned New England spread, including apple-sauce made from a tree set out by Rev. Mr. Todd, now standing on J. C. Fenn's farm.
In the afternoon a concert was held in the tent, Colt's orches- tra rendering the following programme, repeating in addition the overture, "William Tell," given during the morning :
"War March of the Priests from Athalia," Mendelssohn Overture, "Fra Diavolo," . Auber Solo for Cornet, "Cavatina." "Robert Il Diavolo.' Meyerbeer
Performed by Robert R. Hall.
Intermezzo, from "Cavalleria Rusticana,". Mascagani
Traumerei (For String Instruments Only) Schumann Grand Selection, "Faust," Gounod
Overture "Poet and Peasant, Suppe
The concert was enjoyed by an overflowing tent full of peo- ple. Probably more than 1,000 attended at each service, morn- ing and afternoon.
The centennial services closed with an organ recital in the Congregational Church at 8 p. m., the building being full. Following is the programme given :
Grand Chœur, in E flat . Guilmont
Russian Romance H. Hoffmann
Song, "The Magic Song' Myer Helmund .
Mr. G. Robert Merriman.
Finale, from 5th Symphony Beethoven
Bourree, in B minor Dupont
Song, "In Maytime' Becker
Miss Jessie L. Griggs.
March, from "Aida" . Verdi
" Liebeslied" . Nevin
Song, "As the Dawn
Mr. Jesse R. Gaylord. Cantor
Communion, in G major. . . Batiste
Overture, "The Pearl of Bagdad"
Loretz
The centennial proved itself a success, and the exercises, under Mr. Pond's direction, were carried out admirably and to the satisfaction of alll.
It was a grand reunion of not only those who lived nearby, but of former residents who had become scattered in all direc- tions. A large number of prominent people from other towns were also present. Registers were provided, that all who attended were requested to sign.
The Town Hall was used for the loan exhibition, which was filled with curios that made a display worth going miles to see. The list is published elsewhere, followed by the letters of regret.
Such an undertaking is only accomplished by hard work, and while the various members did their work well, special credit should be given to Jason C. Fenn, who did the clerical
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Loan Exhibit. General View.
Exhibit of Furniture.
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work and attended to all the big and little details, which only those who have looked after such things can appreciate.
The exhibits in Town Hall were as follows :
CHINA, GLASS AND OTHER TABLEWARE.
China-Chas. Purrington.
Large tumbler-C. I. Allen.
Old crockery, two pewter platters, "Johnny Bull" pitcher-W. F. Tolles.
Crockery, pie plate, old bottle, large tumbler-Miss Celinda Allen. Salt dishes (70 years old)-Mrs. Bassett.
Pewter plate, tea pot-Samuel Tolles.
Milk pitcher and sugar bowl, cup and saucer-Miss Hattie Tolles. Plate-Mrs. Stone.
Two dishes-Mrs. Egan.
Tea pot, decanter-Mrs. Chidsey.
Plate-Mrs. Harold.
Glass-Mrs. Holcomb.
Beer glass, china, etc .- Mrs. Fenn.
Tea pot, sugar bowl-Mrs. Arthur Beach.
Pewter platters, spoons, earthen bowl, glasses, etc .- Mrs. D. Barker.
Spoons, sugar tongs-Mrs. Griswold.
Cup, saucer-Mrs. George Beach.
Pitcher-Mrs. L. Hough.
Dish-Miss Bailey.
Silver teaspoon-Mrs. R. W. Plumb.
Salt cellars, spoon-Mrs. D. Mills.
Blue bowl, plates, cups and saucer-Mrs. Jason Clemence.
Knife and fork (100 years old), gravy bowl, cup and saucer-Mrs. W. W. Cone.
China plate, cup and saucer, pitcher (60 years), pitcher and tea pot (100 years), china plate (100 years), sugar bowl (100 years), sugar bowl and platter (150 years), crockery, silver cream and tablespoons-Mrs. W. G. Plumb.
Cup and saucer-Mrs. F. J. Judd.
Blue pitcher and bowl-Mrs. William Bates.
Decanter and wine glasses (100 years), punch glasses, silver spoons -Mrs. E. S. Beach.
Teapot, engraved in China, two plates-Mrs. A. P. Clark.
Silver spoons (100 years)-Mrs. R. J. Plumb.
Plates and bowl-C. H. Baldwin.
Sugar tongs-E. G. Woodward.
Sugar tongs (100 years), wine glass (103 years) -- Mrs. Homer Cook. Baby's cup (75 years) Mrs. E. R. Rouse.
Silver spoon-Mrs. W. T. Goodwin.
Goblets and decanter-Mrs. Loomis.
Quart tumblers-C. P. Gaylord.
Glass decanters and two tumblers, bottles-C. Throop.
Blue crockery, teapot and sugar bowl (Wilkie pattern), sugar bowl (nearly 100 years old), pink teapot-H. E. Hinman.
Set of China, 60 years-C. S. Smith.
Blue crockery, baby cup-Mrs. Rice.
Crockery, pink and blue-Mrs. A. I. Kinne.
Two pewter plates, pink teapot and pitcher-Mrs. Chas. Johnson.
Pitcher and platter-Mrs. Chas. Keeke.
Four pewter platters (in set)-Mrs. H. Holt.
Toddy glass nearly 100 years old-A. H. Peck.
Blue tureen and platter, pewter porringer, teapot, cup and saucer, milk pitcher, decanter-F. H. Kellogg.
Punch bowl, pewter trencher, sugar bowl-Levi Bassett.
Salt cellar (over 100 years old, belonged to German duke), Mrs. H. Miller.
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Tea cup-Mrs. Russell.
Little black teapot, sugar bowl, milk cup-Mrs. Brown. Silver bowl, teapot-Mrs. N. Beach.
Silver spoons (made from General Washington's spurs*), wooden plates-P. Cowles.
Large platter (114 years old, brought from Ireland)-Mrs. Munane. Toddy glass, plate (60 years old)-Mr. Adams.
FANCY WORK.
Bead bag (6 years)-E. S. Beach.
Sampler-G. Boyington.
Sampler (60 years)-R. J. Plumb.
Needle work (picture), pocket book-Mrs. K. Gaylord.
Embroidery-Mrs. Rouse.
Needle case-W. T. Goodwin.
Hand embroidered lawn collar-F. P. Tolles.
Beaded bag-Mrs. Rice. Also beaded necklace.
Tidy (knit by lady over 90 years old)-Mrs. Warner.
Sampler, cloth spun by child 10 years old-Mrs. W. Clark.
Two beaded purses-Mart. Camp.
COMBS, BUCKLES, ETC.
Silver shoe buckle-A. P. Clark.
Bull's eye watch-Miss C. Allen.
Comb-Mrs. Lyman.
Locket-Mrs. Stone.
Back comb, buckles, silver sleeve buttons-C. Holt.
High back comb-G. H. Bates.
Rivetted ivory comb-Mrs. F. Ryals.
FURNITURE.
Brass clock (first one made by Eli Terry)-C. I. Allen.
Chair of ex-Governor Trumbull-W. H. Scott.
Chair-C. Purrington.
Settle, secretary-W. F. Tolles.
Stand-Celinda Allen.
Chair-Mrs. F. Alford.
Clock, stand, looking glass-Mrs. Purcell.
Chair-Mrs. A. John.
Chair-Mrs. Chidsey. Looking glass-Mrs. O'Donnell.
Looking glass-Mrs. Geo. Beach.
Three-legged stand (hand made, carved, very old)-Mrs. Decker. Chair (over 100 years old)-C. Holt.
Captain's sea chest-F. H. Kellogg.
Chair (about 130 years), looking glass (ancient)-Mrs. Warner. Armchair (over 120 years)-Mrs. N. Beach.
Chair, belonging to Dr. Wm. Woodruff's father-John Cronan.
Chest of drawers, armchair-Mrs. Hough.
Three-legged cherry stand-J. Clemence.
Table-H. D. Allen.
High chair (75 years), chair (90 years), chests-W. G. Plumb. Mahogony table-Mrs. Ludholtz. Chairs-E. S. Beach.
Table (150 years), mirror (150 years) chair-W. G. Goodwin. Splint-bottom chair-A. Griffin.
*After George Washington's death in 1799, his silver spurs were handed down to his cousin, Norman Woodruff, who was the father of James and John Woodruff, who lived in Terryville many years. Norman Woodrufi was Mrs. S. F. Minor's grandfather, the spurs being made into spoons in 1842, at the time of the marriage of her mother, by Rogers & Co. Mrs. Minor is also a descendant of Stephen Hart, who "forded" the river in 1635, from whence Hart-ford derived its name.
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Chairs-S. Fenn.
Chair (200 years old)-Mrs. A. Mouldthrop.
Locker-E. Hinman.
Mirror, chair-Miss Ann Brooks.
Chair-Mrs. C. Troop.
Gilt-framed mirror-Mrs. Rice.
Child's chair-A. I. Kinne. (Wittled with jackknife and used for three generations. )
Clock and table-Chas. Johnson.
Old chairs and round table-Mr. Winslow.
Bureau, with swell front-Mrs. Armsbuster.
Old stand-Kate Hanley.
Chair-G. Baldwin.
MACHINES AND WEAVING APPLIANCES.
Spinning wheel, linen and wool-W. G. Plumb.
Spinning wheels and reels-S. Fenn.
Spinning wheel and linen wheel-Mrs. Rice.
Machine for dressing cloth-C. P. Gaylord.
Spinning wheel-H. Hinman.
Tape loom-Mr. Winslow.
Flax brake, flax, tow, clock wheels (hand made), tow card-W. F. Tolles.
Flax wheel, flax, tape loom, hetchel, card for wool-Miss. C. Allen. Tow rolls, reel, cards, hetcheled flax, home-spun yarn-C. Holt. Hetchel-A. J. Adams.
Crimping machine from England-Mrs. B. Curtis.
WEAPONS OF WARFARE.
Sword used in French and Indian war-A. P. Clark.
Flintlock gun (150 years)-C. H. Baldwin.
Flint box-A. I. Kinne.
Ball from old United States steamer-D. G. Cooper.
Pistol-A. Lane.
Guns-S. Tolles.
Flintlock musket (in war of 1812)-Mrs. Hough.
BEDDING, TABLE SPREADS AND LINEN.
Blue coverlet (100 years)-W. G. Plumb.
Hand-made Irish linen towels (50 years)-Mrs. M. O'Brien.
Woolen blanket and quilt (75 years)-Chas. Clemens. Blanket-A. Griffin.
Rose coverlet-Mrs. Goodale.
Red quilt, from Ireland-Kate Hanley.
Table spread-Mrs. Lyman.
Blanket-Mrs. Holcomb.
Home-made table cloth-D. Barker.
Old linen-Miss Bailey.
Table spread-R. W. Plumb.
Linen, bed quilt (1,950 pieces, 81 years old)-Miss. C. Allen.
Spread-Samuel Tolles. Table cloth (100 years)-Miss H. Tolles. Pillow slips and towel-Mrs. Russell.
Cloth made in Sanwich Islands from bark, brought to United States in 1851, mat ditto, home-made linen, linen pillow slips and handkerchief. towel (109 years)-G. H. Bates.
PICTURES AND PAINTING.
Pictures-Mrs. Terrill. Two portraits (1775)-E. S. Beach. Oil painting-Mrs. Rouse. Picture (1849)-W. T. Goodwin.
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Clock Exhibit.
Exhibit of Paintings
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Oil painting-C. P. Gaylord.
Oil painting-Mrs. Rice.
Photos-W. Scott.
Paintings (two portraits on ivory, 60 years)-Mrs. Warner,
Silouette of gold leaf painting-Mrs. Ryles.
BOOKS AND PAPERS.
Books-Mrs. Chidsey.
Certificate, with signatures of G. Washington and Jno. Knox, auto- graphs-C. I. Allen.
Primer-Geo. Bushnell.
Bible (183 years), books (Wm. Tell, 1827 and 1836), spelling book- W. F. Tolles.
Geography (90 years)-Miss H. Tolles.
Account book-F. J. Judd.
Old music and book-A. P. Clark.
Books-J. Starr.
Letter sealed (183 years)-Mrs. H. Cook.
Family register-Mrs. Rice.
Paper from Burmah-Mr. Saterlee.
Book (1749, translated from a book written by a Brahmin)-Mrs. W. Clark.
Reward of Merit (75 years old), book ("American Oracle," 104 years old), geography (1817), Morse's Atlas (70 years), spelling book (1815)- Mrs. G. Bates.
German book (1734)-W. John.
Book (100 years)-Mrs. F. Ryals.
MONEY.
One French coin, German coins-Mrs. W. John.
Portuguese coin- Mrs. H. Miller.
$5.00 Confederate bill, passed through the keyhole at Libbey prison -Mrs. Curtiss.
Money-Mrs. D. Barker.
Mexican dollars-F. C. Goodwin.
CLOTHING. 1
Cloak-Mrs. Cone.
Shawls, belt, baby cape (worn by Mrs. Beach's mother), lace veil- E. Beach.
Petticoat (belonged to the wife of Rev. Andrew Storr's)-Mrs. Gaylord.
Shawl-Carl Baldwin.
Old gown-Mrs. Rouse.
Silk cravat-Mrs. W. T. Goodwin.
Hand-embroidered lawn collar-F. P. Tolles.
Beaded necklace-Mrs. Rice.
Pointed slippers-Mrs. A. Kinney.
Swallow-tail coat-W. Tolles.
Three old capes (white), shawl, man's hat, ladies' bonnets-Miss Celinda Allen.
Muff, bonnet-Mrs. Holcomb.
Cape, stockings-Miss Bailey.
Chinese slipper (which has been worn by Chinese lady)-Mrs. C Holt.
Men's linen hose, pointed slipper, striped linen trousers-Mrs. C. Holt.
Ancient shawl-Mrs. Martin Camp.
Two ancient bonnets (black straw, made by Mrs. Beach's sister when 13 years old), also outside pocket (worn 100 years ago)-Mrs. Nathan Beach.
Shawl (80 years old), slippers-Mrs. Geo. Bates.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
Candle mould-Mrs. K. S. Gaylord.
Turnkeys-A. Kinne.
Thermometer, radiametre-D. G. Cooper.
Steel-yards-Mrs. A. John.
Goose-Mrs. D. Barker.
Bellows-Mrs. George Beach.
Bread toaster-L. Hough.
Bread tray for kneading bread-Mrs. George Bates.
Andirons-Mrs. Tomlinson.
Bread tray-Mrs. Hough.
Goose (150 years old)-Mr. Adams.
Wooden shovel-Mrs. Burton Curtis.
Brass kettles, candle lantern, foot stoves. warming pan-Mrs. H. Holt.
Foot stoves, warming pan-C. Holt.
Ancient horn-F. Kellogg.
Foot stove-L. Bassett.
Willow basket (for yarn when knitting)-Mrs. Watson Clark. Andirons, snuffers and tray-Mrs. Brown.
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