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YE ELDER BRETHREN. 
Manchester’s Unique Organization 
Held Its 33d Annual Gather- 
ing Last Wednesday. 
(Omitted from Last Issue). 
To more than four score of Man- 
chester’s residents, at least, there is 
no more important day in the year 
than the annual gathering of the 
town’s most unique organization,— 
Ye Elder Brethren. And to fully 
two score more, not residents, but 
who are fortunate to be eligible to 
attend the gatherings, the day is no 
less important. 
Thus it was that such a large 
gathering of young old men, to the 
number of 112 assembled at 
the beautiful Tuck’s Point picnic 
grounds last Wednesday, July 26, 
for the 33d annual gathering of the 
association. 
It would be difficult to convinee an 
absolute stranger that the majority 
of the 112 present had reached the 
60th milestone in life’s journey; 
much more so that all (except the 
reporters) had passed the half cen- 
tury mark. Manchester is noted for 
her young old men. No better com- 
pliment could be paid to the town 
by the sea as a summer resort for 
people from all quarters of the coun- 
try, than this assembly of men. 
Manchester is a good place to live. 
It was a beautiful day; it would 
be disappointing if it were not, for 
the “‘boys’’ plan on this day for 
weeks back and many come from 
afar to attend. A brisk northwest 
breeze helped make the day ideal as 
far as weather conditions were con- 
cerned. At an early hour in the 
forenoon the company began to 
gather, and by the time the noon 
hour arrived the grounds presented 
an animated appearance—animated 
is used after consideration. It was a 
time of renewing acquaintances and 
friendships; the trend of conversa- 
tion was reminiscent. In some cases 
men hadn’t seen each other for fifty 
years. 
In the company were ten whose 
age was over eighty, and three of 
these were over ninety. Librarian 
D. L. Bingham continued to hold the 
record as the oldest. He is nearly 
ninety-seven. William Johnson, 
ninety-four, is the second oldest. 
As might be expected the hour 
for dinner is the all-important one, 
for at a sea shore gathering of this 
nature the chowder is an everlasting 
feature. Under the charge of Frank 
Crombie and John Babeock one of 
the finest ever prepared was brought 
on and a busy half-hour was put in 
by all. For those not earing for the 
clam, fish chowder was offered. 
After the tables had been cleared 
away the gathering was ealled to 
order by President George Forster 
Allen, now in his 85th year. Mr. Al- 
len had served the organization as 
its head since its inception thirty- 
three years ago. The records were 
read by secretary William J. John- 
son. 
A sad part of the records was that 
pertaining to the loss in membership 
since the last gathering. Fifteen 
deaths were recorded, the largest 
number in the history of the organ- 
ization. They were: John Des- 
mond, James Widger, Geo. A. Jones, 
Andrew J. Johnson, Isaac P. Rich- 
ardson, Fitz W. Sargent, Manches- 
ter; Geo. A. Foss, John W. Stone, 
Beverly; Chas. C. Boardman, Glouc- 
ester; Edwin Pride, John L. Eaton, 
Beverly Farms; David N. Lendall, 
Essex; Rev. Geo. E. Freeman, Sau- 
gus; Isaac S. West, New Orleans; 
James M. Moulton, Swampscott. As 
treasurer, Mr. Johnson reported 
amount collected $56, expended 
$57.36, deficit $1.86. Cash on de- 
posit, $187.47. On motion of W. C. 
Rust the present board of officers 
were re-elected for the coming year. 
A vote of thanks was given the 
young men who waited upon the ta- 
bles, and to those who gave the use 
ALMY, BIGELOW & WASHBURN, Ine. 
SALEM, MASS.—A delightful drive from all points on the North Shore 
We Cordially Invite You to an 
EXHIBITION OF ART EMBROIDERIES 
BEGINNING MONDAY AUGUST 7TH 
il Mrs. Glover, representing The Aird-Coates-Carter Co., of New York, will be in attendance daily to 
give those interested any advice they may wish on the needlework which these exquisite embroideries dis- 
play. 
Beautiful pieces of Underwear, jabots, pillow slips, table runners, bureau scarfs, sofa pillows, towels, 
centrepieces of various sizes,—and many other hand embroidered novelties averaging many hundreds of 
dollars in value, will be on exhibition. 
In addition, a full line of stamped pieces—duplicates of the designs exhibited—will be offered for sale. 
All needlewomen will find this exhibit of great interest—especially those appreciative of the highest 
quality embroideries. 
