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ANNIVERSARY PARTY ATKAYUGA.The celebration of the golden wedding of Mr. and Mr*. A. Claydon proved a successful Back to Kayuga’* evening on the 27th ultimo, when at the invitation of their family, 200 guests assembled at a party in the village hall to celebrate the important anniversary. The tables were neatly arranged under a canopy of multi-coloured ribbons. Tho beautiful three-decker cake. iced, and decorated with gold leaves and keys, was made and presented by Mr. W. Cross. The numerous presents, which Included cheques, wero arranged on a buffet extending along the length of the hall. The che.ii was occupied by Mr. Dennison. of Mascot. As the bridal couple advanced to their places at the table they were greeted with musical honours. When appetites had been appeased, . the chairman proposed the health of the Bride and Bridegroom and referred to the high esteem in which they and their family were held. The toast was honoured with enthusiasm.Mr. Claydon. responding on behalf of his wife and himself, expressed his great pleasure at seeing so many friends present and thanked them for the enthusiastic manner In which they had honored the toast He said it was most comforting to his wife and himself that all the members of their family, consisting of three sons ana four daughters, were present with them that evening, in addition to between 70 and 80 relatives, including 24 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.After the hall had been cleared the exuberance of youthful glee found expression in dancing. Mrs. Castledlne presiding at tho piano. Misa Dorothy Claydon. of Lorn, granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Claydon, gave several exhibitions of step dancing.Mr. Claydon Is a native of Kayugn und occupies the ancestral home Mrs. Claydon was born at Glennie'« Creek, and is a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Horne. They were married at the Methodist Church. Muswell-brook. by the Rev. W Brown. The children of the marriage are Messrs Harold. Donald. William. Mesdames W Cross. E. Allen. H Bruce, and D. Carter.The assistance rendered by Mesdames Lumby and Paton and Miss Steirs and Mr. MncNamee in bringing the function to a success was much appreciated by the family.SPCMessrs Torpey, D R. Conne an. G. Bo etit at the Sportsmei last The trc anco of £ Mr J. ! ron of the were exte was ©lecti Mr T. C ain, and weekly ci After tl ing, mem badmintor games we The nex held at t pavilion) ary.Tlt;NEWCASTLE SHOW.A party the mid-* during th came fro wlndra a stay the ory Coun day at . mann's p Aftei It ion of the night. Mr party, sh Brunette Zealand.The vis bawn dar Tuesday, ed by M i turu thca On Wee well brook Show Con party the their stay of Muswi the groui
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Muswellbrook Chronicle
Muswellbrook, New South Wales, AU
Fri, Jan 21, 1949
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