gigamatic

so... cranberries. cranberries are in my family history. in fact, my ancestors had several famous cranberry bogs... ah. they are not my favourite fruit, and without sugar they are quite tart. but they are a thanksgiving staple.

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Mr. and Mrs. Wing and nine children, seven of whom are married, their companions, and sixteen grandchildren - thirty four in all.

In the morning, two of the party, Davis Wing and Frank Harnden, went up to Toothaker Pond and succeeded in capturing a large loon, weighing a little over ten pounds. As the day was wet, the table was spread in the stable loft, which answered the purpose of a hall quite suitably for the location.

The long table was spread in a sumptious manner which one might well envy. It being well supplied with the luxuries of the season, while pies and an almost endless variety of cakes dotted the entire length of the table. Nor were the more sustantial articles of diet wanted.

Father and Mother were seated on one side at the head, then followed the children in order of their ages with their families. The dinner was much enjoyed by all. Then followed remarks by Benjamin B. Wing, after which Silas M. Wing addressed his children in appropriate and feeling words. There were also declamations by the children.

A meeting of the Cranberry Co., which includes Mr. Wing and all of his family was held.

In the evening the party enjoyed a musical and literary program.

The Phillips Phonograph, July 17, 1891

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