Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1855-09-07
Anniversary Wedding.

1t does not often occur, that husband anC
wife live to celebrate the jOth year of theil
married life. Such instances sometime.
happens. had the pleasure of being pres
ent at the celebration Of the 10Th year Of tn,
married life of Mr.. and Mrs. h., of BurlinC
ton Vt. 1t was very interesting occasion
1t was meeting of relatives, friends anl
neighbors, for congratulation, good feeling
and also of reflection on the past.
Mr.. l.. began life for himself in b., when
the town was new. BY industry, economy
and sterling integrity, he has secured til,
confidence and friendship of all who have
known him. The wealth he has acquired
has been by work, honesty, prudence and
punctualty. No man has taught the bust
ness world, and might add, the Christian
world, better lesson. lie has always been
a calm, consistent believer and supporter OF
Unitarian Christianity. His Christianity
consists in doing right, and his life beauti-
fully illustrates the old truth, An honest
man is the nollest work of God There are
many in b, aud in the neghboring towns,
who are thankful that they have known him.
and have been taught by his example. the
importance Of honest dealing, and punctual-
ity in all business relations
Growing up in such a community, with
Christian principles, he has Won the regard
OF large circle of iricuds We. among
many others, were happy for an occasion t.
meet with his neighbor., children, cuu sius,
neices, ncphows, SC, in paying our respects
to him
On the evening of Aug. Eth, at O'Clock
bis children and friends began to assemble at
the home whore he and his wife have spent
half century Of their married life. This
house he built, and it is even now quit"
modern i'll style The rooms were brilliantly
lighted, and seemed to fmile on the largr
and happy company. Never have | seen e
home look 50 much like true home, bring
ing fresh to mind all tina associations of fam
lily, tender love and parental soliciludc.
When the children, friends and neghbors
were assembled, We all went into tho large
parlor, to meet Mr. and Mrs. l.. They stood
nearly ia the centre of tho room, their forms
the objects of interest to all Large ana
small boquets were placed about the room.
Mr.. l., naturally a dgnifed, and pleasant
man, now nearly so, stood erect and by his
side, hi. wife, and youthful smile played
upon their faces, reminding " that the
heart may still BE- young, though the head
be white with the SHOWS OF 80 winters,
As the company stood about the venerable
couple, the Rev. W. H. Cudworth Of f. Bos-
ton being in b., in exchange with Rev, Mr.,
Young, the pastor OF their church-madc a
brief and appropriate prayer,-each word
was in its place-not one too much-nOt one
to be spared, lie followed with few re-
marks, congratulating the couple on their
long, happy and useful life. His remarks we
are not able to report, but they were like ap-
pies of gold and pictures of silver,
Ii was TO me the most interesting part of
the ceremony, to see the little girls and boys
their grandchildren-gather about this
couple with flowers in their hands, pressing
the warm kiss upon faces which had seen SO
much care and 81 many cold winters, MIR
l.. + form reminded me OF "A tall oak, stand
ing up among II second growth, and the little
children were the i,r- cinpiug about the
old oak adding to it. strength. That of ten
d,rur,s ami beauty. Alter the congratula-
tions, the following song Was sung
\ joyful baud oi friend, we come,
With lifted heart and voice,
And with US al this happy night
We ask you to rejoice,
For fifty years has Father Time
liz choicest gift been shedding
Upon our parents heads, and now
He brings their golden wedding