The Portland daily press., 1865-11-23
An interesting Occasion.

Mr.. Editor:-On the evening Of Tuesday,
Dist ipst our venerable fellow citizen Joshua
+. WEEKS, ESQ.,, and his estirnablc lady. cele-
brated their Golden Wedding at their resi-
dence, Quilt in 1851 where he was born, and
where the half century of their welded life
has been spent. All the pleasing incidents of
congratulatory communications, gifts and
other friendly tokens were literally contribute
Ell to this rare contamination, which was
made doubly interesting by the marriage at
The same time OF the youngest daughter Of
the family. iaa t'ajs ~ 'gd' i,'3 o.
All the children living were present with
one exception. together with their compan-
ions, and nineteen grandchildren. .iala iia..
Among the crowd of friends present were
Samuel Chase, Esq, once a partner Of Mr..
Weeks in business, and VIM. Smith, Esq, who
were both present at the original wedding fif-
tyyears ago. There were also present Mr.. N.
L. Mitchell, brother of Mrs. Weeks, and Miss
Euniee Weeks, (now IS years of age,) sister of
j. F., both of whom were of the original we'd
ding party. ,..ae ~ T., i,5ssa51.,I as
Mr.. & Mrs. Weeks, much to the qualification
of their friends, appeared in excellent health
and spirits, and highly enjoyed the occasion.
Rev. DIR. Carruthers Joined the young couple
in marriage, addressed most excellent remarks
TO the father and mother, after which Mr.
Weeks spoke to the company present express
ing deep gratitude to a merciful Providence
for the singular blessings which had crowned
their lives, and making very appropriate ac-
acknowledgements for the kind expressions Of
friendly regard which the occasion exhibited
A quartette of their children, accompanied by
the piano, sang the following original hymn
THE GOLDEN WEDDING. s, =,
Come gather round US, friends we love, n.i,,
With greetings and with cheer; Ht lliG .s5s +
The slantmg rays our path above, - iaa''-I
Proclaim the sunset near. iiso'i ~ 20
The fresh young morn hath swcetiy sped, 81
The dews, the buds and flowers ,ii9 l-.
While hand in hand with Hghtsome tread, ~
We crossed the silvery bowers. .'ls ~ 81 z
The broad and faithful day, uf7nU lll
with constant, loving hand hath thrown we !
Full blessings on our way. ''S .l'N 'ins5st
And when the cloud would sometimes dim,
, The .p path We sought togain. ,5i III ~ 4, I,
we still could chant our evening hymn, lh
Nor seek repose in vain. .'19
The tender sod hath lifted, oft, ~ . .VE
Our loved ones to embrace;
And we have bent to catch tile soft iti'r "a
Smile of dying ace-
And we havewalked Der hallowed ground, , 81 :
Through swiftly varying, years; ns4
Have knelt upon the sacred mound -
With sadness and with tears. s'ftJ9rfgf urf
Still, hand in hand, and side by side, b e l.,.
We Gull the autumn flowers, .'t ~,
Till, led by Christ, our Friend and Guide, N III
s. We dwell in Heavenly bowers. y,.-,'s. ii +
Come round us, children of our love; ~, i. 49,,
With sweet-toned words of cheer ssIfsfS Z
The slantng rays, our path above, 1,ilf .a5it9f.7
Proclaim the sunset near ~ 4l.I IN ~
All the arrangements for the celebration
were admirably made, and carried out with
perfect success, constituting an entertainment
extremely gratifying to those in attendance,
who must each have left the scene with earn
est wishes for quiet happiness in the remain
ing years of the elder couple, and. a joy.
GUS, happy and useful future ITO the younger
who under so favorable auspices have lust
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