Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1867-03-21

REUNION or THE FRIENDS or REV.
JoHS Tom, D. D,--The following des-
cription Of the festivities on the occa.
sion Of the 10th anniversary marriage
Of Rev. John Todd, D. D., of Pittsaeld,
and the marriage Of his daughter, will
be interesting to his many friends in
Rutland, the place Of his birth:
"Pittsdeld celebrated on Monday even
ing last smother rare and pleasant social
festival, the occasion being the 10th
wedding anniversary Of Rev. DR.. John
Todd, for quarter Of century the use
full and honored pastor OF the First Con-
Sregstional church of that town,
coupled with the marriage of his young
est daughter, Ann D. Todd to DR.. Frank
X. Paddock, dean of the faculty of the
Berkshire medical college. The public
wedding ceremonies were held in DR.,
Todd's church, and long before the hour
appointed, an eagar throDg awaited the
opening Of the doors, and full hour be-
fore the arrival OF the wedding party,
the edifce was filed to OVERLOOKING with
the expectsnt witnesses of the interest
ing scene. Music on the organ by Prof.
Blodgett, Of the Mapewood Institute
and the Old South Church at Boston ap.
peased the waiting audience, and at half
past seven O'Clock the wedding cortage
entered the church. The parents, broth
ers and sisters OF the bride were in ad-
vance, followed by the Groomsman, G,
Paddock and w. Ii. Swift; the brides
maids, Misses Maria Pomeroy and Grace
Campbell, and last and most observed
OF all, the bride and groom. Four Of
Dr.. Todd's grandchildren were also in
the procession. The party advanced to
the pulpit and remained standing while
Rev. DR.. Brinsmade OF New York, the
predecessor OF DR.. Todd az pastor at
Pittsfield, and former classmate at
Yale college, offered prayer, when the
marriage ceremony was performed by
DR.. Todd, under the deep and perfect
silence OF the great congregation.
AT the conclusion of the exercises at
the church, many OF the spectators at
tended the reception given at DR.. Todd's
residence, given i'll honor alike OF the
OLD ana the new union, aud which was
made happy by the presence OF large
numbers Of the present and former par
lshionefs OF the worthy pastor. Many
OF the guests gathered from a great dis
lance to present in person their con-
CALCULATIONS for the past and good
wishes for the future and the numer-
Gus invitations had received genuine
and generous response. An abundance
OF elegant and costly gifts were present
ed to both the young aud old couples.
amounting in the aggregate to many
thousand dollars in value. or silver
ware there were three full tea sets. two
oil which were for the new bride and one
Tor the parents. Other silver articles,
combining service and elegance, were
contributed in great protusion, and space
on the richly laden table could hardly
oe found for any addition to its glitter |
ing burden. Indeed, an enthusiastic !
guest Informs us that there is hardly |
any article Of silver ware made that was !
not there represented. The Northamp- |
TON lriends were remembered by Flor |
ence sewing machine and three $50 |
one each for Dr.. and Mrs. |
Todd, and Mrs. Paddock represented one |
d the generous psrishiouers. Rev. |
~SAo NubtiASf d nOult MISSIONARY
n wisconsin, presented to the bride
beautiful carved Jewel box, the work OF
ais own hands.
DR.. Todd's pastorate at Pittsheld has
low completed twenty five years, during
winch She society has grown to be one
u the strongest, wealthiest aud most
inlted IN the commonwealth. Fifteen
ears previous to his settlement at Pitts.
leid, DR.. Todd was married at New
sngland, CT, to Mary s. Brace, the cere-
nony being performed by the father of
ne bride, and the Congregational pas
OF at that place. Few men have been
iessed with pleasanter domestic life.
nd fewer pastors have lived a more
'ioeIy useful and productive public
ne thau DIR. Todd and that the days of
IS future may be brighter and better
asn those OF the past, even to their
ompletion, is the wish and prayer of
cry wide circle Of friends