Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1870-01-28
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GOLDEN WEDDING.

Mrs Nancy Larnard, have lived most ofthe
time during the last forty years in this
town. They have dwclt in our midst in
peace and love with each ether and with
our entire community and now that the
inhrmities of old age are creeping upon
them. our good people bethousht them
selves to visit them and bear with them
some token of their esteem. They ac-
corlingly assembled on the afternoon OF
the 18th. 10 me number OF some one
hundred. each bearing With them some
rich token of their esteem. The good old
couple were entirely overcome with
gratitude iol so much kindness. They
were taken Nv surprise, and could scarce
find words Ia express their thankfuinesS,
.,and we all felt that it was indeed more
blessed TO give than to receive" We
think that was the cause Oi our having
such a season of enjoyment, as we left
with them a sufficient supply OF the good
things OF this lie to make them comfort
able during The remainder OF the winter,
and lcil them in tears oi thankiulness,
calling down many blessings upon our
heads. God bless the good old couple.
Mr.. I.arnarI i scventy-iour years of age.
Ills limbs have become so stiffcned by
hard labor that he is nearly helpless. Mrs.
Larnard Is sixty six. She is still active
aud smart, and during the past year she
has'woven i've hundred yards of cloth
(moStly capeting, } and spun over three
hundred skeins of yarn, done all her
house work, knitting. sewing, &c. &c.
She is very kind efficient woman in
sickness and ever ready to give her
services wherever she is needed.
We noticed several venerable old set
lcrs present. Mrs Webster, formerly Mrs.
Akcrs. sister OF uncle Larnarl. aged
seventv.six She looked ~ che ertnl and
happy rs any one present; also uncle
Narnum Abbott, aged ninety one. was
looking hale and hearty. Uncle William
Adams was also there and although his
head shows the frost of many winters,
no one seemed TO enjoy the season better
than he Alter treating ourselves 10 u
splendid supper we left the premises
Just as about thirty young psoPle were
driving up bearing with them each
some testimonial of esteem Cor the good
old couple. and intent on u Jolly time.
We LEFT uncle l.arnarrS. each bearing
with u his blessing, and drove six miles
in the brigh, moonlight over a splendid
smooth road with the crust shining like
diamonds. and drove upto the door of the
peat and commodious cot age Of Hiram
ID. Abbott, Esq where a warm welcome
awaited Us, and about one hundred
enjoyed social chat ill nine O'Clock
when MrS Abbott sent roInd = rich cup Of
coffee with everything nice in the way OF
cakes and tart> and all these nice eject
eras which the dear ladies know so well
how TO get up.
Friday evening, Jan. 3lst, We held a
Leyee at Union Hall whore a good time
generally WAS had. and after vMious
entertainments all felt well pleased with
the events OF the evening
The Rev. ira Sprague supplies the
pulpit OF the first Parish. during the re
mainder of the winter
We have had an unusually pleasant
winter thus far, and the slrighins, with
the exception of few days. has been per,
feet. 4 most splendid winter for bGsi-
ness and pleasure.
Our lumbermcn are doing an active
business. and the greatest complaint j.
for more help. ).
Audoyer, Jan. 24Ih.
We had also an account Of the golden
wedding by another writer.
LEvEE. There was notice given that
the Young folks Of Andoyer would give
levee AT the town house. Jan 2lst. ut
l2 past in the evening Al the hall
was well .iiied; over lwo hundred pres.
ent. all eager 10 witness the performances.
will give the programme Part first.
Music. which was grant; christmas
tee, Happy New Year. Simple Simon.
Sold aud Sold again; solo, song, The
lords OF creation, Three o'clock in the
morning. Many present thought this
worthy of imitation.
Part 2d-Peddlcr. A Ben Adhem; each
sustained their parts admirably. Charade.
This was splendid scene. Pautomime.
Guardian Angel; two angels appearing.
one looking downward guarding the
sleeping innocence, while the other kneel-
mg pointed upward 10 the regions OF
bliss. 1t was Il lovely sight. Drama.
Honor among thieves. This piece was
performed 10 the entire satisfaction of all
A delightful evenings entertainment
They all &C Ell their pant 50 well, DO not
wish to discriminate among the perform
er>. We were frequently chee.ed with
music by Mrs. French Last, but not
least, All oyster supper Was served up, in
the lower hall. The receipts were APP
propristed Tor furnishing the hall.
Ii.
Dirfeid.