The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1870-10-22
Rev. seh. AI1e.,s rsiden Weddins,

Thursday being the fiftieth anniversary Of
Old gentleman being we'll known by the sobri.
quet of Camp Meeting JOHN the occasion
was celebrated in substantial manner by
some of their numerous friends in Boston, at
the hall of the Wesleyan Association Build
lug, on Bromfield st. About three hundred
persons were present to pay their respects to
the loved and venerable couple. In the CEN
tire of the hall was tent made of gold colored
cloth, surmounted by circle of gas lets and
the following notices: Camp Meeting John, ,
and "Welcome Friends" At about half past
seven the relatives and friends Joined in sing
ing hymn, portion of the Scriptures was
read and prayer was offered. Then a co.,
gratnlatory letter was read from Isaac Rogers,
an old Congregational minister, at Farming
ton, Me. After the reading of the letter, Rev.
Gilbert Haven stepped forward and presented
to Mr.. Allen, in behalf of the Methodist min
listers Of Boston and vicinity, beautiful gold
valued at $3.50.
Mr. Ravens remarks were very timely and
humorous, and ELECTED continued applause
from his auditors. Mr.. Allen was taken de-
cldedly aback by this beautiful expression of
regard, but quickly rallied and made very
neat reloinder, besides reading poem of his
own production.
Mr.. Charles f. Allen of Bangor, Me-, adj
dressed the couple, coDgratulatipg them on
arriving at this protracted stage OF life, and
his remarks were peculiarly happy.
MT. Allen was then presented with book
of Discipline by Rev. Mr.. Mallalieu, of Chel-
sea. This was good hit on the old gentle
man, the donor of the book being a LADY, friend
q lad mi tv
more than one occasion for the bright colors
worn by her, and was received with shouts of
laughter and applause.
During the evening Mr.. and Mrs Allen re-
celved many other presents, and among the
rest 1919 in gold and greenbacks from their nn-
merous friends. Also pair of elegant gold
spectacles, the gift of their daughter, Mrs
Howes of Maiden; and silver spoonholder
from DIR. Cook, of Lewiston, Me. A box was
received containing magnificent wreath OF
which was the inscription: Please accept, on
this Fiitieth Anniversary Of your wedding,
wreath OF autumn leaves; once green, now
golden ripe, yet untouched by frost, with our
hest wishes. From Mr.. and Mrs. Enos I.
Luce, Auburn, Me-
An elegant collation. was served in an adioin-
ing room, to which, about half past o'clock
tue company were invited by the provider of
the feast, who is near relative of Mr.. Allen
The dining room was beautifully decorated
WIN ouuaiug anu uOWeTS. TrlOr TO The COLA
ton beautiful little song was sung by the au-
thoress,. Emily P. Lathrop, grand-child of
the aged couple, aged ten years, and was
rema' kable production. A humorous and yery
witty poem was also read by Rev. Mr. Ella.
About half an hour was spent enjoying the
good cheer at the tables, and the proceeding
was not interrupted by any speeches, and was,
therefore zone of unalloyed enjoyment. Short
~ after the close of the supper the company
separared well pleased with their evenings
enjoyment.
Rev Mr.. Allen was born in Pennington,
Maine, in the year 1875, and entered the SER
wee OF the Gospel in 1928 He belongs to the
Maine Conference, and has during his life at
tended and made addresses at PIG Camp Meet
ngs.
Both he and his wife are now in their seven
Iy-ffth year. Their descendants consist of
four children, eleven grand children, and one
all of whom were present
last evening. Mrs. Allen has not enjoyed good
health for some time, and is now quite feeble,
but the Reverend gentleman appears to be
hale and hearty at present, and in excellent
rif