Litchfield enquirer., 1870-12-08
GOLDEN WEDDING.

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 GOLDEN WEDDING.
 Among the marriage notices in this weeks ENQUIRER. will be found one of the marriage of Mir. Royal E. Hayes and Miss Harriet E. Merriman. A very unusual flea. ture of the occasion was, that in connec- tion with the emarriage occurred the golden wedding of the brides parents, MT. and Mrs. George Merriman. .if ~
 After tue marriage of the younger conple had taken place, Mir. and Mrs. Merriman (who had acted as groomsman and brides maid to the newly married pair) were re- quested by MT. Harrison, the officiating clergyman. to take their place upon the stand. s.-'s ...... ..... ,s... .,r.
 MT. H. then made brief address. con- graduating them in behalf of their chil- dren and grandchildren. and also in be- half of their friends and neighbors there present, and of many friends not present npnn their having been spared to enjoy this happy anniversary. He alluded to the
  and also to the many blessings with which their life had been crowned, and received from them a pledge of their readiness to walk together upon life's journey for the remnant of their days.
 At the conclusion of his remarks, he presented to them in behalf of their chil- dren & beautiful copy of the Bible. whose contents in their estimation, were "more to be desired than gold; yea, than much fine gold The gift was surprise to MT. and Mrs. M.. and they were visibiy affect. ed by this proof "f filial regard. -.
 Mir. H. then read u ccngrntnlatory letter from Mir. and Ms F. G. Fisl. of Brook lyn. N. Y, who celebrated their golden wedding last year. aud some poetry com posed for the occasi"u by Mrs. Fish
 Deacon S. H. Dudley then arose, aud witl' appropriate remarks presented some pieces of; silver ware in behalf of the neighbofs of MT. and Mrs Merri- man. A handsome present of gold was also contributed. Mir. Merriman made an acknowledgment of the tokens of friend ship he had received. in very appropriate words.
 These more formal exercises were fol- lowed by promiscuous pleasantry, the passing of refreshments. and social inter- course. At an early hour. all guests other than the family, children and grand-chil- dren of this favored pair. dispersed to their homes, leaving this circle to enjoy a family meeting, ere they should scatter to their somewhat widely separated homes. ga
 THE GOLDEN wEpD1NG-Noy. 30, 1870. Fifty even tiul years are passed, .. Bringing the golden day at last F. ett..s
 Since this respected pair began s s rE
 Life's work as one-one Meriiman,
 Ashopeful this November day,
 And cheerful as in blooming May. ts
 true and Merriman is he, -,'a~ ' And who shall doubt it 50 is she.
 Moulded within one track to move, . How light life's sternest duties prove!
 One hope-one undivided heart, ..
 T was not their fashion Ger to part ss Heavens brightest beams above them smile
 The golden crops reward their toi, se@ j through pastures rich the cattle roam And bring their flowing treasures home;
 The clustering fruit stoops to her hand,
 Her flowers inroyal robes expand, "@3
 And loveier household plants we trace,
 As ohve-plants their board .o grace.
 lie is wise and merry man, i4
 Who takes help-meet when he can.r ;, See by their fair example won, m s.f.
 These golden festive hours to crown, Another bridal train draws near sasa 4 As candidates for honors here; .4y3
 son is gained, a daughter given, 3 os
 Beneath the approving eye of Heaven,
 And as in trembling hope she stands,
 May God our Father bless the banns
 He takes Merriman for wife.
 Let hin, be sober all his life. Ea
 Say, does wish still unexpressed, ssale
 Linger within the mothers breast2 58
 Glancing her welded lifetime o'er
 She asks one golden wedding more.
 And Oh, with wedding garments on,a
 Of spotless whise and golden crown,
 May every soul assembled here, E At the Great Marriage Feast appear. DsI -. ., r,.zsl A LAsDoN F. D : To Mir. and Mrs. MERRIAM, with salutations. Silver and gold have I none, but such as have, give l. o4 .ts.,,.,... s4f<+fyy.f Il