Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1871-03-22
A Golden Wedding

A Golden Wedding.
Married. in Northfeld, March Is, 1921, by Rev.
James Hobert FIRST settled minister of the town of
Berlin Mr.. RICHARD ANDREWS, (son of Elijah
Andrews, one of the early settlers of the town OF
Berlin and one Of its men who contributed largely
to give tone and character the future prosperity
ofthe town and Miss ASENATH DENNY, (daugh-
ter of David Denny one of the eight first families
to begin and settle the town of Mortified, and
granddaughter of Hon. Paul Spooner who was
original proprietor ofthe of Hartland, and the
first Lieut.. Governor OF this State)
Mr.. and Mrs Andrews first began their
married life in Berlin, but subsequently
moved to Randolph, where they lived many
years, but recently moved to Mortified, the
native place of Mrs. Andrews. In all these
three towns they won for themselves many
and valuable friends, sustaining reputation
Of fidelity and cordial affection for each other
which contrasts widely with much Of married
life at the present day.
1t will be seen that Mr.. and Mrs. Andrews
have been married fifty years the 18th day of
March, 1871, which was celebrated as their
golden wedding day. At an early hour in
the afternoon the friends began to assemble,
and at FIVE o'clock the house was well filed
with guests of all ages, from the hoary head
down TO the infant of a few weeks, all as
blithesOme and happy as the occasion would
naturally inspire. At half past five the long
row of tables were loaded with good things,
and surrounded by the joyful group, and
after blessing was invoked from the Divine
Being, by Rev. VIM. Hazen, the festive board
was filled and re-flled third time. In the
mean time the Mortified Cornet Band had
gathered around the yard for a serenade and
discoursed such music as to impress the
minds Of the company with the belief that
they will soon take the position of first
class band after this entertainment, which
added very much to enliven the occasion. the
members of the band were invited and con-
Quoted to the table by Mr.. Joseph Denny,
who was committee of arrangements.
The cloth being removed, Rev. Mr. Hitch
cook was called to act as chairman. Upon
taking the chair, he made some very appro-
pirate remarks on the subject of progress,
end of married life. He was followed by
Rev. Mr.. Hazen, who also spoke Familiarity
upon the occasion that had called the friends
together, ais remarks being well timed and
rich in thought. Several letters were then
read. which had been received from friends
at a distance, expressing regret that they
could not be present on so memorable an
event. These letters were full of cordiality
and good.wishes. After reading the letters,
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company dispersed, leaving substantial tokens
of love, and their good wishes for their fu-
ture prosperity. All seemed to feel that
they had enjoyed a happy gathering and a
good time.
The following lines were written for the
occasion by a young lady relative who has
yet three years in her teens. GUEST.
In a long and weary journey,
Through dreary, desert land,
on we meet with green Gases,
springing mid the barren sand.
Fertile islands in the desert,
Blest with soft and cooling shade,
And the fountain-heads of water
Deep beneath the rocks nlaid.
And the traveller in his journey
Sears these blest retreats with JOY,
Battles himself, and in the GOODNESS
Lies and rests without alloy.
Thinks of all his previous journey
Thinks how prospered he has been,
Thinks of all his journey forward,
And refreshed starts again.
So in every ones life journey,
Often through a desert way,
There are times of notwithstanding,
such as now may prove this day.
Two paths which before had wandered
Fifty years ago to-day
Were united in wider,
And they since have run one way.
Two lives merged in one, together
Now to bear all joy and pain;
Bound to stand, each by the other
Both in sunshine and in rain.
Down through years of pain and pleasure,
Down through years of joy and grief,
Now through hours with sorrow heavy,
Now through hours of gladness brief.
Through all changes, howe'er sudden,
You are brought to see this day
By Providence above you,
Which has guided all your way.
And upon this day of gladness
May your thoughts that backward rove,
For each blessing, for each pleasure,
For each trial, thankful prove.
And in all the coming future
May each day, when it is past,
Happier seem to you, and brighter,
With more pleasure than the last.
May you long be spared to comfort,
Aud to bless each other here
Meet in many happy gatherings,
With the friends your hearts hold dear.
And looking back hereafter,
Ger lIfe's scenes, in memory's light
May hope this day among them
VIII be held with those most bright
May ouTFa ther ever bless you
Ever prosper all your ways:
And at last may all be gathered
In his home, TO sing his praise
FIlkins, the Albany express robber, has
been sentenced to twenty years imprisonment.
and passed through Burlington, FRIDAY. in