Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-06-29
Two Pleasant Occasions.

The return of the anniversary Of the bridal
season was last evening kindly brought to the
notice of the families Of two of our most re-
spected and worthy citzens-John II. Hart
ford, Esq, and Rev. c. F. Penney. The
friends of the former celebrated his ''slver
wedding or the return of the 2j,h anniyer
sary of his marriage; and those of the latter
the "tin wedd.Nc' or the tenth return of the
happy event
The friends of Mr.. Hartford to the number
of over one hundred, assembled about eight
o'clock, at the house Of Mr.. Frank Barton,
on State street, which was to be the starting
point for the active prosecution Of the cam
paign of surprise and pleasure. Be it said
here that the W lie OF Mr.. Barton had consd-
cradle to do in suggesting and carrying for
ward the affair, and why it was kept so still
and never came t. the ears of the twenty five
years married couple, was because the wo-
men had the entire management Of the de
tails.
A little after nine o'clock. the line OF march
was taken up for Mr.. HarIfords, on Court
street. The darkened parlors indicated 10
extensive preparations for so many selt-invit
ed guests. The alarm was sounded at the
outer door, which was opened by Mrs Hart
ford, who gracefully received the company,
without any apparent Illustration, and soon
every room in the house was crowded. Mr..
Hartford had taken his customary evening
stroll across the way to Knowlton's shop. He
says he thought he saw the shadows Of sever
al persons crossing the street and returned to
his domice to entertain few friends whom
he supposed had dropped in to have 4 chat.
Judge of his surprise on entering to receive
the congratulations of SO many. In the CEN
tire of the parlor there was n mysterious OBJ
ject, towards which Mr.. and Mrs Hartford
were summoned. The object was uncovered
revealing magnificent marble and bronze
clock, which was presented to the worthy
couple, in behalf of the assembled friends, by
E. +. Pillsbury, Esq, in a happy speech.
Mr.. Hartford received the gift with much
feeling and gratitude, responding we'll as
any man could under the circumstances. The
clock was ordered from New York and cost
$780, 1t is of rare and beautiful Construe-
ton, being of drab marble surmounted by a
bronze figure of one of the old painters at his
task. There were several other beautiful
presents of silver. After the presentation
refreshments were served, and the hours OF
enjoyment passed swiftly by. The friends
brought in some elegant bouquets which
adorned the already attractive parlors.
As we have before minated, the occasion
was an entire surprise to the parties visited,
and was all the more pleasant on that account.
Mr. Hartford has just recovered from an ILL
ness of several weeks duration, and to know
that in his sick chamber he has not been for
gotten by his many friends, and that his char
acter as a man and a citizen in this communi-
ty, and the esteem and respect entertained
for his companion, have invoked the kindly
remembrance of their friends and neighbors,
is fact that they will recall with gratitude
and pleasure to the closing hour of life.
During Mr.. Penneys ten years pastorate
he.e lie has received many tokens of the kind