The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1873-03-18

The children Of both, so closely connected,
Ought never with each to be disaffected,
The ton should love two from sunset till morn
And the two in return, The ten 10 be born.
In twenty-five years you'll bc nearly full grown,
And doubtless your wild oats will then all be
sown,
But bcttcr not harvest such sowings as these,
Rather garner in hope your next wedding shoayes.
Tho next one in course, the wedding of gold
Which most Of us here, trust, will behold,
Will afford you a harvest of rich golden grain
Iestcad Of wild oats, which you garner in vain.
In yoU silver wedding We find this true test,
Each is striving to love the other the best.
You live in true love, and not in firtation,
And have no desire TO change your relation.
o! that this couple may live to behold
That beautiful day their nuptals of gold:
May tho bride and her groom and tOeivs children
be there,
On that blest occasion, its good things to share.
After the reading of the poem the
guests were treated to REFRESHMENTS which
were served in quantity, quality and style
peculiarly a Ia Mrs. DeLong.
Refreshments over, series oftabIeaux
were announced by Mr.. Douglass to be
presented.
1st Tableau-Curtain drawn, Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry belongs marriage in 1S4S.
I'd Tableau-The fifth anniversary Of
their wedding, in 1858. Mrs. d. has
babe in her arms.
Sd Tableau-The tenth anniversary of
their wedding, in 1858. Mr.. and Mrs
d. have two small children by their side
4th Tableau-The twenty-ffth ami
vorsary of their marriage in 1878. Mr..
and Mrs. D. have daughter son aud
son-in-llw, all life-sizc, making a lovely
group.
The tabeaux over, Mr.. Haven read
brief poem which concluded the literary
part Of the festival after which the time
passed sociably and very pleasantly, all
regarding the occasion as grand success.
Finally couple after couple bowed them
selves from the presence of the newly
married pair, wishing them bright and
joyous honeymoon, and that it would not
set until the dawn Of their golden we'd
ding in 1898.
SrAXzAs READ AT Mn. AxD MRs. DrLoxG's sL.
Full twenty-five glad years
Have gently passed away.
Cudimd by many griefs and tear-,
since your blest WEDDING DAY.
When he whose locks are white
Who now before you stands,
Did consummate, then with delight,
The naiJn of those BANDS.
How sweet the hour Of rest
How blissful every morn,
Tu hearts in such n union ble,t
Whom peace and love adorn
How oft to this sweet home,
Have friends and kindred dear,
With hearts Of purcst friendship come
To bless each passing yelr.
Your hearts and hands were warm
L. give then, your embrace,
And iu.l access tn every charm
I"ai rriS,' through ali the pla =.
y i,tci-si'ins have they Fund
4haAn ~ 10 guard your door,
Or -triugers Nar from gathering ruu.i
To share your rlenteous store.
Though parents, brothers. friends
Have passed from earth away,
God still to you his blessings send,
To crown with bliss each day.
And on, in life's long hour
OF four score years and ten
Still lights with love and smiles you, bower,
Too pure for human pen
Retired in this dear cope,
Two precious flowers have gIown:---
Your joy and love and constant hope,
lonr richest earthly crown.
Long may ti,g bless each year,
A. time shall roll away.
Till the glad JrBiLEE appear
Your GoLDES WEDDING DAY.