Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-08
Jacksonville.

On saturday evening, May ~, the
friends Of Mr.. and Mrs L. l.. Roberts OF
this village gave them "A surprise to cele-
bratc with them their crystal wedding.
The guests, to the number of about tiny,
met at the Glen House aud proceeded I'M
der the escort OF the Jack sonville Cornet
Band to the residence of Mr.. Roberts, car
rying with them boxes, baskets, ETC., laden
with glass and silver ware, as well as
cakes, pies, ETC., prepared by the ladies for
the occasion. Amer conGra, ulations were
ended, The presents were tastefully arrang-
cd on the table, and were formally present.
cd by L. $. Allen, alter which an original
poem was presented by II. ID. Brown, Esq.
At the close of the reading of the poem, Mr..
Roberts responded to the speakers in be-
half Of himself and family. Music, sports
and games filled an hour, when supper was
announced and all repaired to the dining
hall, where they partook of the bounties OF
the sclf-prepared board. All were satisfied
that the occasion was a success. The fol-
lowing is the poem read by Mr.. Brown:
Twas in the merry month Of May,
Just fifteen years ago to-day,
or we remember right,)
That you as standing side by side,
happy trusting groom and bride,
In wedlock did unite.
Yes, fifteen years have passed away
Since you beheld your wedding day
How short the time doth
When We review the fleeing past,
The years have rolled away SO fast
1t seems almost dream.
And now, kind friends, We think ia right
ThatWe should gather here tonight,
And by this friendly meeting
We a pay our best respects to you,
Extend the hand Of friendship true,
And shout Joyous greeting.
To prove our friendship doubly sure.
We We brought come crystal, bright and pure,
That you may look upon
And bring to mind the time in life
when you as husband and aS wife
Commenced to journey on.
when man and woman. hearts and hands,
Are bound in strong connubial bands,
Then married life should Jingle.
Domestic broiis should never be,
But hresides ring with mirth and glee,
Like raindrops on single.
Together as two in one
Your married life is wen begun,
And streams Of light and shade
That flow along hfe's checkered way
As on we travel day by day,
Some traces here have laid.
As side by side you We logged along,
Have not the ties been growing strong
That bind your hearts Ia one7
As time rolls trust they Will
Uni ted be more FIRMLY still,
Till LIES full thread is spun.
Blessed with a home to all so dear
With many friends and kindred near
with children fair and bright
We think kind fortunes favorng hand
Has well supplied your fun demand
These blessin gs to unite.
Mayyou these fAyors truly prize,
Be strong and happy, rich and wise,
While you on earth shall live.
May love grow purer still with age,
And honest toll your lives engage,
And fruit abundant give.
May children each a blessing prove,
Grow up in wisdom, truth and love,
And never cause you trouble.
May others, II 1t be God will,
BE added to your circle still,
TIL your number now is double.
As through revolving years you pass,
May your lives like pure, rejecting glass
Be free from blot or stain.
So when you reach the distant Shore
And view LIES journey backward DER,
T will not have been in vain.
May peace, eontentment aud renown,
You in old age with glory crown,
with light your pathway spreading
And now n close my hAsty lay,
Hoping that In some future day.
When few short years have passed away,
And We are getting old and gray
We II meet TO celebrate the day
That brings your golden wedding.