Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-07-10
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until towards night, when the rain d,n'n
began 10 after plentifully on eyerv,hias
uncovered, animate aud inanmate No..
too, IL was noticed that large numb.
our people were hastily gathering rrom OIL
directions at the house of G. 3. Fav. Ill.,.
were represented the Universalis,. A.
Baptists, the Orthodox, the Methodisls W
heterOdux, the nothlngarianS, the CatholI,s
and other sects and parties, "too nume,.,'
TO MENTION" Why this unity OF nu,n,.
this wonderful accumulation of onnos','
elements in barmonyP On one hama
seen a delegation bearing a splendid sil,..
service, cake baskets, fruit dish. DC Mi,
which are deposited the names of l,,..
number Of our best citizens; ou the o,ta,
hand another representative deposits mn.
the well laden table magnificent clio.
ice pitcher, in which is deposited o,L..
names equally good and true; on one lo,,
of the table stands spacious silver c.k.
basket representing our largest manps.
turing firm, Messrs. Halle, FroStSCo.
beside ii a dozen beautiful silver knivs.
and forks are placed, from Mr.. and NJ.
+. Slearns, aud their daughters the Miss,
Stearns; a beautiful call bell from MissN
A. Crouch; tine box Of nut-picks from
Miss NJ. Fay; a superb pie knife from M.
r. =. Minis and Miss Jennie Archihd.
and other fine articles by other donen an
to be presented to Mr.. and Mrs. c. S. F,v
Why this demonstration of love and 70.
spect3 Answer. Twenty-Five years pre.
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that couple one, and through all these Ion,
years the people have known them but :,
respect them. For many years Mr. +. Ia,
held the position OF overseer in the weaving
department Of the factory now owned by
Messrs. Halle, Frost x Co. The operatives
| in that department are represented in The
gift of the valuable ice pitcher named
above. Like the other presents, il camelo
its destination unsolicited by those who
have received them and with the nesrly
three hundred friends, who, notwithslanl.
ing rain, gathered to participate in tb-
pleasures OF this Silver Wedding. abun.
dainty attest TO the position which the dpa
con aud his wife hold in this communiv
The assemblage was called to order by Dr.
o. J. Martin, when the Rev. Mr.. Burnham
of the Baptist church, offered fervent and
pathetic prayer. The Rev. NJ. II. IIarriso'
Brattleburo, then made the presentaiiOD
speech in his usually excellent aud eo.
quent manner, and sealed the renewed
nuptials most efficiently. Amer this The
chairman made some remarks, and then
the Rev. Mr.. Harris read Il letter from The
Rev. C. C. Watson, stating his inability, %
account OF i'll health, to he present, aud
presenting his good wishes for all Interest.
ed in this gathering. Mr.. Harris also read
the following lines contributed by Mr.. N.
A. Smith, an old and absent friend To Tue
parties At dressed:
To Mr. d Mrs. Chandler y. Fay on the
ON the 9Sth aaRiversary Of
their Wedding.
On well oiled gears the rolling years
Have swiftly passed away,
tai sIlyery hair and silver ware
Are yours by right to-day
The days that have fed since you were wed
As the shuttle swift have passed;
The lnks then formed by the man Of God
We bind with closer clasp.
The warp and wool Of your welded lives,
By the kindly fAtes enwrought
Show larger share of the brighter shades
Than falls to the common lot.
Though shadows fell as they ever will,
On the brightest paths OF earth,
Still through the cloud riffs ever fell
Some ray that 10 trust gave birth.
Side by side may your lifebariS glide
TIL you reach the hither sbOre,
where angels open the portA'S wide
Of the glad forevermore.
Till then may the years, as . sweet refrain,
Pass lightly burdened with care
Keep bright all the links Of the silver chain
'fih letters Of gold you wear.
AT this point in the proceedings, refresh.
ments were announced. On account Of the
rain the tables had been removed from lba
evergreen bower which hah been prepared
for them in the open air, TO the Universal.
lat church, fortunately but few steps d..
tant. When the seats at the tables were
filled, The Rev. NJ. ii. Harris invoked the
Divine blessing upon the people and The
occasion. Amer refreshments, the Rev
Mr.. Barnham was called upon for re-
marks, and he said many sensible, liberal
and pleasing things, giving much pleasure
and satisfaction TO those who heard him
Deacon Fay took the opportunity then pre-
sented to make response To his numerous
friends for their tokens Of friendship and
respect, in a terse, neat and appropriate
speech, thankfully aud joyrully recognIi'
ing all their favors. About 30 people BE-
sides the children present, parlOOk of The
bountifnl repast prov ided, but it was yeTy
much regretted by all who were served
and by Mr.. K Mrs. Fay ia particular, lhaI
many on account of tue lateness of the hour
were obliged 10 leave unserved. The COM
pany separated in the best of spirits, and
10 each individual present, the gathering
impaired blessing.
Tho earliest morning and the latest
afternoon trains on the Ashue.oi RsilrOad,
are 10 be discontinued on and after Thurs
day, the 9th inst. This will prove to bes
losing operation for the merchants ID
Keene, and corresponding gain TO those
of Hinsdale and Brattleberu. But manyol
our business people feel quite discommod'
ed by 1t.
The body of John d. Todd arrived here
from Chicago on Tuesday of this week, ioI
interment. lie was formerlya citizen here
and was engaged in manufacturing Win
Fx-GOv. Halle. His death occurred I"
Chicago last week, where he had been re-
siding for the past year.
The strawberry festival held in Inc
Congregational church on "Wednesday eve
ming of last week was in all respects sue
cesslul. The net proceeds amounted "
about $50. The Methodist festival held 'le
evening before Melted about S25. NJ
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