The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1874-01-13
middlcbtIry.
MARRIAGE RECEPTION.


ton, a large number of our citizens assem-
bled at the residence of Gov. Slade to cele-
bratc the marriage of his son James VI.
Slade and Miss Mary Rowlcy. This couple
had been away aweck or two on their we'd
ding tour, and on their return took this
method to see their friends A large num-
Der Gust 1907 responded to the invitation,
and filled the Governors spacious house full
Notwithstanding the large number present,
there seemed to be IN abundance of room
for all, so that everybody enjoyed perfect
freedom. The arrangements were so made
by Mr.. Sladc that everything worked like
clock-work, and all faces seemed to wear a
cheerful and satisfied look. All classes had
their representatives from the Governor to
the clerk in the stores. The clerical, the
legal, and medical professions were on
hand but their skill and tact on this occa-
sion was not called into requsition There
were among the NUMBER three or four old
bachelors, who seemed to be pleased at the
joyous feeling that pcrvadel the assembly.
yet we thought that now and then long
drawn breath seemed to escape Them as if
cloud of regret was running over the sun
shine of their minds, that the many oppor-
tunities had been passed, and they were
still in the world alone. The ladies did all
they could to cheer thcm up and brush
away those passing clouds, but we fear all
to no purpose. They will soon cxclaim in
the language of Fanny Fern at won't do
to trust the men"
Hearts are trumps, remember that
If the game Is worth the winning,
Iflt isn't throw Il up
Trifng is rs vile as SHINING;
Mans a wild bee idly roaming,
We are but the flower
From whose heart he sips the sweet,
That begulle the hour.
But beware
Strongest VOWS they llghtc-t sever,
Tickle ever,
Constant never.
Beudre
But hold, we started to say something
about pleasant party, and our sympathy
Tor the old bachelors run us off the track
We will stop by saying as Shakespeare or
some other fellow says THAT while the
lamp holds out to burn, &c"
The party assembled at about s o'clock,
and were ushered into the brilliantly lighted
rooms which were alive with Joyous people
that had arrived, and those just arriving
There was general shaking of hands and
joyous greeting On going below into the
parlor the first person we met was the
Governor, and we think we never saw him
in more pleasant mood, he smiled all
over, and his good lady beside him seemed
equally happy, although her idol was soon
to leave her roof to reside. We could say
considerable about our children's leaving
home to live away for the first time, which
every parent would realize, but we forbcar.
The parents mind on such occasions is
filled with sunshine and shadow
Further along in the room stood the
bride and bridegroom ready to receive the
cordial shake of the hand and good wishes
of their friends and visitors. After this
ceremony, there was a general mixing up
of old and young, grave and gay, white
Kids and no kids at all One old chap said
he had no kid gloves, but he had a dollar in
his pocket
AT about 10 o'clock it was announced
that supper was ready, and all repaired to
Governors dining room, where stood
table grooming with all the substantials, as
well as the delcaces that could be pre-
pared by the best professional caterers.
When we say that Mrs. S., had the
supervision Of the arrangement, we need
say no more. Those present began by par
taking of the cold meats, biscuits literally
buttered, an progressed along to cakes in
all conceivable shapes and colors, some
heavy with richness and some as light as
air, some with all the colors of the rainbow.
and some sparkling like diamonds. Fruits
of our own State and fruits from the
tropics coffee from San Domingo; and
sugar from Jamaica; raisins from the
south of France and nuts from Brazil;
closing off with delicious ice cream from
the frigid zone and pure water from Yer
mont.
After the company had partaken freely
from the bountful repast, they returned to
the parlors and general conversation took
place. Soon one by one began to take
their leave after enjoying an evening long
to be remembered for its perfect freedom
and cordially.
GOOD TEMPLARs.