The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1875-03-27
SILVER WEDDING.
MIR. and M RS. AIvah G. Randall.

WIZ anu AVE- AtNah - tHuuuiIs
Another of those enjoyable affairs which
serve to make life more endurable in this
barren cline, occurred at the residence of
b. b. Bixby on Wednesday evening last,
in the celebration of the silver wedding of
Alvah G. Randall and lady. About sixty
Of the friends and relatives assembled in
spite of the storm which was rendering the
weather unpleasant outside and were en-
tertained right royalty by the groom and
bride till the evening was far spent. There
was singing accompanied by organ and
guitar, toasts, speeches and an elegant col
lation for all. Among the presents we
noticed the following:
Students lamp from Mr.. and Mrs. w. A.
button, Brattleboro.
One dozen silver knives from Mr.. and
Mrs. A. r. Howard, Rutland.
One dozen silver forks from p. T..
| Chase, Mechancsville.
Half dozen solid silver teaspoons from
Mr.. and Mrs. L. G. Pettigrcw, Ludlow.
| Elegant cake basket from Miss Ada J.
| Randall.
Half dozen solid silver teaspoons and
! sugar spoon from Miss Lena A. Bosworth,
| Newark, n. j.
Half dozen heavy plated spoons from
Edwin NJ. Bixby, West Haven, VT.
| Half dozen silver spoons from Rev. r..
T. Sawyer, Gardner, Mass.
Also napkin rings and about ten dollars
IN cash from some of the neighbors.
The value of the whole was about eighty
five dollars. Presentation remarks were
made by Mr.. Sawyer and were very happi-
ly responded to by Mr.. Randall, and all
departed feeling happy and either longing
for their own twenty fifth married anniver-
sary to occur or remembering the same as
green spot in the desert of the past.
The following are
REV. Il. T. sAwYERs REMARKS.
Hind lost and hostess We need scarce.
ly to say to you that we derive much
pleasure in being present on this occasion;
the cordial clasp of the hand, the revealing
eye, and words that come from the heart
express our interest in this event
We come from many localities
and many pursuits. Some are bent
with age, and some are IN lfe's spring
Some look chiefly upon the past Others
upon the future But all are tonight ANNA
ted by common impulse to congratulate
you upon the 25th anniversary of the day
when you were joined in the beautiful anC
, consenting relation of marriage. 1t is al
indication of approval of the present socia
system, that more attention than formerly
is given to events like this. 1t is a prophe
cy OF its final rejection of the lax idea
of 80 called social reform, which are infect
| ,pr n ai sta IF mind Wa annnrI
: ingly feel that our presence recognizes tn
merit and permanence of the compac
which you celebrate tonight.
Great changes have been wrought il
these twenty-five years. You look in vail
for some familiar forms. Even the fac
of nature has yielded to the rapid advanc
Of improved methods in agriculture. Yo
have mingled with other scenes than thi
town has known. But tonight you ar
once more by the old fireside, and som
that were first with you are also here
: Now you have the memory of how kin
C Providence has been in continuing man
J. social ties, in sparing health, and in givn
=, you the buds that have opened their petal
. and bloomed in your home, and are no'
l. shedding their fragrance upon the social a
C mosphere.
n Your friends have desired to bring you
few testimonials of their kind remen
l. brancc, which we tender you with the HOP
>. that you will derive as much pleasure frol
# their use, al we do from their presentation
But the best gift we can make you
j Is that of Friendship" as the highest pr
s. duct of such gatherings as this, is purel
n social. While, therefore, we give dr
prominence TO the beautiful designs of ar
we esteem of more value the bond of fri
f ternty, holding us in common nteres
he Permit us to express the hope that yo
&c may see many useful and happy years, al
=, that when another quarter of centul
" shall be in the past, some of the frient
IS present tonight may assist you to celebra
your golden anniversary.