Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-07-02

GOLDEN WEDDING.

"A gathering of several hundred Of the
friends of the Rev. Amos Foster and wife
assembled in the town hall Tuesday, June
Goth, TO celebrate the iiitieth anniversary Of
their marriage. Mr.. Foster was installed
pastor in February, 1888, and for nearly
thirty years lie has been pastor of the
church and society in this place. The in
terest manifested by all showed plainly
that the valuable services by him rendered
were appreciated. The Putney brass band
furnished music for the occasion, and the
spirited manner in which the many pieces
were rendered plainly showed the enthu-
siasm felt by all. The music furnished by
the children Of the Sabbath School was
also well rendered. The floral Offering by
the children-in whom MFR. Foster always
manifested deep interest, never passing
one without stopping and speaking, wheth-
CIR they were clothed in rags or silks-was
beautifully rendered by Miss Robertson.
The first address was by S. w. Houghton,
Esq, in behalf of the people Of Putney,
congratulating Mr.. Foster on the occasion
and abiding to his valuable ministerial
services in the following language:
"Rev. Brother and Sister,-We, the peo-
pie of Putney, congratulate you on this
semi-centennial OF your marriage. Fifty
years ago you took upon yourselves the
endearing relation of husband and wife.
Most Of the time intervening between then
and now has been spent with us. Forty
two years ago you were installed pastor of
this church and society, and for nearly
thirty years you broke TO them the bread
of life, rejoicing in our prosperity aud
Ia m viih M in nur ,l
could the little number who were present
hlty years ago be here to- day, they could
with propriety say, "well done, good and
faithful servants" But they are mostly
gone and are Today among brighter scenes.
While you still remain like tired and weary
soldiers, yet fresh from the battle field Of
life, and with your armor still on, you are
with US to-day, standing amongst another
generation-one which appreciates the her
culean task you have performed. We re-
member you to-day as the faithful pastor
and wise counsellor. We remember the
logical sermons and fervent prayers. We
remember you, too, as you stood by the
beds Of our sick and dying friends and
administered comfort and consolation in
The hours of our sorrow aud grief for
which we would shower upon your heads
our grateful thanks and our richest bene-
dictions. And feel warranted in saying
that your erect forms and genial faces are
photographed on every heart present here
today, and there they will remain; and
when one afler another shall pass away.
they will do so cherishing the fond and
immortal hope that they will meet you
again in the land of the beautiful and the
home of the blessed"
Then followed short address by Rev.
Mr.. Gaylord. Rev. Henry Grout next
read some letters from absent friends who
were invited but could not be present. An
address by DIR. Clarke, classmate in col
lego, was well received; then followed
short speeches by WIN. A. Wallace and
Rev. Mr.. Foster, after which Rev. Lewis
Grout addressed the assembly. A poem
followed, by DIR. Tarbox of Boston, which
was perfect gem and was listened to with
great interest. There were many valuable
presents, besides more than $500 in money.
AT the conclusion all were invited TO col
lation provided by the ladies, which was
abundant for all.