Litchfield enquirer., 1875-08-26
WooDBuRY.

I0ImenSlOns, consisting Of an evergreen field, in the center of which was a ciustel of white roses, above which were the fig ures 1850, and below it. 1875, wrought il white flowers. It was a very elegant af fair. On the refreshment table was . bank of roses in which was placed ths bridal loaf, which was surrounded by beautiful arch of evergreen and flowers from the center of which was suspended $ might blooming cereus blossom like mar Iriage bell, filling the house with fragrance This piece was very artistically done by our resident florist, MT. Henry l.. Jeffrey The table was spread in Q most elegant manner. On the bridal loaf were sixty six silver coins of various values. This loaf was surrounded by several others, or namented with silver pieces. In the sit hng-roOm was a variety of silver articles of value, presents from friends.
 After time spent in congratulations and social chat, MT. F. F. Hitchcock, ir behalf of friends, presented silver tea. set of beautiful design, in a chaste and appropriate speech. The pastor replied Tn an eloquent and feeling manner, thank. ing his people for their unexpected dona. tion. Mir. Nathaniel NJ. Strong then read a very pleasant ode, contributed by Mrs. IS. P. Abernathy. Then followed short poem by the historian of Woodbury, which \ appended to this article.
 Taken all together, this was one of the most pleasant gatherings that ever occur. ->& s--~id Woodbury. and will long be re. '''''mpeieo .- Cha nastnr ana his .>~;-s;in
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 Addressed to Rev: Mr. and Mrs. Gurdon W. Moves, on the twenty-ffth anniversary of their marriage, August 18th, 1875.
 BY WILLIAM corHEEx. In the glad early time, when fes scenes were all new And nature assumed most roseate hue; When the vistas of life seemed lonely and grand, All blooming with beauty on every hand; Where the hills majestic and the vaes smiled be-
 tween,
 And the earth was all clad in the lovelisst green: Where the rivers rolled on to the fathomless sea, And the rivulets murmured in right merry glee; While the bells of the village rang out their glad
 chime,
 And all things combined to make sacred the tine; T1u were joined in a union of heart and of hand, Mid the friends of your youth-a bithe, happy band The vorad xas hasaro ro,, ..S x-h.4 o,.- ,,;,s ,.
 tide,
 And you've borne it's we'll in sickness and health While children have cheered yOu-a boon more thai
 wealth.
 Full often the way has been cum5ered with care, And clouds have portended, and darkened the air; Then the sunshine of has enlivensd the scene The clouds have departed, and all was serene. Yoru lives have been checkered, others have been But the prize of weldons. you've e'er sought to wn To bear the "glad tidngs, was the errsnd of one, Of tns other. to see hfe's duties well done. Fond joys have comminged. and gladdened the heart While each strove with ardor, act well his part; And friends, on all sdes have enoOmpassed you round And with sympathies k'1d, your Learts have been Q bound.
 Far places have you, and know ] of your worth And loved you and blessed you the chosen of eaa At last, you came here. by kind evidence led. The radiance of truth OCT this people to shed. A vision of beauty met your gaze in these wales; The breath of the roses was borne on the gales: And the fOrestclad mountains. with their evergreel
 trees,
 Enchanted the eye, as they swayed in the breeze. Any you found here the footprints of worshies whou
 trod E.
 This valley of promise to the people of God; And found where they'd prayed, mid the valleys ani
 rills,
 And cen on the top Of these pine-eovered h'-s. Yet the earth had grown old. for full many a year, Since that people of God came to woashp Him here; And the graves were moss grown of the sturdy ol,
 stock,
 Who prayed in their Bethel. the shade of the Rock But the thread of the bors you took in your hands And you've borne 1t with zeal, at your sa oufs com
 mands; .
 And long may you bear it, with fullness of Joy, Till in heaven, at last, you find swssser employ. In the vigor of youth, you tive were made one, When the battle of "fe had scarcely begun Now you stand at the zenith-ths noOn-day of life, In the midst of the years, with great histories rne Fp" twenty and five are ths,y you've been we'd: The silver just thrsading the hairs of your head; But the years press yoa 'ghtiy-you do not seem old d well may loox forward to . wedding of gold. Thas the last days of be your brightest and beet And your shine in glory, he sinks in the west Is the prayer of these friends as morn and at even And that your rel urn may be late into heaven. s-SeTus fn cEtum Tedeas