Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-11-24
JsR,cuo-s1IyER Wrpprsc.-On the a

JER.CH0-SILvER WEDDING.-On the al
ternoon and evening of the 18th inst. many
of the friends of Mr.. and Mrs. james Hay
den. of Jericho, gathered at their home to
celebrate the twenty fifth anniversary OF
the marriage OF Mr.. and Mrs. Hayden
The social gathering, the liberal supply OF
creature comiJrts with which their table
was loaded, and the good music that en-
liyened the occasion, made it an enjoyable
visit and one that viii be reine4 besed with
pleasure by all who were present During
the evening there were pT, scented to Mr.
and Mrs. Hayden, in fla fitting remarks
by one Of the company, many tokens OF re-
spect, that had been contributed by the
friends present, consisting Of goodly
quantity Of silver coins, articles Of silver
ware, and other things. Mr.. Hayden. with
deep feeling, thanked the company for their
presence and kind words, and expressed his
desire tina. the riches of Heaven might be
the portion of each one. The following |
for the occasion, were read and listened to |
with gratifad attentic
Years twenty five ihe.r tale have tod,
since, hearts and hands united,
The friends We come to-day to greet
Their mutual pledges plishted.
From lip TO lip, from heart to heart,
Flow words OF kindly greeting,
We cen forget soon must part
So Joyous is our meeting.
Best wishes to our hosts we b-in-
We've met here at their bidding;
We're glad hard money nOw's the thing,
For this, Silver Wedding.
The neeting years. With hopes and fears,
with vs. and SORROWS blended
Lave winged their way, they could not stay
Thei- mission here is ended,
Perchance, the years have changes wrought,
Some dear familiar faces
OF other days, We see them not,
And none may fill their places
Al well my friends the years have fed,
And OF der We are growing;
Among tho gold. are silver threads,
git Of times bestosing.
Al honor to the silyery hair,
Mid darker tTesscs shining,
\ Cr-wn Il Glory It's to wear,
u IA Ere's own tsi.nins.
Here ono we meet we Joy to greet
row sadly ws'd have missed her
friendships best wish's shall attend
Our cherished Western sister.
Our elf we bring. nav each Offering
BE priced as friendships token,
| util the silver cord be l1osed.'
Lies tcndeTest tes be broken
Then, when our ne c.in.s are no more.
Aud friend from !TiOnd must sever
May We meet upon the brighter shore,
10 part no more, forever
We are always ready to Recognize merit,
evea IN q political opponent; and one class
OF the Democracy shall always have cur
tendercst sympathy and most cheerful rec
ignition. We Ttfsr to the poets-thcso
who
have made US heirs
Of truth and ure deli zht ty heavenly lays"
and who, il deed and in truth. have, Or
phous-like. sung such strains as would |
undoubtedly "draw iron tears down Plutos
check" Ii is, therefore, with pleasure that
VIC introduce to the general public Tilden-
csc rhymes,er who has been "warbling his
native wcoi-nc;es Wild through the me-
diGm of rural exchange. His lyrical |
gem certainly deserves wider circulation,
and We cheeIfuily reprint the larger por-
tim Of it:
What means this eager, anxious thr0ng,
which moves W N busy haste along,
These wondruus gatherings day by day,
What means tbs strange commoton, pray
In accents hustled the throng reply
sammy J. fl.den passeth by.
Who is thi. Tldcu' Why should he
The people move SO Nightly
because they know he IS their friend.
lie Is strong anu true, he " D defend
A-ain the stirring notes reply