Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1876-07-13

Twentieth Anniversary---Floral Wedding.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry G.. Thayer eel
ebrated the both anniversary of their
marriage, at their residence in this
city last evening. Ample prepara-
tons had been made for the accom-
mediation of very large party, prob
ably at least 500 persons, on the lawn
in front of the mansion. Seats were
abundant-a plank walk was laid
around the grounds and a platform
erected in the center of the lawn, for
the benefit of the votaries OF Terpsi-
chore. One hundred, perhaps more,
Chinese lanterns served not only to
light up the grounds, but to lend
them a charm, which is indescriba-
BILE, but was realized by all. There
were invited guests from Bourbon,
Warsaw, Goshen, Fort Wayne, Chica-
60 and other places. The party from
Warsaw numbering about forty, were
accompanied by their splendid band
OF music, which is unequalled by any
in the country. They arrived about
half past seven o'clock and marched
directly from the railroad depot to
Mr.. Thayer's residence. From that
time on, until nine o'clock, guests
were constantly arriving and being
presented to Mr. and Mrs. Thayer. in
their parlors, who received the con-
CALCULATIONS of friends, with that
grace and ease which comes from
generous souls and cheerful spirits.
The parlors were decorated with
flowers, the most beautiful and rare,
artistically arranged to give the most
pleasing effect. But we shall not
now attempt to describe all that was
pleasing to the eye. A notable and
charming feature Of the occasion was
the address made by Rev. J.J. Faude,
on presenting a case of beautiful wax
flowers, the handiwork Of Mrs. and
Miss Millikan-a token OF love from
lady friends. And also the presenta-
ton of another bouquet, imaginary,
gracefully and delicately done by the
same eloquent speaker. After the
address, a beautiful poem, prepared
for the occasion, was read by Gen.
Reuben Williams, editor of the hadi-
anian, OF Warsaw. The address was
feelingly responded to by Mr.. Thayer.
We shall not mar tue beauty OF the
address and poem-nor the eloquent
response, by even an attempt to re-
produce what was so well said.
After the presentation the guests
we're seated in the parlors, or out
side, as suited them best, where they
were served with the substantials as
well as fruit, confectionery, ETC. All
was so admirably arranged that there
was no confusion, no delay. After
supper the band struck up a lively
tune, and the dance began. Those
who did not dance, whiled away the
hours, in cheerful conversation with
friends, or strolled about the parlors
and grounds, enjoying the sights
around them.
Among the guests, we noticed Mr..
and Mrs. Cushnan. from Chicago, l.
Mattingly, Esq, and wife. and the
Erwins,-Rev. G.. III. Thayer, and wife,
and many others, from Bourbon.
VIM. G. Graves, Esq, Hon. j. ID.
Thayer, Gen. Reub Williams, DIR.
Davenport, Col. Chapman. and a
number OF others, from Warsaw. Mr..
and Mrs. Dale from Goshen, Judge
Course and wife, and Mr. J. w. Thorn
as and wife, from the country. Hon.
NJ. III. Weir and wife, from LaPorte,
and many others we cannot enumer-
ate at present.
Mr.. Thayer had prepared an album
and placed il in on the table, with the
request that all present should re-
cord their names therein. From the
number who were around the table
for some two hours, it is probable
that all recorded their autographs.
The weather was peculiarly propiti-
Gus. A slight shower-not enough to
wet the grass fell, before the guests
assembled, which served to cool the
atmosphere and make it more agree
able. Only two miles from town
hard shower prevailed-and at War
saw there was heavy fall of rain.
The elements were in harmony with
the spirits of the assembled people,
and Joy reigned supreme. Few have
ever Witnessed such a glorious scene
none perhaps will ever look upon
its like again.