Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1876-10-26

K. l.. GRINDLr.
Silver Weddings.
On Friday Oct. l3. occurred the 25th An
niversary of the marriage of Mr.. and Mrs.
J. L. IlInckley. Some OF their friends As
certaining tho evening previous that the
anniversary was at hand. hastily arranged
Ia give the happy pair little surprise and
TO unite in Offering congratulations and
best wishes. Mr.. IIinkley being in Els
worth. and Mrs. lInkley enticed out to
make some calls the way wasclear. Their
house was taken possession of by a merry
company; the ladies quickly arranged the
choice edbles In tempting array in the din.
ing-room, and the host and hostess upon
their arrival, were received with q cordial
welcome.
The following impromptu poem written
for the occasion by Miss Minnie ID. Chase.
was read by Miss NJ. +. johnson wIo pre-
faced the roading with the quotation ISL
W. sH' &Nib ho't q hchts oct NuSh "a q
have, give unto you
TO Mr.. aud Mrs. J. r. Hinekley on the 18th
Anniversary Of their wedding"
With hearts OF love and words OF cheer
We greet you on your way,
For whom this grand, memorial year
Is Frightened by this day.
Full many year has onward fed
Since thst glad wedding night,
when by the solemn words you said.
You, your true troth did plight
And each has brought you in its train
Unnumbered blessings dear,
Till nov you stand. prosperous twain,
Amidst your treasures here.
True, two OF those whom He has sent
To thus enrich your hearth.
Have now on manly intent bent,
Gone forth to seek their path.
But they by memorys magic charms
Are here within your door;
And safe in your parental arms
Are elasped. as OF before.
But as | muse upon your lot
Some direful thoughts appear;
l almost think I'll speak them not.
Amidst this kindly cheer.
Suppose when he had whispered low
The words "will you be miner
Instead of"Yes," she had said mo"
And left him there TO pine:
And she had found when all too late
Her heart was not her own;
And each was len 10 this sad fate
To live and die alone:
This robust pair would not be seen,
But, in their stead we'd find
poor lone man. and spinster lean,
Derznged in heart and mind.
But blessings on that gladsome day.
The brightest ofyour life,
When that sweet "Yes" and not blunt Nay
Made you two, man and wife.
But AS We dwell on this happy scene,
Bright hopes for you appear
With you in the past, His presence has been,
And now, too, He is near.
May His mercifu love be DER you,
As on your way you go;
And may the long journey before YOU
Be lightened by It's glow.
And As ever keeping near you
Human loves upon the way,
May they in thst pathway cheer you,
'Shining unto perfect day."
When you. at length. reach the home above
And enter the promised rest,
May your ''children's children" in their love
''Rise up to call you blest"
On Saturday evening Oct. l4th, another
unexpected meeting was appointed at the
house of Mr.. and Mrs. N. B. Holt to aid
them in celebrating the 25th anniversary of
their married life. II the rain fell without,
music and mirth reigned within,aud very
happy eveng was spent.
'Tis twenty years and five beside,
Since you happy groom and bride
In Providence were wed;
And since the wedding knot was tied,
You've journeyed onward side by side,
And more Of sun than shower deserted,
Through all the years now fed.
May xll your day be silrer bright,
It'll time shall, in its rapid flight
Bring golden ones to view;
Then may the same old friends unite
Aad aid you to renew the plight
Msde in far half century's light,
But fully kept BY you.