Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1876-04-07

GOLDEN WEDDING.

GOLDEN WEDDING.
The fiftieth anniversary of the mar
riage of Hubbard Ingraham and wife
was celebrated at their residence March
20. A large number Of relatives and
friends were present and the occasion
was one of great interest and enjoyment.
The presents were numerous and costly,
but want of space forbids the mention
of only few. A couple of elegant easy
chairs presented by friends; pair of
beautiful vases from II. +. Smith and
wife of Northampton, Mass. "illumin-
ated text" from M. I'll. Brewer and fam
lily, Chester silver cup from Prof. and
Mrs. Francis A. Whitney of Ashburn-
ham, Mass. silver castor, the joint gift
of the families of H. H. Ingraham and
Sewall j. Muzzy, Chester; fruit dish,
Miss Ellen G. Thompson, Chester; com.
panion pictures from Misses Adelaide
and Ellen Burnham, Boston; wall brack-
ct, Miss Julia Muzzey; map, Geo. W.
Burnham; tides from Mrs. w. G. Will
liams and Miss Sarah Muzzy. The pre-
sentation was made by the Rev. E. j.
Chaffee ON behalf of the donors and
was responded to by Rev. j. G. Hale in
behalf of the recipients. The following
letter was read from the Rev. DR.. Towns
end, pastor of the Baptist Church
Mr.. AND Mrs. INeRAHAM.-I exceedingly regret
inability to be with you on this ftieth anniver
great pleasure in joining you in these festivities but
a severe sick headache has from the early hours OF
morning, had its heavy grasp upon me comgelling
appointment Is very sore e' to Both Mrs Townsend
and myself. Permit us therefore to present you on
paper our united congratulations that it yours to
behold this eve, the completeness of half cen
tury's welded blessing. In all these years the de
your dwelling Your children come with you, 'rise
| up and call you blessed" The bounteous hand Of
heaven opens to you of its every good. The morn;
ing greets you with its golden gifts and noon and
| evening only multiply the received inheritance
| For you and with you we lift grateful hands T.
join in the prayer that the remaining days, and We
deyoutly hope long years. Of your pilgrimage may
last the matrimonial ties of earth shall have beer
suudered, may it be for the reunion more goldenlJ
glorious-joned by all your dear ones-to receive !
the Lamb" With deep regrets for compelled alb
sence, and sincere wishes that the present occasion
blessing remain
J. J. TOWNSEND.
Chester. March. 49, 1876.
Letters expressing deep regrets a
their inability to be present, and extend
ing congratulations to Mr.. and Mrs. In
graham, that they were permitted tt
celebrate their golden wedding, were re
ceived from Mrs. VIM. Sergeant of St
Paul, MINI, Mrs. P. Dickinson, Evans
ton, Illinois, III. HI. Howe, Esq, Burling
ton, VT, 0. G. Howe, Esq, Pottsdam
N. Y, Mrs. I'll. Ingraham, Springfield
Mass, Miss Ellen E. Burnham, Boston
Mrs. w. B. Hoskinson, Healdville, VT
james r. Smith, Boston, Miss M. a
Burnham, Boston, Mrs. F. G. R., Char
lestown, Mass. A poem, written for tn
occasion by Miss M. A. B. of Boston
was read by Prof T. A. Whitney 0
Ashburnham, Mass. The crowde
; state Of our columns prevents its publ
cation at this time.-ED,
Mr.. and Mrs. Ingraham were unite'
in marriage by the Rev. Aaron Leland
and have always been highly respecte
and esteemed for their christian live
! and this observance of the fiftieth ann
versary of their marriage was fttin
!. testimonial of the friendship of tho,
who have known them long years. Mr.
: John P. Stevens and Mrs. Warn,
Church, (the only children of Mr.. an
, Mrs. Ingraham.) with their families wei
! present on this occasion, also Prof. F.
Whitney and wife of Ashburnhau
:. Mass, H. E. Smith and wife of Mort
7 ampton, Mass, besides large numb
u of prominent citizens of Chester. r
: freshments were served at an early hou
= and soon thereafter the visitors toe
is their leave having enjoyed very plea
s. ant occasion.
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