The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1877-07-06
A HAPPY REUNION.

Yesterday occurred the golden we'd
ding day Of cur respected sownsman,
Mr. s. ". Russell and wife. which no.
tail. anniversary was made the occa-
.;on Of q very enjoyable reunion Of the
children and grandchildren Of the
aged couple, at their residence. together
With . host Of their old reighbors and
friends. The early evening was speut
;n social conv erse, after which the On
tire company were invited to sit down
a. most bountiful banquet. spread
under the shade Of an evergreen srbcr
nrepsred for the occasion in the garden.
One OF the tables was presided over ty
Rev. D. W. Nacfe, the other by Bailey
Gs.zert, Esq, along which could be
recognized the familiar faces OF many
Of the pioneers Of ls53-4-5 and SIX,
gathered in from city aud country AT
the conclusion Of the snmptuoas repast,
a complimentary poem pertinent to the
occasion vas read by Rev Mr.. Mscte.
and then the truly festive part Of the
entertainment. began. A good deal Of
fun and merry making was developed
fsr q gathering composed 50 largely OF
old folks-proving perhaps the homely
saw tina. "men are but children OF
q larger growth" and that the spirit Of
youth may survive after age has frosted
tho brow Mr. Yesler brought down
the house with bis famous rendition OF
"Oid Grimes" aud other ini:nitsb,e solos
sung - he only can sing them.
A twilight approached, the seatt,,
Brass Band came up and gave SER
made which formed one OF the mo /.
pleasant features Of the festival AZ
terward the relatives and younger ,eo-
pie repaired 10 the residence Of NJ.
aud Mrs I 5 Russell. where the e.
tivi.ies were prolonged throughout the
evening, while the boys improvised u
display Of fireworks on the on de.
The host and hostess were the re. p
tents of large number Of substantial
tokens Of esteem in the shape Of spprC-
pirate presents both costly and elegant.
some OF our heaviest merchants and
bankers especially showing their sp-
probation III n very handsome manner.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Russell were among the
first immigrants that entered King
county. and settled on G. ,im upon
whence they were driven by the Indian
outbreak OF 1855. Their sons aud 1rs-
in-lsw have been and are among the
most enterprising and honored of our
pioneer citizens 4 daughter. Mrs. J.
w. Thomas, aud husband were the first
couple married in the county. Their
silver wedding day was spent on the
Rocky Mountains en- route across the
plains. This. their golden wedding
anniversary. was. perhaps. the most
elegant affair of the kind that has &C
cured in our city. aud was confessed
by all who participated TO have been =
every respect . most enjoyable one.
TO Nh. AND MRS. RUSSELL. ON THE oc-
CAsIoS OF THE fIFIIETH ANNivER-
sAk. or THEIR MARRIAGE.
Respected Friends. our presence here
tonight.
Shows that 10 honor you. gives us de-
No mere pretense is that which brings
us here.
But loving kindness and good will sin
cere.
1t rarely happens in this mortal life.
That two together live rs man and
wife
Through fifty years of happiness and
peace.
Mid the sweet flows Of full connuhial
bliss
But thus you've lived by favor from
above.
In the firm bond of kindest, mutual
love:
At times. no doubt. our common frail-
ties feeling.
Yet nAught the course 0f hest content
concealing;
II every part OF life still gaining
friends,
And wisely acting for the hes, OF ends.
You SEQ your chiidrcn's children round
yoastand.--
A youthful. hopeful aud inspiring band,
Reminding you Of years OF love gone
Hast
Still strength ming hope that distant IL
the last.
With these lavei friends. and childrens
children lear.
We bring yoa our congratulations here.
We wish YOU many years OF comfort
and content.
With thankful hearts for blessings God
hath sent
On these remaining years may no cloud
Nj any pang yoar trusting hearts Ger
power.
May Pace aad plenty always b. your
lot
And grace be granted. As we have be.
sough.
For you 10 Improve the space Of time
Yet given.
By living we'll aud thus prepare Tor
Heaven.
That whether here Or par,in, fom
this scene
W happiness, IL which you long have
been.
Your spar'i life in Gods service you
NAV spend
That in His favor you tia, lie may
end.
Atu' 10 ~e wish soa ev,ry good in
"od bless you now. and bless yoa ever