Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-06-26
Mr. aud Mr.. Geo. w. Ripley.

OnG OF those pleasant, enjoyable times.
an oasis in the grand pilgrimage of lie,
which ever after remains a bright green
spot, filled with the the lovely verdure OF
spring, with the music OF binds, the
bursting OF the blossoms. the greetings
OF friends. and in which toe memory of
dear ones whose teet have become wealy
upon ,he pathway oi life returns to CON-
for; aud cheer Us. was enjoyed on Mon
day, June 18Th, by the excellent couple
whose names stand at the head OF this
article. The occasion vas the celebration
OF the anniversary Of their wedding. On
tina. dsy. thirty-,iN years. they started
upon the Journey OF life together-sOus
and daughters have grown up around
them, and in time some of them have
LEFT the parental roof and formed homes
OF their own. others have become weary
OF heart at the troubles and unrest Of
lie .and thei- feet have become tired in the
march over the hills. and they have quiz
city gone away to more blessed land
to rest and yet the parents travel on.
hopeful and strong OF heart. determined
to DO their whole duty in the battle Of
lie.
This anniversary would have been Gel
ebrated last year but the grounds and
iIDit trees around the old homestead
were 50 completely covered with the
caterpillar plague that no gathering
could be had.
A great rar,ety OF presents were
brought in by the relatives and friends -
erockery. glass and silver ware. tea,
print, cotton cloth, &c. too numerous TO
mention in detail. Tables were set in
the grove OF fruit trees in front OF the
house. and dance board Tor the use Of
the younger people was provided, with
music betting the occasion.
While supper was preparing the good
people were called together and some
remarks. proper for the occasion. were
made by DR.. Bradbury of Norway. who
also read an original poem. written BY
Mrs. Alice Maxim tor the occasion. The
poem is given below.
The day passed of very pleasantly to
al interested. In the evening the young
people gathered in large numbers, and
enjoyed The music and dancing until q
late hour.
roEN FOR UNCLE AND AUNT, Bl ONE OF TIE
SlEcEs.
Long years have passed since hrst you stood
happy BRIDE and groom,
And listened 70 the solemn wOrds
hat bound TWO lives In one.
Two hopeful hearts LIES work begun
pom that bright June day,
And nObly has that work been done
lOar loving children say.
And do the blrds SIM Just as sweet
Today, IS they lid then
And the violets blooming II your feet
Look Just as fair as when
I on crossed the fields happy bride
" IN him your smiles had won
Or wien You walked in love aud pride
Leading your nrst-bOrn son
Old Tune hath many changes wrought
since drst you twO were wed;
Hath many cares and sorrows brought,
And many Tears you've shed.
SUI lie hiss brought YOU many JOYS
10 love and memory dear,
handsome group Of girls aud boys
Have grown beside you here.
Some to-day are gathered here
Nta babies % their own:
Bat al wiu say the place most lear
On e1rsA IL ch.ldhO0d's home.
Ana Others come radiant spirit baud,
IRON The bright and shining shore,
Around YOU lovingly they stand
To greet vou ia JOY once more.
They say there a home OF light and beauty
ASNi1ins you up gherr,
" nen your works OF love and duty
Are done forever here.
And here v0Ur angel mother stands
IN looks % tenderest love.
And wreath OF roses IN her hands
rom her bright home above.
sue Orings sou flowers that never bligh.
ABA never fading vine,
Roses that grew Ina Heavens own Light
AuU doomed Ia Loves OWL lime.
We also bring some little tokens Of friendship
ana love. to-day % thee
anu viii bring more when our long expected ship
Zones ia from over the sea
Ahd now may long and happy life
% you're, with Us here below
Ahd al your days with comfort rife
No sorrow ever know.
And when your lives are over here
lhen may We meet where ali the wear
seems Ike 10 one sweet June
nhere roses, pink5 and lilies bloom
ana thed perfume rare
And angels sing sweeIer tune
IhAn birds e'er sung on earth in lime
II AsOui- brlght