The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1877-02-01
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WOODEN AND TIN WEDDING.

t1iTCC OH Tie S0iu utt., dt Inv TcHluctiCa
of w. o. Pierce, in the shape Of f;
wooden and tin wedding. IT being
( the tenth anniversary of their mar
riage, between 60 and 70 friends came
with their tokens of congratulations
which made that exten nsiOI table groai
under its burden of substantial greet
ings. After the festive dinner wa:
dispensed, the gay and merry guest.
accompanied the bride and groom into
the parlor, when d. NJ. King, of Hiram
made formal presentation, in behal
of the guests. in short and very ap.
propriate speech. Next DR.. WPierct
the groom's father. was called on fol
an address, which was a success
Next followed q romantic speech by
ID. M King. The intervals were Ell.
livcned by sweet music dispensed by
Prof. Green and Miss Lena Durif.
TIE PRRsENTs.
There were great variety of valu-
able presents, both pretty and useful,
and among them was one that awaken.
ed our reverence. 1t was life. sized
portrait of George Washington set in
massive gilt frame 26 33 inches
with two miniature American flags,
overhanging the frame, accompanied
by a card of presentation, which reads
as follows:
81 present you this portrait Of George
Washington, the Father Of our country
whose memory love to cherish.
This token of love l deem appro-
pirate to call to mind many past events,
and particularly the memory of the
giver, and also the memory of the
hero of the American flag, that now
so proudly waves over this nation.
He, with a little band of patriots,
achieved our Independence, despite
the great armies of England and the
Crown of Great Britain, and stamped
our coin with the spread eagle and cap
OF liberty. And whenever you look
upon this face, let the fires of patriot
ism kindle within J on, and, like him,
count all things else but dross COM
pared with your country's cause.
w. PIERCE.
A motion was carried that the ad-
dress be published in connection with
the proceedings:
CHILDREN The present OCCASION is
peculiarly calculated to excite the EN- =
tional feelings of a parent. Nothing
is better calculated to arouse the sweet
of the human heart than to
see our offspring happy, prosperous
and respected, and this occasion is q
of this. So far as yOu
are concerned, you have virtually said
to us all, you are happy in your social
that your married life has
been harmonious and satisfactory and
has fulfilled your most sanguine ex.
pectatiOns.
all commemorations are in order to
celebrate some happy event, that we
may not become indifferent to or for
getful Of the cause that should make
us happy or better and the event you
wish to celebrate is of a personal char
acter, and we are the honOred few
whom you have invited to witness
your rejoicings over the event of your
happy marriage. This being the tenth
of your wedIock, you
now call ON your friends and relatives
to come and rejoice with you, and
they demonstrate their JOY to be in
sympathy with you, by bringing little
as tokens of friendship, es-
Ieem and kind regards; not that you
need them not that they may be USE
Iul TO you not because you are poor,
not that it is their duty; but because
they are in sympathy with you, and
wish to be remembered by you. Their
intrinsic value may be small, but its
implied or imputed value is priceless;
you cannot buy mans good will and
real friendship with gold or silver,
but you can sell our good will and
friendship by spurning, or selling, or
giving away those tokens. The older
they grow the more sacred and valua-
Bile they should become. They should
be looked upon as ever expressive of
love and respect. And this expression
places you under renewed obligations
to renew your efforts to retain their
friendship. Show your appreciation
Of these tokens by a faithful and hon
est reciprocation of good will and
thanks. You call upon us to witness,
renewa! of your marriage
vows. After experimenting for ten
years with marked success, should en-.
able you to shun all the social hells
and conuubial volcanoes that lie in
your path. You should now be able
To foriify yourselves against all the
storms and tempests that blight so
many happy homes. Yes, you should
now arm yourselves against the adj
of your hopeful anticapations.
Be careful to give expression to every
loving emolOns anu also be still more
careful 10 suppress every harsh and
angry emotion. One word too much
3tten does more harm than all the
rest. When you admOnish each other
Dr. a friend, do 1t with few words and
with marked kindness. Make your
selves respected by being useful. Live
practice all the virtues there are in
and religion, and by so
doing you cannot fail of being pros
porous, happy and respected.
Of Crystal Purity.
"Pure as Crystal" is synonym
for tile highest excellence. The "Crys-