The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1877-06-28
A SIL KER REDDLNG,

Rev. L. NJ Kuhns and wife, of our city celebra-
ted in fine style, their silver wedding, at the
Lutheran parsonage on Wednesday evening Of
this week.
The guests from far and near numbered over
two hundred, of both sexes, were various in age
as in religious connection showing the well known
liberality and geniality of the host and hostess
The guests began arriving about p. M, and
soon the residence and premises were crowded.
Ample preparations had been made for the large
crowd, and all enjoyed the festive and happy oc-
Casion.
Mr.. and Mrs Kuhns, with their two daughters
and Two sons, on either side, received the guests
in the parlor, which was evergreened and testoon"
ed and briddRy arranged for the occasion, 1852
1877 in evergreen over the mantle. The pres
ents were extensive and very fine consisting of
silver table and other ware; cushioned chairs OF
toman, &c. We saw abundant evidence that
friends both at home and abroad, kept Mr.. and
Mrs Kuhns in fresh remembrance. Among the
presents were two piles Of silver half dollars, shi-
ming and new from the mint.
The half dozen tables were placed In the yard
under temporary roof, and thebanqueting began
about So'clock The bill Of fare was all that
could be desired or expected for such festive
occasion, embracing the substantials, as well as
the delcacies, and large variety Of the choicest
and ornamental cake The tables were filled
twice and partly a third time, the number when
full being over 90. The A. Band, IN full uni
form, arrived about o'clock, and favored the
company with their best airs.
Shortly after 10 O'Clock the marriage ceremony
was performed by Rev. Mr. Barnitz, Of Wheeling >
| in decidedly staid and richly humorous way ,
which frequently elected laughter and applause
His advice to the couple and their sons and
daughters took the house down. After this Judge
Raft made few preparatory remarks, and read
neat poem from distant friend, after that the
| first sentiment:
"Our Hosts'-The Bride and the Groom: We
offer hearty congratulations on the 25th anniver-
sary of their wedding day. quarter of centu-
ry has not been without its alloy Of cares that
have remained too long, Of joys that have too
soon departed of labors that have been unrequt-
ted 1t has also had its eras of wood and Of ttn OF
crystal and of china, May all past eras blend into
one and all alloy be changed into sparkling sil-
| ver
This was felicitously responded to by Rev. L.
NJ Kuhns, who concluded by giving
| "To Our Guests" Representing all the PROBES.
sions including all the creeds; embracing all
phases of politics; divided among the sexes May
the professions fraternize; may the creeds har-
monte; may politics lose It's asperittes and may
the sexes, like ourselves, find their afinities.
The response was made by Hon. VIM, McKin-
ley, and most happily done. Judge Raft then
gave:
"7he Pulpit of Canton" Devout without dull
ness cordial without cant; denominationsl with
out bigotry May 1t always preserve its present
kindly relations with itself, and continue to mer-
| 1t the high esteem of our people.
| To this Rev. Doctor Locke being called out, re-
sponded quite acceptably.
Thenext sentiment was:
| "The Ladies'" Whether In short gowns or In
trails, whether in hoops or in pin-backs; whether
| as wives or as mothers; whether as sweethears or
as brides, always charming always necessity
the attraction of all society; theornamento ofeVery
occasion the crowning joy of the present hour
Rev. W. T. Psrk was called upon for response.
The reverend gentleman being bachelor did MS
whole duty in the premises most happily
| The Press-The distributor of knowledge; the
creator of public opinion; the conservator OF
morals; the regulator Of politics,-May saxton
brands and McGregor clans unite to maintain Its
mighty power Responded to by A. McGregor
| Take 1t all in all the occasion was one OF the
most enjoyable; and seldom has silver wedding
anywhere been happier success The wish Oh
| ali who know Mr. and Mrs Kuhns is that they
and theirs may continue to taste the Joys and
sweets of life, with little or nothing Of the bitter.