Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-11-02
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II. Z. HOLLAND.
Mrs. Holland says Amen.


to assist in celebrating the happy event
truly wishing that you and Mrs. Har-
rison may live to mellow old age
growing old gracefully-living not only
to celebrate the Golden era OF your we'd
ded happiness, but passing smoothly on
iii the unrufled current Of time with
eye undimmed, vigor unimpaired, and
hearts still fresh, to each other loyal and
true, you may press on hand in hand,
and arrive at that rare point of marriage
bliss-the Diamond age of wedlock.
Very truly yours, G. CANNON.
One of the novel features of the oc-
casion, was the Autograph Album on
the table and in charge of Mr.. JOS. S.
Fleming, in which the guests after be-
ing presented to Mr.. and Mrs. Harrison
were requested to leave their names, OF
which there were about one hundred
and twenty-five recorded. And also
from which we take list of the beau'i-
full gifts presented, and from which we
also copy the beautiful aud appropriate
impromtu verses by MIR. Harrison on
that evening in appreciation of the in
teresting and memorable occasion:
Ice Pitcher and Mug by Mr.. and Mrs.
David Billmyer; Fruit Stand by Mr..
and Mrs. Jno. +. Welshans; Bouquet
Holder by Mr.. and Mrs. George NJ.
Beltzhoover; Waiter by Miss Imogen
Tanner; Pickle Stand by Henry s. Ba-
ker and Tom L. Rickard; Syrup Pitch
er by John 3. Wilson; Pickle Stand by
J. L. w. Baker; Pickle Stand by a. w.
McLeary; Cake Knife by NJ. 3. Baker
and w. H. Billmyer; Ice Cream Spoon
by Fred. 2. Stieff; Cream Pitcher by
DR.. VIM. II. Curry; Pickle Stand by G.
W. Hall and daughter; Puff Box by r.
l.. Magruder; Oyster Ladle by J. ?.
Smith; Sugar Spoon by Miss Nellie
Reynolds; Napkin Ring and Stand by
Mrs Markell aud daughters; Butter
Knife by Miss Clara Getzendanner;
Salt Spoons by Miss Mamie Butler;
Knife and Fork Rests by ]. Seibert
Boak; Pair of Napkin Rings by DIR.
and Mrs. Reynolds; Butter knife by
Miss Mary Shepherd; Thimble by Rev.
James A. Armstrong; Napkin Ring by
Miss Fannie Shepherd Salt Spoons by
Towner and Ida; Butterfly Pin brought
by Rev. Mr. Hubbard from the Paris
Exposition by Mrs. Hubbard; Tea
Strainer by Mrs. NJ. B. Butler; Card
Receiver by Annie Pair of Napkin
Rings by Mrs. Presley Marmaduke
Boiled Sponge Cake by Mrs. Jos. s.
Fleming; A Silver Box, relic of the
reign of King Charles the Second of
England by Col. A r. Boteler; Two
Coins, Spanish and French by DR.. J.H.
Hunter; Handkerchief by John
Quigley; Two handkerchiefs by DR..
Quigley Bouquet of Wax Flowers by
Mrs. VIM. III. Byers; One Dollar (ChilD
by J. 2. Smith. a number of other
valuable presents were sent in since the
evening of the 26th, Of which we failed
to procure a list.
The following are the verses referred
to above:
My wife and for twenty-five years,
Have mingled joys and mingled tears:
God has blessed us manifold ways
Through all our many welded days;
With united hearts, we united raise
TO Him the thanks, to Him the praise
For friends so kind, for children good,
For health, for clothing and for food.
The browning point, this happy night,
Our ewes are dazzled with the sight
OF numerous gifts of Silver Ware,
From friends and loved ones, ever dear;
In esteem for which we this indite,
Subscribing our names with great de-
light.
We trust our children will keep the treas
The COASTS" of their parents pleasure.
b. F. HARRISON,
NJ. c. HARRISON.
October &c, 1878.
A gentleman who was present also
furnished us the following excellent ao-
count of the interesting ceremonies for
publication =
Perhaps no event of the kind for
years, has so profoundly agi,ated our
usually quiet little community, as that
which occurred on Saturday evening,
Oct. 26th.
In response to an extensive circula-
ton otcards announcing the fact, large
number of ladies and gentlemen, the
elite of the town, assembled at their res
idence to unite in the celebration of the
twenty fifth anniversary of the. happy
wedding day of Mr.. q Mrs. Benjamin
+. Harrison.
To have lived happily together through