, 1878-05-25
From the Daily OF Tuesday.
Silver Wedding.

From the Daily OF Tuesday.
Silver Wedding.
The occasion of the 25th anniver-
s.ry of the marriage of Rev. Isaac
Dillon, D. D.. Pastor Of the Methc-
dist Episcopal Church, of this city,
was observed in a manner which
will be remembered with pleasure
by all who participated therein.
Tho happy recipients were married
at Salem, Oregon, on the Goth OF
May. 1858. During all these inter-
vening years DR.. Dillon has labored
in the ministry, in circuit and par
ochial duties, as a teacher and as
editor of the Christian Adrocate. in
manner highly acceptable and
without reproach, having in his wife
an intelligent and ready helper in
all his labors. The high esteem in
which they are held by all, of every
sect and social condition, was mani
fest in an ovation which seldom falls
to the lot Of the most favored citi-
zens. The material contributions.
which were not meagre or stlnted,
were little in comparison with the
nnfeigned tribute OF love and respect
which was showered upon them by
hosts of sincere and loving hearts.
The honored pair enter upon anoth-
er stage of their life-journey in the
prime OF life and yigor of usefulness,
with the blessings and good will of
all who know them, and to human
ken. the special favor of the Master
whom they SO faithfully serve.
The personal attendance on this
auspicious occasion was very large,
all religious denominations being
represented. After reception at the
Parsonage, the company repaired to
the Church; where were had the
following
EXERCISES:
1. Silver wedding ceremony, by
Presiding Elder, Rev. A. G. Fair
child.
2. Prayer, by Rev. D. Bagley.
3. Communication read from:
John F. Dillon, San Francisco, by
Mrs. B. G. Hilerman; Hon. S. A.
Clarke. Salem, by Miss Emma Free
land; Hon. J. L. Thornton. Salem,
by Mrs. H. S. Parkhurst; DR.. r. S.
Willard, Steilacoom, by Miss N.
Wilcox; W. S. Ladd, Portland, by
Rev. d. Bagley; VIM. Hughes, Port
Townsend. by Mrs. E. Eastee; Mrs.
Belle W. Cooke, by Mrs. President
A. J. Anderson. This latter was as
follows:
In the beautiful time Of the 'opg ago.,
A maiden came 20 this new, Strange land,
Her mind was furnished. Der heart aglow
For the woik tnat came to her wiling haud.
As the months passed op. to the maiden fair
Came suo S. wing 10 W n her hes,t,
Aud Que had uaugbt bl: a p1Ipose are
To do Il Christian pisto ; part.
And onc had wealth, and pride Of place,
With promise o: iaue ior su ure days;
But the mai!ea chose tae tender grace
OF the Chtistlau heat with its il Oldest ways.
Aed worJlings thought it 'oolish choice,
But maiieu knew that truth was best;
And The years nave caused her 10 rejoice
In husbands love that has stood the test.
The test of twenty and FIVE glad years
o. work for the lster az d true success;
OF p.ril and victory. 10Y end tears,
And tue pu est OF earthly happiness.
The early suitor's fame has Fl d,
But the Cur 'stisns wav has briehter grown,
And the Masters biesSi either head
OF the Ch. ian pair has brightly shone.
Taree children dear. have blessed their home,
Aud two are flowers on fruitful bougt,
AID their gracious growth is here to come;
But one Is "a babe in glory" now.
The pas or sows with toll and care,
And the pastors wife Is burdeped oft;
Bot the glorious harvest will be rare
When the respers bear their sheaves aloft.
And the recompease begins below,
For the Ma ter pays each day we toll,
In the preci US coin that the angels know,
Whica bear no taint Of this earthly soil.
The blessing Of God rest on these hearts,
Wro will never regret the choice they made;
Who In labors II love have borne their parts,
AD0 for whom a treasure in Heaven is laid.
4. Congratulatory addresses by
Rev. D. Bagley, Hon. Beriah Brown
and Rev. J. W. Mactis.
5. Refreshments.