The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1878-04-29

Pearson
Friday of last week brought the fiftieth an
niversary of Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Pearson. In
the evening of that day at their residence on
Free street the event was very successfully and
pleasantly celebrated by large gathering,
speeches. congratulations, offerings and
bountiful collation.. Near or about one humid
red persons were present, and but for the in.
clemency of the weather some twenty-five
others would have found their way there Also
Such occasions are not of every day occurrence,
and an instance of fifty years of happy welded
life as that of present mention is worthy of
notice. The brilliantly lighted apartments,
together with the cheerful couutenances of the
many friends, made those present for awhile
forget that there was world outside. After
some time of pleasant chat, the company were
called to order by the Rev. James McWhinnie,
pastor of Free street Baptist church, of which
Mr.. and Mrs. Pearson are members. Their
pastor addressed the assembly in such social
and entertaining manner, and with such fifty
chosen words appropriately spoken, as to unite
and carry the hearts Of all present, with him.
The speaker referred to events of fifty years
ago as of the same nature as those of to-day
political questions arising the same, reform
matters, and sundry events all of which as per
copy of an edition of the Eastern Argus of
1925 were very much like the reading of the
present caily papers. And in that copy, April
10Th, 1928, was recorded the marriage, the
fftieth anniversary of which we here celebrate.
1t reads as follows: sin this town Sunday
morning last, by Rsv. S. Rand, Mr.. Jacob
Pearson of Portsmouth, N. H, to Miss Nancy
f. Gardner of Portland At the conclusion of
Mr.. Now hinnie's remarks he read the beauti-
full poem, "The Golden Wedding, two lines
OF which we quote:
"And what was green with summer then,
Is melowed now to gold"
Prayer was then offered by the pastor.
Placed upon parlor stand was an elegant
frosted cake. which was uncovered and pre-.
sented by Mr.. Jonas Clark in behalf of the
many friends. in words both fitting and enter
tanning. Remarks were made by Messrs.
Micah Sampson, and Thomas R. Hayes, each
as also those of Mr.. Winnie. paying the most
glowing trb1te to Mr.. Pearson, -reiterating
expressions of the many citizens as to his high
standing as Christian and honorable business
man, and of the good will and high esteem of
his faithful companion and most worthy excel
lent wife.
The cake as the crystal cover was lifted pre-
scented to view beautiful sight in this day of
anticipated specie resumption. Surrounding
the edge on the frosting was circle of gold
dollars, while on the top and center was
twenty dollar piece, around which were fves
and other denominations all In gold coin, the
whole amount being little above three times
the years of their welded life. Handsome and
valuable presents were bestowed, among
which was gold-llned vase, to the daughter
and only surviving child of the family. From
another state Came a present of $40 to the
family. Besides the wholesome words uttered
the physical provisions were not only immense
in supply, but exceedingly choice 10 selection,
as was fully attested to. So profitable was the
whole that many tarried until a late hour as
though they fan would make their home with
as good couple. But early or late departure.
each had the satisfaction that their portion
contributed had yielded far greater pleasure in
seeing the gratitude of the recipients than
could be obtained in trade.
Our worthy citizen has attained the age of
", and his estimable wife that of 70 years.
Long may they still enjoy each others COM
panonship here. and though as in the remarks
of their pastor that for brief season probably
one would precede the other in departure
from this life, yet reunion would await them
and new home be assaredly theirs with
eternal blessedness.