Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-01-22
A Golden Veldiul.

Mr.. Eleazor and Mrs. Abigail Rowe OF
Bethel, had their golden wedding Jan.
1st, 1878. The exercises were in the
same house in which they were married.
fifty years ago. Their friends, to the
number of about fifty, gathered at their
house to congratulate them on their ar
rival at the rare and interesting event
which is enjoyed by only very few per-
sons. to present their tokens OF good
will and to sup with them in commemo-
ration of their marriage festival.
The following were tho exercises OF
the pleasant social meeting. Mr.. Rowe
addressed the assembly. In his remarks
he wished them happy New Year, e1-
pressed his pleasure in meeting a goodly
number of his friends and related inter-
esting "reminiscences of doings far back
in the past. His Oldest son, Alonzo, OF
Manchester. Mass, spoke OF the good
results OF early and timely parental dis
ciplne. He thought the children of his
parents need congratulate themselves on
having been we'll trained in the path OF
virtue and industry while young.
The following verses were composed
for the occasion by u friend and sung to
the edifcation of the venerable couple:
Just ffty years ago, they say,
A group OF friends so glad and gay,
Had met with song and gifts to cheer
This bridal pair, on their first New Year
We meet to celebrate, to day,
This glad event so far away,
To bring our gifts and wish while here
To both a new and happy year.
Though toll and care and sorrows too,
Have followed them their journey through,
We one and all are glad to find
That every cloud was silver lined.
Our prayer these words may find express,
MAY His love 10 them ne'er be less,
Welcoming then when death draws near
To the eternal, glad New Year,
Friends from abroad not able TO be
present. sent them their offerings OF good
will to remind them-that they were not
forgotten in their advanced age. Anon
them were the following:
WASHINGTON, d. c., Dec. 29.
The memories that must crowd upon
= you OF the hall century in which you
have been privileged TO mingle your joys
. and sorrows, OF the dear ones who started
) life with you and were your associates o.
the time, how few remain. to-day. You're
is a happiness vouchsaied 10 very few
3 and the many who will gather about you
, on the coming New Years day, some
will be thinking OF companions with
t whom they started with AS fair prospects
I OF long life as your own, but the te'
= were so soon severed.
D Please accept the enclosed token as al
r expression OF regard tor friends we holC
; dear, and with the wish that your future
, in this life may be IS serene and cheeriu
as your past has been virtuous and use
., full, and when you are called TO go hone
, you may have abundant entrance int
! the home OF the blessed.
5 ASA 2. and NANCY KNIGHT.
SUScooK, n. H., Dec. 10.
Fifty years OF married lie IS what on
: very few enjoy. and in sparing you boti
4 thus long, God has been very gracious
, May your Journey onward from fifty I'll
( you cross the river TO your heavenl,
D. home be even pleasRnler than the iorme
=, past has been.
.. f. and n. j. SAUNDERS.
The Scriptures were read and praye
! offered by Rev. d. Garland. After PAL
o taking of the wedding supper, the gath
b, ering lett. wishing the bridal pair
D happy evening of lie.