Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1879-03-07

range than that of Mr.. and Mrs. Krum,
last week, which came together in the fore
noon for the purpose of accommodating the
elderly people. A couple of hours we're
spent in pleasant social intercourse and in
looking at the-some very valuable and
titting-presents from friends. At about
ten O'Clock the refreshments, which had
been prepared by eonnoisseurs in the eui-
sine arts, and were more than usually rich
and relishable. When all were served to
their satisfaction, the company was called
to order by Dea. Badger, and after the seat
ing of the venerable bride and groom, ReY.
Mr.. Saffcrd-pastor of the family-stepped
out, and in his quiet way addressed the
venerable pair in few well-chosen remarks
in almsiOn to the long term of their mar
ried life, and the personal experiences, and
the changes which in the progress of the
world they have been witnesses of, and
their pleasant surroundings with so many
kind friends who had come to greet them,
with happy allusion to the brightness and
freshness of the approaching season after
the earnest and rigorous winter from which
we were emerging, typifying their prospec-
tive relation TO the bright, the better world
to come, leaving pleasant impression of
the fruits and fruitions of confident, Iiv-
ing faith in reserve.
These intellectual entertainments gave
some freedom to the company and pleas
anJry was general, continuing until the
breaking up at about II O'Clock, when q
generous and hearty leave was taken of the
bride and groom Of fifty years.
Mr.. Abel Krum being called, Mr..
Krum said it was with much reluctance
he should attempt to say anything on this
occasion, and if his friends had observed
the utter confusion and embarrassment he
exhibited on recent occasion similar to
this, they would not again have placed
him in such dilemma. Yet as the present
occasion seemed to be one of unusual in
terest TO the large number Of guests as
sembled, he would try to contribute his
share to the general enjoyment, but he
could not alkabout fifty years ago. 1t Is
true that period embraces more of interest
to the civilized world, than can be found
in any fifty years within the last three
centuries, still, he came here as an invited
guest to unite in the congratulations and
join in the festivities Of a present wedding,
one of the most interesting events that
we ever have to celebrate.
Addressing himself to the bride and
groom Mr.. Krum said:
Ny young friends, we desire to offer
you our heartfelt congratulations and most
sincere friendship on this most interesting
occasion. You have taken upon your
selves the new and tender relation of hus-
band and wife; with mutual love and con-
ndent trust you have pledged yourselves
each to the other to unite your destinies,
and to walk hand in hand in the Journey
OF life that lies before you. This to you
VIII be the most important event Of your
mes history; two hearts beating to single
pulses TWO souls united in common des-
unyi Two hopes and aspirations Joined in
united effort; two griefs divided and
two joys doubled in all your future iour-
ney of life.
My young friends, we bid Won -eood
cheer on this journey. May you teavef the
I road wisely, and meet the success Of y0ur
worthy efforts.
No doubt in the arder of your youthful
imaginations, you have pictured all the ru.
ture OF your lives as q series of uninter,
| rupted enjoyment. Experience will teach
! you to somewhat modify these high expec-
tations; clouds will sometimes overcast
! the brightest summer sky, but the dark
est cloud has silver lining, and the rude
blasts of winter are followed by the genial
] spring. We need some disappointment
| to give us more energy in the pursuit Ol
desired success. Disappointments many
times inspires us with new efforts in wiser
way to pursue the desired purpose; hum