Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1879-09-09
Lawn Party,

One of the most social gatherings we have
ever been permitted to enjoy assembled in the
grow near the brick school house, about one and
a half miles north of New Port in this County
on the srd inst. The party was gotten up by
the neighborhood people, old and young
and reflected much credit upon all pre-
sent, who busted themselves in making each
other and their guest have happy time gene
rally. One of the most noticeable attractions
of the evening much admired by all was the
Indian Wtgwam, and its occupants. Every
thing about the Wigwam reminded those pre-
sent of the wild Inhabitants of the west al
though in appearance semi-c1vilized. The L.
dies here presiding served their guests with
shot coffee" in style characteristic of the la.
dies throughout the "old Dominion"
iERebecca's Well artistically arranged was pre-
sided over in q handsome manner by several
young ladies, whose smiles dispelled the wea-
rines of the traveller, as he refreshed himself
with glass of lice cool Lemonade"
A description of the supper served, further
than to say it was elegant, would be impossi-
BILE. The Middlebrook String Band discoursed
beautiful music which added much to the en-
joyment of'all. The young gentlemen of this
band certainly acquitted themselves in man.
ner becoming professionals and never failed
to tangle the foot of the most pious. Every one
enjoyed themselves in good old fashioned
way and when porting at a late hour of the
night with a look of satisfaction the good by'
was said with a hope Of soon meeting again
under similar circumstances in the near fu-
ture INVISIBLE GREEN.
New Port Augusta County, September 9th 1879.
AN INTERESTING GOLDEN WEDDING.-There
are hundreds aye even thousands, of young
men and aged men throughout the South who
bear with them through life kindly recollec-
lions of the now venerable VIM. Wertenbaker,
who has, since the foundation of the University
of Virginia, been its Librarian and Secretary,
all Of whom will read with interest the follow
ing account, from the Charlottesville Caroni Gle,
of the celebration of his golden wedding on
Tuesday last:
notwithstanding the inclemency of the
weather, many friends from Charlottesville
and the University paid their respects to the
aged pair on this interesting occasion, bringin g
with them substantial tokens of their esteem
and presenting in words their hearty cOngratu-
lations. Many of the presents were very hand
some, and among them were tokens of remem-
brance from the distant Southern States by old
connected with the University presented the
pair with twenty-five dollars in gold, and a
gentleman from a Southern State sent hand
The family larder was repienished extensively,
and the display of floral contributions was ex-
tensive and handsome.
The pOrtico of Mr.. Wertenbakers residence
was handsomely decorated with Chinese Ian
terms, and within the youthful bridal couple re-
ceived their friends with dignity and graceful
ness. The brides lap was loaded with gifts
deposited by her friends. Refreshments in
abundance were served to the visitors, who,
between the hours of six and ten, were contin-
ually arriving. The scene was exceedingly
interesting, and many prayer assembled dur
ing the evening that many years more of do
nestle enjoyment may be granted to the good
old man and wife by the kind Providence who
ding,''
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GRAND JURoRs.-The following list of Grand
Jurors has been drawn by the Judge of the
County Court, toss for the ensuing year,
under the act of assembly approved March IA,
1878:
M. W. D. Hogshead Reuben Lambert, Henry
G: Palmer, n D. Mccormick, Jno. A. Spencer,
Geo. P. Lightner.
b cad, Jno. Il: Alexander, A. "A. Crawford, n. I.
eek, r: H. Buckner. P. 81. See. Daniel Fisher.
- Beverly Mqnor;-J; F. Cook. g; W; swoope.
Daniel Croft, Lewis Hartman, F. F. sterrett.
Middle Riper.-David Beard. Jno. G. Barger,
James Borden J. McP; Crawford. J; F; Bow
son.
Pastures.-E. B. Bear. ]. A. Craig, Jno. D.
Youell, A. D. s. Beck, Jno. Sanderson, Jno.
R oudabush, Jno. Waldrop, D. F. Hoover.
South Riuer.-Thomas II. Antrim, Charles
Brooks. J. M. Brown. David S. Bell, Jonathan
Z DINER Geo. A. Gully, VIM. B. Patterson, A.
q. Christian.
THE Lancaster Intelligencer of Pennsylvania
comes to us this week in a new typographical
dress and greatly improved in other depart
ments. We are pleased to note thsse evidences
of sue cess as a worthy testimonial to a staunch