Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-12-09
COMMUNICATED.
SILVER WEDDING.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fowler Celebrate
a Quarter of a Century of
Married Life.

VII Ddtuludy evening luslj III .
o'clock, quite large number Of their
married friends assembled at the resi-
dence Of Hon. |. c. Fowler and lady;
the occasion being the 25th anniversary
Of their marriage. That it was to be a
time of almost unalloyed enjoyment to
all, was plainly to be seen at the begin
ming. One could see from the express
sion of each face in the electric touch,
which made all hearts akin, that,
"To-night is ours; what do we fear?
Tonight is ours; we have 1t here.
Let's treat it kindly, that it may
Wish at least with us to stay"
With such zest did the joyous compa-
ny enter into the pleasures of the even
ing, that the hours flew by with magic
speed. At about l0la o'clock supper
was announced, and preceded by our
worthy hostand his charming lady, they
repaired to the dining-room below. Ye
gods, what a sight greeted our eyes,
This writer will not attempt descrip-
ton Of the splendidly garnished table,
groaning beneath its weight Of Injuries
TO merely say that company enjoyed
this bountiful repast, would be super
nous. One party expressed himself to
our host in this wise; "lf this is the
way you treat us at your silver wedding,
| now petition for an invitation to your
golden wedding" Fully an hour and h
half was spent at this hospitable board /,
when we again repaired to the upper
rooms. At II o'clock Mr.. Fowler, in a
neat and appropriate manner, returned
the thanks of himself and lady to all
the kind friends who had joined them IN
celebrating this most interesting period
in their lives, which was responded to
by DR.. j. +. Hicks, on behalf Of those
present, in pretty and touching little
speech. The guests then began to retire,
bidding adeu the host and hostess, wish
ing them long life and happiness.
Mrs. Fowler was assisted in the rccep-
ton and entertainment of her guests by
Mrs. A. l.. Pearls, sister Of Mr.. |. G.
Fowler, and her charming daughter,
Miss Mamie Belle, who We'd with each
other in adding interest to this most plea
SAINT occasion.
A large and splendid assortment Of
handsome slycr-ware WAS presented, rs
tokens Of esteem and affection by friends
and relatives, Il list and description OF
which would make this article too
lengthy. AS tokens Of affection and rs,
TEEN, their yalnc Is incalculoble to the re-
ciplents. Your writer spent pleasant
evening, and his wish, (and he speaks on
behalf Of number, IL not all present.
Is, that our genial host and his esteemed
lady may have many days Of pleasure
and prosperity In store for them, and that
they may live to celebrate their golden
wedding amid scenes as suspicious as on
Saturday night last And may they
live on
"Unhurt by sickness blasting rage,
And slowly melowing age,
When fate extends Its gathrlng grippe,
Fall of like fruit grown fully ripe.
Perhaps there are none who have en-
ioyed intimate relations with Mr.. and
Mrs. Fowler but must be cogni2ant OF
the fact they have had long period Of
great domestic felicity. For % years
they loved, hoped and labored together
In Il life, which, though tempered by the
universities, sorrows aud lost hopes incl
dent 10 man, has shone with the higher
Examinations Of the soul, and been rem
dered radiant with the smiles Of MGR
ciful and divine guidance much 10 be
enyicd. They have buried number of
the brightest blossoms Of their house
hold, but they still possess charming
clrclet around which lofty and undying
affections must cling, and to which inn
mortal memories must ever turn. This
brief and incomplete portraiturc of II
memorable domestic aud social evening.
though unknown to the immediate sub
ects of II, are nevertheless demanded by
those who were called on to witness II
from
ONE VINO WAS THERE.
a-.aaaaaaaaa sa.a.-
A CtERdYMAN's OPINION. -IInying