The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-11-08
Cores ondenee of the Star.
BROOKLYN, N. Y, Eov. L.

ConeS ondenee of the Star.
BROOKLYN, N. Y, lov. 4.
To so few of us is it vouchsafed to eel
ebrate our golden wedding that occasions
of this kind are of universal interest.
Even of those persons whose tenure of life
exceeds the the allotted three score and
ten, few are able to travel hand and hand
for half a century with the partner, who
in the flesh, strength and pride of youth,
piiHted their troth to the other
for better or for worse. Death
or, sar worse, moral turpitude
shipwrecks many households, and often
the fairest prospects and fondest hopes
vanish like dream before even the silver
wedding day arrives. And therefore it
is that now and then, when we chance
upon some white-haired couple whose
physical endurance has been equal to all
the remorseless demands of time. and
when affections have blossomed through
fifty winters, We gaze upon them with a
reverence, a wonder, that causes our
hearts to beat in unison with theirs in
the celebration of their golden wedding.
But the interest is of course enhanced
when the couple possess public promi-
nence, and as just such couple have
oeen enjoying one of those rare expe-
fences, ! BEG leave to dwell upon them
md the occasion, even at the risk of, in a
measure, trespassing upon grounds al
eady touched upon in telegraphic dis
patches.
| refer to Rev. DR.. and Mrs. Edward
Beecher, brother and sister-in-law of Rev.
Henry Ward Beecher. DR. BeecheI is
1pward OF seventy-fve years of age and
is credited with being one of the ripest
Greek scholars and best read man in gen.
cral literature in the State. Besides, he
is the author of numerous works of a
theological character while his pastoral
and educational ministration in Jackson
vile, Galesburg and Chicago, Illinois,
have made his name widely known
throughout the West. He is hale and
hearty, 50 much so that he frequently
walks from Fulton Ferry to his residence
in Macon street, distance of three miles
Mrs. Beecher, though | believe I'M
known to fame in a literary capacity, has
proved a thorough helpmeet to her hus-
band, her womanly sympathy and moth
ery cheerfalness being element, that
should not be lost sig ght OF in the success
The Doctor has achieved. She is of
petite build. and just one of the pleas
:ntcst old ladies in the world to converse
with. Such We're the host and hostess at
the reception that took place the Other
hight in their honor at the modest though
cosy little brick dwelling in Macon street.
What wonder that the gathering was
large and included relatives and friends
without number! But they did not have
to 90 outside their own family to find dis
linguished guests, for Rev. Henry Ward
Beecher, and Harriet Beecher Stowe,
famous az the author of "Uncle Toms
Cabin" were among the company, to say
4othing OF Rev. Thomas K. Beecher, who
combines in himself elements of great.
ness as peculiar as those which enter into
the makeup Of the more distinguished
pastor Of Plymouth.
There was one face missing, homely
but kindly one, that of the benevolent
Catherine beecher, whose death occurred
about a year ago; but though missed its
absence was not made an occasion fol
Gloom, since those who were left have the
assurance clear ard noble earthly life
gives that if there are Heavenly Joys
awaiting the Just, the weary though al
ways cheerful soul of Catherine is expert
.ncng them. But | will not dwell long
cr upon that scene-a bright, happy
>cene--but leave it with the wish that
Golden wedding may be succeeded by
diamond wedding in the experience Of
this venerable and beloved couple.
Speaking Of the Beechers. however, re.
minds US of an incident. A twelve
month Or SO ago was returning from al
installation in which Rev. Henry Ware
md Rev. Dr. Beecher had participated
when ] came upon two ladies and gen
tleman earnestly engaged in discussing
the proceedings or the evening "fo0l
man." said one; che doesn't look nearly
50 well as his brother" eyes, and Iii
hair is so white. He must be in poo
health.n Satisfied that the Beechers wer(
under discussion, / listened long enough
to assure me that the speakers entertained
IN idea that Henry Ward was the senior
md that Edwards white locks were al
videncc Of poor health instead Of tn
nearly ten years advantage in point Of
youth that Plymouth's pastor has owe
him.
Long before this, the re2ders of tn
STAR must have been apprised of tn
eath of General Joseph Hooker, famil
arly known as Fighting joe" AM
doubtless while am inditing these line
The citizens Of Cincinnati are preparin
TO do him mortuary honors, when his rt
mains shall have been confded to thei
charge for burial beside those Of his wife
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