Connecticut western news., 1879-04-09
The Col. Harris Silver Wedding.

wedding of Col. and Mrs. H. F. Harris, al the Wononsco House, Lakeville, last Thurs day evening, which, in spite of the inclenl- ency of the weather, was attended by over hundred guests who assembled to offeI congratulations upon the twenty fifth recur renee of the anniversary of the felicitous and solemn event, a quarter of a century ago, when
 They pledged their faith, in life or death, ln happiness or woe,
 And sealed the promise with a ring;''
 and enduring and valuable silver tokens of friendship and esteem.
 On the arrival of Cummjngs' train from the East, which brought the Putnam Phal- anx of Hartford and others, the formal re coption was held in the parlor by the hos, and hostt sa. after which they were re-nar- ried by Major Brown of the Phalanx, amid the scclamatiens of the witnesses. This ceremony over, the guests, in response to the summons, proceeded to the dining room to partake of munificent rePast of good things and appetiz!ng delicacies under which the table fairly groaned until relieved by the willing company, with appeiites whetted by the delicious prospect, and before which the toothsome dainties disappeared like dew before the morning sun.
 After supper Gel. Harris underwent rigorous and conclusive examination before committee of the Putnam Phalanx, prelu. sive to being admitted to full membership in that body. The examination was bur lesque gotten up for the occasion, and the questions propounded were as amusing az some of the Colonel's quick and witty re- torts. The result proving satisfactory, ht was accepted as full -fledged member, in recognition of which the Phalanx present ed him, in 6 neat presentation speech by Major Brown, with magnificent silver tea set of six pieces, on each piece being en- graved letter, the whole forming the word Harris" :" and tue first piece containing the inscription "Prespntt d to Col. H. P. liar. ] ris and wife by members of the Putnam Phalsnx, April 3, ls54-ls79," together with a large and beautiful album filled with photographs, most of them being of the friends who visited Col. Harris from Hart ford Tn December. The collection includes Gov. Charles B. Andrews. Msj. F. M Brown and wife, Col H. B. Tyler and wife, Capts. c. H. Case. Dowd and Hussey and wives, Chef of-PoIice Chamberlain, ex- First Selectman Ferris W. Cady and w. F. Whi,tlesey and wives, Drs. P D. Pel,ier and N. w. Newcomb and Quartermas:tr Alvin SQuires and wives aud Mr. Jame s Lock wood.
 After the presentation the large dining room was cleared for ''the mazy," and soon the room presented A lively appearance, with the surgipg, swinging, clrcling mass ot beauty. galIantry and military tripping to the music of G. E. Bishops orchestra Of Hartford-and right here it might te rerti- nent to mention the graceful and (2OOihs. ) fairy-like movements of the accomplished Colonel, but we fOrbear.-The dancing was kept up until an early hour, when tue guests began to retire, and finally the halls and parlors wele deserted and the house was still.
 Among the presents. which were arrang- ed upon the table for inspection and which were constantly surrounded by host of aa. mirlng spectators, were silver breakfast set, Ore Hill friends and relatives; silver tea set, Putnam Phalanx; fruit knife, George w Peet Bohemian glass toilet set, Cora E Gibhs fruit knife, Edward Sweet; thim- ble, "flom John and Josie to sister Maggit;' ice pitcher, Lime Rock friends heavy gold watch chain, IS K. fine. weight 6rz., from the miners in the Cha,field mine; album
 Putuam Phalanx gethlc clock, Rev. Fs-
 ,her Lynch piano, from Col. Harris to hii
 wire. This piano the Colonel had manu-
 factured ID Boston it is of California lau-
 rel wood, and the workmanship is extreme ly fine. the list price being $925 Letters
 of regret were received from s. $. Robbins
 E.q, Hor. w. H. Barnum, .x-Goy. R. D
 Hubbard, ex-Gov. M. c. Jewell, Gen, $ A. Dickenson, Col. J. B. Hardenbergh Col. w. F. COe, Col. A. F. Lindley and oth
 CTS.
 Besides these valuable gifts, and which M
 aud Mrs. H. valued far mor'. were tho
 manifest spirit of true friendship prevailing
 the entire gathering; the universal senti-
 ment of good will and lively sympathy; lh'
 expressions of hearty congratulation ant
 the invocations of long and happy life 0
 usefulness and integrity, attended with t''
 happy faculty of commanding the bono
 aud respect of their fellow men as in tho
 past, and the wish that the conjugal bliss o
 the silver honeymoon shall terminate only
 upon attaining the golden wedding, to b' followed by that holier, peaceful calm at
 tendant upon the decline of life well spen in the interest of humanity and virtue, un- til, at the celebration of their diamond w ding, their children and theIr children's chil dren may point triumphantly to the monu ments of uprightness and rectitude as an at
 testation of the truth coatained in the ud age: ''He lives long who lives we'll" GOLDEN SELECTIONS. "He who by his tra de would rise, i, Must either bust, or advertise" Read Portel's story about selling out oI next page. His building in West Corn wall is 75 X 35 and in every way suited fo dwelling house and store. It IS to be sol' cheap.
 What neverY No. never, according t'
 Woodford & Camps story, was there sucl bargains offered in dress goods, silks, car