Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-10-08


ure as a testimonial to the stalwart citizenship
of Mr.. Eaton that the gathering last evening
was held, which was made up from the ranks
of our most respected people.
In the course of the day the relatives of the
happy couple had gathered at the old home
stead, but when the twilight had settled upon
the earth aud the hour of eight had arrived,
the friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Eaton, living in
the city and vicinity, began to assemble
When all were present they composed good
ly gathering. There were the sons and
daughters of the aged pair, with their grand
children and one great grandchid, making
four generations of the anily, and there
were also some who were present at the mar
rage of Mr.. and Mrs. Eaton they set out
together upon the journey of life. The large
parlor had been carefully and handsomely
trimmed by loving hands. On one of the
walls were placed notices, one bearing the
date 1929, and the other 1879. Festoons of
evergreen, decked with the berries of the
thorn, and gariands of flowers, were Hastily
arranged in various portions of the room.
The presents were many and valuable. OF
gold, there was one present of twenty half
eagles S200-bcsides other pieces of gold.
amounting to considerable sum. One piece
was attached to a card, upon which was the
following rhyme;
"Please accept this bit of ore
From one who wishes 1t was more
There was heavy gold bowed pair of
spectacles from one who was present at the
first wedding and last evening also There
were presents of solid silver in large quanti-
ties, and of many and rare kinds There
were also many curious and valuable
presents of other material. One piece of
China ware presented was more than a hum
bred years old. There was cunning wooden
clock presented by grandson, and some
thoughtful friends send a nice rocking chair,
fine wolf robe, but no one seemed to think
to bring or send cradle!
After a season of social enjoyment. and the
partaking of refreshments, the gathering was
called to order in the parlor, and letters were
read from several friends who sent congratu-
latons, or expressed regret that they could
not attend. One of these letters was from
lady 80 years old; another was from gen.
teman who attended the wedding fifty years
oco. ,ro,ber was . motto sioned bv forty oer-
uo,,,o ,s ,s.. ,,o .a,a.oj =, .a,.o
of their good will and respect, the sum of
$500 in gold which we mentioned above.
Tho fo,,ow;ro 6,e or;a;,o, room ros also
rand.
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Me" "ofoe" "eo"'"g "ay
Health on your cheeks ana pleasure IN your eyes,
Yet iits was varied as The beauteons how
Which smiles mid thunder. clouds on us below;
Prompting that earthly pleasures Meet as fast
sneasIp to"' Of truths divine 70 morals given
TO steer lifes veering bark and guide to Heaven.
And fifty years of married life have brought
Your bark In safety near the maven sought.
And may Gods Word the chart for all be found,
Win precePts eneering, neavsniy ana profound
Wh;le holy sn}rit fills vour sails for Heaven
Your ship sea.worthy and its hull prove sure,
And constant love your happiness secure
Boston Highlands, Mass, Oct. 9TH. 1877
After the read reading of this poem. "Auld
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Lung o!"e was sung y '"e COMPANY! u'"-
erous slices OF weddlhg CAKE were distrlbut-
Ell, anu Will many WtTul WISHES LOT MT. anu
Mrs Eaton tho companv broke nm af,or ono
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Vi '"e ''oS' PHEASANT '''"S''"' Vi '''e Ai"u
ever known in the city
SKETCH OF MIR. EATONs LIFE.
Mr. Eaton came originally from Massa.
,...- 1T ao he.u =, ,vau... :,
e''Se'''' having 'e''' w." =" "o''es.'' Al
that State in the year lsoo. lie continued
to reside in the city of his birth till he was