Daily Republican., 1880-12-01


ana Malvfna Beis-A Pieasaat
Anaiversspy OF sn Event RaIEa.
Century Old.
Last evening the 50th anniversary Of
the wedding Of William and Malvina
Belt was celebrated at their residence,
No. llO7 West street. A very large
number Of friends and acquaintances 10
the number Of about three hundred
called TO pay their respects TO the ven
cradle couple. From eight until near.
ly eleven O'Clock, there was steady
and continuous throng. Among those
present were Rev. Chas. Hill, Rev. g.
W. Miller, Rev. A. 7. Scott, Rev. J. M.
Williams Of Wesleyan College, Rev. p.
II. Rawlins, Rev. T. p. Plummer, Mr..
Bdw Belts, Mr.. G. W. Sparks, Mr.. and
Mrs. W. D. Maxwell, Mr.. and Mrs. Il.
A. Harvey, Mr.. and Mrs. Joshua L. Pu.
sey, Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Bringhurst,
Mr.. and Mrs. II. c. Robinson, Mr.. and
Mrs. John g. Baker, Mr.. and Mrs. J.
W. hawkins, Mr.. and Mrs. II. r. Pick.
els, Mr.. and Mrs. Chss. Moore, Mr.. and
Mrs. c. 8. Robb, Mr.. and Mrs. J. J.
MoMullin, DR.. W. r. Bullock, K. Bring.
hurst, Jr., Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Wood,
Mr.. and Mrs. K. 8. R. Butler
and others. There were also pres ent
Mrs. Mary Blew, q sister Of Mr.. Belt,
who was bridesmaid at their marriage
80 years ago.
The couple have had In all seven
ahildren, three Of whom are dead; Of
the four now living three were present;
z. James Belt, Of this city, the eldest,
Mrs. II. +. Morrow Of Chester Pa, and
Mrs. R. II. Ramsay Of Covington, Ky,
the absent child being Mrs. Amapda
N. Williamson Of Waco, Texas. For
so years Mr.. Belt has been q promi.
nent member Of Asb1ry NJ. Z. Church
and last evening his class presented
him with handsome silver pitcher
and goblets as token Of their esteem
beside this there were numerous other
presents from their family and friends. |
The large gathering was nicely enter
tainsd by the children and grand Gail
drsn and 1t was well nigh IL O'Clock |
when the throng with evident reluc
tance departed. Toward the close
short and exceedingly neat address
was made by their pastor, Rev. Chas.
Hill, who said.
81 hold In my hand q card bearing
the names OF William and Malvina Belt
and the dates, 1830-1SS0. II Is evi
dent these are years OF great interest.
The first is when he in the vigor of
youth led his lady to the altar aud
promised 10 love, cherish and protect,
From that time they have been one.
Surrounded by friends, tried and true,
hey started upon life with good cheer
ind good wishes. This wss surely q
period Of great interest.
The second date Is also a period Of
,Ieat interest, when the bride and
,rooin Of 1880, stand in ourssmidst this ,
The friends OF 1880 have
many OF them passed away, but the
riends Of to-day are just ss true, just
.s warm in their affections, and as
.rdent in their well wishes for tLe fu.
ure as those who stood around this
Iappy couple when they were pro.
Iounced man and wife. What sdds
more than passing interest 10 this event
your children, now grown up, gath
red around you and "polished after
he similitude Of q palace" This last :
ate ends period of SO years Of mar.
led life. During that time you have
Iad some elouded days and many sun
hiny days, but you have been true to a
ach other for better, for worse. You y
ave passed several we'll. remembered r
eriods in your life. / may mention
he observance Of your wooden we'd
ing, Of your tin wedding, and Of your -
liver wedding. Aud now you come to -
our golden wedding, which, | take 1t,
8 tue name indicates, to bs a period OF
'ealth. '
And you find yourselves at this time
ich In cash others affections, rich in the
ftection OF your children, who are on
mis- event gathered around you only n
, crown you with their praises. You q
re rich in experience and in the ca
,ymeut OF religion, aad as Rev. Mr.
'inton, on Nov. 30, 1880, pronounced q
ou man and wife, gave you his bless
lg and expressed his best wishes fer r
our welfare, 30 now |, your pastor de- I
lare you to be man and wife and give
ou my blessing and best wishes till =
ou are called to the marriage supper 7
I the lamb.
This was followed by prayer by Rev.
lr. Williams. While the family and c
few friends were at the refreshment
able they were surprised by a neat
title impromptu speech Of the bride OF Y
0 years ago addressed to her brides-
laid, Mrs. Blew, which was fttingly
esponded to. Among those who con. Q
ributed largely TO the enjoyment OF 8,
le visitors wac Mr.. John b. Price and
/. F. Furry in the refrsshment room.
Ir. Belt is now in his S0th, and Mrs. IL
alt in har TEtb VAR