The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-03-19
GOLDEN WEDDING.



On the lltk inst IN response to invitation,
about two hundred people gathered at the res
idsnce OF J. r.. hendryx and wife in Hamilton
TO assist in celebrating the fiftieth anniversary
of their marriage.
Mrs. Hendryx's eldest brother WAS present
from Wisconsin, also one from Battle Greek,
and sister from Marshall, besides other rea-
tives from different parts OF the State. The
bride OF fifty years looked ashappy and stepped
about as lively as many younger .one-tiey
usually have the look OF anticipated JOY, she
had that OF fruition. she was dressed in black
ak with white kid gloves, and some soft, fleecy
lace at the throat; on her head she wore the
daiutest Of white cape, and as she fitted hither
and thither, receiving and returning glad greet
ings with her many admiring friends, she
frequently stole proud glance at her husband
who, though no longer young, has manly vigor
seldom found in one OF his age. Ho was
dressed in black except the usual white vest ;
a nobler, more stataiy or manlier form wss not
found among the company, though IT numbered
many younger one. The absence OF men and
women whose age would make them contem-
porary with this couple proves how few are al
lowed to fill out their quota Of years.
Tobias Byers was the Oldest, being ~ years.
William Powers, OF Decatur, was the Oldest
pioneer, having come to Michigan when four
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two years. Many beautiful presents were bret
a. tokens of friendship, and at four O'Clock Mr..
Copley, OF Decatur, made the presentations.
First on the list was a gold-headed cane for
the Captain neat appropriate rehearsal OF
the events OF the past fifty years was woven
into the speech. That they have made life a
success is evident from the many warm friends
who clustered about them TO offer words Of
congratulation that they had been permitted to
see this their golden wedding day, and many
we're the hearty kind wishes for their future.
The Captain answered in behalf OF himself and
wife, thanking his friends for these tokens OF
remembrance, but more for their presence.
their esteem and friendship. The smaller
presents were then read off and the names OF
the donors: their son gave $40 gold coin
their granddaughter and son $500 coin;
other friends brought coins from 80 cents up
to $3.50. The aggregate IN coins was $685.
goblet OF silver, lined with gold, was the gift o.
David woodman and wife; there were two in
dvidual castors just alike, beautiful in the ex-
IRENE. did not learn the name Of the donors.
A pair Of elegant vases, also . single vase,
sleeve-buttons and pm; nice warm shawl;
some lace tides, etc., were among the precious
glfts-precious, because Of the friendship that
prompted them. Last but not least WAS a
poem composed for the occasion by our farmer
poet, Mr.. Stoddard. He beng there IN person,
read 1t with impressment.
Refreshmept was served at o'clock, aud the
short evening was filed with music and story:
again the poet was called for and responded
cheerfully with poems grave, and poems gay.
1t was time for rejoicing, and none seemed
to enter into the spirit Of the occasion more
than the venerable BRIDE and groom. Long
may they be spared to each other and may
their last days be their best days; and when
done with this life may they find the City whose
walls are as jasper, and whose streets are paved
with gold, which is the good deeds Of men.