The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1880-06-12
Golden Wedding.

cAcept MIS-. NJ. IL. ScOtU VINO was re
gretfully detained,) by previous ar
rangement met at the home Of theiI
parents on that day. The company
was enlarged by the welcome arrival
of Mr.. and Mrs. David IRELAND and
son, Mrs. S. l.. TOwnshend and Mrs
Offutt. In the midst of their surprise
at what ROW seemed previously
arranged gathering, Mr.. and Mrs
Davis with the entire company were
ushered into the parlor. when Wesley
read the following lines which he
had Just written for the occasion.
Fresh with this day there comes anew
A vision of long ago,
When two young hearts were beating true
To be one in life below.
The hour has come, and together stand
The man and his welded bride,
The vows have passed, and hand in hand
Are sealed to ever abide.
Joined upon earth, the union true
Is ratified in heaven,
For God looks down well pleased TO view
The hearts TO Him first given.
With faith and hope and courage strong,
Anew is life begun,
Each morn is gladdened with a song,
Each eve some task is done.
JOY crowns the home, and infant glee
Beguiles the passing hours;
The days and months and seasons flee,
Like dew-drops from the flowers.
The cup ofofjoy to sorrow turns,
Thrice to the lips It's given,
For loved ones gone the spirit yearns,
And hopes to meet in heaven.
Children to youth, and manhood's strength
Insensible have come
And from paternal walls at length
Have found each one home.
Years have come and years have gone
Till fifty now have flown,
From the day when truest hearts as one
BY solemn VOWS were shown.
In care and toll. in hope and fear,
Ofjoy and grief a share,
Yet God had shown each separate year,
Sure marks oftendereSt care.
Children and children's children meet
On this suspicious day,
With loving hearts an incense sweet,
Their debt of love to pay.
For fifty years their hearts but one.
Their homes the home of peace,
Where Christ the ever blessed Son
Has found a welcome place.
Where servants of the living God
Have found kind retreat,
And left their blessing with the Word
a guide to youthful feet.
Though not so fleet, nor yet so strong,
As earlier life would show,
Their souls are true and hearts are young
AS fifty years ago.
Though earth shall fade, each tie be riven
Which first no tongue can tell
We shall IS die but live in heaven,
With Christ, our King. to dwell.
Next in order came the song,
"Beulah Land" several of the com.
pany uniting h earthly and Mrs. Mary
G. Davis presiding at the instrument
afterwhich attention was given to g
table on which were found an elegant
set of china with gold band, presen'
ted by Mr.. and Mrs. e. J. Stone of
Wheeling, a pair of gold spectacles
with case inlaid with mother OF
pearl, and upon it a silver plate en-.
graved "Mother." a dinner sett OF
white ware. Wesley's Sermons in
two handsome volumes added to
which were two easy rocking chairs
and small presents in gold from
grandchildren.
The company were soon introduce
ed to bountiful dinner, which had
been quietly provided by Mrs. Ann
and Miss Rebecca Harmed ; then came
a season of pleasant conversation and
song, and for the grandchildren a
remp on the green.
At the time for parting all came
together, when there was read the
XIV, chapter of John, and prayer
was offered acknowledging the good
ness and mercy of God, in all the past
devoutly imploring his presence and
help for days to come. Many anC
bright may they yet be to this worthy
pair.