Connecticut western news., 1880-02-25

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 MT. and Mrs. ". s. Willard,
 on the twenty-fi fifth anniversary of their mar rage, will welcome friends at the marriage of their daughters, Wednesday, Feb. 18th, 1880, from to II o'clock, p. m.
 Allen M. Bosworth, Laura M. Willard.
 Marshall C. Dean, Emma A. Willard.
 The invitation explains itself; there were three weddings in one. In itself it was a unique event. It is seldom that couple celebrate their silver wedding and marriage of two daughters at the same time. It was anticipated with great pleasure by very many who were invited, but the night was unfavor- able. The early hours of the evening were very stormy, and there were, we may believe, many sad ones among the invited, who were obliged to stay at home because of the storm, but notwithstanding this, between forty and fifty friends made a joyous company to wit ness the marriages and give their congratula- tions. Some of the friends desired MT. and and bride once more. Feeling that the varied experience of twenty five years had not di- unfinished their love, and that its ardor was kindled anew by the occasion, they consent ed. After the marriage of their daughters, they renewed their VOWS, promising to love, honor and cherish each other, and to share the joys and sorrows of life till death. The marriage ceremonies took place about nine o'clock, and many hearts were made happy. Alter the usual salutations and congratula- tions, the company partook of a bountiful re- past The incident of note closing this part of the entertainment, was the attempt on the part of the bridegrooms to cut cake; they were evidently not used to it. After supper, the evening was spent in conversation various games, and the solution of puzzles. The presents attracted much attention; they were numerous and varied. Some have been since received from friends who could not be pres ent There were three tables we'll filled; we can mention only a few.
 Among the presents to MT. and Mrs. Mil lard were two silver cake baskets, a silver butter dish, 8 silver syrup cup and many smaller articles.
 Among the gifts to Mrs. Bosworth was a large illustrated Bible from MT. Bosworth, a silk dress from Mrs W. s. Willard, six silver fruit knive and case from MT. and Mrs. E. N White.
 Mr. Dean presented his wife with twenty dollar gold piece. He received an Elgin sil- yer watch and gold chain from his brothers, F. G. and M. H. Dean. Among the other gifts to Mrs Dean were set of solid silver tea spoons from Mrs. P. c. Cummings, a set of silver fruit knlves with velvet case, from Mr. and Mrs. E. N. White.
 Each married pair, to help them take some note of time received Seth Thomas Joker clock from J. F. Willard and family. Some friends, mindful of marriage bells, gave each couple bell, whose silvery tones were often heard during the evening, Behind or be- heath the tables, unseen by the guests, was a gift of s25O. to each ot the brides, from their parents. Late in the evening we noticed among the presents strange article, neither silver nor gold, which we were told was a rattle box, the property, by the way, of a baby among the guests.
 The evening passed quickly away. The occasion was very enjoyable, and will be long remembered. After many kind wishes for the future prosperity of the three couples,s the company at late hour broke up. May the prosperity, joy, and happiness of the young couples be as great, and the years of their married life no less than those of MT. and Mrs. Willard.
 0Mr and Mrs. Bosworth make their home with Mir. Willard for the present; Mir. and Sirs. Dean with MT. Edmund Dean.
 And so the world goes on, marrying and giving in marriage. x. l