The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1881-02-04
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A SILVER WEDDING
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Mr.. and Mrs. g. org- Conner, were rendered
a magn i6cent surprise on Friday of last week.
it being ohe twenty ih annivfnarv of their
marriage. Mrs. Conner j. the secord daughter
of the late William WLite, Of Light Street.
During the past qnarer of century they
have met tn tn" varied scenes and circnm-
stances of Iite-shariug its pleasures and trials
its joys and sorrows, striving ever to make
their Eome pleasant and attractive, and success
and prosperity have been their reward.
Seven chlleren, three boys aud four girls
grace the family circle; while Mabel, the little
daughter of their eldest son, Mr.. G E. Conner,
of Blnomsb rg, is the first favored grand child
This family OF children desiring to celebrate
their parents wedding anniversary in proper
manner, decided upon silver wedding, which
should be a complete surprise to their father
and other Accordingly, arrangements were
made. Invi ations were sent 10 about one hum
dred of heir friends and relatives, and while
preparations we're being made at home, the pa
rents were feast,d by the good neghbors in
blissfn ignorance of what was going on about
them Friday morning, January 2Sth, dawned
bright and clear aud at an early hour a neigh
Dor ca led to take them out 10 dinner. Sill
all unconscious, they prepared and sccompa
MED him.
The invited guests with a few exceptions,
were asscmbl d, and by twtlve O'Clock all wa
in readine for the bride and groom. They
were sent for, and in formed that c, rtain gentle
men had called and wished very much to see
them. Supposing it to be matter of business,
they took leave of their friends, regretlirg that
they should be deprived of The pleasure of en-
ioyiog the day and anticipated dinner. When
they reached home, they were ushered into the
dining room, where they beheld the festive
board loaded with all the good things of The
season, aud when they were led TO the parlor,
| and presenled the splend d siysr tea SGT which
| had been secured TOR the OccasiOn, light dawhi
| ed upon their unconsc gs minds and turning
| to the guests, they exclaimed "Who did This p
| On being informed that 1t was al the work Of
their children, their hearts were too full Of
| love and gratitude for expression. but the lok
which each received as the fond parents view
| ed their loved ones about them more than re.
paid for the anxiety and care experienced in
| he preparation of this, their parents, surprise.
The party as well as the surprise, was COM
plele success, all enjoying the dav and the oc
caavn. While the brdr and groom were at
| dinner, those not o table, iued in an old
time serenade with pots, pans, kettles &c.
| The presents consisted OF verv beautiful
silver tes set The tea set was furnished by
Mr.. 4. Vannaita, OF Berwick There were
other gifts cent by a hro'h and sister of Mr.
C, nrer's residing at Trenton, N. } and sis-
ter of Mira Connr's, living at Money, Pa,
who could not be present.
| The day heiug thrs pleasantly ard rro6tPbly
spent, the gupst- re ired At an early hour, leaV-
ing this happy familv more firmly united by
| the bonds Of love and gratitude and with the
assurance that the events Of thu day would ever
be remembered.
A more worthy couple upon whom to lavish
honor and atleutiou could nol have been sci, CT.
ed Ihan Mr. ~ Mrs. Conner, and that they
may continue to he happy and prosperous and
live to enjoy golden wedding is the with Of
lheir many friends
NorE Mr. and Mrs Conner feeling highly
honoed by This expression of friendship aud
esteem on the part Of lhtir many friends, beg
to return thanks for The gifts reo-iv and f,r
the interest manifested in heir half and tc
"Wi-h you all well.'