The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1881-03-24
From Penheld.
Deferred from last week. ]

The inclemency of the weather, Thursday,
3rd inst could not prevent q gathering host
at the house of one of Penfeld's most
honored citizens. The occasion was the
tiftieth anniversary of the marriage of Rev.
Matthew and Mrs Sarah Starr. The assembly
consisted o! the children and grand children
Of the aged pair, some others Of their near
est kindred, and q few intimate personal
friends. The event was one Of rare interest
and all present seemed glad Of the oppor-
tunity to help brighten the day on which
two faithful pilgrims began the second half
century OF their married career. The fore
noon was spent in pleasant and profitable
conversation, and l2 O'Clock having arrived,
Matthew and Sally were commanded to leave
the parlor by some one whom they had COM
manded more or less of his life; and who
assumed authority pro tempore. Obedience
having been rendered with q degree Of re-
luctance, q series Of doings took place in the
parior, which need not describe as they
will be easily conjectured by the reader. Now
all were usnered into the room-the happy
couple being seated on q sofa at the head OF
the apartment SO ~ to be conveniently
viewed by the entire company, and Rev.
Wachob arose and made q few congratula.
tory remarks on behalf OF the assembly in
which he briefly alluded to the rare festive
occasion which brought them together, spoke
II the contrast between the wedding 6fty
years ago, and Its present anniversary, and
expressed the sincere wishes that their
friends might look upon their smiling coun-
tenances, and enjoy the blessings of their
society for many years 10 come, and at the
close Of his remarks presented some ex.
quisite gifts procured by the children and .
few others. These presents were useful and
ornamental, and exhibited the good taste OF
those who selected them. response was
made by Rev. Mr.. Starr with much propriety
closing with the expression of hearty thanks
for the gifts, while doubtless the donors
were made to feel the truth of the saying at
Is better 10 give than to receive" This done
all were invited to the dining room, for OF
course there must need be something good
to eat on such occasions, wedding would
scarcely be wedding, were It not for the
dinner. Well, II 1t must be so why then II
must, and this one was grand success. Our
pen is too clumsy to describe 1t, but We have
the satisfaction OF knowing that Justice
ers will bear testimony. We should
be censured, however, did we not notice one
feature of the table which was O rare speci.
men of the beautiful and good; this was q
cake called the Starr Pyramid, and arranged
by the dextrous hand of Mrs. Elbert A. Starr
Upon the top were two golden stars, repre-
senting the parents; about half way down
the pyramid was enclrcled by q ring of seven
stars, to represent the children, only four Of
whom survive; around the base were eleven
On the very top was erected an upright piece
bearing an appropriate inscription, part OF
which was "1SSl-fftv vears-1SSl." The
dinner having been disposed OF in q manner
which indicated that the guests had but little
respect for their stomachs, but a great deal
for the dinner-if to completely demolish q
thing shows It respect-all repaired to the
parlor, where the STAIRS sang together to the
extreme delight of all present. When the mu-
sic had ceased the company dispersed. The
events OF the day took on new beauty and
interest when the past life and labor Of the
venerable couple was considered, for q
career OF noble heroism has recorded its own
history to their credit. Doubtless the touch
of their influence shall tell for the good Of
millions In the great hereafter, and We think
that when the good master shall come to
make up his jewels In Penfeld Uncle Mat.
thew and Aunt Sally will be among the
brightest and best. A GUEST.