Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-07-05


the base OF q high hill, and oyerlooks a
sweep of field and meadow, stretching
away to the river. Fine old trees wave
their brances over the homestead. mellow
ing and tempering the sun of summer, ara
screening from its rays the handsome gar.
den which surrounds the house. Commo
dious and convenient hssrns and other out
houses mark thes skill of successful agri
culturist and into the former is now being
garDered the wheat, stretching away, brown
and ripe, in every direction. Certainly ii
| is beautiful home in which Col Norton
| finds the repose he has so well earned.
To wine Cliff went yesterdays guests,
special trains on the Cleveland and Pitts
bureh road conveying them from this city.
| Col. Norton and his estimable lady received
| them ON the stairway leading to the porch
and replied to the congratulations they
showed upon them. Pretty speeches are
not out of'place Sn such an OCCASION, enc
man. ur them fell upon the ears o. me
/ gratified bride and groom. The reception
| over, the guests made free OF the house and
/ grounds, bestowing themselves as fancy
dictated.
PERSONNEL OF GUESTS.
s. B. Norton, Esq, of Ironton, the only
remaining brother of Col. Norton, was
present as well as Mrs. Caroline, wife
the late Geo. w. Norton, the other brother.
Hon. Benz. Fisher, of Wheeling, half
brother, was present with his wife.
| Mr.. Fred J. Norton, of this city, was the
! the only son present, Ed 5. and Seneca, the
| other sons, being in the far West; Mrs. w;
| l.. Keepers, of jamestown, Dakota, ana
| Mrs. Jos. II. Campbell, OF lronton, me
r L. fhnra
| their families.
Judge Ireland, of Ashland, father-in-law
| of Ed. s. Norton, was present, and also
John Hastings, Esq, OF lronton, an old as
sociate of Col. Norton.
III. Willard Allison, Esq, of Allentown,
Pa. brother-in.la law OF +. J. Norton, came
over to be present The attachment exist
ing between him and the Colonel is very
warm, and the meeting was exceedingly
affecting. For years Mr.. Allison was con-
nected with the Norton Iron works, and IN
the discharge Of his duties he developed
qualities which won Col. Norton's esteem
and regard.
The list of invited guests was very large
and many were they who accepted. Two
trains went up from this city and carried
up some four score Of people in all. A list
would include not only the prominent citi-
zens of Wheeling, with their families. but
many of the surrounding towns and vii.
lagos, all of whom delighted to honor the
bride and groom of half century.
THE DINNER.
For the arrivals by the first train, a lunch
was served and not until $3.50 o'clock, after
the second train load had been deposited at
Vine Cliff, was dinner served. Peter linn,
of this city, had exerted himself and taxed
his skill and art to the utmost in preparing
a dinner, creditable to himself and worthy
the occasion. The tables were handsomely
arrayed and temptingly filled, and the
guests did ample justice to the feast OF
good things. A long time was spent in en-
loving the pleasures of the table, and only
the arrival Of train time brought them to
an end.
THE Music.
The great Western band, of Pittsburgh,
furnished the orchestral music of the occa
sion, producing those strains which has
made it famous. But on the afternoon
train, the Oratoria Society of this city wen
up and rendered the bride and groom Il
Serenade. Stationing themselves on tn
piazza, the chorus gave some OF the fines
selections from the Messiah" and "Crea-
tion," in the best style. Mrs. C. w. Eof,
sang several solos, giving them with her
usual taste and expression. Prof. Thomp-
son and Mr.. McPhail sang solos and duos,
and Mr.. w. B. Day played two or three
selections upon the French harp, notably
Home, Sweet Home" with best effect.
The young people, after dinner, danced
away several hours, enjoying themselves to
the utmost
POST PRANDIAL.
After dinner, his friends insisted on q
speech from Col. Norton, and he obligingly
consented. OF course, such talk was more
or less personal and in it he gave a sketch
of the lives of Mrs. Norton and himself,
their first meeting, courtship and marriage
and their subsequent life all making up an
interesting and well-told tale, given mod
estly and in good taste. Judge Cochran
made short address, voicing the general
congratulations OF the assembled friends.
Col. Norton thanked the Oratoria Society
tor its presence, and Prof. Thompson, on
behalf of it, responded, tenderingits warm
est congratulations, and expressing its
pleasure in being present.
IN THE EVENING
the beautiful country home was rendered
still more attractive by the Examinations
and pyrotechnic display. Rockets, candles
and fireworks of all descriptions flashed
out in the darkness, and continued until
the fast coming night warned away the
last guest.
1t was matter of regret that the rain
made the pleasant grounds untenable, but
even this drawback could not interfere with
the success of the occasion. The golden
wedding will long he remembered with the
greatest pleasure by the many friends of
Mr. and Mrs. Norton, who join in wishing
them continued lie and happiness until
their diamond wedding day is reached.