Connecticut western news., 1882-03-22

whea man honestly. intelligently goes out to seek the love and coMpAni0nship of Q good woman. We jeke and laugh about this, bus there are few noblsr, more important trans for that class known in every commuuity ss "old bachelors," Qaughter) tor the man who 10 in that condition because of circumstances which he could not control, "-for you can not always control the ladies, and often when he no-for such . man Ihave nothing but pity and respect. And as for that opposite class- wau not speak the name, 1t is % familiar Qaughter) If they gre in that condition from psincaple or by reason of .'circumstances which Ing put pity and respect. God bless these un- married sisters who stand Aa the supporters of the youngsr lives of the family oircle. But to tne men ana women who have conscisntiously bounded admiration. Tnere are few more grandly Interesting scenes on earth, I em- phastze interesting, for certainly the minister is interested: How gladly he multiplies such ,ntsrssted as well what time for neighbor. hood talk is sn anticipated marriage. Ithink how away back in tho beginning God made the man, and one woman to be the help-meet for the man, and then began that venerable speak tonight.
 Ny brother and sister, twenty-five years ago your married life began. You have lived to- gsshsr happily. Your sons have grown up around yea. and tonight, on this twenty. fifth have gathered to manifest their joy at the event. In these days of easy and numerous divorce such An event may we'll occasion ioy In the name of these friends present these pesnshni S,fs, tho smbodiment of their neigh bory kindness and respect. We congratu- late you on the past, we give you our best wishes for the present, and our hopes for ths future. And in closing let Me utter the ardent hope and payer, that when we are done eel sbrssing these wedding anniversaries, you and your children. and all who are here to- might. may have part and lot in that life and land where ''they neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but are as the angels ofGod.h
 In reply Mr. Martin said:
 KIND FRIENDS I am very glad to see SO many here this evening who can call friends. l aM unable to express my thanks to you all for the honor you have conferred on us by coming here, and for the beautiful presents you have given us. I thank you very much.
 Rev. L. N. Reid then, made the following remarks:
 We hear much of silver leaves and silver bells, but think the sweeter music just now these friends on twsnty-hSs years of fhsppy married life: I congratulate them on this oc- caslon that brlngs together So many friends and sh&t brings to view these beautiful pres- their noble sons of whom like the Roman matron they have good reason to be proud. Sons who ere going out to be useful to society, doing credit to themselves, and reAecting honor on those who gave them being. count these parents among our richest citizens not in the sense of material wealth, or worldly ad vantage. but in that which is pursst and best of earth, useful and industrious life, good name, and six young sons of promise. Not to protracs my remarks, would suggest that which should with others be happy to sign, reading somewhat as follows: Whereas it appears that MT. and Mrs. James Martin have lived together twenty five years in holy we'd lock. and whereas there appears no good and tinue to do 70. we the undersigned hereby sx- press our approbation of the same and give them leave to do 90. As the family is the foundation of the church and the State, may this home and an our hones witness to she reign of love. and the return of many happy anniversaries and glad reunions.
 Amer Ar. Rsid's remarKs, refreshmenta were passed by the ladies to the company. We noticed that the unfortunate" ones pres ent each took piece of the ''bridss loaf' to put under their pillow, we suppose. The pres. ents were As follows silver tea set of six pieces consisting of coffee pot, tea pot, hot water pot, sugar bowl, spoon holder, and milk cup, each with letter on in order to read Martin" On the coffee pot was engraved,
 Presented by Friends to '.M."
 Mr. and Mrs: James Martin.
 Also q silver call bell. . silver clock . ,;,var fruit knife. two silver napkin rings, silver castor. dozen dessert spoons, dozen tea spoons. dozen forks, dozen knives. After viewing the presents and wishing the happy couple many returns of their marriage anni- vsrsary the friends began to go home at about II o'clock, after pleasant aud social gather ing. Mr. and Mrs. Martin were married in Lelant, England. March 12, 1887, but have resided in LAkeville aimee December. 1870.
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