Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1883-01-30
Fryeburg Centre, Jan. II, 1888.


the occasion OF pleasant reunion OF the
children, grandchildren and other relatives
Of Austin and Sarah Powers Partridge, at
their home uthis village, paris HILL
One enjoyable feature was the reading OF
letters and poems from distant friends I'M
able to be present. They received many
presents and among them purse OF gold
en- coins amounting to about seventy dol
lars. Wedding and brides cake and 9TH
er refreshments were served to the guests.
The occasion was one long TO be remem-
berered by those present. Below are two
poems read on the OCCASION
Mrs. ormsby NOW IN her ninet eth year, and
her scattered children. send greeting with
Many thanks TO our friends. for their kind In
vitation
| To join them, to-day, In this Celebration;
| But we are unable 10 be at the meeting,
SO as you request, we will you greeting.
We congratulate you. aged Bridegroom and
| Bride.
Who for fny long years, have walked side by
| side.
shared the sorrows and joys OF Connubial life
Ever faithful in duty as Eusaand and wife.
In the ifty years past, many changes have
come,
And sickness and death oft have cIouded your
But by faith you could look TO our Covenant
| God.
And submissIvely bow to the Christening rod
Now the twilight OF life hath gathered around,
With peace aid prosperity still you are
| crowned.
May you walk hand In hand, TIL life's jour ucy
| is done.
The last battle fought and the victory won.
| To your children and friends who are with You
| today,
And your grandchildren dear, so cheerful and
| gay,
May blessing attend them wherever they go;
| May wisdom direct them and guide them safe
| through
All the changes OF life, even down TO old age (;
Then may they look back on q well written
| page
With no blots. or mistakes, which will cause
| regret.
When their iifes work is done. and their last
sun must set.
One boon we would crave-To us be Il given,
To greet you all safe at the banquet in Heaven.
Where Jesus our Saviour will welcome each
guest.
And We in his presence shall evermore rest.
With our hearts full OF hope. and good wishes
for you,
adieu.
Il
Fatheri and Mother, your children are here,
Your hands to clasp, and your hearts TO cheer
Some tokens we bring. from far and near.
or our love for you, in this golden year.
The might warm. on the snow.clad hiIls.
In the air a golden glow distills-
And our hearts warm up. with happy glow,
As we dream OF one day In the long ago:
ofone golden day in the past. which stands
Revealed, by touch Of Fancy's wand:
The day when mother. a red-ceeeked bride.
First came to the home. on the old hillside.
Our mother, we see in her girlish grace,
The sunshine Of love. on her bright young
face.
Our father, we see in his manhood's prime.
Long years ere the frosty hands Of Time
Had dung white snow, upon his hair,
Or traced his brow with lines of care:
The vows are spoken, which make them one.
And their new life begins, in the dear old
home.
OH dear old home where our youth was past,
Thy memry, with us will forever last,
Oh! dear old lane where we often played.
Al day long, in the tamarac's shade:
oh, garden sweeti where the. tall gate stood.
Where rosemary grew. and southern.wood.
Lilacs, and lilies o. the valley, there,
Cast sweet perfume, on midsummer air.
Ali those golden days we can neer recall.
But the Future holds golden days :or all
When we shall meet, in heavily bowers
Midst music sweet, and blooming flowers
And Love shall claim, his perfect sway
In Eteinity's long, bright, golden day.