The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1883-04-11
Thirty Years.
auuroprlate Celebration of the Thlr-
tieth Welding anniversary of
Captand Mrs. f. M. Alien.

brated the closing day of the Thrift
eth wear of their married lite, at thei
nome in Nevada, Monday evening
IN becoming manner.
A large number of invitations hat
been sent out and in responce man,
quests came to tender congratulation
or leave some token of apprecia ior
and love for the bride and groom o
thirty years standing. Truly the,
were worthy subjects for congratu
Iaton. Thirty long years had pass
ed since they stood at the alter anC
sealed their love with the sacrec
marriage vow. Through that time
many OF life's seems have been pre-
sentct in panoramic views, and vari.
gated colorsr But in all the long
years. amid troubles and cares they
never once forget that they had
promised to ''love, honor and cher
ish each other And each of them.
we feel warranted in saying, this
pledge has ever been remembered
with pleasure and pride. Their lives
have not teen uneventfuI. They have
reared family of children who hon
Or the soical circles at their respective
homes, and the large number of con-
gratulations and many beautiful
presents brought to their home but
fe. blv attest the high esteem in
whi h Capt. Allen and his wife are
held by the Nevada people. 1t was
j fitting celebration of an annivcrsa-
y that marks 50 many years Of love.
Dancing commenced promptly at
S:3o O'Clock ana continued till 10.
At which time the large room was
filed with chairs and I75 guests
we're seated and listening to vocal
music rendered by Capt. Allen and
bis daughters, Mrs. w. E. Walton.
ind Mrs. Chas. Mcfarland, Of Blu 9
er, consisting OF trios, duets and So
Os. The opening piece was trio,
"The Grect,ns," comenc-
be- with these words:
IN ith light cheerful song now we |
greety you,
Kind friends with song glad and tree,
We are hopeful and glad here to meet
you
And glad shall our songs ever be-"
After the music Mr.. f. E. Km-
,all was called for and responded
i his usual happy and eloquent style
Il behalf Of Mr.. and Mrs. Allen, ex-
ending a warm welcome to all. Mr..
Kimbal is always equal to the emer-
sency. and fully sustained his we'll
sarned reputation, as speaker, on
his occasion. After this Mr.. II. He
Blanton was called on in behalf oil
he young men and others to present
% Mr.. and Mrs. Allen a beautiful
silver service and himself most admi-
ably. Mr.. Blanton's eloquent effort
was in fine keeping with the lovely
sft. Captain Allen was then called
and responded in the following
aandsone manner:
CAPT. ALLEN.s IS REMARKS.
Ny Friends:
To-day my mind has wandered
back to scenes OF long ago. and how
we'll do l remember that little cot
"a ,e at the foet OF those gigantic hills,
and overshadowed by those grand
old oaks whose wide-spreading
branches did meet and ningle above
Us humble roof, seesnIns to vic with
zach other as to which should be its
greatest protector against the stormy
blasts. Twas there, just close by
ne shore OF that beautiful lake, call
% Green Lake, in the state of Wis
:onsin, just thirty years ago to-day
nat She whom you see here, stood
'Yny side. We leined hands and
made the solemn promise. that
shile lite should last, we would be
9 each other husband and wife in all
nat the words imply.
Many and varied are the scenes
ance then through which we have
Passed. We have indeed seen the .
aps aad downs OF life; have seen {
lark DAYS and bri isht days, the sun
n'ne and the shadows, prosperity :
md adversely: hut we live, thank
'taseh, tonight, To meet YOU and
greet you, you who have con .
,efe to Join with us in celebrating ;
ms, the thirtieth ann,yersary of our ,
sedding day. |,
My friends, the scenes here to-
aent will long linger in our meme
'es' and torn bright and beauti- ,
Y picture in the history Of our lives ::
no as the tide of years rolls on (if
paredl we will look back to this
'ssasion and ever remember this .
asnt as the brightest spot in the ,
'aslory ef our hives. I
,or Your presence here tonight,
'aa far your friendship, and for