Morning journal and courier., 1883-05-03
Golden Wedding.

MT. and Mrs. Lucius Ives, of Mt. Carmel
 A Very Interesting Occasion.
 To the Editor of the JOURNAL AND COURIER:
 Connecticut does not enjoy an enviable reputation on the score of divorce hence it is pleasant to be able to record instances of conjugal felicity, especially when they extend through the tin, crystal, silver and up to the golden wedding anniversary. Such an oc- casion MT. and Mrs. Lucius Ives celebrated Tuesday afternoon and evening, May 1st. Cards of invitation were sent to clergymen resident and absent, and to family friends out of town, while 8 general invitation was given to home friends. In the afternoon goodly company of relatives were present. and in the evening about 15O participated in the festivities of the occasion.
 Among the guests were Mir. Julius Ives and family, Mrs. James Ensign, MT. and Mrs B. Higby, and Mir. J. Mersick, all of New Haven; Mrs. w. Ives, son and daughter, of West Haven, MT. B. Daggett, of New Yerk. and others. Of the family five children and six grandchildren-all that are iving-were present Letters of congratulation and Bret were received from Rev. s. Hubbell, of New Haven, who SO firmly tied the knot fifty years ago. Also from Rev. I. P. Warren, D. D., of Portland, Me, Rev. J. H. DeForest, of Osaka, Japan, and Rev. Robert c. Bell, of Broad Brook, all former pastors here; from Rev. A. Putnam of Whitneyville, from Mrs. M. Beadle of Wallingford, now in her 9Oth year. and others. About 9:30 p. m. the com- pany were invited by MT. l.. A. Dickerman, who was master of ceremonies, to repair to a tent which had been set up adjoining the house, to partake of refreshments. Rev. l.. H. Higgins invoked the divine blessing and followed with brief presentation speech of 8 magnificent loaf of cake artistically iced, the dates 1S33-1SS3 upon it, the whole surmount- ed with fifty $1 gold pieces and presented by friends outside of the family. MT. Ives followed in 8 reception speech, after which the company attended to the luxurious spread of viands which had been provided.
 Among the gifts were amassive gold headed cane from the sons and grandsons. 8 center table from the daughters, granddaughter and Misses Tempest and Hough, china set from Mrs. James Ives, pair of gold spec tacles fromSMrs. l.. Hall and son, of Saratoga, N. r., an elegant glass pitcher from MT. and Mrs. c. W. Benham, @ gold sugar spoon from Miss Smith, $5 from Mrs. Higby, also Miss Havergal's poems, fchu, silk handkerchief. towels, etc, from others.
 From Rev. J. Brewster came . magnificent display of calla lilies and cut flowers whose fragrance filled the house. The grounds were brilliantly illuminated with Chinese lanterns and the CenterviIle brAss band enlivsned the occasion with choice mu- sic. The anniversary took place in the cid homestead where MT. Ives was born and has always lived, and where another brother some fifteen years since celebrated his golden we'd ding Mr. Julius Ives is alse brother whose golden anniversary was to have been celo- brated at Wallingford, March 24, but sickness prevented. MT. Ives and wife have been members of the Congregational church here some fifty years and MT. Ives member of the choir upwards of sixty years. The venerable couple share the good will and hearty wishes of the community where they have been so long and widely known, as was shown by the attendance and the warm expressions of respect and esteem which were received. Much of the success Of the gathering is due Dr. Swift and Messrs. l.. A. Diekerman and C. A. Burleigh for their zeal in the matter, as also to the hands and skill of the ladies who so kindly assisted. Take 1t all in all, it was a red letter day for the Ives family and Mt. Carmel, and will be remembered with pleasure by all who were present. At seasonable hour the com- pany separated, invoking benedictions upon the bride and groom, and hoping that at least golden experiences if not similar we'd ding anniversary, might be the lot of many who were participants of this festive occa- sion. l.. H. HIGGINS.
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