Morning journal and courier., 1883-09-11
Silver Wedding

teresttnS OccasiOn-SOng and Instru-
 mental Music-COngratulator Poem.
 Yesterday was the twenty fifth anniversary of the marriage of Professor and Mrs. Jep- son, and the occasion was right pleasantly celebrated. Their house No. 30 Grove street. was trimmed with profusion of flowers in all the rooms. At least a dozen baskets were hung from gas burners, they being the trib- utes of Mrs. S. Betts and Mrs. McKinne. From to o'clock in the afternoon the en. tire corps of public school teachers called to pay their respects to MT. and Mrs. Jepson. In the evening 8 large number of guests thronged the house. The occasion was 8 brilliant one and heartily enjoyed by all. MT. and Mrs. Jepson received their guests in the front parlor. There was an extensive and well executed musical programme. Songs were contributed by Miss Nora Russell, the "B'' quartette, Miss Carrie Phelps and Misses Reilly and Stevens of the class Of 's3, H. H. s.; piano uolos were given by Professor E. A. Parsons, Misses May French and Hattie Smith and Mrs. W. Preston. A poem was read by Gen. eral Sloat, of which the following are the closing stanzes.
 Now the struggle neared it's ending,
 His commission he resigned.
 And, to other burdens bending,
 wrought he out his great deAign. That original conception Was to make the public schools Nurseries for the reception Of sweet music's primal rules. Working at it, single handed. With faith that naught could daunt,
 Year by year his sphere expanded, Honors now old doubts supplant. Public halls and private mansions Churches too of every sect; Humble homes, and those which fashion Proudly style the most select; All partake Of the enjoyment Due to Jepson's faith and zeal; Equals his for public veal, Thus from youth unto Hfe's midday Has been traced by ready pen, Outlines only of the life work, Thus far done by our dear friend. Let all hail him, fireman, soldier. Music master of our schools, Worthy to be crowned as Doctor" By old Yales impartial rules.
 This was followed by a song by the 'tB" quartette, for which original words were written.
 Supper was served in the large cellar, which was transformed into 8 dining room capable of accommodating 100 persons at one time. The floor was carpeted and the entire sides and ceiling draped with suitable decor ations The supper was very fine one and was served by Barkentin, the caterer. MT. and Mrs. Barkentin were present all day su- perintending. Among tue presents, which were elegant, were solid silver tea service and water pitcher and goblet from the prin- cipals and teachers of the public schools, pair of silver vases from Sisters of Mercy of the Hamilton street school and an elegant basket of flowers from Gov Bigelow. The afternoon ushers were Mir. l.. l.. Camp, MT. J. D. Whitmore, MT. Mark Pitman and Mr. Trza 1 Thn MT. John Mccarthy, MT. Fred Betts, Capt. c. J. Buckbee, MT. Edward filling, MT. James Totham and Mr. Jacob Everett. Among the guests present were:
 Governor H. B. Bige1ow, Hon. N. D. sperry, MT. and Mrs. Rufus Pickett, MT. and Warehouse, N. s. Marshal G. R. Bill and lady, MT. and Mrs. R. F. BurchelI, Captain and Mrs. O. J. Buckbee, Gen. Frank D. Sloat, J. G. Healy and sister, Dr. and Mrs. W. G. filling, Mir. and Mrs. Frank An drews, Rev. and Mrs. 0. H. Buck, Rev. and Mrs. s. H. Bray, ex- Alderman 0. l.. Bald win and lady, Mrs. F. A. Fowler, MT. and Mrs. Carl Wehner, MT. and Mrs. J. L. En- sign, MT. and Mrs: c. M. Loomis, Mir. and Mrs. J. Mccarthy, Mir. and Mrs. G. W. Taylor, Rev. and Mrs. O. B. Harris, MT. and Mrs. O. B. Matthewman, MT. ". H. Stowe, MT. and Mrs. J. E. Northrop, Mir. James TothRm, Mir. and Mrs. l.. B. Peck, Mir. and Mrs. H. McKinne, Mrs. ". Preston, MT. and Mrs. F. A. Betts, Mrs. I. T. Banks and family, MT. and Mrs. Benjamin Kilborn, MT. and Mrs. J. J. Osborn, MT. and Mrs. Fred Bostvick, MT. and Mrs. J. Fl. Farms worth, MT. and Mrs O. F. Case, MT. and Mrs. Samuel Betts. Mir. and Mrs. Charles Winget, MT. and Mrs. Lewis Chsmberlin, MT. and Mrs. W. E. Dann, Miss Cora Damn, Messrs. Bush, Bennett, of the "B Quatette," MT. Frank Potter and daughter, ex-Superin- tendent of Schools Ariel Parish.
 Fully 500 guests were present. One of the most pleasant features of the occasion was the presence of MT. and Mrs. Wilbur Fl. Clark, who stood up at the marriage twenty five years ago as groomsman and bridesmaid. They came from Worcester yesterday and received with MT. and Mrs. Jepson last eyen- ing.