Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-01-04

Bel vas discussed and disposed of, accompa-
nicd tn cheerful recolection. of the past, and
bri; iiiSf hopes for the future. When dinner
had been served, DIR. Balph congratulated Mr.
aEd hrs. Stewart on having reached their
fitie;h anniversary, and extended to them the
congratulations and hest wishes of the assem-
/ bc,i friends. In few well-chosen words he
spoke of the years past; held up the bright
pros cts for the future, and with the wish that
the mercy and goodness which had followed
them all the days of their lives might still con-
tnue 10 lead and guide them until Gods house
should receive them. He introduced Dr. Young,
who spoke for the children, and presented in
their name the gifts they had brought as mani
! fesiations of their love and regard The Dr.,
personal friend of the family, as associat-
cd with Mr.. S. for sixteen years in the Session,
as one who had so often visited in the family,
who had baptized the children and catechized
them, was thus enabled to recall many pleasant
scvnes of the past. In that pleasing manner
which characterizes all his utterances, he spoke
for the family and to them, and peculiarly ap
propriate were his remarks as he presented the
united gifts of the children. First he gave 10
mother Stewart purse containing fifty dollars
in gold, emblem alike of the purity of her life,
and her chlGren's love. Then to father Stew
art he gave a solid gold watch, OF si3utful de-
Of these conveying from the chaaaai..en TO their
father the same symbolical emblem OF their
love. The DR.. spoke not only of these things,
bat of the watch also, as that which marks the
time ..of which we take n4-.rvrr; save by Its
fight;;'' and the cane TO be used a support
ior accumulating years, was also continual
remembrance OF the willingness of the ready
SUPPORT of the ms Of those who gave if. The
closing words of the DR.. were full of tenderness
as he spoke to the parents of the years so
quickly flown, and wished for the children that
their future might be as useful as the examples
of those who had gone before them. After the
DR.. had closed his address, the family retired
from the table, the father and mother escorted
respectively by the eldest daughter and son,
who conducted them to the parlor and seated
them each in large comfortable rattan rock
ing chair. Mr.. j. E. Stewart, a student of
Allegheny Seminary, then stepped forward and
in few appropriate remarks, presented the
chairs in behalf of the brothers and sisters of
Mrs. Stewart and himself, and with them the
good wishes of the donors. just at this junct-
ure occurred one of the happiest surprises of
the occasion. While the family were at dinner,
Mr.. John Bell, one of Mrs. Stewards brothers,
who had been absent in the west for twenty
years, very Unexpectedly made his appearance,
having hurried on his way to reach Mr.. Stew
arts in time for the occasion. He was usher
ed into the parlor unarnounced and the hearth
ness of his greeting showed how welcome was
his presence. The tables having been again
prepared, the guests were all served-the
grand children occupied one table and formed
one Interesting circle. When all had again as
sembied in the parlor the sitting room was
suddenly thrown open and then was the charge
of the light brigade-not of the six hundred, or
Nf ol- Df ~ e.
not with hostile intent, but to bestow each
their gift upon their grandparents. 1t was
spectacle interesting to the looker-on, and full
of enjoyment TO those participating. Mr..
Stewart rose and for himself and wife express
ed their pleasure in receiving and entertaining
their children and friends, and also their thanks
for the many kind remembrances of the occa-
sion.f
The attention of the company was asked for
by DR.. Balph.. and when quiet was restored, all
united in singing the l33d psalm, after which
the formal exercises of the day were closed
with PRAYER by DR.. Young.
- 1t was happy anniversary and reunion, and
he golden hours on angels wings" flew all
too swiftly by, as the mind busy with the past,
present and future, was filled with thoughts |
on thoughts, a countless throng," which rushed |
''chasing countless thoughts along."0 Many of
the Irienus TOOK their leave the same evening. |
The children all remained at home to spend |
one more Sabbath together as In "Auld Lang |
Syne,"' and to enjoysa Christmas tree and its
festivities with the grandchildren.
May Mr.. and Mrs. Stewart live to celebrate |
many more anniversaries of their wedding day; |
may all the children live to celebrate their |
golden weddings with as little to regret and as
much to be thankful for as their parents and |
when they separate, if not to meet and greet
each other again on earth, may it be to meet i'll |
the Heavenly Home, and rejoice in the approx
ing smile of the Father above.
With the presents already mentioned, Mr. |
and Mrs. Stewart received from friends and |
neighbors, the following Solid gold watch
chain, Mr.. and Mrs. McConn, ". Va; pair of
large, handsome gold-plated vases, the Stewart
family of W. Va; eight-day clock, R. Bell,
o.; gold pen and holder, Mr.. and
Mrs. David Brown; bed spread and other arti-
cles, Mr.. ond Mrs. Ramage. Among the pre-
sents from the grand children, were included:
Gold pen and holder, gold pencil and case, gold
thimble, gold collar button, oil painting, hand
painted plaque, China cups, saucers and plates,
shaving materials, decorated broom and other
articles useful and ornamental.