Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-12-01
NO. 2s8.
SILVER WEEPING.



Monday evening there was large and bril-
liant company, Numbering more thar 200.
assembled at the residence of DR.. and Mrs.
C. A. Cochrane in Winthrop village, to cele-
brate the 25th anniversary Of the marriage Of
this worthy and much esteemed couple. Such
an occasion is usually one for the expression
of mere personal good will, or qualification
that the couple so honored have journeyed
through life long and happily together, hand
In hand, blessed with children and prosperity.
and to wish them continued happiness during
the remainder of their days. But this occa-
sion was this and something more. To the
poetic idea Of the silver wedding vas added
the more prosaic idea of a tribute of respect
to valued worth in the common works and
walks of every day life. Mrs. Cochrane none
knows but to esteem her; . quiet, domes-
tic, capable, womanly woman, the kind
mother and wife. the true friend and
neighbor. DR.. Cochrane comes of Old New
England stock, and is the type Of the stalwart
New England citizen. His father was an
eminent physician. practising his profession
for manv years in the town of Monmouth.
His son, the subject OF this sketch, early
showed prediction for the study Of medi-
cine, and graduated at the Maine Medical
School, but soon became q convert to Homo.
opathy, took a full course in that school Of
medicine, and for % years or more has been
. very successful practitioner, and 10 justly
esteemed 40 one of the leading physicians Of
Kennebec county. He enjoys . large and
lucrative practice, being frequently called In
consultation with the brethren Of his
profession. The presents were many
and valuable, as follows: = silver SER
vice, geld watch chain, large and elegant
oil painting purchased at the studio Of Mrs.
f. X. Pierce of Augusta; q piece OF Rogers
statuary "Fetching the Doctor" and marble
top stand, solid silver spoons, willow rocking
chair, large lamp, silver cake basket. volume
of Shakespeare's poems,a gift from the teach
ers of District No. 4; two silver standard
vases, silver standard vase from Mr.. and
Mrs. Blue and Mrs. Blake of Mon
mouth; silver standard and cut glass
jelly dish, from Mrs. M. Bartlett Of
Wayne; an elegant knight Templar charm,
one-half dozen cut glass goblets, Japanese
waiter, bust of Henry Wilson, Japenese dust
pan and brush from Mr.. Augustus Berry Of
Newton, Mass. silver pie knife and napkin
ring from Mrs j. H. and Miss Flora Cochrane
of Augusta; silver pickle jar from Mr.. and
Mrs. David Marston Of Monmouth; silver
gravy spoon from Mrs. Maria Marston Of
Monmouth elegant volume entitled "Home"
from Mr.. and Mrs. II. Woodward and Mr..
and Mrs. II. c. Sinclair; = large and elegant
silver ice pitcher from Mrs. Moses Bailey;
maple leaves from Miss N. l.. Maxwell Of
lewiston, and a silver combination table set
from MIR. and Mrs, b. K. Reynolds. After
season of social enjoyment, the gathering Wa
called to order in the parlor by Elliott Wood,
Esq, who introduced l.. T. Carleton, Esq.,
to make the presentation remarks. These
were happily responded to by the DR.. Rev.
e. Cobh read n pOem and Rev w. r.
Obear offered prayer, after which hot coffee
and other Refreshments we're served. At
late hour the visitors repaired to their homes
well pleased with the evenings entertain
ment, and with many good wishes for the DR..
and his family.