Morning journal and courier., 1883-09-26

mouth, Springfield and other points or h. terest. The best wishes of many friends ac- company them for their prosperity and hap piness.
 Golden Wedding
 or MT and Mrs. Joseph R. PIatt, of West
 Chapel Street.
 The golden wedding of MT. and Mrs. Joseph R. Platt, residing at 683 Chapel street. was celebrated last evening. The house was filled with relatives and friends and was beautifully decorated with flowers and dried grasses by one of their sons, Alderman Frank s. Platt, of this city. Over the mirror in the parlor was
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 arranged in flowers and in the sitting room ia 8 floral star was 't5O, /" also significant of the years that had flown since the wedding day of the happy old couple. Mir. Platt is native of Milford. Ct., and they were mar ried in West Haven fifty years ago yesterday by Rev. Stephen W. Stebbins their pastor, of the M. E. church in that place Mrs. Platt was Miss Marietta Smith and is a native of West Haven. Soon after their marriage Mir. Platt purchased the place which is still his home and they have lived there continuously ever since. There were then eight acres of pasture and farm land connected with the place now occupied by many very fine residences. Out of seven children born to them, six are living and were present last evening, one of whom, MT. Charles B. Platt, for tho past nine years has lived in San Francisco, Cal, and came to the old home to attend the celebration. With him came Alderman Platt, returning from his recent trip to California. There are also ten grandchildren, most of whom were pres ent. During the evening an address was made by son-in-Iaw, Prof. Abel Clark, of the Deaf and Dumb Asylum, Hartford. Among other remarks, he mentioned the fact that his wife's parents when they first came to New Haven attended the Center church under Rev. Dr. Bacon and after ward the old Howe street church, and now attend at Dwight Place. He also read poem by Mrs. Platt's sister, the only absent sister, en- titled Fifty Years Ago" He was followed by the Rev. T. R. Bacon, pastor of Dwight Place church, who made very acceptable re- marks. Among those present were Mir. and Mrs B. ". Stone, of Orchard street, who celebrated their golden wedding year ago Monday last, and MT. and Mrs Arasmus French, of PA Martin street, who celebrated their golden wedding shert time ago and MT. and Mrs William Goodnough, residing corner of Chapel and Beers streets, who will celebrate their golden wedding in January next. Among the gifts were presents in gold from the children and friends. A fine banquet was served. The tables presented a very handsome appearance. About 100 sat down to the feast. The occasion was one highly enjoyed by all.
 Complimentary Reception
 Ma jOr H. Fl. Strong HOnOred Last Even-
 ing by n Very Pleasant Reception at
 the Grand Union.
 Last evening the Horse Guards met as usu. al at their hall, but instead of an inspection and drill the exercises were of less formal but more festive character. At the hall Pay master Wellman of the Second regiment pre- scented the company with fine clock, the gift of George filling. Major Strong respond ed for the guard. The guard then proceeded to escort Major Strong and Captain Farnam to the Grand Union Hotel. The National band of Wallingford, twenty pieces John McDo- nough leader. headed the procession. At the hotel one of Landlord Tuttle's best suppers
  the guard and many invited guests, among whom were Mayor Lewis, George AIiing, R. P. Cowles, T. P. MerWin, J. F. Gilbert, c. M. Matthews, Lieutenant A: M. Johnson and Captain Morse of the Foot Guards, Col onel Leavenworth, ex-Majors Cowles and Gil bert of the Horse Guards.
 After the supper Captain Farnam arose and said that Major Strong, when he went to the hall knew nothing of what was to be done in his honor, and that the gathering was assembled to show the good will of the company and it's appreciation of what Major Strong had done. He said that the relations of the company with Major Strong had been most agreeable.
 Major Strong said that he went to the hall expecting to have an inspection and drill The band and the clock presented had sur prised him. He spoke pleasantly of his re- cent trip to San Francisco and the fine prog ress the company had made in drilling. He hoped to meet the company in many such occasions.
 Mayor Lewis was then introduced He said he was more than pleased to see the gentlemen of the Horse Guards nearer than he had ever done before. He said he took great interest in the soldiery of the State, soldiery which is not surpassed by that of any other State. He was very much grati. fled that the Horse Guards and Foot Guards had been at Niantic. He said he would be very glad when the State puts it's fostering ChE0 upon every DTaQcQ or the SOlQ1ofy. lie congratulated the Horse Guards upon their fine appearance and upon having such an able commander as Mai. Strong.
 Captain Morse of the Foot Guards then made few remarks, in which he said he hoped that the Horse and Foot Guards would always go to camp with the others. Colonel Leavenworth of the Second regiment made a witty speech. which was loudly applauded. Paymaster Wsllnan was called upon, but excused himself as he made speech at the hall. Lieutenant Hall said the captain had been trying to make an orator of him for thirteen years. He said that Major Strong should always stay by the Guard. Ex-Msyor Merwin then spoke. He said that seeing the uniform reminded him of the dark days of the rebellion, and, as he saw the new faces around him, that the men of war days were growing old. He rejoiced that the same spirit as of old animated the Guard Ex. Ma jor Coles, ex-Major Gilbert Dr. Bellosa and others made speeches, all of which were well received and heartily applauded.