The Hawaiian gazette., 1884-12-24
A "Goldon" Anniversary.

Mr.. and Mrs. j. 81. Oat, ST. a well known and
much respected couple who have journeyed to-
pether hand in hand, adown tho river of Time,
for the past fifty years, celebrated il becoming
manner the fftieth anniversary of their nuptials,
ut their residence Punchbowl street. on the 18th
inst. The worthy couple themselves intended to
have had only quiet family gathering on the aus
piCiOus occasion and the beaming faces of their
children and their childrens children would have
been as pleasant and heart warming an occurrence
as the celebrants hoped for But the children and
many friends of the couple desired, intended and
brought to fulhllment, more elaborate pro-
Cramme and the occasion of the celebration, of
the twain's successful passage of the Rubicon of
fifty years of happy welded life was a social event
which brought 10 the Dat residence representatives
of the wealth, intelligence and beauty of Honolulu,
who paid their der0ie TO the couple and left many
. golden remembrances Of their aloha respect and
esteem.
The reception, at the residence, was from IN
a. 10 O'Clock 2. m. and between those hours the
hale and hearty although silyered, celebrants were
handicapped by members of the Royal Family
Government officials, members OF the consular
and diplomatic corps, and delegations of the pub
lie generally, who rendered congratulations on the
past and expressed good wishes for the future, Of
Mr. and Mrs. j. NJ. Dat, Sr.
One of the many pleasant surprises Of the happy
occasion was serenade by tho Hawaiian Military
Band, detailed for the duty by His Excellency the
Governor of Oahu, and the Seautiful selections
admirably rendered by the performers, under the
direction of Band-master Berger, were much ap
preciated by the old couple and were pleasant
treat to the large company of callers
Mr.. and Mrs Dat Miss Z. Crocker) were mar
ried by the Rev Il. Chase, in New York city, De
cember 18th, 1884. They have had niue child
rem five sons and four daughters, only four OF the
number, however, being alive and those
four, sons. OF these, two married ones ]. NJ. Jr.,
lpOpularly known as Mort,l Is one of the leading
stationers of this CITY. John NJ who assists In the
conduct of his fathers business, reside here and
Fred i. unmarried, Secretary OF p. ). n. Co.,
reside IN Honolulu. Lewis A. married, resides in
Norwich Conn.
The following poem prepared FOR and read On
the happy occasion. Is by Mrs. 3. L. Dillingham;.
Could we turn backward the great tide OF years
Breaking 70 long On the green shores OF time,
Midst the bright hilloWs that chb and that flow,
We should hear echoes Of sweet wedding chimes
Echoes that trcmblC with memories dear
Tones oyernowing with tcudcrest truth
Harmonics limiting OF heaven below
Telling story OF love and Of youth.
Rung the first peal Of those soft wedding bells
over the snow, through the clear frosty air;
fstherlaud far away, holding them dear:
Home Of adoption this summer land fair
Gladly to-day the sweet echo repeats,
Setting each crystalized cadence 20 words
All happy hearts for themselves snppiy,--
Turning tue strain, 20 the free notes OF birds
Greetings Of love and sneercst regard
brings every guest and acquaintance to-day
Honored, 20 press hands united 20 long,
Happy, thus tributes OF friendship TO pay.
Fifty long ycars Of LIES sunshine and storm
Shared with faithfuluess, crown you us peers;
Mutual The ttust, so The cares lighter grew,
Swcetcr the joys and more tender the tears.
Sacred the retrospect. precious the task
Half a long century thus To review
What were once trials, brief shadows appear
Scenes Of younC years seem as yesterday rev
Hardships and crosses and wen earned success.
Mingled together In Gods perfect plan
Lie al your feet mosaic complete,
Wrought for eternity, during lfc's span.
Quiet and blsy your lives, but your hands
Ever employed in serving mankind,
Help at all times with sympathy true.
Welcome and cheer az your board, all might Ind
Over the ocean. afoat on all seas,
Spread the white wings you have fashioned for years
Emblcms OF purity. blessing and hight
Long mny your banners encircle the sphere
Kindred afar send you greetings to-day
Children and grandchildren joyful unite
Golden the wishes that fan at your feet
Golden the sunset comcth the night.
Golden the year. that pray are TO
Laden with peace yoar last DAYS 10 adorn.
Golden Code promise, strong in their faith,
Golden viii dawn resrrreciious glad morn.