Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1884-04-11
Silver Wedding.


One of those pleasant reunions
Tor which tie order of the Red
Cross in this place have become sc
famous, occurred last Saturda,
evening, the occasion being the
twenty-ffth anniversary ot the mar
rage of two of its most respected
members, MI and Mrs. J. H. Nun
son. 1t was a complete surprise
to the worthy couple, and therefore
the more enjoyable to all concerned.
About s o'clock about tweny of the
members assembled at Mr.. Silsbv's
store and proceeded in a body to
MIR. NJ. S residence in East Olympia,
taking with them all the necessa-
ries for royal feast. The number
was augmented by others soon after,
WHO took possession of the pre-
misses and under the able direction
of the ladies', instituted various
games and means of amusement,
while delegation had proceeded to
the dining room and arranged q
display OF choice viands which would
have tempted an anchorite. About
where the rules provide for " Good
of Order" the Wedding March was
performed by Prof. Roberts, and
the gues is (who were in this instance
the worthy couple) and the numer-
GUS hosts repaired to tie dining
room, where an elegant repast was
served in service of silver, much
of which had been provided by the
members as tokens of regard and
mementoes of the occasion. An
hour or more was spent at the fes-
tive board. At the close Of the re-
past, an address liz behalf of the
Encampment was real by one of its
members, which was, in substance,
as follows:
Respected Companions:
1t has been made my pleasing duty to
eXprt SIS to you the deep feeling of regard
which prompts this assem- blagc. 1t was
suggested and its details planned by
friends, aye more than friends, for those
present who are not joined to you 10y the
bonds of kindred are united by that mys-
tic lie which cements the principles of
our beloved order.
est offering of silver, which custom has
made emb!ematic Ofthis memorable epoch
in your lives. it properly symboliZes the
sterling nature OF that compact entered
into Quarter OF a century ago and ratified
under circumstances which indicated the
true metal Ofthe affection which prompted
it. Silver does not tarnish with constant
wear and and is easily FURNISHED into re-
splendant brightness. In metaphor, il
lines the clouds which sometimes lower,
and gilds tie horizon with fleeing bene-
dictiOn when tiredNature sinks rest.
1t il unnecessary to refer to the appro-
priateneSs of some OF the tokens displayed
but a few words may not DE dmisS. The
pitcher is made to hold pure water. whose
sparkling pearls fifty symbolic Il life of
temperance. The tea spoons are beauti-
fully wrought from true metal and their
proper use is to stir up the sweetening at
the bottom of the cup. The bell is an adj
monlsher of duty. and its silvery peal
may gladden. the heart as an accompani-
ment 10 "call TO refreshment." The in
dividual Gators suggest u use the mt ces-
sity for which is not likely to arise in this
household. They ale doubtless very
acceptable devices when their owne RS sit
at opposite corners of the table, while a
domestic cyclone passes over the center of
the festive board. The jelly ladle NAV be
useful in serving that mythical sauce
which is said to equally as well adapted to
the goose as the Xander.
But seriously, these gifts are intended
to portray in some degree the affection
and esteem VIC feel for Isl and En-"
whose cOunsels, sympathy and support
haze silver-lined the clouds which have
sometimes OvershadOwed each one of u.s.
We all realize that
The re- have leen wedlock's joys of swift decay,
Like lightning, seen al once aud shot away,
But theirs were hopes whc'. all unfit TO pair,
Like fire aud powder kissed and flashed to air.
THY soul and THINE, by mutual c0urtship won.
Meet like two mingling flames and make but one,
Union Of hearts, lot hands doth MARI age make,
And sympathy of mind keeps love awake
The silverware consisted of several
pieces of elegant workmanship, beau.
iifully engraved and lettered with
monogram, dates, etc besides minor
articles of value.
at the close Of the festivities the
compsn ny departed with many fer
vent expressions of the hope that all
would. live to celebrate the Golden
Wedding under us delightful au.
anices