Morning journal and courier., 1885-10-27
AN1NTEREsrlNG OCCASION.
Celebration of Sixtfeth Wedding An nfversary by MT. and Mrs. \. J. Gil bert of Derby.

Celebration of Sixtfeth Wedding An nfversary by MT. and Mrs. \. J. Gill; bert of Derby.
 On the 26th of October, 1825 ia Ridge field, Connecticut, Isaac J. Gilbert, son of Jabez M Gilbert, who was the son of Isaac Gilbert of New Haven, was united in mar riage to Elizabeth Hyatt, daughter of Abijah Hyatt by Rev Marvin Richardson, then pas tor of the Methodist Episcopal church in the town where the marriage was solemized. This simple announcement might, perhaps pass unnoticed were it not for the fact that this worthy couple celebrated the sixtieth anniversary of their marriage in Derby yes terday, where they have resided for over fifty years, honored and respected in the community in which they live. The ami versary was celebrated in a very modest way, only few of the immediate relatives and friends being present. Among these were MT. James Gilbert of Ridge field, S2 years of age, brother of the "groom" and hale and hearty old gentleman who came to greet his younger brother on this suspicious occasion. From this city was Mrs. Daniel Lovejoy, 79 years of age, who is a sister of MT. Gilbert, and who with her brother James, was witness to the marriage that was yesterday celebrated. Of the children and grandchildren of MT. and Mrs. Gilbert present, were Mrs. Rev. John Pegg and husband of Portchester, N. Y., and their daughter, Mrs. Bessie Pegg Mclaughlin, A. H. Gilbert wife and three sons, of Derby, and Mrs Hattie Wheeler, of Derby. The remaining son, MT. J. Mix Gil bert, of Cincinnati, was prevented from be- ing present owing to the serious illness of his son Among the other relatives present were Elias M. Gilbert, wife and daughter, Annie w., MT. and Mrs. Edward Futile and F. M. Lovejoy, all of New Hay en. Among the friends of the family present and living in Derby were Mrs. Maria Durand, ninetytwo years of age; Mrs. Rosanna Hallock, seventy-fve years of age; Rev. A. c. Eggleston, pastor of the Bir mingham M. E. church, and wife, and Mr. Amos Abrams and wife, also of Birmingham The combined ages of the six oldest persons present was 492 years
 The morning hours were passed most pleasantly in the company of the worthy couple, who entertained their friends in most hospitable manner. At p. m. dinner was announced and the worthy host and hostess with their relatives and friends sat down to most sumptuous repast, large portion of which was prepared by Mrs. Gil bert's own hands and in style that would gratify the taste of an epicure.
 After dinner Rev. John Pegg read the fol- lowing poem written for the occasiCn:
 wEDDED SIXTY YEARS.
 o, bride today of sixty years,
 A loving, precious mother:
 We crown thy watching, patient years,
 And ancient faithful lover.
 For sixty years. for sixty years
 Of love and hope and sorrow
 You've looked through all your joy and tears
 Into Gods great tomorrow.
 For sixty years for sixty years
 For right and truth centending,
 With faith sublime that conquest fears,
 
 At sixty years, atsixty years
 Intwilight of the evening
 The Almost Home'' thy spirit hears,
 A peace divine outbreathing-
 For sixty years, for sixty years
 On Gods strong promise leaning;
 The crystal city now appears
 With opened pearl gates gleaming.
 From sixty years, from sixty years
 The golden leaves are falling;
 To fadeleSS realm. with Seraph cheers,
 Your heavenly friends calling.
 The golden leaves, the faded leaves
 To day are round us drifting;
 Your golden hopes. your golden sheaves
 The SOngful heavens lifting
 o, wedding day of Life Divine
 Let in our darling mother
 And shut not out, o gates sublime
 Our Mason fighting brother.
 The company separated at early evening leaving their best wishes for the continued health and happiness of their kind hearted friends.