The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1885-03-05


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ecessary.'-1nree Rirers Tribune.
Golden Wedding.
Married, in Olcott, Niagara Co., N. Y,
Sunday morning, at M. 4. church, Feb 10Th,
1885, by the Rev. Mr.. Cole, Mr. Phillip N.
iced to Miss Sylinda Brown.
Thus early in their fresh young lives these
two united heart and hand and launched their
barque upon the "river of time.' Their
courage strong, their faith resting upon the
sure foundation of Gods word, the begin
ming of the voyage was most propitious.
Steadily have they pursued their way amid
lights and shadows until the golden way
mark drew apace. which time they looked
forward to as one to have reunion of child
rem. relatives and friends.
Dark clouds gathered; loved daughter
who had been sick for months grew worse
and sank into the rest awaiting the children
of God. Their saddened hearts cared nought
for joyous greetings, yet ever they remem-
bered how she wished them to 60 on with
their reunion without her but it seemed
they could not. The severe weather came,
rendering travelling dangerous, and how
could friends from distance reach them?
Anon the white-winged messengers came,
bringing word that the strong, true hearted
brothers would brave the elements and come.
Skies cleared, hasty invitations were sent to
old neighbors and final preparations were
made. Mildly the morning of the Doth ult.
dswned, with snow falling lightly. 1t soon
ceased and the weather was favorable for
delightful ride to their commodious residence
in Almena, where they have resided for over
thirty years.
BY IL o'clock a. III. the rooms were well
filled with guests. Missing expected faces,
upon inquiry we learned that sickness of the
children in both families of their sons, l.. G.
iced of Creston, Iowa, and Augustus iced of
Cadillac, Mich, prevented their uniting in
the home coming. j. X. Failing, husband
of deceased daughter, with two children
from Grand Rapids, was present. II. b.
Wilson, another son-in-law was unavoidably
detained, but Mrs. Wilson and children were
there. Among prominent guests were S. b.
Brown and wife and q. l.. Brown and wife
from Ransom, Mich, j. w. Brown and
daughter and j. G.. D. Brown and wife from
Lockport, N. Y, brothers of Mrs. iced.
Four rnerrier brothers one seldom meets
their wisdom and good taste were shown by
the intelligent, lovely ladies chosen as their
life companions. j. G. Brown, brother in
Detroit, sent letter of regret that failing
health and business duties prevented his
participating personally in the festivities of
the occasion, but warm congratulations were
his. The family and friends assembled pre-
sented q diversity in ages ranging from A. S.
Downing, eighty one, down TO little Oracle
Hayden, only two.
j. w. Brown, in tender and eloquent re-
marks presented the gifts brought by loving
hands, and congratulated the honored couple
upon their long and prosperous life. How
they, the brothers who witnessed the cere-
mony fifty years before, had wished them
God speed, hoping in their well-doing, now
had ample assurance that they had lived their
lives well. The children that had been given
them they had reared to love and serve the
God who bestows every blessing, and they
were an honor to their friends.
He showed too how great an advantage
those whose blood il free from The insidious
poison of tobacco have over those who use
the poisonous weed, for reaching old age.
Again in warm brotherly words did he re-
joice with them that they had been spared
10 reach the year that could only come once
in any ones life, and which so few were per-
mitted to see-the Golden Wedding. Quick
" eyes were filed with tears as the mind in
thought flew swiftly back to their own bridal
morn, when hopes were high and prospects
of long happy life, but husband
here, wife there, bad fallen by the way,
and many present were left TO walk the re-
manning part of the journey alone. It was
If those gone before can look down upon us.
then they too were glad we were met to-
gether and would zee no tears, but smiles
upon the dear faces.
As their wears had been well spent, there
was gladness in knowing il would continue
on the same unto the end. when their
barque would be safely moored in the Golden
Hsrbor.a
at the close Of his remarks Miss Matte
Brown read the following poem:
one morn frli hfty years aeone, IaN
Two life-streams blended into one,
HeuccfOrth two minds OF different mold
Bound hrm together, one become.
What II one life was somber Brown,
Boast not O Scotland of your Tweed,
Far brighter than that stream be,
This stream Of life whose name Il iced.
Thus ON they move through sun and shade,
But whether light or gloom prevail
Gods smile from Heaven shines brightly down
Though storm and tempest may assafl.
Aud one by one the Father sent,
That you might train them for his fold,
Children who brought you Joy and care
Bright girls and boys so sweet and bold.
and when you'd learned to love them we'll,
Behold the home-nest grew too small.
some built them homes to call their OWL
Some, God back TO his In Heaven did call.
And now you've reached the golden year.
Drawn nearer to the golden shore,
And while you greet us gathered here
You sigh for those gone on before.
We bring you gifts OF choicest gold,
Set with the gems of friendships mine.
But more than these you have God love
Ard treasures fair in Heaven are thine.
Far better than the Orieni's wealth,
Are wor;hfu years, a life well spent,
An honest usage Of the time,
Which God himself TO you has lent.
And when In PARADISE crown
OF purest gold entwincs your brow,
May many loved ones meet you there,
With greetings true We do nov.
Mr.. iced arose and responded in voice
choked with emotion. in few appropriate
words Of thanks for the many expressions Of
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