Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-01-04

A very delightful social event took place
at the residence of Mr.. Harvey Black on
Green St. on Monday evening the fiftieth an
niversary of the marriage of Mr.. and Mrs.
Sargent Pullen, the parents of Mrs. Black.
Nearly one hundred persons were present,
and with the sincere and hearty greetings,
the good fellowship of the hour, the interest
in the varied exercises in which the aged
couple and a large circle of friends particle
pated, this was one of the pleasantest events
of the season After the singing of appro-
pirate pieces Rev. G. r. Palmer addressed the
honored couple beginning with vein of the
humorous and making an easy transition to
the retrospect that inspires our gratitude, and
together for half century they would not
now get divorce, he invoked blessing for
the remainder of the journey.
Mrs. I. NJ. Baker read poem written for
the occasion by friend of the family, and
Mr.. Baker made presentation address with
happy turns of thought to which Mr.. Lippin-
colt on behalf of the bride and bridegroom
made very appropriate and excellent reply.
Numerous presents, fitting expressions of the
interest of many friends, we're spread upon the
tables. nice collation. was served, and
during the last part of the evening the Au-
gusta Concert Band discoursed their music
for the entertainment of the guests.
ITO Mr.. and Mrs Pullen this poem is very respect
fully dedicated.
Kind friends have gathered here with you,
To greet the glad New Year,
Bringing mementoes of their love,
Your aged hearts to cheer.
Long years have passed away,
since first you started on
The voyage sf life; nor feared to face
The coming wind or storm.
The tour has not been wholly free,
From sadness, gloom and dearth,
still all your trials but increased,
Your spiritual worth.
Though threatening waves have dashed around.
You have e'er triumphant
For our Elder Brothers precepts,
Your guide you early chose.
Your hearts were filled with sadness,
When your loved ones passed away.
But know you this. 1t ushered in
For them brighter day.
They can be now your teachers;
Help prepare your spirit home.
And love you with grander love,
Than here is shown.
Filial love has freed the past,
Of many doubt. and fears.
And now, will be your staff and stay,
In your declining years.
For closely are those tendrils twined
Around the parent stem.
While the keel is grating on the sands
You can safely lean on them.
We should grow cold and callous,
Did we refuse to lend,
Our tender illustrations,
To parent, kindred friend.
II naught but joy granted;
Each wish, each claim of heart
Life would loose half its pleasure,
Faith, hope, and love depart.
Our sorrows tend to purify,
And elevate our minds.
Beneath the sodden Jumps of clay,
Rich, precious gems, we find.
Your lives have been an earnest prayer,
Your ship been guided well.
"Well done thou good and faithful
Win be the Fathers call.
Since mutual love has held you.
In perfect union here;
Upon the happy golden shore,
VIII reunite you there.
The cruise of oil is burning low,
You have shared with hearty hand,
And on that golden shore of Tina.
You very soon will stand.
While many friends will welcome you,
That once YOU welcomed here
And where procession never ends
VIII dawn your glad New Year.
f. NJ. b.