The Newtown bee., 1888-06-22

Sun are concerned in the production of
 something which cannot fail to outsell
 all competitors, if any appear. The
 plan, as explained to BEE reporter, is
 this: There will be three grades. The
 first, for officers and committees, is slight
 ly smaller than silver dollar, bearing
 on one side head of Washington and
 the motto, sWe Live to Advance, Not to
 Recede;" the other has a representation of the Soldiers monument and the words, "Grand 4th July Celebration, Bridge port: ls36-1sss." They will be gold plated. The device for attaching to the coat consists of two horizontal bars, from which the American flag is sus- pended. A bar and ring at the bottom sell for $l and 300 will be produced. The next grade, also gold-plated, will be l lighter, less elaborate in every way and will cost 50 cents. Of these, designed for those who may not wish to pay the extra price for the finer medal, about 100 will be struck. The third quality is a silver badge, supported by an American eagle. These are for sale on the streets
 during the celebration and will be richly ! worth the price, 15 cents. One thousand medals will be issued and the work done by George H. Lovett & Co.,, Broadway, New York, firm which has made med als for many such celebrations. Messrs ! Bradshaw and Rich expect them about l the 25th and think that there will be no l difficulty in disposing of the entire lot. There was pleasant gathering at the
 home of Mrs Julia M. Arlington, May 31, to celebrate the S9th birthday of her
 mother, Mrs Mercy Morris. The old 1 lady, in spite of her years, was very l smart and active; in fact she was the life of the party, quick at repartee and
 fully able to give and take a joke as any
 of the younger ones. There were pres
 ent children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and other relatives of the
 family. The evening passed pleasantly
 and will long be remembered by those
 present. At 9 o'clock the party were in- vited to the dining room, where bOun- tiful table was spread with all the good things one could wish, which were hear tily enjoyed. While at table, the follow
 ing poem, composed by the oldest daugh-
 ter, Mrs A. s. Van Alstyne, better known
 as Fanny Crosby, was recited by her in an impressive manner. With music and
 singing the party broke up, each wishing Grandma Morris happy return of her
 birthday. e.. TO OUR MOTHER ON HER BIRTHDAY. 1 Tender thoughts their spell are weaving, Hallowed memories round us twlne, 'TiS the birthday Of our mother And her years are eighty nine; ! Years that, fraught with many changes, Came and went as flies a dream; 1 Came and went as speeds an arrow, Or meteor's flashing beam. l But her eye retains a luster And her face genial glow I That illumine every feature 1 With the smile of long ago 1 And we fancy that the Autumn Of her life is waning now And forget the Winter snowfakes ! Resting lightly on her brow. ! Mothers birthday and her children, ] Three in number are all here; From the sunny past recalling Words of love we still revere. Four grandchildren grace our circle,
 Breathing wishes kind and true. Mothers joy, to make still brighter, See! her great grandchildren, too. l But, our hearts must pause & moment, Der the missing ones to mourn; 1 Where are William, Lee and Byron? | Will those dear ones nc'er return! Twill our mothers birthday never Bring them back to us again? We shall listen for their foOtstep, We shall watch for them ill vain. l But, the voice of Him who suffered And hath risen from the tomb Gives KS comfort in our sorrow, l Whispers hope beyond the gloom. | O. the bliss of sweet reunion, When the last wild storm is OCT,
 When our souls have braved the tempest And our bark has reached the shore. Mothers birthday! God reward her
 | For her gentle, patient care.
 May He light the path before her | Is the burden of our prayer.
 1 And may all who now are gathered,
 I On this happy eve so bright,
 l Meet at last beyond the river
 Where they never say goodnight
 l SOUTHPORT.
 ,I,n hac faA re