The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-04-30
Golden Wedding.

One of the happiest occasions that have
taken place in Deering, occurred at the resi-
dence of Mr.. and Mrs. Cyrus Greene at
Woodfords Saturday afternoon and evening,
upon the fiftieth anniversary of their mar
riage. In the evening the little Doten broth
ers, one Of them scarcely tall enough to look
upon the table where the music sheet was'
executed with the instruments, with admira-
BILE effect, several excellent selections of mu-
sic, after which L. B, bennett read the fol-
lowing letter, and presented the happy cou-
pie with Johnson's Universal Cyclopadia in
eight volumes:
PORTLAND, Me-, April 2S, 1888.
TO Mr.. and Mrs. Cyrus Greene:
Hearing that the fiftieth anniversary OF your
wedding occurs this 28th day OF April. the writ
ers desire, Notwithstanding your protest against
bringing presents on the occasion, to assure you
of their continued friendship and remembrance,
and to congratulate you upon so happily rounding
out hall century of married life.
The accompanying volumes seem TO us appro-
pirate, because nothing is more grateful IN the
afternoon of life than the pleasure derived from
good books. Please accept the same with the as
surance of our highest regard.
FREEDOM NASH. DANIEL w. TRUE.
q. X. MILLIKEN. Il. M. COUSENS.
L. b. DENNErT. A. N. HAwEs.
l.. B. bennett said that fifty years carried
us back to A. d. 1888, and said he:
have reckoned the years since old '3S,
And ciphered the sum on paper and slate,
Aud find there is error in nflxing the date,
Or blunder in adding, or other mistake,
Which needs strengthening out before ts too late.
For somehow there's destiny, some call 1t fate,
Which hastens the years, but shortens the rate,
That the wife grows old, as well as her mate.
Now the arithmetics fifty cannot relate
To Cyrus and Eliza without a rebate
ThaPll bring II to thirty, or sweet twenty eight,
For are they not smiling to hear us crate,
Bout half OF century since old '3S?
Who will believe till the certificate is read,
Since they furnished the house with table and
And Joined in the race, with one heart and head,
That fifty new summers and winters have sped?
But who knows the best, if not husband and wife,
How long they have lightened the burdens OF life,
Each for the other, both morning and night,
Cheering the dark days and making them bright?
That Cyrus has traded from stock ever new,
Best goods in the market, at prices ever fair,
Full weight, and good measure, and dealings
He has raked in shekels of silver and gold.
And has laid up treasure, so when ne gers olu
He can laugh at cold weather. or darK' rainy
Ride round through the country, or take a long
Where the birds sing the sweetest, with musical
Pluck daisies in clover, or do as he pleases,
In the fresh air OF sea shore, or. mia mountain
Or, when he feels like it, read up on the topics
Relating to polar zone, temperate or tropics.
In hooks 90 10 Europe, and see how they do it.,
Come back the same night, ana tne next aay re-
Go South with the birds and slay all the winter,
Come back in the spring without sign OF wDlm-
Grim up his apple trees, and set things In order,
White roses In center ground, and pnks in the
But let him alone to find ways of amusing,
For he has been his own boss, and VIII do his
own choosing. - ..,-
They saw he was never once known to miss
square game at euchre, or four-handed whist,
But plays on the ace cards, with partners best,
Takes the queen with king, and trumps for the
rest
But Cyrus has had, since the time he was We'd
helpmate TO comfort the days that have sped.
And his good wife has been partner, indeed,
of his pleasures and labors in all times Of need.
But let us not tarry recounting the years,
But cheer up their hearts, andibanish their fears
And send them a-laughing and jolly to bed,
Well pleased with the occasion as when they first
wed.
Mr.. Stephen M. Watson read, in very ac-
ceptable manner, pleasing poem, which for
want of space we regret that we must omit.
Aud Lang Syne was sung, after which, as
well as during the afternoon and evening,
refreshments were served.
We noticed, among many others, the fol-
lowing well known citizens of Portland and
their wives: Weston f. Milliker, Willard Ii.
Woodbury., Solomon L. Corses, Daniel w.
True, w. ii. Milliken, and Thomas f. Lamb,
also Mrs. Milliken, mother of Weston +. and
Charles r. Milliken. Deering people were
present in large numbers.