The Press., 1888-03-01
MONSON. (Cerrespondence.)

THAT PLEASANT WOODEN
 Everybody had such good time Wash ingtons birthday at the wooden we'd ding of that patriotic couple, MT. and Mrs Fisk Grant Rogers, of which brief mention was made in last weeks Press. that not only those who were attended, but those who were not 80 fortunate, desire to see it reported more in detail.
 Wm. Fl. Rogers, the blind father of the groom, very modestly grants an especial request that his unique little address of presentation be published. It is as fol lows ..-- 1 My dear son. You were doubtless much surprised when you received the summons at Westboro, requesting your presence at your home on this, the evening of February twenty second. And now Mir. and Mrs. Rogers you stand before us charged with no misdemeanor, but surrounded by circle of friends, who | have assembled here this evening to offer you their cong eatulations on this, the fifth 0nni- versary of your marriage. Also to leave with you tangible tokens of their friendship and esteem.
 In behalf of these friends present and those that are absent, present You this table, cloth table ware, and also small sum of money In the acceptance and enjoyment of the e gifts prize them not simply for their intrinsic value, but from the fact that from the heart ! of each contributor, coup ed with his dona- ton, there went out towards you a iendly feeling of esteem, wei wish for your welfare and happiness May you, my son, in all your dealing with your fellow men, ever merit their confidence and trust.
 Gold will rnish, silver will corrode, de- faulting bank cashiers decamp with the hoard ed wealth of others moth and rust corrupt the richest of earth's treasures but good name well earned, we'll guarded, well main- tained, will shine ever bright, like star ot the first magnitude, resplendent in the heav- ems. May success crown your efforts, and the blessing of the Almighty Father rest upon you and yours.
 The "table" referred to above was a handsome black walnut extension table, the ''cloth" bright spread for the same, and the "table ware" china table servlce of pure white. In the center of the table rested an elegantly decorated brides loaf, inscribed with dates '83, '88, presented by the groom's mother. Mrs. Jennie Rogers, who received the guests in lustrous brown silk, the wedding dress of nearly a quarter of a century ago.
 A side table was spread with other gifts, which were delivered into the keeping o1 the surprised and happy couple, through the eloquence of Wilson Tucker. These gifts consisted of pretty water set prt . @ lted by Mrs. and Mrs. Frank Hamilh n of Palmer, fancy articles, trays, napery, etc., and especially another brides loai made and adorned by Mrs. George Blan- chard, the brides mother. The envelope containing small sum of money" held $l2, one dollar each for each year of we'd ded life for Fisk and Hattie, and one each for their fine little boys, Freddie Gsrdn T, cute, curly headed, little fellow, and N NxuiT0 h0 6ox1 NH George Washington, and celebrates his na- hvity February twenty y-irst, which entities nim, one would suppose, to become hih country's grandfather, when years, ,and wis dom, and goodness shall have borne "thelr blushiug honors thick upon him." h It . sponse to these addresses the couple re- turned thanks in becoming manner. Do- nations and congratulations were received from Michigan, New York City, Worcester, etc.
 Refreshments, consisting of sandwiches, cake, oranges, confectionery, tea and cof fee, served in the grand army mugs, were followed by music, games, and lastly g kitchen dance. Misses Nellie Squires, Oarrle Burdlck, Mr. W. Fl. Rogers and others presided at the organ, g young brother of the groom led of with mouth instrument, academy girls rendered sacred songs with their clear, young voices, anC altogether, the fifty guests emphaticaly decided this event to be the happiest (! the season. Mr. Rogers returned to hi new duties at Westboro the following morning. Thanks for wedding cake. I The Dorcas society hold their fair a the Congregational church parlors Tues day evening.
 Mir and Mrs. Oliver Bliss and daugh ter drove to East Hartford Wednesday tC celebrate the birthd y of Mrs. Bliss grand father, Daniel Brewer. It is g beantifu custom, this annual gathering of relative to commemorate the nativity of one who