Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-09-26
MARRIED FIFTY YEARS
GOLDEN WEDDING OF DR.. PErERKIN
AND WIFE.
Two well-Beloved People Receive the
Hearty Congratulations OF Rela-
tives and Friends.

IDty years hbO lho bclONSu l'nSOoi SA
St James church, Rev. Joshua Peter
kin, was married, in Georgetown, ID. g.,
to Miss Elizabeth Howard Hanson by
Rev. Henry Kepler, and yesterday eve
ming between the hours of 8 and the
couple, "still loving and beloved" cele-
brated their golden anniversary. Many
friends gathered to tender their good
wishes and congratulations, and those
who were unable TO be present wished
them long life and many blessings.
THR HOME.
The street, 70j east Leigh, was crowded
with carriages, and many from other con-
gregations as well as the clergy Of other
denominations were present to do honor
to those who have lived and been much
beloved through many years in this COM
munlty. The entrance to the ball was
ornamented by two large orange-trees.
whose golden fruit glistened amid the
polished leaves Of green, and over the
arch in the hall was the word We'll
come" in bright golden rod, and every
where were baskets of fr1Iits and flowers,
rich yellow tints prevailing. Between
the parlor doors was suspended a hoop OF
autumn leaves mingled with fern, sug-
gesting the freshness of youth and the
mellow maturity of ace, and on a table
was placed ship made OF golden rod,
from which foated two tiny flags bearing
the dates 1898 and 1888.
f, HUSBAND AND WIFE.
The bride and groom presented
beautiful picture standing on allow plat
form with their children. Bishop George
Peterkin on one eide and Miss Rebecca
on thepther, and on a table by were PIC
tures of their grandchildren who could
not be present. Mrs. Peterkin wore
handsome black silk dress with white
tulle folded in the throat, aud carried
bouquet of Mareschal-Neil roses tied
with a broad gold ribbon, the gilt of a
friend. Mr. Peterkin bore himself in
his own gentle and dignifed manner,
making all cordially welcome, and their
son and daughter did the honOrs with
grace and ease. Some Of the young
ladies of the congregation presided in
the dining-roOm. where ices, cakes, fruits,
and coffee and tea were served.
THE wEDDING-CAKEs.
Two cakes were conspicuous by their
handsome decorations. One, the gift of
Mrs. Dr. Robson, was finished at the
top by two doves, the other, sent by
Mrs. Judge Meredith, was ornamented
with ladder on each side, converging
at the top, upon which was fastened a
golden lucky-bone, and on the rounds
OF the ladders in gold letters were the
words "Wooden," " "Tin." Crystal, .
"Silver," and "Golden," representing
the stages by which this fortunate couple
had climbed the ladder. reaching Its
climax, which was the "bone." 1t WAS
happy conception and well wrought
out. The table was adorned in the CEN
tre by an elegant design composed OF
three kinds of flowers, and the dates in
violets were upon the mound which
divided the o"'er two parts.
PROM TIE CHURCH HONE.
There were numerous tokens Of affec-
ton from many friends, but none more
prized than those sent by the ladies Of
the Church Home, each of whom attest
ed her affection by gift, and there were
thimbles and gold spectacles and many
other valuable and useful presents, and
one pretty plnsh box filed with golden
guineas. Amid all this was that
air of refinement and good taste and
cheerful grace which brought to mind
Goldsmith's description Of beautiful
Christian home
"C0ntonied Toll and hosptable Care,
And kind COMMUNAL Tenderness arc there;
And Piety. with wishes placed above,
And steady Loyalty and faithful Love-"
PERSONAL.
Or. Peterkin has been rector of st.
James church since 1888.
st. Marks church is the offspring of
st. James and sent handsome floral de-
sign to the Doctor last night.
Mr.. William Peterkin, brother Of
DR.. Peterkin, and who WAS one Of his
groomsmen at the wedding in 1888, was