The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-10-25
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CHAPTER xxIx.-FARRwELI.
The beautiful dream OF lifel How few
real ze their ideall The eventful evening
that had been the theme OF conversation
by large circle OF friends. and the one
event OF life 20 the immediate actors had
l,rrsived The immense hall az Blue Ridge
w. oiled with friends, eager 20 witness
H. marriage OF Colonel Fred Haynes, OF
the United States. 10 the beautiful Annie
Wren. What fascination a wedding has
for young and old
The bri,.al party were To occupy a broad
stage or dais that had been beautifully
decorated for the occasion with more taste
and skill than usual by the artistic hand
OF Lady Hortense. There were flowers
everywhere. The room seemed bower OF
bloom. Annie was TO be led 10 the altar
by her aged father. She wore, over dress
OF white satin, a dainty robe OF lace, a veil
Of English point, necklace OF fine pearls
and wreath OF orange flowers all white;
and In this snowy cloud Annie looked
more lovely than ever. Sir Wren, with
his long white beard. reminded me OF my
childish pictures Of the patriarch Moses.
The Colonel was In full evening dress
suit His eyes bespoke happy future for
NY iitttt iiltiius IN tntt tOOh thtI ptnttF
before the altar thought that they might
challenge the finest Greek or Partisan taste
for perfection OF form, feature and cos
tune.
How short the ceremony How much II
means as IL runs out In the years TO GOMEZ
To some IL brings n train OF uninterrupted
Joy and condolences; 20 others pain and dis
appointment.
Congratulations were offered, mingled
with feelings of sadness; for on the NOR
row our party were To separate. at may
be for years and IL may be for ever" was
the refrain. Yet there was no murmuring
with signing We grieved 90 be separated
from the friends we had loved SO long,
but this was happy closing scene for our
holiday period Now we must buckle ON
the armor OF life and take an active part.
A happy. joyous time of rest and recreation
IL had been
A banquet had been prepared for the
closing The great dining-room was bril-
liantly lighted Illumination is a necessa
ny accompaniment To Joy; mist and shad-
ows are not welcome To the happy. The
hall was gay with birds and flowers. The
table flashed and sparkled with glass,
china, gold and silver. From an ante room
came soft strains OF music as from some
1olian harp
Annie, the beautiful bride, was seated
between her father and her noble young
husband, while Mrs. Haynes sat by Sir
Wren. My sweet wife was by my side, as
bright beam OF sunshine as of old. The
merry guests were oil seated, and quiet
conversation was the rule The Duke OF
Melvorne sat beside his noble Duchess.
still as charming ~ when we first met her
in the mountains OF the far away land OF
blue skies and broad prairies. Mr.. and
Mrs. Loilard were as jovial ms ever, and
many were the jokes we passed on our time
honored guide Lord Sanders, with HIS
tall, angular. over-dressed wife and snowy
daughters were all conspicuous for the
amount OF diamonds they wore and for
their reserved and naughty demeanor.
At dessert Sir Wren was called on 10
toast the newly married couple.
"You will not escape two sermons-one
from the bishop, which you have heard"
he said, bowling across the table TO Bishop
Bede, and now one from me. Listen. my
children. Adore each other. BE happy
Now is the budding time of hope and trust;
let not the chilling blight Of discordant ell
ements blast the tender flower. The world
lacks pcrfume IL lacks the charm OF love.
too much To love and be- loved--what q
miracle is wrought Love, woman and q
kiss are circle; they form our universe
from the cradle 20 the grave. Exist brave
ly for each other Hide your anger; wounds
may heal but the scars remain. Life is
too short In It's arrowy flight for even an
angry word. Love was child six thous-
and years ago. and has right TO a long
white beard though as youthful as ever"
concluded Sir Wren, stroking his long
beard as he resumed his seat.
Melvorne was called TO answer 10 the
toast. Civilization"
"My friends long life 20 woman. She Is
the central feature OF civilization. He who
trains son trains man. He who edu-
Gates daughter educates nation. Civ.
ilization has brought the university 10 the
poor MANS door. In the newsboy's sachel.
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