The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1890-09-04
SILVER WEDDING.

Hon. Dwight l.. Burgess, the genial
Assemblyman Of this county and his
good wife have passed the silver milestone
in their journey through life This event
occurred last Thursday, August 28th. 1t
was celebrated in a delightful fashion by
about seyenty-ffye old friends who gath
cred at Mr.. Burgess hospitable home in
Brighton and all passed a very pleasant
afternoon and evening. Mr.. and Mrs.
Burgess have d host Of genuine, true
friends, and their sincerity was never
more true than at this time when warm
hand grasps and clear eyes emphasized
the hearty congratulations spoken by all.
The sentiment of the occasion is beautiful
ly expressed in the following poem writ
ten for the occasion by one Of Mr.. Bur
CESS nephews:
SILVER WEDDING.
1865-189o
lust five and twenty years ago, a struggle fierce
That filled the land with tears and woe, and lev
elled weak and strong
Was settled and the guns still that hurled
forth death and flame,
That peace shall reign DER vale and hill in Free
dom's glorious name.
lust five and twenty years ago, the nuptial knot
tied
The union formed by man below by God was
sanCtifed
And they who had before been two. by law became
one;
partnership with love, it's true, for capital was
begun.
| The years rolled by in happy way, contentment
was their share,
When junior partner came one day, and Joined
this happy pair.
kindred dear,
We welcome in with joyous sound, the five and
twentieth year.
Ring out! Ring out! Ye merry bell, glad welcome
to our host,
And let thy silvry echoes swell our voices in this
toast:
Bring every year some blessing new, nor sorrow
find its way
Where labor's shared, and cares are few, and ali
HOWARD M. EMMONS.
Baltimore, Md, Aug TO- 1890.
The day was perfect for such an occa-
sion and the guests were scattered all over
the house and lawn. Refreshments were
served to them as they were sitting
around wherever they happened to be.
Time has not dealt very severely with
Mr.. and Mrs. Burgess and they bid fair
to see their golden wedding easily enough
with ordinary care of themselves. 1t is
certain that their friends everywhere,
both those who were present and those
who could not be there, unite in the heart
lest wishes for them of as bright and
happy a golden wedding as this was Of
silver AS testimonials of the regard and
esteem of neighbors and friends the fol-
lowing list is eloquent The presents
were all rich and beautiful, as fitting the
expressions Of the esteem in which Mr..
and Mrs. Burgess are held by all who
know them. AS they turn now on the
brow of the hill and begin the journey
down the sunset side of life, may their
hearts be warmed and happy in the con-
seriousness of appreciated worth. Follow
ing is the list Of presents:
A beautiful silver ice pitcher by club compos-
ed of the following ladies and gentlemen: Mr. and
Mrs D. 3. Maynard, Mr. and Mrs M. Bacon, Mr.
MI. and Mrs F. Hartnell, Mr.. and Mrs. E. Sher-
man Mr. and Mrs. A. Booth, Mr.. and Mrs. w.
Bloss, Mr.. and Mrs. G. Booth, Mr. and Mrs. A.
Patterson Mr.. and Mrs. ]. r. Hyde, Mr. and Mrs
Crowley Mr.. and Mrs. b. Stocker, and Miss M
Bryant.
A lovely tea set consisting of teapot, creamer
sugar bowl and spoon holder by Mr. and Mrs
Henry Blackman, Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Black
man, MI and Mrs A. Gulick Mr.. and Mrs. A. a.
Burgess Miss Louise Burgess.
Berry dish and 7oon by Mr.. and Mrs j. G.
Weed Dalark Ark.
Chicago
Butter dish by Mr.. Philip Lentz, Kenosha.
One dozen solid silver teaspoons by MISS +. L.
Northway Milwaukee.
Cake knife by Mr.. and Mrs. Stew art, D. G:
Set fruit knives by Mr.. and Mrs A. r. Geldlngs,
Pie knife by Mr. and Mrs, E. voak.