The Appeal., 1890-06-21

all blessings health he was permitted by
kindsprovidence to live and grow, and
when he arrived at the age of Is that
period oflife when every boy thinks
Himself a man. He left his old home in
lancaster, and took up his apode in the
city of Philadelphia, and residing there
some ten years and at the age of twenty
he took for his guide these three princi-
pies, Faith, Hope. and Clarity"
Faith in God, Hope in immortality,
Charity to all mankind. Then he found
that in order to live by. these principles
he had to put on these two check lines,
truth and union," truth is divine at
tribute, it is the foundation Of every
virtue, to be good and true are the first
lessons that are taught to man, and up
on this theme man contemplates and
upon It's dictates, he regulates his heart
and his conscience. Union is so closely
allied with truth, that he who enjoys the
one is seldom destitute of the other;
hence while he is influenced by these
great principles hypocricy and deceit,
is Danish from with in him; sincerity
and plain-dealings distinguishes him as
man and his heart and tongue Joins
in the promotion of other welfrre will
these grand principles inculcated, he be-
came tired of his new home he storted
out upon his pilgrimage journey; travel
ing all the while with the course of the
sun. We all know that the sun rises in
the East, and at high noon it is ie the
South, With is said to be the beauty
and the glory Of the day and finally sets
in the West. .4$%ssE %sg
My friends SUN arose in the East
when he had reached his first score.
When at forty, he reached thehigh noon
of life which was the beauty and glory
of his manhood and now he is in the
West, his sun has not yet set, and it
gives me unspeakable pleasure to be
here tonight to congratulate my cid
friend Jas. K. Hilyard upon the Goth
anniversary of his birth, and may be
live to see many more. Mans allotted
time is three score and ten, and through
a merciful providence he has been per-
mitted to live his three score, and is
blessed with health and strength, and
with host of friends to help him cele-
brath this the greatest event of his life,
Finally my friend Jas. K. HiIyard it j..
my hope and shall ever be my prayer
that; when your sun is setting in the
western horizon of life you may have
an unt1inching faith in God, and an
everlasting hope in Immortality, they
shall gain for you an inheritance in that
building not made with hands but eter-
naly in the heavens.
Mr.. and Mrs. Allen French were
not present but sent their regrets
and the following original poem by Mrs.
French, which was read by Mrs. G. F.
Wilkins:
How Oft our thoughts revert to home,
At each returning day of birth;
Perchance tho many mllesiwe' We roamed
Across Gods lovely earth.
And now though years are passing by,
We hail it still with joy;
And, to the meadows yet would he,
The same as when boy.
But when we've reached our sixtieth ear
We then should think of Him;
And, honor, glory, also fear,
The Saviour of all men.
And, now, kind friend should you be
blessed .- ..,'
With three score years and ten;
My prayer is, that You'll have rest,
With Jesus Christ.-Amen. ...
The next was very humorous
speech by F. L. McGhee ESQ.,,
who cautioned Mr.. Hilyard that he
must not lose his temper when he
loses game of whist. Then quartette
was sung 'Sweet and low," after which
Mr.. F. D. Parker spoke upon "Friand.
ship and Love-" calling the attention OF
the friends of the Friendship that exis-
ted between Mr.. Hilyard and Mr.. VIM.
A. Potter of Philadelphia he said that
Mr.. Hilyard had made the acquaintance
of Mr.. Potter when the were boys of Is
years of age they were both born upon
the same day of the same year and that
their friendship had ripen into love
and they both exchange birthday greet.
ings on each and every birthday. Mr..
Potter sent to Mr., Hilyard on this the
Goth anniversary of his birthday q
beautiful cake valued at $25 90 they con.
trast their friendship to that of Damon
and Pythias after which the party broke
up voting it the most pleasant affair Of
the season. @s# &.
Mr.. Hilyard was the recipient of the
following presents: Life of Sheridan
I. H. Lyles; silk suspenders, w. A.
hilyard; two cut glass berry bowls, Mr.
and Mrs. B. Davis; half doz. fine hand.
kerchiefs, Mrs. F. L. McGhee; unique
paper knife, J. H. Hickman; neck scarf
J. @. Adams; large easy chair. Mrs. j
X. Hilyard; china cup and saucer
Daniel Hardin; box of French candy
Mrs. Troy Brown; large pound cake,
Mrs. d. Tolbert; large fruit cake, w. A,
Potter, Philadelphia,
How is This.
| know of q young couple who bought
Of Smith & Farwell, 339 E. 9TH street,
goods amounting to s69.25, paying only