The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-08-07


Vista chimes summoned the visitors
to the parlor of he house, where
DR.. King presided and announced
the following
PROGRAMME:
Duet MssesEnglish and King.
Sketch, f. l.. Stickney
Song, H. Thane Miller,
Remarks. Rv. d, w. Rhodes
Song, Miss King
Jubilee Song.
Lines by Friend.
How Firm a Foundation"
At the conclusion Of the piano
duet, sketch reciting the principal
events Of Mrs. Lewis life, was read
by her grandson.
Mr.. H. Thane Miller, Of Cincin-
natl, sang singularly appropriate
song entitled, "In the days when
we were pioneers.
Rev. D. W. Rhodes, rector of the
church of our Savior, Mt. Auburn,
Cincinnati, next delivered con-
gratulatory address, in which he
said 81 noticed in the sketch that
Mrs. Lewis husband had assisted
in the Wing campaign of 1910 that
elected General Harrison. | have
read of the Republican majorities
rolled up in St. Lawrence county,
New York, the banner county of
the Empire State. This was the
first Wing victory in thirty years,
and | am not aware of the county
ever having been Democratic. | OBJ
serve that Mrs. Lewis was born in
Greenville, Greene county, which
may account for her living to green
old age" He closed his remarks
with most felicitous congratulations
in behalf of the entire company
present.
A song followed, entitled "Voices
of the Woods"
Mr.. Miller alluded to the many
causes for thanksgiving that must
recur to Mrs. Lewis on this delight
full occasion. Among others, he
said the Bible age allotted to man is
three score and ten years, but God
has already given her nine years in
addition. May He graciously vouch-
safe another score, and may we all
be present to participate in the one
hundredth anniversary at this place.
Another solo, "Slumber Song; a
Winter Lullaby" was finely rem
dered. This was followed by a poem
by the genial host Of Monte Vista,
entitled
BIRTHDAY LINES.
As when travell or gains some lofty height.
Looks back upon the landscape with delight.
| And thinks. ~ evenings shadows gather
bout his way.
or what experiences have marked tho toll.
some day
or early morn in hope and beauty clad.
or gathering clouds that made his heart grow
sad.
or noon time heat, and re st by way side stone.
or how he Journeyed-s"metimes left alone.
or valleys passed. Of hillsides gained,
OF easy ways and then OF those that pain cd !;
| or forded streams. and some passed throu & h,
or singing birds, and beautsous flowers that
glow
| To gladden. those who passed their way,
BY adding sweetness to the tOiisOme day.
or all illusions, looking up and on.
or shorter clmbings and those that proved
olong;
| OF hopes solarge. and then OF dark ening fears.
or smiles that Iightened. and OF falling tears;
| Ofsunset CLAW and evening shade
| That gathers now about the journey made
| OF pilgrims met and talked with by the way
OF oil the good and III that marked the day.
| But now he waits, and looking back,
Counts up the good, OF which there Is no lack
Which now more beautiful beholds with
longing gaze,
| While from a grateful heart his homage pays
| To the dear Father who has led him in such
ways,
| And helped to gain the very heights.
| Which now I'LL all his soul with such delights
| So now we wait ut close Of this good day,
with one who long has journeycd DER LIES
way,
And fain would help By word or song,
To make the tourney seem less long;
| While all our wishes here we bring
| To one whose virtues We might sing
Whose deeds Of kindness all have known,
Whose faith and hope SO on have shown
The grace which giyeth LIES best aid,
To gain the honors ALWAYS paid
To those who, struggling on, would seek tC
| win
Tho crown OF life and conquer every sin.
What memories como with this glad day;
What honOrs loved ones here would gladly
pay