The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1892-03-23
THE GOLDEN WEDDING DAY.
Maj. and Mrs. L. J. Jones Celebrate their
Golden Wedding in a Quiet and Beauti-
ful Way, Surrounded by Children and
Grandchildren-the Golden
Sheayes.

their Golden Wedding Day, by q
family reunion-within three miles OF
where they We're married.
There were present twenty-slN chill
dren, including sons and daughters-ln-
law, and eighteen grandchildren, mine
boys and nine girls, being their entire
family, with ole exception. Some few
persons coming from quite distance
in order to be present. Two of those
present having attended their wedding
! in 1S42
The cards of announcement were
printed in gold and sent to many
| friends.
In accord with their Quaker-like
| habits and inclinations, there were no
ceremonies Of any special kind beyond
the reading of several addresses and
poems appropriate to the occasIon-one
or more of which being written special
lv in honor Of the day.
Mrs Jones, to interest her numerous
grandchildren, formed what she termed
her "Golden Badge Society,"" by badg-
ing them all with badges Of gold and
golden -colored ribbon with names and
dates printed on them, so they might
have mementos of the day. Next, she
presented to each of their children a
box containing some relics and keep
sakes, consisting Of old jewelry, family
photographs, ETC., some of which had
been in the family many years. And
to each of the grandchildren she pre-
seI.ed suitable book from the family
library. Then she read some verses
written on the occasion Of their mar
riage in 1912, and presented to them
then by David Jones, Quaker cousin,
of West Milton, Ohio, styled
EPITHALAMIUM.
saw two crystal streams
Flow with unbroken motion;
They joined in one, as they did run
Towards the parent ocean.
Isaw two clouds above
The sun was on them shining.
And tinged with light in glory bright
They were III union joining.
saw two flames Of fire,
Like SeTaphS fair ascending:
AS they did rise. towards the skies,
They were all brightly blending.
May such your union prove.
While life to you is given;
And when cold death has stopped Your
breath
Then reunite in heaven.
She afterwards read a most appro-
pirate and touching poem. 1--WE Are
Growing Old Together:
We're growing old together. love,
Our youth has long since fled,
And many of the friends We've praised
Are numbered with the dead.
But though some plans have come to nauSht,
Some pleasures flown away.
The love that made our hearts as one
Has never known decay.
We're growing old together, love;
Our dear ones note the fact,
And testify the love they feel
BY many kindly act.
BY gentle words and looks Of love
They smooth ifes rugged way,
And though the evening shadows fall
The love-lisht makes it day.
We're growing old together, love-
This does not cause a sigh.
The past is rich i'll memories sweet.
The present yields its joy.
A life well spent brings content,
With the hope OF future bliss
For beyond the narrow stream Of death
There's a brighter world than this.
We're growing old together, love;
But time can neer destroy
The record of the happy past,
When, full Of hope and joy,
To cheer each others path.
And bless each other with the love
That shall not die with death.
We're growing old together, love;
How many years have passed
Since first we journeyed side by side,
And this may be our last!
We soon shall lay lifes burden down.
The Gaze, the pain, the strife,
For death is but the Masters call
To enter into l:fe.
Mr.. Geo. S. Mower read an address
written by David Jones in honor Of
their Golden Wedding Day.
Hail. My dear Cousins. Now's the auspicious day
Long looked for doubtfully, as we'll you may,
For few within this world OF toll and strife
Fer reach that period of conrubial life.
With iovs and Sorrows mainly by you known,
Through five decades you hand in hand have gone
Great praise to your Creators surely due,
Who has with life and health thus favored you
now propose a retrospect to cast,
With active mem'ry trav'ling Ger the past
Say of those friends VINO saw you wed,
How many alive how many dead:
How many can with you reunite,
To celebrate again your nuptial night?
Were this day but with you, it would be
One of much Joy but sorrow some to me.
10y, YOU to meet once more this side the grave;
Sorrow, for absence of the fair and brave,
Who with me on the night you married were,
Beheld your marriage and partook your cheer;
Those nuptial scenes, ut subjects for the Muse,
Before rise in panoramic views.
Twas pleasant eve at Springheld'S mansion fair,
The elite Of Newberry were gathered there;-
Hilarious some, still reading youths bright page;
More thoughtful others of maturer age:
We saw you there at Hymen's altar take
Those mortal VOWS which one of two doth make,
A knot so sacred, by the pastor tied,
rt,o+I IaofI and only II.i6
We also heard that pastors fervent prayer,
That YOU the blessings of the Lord might share;
In silence deep the attentive hearers stood,
And looked as though they wished you nought
but good.
Next was circ'lar table, set in state.
That almost groaned beneath its precious weight
Of richest viands wrought with care and skill,
Which standing guests partoots Of with good will.
One thing there lacked some nuptial easts afford
No ruby wine was sparkling on the board,
Which as It's said by wisest of all kings,
Bites like serpent like an adder StlngS:
But which our Nations highest rulers use
At feasts Of state where all may drink who choose
III place of wine, We had what pleased Us ali,
drink nectariouS, void Of alcohol.
The banquet ended, next the guests repaired
To we'll lit rooms and social converse shared,
While younger ones both jests and wit enforced;
The older ones more thoughtfully discoursed
Till at times call, we'll pleased, they all withdrew
Then Sr~ingfeds S halls both dark and silent grew.
OF all the marriages to which I've been
None like to this ever yet have seen.
If I'm the reason asked, then be it known,
Parental presence was at others shown
On others parents looked with JOY and pride,
And gave their '.CSsings to the groom and bride.
Not with one DIV the nuptial pleasures ceased,
But or the next was held All Unfair feast.
Not so with vou;-long ere your wedding day,
Your parents dear by death were calld away
And YOU were in such isolation placed,
Few relatives your nuptial banquet graced.
Hard fortune followed you. but why twas so
No human wisdom can unto Us show.
First Of you,-parents lost at tender age,
But have their images mem'ry page:
The other was so young. as I've been told
No father mother ever did behold
Neer shared, in flial or parental love.
Those heartfelt treasures sent down from above:
Those family lies that are above all price,
That make of home earthly paradise.
Deprived forever Of such love and care
Cast on the world for other hands to rear.
Sure tis enough to make such orphans sad
Who feel rs though they parents never had.
While YOU these states described were passing
through,
Sorrows no doubt Oft happened unto you;
But ne who hears the ravens when they cry
And gives TO fowls of air their food supply !
When He belleld that evil, schemrg men
Your patrimonial interests sought to gain,- |