The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1892-01-08

The Lower Plain rather takes tn,
lead according to the number of socia
events that occurred during the all
tumn and winter. The latest was a
the home of |. A. Merrill on New
Years eve. From 80 until s O'Clock
guests were constantly arriving unit
their pleasant home was nearly filed
the number reaching nearly one hun.
dred. Several towns were represent.
ed, Oxford, Fairlee, Corinth, and Con
cord, VT, South Newmarket, N. H.,
and large number from Bradford.
Coffee and cake were served at nine
O'Clock and the remainder of the even
ing was passed very socially by the
older ones joining in the pleasure of
the younger portion, in games, singing,
etc. The presentation by Miss H. j.
Gardner, was responded to briefly and
feelingly by Mr.. and Mrs. Merrill.
Following is the poem and list of
presents. Easy chair and lounge by
friends and neighbors; lamp from Mr..
and Mrs. III. T. Taplin, silver Iickle
jar and tongs, Mr.. F. G. Taplin of So.
Newmarket; lamp, Mr.. and Mrs. O. r.
Dearborn; dozen silver knives and
forks, Mr.. and Mrs. e. S. Howard,
Concord, Mr.. and Mrs. E. w. Cush.
man, Orfordvile, Mr.. and Mrs. j. l..
Worthley, Bradford: from Mr. Mer-
rill to his wife, one dozen knives and
forks; silver butter dish and one half
dozen tea spoons, Mrs. S. G. Tewks-
bury, Lexington, Mich /; amber berry
dish in silver stand, Mr.. and Mrs. A.
NJ. Merrill, Lexington, Mich; cake
plates, Mrs. n. +. Frary; silver butter
knife, Mrs G.. j Heath, Wentworth.
N. H.; silver butter knife. Mr.. and
Mrs. W. G. COburn; pair dessert
spoons, Mr.. and Mrs. II. If. DeGOOsh.
A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Is greeting oft tonight we hear,
But It's not gala Christmas glad New Year,
Has called so many happy faces I, assemble here
A different duty we are call upon to fill,
A different mission that has called the hill.
silver wedding is the event of the day,
To our host and hostess, we've come our compliments
topay,
OF years they number two decades and half
since Allen took upon himself better half"
Mefhinks his Ihoughts-As | am Ira Allen
Me rl,
My matrimonial bark I'm going to peril
And that he wanted with him no one but Lutte
Not tonight would degn dispute.
Together they have sailed from shore to shore,
Corinth and Bradford DER,
From Dearborn Hill TO the Lower Plain,
Their friends are Legion, could name.
No doubt you've had your little jars and spats
But glorious making up has paid for that
Methinks you have been blest in worldly store,
Sickness sometimes has stood within your door
But the Children God has given yov, two
Are here tonight to celebrate with you
Louie, promising young man to look upon
Any mother ought to feel proud to call her son,
Last, though not least, is Minnie Frances
A @ neral taVOrtc will notice BY the plauCeS
She is her parents pride and joy,
And may She never cause a sorrow to annoy
Soon they Il step out from this your home
To claim another as their
But when intirmites come, as come they will
There's naught will soothe like dauphters tender skill
Then will come the time she will repay,
The devotion you are b-stowing upon her to-day.
One word, cannot pass it by
In sickness Lutte, upon your hand we rely.
A friend in need is a friend indeed.
And your hand is ever ready to relieve.
While writing it may be no harm
To say word, in complement for George and his farm
The madens and widows ought keep expectation bright
For a situation upon that Hill Farm site
Like others old and little aitquated
He may chose some one younger when he's mated,
But we'll wish G cd luck and God speed,
When he wants he Il find the one he peeds.
We've brought tonight with US present OF two
To remind in after days Of this interview,
When from the labors OF the day, Allen you repair
May you find rest within this easy chair,
That we might choose something that would suit,
We selected the lounge for you, Lutte
And if you ever find moments time
Improve the leisure and upon ii recline.
The lamp, the silver and miscellaneous dishes
All come from friends with their best wishes
Should we be spared to the Golden day
Well come again our compliments to pay
We shall be older maidens and older men,
But pray God will spare us TO come again.
Our locks may be white and all walk with cane
But well try to get there just the same"
As we retire to our homes from this interview
We leave our best wishes Mr. Nj. for your estmable
wife and YOU.