The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1893-10-13
Among the Bees.

Possibly some of The PRESS readers are
not aware that Owosso contains q tent,
also hive of live and busy bees better
known as knights and Ladies of the
Maccabees," but it's true as Commander
l.. NJ. Woodin 'and his worthy lady can
assure you. Wednesday, Oct. 4, being
the tenth anniversary of their marriage,
the event was duly celebrated with fam
lily dinner party which consisted ofabout
thirty guests armed with numerous USE
full and appropriate presents, making the
day one of the memorable mile posts
along their life's Journey but that as all
other days drew to close and the guests
returned to their several homes. The
happy couple had settled down to quiet
evenings rest and the contemplation of
the three beautiful and prattling remind
ers of the flight of time the years have
added to their household possessions,
when suddenly three resounding raps de-
scended upon the outer door of the taber-
nacle of their earthly bliss, and when
Brother w. responded he was confronted
by Lady Lewis, r. X. of Adelphi Hive,
disguised as homeless wanderer seek
ing a nights lodging for herself and little
ones. In the fulness of his heart and the
generosity of his nature, the worthy conf
mander of Wilson Tent could not do 9TH
erwise than grant her request. His sur
prise can better be imagined than describ-
ed when upon entering size was followed,
not by couple of "we sma' BARNS" but a
veritable swarm of knights and lady Mac
eabees laden, if not with honey, never
theless with the fruits of their labor. In
his CONSERVATION he fed, seeking refuge
behind a friendly bookcase, although up
on being assured that the Bees were in a
friendly mood and not upon singing
excursion bent, he again came forth, cast
aside his fears aud as usual proved him
self equal to the occasion. Lady Lewis
accompanied by her able assistant, Lady
Wren, subsequently retreated to the pri-
waite sanctuary of the queen bee of the
Woodin hive located in that portion of
the domicile sometimes dubbed the kitch-
en-, apparently intent upon no greater
mischief than the brewing of a fragrant,
though not Intoxicating, beverage for the
refreshment of her numerous progeny,
when behold, she re-appears to make the
startling announcement that each muse
"speak piece" or get no supper, and that
she was not at all inclined to lose her sup
per and representing for the time the
head Of the family, held first place on the
ProRIanhue. cne uvh very gracefully
proceeded with her piece, which proved
to be presentation on behalf OF the Lady
Maccabees Of handsome and exceeding
ly comfortable looking chair to her host
and hostess. They in turn responded in
manner to prove that full hearts need
not studied phrases to give them express
sion. Then the Bees alighted upon and
devoured the honey with which they had
supplied themselves before setting out in
search of their king, and little later, as
'the hands that over the dial crept,''
warned them the wedding day would
soon be numbered with the past, they de-
parted, leaving their friends to rest in
peace until the golden ball in its endless
march through space should call them
forth to the labors of another day, the be-
ginning of new decade.
One OF THE SWARM.