The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1894-03-09
Happy Wedding Anniversary.
WEST NEwBURY. VT, Feb. %, 1894.

thirty-tftn anniversary VI tlcl mai l"I %
The gathering was quite successfully
Manned by some of the friends, as sur
nrise. and the result was, that the "Castle
was taken mostly by storm. The heSlegerS
commenced to assemble and form their
ranks for the attack early in the evening"
They came from the hills and valleys IN
heimmediate vicinity and from the adjoln-
ING towns: several two horse loads coming
from Bradford. where the q. A. r. post, OF
which Mr. Banks is the popular commander
has its headquarters The number was so
great THAT it was useless to resist, so sur
render was agreed upon ana possession TAX
en- of the ''w0rks." RenfOrcementS CON
tinued to arrive until the besiegers number
ed about one hundred and twenty-five. At
fer LAYING aside their armOr, and safely de-
posting their ammunition and supplies IN
the Magazine, and seeing that their horses
were all securely and comfortably tethered,
they proceeded to enjoy, to the uttermoSt,
the victory which had been won
The captiyeS appeared to be IN line frame
of mind, the old veteran of three years of
hard service in the late rebellion not seem
ing to have suffered from this, his last en-
gagement, although a surrender had to be
entered upon the records. After some time
had been spent in greetings. interchange of
good fellowship, and merriment, special
detail made furious onslaught upon the
Magazine" and at once commenced to
serve out the supplies, which consisted of
brought as stated, and the finest of coffee.
Rations being disposed of, the beSiegers
began to look around to find some one who
would present to the captves certain arti-
cleS which they had brought with them.
John B. Pickett, Jr., ESQ. of Bradford was
drafted, and at once forced into service. In
his enthusiastically clear, able, and patri-
otto style, he touched upon many points,
among them being the true friendship and
faithfulness of the recipients to their friends;
the faithful performance of duty under the
most trying circumstances; that each was |
rearing pyramid, and that the fact will be
forcibly realized by their friends in years to |
come, when their places In the home circle |
are empty. The speaker then referred to
the national flag, and in what way 1t was
SymbOlical, at least to the veteran soldier,
of the trying times during the rebellion; of |
SteadfaStneSs to duty even unto death; of
the harmony and prosperity which had eX-
listed since peace was declared in the nation.
He then referred to the fact that the gifts
were not given for their intrinsic value but
as token OF the respect, friendship, and
love which the donors had for the recipients
and that they hoped the gifts would ever be
areminder of the fact, and of this most pleas
ant gathering. Mr.. Banks responded very
feelingly, with well chosen words, accept
ing the gifts in the spirit in which they were
given. Rev. c. II. Coolidge, of West New
bury, then made some very interesting re-
marks, after which he read an original poem
written expressly for the occasion, and
which is given below in full.
After prayer was offered, congratulations
and good wishes were extended to the bride
and groom, and to their children. by the
friends present, and the gifts, consisting of
a sofa, two beautiful easy chairs, silver
pickle dish, berry dish, and many other ar
tceS were examined. The younger pOr-
ton of the party enjoyed many games, and
with joke and merriment passed the remain
ing hours, and when the signal for retreat
was sounded in the small hours of the morn
ing, all joined the ranks with the best wish
eS for those left behind and declaring it was
one Of the pleasanteSt occasions of their
lives.
A PRIVATE.
Just as we leave the worlds great year
Columbia's grandest time,
On this glad eve we stop to think
OF eighteen ffty-nine.
In those old times before the war, :
When freedom was the theme
When Northern Banks" then just at parh-k
OF premiums did dream.
The summer time and fall had passed
Thanksgiving Day had gone
Christmas eve, the Years Birthday
OF Lincoln too, and Washington
The shortest month was almost gone
And spring was very near,
AS Alba unused, that winter night,
So thoughtful and sincere: 7
I'm marching all alone,
When might be steady man 4
I'm Ike rolling stone.
at know maid both good and fair,
The eldest of the seven IL
My heart so happy she would make,
Ny home type OF heaven.
"Lucetta KimbaIl will see, U
Thus Alba Morris said
And If her mind and mine agree
At once we will be wed"
The friends arrived, the Parson came,
The magic words to say,
The deed was done, the two made one,
And started on their way.
Let us review now year by year,
Their happy welded life:
Two years of peace,-the next three years
He led a soldiers life
Five years in caring for their babes,
Five more their children claim
"A China Wedding next was held,
Their friends together came;
A Marriage Feast was then enjoyed,
A twentieth way mark set,
The words then said, the tokens left,
They never will forget.
Five short years more are now passed Ger
The Silver Year has come.
A quarter century they're spared
t. enjoy their happy home.
Another five of light and shade
still blest, mid joy or tears,
And here again they pause,-they hail
With joy the pearl of years.
Five years again, the seventh time
A climax here they reach,
time to think, time to pray,
A time for song, or speech
Seven times five years old Time has sped
And you have followed on =
Many dear friends with you set out
But most of them are gone!
With all your cares you've gained gray hairs
Some wealth to you is given,
Wealth in two children you possess,
And one you have in heaven.
We're here tonight one hundred strong, IN
To cheer you on your way, ~
Together up LIES hill climb on,
God bless you day by day.
By faith pursue the happy way,
Your Golden year behold!
The pearly gates at last go through, !
And walk those streets of gold Il
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