The Southern herald., 1894-08-17

asre he attendants of the above
esupls q, their marriage. john c.
Eilkinson. Eho vas present 81 the
marriage. and Mrs Iwi from Gin.
Ion. IA only surviving sister Of
Mrs.. Bsrrybill, and abou, her age,
with many others. but the most
nuliesable feature was the presence
afthe venerable beads OfIhs family.
silb Ehitsned locks. surrounded by
II children, As grand apd ? great
grandchildren, these, With The 10.
vitsd guests. composed the gather
ing as before stated Of over 100
AilsF q general social greeting.
Prof. ]. J. SPRINGFIELD, wi b bis se-
eonplisbsd assistant teacher, Miss
connsrly, furnished delightful mu-
sic, vocal and Instrumental, ,prepara-
tory 10 religious service conducted
By Ed. J. c. Wilkinson, who read
from the Scriptures appropriate
portions relative 70 the institution
u marriage, and the duties and
responsibilities Of those who enter
into this holy alliance, from which
he delivered an interesting dis.
course. At the conclusion Of the
service and the enjoyment Of a
melon feast, dinner was announced
and to the long table, prepared for
the occasion, the guests were in
vitod 70 partske Of a sumptuous
display Of good things prepared
10 great abundance, and Of be rich
esi and most inviting visnds that
money or the country could afford.
The table was made to sway under
The weight Of its burden, yet every
thing was arranged systematically
sod best Of style. And be il said 10
the credit Of this large assembl,
that the conduct at the table VISA
the most orderly considering the
number that we remember 10 have
seen At q public festival, no rush to
the table, all polite and drfsreniial
Dinner over, Prof. J. J, Springfield,
after leading in some sou stirring
music, by request, delivered an
appropriate address, in which -hr
presented some beautiful thoughts
connected with the higher duties
OF life, its aims and ends, as viewed
from . moral and religious stand.
point, which was highly appreciat-
ed by the audience, whose attention
was profound throughout the de-
livery Of bis speech. Atthe request
Of the family and friends ws follow.
cd the Professor in on address to
the assembly, who gave US patient
and respectful hearing.
James N. and Emily Berryhill
were married August 9Th, 1874, a
half century ago. The road from
Hymen's altar had been travelled
by millions, yet 10 them the journey
was new and they moved carefully
and cautiously along, some times in
iiowery fields, inhaling the aroma
Of . thonfand sweets, with high
hopes Of tho future and all happi-
ness that falls to the lot Of bumani-
y, this is The case With most newly
married people, but how evanescent
are the highest pleasures Of life,
to-day the outlook is bright and
beautiful. but on tomorrow all may
bs shronded in gloom, to-day We
rejoice and are glad, tomorrow we
bow in deep sorrow to-day We laugh,
tomorrow We weep. Such is the
stream Of life, npon whose waters
We drift along.
In the sun and in the shade,
konetimes swift and sometimes slow,
Etill on, on we 70, into tho deep,
Like human Ito, 10 endless sleep.
Happy should We bo that our
pleasure here greatly oyerballances
onr pain, and that pleasure ever
leaves an impress upon our memo
~ that is pleasing and lasting az
life, while the incidents that give
Us trouble are soon forgotten.
While It is true that this aged
couple have like all others known
sorrow, ye. they have cause TO re.
is,ina a they nause Al the end of :