Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1893-1895, 1894-08-16
Silver WEDDING FESTIVITIES
Herr ana Frau Joseph A1brich Cele-
brats Their 25th Anniversary.

The most important social event OF
the midsummer season In Salem was
the celebration Of their silver wedding
anniversary today by Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph AlbFich. The occasion was
attended with much real enjoyment
and hundreds Of guests were made
happy. Joseph Albrich and Magde-
lena Hagespiel were married 25 years
ago today at DornbirD. Tyrol, 10 Aut-
tria, aud have lived life OfIbles. edness
and prosperity enjoyed by few. Joe,
rs the groom is familiarly known, came
TO Salem from bis native land over
30 years ago. and while home ON a
Ylsit this important event OF his lite
was coDsummaied. He did not cross
the continent and the Atlantic for this
special purpose, but as be himself re-
lates 1t, "he thought she was a good
girl, aud took advantage Of the oppor-
tunity to improve the talents God had
given him." He has never regretted
bis action, and the fruits Of the union
have been a family Of handsome aud
intelligent children, q record that any
good citizen ought TO be proud Of. For
the past l6 years this jolly groom
has held the responsible position Of
assistant custodian Of the Oregon state
capitol building, never having taken a
vacation, although entitled to one
every year.
TIE CEREMONY.
At the appointed hour st. Josephs's
Catholic church was well filed with
guests. when the honored bride aud
groom marched up the aisle to spirited
wedding march, and were supported by
their respected country people, Mr.. and
Mrs. John q. Barr. The pastor, Rev.
Father J. s. White. performed the sec
ond ceremony Of the second marriage,
assisted by Prior Adelhelm and Father
Placidus, Of Mt. Angel. Father White
placed the marriage ring and blessed
the contracting parties. This was fol.
lowed by solemn high mass and some
beautiful and practical remarks from
Father Adelhelm, in which he eulo-
gized the holy institution of marriage.
and spoke with great warmth of the
contracting parties and their noble
family life. The Father had expected
to speak in German, but as 80 many of
the guests present were Americans, he
spoke in the language of his adopted
country. He clOsed with congratula
tory remarks, and expressed the senti-
ments of the audience In hoping for
them a golden jubilee. The music of
the occasion was conducted by Father
Placidus, assisted by choir from Mt.
Angel and Mrs. Provost, of this city.
1t was most impressive and well rem
dered.
An elaborate silver wedding dinner
was served at IL o'clock, about 300 par.
taking of the hospitalities of the old
home at 400 Church street. The house
was richly decorated with flowers and
evergreens.
Guests from abroad were the Misses
Rose, Dora and Mary and Frank Shee-
land of Portland; Mr.. and Mrs. Egan
of Brooks; Prior Odermatt, Professors
Placidus, Berchtold, Mackman aud
Gaulus, of Mt. Angel. Rev. ]. s.
White presided at the table. State
house officials were we'll represented,
but most were out Of town.
A SIS silver water set was presented
by the state house employees and there
was splendid array OF other silver
gifts, from a score or more.
A large number Of kilograms and let
ters of congratulation from Portland
and other places in the state were re-
ceived. Jo. Albrich's friends know
how to ratify on such occasions and
the afternoon was spent in a happy
manner.
Late In the afternoon Jos. and his
good wife were not yet through saying
goodby to their friends, thanking them
for their many expressions Of kindness
on this and on other occasions. Mr..
and Mrs. Aibrich have hosts Of friends
and the feeling OF mutual regard enter
tained on both sides were shown forth
In most generous and appreciative
manner on this occasion. Those who
have never attended a silver wedding
In Oregon, where there has been
bower built in the back yard to accom-
modate the overflow Of friends as there
was at this one, and where eatables
and drlnkables are served In the great
est profusion, they do not know what
big-hearted Pacific coast generosity
and good fellowship means. Great and
small, ex-governos and judges, young
and old, wished Mr.. and Mrs. Albrich
and their children and grandchildren
many happy returns Of this day.
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