The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-08-01
1S7O-1S95.
A Quarter of "A Century Married


ly one hundred and fifty, Tuesday even
ing, July Both. Friends and neighbors of
the genial host and hostess, gathered to-
gether to do honor and celebrate the
twenty-fifth marriage anniversary of
this happily married couple. Its cele-
bration was first planned as surprise,
but nearly at the last moment it was de-
eided to let the ones most interested in
to the secret, and upon arriving near the
scene visitors were told of its location by
the handsomely illuminated grounds
about the residence.
Noticeable among the gathering was
the large number of village people pre-
SEM, who Notwithstanding the unfavor-
able aspect of the weather, were anxious
that the affair should be the success it
proved. Canaan and all parts of Fair
field were also we'll represented-in fact
as one put it, Had it been fair, what
could they have done with the people,
After greetings from the host and
hostess, Gas we'll as from l.. c. Emery,
who had all along been quite factor in
the affair, and who even now was as
solicitous as ever.) the company filled
the entire body of the house. mingling
in social discourse. and a choir selected
from the company, led by Almon San
at the organ, rendered several pleasing
selections. The poem, written for the
occasion by Mrs. Georgia Atwood Hohey,
was then read by that lady, after which
Hon. ;. W. Gould, in well chosen and
| felicitous woras. formally presented to
Mr.. and Mrs. Parker the large number of
beautiful gifts, showered upon them, as
mementos of the occasion. Their ac
eptance was most feelingly acknow-
lodged by Mr.. Parker.
During the latter part of the evening
elegant refreshments were served of ice
cream. many varieties of cake and lemon
AIDE. +. X. Delano officiating As caterer.
II was at a late hour when the happy
gathering dispersed.
Among the presents noticed were a
fine quartered oak dining table and
eight chairs to match, IA full dinner set
ure. all purchased with fund contri-
buted by SkoW hogan business men, who
were glad to be allowed the privilege of
making this small acknoWledge as
- l..
served our town most acceptably for a
term of years on the board of selectmen,
is held by them. There were also dis
played from other friends. a handsome
plush case, two dessert spoons, two
table spoons, a cut glass preserve dish
with silver standard, several fruit and
preserve dishes of glass, pretty
vases, silver pickle jar, set of silver
knives and forks and set of silver tea
spoons in plush case.
We append the poem of the occasion :
Twenty-Five years have passed away,
Since that eventful wedding day,
And now With grateful hearts we turn
The pages of history back to learn
! What God has wrought, hat dressings given,
To help them on their way to heaven.
Yes, twenty five years have passed away,
And these dear friends recall today,
| How up and down the walks of life,
| Through every pleasure, every strife,
A hand unseen has led them well
! And sent true love with them to dwell.
Along lifes Journey dark clouds have risen,
But by swift breezes they've been briskly driven,
And the sun shone brighter on its return,
That hey the lesson of life might learn,
That nothing is gained by discomfort or repin-
| ing,
For "eyery cloud has a silver lining
Two times the Giyer has given life to them,
And spared these blessings, for two fine young
| Now grace this home, with THAR presence bright
| And bid us welcome here tonight.
May these blessings still I've spared to them,
To smooth lifes pathway To the end.
Threescore and ten of years to learn,
! Threescore and ten of pages to turn,
How busy the life, how fun of care
The story we read from the volume fair.
Yet still we trust the pages to write
viii fairest he in Jesus sight.
Tonight with open arms you greet
The friends you love much to meet.
| q, may your hearts this hour with joy
! Be filed with uaught that can alloy,
! Rejoicing not to give or receive,
Anght but fraternal feelings to leave.
| And now, dear friends, we gather with you,
| With mother dear and children, too,
We bring You greeting on this beautiful eve,
Which We trust that you will ioytully receive.
And may many blessings in years to come,
! Descend upon you in your dear old home,
But when Al last the Father comes
To gather His loved ones one by one,
| MAY he find you waiting on the shore
To join the loved ONES gone on before.
And when you meet Him before the throne
! MAY gou each receive icweed crown.
The weeks Assembly at Good viii
closed with the service of Tuesday even
! ing. Certainly more profitable assem-
| bly, has never been held. Rev, G. W.
! Hinekley, Good Wills founder and super
! intendent. has the satisfaction Of know
ing that his efforts to bring together a
class of instructors and entertainers who
would best assist in helping his boys to
be al-around. manly, Christian men,
were highly successful. But the Farm
boys were not the only ones who were
protited thereby. Many from other