Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1895-09-27
A TWENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY.

p TWEEN ] Y-FIF n ANNIVERSARY.
The beautiful and commodious home
OF Mr.. S. w. Jewett of Cornwall was the
scene of very enjoyable affair on the ev-
ening of Sept. Z, 1895, the occasion being
the 18th anniversary of the marriage of
Mr.. and Mrs. Jewett. The young ladies
of the family did themselves great credit
IN bringing about the surprise and get
ting together about 100 of the friends
and neighbors. At an early hour the
house was filed, and everything moved
along as tremendously as at the first
wedding. Old friends visited and young
people busted themselves with getting
ready the bountiful collation.. When ev-
erything was ready and some degree of
quiet had been obtained, Rev. S. II. Bar
mum made few appropriate remarks to
the parties most interested, in his usual
pleasant way, and in very crafty
ing manner to all, rendering to Mr.. and
Mrs. Jewett the good wishes and con-
CALCULATIONS of the company. After Mr..
Barnum's remarks Geo. S. Wright read n
old anniversary poem revised for this oc
casion, and Mr.. Jewett responded in
very short but feeling speech. Mr..
Wrlghts poem follows
LINES ON THE TWENTY FIFTH ANNIVERsARY OF
MIR. AND MRS. :. w.JEwETrs WEDDING DAY.
1t is twenty-five years-mayhap something
over,
Since over these hills a gallant young lover
a Ii fah n
be:
Which ever 1t was, I'll warrant the lady
Looked cut tor his coming, snd welcomed
him gladly,
And took his "good-bye". no doubt, Just as
sadly.
For some years-how many they know better
H'm not good at guessing-at this won't tryJ
Through sunshine and shower in snow or IN
Came this bashul silas to visit Miss Paine
She was blessed with two brothers. not at all
Who delighted to bother and give them a
scare;
\ knock at the door, answered by Ellen, so
The big brother remarks, "why cometh this
boy?'
Sometimes, to be sure, the rough wintry
weather
light as n feather;
And six feet OF snow, with an old fashioned
blow,
Would somewhat dishearten our gallant
young beau.
But presume there's deal OF prcsuming
That the next time he came he forgot the
cold time.
Well time sped along. as time always Will,
And yet he kept climbing this long, rugged
At last he grew tired, his horse did the same
But to neither, think, can be laid any blame,
And he SAID to himself, "Sinct Pm over TWEEN.
ty and one,
tits not good tor man thus to live ON alone
So the good word hath said, and that creed
Will own,
And though the gossips may say somo time
may rue 1T,
III d ut the get the mitten, she'll soon be
Mrs Jcwtti"
So in his best clothes and his very best man
ncr
He went up hill ana down dale IL plead with
iair Ellen.
1t is evident now that his suit wasn't rejected,
But ended Just as he had hoped and expected.
Now twenty five years of all sorts OF weather
Have sped quickly by since this couple TO.
with par.on before them, stood up side by
And for better or worse was the silkcn knot
tied.
Though years have sped ON, in their swift,
steady flight, Ef;Ss
That it was for the better we have proved
here tonight.
The not was OF silk when twas tied, but It's
plain
It's grown stronger,-tonight It's Il broad sill.
yer chain.
Times steady progression has marked all
these years
! With pleasures and sorrows, with Joys and
with tears.
But his hand has pressed lightly, this gallant
young beau
Since he came here Il wooing, twenty nv,
years ago.
His locks are abundant and just as brown
A. when he brought sweet Ellen to town,
And made them II / ONE down "undcr the
hill;".
Long may they live ana abide with us still,
Although its in Cornwall, they work ant
The little Church con the hill" begs them ii
il to stay
And we know they have lived as il true couple
should;
IT one wouldn't give mp. why the other one
would.
Four children have come, us a blessing an,
light,
To this happy home We meet in to night.
We bring with our presence friendship an'
love,
And pray that rich blessings may come iron
I rest on this household as never before.
And may health and happiness be their
eVcrnore. C.. + W.
IT. d" For years | had sui,
gCI womb, Inflammation OF
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