Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1897-11-02
GOLDEN WEDDING.

The hftieth anniversary OF the mar
rage Of Mr.. and Mrs. Herrick o. Tuell
Was observed at West Sumner Oct. 25th,
by about lbs relatives and friends At G.
A. X. Hall, which was beautifully dec
GRATED with evergreen, autumnal leaves
and potted plants.
A marriage form specially arranged
for golden wedding was used. After
the marriage ceremony an appropriate
prayer WAS offered by Rev. A. q. Murray
OF East Sumner. A recitation By Miss
Bessie Burgess was well rendered and
literally applsuded. Appropriate re-
marks were made by Rev. Mr.. Pierce OF
Paris Hill. Brief remarks were made
by G. NJ. Small and j. j. Abbott. A
poem composed By Mrs. Linnie Packard
was read by Miss Genie Keen. Among
the many good pieces OF music sung was
one called I'VE are growing old to-
getber," which was particularly com.
mended rs being appropriate for the
occasion.
The presents were numerous and ele-
CANT as the following list shows:
Silver service consisting Of hve pieces, includ.
Ing cake basket and butter dish. also fve-dol-
lar gold piece. from the citizens Of West sumner
Berry spoon from Mr. and Mrs.. winsiow n
granddaughter Of M and Mrs. II. o. ruell Of
berry spoon from Abner Benson OF North
Pie knife from II. =. Houghton Of Brysnrs
Set OF silver spoons. silver sugar spoon, butter
knife and souvenir spoons from Mr.. and Mrs. D..
c. Houghton of framingham. Mass.
Berry dish from Mrs. h. NJ. Barrett OF sum-
nor.
syrup pitcher from Mrs.. r.R- Day of Bryan'''
China pitcher from Mrs. II. c. Berry of Bry
silver spoon holder from Rev. and Mrs. A. g..
Murray OF East Sumner.
Five dollar gold piece from Mr.. and Mrs. 4. l..
Tueli OF WATERFOWL. Mass.
Money from Roscoe Tucll and family Of West
Paris.
Money from Mr. and Mrs.. Fairfield Farrar Of
Wet Sumner.
silver water pot. syrup pitcher and damask
table cloth from Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Tueii OF
Norway.
Lace shawl from Miss Merrill of waiertown,
Mass.
Precious stones to set In gold ring from Geo
purse knit by Granny Bowker, almost 90 years
old. She also presented towel She belongs
10 West Sumner.
Beautiful picture from Mrs.. Zcphaniah star
bird and family of West Sumner.
When all the presents had been shown
refreshments were served, and every
guest was presented with pretty
bouquet tied with old gold ribbon. |
believe all the guests and their host
we're satisfied they had spent pleasant
and profitable evening.
THE rOEx By MRS. PACKARD.
Fifty years ago to-day
youth and maid were wed;
Yes. dfry years ago
Their marriage vows were said.
To-day they stand before Us
with hearts fond and true,
And In their declining years
Their marriage vows renew.
They have journeyed on together
Fifty long years to-day;
Their share Of Joy and sorrow
Has met them on their way.
Children have blest their union,
To-day we meet them here.
But others have gone before them
Into that higher sphere.
Gods guiding hand has led them,
As the years have sped away
To the golden milestone OF their life,
On this grand October day.
And We, their friends and neighbors,
Have met 70 greet them here,
And wish them health and happiness
For many coming year.
We have brought than golden presents,
Az tokens Of friendship true;
Nav kindest lore and blessings
Surround them their hfe through.
And a. Father Time goes 6eeting
On his eyerchangeful way.
MAY God guide and keep them
Tiil their diamond wedding day.