Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1898-01-07
He. SET up THE OYSTERS.
w. II. Bishop treats his many Friends
to an Oyster Supper.

The oyster supper served last even
ing to all who wished to congratu-
late w. R. Bishop upon his happy
marriage was very pleasing innov-
alton upon the old plan OF setting
up the cigars" Arrangements had
been made with NJ. A. Bunker. to
serve the supper aud the capacity of
his large restaurant was taxed to its
utmost to accommodate the crowds
which came and went during the
evening.
Those who were fortunate enough
to be present as the tables were filled
the first time enjoyed Il treat which
was not generally known to be on
the program. During tho afternoon
d, w. Bittman had circulated pa
per and sum was quickly made up
which purchased a very handsome
drop-head sewing machine. The
Modern Woodman society gave a
very handsome arm chair, Both
these presents were at the restaurant
and as soon as the guests were
seated S. u. Cady arose and pre-
sented them to Mr.. and Mrs. Bishop
in one Of the happiest little speeches
heard for long time. Mr.. Bishop,
although taken completely by sur
prise made most appropriate and
pleasing response
Mr. Cady's remarks were as fol-
lows:
Ladies and Gentlemen:
When few hours since | was
asked to make few remarks on
this happy occasion, the person who
made the request found mo inno-
Gently attending to my own affairs,
and deftly beating with stick sec
ton of stove pipe through which
the smoke perversely ro(used TO seek
the outer air, but persistentIy insist
ed on filling the room and per-
meating the whole building with
the delicious aroma of soft coal
smoke, and while thus incumbered
and wholly unable to protect myself
| was led to promise to say what
could on this festive occasion.
! [ don't think should have con-
,sented if | had been in my right
sober mind, for l appeal to all men
who have been married for score of
years or even less, andI warn all
those who have just embarked on
the not always calm sea Of matri-
mony, that any man who tackles {.
recalcitrant stovo pipe, is for the
time being irresponsible, and his
word should not be taken or laid up
against him.
| When the smoke of the battle had
cleared away and when clothed in
my right mind, stood face to face
with my promise, was in the position
Of many who review the past, | wished
| hadn't done it. And while almost
hopelessly wondering what could be
said | remembered that in the days
long past, the days whose memory is
getting brighter as the shadows
lengthen and the frost Of age whiten
the hair, that L had machine that
on some occasions ground out a
rhmye that usually had the effect of
either causing every one who heard
or read it, to go to sleep, or at least
on all occasions re lieved me from any
after request, ana SO after somo false
starts caused no doubt by the fact
that more than a score Of years had
passed since it ground out the last
grist, the following appeared which
| trust you will accept for want of
better.
Three great events in human life,
Make up the journey cross the PLAN,
One opcs life's portal, one the grave,
And one the merry bridal train. ...
And these our friends who'vc safely
passed,
The second mile stone, VIC tonight
Sincerely wish their coming days,
Bo full of peace and loves delight.
You'll find my friends as days pass by,
That many bright morn to darkness falls,
And in married life as in fishing boats
We've got to trim our sails for squalls.
And many you'll find to give advice,
And many to cavil and often blame,
But you'll find that lovo in the human
heart,
Burns ever with bright and steady flame
You'll find it better as you pass through
life,
To study each others likes aud wants,