Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1899-01-05

i, This was the phrase of the invitation tina
!, gathered together about two hundred guest
at Evergreen Hall last Monday night to d
tribnte TO Mr.. and Mrs George E PiersOn il
honor of thsir silver wedding
4 It was e. and proper that such an even
in their marital lives should be marked b,
social formali,ies and greetings
It was quite IS natural that their host o
friends should be glad to express their con
gratnlatioDs on the continuity of years tina
had spsnned qoarter OF century of happ,
welded life.
1t went without the saying that Mr.. Pier
son and his gracious wife thus presented al
opportunity that their large circle o
friends were glad to seizs of uniting
holiday ard anniversary greeting in sOcia
event OF q somewhat public character.
Ths evening had been pleasantly sntici
pated for two or more wesks, and the fac
that so many were present attested to tn,
high esteem had for the bride and groom
and the plea.ure of meeting them on suct
an occasion.
The house was prettily decorated with
potted plants, smllax and the family Christ
mas tree of Mine Host Bstten.
| An orchestra was located in the smoking
room and played pleasing airs throughout
the evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Pisason received in the
parlor and were assisted by their sons
George Jr., and Gus" This was pleasing
feature of the reception, provoking no little
agreeable commept.
Tue bride vas neatly aud sttraciivey
90 wnsd, and bore the honors OF the evening
with graceful courtesy. The groom b1re
th lme thoughtful and earnest expression
that marked bis face as on the nigh
waen be took be vows that have brought
joy and happiness for twenty tVe years
at least, that was as his grOOmsman pleat
antly recalled the scenes OF the nuptial cere
moDy. They were then Joined in happy
wedlock, and have gone through these in
tervening years with ItrttIto mar and
nothing TO ssdden.
Prom eight O'Clock until elev en- the house
was thropged with guests who were bent on
having a coed time, thereby relieving the
evenings event from the stiffoese and for
malities that too FIR quently attend such
social functions The reserve was either
overcome at once upon feeling the warmth
and cheerfulness of the occasion, or was de
nitd entrance TO the house. Certain it was,
that few of our social events have been
marked by greater freedom from that frigid
reserve which cbills and disheartens.
Every apartment taken by the guests was
the scene of gsiety, mirth and laughter.
There were many handsome and very pretty
costumes in the throng, while most of the
gentlemen wore the full evening dress.
1t was an hour when younger and older
we're impelled by the spirit and joy of the
hour to make merry and emphasize the sen
timent of Happy New Year"
The genial, good natured face of Rev. VIM
a. Lewis, the officiating clergyman at the
wedding twenty five years ago, was pleasant
to look upon His presence was welcomed
as that of an old friend, and was feature
in ITSELF He came from his home in Bridge
port, Conn, especially to be present on this
anniversary egent.
Caterer Chapman distinguished himself by
the excellence of his service in every depart
ment, the menu being excellently and most
bountifully arranged.
Many were the presents given the brid
and groom-siIver ware of many varieties
and coDcsits, pictures, lamps, cut glass and
art netdlework. These all stood as tributes
to the respect and esteem had for Mr.. and
Mrs. Pisrson, and expressed the pleasure OF
the many donors on SUCH a gladstone ami
versary. Among the numerous presents
that must have greatly pleased the happy
couple was fine Morris chair, the gift of
the building loan association whose very
faithful and competent official Mr.. PiersOn
has been for so many years. 1t bore plate
on which was this inscription
Presented to
Geo. e. Pierson, Secy, and wife
on their 25th Anniversary
by his Associate Directors of
The Woodbury. R. E. M. L. Association
j. NJ Henderson. Pres, c. W. Starr V. Pres. w.
Il, LiVermore, Treas.
G. W. Cattel H s. Talman, G. A. Madden, Lewis
Jany 2nd, 1899.
Other tokens of remembrance offered in
silver and otherwise, included articles as
follows: Handsome fur rug, elegant pic
ture, "Sweet Memories clothes brushes,
berry spoons, silver top ink we'll, meat
forks, finely enamelled salad set, card
receivers, large fruit spoon, two very fine
pictures, soup ladels, puff boxes of cut
glass with silver tops, beautiful little
clock, pin trays, very handsome cut glass
lemonade pitcher with silver top and
ladle, cut glass dishes, ice cream spoons,
two very handsome lamps, bon bon dish
and tongues, vases OF Bohemian glass,
orange knife and spoon, beautiful silver
pitcher hat and bonnet brushes, cheese
scoop, sugar spoons bon bon spoons.
brushes and combs, crumb tray, individual
butter knives, double miniature picture
frame, sugar sifters, silver ink eraser, fac
| palm and lardinieTe, souvenir spoons, silver
trimmed pocket book, cork screw, orange
spoon, cut glass claIet pitcher with silver
top, salver, salt shakers, letter receiver,
handsomely embroidered white satin sofa
| pillow, honi-ton lace center piece, nail
brush, shoe horn and hook. jelly spoon,
large Carlsbad china PLAGUE, chain purse,
pudding dish, paper cutter, and beautiful
lace handkerehiefs.
The gift OF the groom to the bride was
beautiful diamond breach.
The hours passed all too rapidly ERE thu
guests felt obliged to take leave and agar
speak their congratulations and good wishes
Many regrets necessarily had to be saiC
where the guests were distantly located, bu
il was a pleasure to Mr.. and Mira. Plereol
that so many were enabled to be present
And very kind, too, were the expression
conveyed in cases where regrets had to b
sent. The list Of guests who had beer
hidden to the anniversary included man,
prominent people in social, political ant
fraternal circles, as the following name
will attest:
SOCIAL LIST
Woodbury., Nj: G Percy Brick. Mrs c VOORHEES,
Mics Lotta Green, Miss Edith Green, Miss Rem