The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1900-01-04
A Wedding Anniversary In Troy.

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The greatest event OF the season in Troy
was the celebration of the Doth anniversary
of the wedding of Mr.. and Mrs. David
Piper, which occurred at their home FRI
day evening Dec. 18th. Notwithstanding
| the snow storm, the spacious, hospltable
home was we'll filled with guests. One OF
the most enjoyable and noticeable features
of the occasion was the fact that it was per-
feet surprise to Mr.. and Mrs. Piper. Their
| "Club of Eight met that day with Mr.. and
Mrs. B. F. Harding. where they were to
spend the evening, and during their absence
| kind neighbors met at their house and made
| all necessary arrangements. After the guests
| had arrived and the presents were arranged,
| a messenger summoned Mr.. and Mrs. Piper
| home Judge of their surprise on finding full
house, nice new set of parlor furniture and
| a carpet, which represented $71 90, and was
presented by Troy friends; a complete din
! ner set arranged on the dining table, which
came from Mr.. and Mrs. Piper's Rockland
friends; a fine lamp from Mrs. Piper's aunt,
| Mrs. M. P. Woodcock of Belfast; also sever
| al pieces of solid silver from absent friends.
Mr.. Piper's mother, now past her ninetieth
| birthday was present, and heartily enjoyed
| the occasion, The presentation speech by
DR.. M. T. Dodge was very appropriate,
showing the appreciation and respect with
which Mr.. and Mrs. Piper are regarded, and
| Mr.. Piper responded in a few earnest, heart
felt words. The following program was
carried out:
| Singing by the male quartette of Thorn
dixie, composed of the Hasty brothers, Prof.
E l.. Bartlett, and Mr.. Webb; orr ginal dec
| lamation by Arthur Bagley, composed by
Mrs. Dodge; recitation, Belle Myrick; song,
Mrs. Emma Bagley; singing by male quar-
tette; reading, B. F. Harding; instrumental
music W. l.. Hasty. During the evening
| bountiful supper was served which was
| furnished by the guests. The following
| original poem was read by Mrs. S. j.
Stevens:
| AS we tonight in this glad place
Join in this festive scene,
Sweet fancy comes the past to trace,
The present picture to erase,
With years that intervene.
We see, where now in beauty stands,
Beneath a starry dome.
This massive structure, tall and grand
Mid peaceful vale and fertile lands,
The quiet, happy home
OF one whose name was Joseph Green;
Here his log cabin stood:
Within, his mate-his household queen
Looked out upon the glorious scene
OF natures solitude
O'ar hill ao6 aIa Inv forest crowned
They could not ride with ease
But DER the rough, unbroken ground,
| Through lonely wood, neighbor found,
By following spotted trees.
| They from the forest daily drew
| The life it freely gave
| So fresh and new-for homes were few
| But hearts were strong AID brave and true
| To struggle, toll and save.
| Stern industry with health had willed
To clear this Wilderness;
| The woodmans axe the forest felled,
| The soil the sturdy plowman titled
And fortune came to bless.
| For soon they built another home,
Around it children played,
They never thought or wished to roam,
Contented viewed the azure dome.
And earth in green arrayed.
That house they to S. Gilkey sold;
He moved it to his farm
Der rocky, stumpy pasture mold
Beside it walked the house to hold,
Lest it should come to harm.
1t stands upon the hillside road
Four generations home!
For each. in turn, shared the abode
Il did not mean to "eppisode'-
Excuse me- III "resoom.')
And then this mansion, tall and grand
| Rose in its strength and grace;
For these ambitious souls had planned
A spacious, ideal tavern stand
The travellers resting place.
Their sons and daughters left their side;
All have been laid to rest
Save one, who where her parents died,
Chose here with David to abide
And share the old home nest
Her sands of life have nearly run
Her ninetieth milestone past
But bright and clear life's setting sun
Doth DER her lifework, nobly done,
Its radiant glory cast.
Some more than twenty years ago,
David to Rockland went.
| AS oaks from little acorns grow
| So, visiting his brother Joe
Brought round great event.
| He there fair Addie CHANGED to see
With heart and soul elate
| He mused-'She's just the girl for me
An! IL 10 nave lie SIG IL agree,
| Mine is happy fate"
| The time was set for Christmas eve
| Alas! came drifting snow
| His own fireside he could not leave
| But fingered there to sigh and grieve
That fate had willed it so.
| "But all things come to those who wait"
| And trouble cannot last
| The twenty ninth then sealed their fate,
| Which we have met to celebrate,
For twenty years have passed.
| And time has proved that Dave was right
And made happy choice,
Her willing hand and heart so light
| Not only make his own home bright,
But all around rejoice.
Here, as in generations past,
A helping hand is given;
The bread they on the waters cast,
We trust will all return at last,
If not on earth-in Heaven.
The Blue Brooches,