The Republican journal., 1901-10-10
A cRYsrAI WEDDING.

THoRND1KE. One of the pleasantest
events of the season occurred at the home
Of Mr.. and Mrs. F.S. Hogan, Thursday Sept
26th, when about $50 friends assembled.
to celebrate their crystal wedding Inc
house was filled to overflowing and many OF
the young people (and some older ones)
went into the store which had been cleared
for their use and enjoyed few games, Win
now and then "Jim long" mixed IN, n.
A. Webb playing the violin for them. The
rooms were prettily decorated with asters,
geraniums, sweet peas and potted plants.
The Jackson band was present and FURNISH
ed many pretty selections during the even
ing. They looked very pretty as they sat
out on the lawn, their uniforms and lnstru-
ments glistening in the beautiful moonlight.
After a time spent in social chat and view
ing the presents which were many and use
full, the company was called to order by E.
L. Bartlett, who had charge OF the literary
exercises, those taking part in the program
standing near door way that was prettily
draped with lace and pink asters. First
were remarks by Mr.. E. L. Bartlett, singing
by male quartette, remarks of congratula-
tions and advice to MI and Mrs. Hogan by
Mrs. Rebecca Higgins Files, recitation by
Mrs. Mabel Cilley, a fine poem by Mrs. b.
w. Downs, instrumental music by Mrs.
| Fred Cole, recitation by Miss Erma Barker
of Jackson, singing by the quartette, with
the following poem by Mrs. V. N. Higgins:
What means this festal scene, these friends
in bright array?
| Why Frank, to me it seems but a year and
| a day,
| Can it be it was fifteen years ago,
| That you loved fair Maud who is by your
side,
Loved and won her for your bride.
You proved at once you were nobody's fool,
| For you took your bride from the district
school,
To the parsons house you sped away.
Just fifteen years ago to-day,
And ''Sarah's" speed was put to the test,
| AS you journeyed that night toward the
west
And thinking there might be some ex-
chequer,
You passed your honeymoon with 'Aunt
| Rebecca,"
And took your bride home to Charles and
| Van.
|
Two sons have been added to your home,
Lewis and Carl, standing side by side,
Papa's hope and grandpa's pride.
Once again your lives were blest,
And little daughter lay on your breast,
Gertrude May, with eyes of blue,
Flaxen hair, and dimples, too,
| What charm to your home she brings,
AS by Your side she sweetly sings.
The New Century you began as you ough-
| ter,
And brought to your home another daugh-
| ter,
Baby Florence, so bright and fair,
Has come, with you your joys to share,
| A wee bit laSSie with dark blue eyes.
And in their depths no shadow lies.
And here tonight you stand with these
| your children,
Proving to all, what God hath joined to-
gether,
Will stand the test of life's uneven weather,
And when you took your VOWS for worse
| or better,
You found the latter true unto the letter,
! Knowing that if true happiness you prize,
| Within yourselves the precious jewel lies.
But while you sailed on silvery tide,
| Sorrow came and loved ones died,
They have gone beyond life's weary labors,
They are missed by friends and neighbors,
Tho yelled from your vision, perhaps they
| are mere,
AS guardian angels lowering near.
We hope there's no one here tonight who
thinks,
The money value Of these friendly gifts
| Is what has caused this feStal scene today
For glass will break and-silver wear away,
It's fraternal love and friendship
We bring to your home tonight,
A tie both strong ant steadfast,
| In which our hearts unite.
You've reached your fifteenth mile stone,
May each succeeding year bring unto you
Some blessing choice and true.
May you live to see your ffthtietl year,
And many friends survive to meet you here
Upon your happy golden wedding day,
For this We'll hope, and for it trust and
pray.
After which Mr.. Bartlett in his usual fine
manner, in behalf of Mr.. and Mrs Hogan
extended thanks to the relatives and friends
who had so generously responded to their
card of invitation. Refreshments of ice
cream and cake were served by several
young ladies. Mr.. and Mrs. Hogan wish
expressly to extend their thanks to the
members of Jackson band who so kindly
helped to entertain their friends. Following
is list of presents and names of donors
a handsome Morris chair, willow rocker
and water jug from Hillside Grange friend
ship club, n. A. Littlefield and family, Fred
Patterson and wife, Charles Patterson and
wife, B. A. Gross and wife, Edwin Lander
and wife, Frank Hubbard and wife, Alfred
Hubbard, Horace Ward and wife, B. c..
Hogan and wife, Harry Gates and wife, G..
T. Ward and wife, G. Hamln and wife,
! Pearl Hamlin, E. NJ. Hunt and wife, R. C.
Higgins and wife, E. H. Littlefield and wife,
Everett Ward; upholstered oak rocker,
John H. Bagley and family, Troy; parlor
| lamp and mirror from A. S. Higgins and
| wife, F. L. Philbrick and wife, j. Du-
mont Higgins and mother, V. N. Higgins
and wife, Ross c. Higgins, II. M. Higgins,
Mabel Cilley, Grace Higgins, Flora Hunt
decorated china fruit dish, Mr.. and Mrs. j
M. Ward; oil painting Mr.. and Mrs. n. A
Webb; one dozen linen napkins, Mr.. and
| Mrs. W. E. Barker; one dozen decorated
| dinner plates, II. L. Wing and family; China
cup and saucer and decorated card plate,
Mrs. R. S. Files; decorated teapot, Mr.. and
Mrs. William Hogan; decorated covered
dish, Mr.. and Mrs. M. p Palmer; J. S.
Files, Florence Coffin and Harvey Coffin,
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