The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-01-03
Hon. and Mrs. William Conne Celebrate the Fhh Anniversary Of Their Manage

stepped within the circle formed by the
relatives and very few guests, and
made a happy little speech, in which
he said:
II was reading, before / came, a
book on the Rights of Man. and was
surprised to find one was not named
the right to marry. This privilege
William and Annie exercised on Jan. .,
1852, and joined hands and hearts for
life. i was not at the wedding for sew
eral reasons: First, I was too far
away; second, / was not invited, and
third. like some of the children, I was
not expected on such occasions.
1.-THE attendants on that occasion, I
understand, have passed on to the ma
jorty."
The pastor gave a divine blessing
on the banns that have joined the hap
by company of the skies, and con-
tinuing. said:
"It was about this time IN the even
ing when the stars came forth TO
brighten the sky and the moon as the
queen showers her silvery sheen to
add loveliness to the landscape. III
these fifty years past this pair have
known vicissitudes and won victories.
In everything that William has been
or done, the wife by his side has been
Il valuable aid.
"I think it seemly before the throngs
from without crowd the house that the
family should as a household express
their thanks to God for sparing faith
er and mother to give their light and
love up to this happy hour. l count it
a good fortune that am permitted to
voice the gladness of this smiling
group. I also am delighted to express
the esteem of Elm Park church OF
which you have been loyal members
for so long time. Why should we not
be happy in the smile of that kind
Providence which has brought us UP
to this bright moment?
But, dear friends, you are no doubt
prepared in the better understanding of
the vows than you had when you as
sumed them first, to declare your de-
votion during the remainder of your
days. | therefore ask William and
Annie DO you renew the martial COW
enant assumed by you Jan. 2, 1882
The bride and groom made instan-
taneous responses and Dr. Gif1in Of
fered a brief prayer, and then Mr..
Connell leaned over his wife and said
softly, II crown her my queen as we'll
as my wife" and placed on her brow
a diamond tiara studded with many
gems. 1t was a complete surprise not
only to Mrs. Connell, but the family.
Among the guests was one who had
witnessed the real ceremony fifty years
ago She was Mrs. Isaac SmitbnnpGs
Hazleton, whose beauty even in
vanced age is marked.
Mrs Connell wore a black W
gown cut severely plain, and trim
with rose point, She wore among
er ornaments diamond heart
by her children.
Mrs. ]. S. McAnulty was attir4
a beautiful gown of black I'll
lace over white set in with mi
lions of point lace, jewelled.
pearls and silver. Her jewels
diamonds and torauoises. =, w.,
Mrs. j. l.. Connell wore an elabof
gown of white point d'alencon, W
roses for garniture and diamd
ornaments. ,-.
Mrs. A. Il. Connells gown was
elegant one of white cloth. richly eI
broidered. She wore ornaments of di
monds and pearls.
Mrs, w. A. Connell wore a mousse
line and lace i'm black and white. with
diamond ornaments. ,..s.
Mrs. c. w. Fulton was attlred IN
black lace elaborately spangled in jet
and silver, she wore diamond and
pearl ornaments.
Mrs. C, r. Connell's gown was of
heavy white moire with entire deuN of
real lace and fan pleating Of net and
garniture of pink roses and diamond
ornaments. .F ,. f.
Miss Jessie Dimmick, the, eldest
granddaughter, was chitrmingly at
tired In a gown of embroidered red
chiffon. with many small ruffies and
applique lace bertha.
Miss Anna McAnulty's gown was OF
white mousseline and Yaleneiennes
lace. exquisitely fashioned.
Little Gladys Janet Connell and
Lucille Connell wore white lace froeks,