The Somerset reporter., 1903-09-24
Wedding Anniversary.

at the old Jewett homestead In South
Solop, Sept. l4yh.
The day was beautiful and the guests
were entertained In the most hospitablt
manner. cordial welcome was ex
tended to all, and the party was called
to partake of a bountiful dinner which
was laid upon tables spread beneath
the leafy branches of the orchard, which
were loaded with fruit, making scene
of beauty long TO be remembered by all
present. In the center of the tables was
placed beautiful bouquet of cut fiow-
ers, present to the bride, and f2anked
upon either side were baked beans,
brown bread, peas, string beans, roast
chicken, pudding. pastry Of almost every
description; large wedding cake being
very noticeable feature. Tea and
coffee were served by the daughters and
husbands and Miss Spear, and to say
that ample Justice was done by the
guests in sampling all the different
dishes with which the tables were load
ed, would be putting IL mildly.
Among those present were the host
and hostess, their daughters, Ethel and
husband, Carroll Caswell, of Concord,
Sarah and husband, Pearley Adams, of
Madison, also a sister of the bride, Mrs.
j. L. Wilson and husband of <. Madison.
After dinner the president of the L. n.
o. called the meeting to order and in a
few well chosen remarks, presented to
Mr.. and Mrs. Jewett set of silver
knives and forks, beautiful fruit dish,
and two silver table spoons, as slight
token of love and esteem of the daugh-
ters and the L. n. o. society.
The president, Mrs. Galen Kincsid,
read an original poem written for the
occasion by one of the members of the
society. Mr.. Jewett feelingly responded
to the presentation and after the reading
of the poem and a vote of thanks to the
host and hostess for their very cordial
entertainment, meeting adjourned to
meet with Mrs. Kincaid, Tuesday,
Sept. %
There were present, Mrs. Turner Reed,
Mrs. w. o. Paul, Miss Lizzie Spear, Mr..
and Mrs. Alvin Heald, Mr.. and Mrs.
Edward Spear, Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Board
man, the ladies being members OF the
L. N. o. After very enjoyable after
noon the company dispersed, wishing
Mr.. and Mrs. Jewett many happy re-
turns OF the day.
POEM.
How fast the shining moments glide
From off life's gol len chain
Into the deep abyss OF time,
Returning not again.
As pearls from off q silken cord
Glide noiselessly, and fall
Into the oceans unknown depths,
SO the moments pass for all.
The days, the weeks, the months roll by;
We little note how fast,
Until we wake some day to find
That years have hurried past.
And with them, borne the dreams of youth,
Those visions bright and rare,
When ell the earth WAS beautiful,
Unburdened yet by care.
We wake to find the years have fed
And each Its changes brought
With good or ILL., with Joy or pain,
Has every hour been fraught.
The years have passed for you, my friends.
The pearls fell one by one
From off the silken cord of life,
Till thirty-fve are gone.
Since you were Joined in wedlock's bonds
That bright September day,
And came to make this house your home,
And this your place to stay,
You've labored faithfully and we'll
Through ell these happy years,
And made happy home In spite
OF sorrow, pain and tears.
You have borne with patient fortitude
Each trial as 1t came,
And measured not whate'er befell,
But journeyed on the same.
And as you clasp the kindly hand
or friends and children dear,
Who greet you on this wedding day
With loving words of cheer
You ha forget that thirty years
and five have hurried by,
To sprinkle silver in your hair
And dim the once bright eye.
But Joy, as in the other time,
Wells up within your heart,
And takes you back to other days,
OF other scenes part.
And over you the sunshine falls,
AS IN the long ago,
When hope gave to the future years
Such tender light and glow.
Throughout the years that yet may come
AS you descend llfe's hill,
And wait upon the downward slope
To do the Masters will;
May that same sunshine light your path,
These beams of hope and love,
Until you reach that fairer home
Prepared for you above.