Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-28
SILVER WEDDING
OF Mr.. and Mrs. EIwood w. Jones of
South China.

South China. Me-, Dec. 27.-(Spec-
iaD.--Mr. and Mrs. EIwood w. Jones of
this town, Christmas Eve. experienced
what WAS intended. and what proved
to be. the happiest surprise of their
married life. The occasion was that
OF 1t silver wedding. and, coming as n
surprise TO the venerable couple was
especially enjoyable to them, as it
represented the united ana i.:rmu..iol,
desire OF the part of the community to
show i'll what respect and esteem they
We're held Their efforts were success
ful as the story. written by one of their
number will show.
At about $50 in the evening. the self
invited guests arrived and took formal
possession Of the house and all of its
privileges. Those who could not be
present We're thoughtful enough to send
letters OF explanations. incidentally
cnnSratulating the couple upon having
so strenely passed the 18th milestone
Of their married life.
AS the chosen spokesman of the
meeting. Herbert W. Jones of Water
willie, addressed the couple in few
words we'll chosen to convey the kind
est regards Of the company AS a fitting
sequel to the words of the address.
Rev. j. II. Hail offered a touching
prayer, calling Heavens kindest bene
diction upon the remainder of their
lives. A letter was then read from the
pastor who performed the marriage
ceremony of which the happy occasion
w the comnemoration, Rev. J. r.
Clifford of Biddeford. Me.
Loving letters We're also read from
the following old-time friends of Mr..
and Mrs Jones: Rev. and Mrs. Alfred
Jones of China. Mr.. and Mrs. G. &.
Crosnan of Saco, Rufus NJ. Jones, Pro-
lessor OF English a. H&verford College,
William II. Beal of Providence.
Following these impressive reminders
of absent friends. all hands proceeded
to sit themselves down to a dainty
lunch which had meanwhile been quiet
ly in progress. and scalloped oysters,
sandwiches, cake and chocolate We're
found most entertain and conducive to
those who knew the value of edibles
The rest of the evening was pleasantly
passed by such an entertainment as the
several abilities of those present coui
contribute. S1lOS We're rendered by Guy
Hall, principal of the ErsSin Academy.
Edward Weeks of South. China. and
William WinsloW Winchester of Lynn
Mass. Miss Martha Chariot Jones. the
Oldest daughter of the favored pair, ac-
companirG the vocal strains by melodi-
CHS rippleS from the piano.
Games and general good time follow
ed which was easier to enjoy than to de-
scribe. Meanwhile in an adjoining room
were found the following valuable silver
plcsCnts: A sterling silver pie and fruit
knife, given by William II. Beal berry
spoon, given by Mrs. H. w. Jones Of Wa
ttrVllie: Il china dish, given by Mrs. Alva
NoSher of China; china plate by Mr.. and
Mrs. Clark; fruit knife by Miss Hattie
lIoXie; Crumb tray and knife by Mr. and
Mrs. oscar Crane. The three children of
Mr.. and Mrs. Jones gave their parents sill
Yer contributions of sets of knives. forks.
table and dessert spoons. In addition to
these was given also a contribution of sill
yer coin in sufficient quantities to guar
anTee the purchase of whatever In the
way of table furnishings had been omit
ted.
The company retired from the home at
late hour. well satisfied with what they
had done. as were. naturally, Mr.. and
Mrs. Jones. who will remember their call
as perhaps the happest event of their
married life.