The Press., 1905-08-16

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| James Lawrence and wife Of I'm
ionville called on friends on the Hill
Sunday evening.
The weather was superb and there
was large attendance at the funeral
of Lucius Eldridge.
This is catchy" weather, indeed,
and among other things the proposed
social Tuesday evening was hampered
by the rain; and also the Ashford
Bible meeting did not have it's usual
attendance from this place.
The officiating clergyman at the
funeral of the late Lucius Eldridge
stated in his address, which was both
interesting and instructive, that the
deceased had read the Old Testament
through 81 times and the New Tes-
lament 81 times, exhibiting to the
audience the we'll worn Bible.
Lucius Eldridge, 76, whose pre-
carious health had hereinbefore been
mentioned, died Friday night at the
home of his sister, Miss Lucy Ell
bridge, his birthplace. So has pass
ed away another of the few remain
ing of the old Wilmington stock, re-
spected and reputed citizen. He was
the youngest and only surviving son
Of Elijah and Mary Hunt Eldridge.
Two sisters, Mrs. Abigail Eldridge
Durham, now of Colorado, and Miss
Lucy Eldridge, afore mentioned, sur
vive him, his wife, Amy Knight Ell
bridge, preceding him some three
years ago. His funeral was held at
the home of his sister Monday, p.
NJ, Rev. A. Gardner of the Oongrega-
tional church officiating. The Misses
Robbins and Rev. Mr.. Gardner sang
appropriate trios. He had been, we
learn, member of the Congregation
al church the last At years of his life.
The interment was in the family lot
in the old cemetery.
:, A large and enthusiastic gathering
of relatives, friends and we'll wishers
greeted Charles Nichols and his wife,
Elizabeth HiDcks Nichols, on the oc-
casion Of the fiftieth anniversary of
their marriage at their home, where
they have lived for many years, Sat-
urday afternoon, 18th inst. The
sum of $50 in gold was left, besides
other costly, useful, beautiful and
numerous presents. A very enjoyable
time indeed was had, under the door
yard naples, and in the pleasant
dwelling. The best of ice cream,
made by Edgar Pease of Ellington,
delicious cake and luscious watermel-
on were served in abundance. Cos
pei hymns, college and other songs
were sung by soloists and others
present, the entire company joining
in the choruses. The weather of the
afternoon was fine, and it wore away
in a charming fashion with a real
golden sunset. The hostess, Mrs.
Nichols, was gowned in white, with
a corsage spray of golden rod, and it
did not seem possible that so years
16, while the host, as straight as an
arrow, was apparently as good as new,
Notwithstanding the shocking acct.
dent which SO recently befell him.
Among those present on the occasion
were: Samuel Nichols and wife of
Unionville, his daughter, Mary, and
her husband, James Lawrence, of the
same place, Charles E. Nichols and
wife, Edgar Pease and wife of Ell
lington, Walter I. Nichols and wife
of North Windham, the latest mar
ried couple present, she lovely and
dainty as a rose, Miss Clara Nichols,
Linneas Nichols, Miss Helen Nichols,
Mrs. Margaret Armitage, her son,
Charles Armitage, his wife, nee Mary
Marble, of Hartford, Charles Russell
Nichols, Ruth and Carlton Pease of
Ellington, George Nichols and wife,
Samuel Holdsworth and wife, War
rem, Mass, Mrs. Frank Royce and
Mrs. Will Royce from Springfield,
Mass. William Schofeld, Afford,
Mass. William Nichols and wife,
their sons, Burt and George, Mr.. De-
lany and MIR. Morris of South Hadley
Falls, Mass, Mrs. Mary Whitaker,
Willimantic, Mrs. Drescher. who pre-
sided at the organ, Rockville, Charles
T. Preston and wife, G.. B. Marble
and wife of Stafford Springs, Marlin
Knight and wife, E. 9. Richardson
and wife, F. w. Pratt and wife, their
daughter, Alice, and their grand
daughter, Estelle Eliza, of Provi-
dence, R. L., Mrs. George A. Co.'S
grove, her daughter, Mrs. Belle
Sleight, and Herbert G. Thresher of
Stafford. At the request of the hear
efs, who also wish to be readers of
the lines written for the occasion,
they, are hereby appended
MR. AND MRS. CHARLES NICHOLS,
AUGUST 18TH, 1905.
:; =. GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY.
Down the dim aisles of vanished years,
The shores of England and the sea,
The new, the old In vague areas
Are reused from sleep Of memory.
More scenes take form, and more and
more
Wild daisies blooming on heath,
Yet, on that distant home-land shore
Charles had not yet Elizabeth.
The past, indeed, Is like dream
You note the Joy, forget the care,
Your meeting, marriage, all now seem
With other yesterdays to share.
Home-making then engrossed the days,
Sweet childish faces all agleam
Shine brightly through this golden maze,
Their sunny presence lights the dream.
Charles e. and Margaret, precious pair
Walter and Clara, no less dear,
And Linnaeus, who came to share
Your love and all your gladstone cheer.
Then marriage brought three children
MORE
Jennie, the faithful, true and tried;
Edgar and Della next appear,