The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1906-02-15
Silver Wedding.

A very enjoyable wedding party
assembled at the residence Of Mr.,
John Clark of this city on the
evening of the 18th. Apparently
Mrs. Clark for some time had
thought that in view of these latter
days, when separations had become
so easy and frequent, that an addi-
J tional "band" around the corpo-
rate body of her conjugal life
might be advisable. and perhaps
effectual in preventing any serious
calamity. Accordingly a large
number of their friends we're invit-
ed to attend a feast on the evening
of the 18th anniversary of their
marriage, and to make sure Of sat
%isfactory results Or. Carson, (who
Is years ago tied the first knot) was
summoned to renew the marital
band. After three days of hard
study the DR.. perfected a new and
impressive ceremony which he con-
sidered much more adhesive than
that in use Is years ago. Thisim-
proved form required the groom to
solemnly promise by all that he
held valuable that he would strive
to be a better man and do several
things usually required Of the av-
erage benedict. It also bound the
bride to be no worse in future than
she had been in the past, and ap-
ply all her Charming to repairing
garments. The usual restrictions
in regard to sly chances on the 9th
err girls property vel also includ-
ed. Altogether the ceremony was
a binding cinch on the parties
concerned, and from it there is no
escape.
Next came the wedding supper,
and while I can describe the red
cheeks, flashing eyes and brilliant
attire of the bride, the f%altering
tongue, and quaking knees of the
groom, I am at sea without a rud
der when I attempt to give ever an
outline of that four course spread.
A great large gentleman who was
one Of the guests, I think his name
is Mc-something, ought to give a
good description of it for he appro-
priated more Of it than any one
else. But | can only say that [
heard some one say that a Mrs.
Redman, who was possessed of
greater culinary skill than any 9TH
er lady in town, had planned and
executed the entire arrangement,
and that she never failed to satisfy
the keenest appetite.
The tokens of lasting Friendship
that were grouped on a table in
beautiful array embraced every
thing in gold and silver from a
thlmble to a steamboat launch.
Frl ,
The display was simply great, and
no doubt will be a delight and
treasure 20 the recipients while life
and the marriage contract shall
endure.
Who were there? [ am a strang-
er in the town and cannot say.
But | learned that some we're min
listers Of considerable note, and
some were bankers, tradesmen and
others whose occupation [ did not
learn. [ was informed however
that the company was largely oil
the most respectable and influen.
tial citizens of the city. The fea.
ture that impressed me most was
the beautiful features and figure o
the ladies present, which [ have tt
admit e~xcells anything | have OBJ
served at home. One lady in par.
ticuIar, the daughter-in-law Of th'
host and hostess. Like the suppe.
it is out of the reach of any scribe
Only by actual sight could any on
comprehend.
May the coming years bring
full measure of peace, contentmen
and prosperity to Mr.. and Mrs
Clark. One OF THE GUESTS.