The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-12-02

Mr.. and Mrs. H. w. Bailey of this
city celebrated their fiftieth wedding
anniversary by having golden
wedding Friday. Nov. 20.
The guests assembled at the resi-
dence of Mrs. l.. H. Bailey at
s p. m. AS the strains of Men
delssohn's beautiful wedding march
hoated out upon the air, the bride
and groom entered, preceded by
their son, Sherman c. Bailey, and
their daughter, Mrs, Hansell, and
followed by the remainder of the
immediate members of the family.
E. E. Mcdonald, on behalf of the
guests, extended to them a cordial
greeting and called upon the guests
to bear witness to the renewal Of the
unbroken wedding VOWS given fifty
years ago. After the VOWS we're
renewed, Mr.. Mcdonald, by virtue
of his office of notary public, declared
them newly wed. The bride and
groom then received the best wishes
and congratulations of all present.
A brief but beautiful program fol-
lowed. Mrs. Maud Smyth, accom-
panied by Mrs. w. B. Stewart,
rendered, in a delightful and effec-
tive manner, I've Grown so Used
to YOU, and responded to an en-
core by singing Coming Through
the Rye" Mrs. w. R. Morrison
recited, in her gifted and excellent
way, the beautiful poem An Old
Sweetheart of Nine"
Partners for the march to the
banquet we're selected in a novel
,WaY,..and the -brideseand groom,
escorted by the guests, proceeded to
the Bailey home, next door, where
the spacious parlors and dining hall
were set with the banquet tables.
Place cards, in the appropriate form
of wedding bells, seated the party.
Suspended from the arch, over the
largest table, was a large golden
wedding bell, beneath which sat the
bride and groom. The rooms were
beautifully decorated with festoons
of yellow and white, emblematic of
the occasion. The tables presented
a charming appearance, with their
white damask cloths, cut glass
candlesticks and artistic color
arrangement. The center pieces
consisted of magnificent punches
of yellow and white crysanthemums.
The doorways, windows and open
staircase were gracefully draped and
decorated with streamers of the selec.
ted colors, while everywhere cuplds,
hearts and bells added to the effect
ness of the scene. Potted plants
and cut flowers were in evidence in
all parts of of the brilliantly-lighted
rooms. The color scheme was car.
ried out in every detail, even to the
sumptuous repast, which reflected
great credit to the genial hostess.
The following menu was served in
Oyster Patties Saratoga Chips
Lemon Sherbet Orange Jelly
Pickles Sandwiches
Salad Cheese Waters
Ice Cream, Assorted Cake
Mint Coffee
After the good things provided fol
the inner man had been partaken Of
the wedding guests were made merry
by toasts and responses and unique
program followed. Omer E. Bailey
as toastmaster, was a striking sue
cess. Impromptu responses were
made.
Professor Stewart, in most charm
ing way, responded to the toast O.
"Weddings." Were all weddings O.
the character he described, the
golden wedding would be an ordi
nary instead of such an extraordi
nary, occurrence.
The POSTMASTER announced tina
while welded life was really a one
sided affair, yet wedding withou
a groom would be rather too mucf
of a one-sided affair, and called upot
the Hon. P. ]. Russell to respond tt
the toast; and he did so, to th'
amusement of the guests and tn
golden groom.
The bride was next, and Judg
Pendergast told, in his response, il