Arizona republican., 1908-10-05

cOlored electric lights that their friends might induce with festal sur roundings something of that joyous feeling they entertained in their own hearts as they stepped out on the front porch to the strains of Men delssohn's wedding march, and into the presence of perhaps 140 assembled guests. Rev. J. NJ. HOober performed the wedding ceremonials, after which Dr. Adams spoke for a few moments in behalf of himself and wife He then called upon Lloyd B. Christy, superintendent of the M. F. Sunday school, who was but a lad in knee pants when the doctor first knew him. to read few, communications he had selected from a whole boxful recently received, from Maine to Cali fornia, as characteristic of the senti- ments breathed in all of them.
 One document which he announced was the most greatly cherished of any communication ever addressed to him in his whole life, was the follow ing:
 Douglas, Ariz., Oct 1, 1908. "To the Rev. Dr Geo. II. Adams and
 Wife, Phoenix, Arizona:
 The bishop and members of the Arizona mission of the Methodist Episcopal church beg to acknowledge the receipt of the cordial invitation to your fiftieth wedding anniversary and deeply regret that we can not be present to enjoy the delightful oc- casion.
 We know you and your faithful wife for the years of self-sacrificing labor and devotion which you have given to the cause of Christ within the bounds of the Arizona mission. We realize that much of the pros perity and efficiency of the Method ist Episcopal church in Arizona is attributable to your wisdom and ser vice.
 We most heartily commend you and your esteemed wife to the care of our Heavenly Father and pray that the remaining days of your lives shall be replete with Gods favor and blessing"
 This document was signed by Bishop Henry w. Warren and the following named twenty ministers present at the conference then in session: S J. Rogers, Wilbur Fisk, William Whitfield. F. c. Decker, Clyde w. Deming. Frank c. Tarr. R. c. Opie, l. l.. Oalles. l.. W. Wheat ley. J. A. Crouch. F. II. Schafer, J. M. Rich, A. l.. Hawley. David Rob erts, B. F. Summers, Robt F. Wright, NJ. F. Ault. F. NJ. Sutton, J. A. Geis- singer. K. Stewart
 Letters were read from Miss Cosett Whitaker Gen. A. J. Sampson, a friend of forty years; W. c. Stover. Rev G. l.. Pearson. Among the scores which lack of time precluded reading were letters from Bishop Berry, Dr. Leonard, general secretary of the missionary boad, and from all the officials of the Union Mutual Life Insurance company.
 The guests were then invited to enter the house and partake of golden Zee cream, golden cake, golden lemon lde, "turi themselves lose" and have the very best time possible, and they did so while the Sunday school or chestra. Miss Lunbeck. Miss Donnell and MT. Rossman, further favored them. The ice cream was made by Donofrio whom Dr. Adams paid the highest compliment and the cake was the handiwork of Mrs. Kelso, a friend of thirty years.
 Within. the house was gaily deco rated with greenery throughout. A table in the dining room was covered with the same handsome linen cloth that adorned the table on which re- treatments were served way back in the Illinois home on their nuptial day On the table was an immense cut glass punch bowl serving as a vase to hold a huge bouquet of fifty American Beauty roses. Another bOu- quet of fifty miscellaneous roses had been provided and a rose was given each guest as a souvenir of the oc- casion. Many beautiful presents of an appropriate nature were received by MT. and Mrs. Adams and admired by all.
 After the serving of refreshments all gathered on the lawn again, where Dr. Adams made a very impressive though not extended address. for the air was chilly. Two favOrite hymns were sung. There's a Land that is Fairer Than Day" and Shall We Gather at the River" and the doctor dismissed the guests with a short prayer and blessing for all who had participated in the unique and pleas urable function.