The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1908-02-25
WILLIAMSBURG
Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Briggs Surprised On
zEd Marriage Anniversary.

Mr.. and Mrs G. A. Briggs were given
q genuine surprise last evening, being
invited 70 60 to the town hall to cele-
brate the anniversary Of their marriage.
Upon arriving ut the hall they were
met by large crowd of brother and
sister gfangers, and the evening was
delightfully."- spent By all present. A
musical and literary program was given.
Mr. and Mrs. briggs were presented a
nice mirror, besides several pieces Of
silverware, etc. Refreshments We're serv-
ed The following poem was written
by Mrs A. 4. Whitcomb for the occa-
sion;
Twenty two years have passed, we find,
Since a youth and maiden fair
Decided earth held no greater gift
Than with each other life to share.
So hand in hand they started out
Upon this new Journey Of life
AS brave, true hearted husband
And faithful, loving wife.
The vows that then were plighted
They had no wish to forget,
As, ever loyal to each other,
Their choice could not regret;
With the future still before them,
Fancy painting visions bright,
Side by side their way pursuing,
Ever on the side Of right.
When the road was smooth and easy,
Filled with sunshine all the way,
Then our friends reioiced together
Enjoyed the beauties Of the day;
But when clouds arose and burdens
ProYe to be their lot to bear.
These they bore together brayely,
Both unfinchingly their share.
And thus united, iourneying on,
One by one the years have flown,
Each anniversary marking
For them new milestone;
And looking back across the course
OF the years they've walked together,
They see but little Of the cloud
Compared with pleasant weather
AT this twenty second milestone,
Which they have reached to-day,
We bring congratulations
And would cheer them on their way
With our best and heartfelt wishes
That the future may prove kind
And bring unnumbered blessinga
As have years they've left behind.
Their faithfulness TO our order
We have realized fnll well,
And would, ii II were possible,
Our appreciation tell;
But words are weak and fail lis
When the whole we would express
Though we trust that they viii pardon
What we've left for them to guess
Continued prosperity, we wish,
May follow whore they 90;
With health and happiness their lot,
May they ne'er misfortune know.
And as they resume their journey
May it prove the will 81 Fate
That many nm anniversary
May be theirs To celebrate.
And at each succeeding milestone.
Like the others they have passed,
May find new Toys awaiting
Each one greater than the last;
May true friends be ever near them,
Upon whom they mav depend,
And their lives be filled with joy and
peace
Till they reach their journeys end
The Rural Good Luck Reading club |
viii meet Saturday. February 20, Id
the home Of Mrs. Henry Stewart
Masquerade promenade tonight. All
come Excellent music and a good time
Admission only Zoe
r. F D. Carriers G. D. Broekway and /
II. S. Drury in Chelsea Saturday I
to attend the Grange County Carriers
association, which was organized there
that day.
The last session Of Mr. Walbridges
singing school was held Monday evening (
after very successful term There has
been good interest and excellent pro
gress made. We hope for another term
next year.