The morning journal-courier., 1908-09-10


 softened with yellow pager, Outside on the large yeranda Japanese lanterns were hung in profusion and the har- vest moon lent It's golden light to make the scene perfect one, Fichtl's cr- located in one of the balconys about huge tree played during the reception hours, Fully three hundred people were ushored Into the presence of the delightful couple, who many times during the evening, were assur- ed that 1t was only because of the faith imposed in them that the golden wedding could be made possible In the minds of their guests,
 The ushers, eight In number, were pr. J. P. Cushing and Mir. Charles Klrschner of high school. Mir, sherman l. Graves of strong school and MT. J. c, Knowlton of Winchester school Mir George T Hewlett. Mir, John B. Ken nedy, Mir, Edward Moran and Mir, Will Ham J. Lum of the Foot Guard,
 The principal feature of the affail was the presentation by Rev. Watson Phillips, for the officers of the Foot Guard, of sso in gold, The pieces were encased in white kid box made ex' pressly for them, Dr. Phillips remarks were brief but he alluded affectionate- ly to the regard of the fellow officers for their comrade, Jepson, and Mir, Jepson in few well chosen and very feeling words expressed his gratitude and appreciation of the gift and the feeling which prompted 1t,
 Because of the fact that Mir and Mrs Jepson had moved from their island summer home back to town, the many gifts received were not displayed bu, included numberless beautiful expres- sions of affectionate regard from friends and we'll wishers. There were two chairs, very handsome ones. an embossed leather rocking chsir iron, the Latch String Originals, and a "solid comfort" chair from Admiral Foote post, c. A. R., with the accom- panying letter which Is self-explana. tory:
 New Haven, sept. 7, l3Vs,
 Comrade Jepson: It having come tc the knowledge of Admiral Foote post No. IT, c. A. R.. that you Intend tc observe the fftieth anniversary Of your marriage. at the regular meeting of said post It was unanimously vot' cd to appoint committee and inves them with authority to procure fol you a suitable token in consideration of invaluable services rendered at oui meetings and upon other occasions fol many years; which service we desire to assure you is, and has been highly appreciated.
 Therefore, our worthy comrade. or behalf of the post, we. the committe, representing your comrades, extend a this time their hearty eongratulationi to you and your wife. for this happ! event, and. comrade, please accept ou best wishes for a good long period ye of unalloyed peace and happiness which you so richly deserve.
 We request that you call at you early convenience at the furnitur, store of The Chamberlain Co. wher you will find, subject to your order, solid comfort chair. which we trus will afford you agreeable enjoymen in your declining years
 Committee:
 A. C. HENDRICK,
 Y. F. MCNEIL,
 WILLIS B. ISBELL.
 THOMAS E. WORTHINGToN,
 A. H. BMBbER.
 NATHAN EASTERRRoOK. JR.
 From the Teachers association o public schools a substantial purse O gold was presented
 From friends were baskets of fruit china, gold coin. gold spoons book, silver pieces. necklace and man other tokens of love to wish the hap py couple many blessing and Ions | happy life.
 The guests arrived by special cal by steamer and by automobile and was late before the last ones left in happy scene for home, The day Ina been ideal and the night was as per i feet a one as the earlier hours gay 1 promise of.
 Among the guests were Mrs. Wilbu H. Clark of this city. who was an al tendant at the wedding of Mir. an Mrs Jepson. which was solemnized z the old St, John street Nj. F. churc on September 9, 1858. the Re George W. Woodruff D. D., oniciatny
 A buffet lunch was served by Mir McGinn last night at the end of th cosy dining room. The cottage of th Jepsons, which Is situated on an k land directly in front of the India Point house, was gaily decorated wit lanterns
 Among the guests were Re Charles Scoville Rev Watson l., Phi lips, Rev W. W. McLsne, Governor ar Mrs Rollin s. Woodruff, MT. and Mr r. A. Booth, Captain and Mrs Bostwic MT. and Mrs. Seth Bingham, Mir ar Mrs Erisson Bushnell, Mir. and Mir Frank Corbin Mir. and Mrs. I. N. Dan Rev. and Mrs. W. T. Downs, Mir ar Mrs Carl Foster, Principal and Mrs, Graves Principal and Mrs E B. Sc lew, Dr, and Mrs J. P Cushing, Pr, iFEEpl anu hlNs ifs ~ IN lluNlt ! IlHflD and Mrs. C. [. kirschner Principal ar Mrs J. C. knowlton, Principal and MT D D, Lambert Principal and Mrs. r. Nichols Dr. Robert Peck Miss Anr Chapln Ray, Dr. S S. Sheridan, W. Sessions and wife of Bristol. Conn. NJ and Mrs. Charles Wood. Baltimore. Mc Major and Mrs, F. w. Brown. Capta George T. Hewlett Dr. and Mrs. N. Hotchklss, Lieutenant J. E. Fairch and Mrs. Fairchlld Captain and Mir I j. B, Kennedy, Lieutenant and Mrs. J. Lum. Captain and Mrs Robert Maj ross, Adiutant and Mrs. E Mora. Cal tain ana Mrs. James Parish, Capta and Mrs A, F. Woodruff Major at Mrs Smith Weed, Mir and Mrs. Harl Houston MT, and Mrs. ! D. Housto MT and Mrs. C. A. Baldwin Mir. ai Mrs. George R. Bill, Mir. and Mrs. Jol Mccarthy, Mir and Mrs. Fred Rostwic Dr, Charles Ray Palmer, Yale unive sity; Mir and Mrs. A. II. Mix, MT. ar Mrs E, Webster, MT and Mrs. ]. Judson, MT, and Mrs, Frank Belde Mir A. II. Wentworth MT and Mir I Paul Thompson. Mir. and Mrs. Jor Taylor, Miss Mabel Preston, MT, ar