The Newtown bee., 1909-05-07
WOODEN WEDDING
Of MT and Mrs c. E. Betts.


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 A delightful company Of 50 was that which gathered at theattractlye home of MT and Mrs Charles E, Betts of 2s2 Manhattan Avenue, New York City, on April 27, to maze jolly the celebration Of the five years Of welded bliss which this couple have travelled up and down life's thorny hill together, ever as lovers and as time goes on more anu more com panionable, with closer communion which ia pleasant to observe. The parlors were very prettily decorated with flowers, some of which were raised by the expert, William F. Aekley. The bride was most be- comlngly attired in her wedding gown of five yearsago, with E coronet | of the beautiful arbutlls, her fasorite flower, gathered in the picturesque Glen for the purpose. One Of the main features of the occasion was the recitations piven by Miss Mary Hope Caswell who held her l!steneI5 spell bound with extracts from Maude Adams and other talented artists, which were perfectly given and en- joyed by all.\ The dining room was nicely decorated with smilax and | ferns. A huge cake made in five layers, decorated with wooden but ton-molds and smilax and cupid on the top, adorned the center of the table. The falors we.e small clotae, pins artistically burnt with the years 19Ui agd 1909, and were the work of their brother-in-law, William w. aylr. They were novel and pretty witl tle initial B" on them. The bountifLl spread was pleasing and and appetizing. The presents were numerous, costly and useful, and more than pleased the artistic taste of Mrs Betts. Relatives and friends 1 om Morristown, N.. J., Mt Vernon, N. Y, Bridgeport, Brooklyn, New York City and Sandy Hook were present to enjoy the occasion. All 1 voted d grand. good time md wished the happy couple long, happy and prosperous life, with many joyous returns of the happy day. A few lines were written for the occasion and recited by Mrs R. N. Betts and were as follows: We have met here true friends you To celebrate April twenty-seyenth, Five years ago lovers knot did tie Some were there who tonight, here We
 haven't.
 Father mother relatives and friends All came full of mischief, bent on fun, To see the parson tie the knot Wneh Reverend Wright pronounced you both
 as one.
 Hearts were bright when an April Came pouring down as tears flow for
 joy; Safe from the rain in that pretty bower Love- one joked the artless boy Twas hard for Charles to dwell alone, A madden, M. Idella by name, With heart worth gold came to bless
 his home; .. She's still the bride and he groom, just
 the same.
 Inspect, behold, how she, has improved, artist in playing, working, sweeping, 'Tis a mighty work which she mas Honors in art, in love, and housekeep-
 ing.
 so give them of wood a goodly shower They're happy as bride and groom, iris their wooden wedding, but, where's
 the flower,
 To a,lorn this home, to please and to
 bloom.
 Their example, sweet domestic bliss
 hold,
 A happy home may celebrate, Their tin crystal. china, silver, gold, Wedding and may all have such a help
 mate.
 Happy years so long yet so short
 passed,
 Father mas gone to met those gone De-
 fore,
 May we all greet them in celestial clasp No cares nor fears, one grand union
 evermOre.