Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-01-14

At ESQ O'Clock Monday evening, spe-
ciai train left the central depot Of Roches-
ter, laden with the leading citizens CT
the town fun Of happy enthusiasm. The
night was beautiful and everything aus
picious No accident or jar happened
and soon the long train swept into the
station Of 1.-THE EIms," where, BY a bril-
liant arrangement Of lights, the travellers
were guided safely into a place OF beauty.
To say that the house was self-con-
tanned would be giving expression 10 pre-
varication, for II was running over with
excitement on every hand, yet the plan OF
arrangements was perfect and by dint OF
guides, usheTs and splendid lighting, all
and sundry were soon Invested Of their
wraps and emerged into . homogeneous
mass Of friendship end cordiality In the
reception and ante-rooms- An usher an
nounced each guest and these were re-
csived by the bridal party, which ives
composed Of members OF the family, the
bride and groom Of Fifty years ago, Mr..
and Mrs. Crosby Martin, supported by
Mr.. and Mrs. KiddeF, who had been mar
ried on the same day in their home forty
/ years ago and by Oscar Martin, who was
married on the self-same day so years ago
and who had stood up with them but
whose partner in life had been taken
from him some years since.
Rev. 9. H. smith, the pastor Of Mr..
and Mrs. Martin, gave a tender prayer on
behalf Of the married pair. thanking God
for past favors bestowed and asking for
renewed expressions OF grace. after which
Rev. w. H. Watson, on behalf OF the citi-
gems OF the town, presented Mr.. and Mrs.
Martin with q handsome vase Of solid sill
yer, filed with the Adonis OF friendship
and of good wishes for the coming years.
Mr.. Fiske of Montpelier made a fitting
reply on behalf OF Mr.. and Mrs. Martin
and read some letters from friends afar
who sent their greetings and their gifts
from the Far West, as well as from the
Hub and other parts. One touching let
ter was read from Mrs. Julia Wing, who
was withheld from coming owing to i'll
health, but whose expressions Of love
were gratefully received.
Fay Kezer then gave some extracts
from the past which revealed to those
present the power and usefulness Of tbs
bridegroom Of half a century, showing
very clearly the reasons for the selection
! Of the present Panama route and the
powerful presence for a few years in Cal
ifornia OF one who enriched the state and
came away q mnlti-millionaire. also how
that Speaker Cannon had recently called
him West to confer on important matters
/. pending. It appeared from observation
made that much light could be thrown
BY our friend on the great deal OF the re
: cent years in connection with the pur
chase and resale OF the canal route from
tha French 10 the American syndicate
and It Is to be hoped that the government
will interview our townsman in regars
0 thereto.
During the evening the telephone KEEP
e sending messages OF congFstulation iron
y Boston and from small towns near ans
: far. Added are few lines that wer
o sent from Moline, H., and were MOUNTED
q in beautiful gold frame that helped 4
q adorn the table Of gifts.
e The company were then RECALLED viii
q refreshments Of various kinds aud th
/ shrek Of the locomotive compelled
I hasty withdrawal from the festive scenes
q The guests numbered over zoo and wer
q each given an opportunity to register.
A reading was given during the even
{ ing entitled THAT Old swostheart 9
9 Nine" by Whitcomb Riley.
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