The Democratic advocate., 1909-03-12
GOLDEN WEDDING.
Mr. and Mrs. Hugh EIy Celebrate I'm
usual Event.

mr.. ana mrs. Hugn Els Celebrate UE-
usual Event.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Ely, OF FYnks-
burg celebrated on March their
b0th marriage anniversary. Early in
the evening the guests began 10 arrive
and enjoyed themselves In socini con-
versatton until the musicians arriv-
ed. Some very fine selections were
rendered. They we're then Invited TO
The diningroom whore sumptuous
supper was served. The same table
cloth was In use that was used for
their marriage supper and they stiII
have the carpet on which they stood
when they were married,
Mr.. and Mrs. Ely have no children.
Mrs Sarah Capie and Mrs. Mary
Woods, her bridesmaids, were present.
Hesekiah caple, her brother and Pat
rick Henry Irwin. now deceased. we're
their best men. They were the re-
clpients OF many handsome presents.
also about nifty dollars In gold.
Their nephew, Githa Miller. delivered
the address OF welcome. The inclem-
ency Of the weather prevented many
from coming, AT an early hour In the
evening all departed for their homes
having expressed their many thanks
and wishing them many more happy
years.
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs.
Hugh Ely, Mrs. Annie Lowell, Mr. and
Mrs. snuble. Mr.. and Mrs. samuel
Wilderson. Mr.. and Mrs Horace Wild
erson. Mr.. and Mrs. Milton staub. of
Flnkaburg; Mr.. and Mira. Nelson Bilz-
zard and Mrs. D0lllnEer. Of Rtapsco;
Mr. and Mrs. William Reese and
daughter, o. Bird HIll: Mrs. Alfred
Ward, OF Reese: Mrs. Sarah Capie
and Miss Fannie capIe, Of Sandy
Vile, Carroll Herring and wife, OF
Wesley; William Shaffer. of Carroll.
ton; Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Miller,
Bradley Miller and wife. Msas Violet.
Cliha and Glenn Miller, Of weatmin-
ster; Mina Mary Brown. Of Massa-
chusettB: MFB Robert shlpioy. Of
Westminster. and John CapIe. OF Kan
ehs City. and numerous others.
The following address Of welcome
was written BY 0lsha Miller:
IL gives me most ardent pleasure
that the prefogatiye IL bestowed upon
me Of speaking on behalf OF the reia-
lives and friends who have come 10
celebrate the Goth anniversary Of two
people, who have BY their noble llgea
been endeared 10 an. Ny vocabulary
falls 20 express the high respect and
love ! have for my Aunt Emily and
Uncle Hugh. II gives mo true pleas.
ure 20 be be with you In the ceiabrnt-
Ing OF a marriage of nifty years Of
two people who ara so venerable
Their married life has been exsm-
plary,
They have always been honored be.
cause they Possessed the hlgh ideals
Of American life. being noted for mr.
banity. coneensalfE and Enraeitr.
When we recApitutniA the deeds on
their iiyes we say. none could DO bet
ter, yon have proven Thar yoa ara en-
Titled 70 the highest compliment.
that 10. true nobility Although In
anapicl0uH In this life. their future
II that of everlasting happiness. When
IN sorrow abe Ii not DISCOURAGED. ba.
cause her friend ia always near. She
reads her greatest OF All greaaurcn
The holy Bible. When IN doubt she
prnys 10 our Saviour jesus Christ
for guidance, This IL what term
noble. God fearing woman. Honor
20 such true hearted American w0.
men.
II were 10 pray for a great pleas.
ure. which under every circumstances
should be a source OF happiness 10 me
through life, however things might
30 amika, II would be a desire 10 live
the lives that you have lived II ls
true this life IL full of sorrow and
temptations. but nothing Ia worth ac-
qulring unless Il be- by hard work.
The life OF a christian is grand and
noble your reward ~ extramundane
iset us all make resolution 10 live
better and more purc lives. and tell
our sorrows 70 our friend Jesus
Christ. who gave his life on CMIvary'a
cross that We might have eternal
life. What we are now. we will be
when the next world begins. II Ia
not the doctrine of eschatology, What
Is the escutcheon OF christian life?
II signifies love and obedience 10 him
who knows our every thought.
Ny exegiH Of their lives ls exposl-
tory when | say they have done the
best they knew. She has read the
scripture through a number OF times.
She always has a word Of cheer TO
those she meets. I have spent many
years in the studying OF the lives OF
great men and women, aud / have
found none who we're more noble.
Ia conclusion ! wish 20 fellcltate
you both on the manner you have
conducted yourselves during your
married life. and the christian lives
you have lived. Your reward IN
heaven Is not fortuity: II Is sure. You
have our blessings and prayers that
you both may live many years. and
when you are bid 10 so to that beau
tifui home on high which Jesus has
built for you, You will say, 1T r. well:
| Will 30 70 Jesus" This is your re-
ward. Nothing can buy home there
but christian life. So you see after
all you are on an equality with kings,
but more fortunate. go to you he will
say, Enter faithful servants, where
sorrow nor death cannot"
| wish you many years OF auceeas