The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-03-24
THEIR GOLDEN WEDDING.
Mr.. and Mrs. Horace F. Woodward Of
East Barre Honored.

Mr.. and Mrs. Horace F. woodward Of
East Baue Honored.
The golden wedding 81 Mr.. and Mrs.
Horace +. Woodward was celebrated here
last Monday evening Nr. Woodward
was born in Hartford. VT, September
"a. 1898, the son Of Elihu aud Mary
lMorsel Woodward. Mrs. Woodward
was born in Taunton. Mass. November
II. 1884, and was the daughter Of vii.
uam and Sybil lDcanel Lindsey. Mr.
Woodward came to Barre with his par
ents in October. 1912, and to the farm
known as the Bond place at Lower Web
stervilie where he spent his Young man
hood days and later a part Of has mar
ried life, IN all nearly 40 years They
were married at Taunton March p, 1860
and came at once to Barre. IN which
town they have since resided. Four
children came TO bless their home. two
q whom passed away IN early childhood,
and two boys, who grew 10 young man
hood snd were then called home.
On Monday evening. 3 large company
81 friends and neighbors gathered n the
Congregational church to assist this
worthy and much respected couple IN
celebrating their golden wedding. It'll
bad been planned by their friends for
quite a few days but had not been
made known to them until that after
noon. Letters had been sent 70 many
relatives aud friends. who were fer away.
ard most ~ these responded A short
program was given; A selection by Mrs
tDrl Avery song BY Miss Marion Dick.
ey. also a selection hy Mrs lillian Sui
Ivan A letter of ronWatulation was
read By Mrs Addie Waterman from
Mai Z. A. Abbott, q S. A., Of Jackson
rille Ella. The letter was accompanied
by a very substantial check Checks Of
various sizes were also sent bv Mr. and
Mrs William Lindsey and Mr. Morse 81
Quechee VT, Mrs r. J. SmaiieY Of Nor
risyille Mr. Abbott has been a life
long friend Of Mr Woodward a very
generous purse, mostly IL gold. was pre-
scented them by A. e. Dickey. il behalf
Of their friends, the presentation being
IN bis usual apt manner with MANY
pleasing remarks for che OCCASION Dr.
Avery responded for Mr. and Mrs. Wood
ward Ia q few vell.chosen words.
a very social time followed hi which
many sd friends bad opportunity 70
renew the memories Of old days with the
bride and groom and with each othei
III cake and coffee were
served and the company went home
feeling that they were glad for the pleas
IRE Of observing this anniversary which
+ not common one here This e tire
fourth golden wedding which has &C
Cured u Mrs Woodward family, as she
has a brother who he's passed 80 years I
81 married life, Al did their father, also
~ uncle.
The following poem composed by Mrs
Addie Coriss for this occasion, was read /
BY her during the evenings
We have gathered here tonight dear
friends
To help celebrate your wedding day /
Perhaps we aid not ask your permission, /
But decided to have our own way
You have 50 many friends and well I
wisheTs,
Who are anxious to let you know
You shall have a golden weddings
We gave yon no chanee 70 sag No.
We are thinking Of years that have
passed
And the changes since the time
Hr. Woodward was living il Barre
And be then met his Caroline.
they were young, gay and happy
ne decided lis wife she should be-
and very soon she had consented,
And the next thing was matrimony.
Fhey began life's journey together,
Both willing to work each day;
Sometimes they have kept boarders,
Because they thought II might pay.
Sometimes the sunshine fingered
iii their home for many day,
nhen they have seen the clouds gather
Which saddened and darkened their
way
7our little ones have come and gone
Gone home to remain forever;
3Ht We trust you win meet them again, (
Where death and parting come never.
But let lis glance backward tonight.
TO that very FIRST wedding day