Daily Kennebec journal., 1910-11-29
SIDNEY PATRONS ASSIST
In Celebrating 3sth Wedding Ami
versary Of Mr.. and Mrs. houqhton.

north Sidney. Ne, Gov. 28.--(Spe-
:iaD Sidney Grange hall was the
scene Thursday evening, Nov "A, of
very pleasant occasion, when tn,
members Of Sidney Grange rendered
reception to Mr. and Mrs. Chas. A
Houghton on the 35th anniversary OF
their marriage. The affair proved a
complete surprise to the happy couple
Inc meeting was put in the Lecturers
hands at the close of the regular busi.
ness of the Grange and a very plea sing
program carried out.
Brother James H. Bean was re-
quested to escort Brother and Sister
Houghton to the front, when Brother
w. P. Lyon stepped forward and in ),
few we'll chosen words, presented il
pehalt or the members present, a
beautiful gold lined silver service, alst
sum OF money and individual pres
ents from the immediate family
Brother Houghton feelingly expresse,
brief thanks and their appreciation of
the beautiful token of esteem. which
he said, would be highly priced by
them both, especially, for the love ant
KINDNESS that prompted the generous
act. Mrs. w. P. Lyon then read the
following poem:
AS we gaze adown times vista,
How the years have passed away.
Since that bright and happy evening
Ihat proclaimed your wedding day.
Looking backward to that evening.
10 the five and thirty
Many are the friends then present
Numbered now among the dead
But the blessings breathed upon you
FROM those dear ones, kind and true.
Have clung around you always
In way you little knew
since you started on life's journey
With purpose firm and true
TO do good unto all others
AS you'd have them do to YOU
All these years you've worked together
kindly aiding those in need
Nav Gods blessing rest upon YOU,
For the worthy thought and deed.
Now. dear friends. we add our wishes
For the future of You two:
May this happy anniversary
Bring new blessings unto you.
May the years grow bright and brighter,
As they pass you, one by one
Till Your course on earth is finished
And your life-wOrk is all done.
We pray that bright and rosy-hued
May be your sunset sky,
And that we all with you at last
May keep the feast on high.
The reading of the poem was fol-
lowed by appropriate vocal and in
S;rumental selections. Refreshments
Of cocoa, cake and pie were served,
and 4 social time enjoyed
Mr.. Houghton is the son of the late
Daniel and Jane (JacObs) Houghton of
Sidney, and is keenly alive to all the
interests of the community. being
prominent in town affairs. Mrs
EIoughtOn is the daughter of the late
Mr. and Mrs Alton Soule of Augusta,
and is beloved and respected by all
v ho know her. Mr. and Mrs. Hough
ton were united in marriage Nov "a,
1875, in Providence. r. L., Rev. Chas
Mason of that city officiating. After
residing in Providence for a period of
two years they moved to Sidney
where they have since made their
home.
Their union was blessed with five
children: Mrs. George Oliver of Oak
land; Mrs. Bert Light Geo. A. Hough-
ton, who married Miss Florence Barr
of Sidney, Mrs. Guy r. Barr anu
Frank A. Houghton, all of this town
They have five grandchildren and
with the exception of one of them, all
of the family We're present at tne
happy occasion.