The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-11-03

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oulst Episcopal church htungly COM
memorated the ilftieth anniversary OF
the marriage Of Mr.: and Mrs. Joseph
Bentley, Almost highly esteemed and
greatly beloved aged couple, or this
city.
The rooms were most artistieaily
and beautifully decorated in green
pine and southern smilax, while gold
and white made up the color scheme
in keeping with the golden wedding.
The tables had banked smilax and
chrysanthemums for their center
pieces with pretty effect. while four
yellow candles were stationed on
either table, and white chrysanthe-
NUNS were used to decorate the table
containing the autograph book.
A huge wedding bell of yellow chrys-
anthemums and greenery was sus-
pended over the receiving line, in
which stood the honored couple, in
receiving their guests, assisted by
their two sons; Albert w. BENTLEY, OF
Hamilton, Kan. and Samuel r. Bent
ley, of this city; and their niece. Miss
Martha Bentley, Of Burlington, n. j..
The brides dress OF half a century
ago was lovely golden brown silk
creation and she carried a beautiful
shower bouquet Best wishes and.
friendliest Fluctuations WERE showered
upon the host and hostess.
The geusts Registered on their ar
rival with Miss Ethel Leach and Miss
Flora Paugh in charge OF the beautiful
autograph book, and Halls Cadenza
orchestra discoursed a delightful pro-
gram OF music suitable 10 the oecas-
lion, while Mrs. Blenko rendered a.
very pleasing solo
Mrs Arthur A. Gather was chairman
Jf the serving committee and she was
assisted by Mrs. l.. E. Peters and Mrs.
IN. W. Jacobs, who presided at the
Ice cream table assisted by Mrs. Lee
| Masters, Mrs, Mann and Mrs. Moore.
and Mrs. ]. B, Smith and Mrs. J.. d.
McReynolds who presided at the
coffee table assisted by Mesdanes
Holmboe, Law, Cheuyront and Robey
and Misses Josie Sheets and Anna
Dye.
Those serving cake were Mesdames
Claude Dye. Robert s. Ogden, II. n
WADE and Watkins.
Miss 1onia Smith and Mrs Lemons
served almonds and Mrs. Michael anc
Mrs. Lemons mints.
/ Mrs. S. c Hess Mrs. G. D. Smith
Mrs. T. j. Parrish, Mrs. w. S Masin-
hainer and Mrs S Austin Smith ably
assisted the guests through the rooms
Toward the end of the celebration
the Rev. l. Z. Peters made a short
talk impresstyciy reviewing the ideal
life of the aged couple and reading
the marriage Certificate issued in Eng
\ land half century ago. Appropriate
remarks were made by the Rev. G. D.
Smith, pastor of the First Methodist
Episcopal church, yoicing the good
( wishes of all in attendance. and the
venerable Mr.. Bentley feelingly ex-
pressed the. appreciation Of himself
and family ofaithe honoTs bestowed
upon them ingsuch friendliness of
spirit psa ~
The happy.scouple received many
presents ofeyalue and especially prec-
ious ON account of their significance
on an occasion OF the kind. as well Us
many kilograms OF congratulations
and they were presented with a purse
of gold, the gift of neighbors and
| friends, for which the senior Mr..
Bentley voiced thanks for himself and
Mrs. Bentley.
I Pleasant memories of the evenings
lmost enjoyable reception will linger
Ilong with not only host and hostess but
also with all who were there and the
happy couple enter upon the second
half century OF their union with the
fond hopes of numerous friends that
their last years may be their happiest.
November ]. 1853. Joseph Bentley
and Jane Brown were united in the
bonds Of holy wedlock in the parish
church OF Bradford, Yorkshire, Eng
land, according to the rites and cere-
monies Of tho established church.
The lure of the new world brought
them across the water in 1870 to
Illinois and fifteen years ago to West
Virginia and they have lived contin-
Iuously in Clarksburg since.
More than 200 friends attended
the reception and there were many
fashionable dresses worn by LADY
quests.
!. Two sons have grown TO manhood
from their union, Albert W. Bentley,
OF Hamilton, Kama aad Samuel r.
Bentley, OF this city.
The ancestry of Jane Brown con-
tanned long line Of early Methodist
ministers, SO on coming to the United
States it was an easy transition for
the young couple TO transfer their al
.sEiance to the Methodist chuhch, in
which for more than forty years they
have been active, conscientious mem
bers; SO it seems most fitting that as
the evening shadows leugthen on the
western scope of life that the golden
wedding anniversary was arranged TO
be given in one of Gods earthly taber-
naclcs, where they have worshippcd
SO long-The First Methodist Episco-
pal church.