The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1915-11-12
Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen CrOs-
by GraciOusly Entertain
Large Number of Rela-
tives and Friends on We'd
nesday-Feast of Good
Things to Eat-Given
Many Beautiful Presents.


brated the fiftieth anniversary of
their marriage Wednesday, Nov. 10th.
A large gathering of relatives and
friends assembled at the country
home of this happy couple and more
enjoyable day is seldom spent on this
earth. Fellowship and feasting, good
will and good cheer, were in the very
air. The day was bright with sun
shine and the heart was made glad
with the delightful association.
Something like a hundred guests,
including members of the family,
gathered to do honor to the occasion.
The house was decorated in golden
yellow chrysanthemums and autumn
tinted leaves and vases of the same
golden blossoms adorned the brides
table and golden shower was given
this highly esteemed husband and
wife. 1t was literally a shower of
gold, for many friends, finding them
selves at loss to decide upon some
useful or ornamental piece of jewelry
or table ware, presented a piece of
gold in coin of the realm. Many very
beautiful articles, all gold were also
presented them. On top of the piano,
where these tokens of esteem were
assembled it looked like a jewelry
store in which useful and beautiful
articles are kept
Upon the assembling of the guests
a brief religious service was held and
was led by Rev. Lewis M. Rice. The
ninety-third Psalm was read. Appro,
pirate hymns were sung, the piano
Il
granddaughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Crosby. A very brief talk was made.
The guests were then invited out to
dinner. Two long = tables, picnic style,
si er table had been erected 5cr as- ~,
dren. These tables were literally
loaded with the most tempting OF
viands, cooked skillfully and served
from plates that rested upon sno"
white table cloths. Turkey, hash
country cured ham, chicken salad an'
all else that should accompany feas
fit for a king was bountifully In eVi
dence. Cakes, hot coffee and AMBROSE
were last served. The wedding CAKE
heart shane, was made and decorate
bv Mrs. w. T. Cunningham and 1T wa
work of art. And the assemblln
Quests did not fail to do justice to tn
occasion.
y OF the seven children of Mr. ar
Mrs. Crosby, only one, Mr.. w. b. Gro
bv of Newton, Miss, was absent, al
during the day long letter eXplai
mo his unavoidable absence was 7
ceived.
The warm place Mr.. and Mrs. Gre
nv hold in the hearts of those W
know them was evinced time and TIL
again as some guest gave expressi
in words to the high regard IN "n
thew are held. For fifty years u
have journeyed along life's highw
It has been a peaceful Journey
happy one. They have passed :,
three score and ten mark, yet one q
not think of them as cold peop
Roth of them are light-hearted, n
and happy. There is an atmosph
of peace about them also. Ana
latter blessed possession is perm
largely responsible for the pres
state of we'll being that reveals IL
in this home. With comfort and p
tv around them, with wants that
s;mple. with an abiding faith in
this happy pair are living monum
TO the blessings of a useful and G
life.
Nav manv years. yet crown.
heads ere the end shall come.
they gather deeper and sweeter p'
also. Their many friends since
wish it-nay, silently pray that 1T
he thus with these beloved peopi
Among the guests were Dr
Mrs. Curtis Crosby OF Blacks
who made the trip in a car
present on this festive occasion.