The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-20
MARSHFIELD
Elaborate Goth Anniversary Observance
for Mr.. and Mrs. Fri v. Spencer.

ELABORATE GOTH Anniversary Observance
for Mr.. and Mrs. Fri v. Spencer.
A happy event brought together one OF
the largest gatherings of the season on
Thursday evening, May IS, when, despite
the threatening clouds and muddy roads
from the recent heavy rains, fully $50
guests assembled at the reception given
in X. of p. hall in honor OF the Goth an
niversary of the marriage Of mine host
and lady Mr.. and Mrs. Fri V. Spencer Of
the Shady Dell house. The hall was SUI
perbly decorated with evergreen and wild
cherry blossoms, potted plants and palm
leaves. The Marshield cornet band oc-
cupied the stage, which was veritable
bower Of evergreen, partially hiding the
musicians but rendering even more en-
trancing the appropriate and pleasing Sc
lections rendered by them at intervals
during the evening. At the sound of the
strains of Memberships wedding march,
played by Frank 0. Mayo, on the piano,
the wedding party marched in. The Off
eiating clergyman, Rev. C. II. Chaplin,
was accompanied by Postmaster A. T.
Davis, who, in his usual pleasing and ef-
ficient manner, acted as master of cere-
monies. The bridegroom followed with
G. Il. Shepard acting as best man. The
bride, becomingly gowned in white with
bridal veil fastened with white flowers
and carrying a bouquet of carnations,
was accompanied by Mrs. G. f. Shepard
as matron of honor. They stood beneath
a large white wedding bell suspended
from an evergreen arch, which was taste
fully arranged across one corner of the
hall. A REORGANIZATION ceremony, spe-
cially prepared for the occasion, then
took place, after which the whole com
pany joined in singing one stanza of
"Blest Be the Tie That Binds"
After the large circle of friends had
extended congratulations, an original
poem was read, closing with these con-
gratulatory lines:
"And now we turn to say congratulations
Upon these three score years of mar
ried life,
That you have passed here in your peace
full station
Good brother Spencer, and your worthy
wife.
God bless you ALL and as the stripes
wear deeper
Beyond the three score mark, we wish
Won we'll.
How much we hope for you in your rela-
tion
We may assure you words can never
tell"
At this point the ornamental wedding
bell broke loose" delivering a shower OF
confetti.
Then followed program, including the
following numbers: Vocal solo by Mrs.
Flora Bliss; reading by Mrs. G. H. Cha
pin: cornet obligato, with band accom-
paniment, by Clarence Pitkin; instru-
mental duet by Mrs Mark Mears and !
daughter. Mabel; vocal solo by A. T. Da
Wis and two duets BY the bride and 1
groom, which elected the heartiest ap-
plause.
Mr.. Davis. with appropriate words, in
behalf Of their many friends, then pre-
sented the worthy couple purse Of $50
as . substantial reminder Of the esteem
N which they are held in the community.
The gift was happily ACKNOWLEDGED by
both.
A grand march was then formed. head
a BY the honored couple. followed BY
dr. and Mrs. G. Z. shepard. who recently
celebrated their 5Sth anniversary. Mr..
md Mrs. Henry Blake. who expect 70
elehrate their 50th anniversary june II,
ind Mr. and Mrs. n III Brown. whose
18th anniversary occurred that dav. 0th
q friends followed. including Mr.. and
drs. 2. y Parrott 81 Montpelier. Mr..
! 4. Dudley and AIrs. Harry Dudley Of