Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1917-03-22
40th Anniversary of Wedding

Wednesday, February 28th, 1917, was
a very enjoyable day in the married
life Of Mr.. and Mrs. James B. Wallis,
former residents of Mineral Point,
Wisconsin, but now of Modesto, Cali
fornia. On that particular day they
celebrated their doth wedding anniver-
sary at their home at that place.
The afternoon was spent with old
| friends who were former neighbors
when the couple were first married and
lived in the Westport community. near
Modesto, having moved here from Wis
consin shortly after their marriage.
Judging from the laughter and chatter
/ ing which took place on that after
noon, all enjoyed themselves to the
very utmost and were glad of the OPP
portunity of attending this reunion,
/ for many of them had not been togeth-
or for several years. During the af-
/ ternoon trombone solo and encore
were rendered by the youngest son,
Leslie Wallis, accompanied on the
piano by Miss Snare, daughter of DR..
j. F. Snare. A very interesting sketch
in the form Of "reminiscences of their
married life, written by Mr.. Wallis,
was read by his son Fred. Later,
while the guests were being served at
luncheon at small tables scattered
about the rooms, the young ladies quar-
tette, of which Miss Irene Wallis is a
member, very delightfully."- sang Loves
Old Sweet Song" and pleasing coin
cidence in connection with the render
ing of this song was the fact that it
really was 'just song at twilight, y
because the day was fast fading in the
west The quartette then responded
with light encore. About 6;l5 the
guests departed, all expressing them
selves as having had an unusually
enjoyable time, and extending best
wishes for many more happy years of
married life.
! But this did not conclude the day g
| festivities. Later in the evening an
other crowd composed of townspeople
gathered at the Wallis home to spend
the evening And again the merry
chatter rang through the house. The
musical numbers were repeated, as
was also the sketch written by Mr.
Wallis. Their pastor, Mr.. j. II. Nc
Cartney contributed very amusing
poem of his own composition, covering
| the lives of Mr.. and Mrs. Wallis. II
being the 18th anniversary of Attorney
and Mrs. W. }. Browns marriage, Mr..
Brown was called upon for a few re-
marks, which he gave in an amusing
way. The occasion was also the 6lst
birthday of Mrs. Wallis, as she was
married on her 2lst birthday. Refresh
ments were again served. as in the
afternoon, at small tables. This being
| the ruby anniversary. the house was
prettily decorated with red carnations.
red shades on the lights. red bows on
the curtains, and the years 1877 and
! 1917 in large red numbers on the wall.
A great profusion of smilax and acacia
| boughs and almond blossoms added to
the beauty of the rooms and the bios
SONS gave out sweet fragrance. The
color scheme was also carried out in
the refreshments, while the young la
dies who served them wore white aprons
with red bows on the pockets. When
the guests dispersed at a late hour
they all expressed their enjoyment in
being present and wished Mr.. and Mrs.
Wallis many more happy anniversaries
and years of health
Among the guests invited We're the
sheriff to try to keep peace. two attor-
neys to settle any difficulties, doctors
to care for their ailments. an under
taker to take charge of the remains,
is their were any. and preachers to
finish the job, besides layman and
their wives TO witness the affair, Their
services as such, however, were not
needed and all went we'll in every way.
Mr. Wallis is brother of the late
John b. Wallis and Mrs. Wallis is a sis.
ter Of the late Fred l.. Cork