The Pascagoula chronicle. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1905-1920, 1919-01-18
GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY.

An event of exceptioantl interest oc-
Cured at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Frentz in jackson avenue last
Tuesday evening, when the children
and grandchildren of Capt and Mrs.
George H. Frentz surprised them with
a beautiful celebration Of their golden
wedding anniversary. The lovely dec
orations for the event were all in gold.
and in the reception room beautiful
golden arch was erected from which
was suspended golden wedding bell,
under which Mr.. and Mrs. Frentz stood
while they renewed the marriage vows
SO happily made fifty years ago. On
their arrival at the home of their son,
who had casually invited them to-
|'spend the evening with himself and his
family, Mr. and Mrs. Frentz were re-
ceived by their children and grand
children, and few relatives and init
mste friends OF the family, who ex-
tended fluctuations and congratu-
lations on the happy occasion fol
owing which Mrs Frentz was crown
cd by their eldest daughter, Mrs. Anna
Maline, with golden crown adorned
with twelve gold stars, representing
their twelve children, ten of whom are
living. She also presented Mr.. Frentz
with gold boutoniere. After which
a wedding march was rendered by
Miss Georgine Frentz as Mr.. and Mrs.
Frentz were escorted to the golden
arch, where they stood under the we'd
ding bell as Rev. VIM. Wedig, pastor
of the Lutheran church, oificiated at
the impressive ceremony of the re-
newal of the marriage vows. They
we're then presented with beautiful
golden plate on which were $50 in
gold, and representing gold coin
from each child and grandchild.
Delicious punch was served on the
arrival of the guests, during which
1--WE Have Been Chums for Fifty
Years" was rendered on the victrola,
as we're numerous selections dear to
them when they began their married
life. The delicious refreshments of
ice cream, cake, candies and fruits
emphasized the color scheme of gold,
and many handsome gifts were receiv
ed by the celebrants in remembrance
of their golden anniversary, as also
during the delightful evening were re-
ceived many congratulatory kilograms
and long distance messages from out
of town relatives and friends. A
charming feature of the evening was
the presence of little Marie Ellen, a
great granddaughter, and daughter OF
their grandson, Mr. julius Frentz of
Dallas, Texas. This tiny lady has the
distinction of being the only great
granddaughter in this large and charm
ing family. Nine of the ten living chill
dren of Mr., and Mrs. Frentz were pres
ent with their families on the pleas
It occasion, the only absent one being
their youngest child, George, who is
still in France with the American Ex-
peditionary Forces. Participating
with the family in the delightful
celebration were Mrs. Mary Martin,
neice of Mrs. Frentz, who was also
bridesmaid at the marriage of Mr. and
Mrs. Frentz, Mr.. Ed. Richard of Biloxi,
nephew of Mr.. Frentz. Capt. S. II.
Bugge, Mr.. and Mrs. c. Nelson, Mr..
C. H. Alley, Mrs. NJ. L. Pol, Capt. Viss,
of New Orleans. Mrs. C. Brondum, Mrs.
w. w. Collie, Mrs. John Alberts of
Moss Point, Mrs. P. ]. OFT of Biloxi,
Mrs. J. c. Brander of Biloxi, Mr.. and
Mrs. Vincent Ros, Mr.. B. Richard of
Hattiesburg and Rev. VIM. Wedig.