Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-12-02
Mr.. AND MRS. WING
50 YEARS WEDDED--
HoNoRED BY FRIENDS

Manchester; Ne. Dec. 1-(speciaD
That well laid plans4do not always
materialize" was the decision of Mr..
and Mrs. Willis H. Wing, who were
celebrating their golden wedding, on
Nov. 3oth. even Providence was kind
in sending most beautiful day and
the sun vas a welcome auxiliary.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wing had planned to
pass the day very quietly in their
beautiful home. surrounded by all the
comforts of life, and enjoying the
many letters and cards OF congratu-
lation. which they had received from
friends far and near, when teams
loaded with friends from East Win
throp began to arrive, the complete
surprise which had been planned
could not be doubted vet Mr.. and Mrs.
Wing were equal to the occasion and
Immediately made all welcome. The
house was prettily decorated with
yellow chrysanthemums and potted
plants. A picnic dinner was served
at noon and in the afternoon the par
ty was augmented by the arrival of
nearby neighbors and friends. also
the ladies of the Manchester Com
n1unity Club" Of which the hostess is
valued member.
A call to order was given when A.
e. Brainard of East Winthrop in his
usual pleasing manlter presented to
Mr.. and Mrs. Wing in behalf of those
present beautiful Columbia graph
ophone together with the Fluctuations
or the many VINO could not be present
vet had contributed to the gift. Mrs.
Charles Sanborn, president of the
Community Club. also presented sew
eral records the gift Of the club. To
these gifts both Mr.. and Mrs. Wing
heartily AMI most feelingly respond
ed. expressing themselves as sur
prised and delighted with the gifts.
also with the presence of so many
friends and the kind thoughts of all
which had made possible the pleasant
day, never to be forgotten, which
they priced far above the beautiful
gifts presented.
A poem written by a friend and
read by Mrs. George Sleeper: an
other written by Mrs. Cynthia NJ.
Jones Of Haddon Heights. n. j.. a
friend and schooImate of Mr.. Wing,
was read by Mrs. A. E. Farr, and still
another written and read by cousin
OF Mr.. Wing. Mrs. Lois Parker OF
South Leeds. All these were much
enjoyed. A letter of congratulation
was received from Rev. 7. Warren
auirc and
were unable to be present.
selections from the new graphic
phone were also enjoyed and the hour
OF sociability which followed were no
small part Of the very pleasant day.
The party was the outcome of a plan
made by Mr.. Wings only sister, Mrs.
Charles Allen Of East Monmouth who
found ready assistance in the many
friends of the host and hostess, about
so Of whom were present. The very
handsome wedding cake beautifully
decorated with it's so candles set in
its golden frosting was made and
presented by Mrs. Allen and was
much appreciated gift.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wing were married
20 years ago in the Sleeper home
stead at East Winthrop going immc-
diately to the home on the Pond road
where the anniversary was celebrat-
ed. and where. they have always lived.
withssthe exception of the IS years
passed in Washington. D. e.. where
Mr.. Wing vas employed by the gov
eminent. The only guest present at
the anniversary, who was present at
the original wedding was the brother
of Mrs. Wing, George Sleeper Of
Portland.
The years have been kind to these
people. After these long years Of
welded happiness they are reminded
that love of friends, loyalty of pur-
po5e AID the daily practices Or the