News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1922-01-18
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Viz ILdliu ARMY Vi our state. mat
ne and his good wife may long live
to enjoy the honors which come to-
them in my sincere wish. On the 10th
OF January | enter upon my 80th year
and it is very pleasant to feel that
we are enjoying double anniversary
My warnlest congratulations and best
wishes"
Golden Wedding
Fifty full years.
Here in the volume of the numbered
days,
The story Grown,
Simple, and sweet, and commonplace,
With the accustomed worth of finer
things.
Some joys; some fears.
And many recollections of the ways
Together known,
Joining with dignity, to grace
The Golden tribute which affection
Rev. and Mrs. G. E. GoodliRe.
Friends Of our youth when Time was
young,
And our life-work was scarce begun,
Friends still, the same as years.
unfold,
And Time, herself, is growing old.
Greetings sincere along life's way,
On this your Golden Wedding Day.
DR.. and Mrs. V. M. Hardy.
To Mr.. and Mrs. Niles
1t was ten years ago, this very night,
That up to Parker's you took your
fight,
And after dinner we walked to your
home,
To find your house lighted from cellar
to dome.
AS we entered there: My! The.
friends we did meet,
There was scarcely room to get
seat.
We laughed and chatted, and had such
a good time,
Before we knew it, it was time to
dine.
AS we bid you "good night" and
passed out the door,
We wished you anniversaries, many.
many more.
Now half a century has passed away.
Since Albert and Clara's wedding day.
They passed under the arch of the
wedding bell,
And the blushing bride was dressed
So well
That never to AIbert's eye was
fairar bride
As with tumbling heart she stood by
his side.
The pastor pronounced these two al
one,
And now their responsibilities had
just begun.
Now they have lived amongst us for
fifty years,
And are held in our hearts as friends
most dear;
Among the oldest families that live
in our town,
And all their labors have received
renOWn.
AS a lawyer he is noted for making
good pleas,
And another fine feature was collect
ing the fees.
Offices of trust this brother has held
Both in Town and State and lodge
room as well.
Since '65 he has been wearing the
blue,
lie is veteran bold, loyal and true
n the Ladies Aid, she has been at
the head,
Md worked US poor women till We
were most dead.
SUIT she earned more money than was
paid our preacher,
Md as organizer and leader is her
principal feature.
n working with Juniors and doing
such good work,
Never thinking of self, nor wishing
to shirk.
low this halt-century couple we are
glad to relate,
re worthy members in church and
in state.
here are more good things could
be said on this line,
tut we cannot stop to mention them
on account Of time.
his we will say before we leave,
S Christians that worship, to this
church we cleave,
lay the prayers we offer to the
Throne above
e answered in Heaven by the GOD
we love.
Mrs. J. R. Parker
The committees having charge Of
lis reception given to Mr.. and Mrs.
lies by the church were:
Decoration, Mrs. Maude Jones,
rs. Annie Wallace and Mrs Edna
kinner. They were ably assisted by
con Terrill.
Invitation, Miss Alma Bugbee.
Ushers, Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Waite.
r. and Mrs. Charles RaymoHe and
T. and Mrs Arthur Waite.
Program, Mrs. Inez Cornell and
rs. Carrie Lawson.
Refreshments, Mrs. Mae Wallace,
rs. Mary Terrill, Mrs. Almeda Lam
ere and Mrs. Mabel Smith.
The large gathering at the church.
e many greetings sent from those
10 could not be present, the cheerful
llingness shown by all in the
eparation for this happy event, to-
I her with tba c1i111 Of C1O1 IN