1789, ana it was oia men. ine cnair isstrong and substantial now, despite the fact it has been in daily use over 100 years. Mrs, George Ward has three maple framed, splint bottomed chairs, gotten at the same tune, which she has had upholstered inplush.Mr. and Mrs. Ward are enjoying a peaceful, we had almost said a partriarcbal old age, with nine living married children, 18 grandohildren, and 22 great-grandchildren to honor them.A recent delightful experience was the golden anniversary of the marriage of their eldest daughter, Helen, to Jabez Rogers. Esq., November 6, 1839. The presence of both parents of the bride was mentioned at the time.The whole family are planning to celebrate the diamond wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Ward, Nov. 16, 1892, as a notable tribute to lives rounded out in the practice of those homely virtues, love, chanty and sobriety, esteemed and honored by family and friends, this song on heart and lips;My days are gliding swiftly by,And I, a pilgrim, stranger,Would not detain them as they fly*Those hours of toll and danger,And just before the shining shore,We almost may discover.Lillian Weight.About Cable Bates.