him.“..-Miv Georsp II. Merriam, of San -Bernardino, san.i; “Love's Old Sweet Song, which had previously been played on the phonograph, and then by request of his mother gave “The Ninety and Niife. His ringirig lyr7_. ic voice, unaccompanied, gave added charm to these two beautiful selections. .'As a finale to the day's enjoyment, Miss NoLlie V’ink and Mr. 0. A. Harding appeared at the close, and suspending one of the large flags on the wall, grouped the two bridal couples before the banner the two old friends had so well defended In their youth, and photographed tlien^ there. The guests then wished theirhosts and .1 hc.Jio.i tor guests Jim any__happy returns” and bade them good bye.Those in attendance were: Capt. and Mrs. J, L, Merriam, Sergt. and Mrs. Z. T. Hamilton, Mr. and Mrs. George If. Merriam of Sah Bernardino, and son John • Mivand-Mrs.-CL ~ lt. Hamilton of Sawtelle: Mr. Persons of Glendale: and How and Mrs.V. 0. Reid.Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton have, beside Mr: 0. R. Hamilton* one jnn tn Montana and a son and daughter in North. Dakota. Capt. and Mrs. Merriam have only the one living son. ; Mr. Persons is the son of one of five sisters of Mr. Hamilton, all of whom have already passed to the other side.The Independent joins with all the friends of these good people in wishing them many more such anniversaries.-and that the sunset skies of life may grow brighter and brighter to the end. ‘