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Oa the 25th of January, 1899, friends of Mr. and Mrs.’ Hezekiah Noble met at his beautiful and commodious residence to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of their wedding day, a thing few of the children of men have the opportunity of celebrating. It was a happy occurence and a happy company. Ample provision had been made for the occasion, making it exceedingly pleasant for young and old. The decorations of the ball and various rooms were tasteful, elaborate and appropriate, the hall being well lighted and decorated with red, white-and blue, and the word“Welcome:,conspi cuously placed at once producing a home feeling in all hearts. The parlor amply seated, sofa, arm chairs, rockers and restful chairs, evergreen arch and appropriate decorations, instruments of music, reminding all that this was the filtieth day of joy and festival in remembrance of a choice mutually and happily t made so many years ago. A peep into the ] dining-room was sufficient to convince us that f the inner man was to be provided for sump- c tuously; the decorations here seemed to reach t their culminating point, two large arches span- 1 ning the room from corner to corner with a J large gilt bell hanging in the ecntre, reminding ] us of the distant day of the wedding bells; f beautiful decorations upon the well-spread y tables, walls and ceiling pleasant to behold, y and telling of care and cultivated tas»e. In t fact it seemed as though every thing that could s add to the joyousness and pleasure of the party a had been though: of and provided—music, song and appropriate hymns, pleasant speeches, numerous and beautiful presents, shining gold and crystal, adjustable easy chair in whi h to recline now the great work of life is well nigh finished, all spoke of love and providence. Mr. and Mrs. Noble comfortably seated listening to the following address read by their grand-son, John Culbert, surrounded by their loving children, grand-childrtn and great grand-children for four generations all present to celebrate the happy day, relatives and friends, a number of chiistian associates with whom they have lived in sweet fellowship for many years, made the occasion a picture of home and sacred beauty. Prayer began and closed the gathering as it should every life. Subjoined is the address :Dear father and mother, grandfather and grandmother,—Under a deep realization of -these, among the dearest and sweetest words . we desire to express to you the thoughts and feelings of our hearts on tbis the fiftieth anniversary of your wedding day. We, however, do so under the conviction of the poverty of our words, for words never seemed more inadequate than at this moment. Words never were more barren of expression. Trying to recall the past, to remember your labors of 1 love, universal kindness, watch, care, patience, wisdom, providence and love we realize the impossibility of fully appreciating, much more of expressing, oui sense of obligation to you, and our thanks to you for the indefatigable toils and sufferings you have christian-like borne for us, your off-spring. Neither can we express our deep love for you. Our dear father and grandfather has ever stood before us as our bright star of hope and confidence. Our dear mother and grandmother has ever lightened our sorrows and trials. We on this golden anniversary bless God that you have been spared so long to guide and cheer and enlighten us on the pathway of light. You have truly been under God our shield in the hour of danger, a source of inspiration in our struggles with ourselves and ihc world. You have helped and brightened our joys, you have strengthened in the hour of weakness, you have cheered us in our hours of fear and doubt, you have patiently checked us in our follies and disobedience, you have been to us examples of Christian love and forbearance, and we pray tbat we may prove ourselves worthy ol such devotion. From our hearts we thank God and you our dear parents for our happy lot in life. Dear parents, a thousand times we thank you, and pray that you may yet be spared a blessing to each other and to us, to the church, and to the country of your birth you love so well. We are not present on this fiftieth anniversary of the day on which you plighted your love to each other merely to present you with golden trinkets, but to offer you our sincere thankfulness and pledge our devotion to your happiness in these your declining years. We shall never forget your prayers for our happiness and the Christian circle of acquaintances in the midst of which we have been reared, and we pray that this circle may be unbroken in the Kingdom of God.The following were present: Mr. and Mrs. David Culbert, John, Howard, Malon Culbert; Mr. and Mrs. Wm, Yeo; Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Noole, Stella, Millie and Julie Noble; Mr. and Mrs. D McArthur and Flossie; Mr. and Mrs. T. Reazin, Florence, Hezekiah and Sarah Reaxsn; Mr. and Mrs. A. Noble; Mr. and Mrs. C. Dunn and Noble; Mrs. Gilbert; Mr. and Mis, D. Noble and Jessie; Mr. A. VanBusic; Laurence and Emma Noble; Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Whiteside; Mr. Geo. Ramsey,' Lucy Ramsey; Mr. and Mrs. I. Rodman; Mrs. Wm. Culbert; Miss Emma Dunn; Mr. and Mrs Woodward, Mr. Peter Woodward; Mr. and Mrs. D. Woodward, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Woodward, Mr. and Mrs. H. Woodward, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Woodward; Mr. Wm. Wallace, Mrs. Archer, Mr. and Mrs. Earbart, Rev. A. N. Henry, anti Rev. and Mrs. T. Garbutt.
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Lindsay Watchman Warder
Lindsay, Ontario, CA
Thu, Feb 02, 1899
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