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Celebrating His Eightieth Birthday*Few or our citizens reach the good old age attained by Deacon H. L Domlny, ot Beekman-town Corners, whose eightieth birthday was celebrated Friday, July 15th.The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Domlny took advantage of this occasion to express to them their good wishes and esteem. As a slight preparation for the scene which awaited hi®, Mr. d.s lnlormed tbat In honor of his birthday, the family as had been their custom upon many Blmllar occasions, woul 1 pay a visit to their old home. But the family that gathered on this occasion proved one of surprising proj rtlons. ItAiled tne house to overflow and swarmed under the old trees that shade the grounds. According to arrangement the party, or such of them af were onnand at the time app. snted,fathered at ae Corners, and armed with bas-ets, proceeded en masse to the house, where they found Mr. D. engaged n reading a letter f congratulation from Rev. Q A. Hamilton, a former much loved pastor. As the truth lawned upon him of what the occasion meant, th andold face beamed with pleasure, and this kindlysmile rested upon all assembled, like a uedic-tior. After tea, the party gathered in the parlor to witness the presentation to Mr. anc Mrs. Domlny of a pair of beautiful upholstered easy chairs. The presentation was made In most appropriate language by Deacon Joel Barber, ana was responded to by Mr. Domlny in tender to Jhlng words that brought tears to the eyes of the assembled crowd Prayer was offered by the pastor, Rev. N. McLeod short season of merry converse followed, and then the part; separated, each happy in the memory of the 3cene just witnessed _Mr. Domlny Is the oldest active member of the Presbyterian church of Beckman town. The Sabbath previous to the above ga lering, he resigned his position as teacher in the SabbathSchool, a position he had held for half a century or moi It was wttn deep regret that the school In consideration of his advanced age ni the faithful service he had rendered, accepted his resignation. They accorded him hearty vote of thanks, with the earnest hope that he mlgl t long be spared to them, and that the dealings of the Good Shepherd might be very tender with him, causing him to lie dowi green pastures, and leading him beside the still waters. Com.
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Plattsburgh Sentinel
Plattsburgh, New York, US
Fri, Jul 29, 1887
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