. The story of a pilgrim family from the Mayflower to the present time : with autobiography, recollections, letters, incidents, and genealogy of the author, Rev. John Alden in his 83rd year . g at the look back througJi the vista of years, and through all thelights and shadows and vicissitudes since 1859, and thescene of that evening reproduces itself before my eyes : aslight young man of good figure and costume, a most cheer-ful expression, and leaning on his arm, the graceful form ofa young girl of eighteen with one of those faces of classicbeauty and delicate sweetness, now so rare
. The story of a pilgrim family from the Mayflower to the present time : with autobiography, recollections, letters, incidents, and genealogy of the author, Rev. John Alden in his 83rd year . g at the look back througJi the vista of years, and through all thelights and shadows and vicissitudes since 1859, and thescene of that evening reproduces itself before my eyes : aslight young man of good figure and costume, a most cheer-ful expression, and leaning on his arm, the graceful form ofa young girl of eighteen with one of those faces of classicbeauty and delicate sweetness, now so rarely seen,— thesestood before me, facing the great assembly, and with a fewbrief words, followed by a prayerful benediction from yourhonored father, were joined in marriage till death should youpart. How many loving eyes which looked on that joyousscene are now closed to all that is earthly! Your goodfather and mother yet linger (God bless them), and may itbe your joy, as was lately theirs, to celebrate yet anotherwedding a quarter of a century hence. We shall not behere to greet you then, but let us hope your children will,like your fathers and mothers children, be there to rise up I. SILVER WEDDING OF SO^ 203 and call you blessed. With many wishes for your mutualhealth and happiness, in which Mrs. Bellamy cordially joins,I remain, as ever, your old friend, long your pastor, Rev. R. K. Bellamy. from henry m. puffer, attorney and counsellor at LAW. Shelburne Falls, Nov. 19, Dear Cousins : Words cannot express my regret at not being able toattend your Silver Wedding anniversary on the twenty well I remember you both, when you were good look-ing and even too young to marry; now you are a staid oldcouple, and dignified, venerable grandparents, surroundedby wedded blossoms, holy tokens of the heaven-blessedunion. How I should love to take you by the hand andsay, God bless and ever make you happy and prosperous,while travelling the declining way of life. But keep t
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