Simmons History. 350

1860 Living Jamestown, Chautauqua, New York, age 20. 356

September 24.--Going to-day to Union City, Penn., I there attended to some business, and made a number of calls on friends, including my niece, Blanche Underholt; thence, in the evening, I proceeded to Jamestown, where I remained with my cousin, Frank Colt. On the following day I attended the wedding of Henry Simmons' daughter, Kate M., and Grant B. Babcock, as already announced. Harvy Simmons accompanied me to and from the bride's home, and much did we enjoy the drive, about eight miles, it being a beautiful, placid, moonlit evening. After the marriage ceremony, performed by Rev. Lowell, a Baptist minister, and customary congratulations to the happy couple, the company, nearly one hundred in number, sat down to an excellent repast provided by the parents of the bride. The remainder of the evening was spent in a most happy manner, "and all went merry as a marriage-bell," and in peace and harmony; I should not forget to add that the bride's wedding gifts were numerous and appropriate, the best wishes of myself being accompanied by a Bible and a blue-covered copy of my SECOND SOUVENIR. 129