 In his golden wedding anniversary on January 17, 1924, he sponsored a composition competition which was won by a University of the Philippines professor Nicanor Abelardo.On January 17, 1874, Adonay was married at the Manila Cathedral to Maria Vasquez, an orphan from Malolos, Bulacan.He met Vasquez at "Beaterio de La Compania de Jesus" while serving as a music teacher.