The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1873-11-07
Correspondence of the Globe.
LETTER FROM ORWELL.
crystal Wedding of MR.. and MRS. r..
ID. GriswOid.

crystal Wedding of Mr.. and Mrs. T..
ID. Griswoid.
ORWELL, Nov. 4, 1873.
Editor Rutldnd GioJe:-Saxe says that
Vermont is famous for four staples, "Men,
Women, Maple Sugar, and Horses. The
first are strong, the last are fleet the Sec
ond and third are exceedingly sweet, and
all are uncommonly hard to beat" This
is part of the record of the "Green
Mountain" state by one who should be au-
thority on the subject. We don't propose
to improve any on SAKE; we couldn't do it,
We are proud to acknowledge that SAKE is
right but we do wish to state that Yer
mont exccls in many things In her arts
and manufactures, in the wealth, liberality
and intelligence of her citizens. In her
staple agricultural products, and in the
soundncss and worth of all her institutions
So much for the state in general. 1t is con-
coded that
THE TOWN or ORWELL
is not behind nsany of these, in fact is far
ahead Of many of her sister towns, as was
cyinced by the display at the last town
far, at which time Henry Clark, Esq,
for many years the very able and efficient
secretary of the Vermont State Agricul-
tural Society, complimcnted us by saying
that our fair was n complete success and
i'll great many respects ''rivalcd state,
county and town fairs" Orwell never does
anything by halves Moreover, her people
appreciate a good newspaper, as is shown
by the good sized bunllc of TIE GLOBE,
regularly distributed at the postoffce. We
have thus far been cndeavoring to intro
duce your readers somewhat to Orwell
town. We shall now endcavor TO make
them acquainted with some of her people,
at least those who were in attendance at
the reception given by
ME-. AND MRS E. d. GRISwOLD,
on Monday evening, Nov 3D. The recep-
ton should be termed surprise party, -
in one sense. Mr.. and Mrs. G. issued their
invitations simply with the intention of
having social good time with their friends
The parties invited, meanwhile, had discOv-
cred that it was the fifteenth anniversary
of their wedding, and resolved to. show
their appreciation of the event by hume
rous
BEAUTIFUL AND COSTLY PRESENTS.
As the guests began to arrive, each with
a mysterious air, approached the table and
deposited thereon some token of their es-
teen, in the shape of glass ware, thus max
ing the social gathering ''crystal we'd
ding" The happy couple were wreathcd
in smiles, as their friends, one by one,
greeted and congratulated them, and it was
no doubt one of the happiest moments OF
their lives. 1t has seldom been our good
fortune to be present at a more interesting
or pleasant gathering than this. Seven
large rooms on the first, and three on the
second floor were reserved for the use OF
the guests, the whole being thrown open in
a perfect blaze of light The tasteful dec.
orations spacious and elegant rooms, and
beautiful surroundings, at once betokened
the gentleman of means, taste and refine
mcnt; while the arrangements for the en-
joyment of the guests were admirable ir
every respect The guests numbered
ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-FIVE
There was a varied and elegant assert
mcnt of beautiful presents, of every con
ceiyable design and shape, the whole max
ing picture beautiful to look upon The
guests enjoyed themselves in various ways
until the well known signal on the violin
''scts form for quadrille" was sounded
Then the word was given from room tc
room, "a donce" In remarkably short
space of time, three sets, occupying as
many rooms, were prepared to
"TRIP THE LIGHT FANTASTIC TOE"
to the excellent music furnished by the VIC
lin and piano accompaniment. The dane
ing was kept up until quite late hour
land all went merry as a marriage bell
when, hush bark a deep sound strikes
in" Cfrom the dining room ''refresh-
ments :" Then all prepared to do justice
to the viands which were served in excel
lent style. The table fairly groaned under
the weight of the good things. Everything
must have an end however, which was the
case in this instance as there were SC
many good things to "interview" it seemed
quite impossible to do justice to them all
After refreshments came dancing again
which was kept up till the ''wee sma
hours were ushered in. Many
BEAUTIFUL AND ELABORATE TOILETS
were noticeable, but as it would be difficult
to particularize, we refrain from mention
ing them. Among other prominent guests
we noticed j. l.. Hammond, ESQ.,, presi
dent, and Charles +. Bush, Esq, cashier
of the First National Bank; Judge j. w.
Boynton, Rev. NJ. l.. Severance, Dr. J. S.
Gale, S. l.. Goodell, Esq, j. NJ. Bishop
Esq, and Mr.. Denison, of Brandon, ac.
companied by their ladies. We were ia.
vored with some excellent music on the
piano by the Misses Jessie and Della Ham.
mond, and Jennie Young. The evening
was one of
UNALLoYED PLEASURE
and enjoyment, and the guests departed to
enjoy the moonlight ride home. All pres
ent united in wishing Mr.. and Mrs. Girls.
void long life and abundant happiness,
and your correspondent would offer Rip
Van Wrinkles toast, "IIere's to your health
and your family's, and may you live long
and prosper" CARLOS.
Rutland County Notes.
GENERAL
Rutland county has 2,453 dogs.
The county of Rutland extends over the
height of the Green Mountains. throuph