Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-01-03

Wedding Anniversaries.

NoRrHFIELD.-Ab sixty Of the relatives and
friends of s. p. Orcutt ESD, came together at his
residence on the east hill, Mortified, on Satnr-
day. December Both, to celebrate the twenty-hfth
anniversary OF his marriage 10 Persis, daughter OF
Edmund Pope. They were united in marriage by
Rev. Mr. Lord OF Montpelier. This gathering OF
their friends was to both Mr. and Mrs. Orcutt q
complete surprise. After sautations and hand
shakings were over the groom and bride OF q
quarter Of a century were seated in the parlor,
with their son on one side and daughter on the
other, when Rev. Mr.. Iazen addressed them
briefly, congratulating them on the progress and
prosperity of their married life, etc After this
were presented many and valuable presents A
sum Of money was also donated Too late to be
presented with the rest came some handsome gifts
from friends in Michigan. The aggregate value
OF all was nearly fifty dollars and, best OF all
everything was useful as well as ornamental
The presentation speech was by o. d. Edgerton
Esq, and was in his usual happS vein. Then the
Widespread tables were gathered around and
their contents not sampled merely but thoroughly
tested Good and generous cooks had much to
do In the getting up OF that meal. All voted 1t
was good to be there.
PLAINFIELD.-A very pleasant event In the
social life OF Plainfied was the celebration on
December Goth Of the twenty-ffth anniversary Of
the marriage OF Dr. and Mrs w. +. Lazelle. The
real anniversary, the 25h, they spent quietly
with their children, deighting in the joy that all
parents seek to arouse in their children at Christ
mas-tide; and they had quietly embarked upon
friends from four villages babe them stop and re-
ceve their hearty greetings with tokens OF appre-
citation and esteem Many of their neighbors In
| Planfeld, a very large representation Of their
friends from North and East Montpelier, as well
| as some families from Marshfeld, surprised the
doctor and his good wife by their welcome visit
| to their home. All seemed inspired to do them
honor, and all succeeded admirably. Good fell
| lowship was upon every face and spoke in every
hand-shake. The evenings pleasure was greatly
enhanced by the admirable performance on the
piano of Miss Ellen Nye OF North Montpelier
| That lady charmed the company by her splendid
rendering OF several fine pieces of music, and by
the display OF her dexterous skill in her favorite
art. While all this was In progress some Of the
friends (who always know just how to do it) were
| preparing an appetizng supper in the vestry Of
| the Congregational church, whittier we're led DIR
Lazele and his wife, followed by their retnue Of
| friends. "The cheerful supper done" the third
phase OF this most successful surprise party was
reached During the visit to the vestry their par
Tor was refurnshed by most elegant set of parlor
urniture, which, in a few appropriate words, Mr..
| o. l. Hoyt presented to the surprised couple as
mementos OF the congratulation and esteem of
| their many friends DR.. Lazelle responded In a
| course of his remarks he dropped this thought
| about a physicians life-that most of his ac-
| quaintance with people is formed in the times OF
| their sorrow and affection. 1t Is rare thing for
| physician to meet his patients and friends In a
purely social manner. This visit must have been
| most happy and restful episode in the monotony
| of professional life. Besides the superb present
Just mentioned, beautiful silver butter dish was
received from Mrs. E. NJ. Slayton Of Manchester,
| N H., former patient Of DIR. Lazelle; a hand
| some Christmas card came with the greetings OF
Mrs. +. X. Davis of Montpelier nice tidy was
sent by Mrs N NJ. Clark of Plainfeld; two
charming bouquets were cut from the choice
| plants of Mrs +. D. Richards of Plainfeld; and
according to his customary generosity, Mr. Joseph
| Bartlett Of Planteld remembered the doctor by
carrying to his home quarter of beef. After
every body had enjoyed themselves the company
| returned to their homes with the assurance tina
| they had made Dr. and Mrs. Lazelle happy by &c
sincere and graceful expression of their con
CALCULATIONS over the past and their God-speed fol
| the ears to come. About one hundred fifty per
| sons were present w. s.