Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-12-17
CORNWALL.

CORNWALL.
All are glad to see Mrs. G.. A. Els
worth home again, after her absence of
several weeks with friends in northern
New York.
The many friends of Henry Robbins
are glad to see his genial face once more
upon our streets. Mr.. Robbins has been
Il great sufferer, and confined to his home
since early September; but it is hoped
his relief is to be permanent and that he
will soon regain his former strength and
health.
The good people of town have been
quite busy during the week attending
weddings. Monday evening was the tin
wedding of Mr.. and Mrs. c. II. Lane.
Tuesday evening several from town at
tended Il house-warming at the new resi-
dcnce of Edward Fields in Panton. We'd
nesday the marriage of Frank Hamilton,
Seeley of Middlebury occurs; also dou-
bic wedding in Addison, the same even
ing, which called several from town.
VI Mrs. Lois (tullcr) IIurlburt, wife of
Julius Hurlburt, Esq. was buried from
the congregational church in town on
Thursday, December g. She died at the
advanced age of - years. Mr.. and Mrs.
IIurlburt were residents of town for
many years. and reared a large family
of children. Three sons and daughter
still survive. In 1875, on account of
poor health, Mr.. Hurlburt sold his home
here and with his son, Edward, went to
the Pacific coast to reside but returned
to his native State in 1880, and for the
past few years has resided in Waltham.
Mrs. IIurlbort has been in feeble health
for some years.
There was "A very pleasant gathering
at the residence of Hon. Henry Lane on
Monday evening, the 18th of December,
the occasion being the tenth anniversary
of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. c. II.
Lane. The guests assembled, by request,
at an early hour. An invitation was
soon sent to Mr.. and Mrs. Lane that re-
quired their immediate presence at their
fathers house. They readily responded,
and were met at the door by group of
eager, eXpectant friends. all anxious to
see if they were really surprised. Upon
their arrival they were conducted to the
dressing-rooms, when they were each
adorned with ornaments suggestive of the
occasion, Mr.. Lane wearing tin collar,
Mrs. Lane tin crown and bracelets.
They soon descended to the parlOrs.
where, with their children. they received
the congratulations of their friends. In
due time {. III. sampson, i'm behalf of the
assembled guests, presented Mr.. and
Mrs. Lane with an extension table upon
which was tinely-decorated China tea
set. Another gift was Il very pretty
flower-stand. Mr.. Lane responded very
ably and pleasantly, thanking the donors
most heartily for such tokens of esteem.
Hon. Henry Lane followed with brief
remarks. Rev VI. G.. Stebbns was then
called upon for remarks, and addressed
them very pleasantly, wishing for the
bride and groom of ten years four times
ten years of welded happiness. Alum
dant refreshments were served We
must not omit to mention the violin solos
rendered by Marvin II. Dana, which de-
serve particular mention. The band gave
several of their selections during the
evening. At a proper hour the guests
dispersed, with many kind wishes for
Mr.. and Mrs. Lane and that their we'd
ding anniversaries may attain unto the
Golden