Connecticut western news., 1892-09-01
TWENTYSLXTH ANNIVERSARY
August 26.
1866
1892

A Pleasant ccasiOn, and a Complete Surprise to the Groom and to the Guests.
 Del Monte, the elegant residence of MT and Mrs Julius S. Corbit on High street in this village, was brilliantly il- { luminated last Friday evening and the ] seventy five invited guests there assem- bled were delightfully."- entertained. None of the guests mistrusted that the occasion was an anniversary but just previous to their departure the Rev Dr Hiram Eddy passed from room to room exhibiting 26 silver dollars which had just been presented to him by the host | ess. Then it became known that the occasion was the 26th anniversary Of the i marriage of Mir and Mrs Julius s. Corbit. So skillfully and adroitly was the gath ering planned, the details arranged, and the invitations issued by the hostess that even her husband was completely taken by surprise and would not have known of the intended gathering until the guests arrived had he not unexpect- edly returned home earlier than usual during the afternoon. Mir Corbit's early return was due to the heavy show CTS then prevailing. When he entered the house the pyramids of China and silverware which greeted his eyes, and which Mrs Corbit had not sufficient time to conceal as she was unaware of his approach, convinced him that some- thing unusual was going to occur. Then, but not until, then did Mrs Cor bit reveal to her husband the surprise which she had planned for him and for those whom she had invited to be pres- ent that evening.
 During the evening, delicious ice cream, cake and lemonade were served; and then Mrs Dr Camp, Mrs Bierce, and Miss Eva Corbit favored the company with vocal and piano music. MT and Mrs Corbit's elegant home is adorned with beautiful pictures and bric-a-brac which please the eye, and their large collection of minerals always interests visitors. All the company were in happy mood and greatly enjoyed the social occasion. MT and Mrs Corbit re- ceived unanimous and repeated con- gratulations when it became known this was their 26th anniversary, and all ex- pressed wish to attend their golden wedding.
 When MT Jay A. Underwood saw Dr. Eddy's hands full of silver he cried out: "Oh Mercy Dr Eddy has picked our pockets" It may be proper to explain how Dr Eddy came to be walking sil- yer mine. It appears that 26 years ago he performed the marriage ceremony for MT and Mrs Corbit at the residence of MT Corbit's mother in East Canaan. Although he had entirely forgotten the event 26 silver dollars placed in his hands was very pleasant and effective remind CT of that wise and happy union of two noble hearts and hands. The writer trusts he will be pardoned for stating that at buo bluuo ol Sdlu mhrIlhSo buo uul1co fortune of the bride and groom amount ed to only few hundred dollars, but by industry and wise investments they have accumulated fine estate although they have constantly given generous sums to numberless worthy causes. When asked why they did not celebrate their 25th anniversary or silver wedding, Mrs Corbit replied that they did not need or desire lot of presents, nor did they wish their friends to purchase presents for them, therefore, they did not observe their 25th anniversary. MT and Mrs Corbit have deserved and have won the esteem of all who know them, and we voice the sentiment of their le- zion of friends by wishing them long life, good health and continued pros- perity and happiness.