Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1860-07-05
LOCAL AND COUNTY NEWS.
Litch6eld.

LOCAL AND COUNTY NEWS
Litchheld.
One or two slight errors crept into. our report
of the Masonic celebration last week, through in
advertence. Rev. Mr.. Booth responded at the
table to4hs toast Of g Washington the keystone
Of our arc" land the boquet was presented to
Past Grand Master Blackman of Bridgeport, in.
stead Of the present Grand Master, Ensign, who
was not present.
The Masons of Etchfeld are much indebted
to their Bro. Cook Of the Watertmy american,
for very complete and complimentary report Of
the exercises of Tuesday, in his last issue. We
also take occasion to reciprocate the kind wishes
for his prosperity and happiness, and hope to see
him again in itchfeld.
The following is from the Winsted Hera1a =
report of the exercises
aThe Masonic celebration at Litchfeld was
clever affair, for one horse town, Dgt goou
ways behind what had been anticipated. there
were about 200 masons present lwhas " we can
turn out any day at funeral, when decent
member of the craft goes hence TO JOIN the celes-
tiaI Iodpes.) who heard an Grafton from Mr.. Will
lev. took dinner in tent on the "Great Central
Park" (near where the new depot is to be erect
ed,) sang byme q and adjourned. Provisions
were made for much larger number than were
present, and it is proposed to hold picnic on
the same spot next Wednesday, and eat up the
surplus" -.
The above is specimen of the usual kind
ness and affability of our contemporary Of the
Winsted Herald. We are requested to correct
one little error in the description Of the funeral
baked meats" which is, thatthe surplus was gra-
tuitously offered to Mr.. Clarke for that celebra-
ton" at the Clarke House" Winsted, on Tues
day evening, and greedily accepted. Speaking
of funerals, there would be one funeral in Win
sted that we have no doubt people would turn
out in immense numbers to attend,-that Of
the sublime editor of the Herald Meanwhile
we advise the fellow to apply for position on
Mr. Gayetty's sheet. E
The Fourth is to be celebrated in
Litchfeld by picnic at Beach street, which
promises at the present writing to be pleasant
jected to the Lake" where we have no doubt
the parties" will enjoy themselves hugely and
periodically under the abundant entertainment
of mine host WELLS, late of Wolcottville, who
has taken the house for the summer.
The SELEcrMEN are busy making out
the 'road bills" Have they observed carefully
how the contracts have been fulfilled, whether
for better or worse, particularly the road to the
Depot, which is the most important thoroughfare
in the town to be kept in good repair?
-Litchfeld is rapidly filling up with its
summer residents. The many pleasant mansions
that have been closed for the winter re-opened
to the families who delight to return to their
old homesteads, and whom we are always delight
cd to welcome. The hotels and boarding hous-
es are also filling up-and all promises success
full season for Ltchfeld.
THE Baker Family give their concert
on Friday evening of this week in the Court
House, and those who have heretofore had the
pleasure Of listening to their excellent singing
will avail themselves Of this opportunity Of pat
ronizing them. The programme is almost en-
tirely new and consists of glees, ballads and
songs composed and sung only by this company
The Bakers sing in Wolcottville Thursday ane
Watertown Saturday evenings.
Falls Village.
| The Fourth is celebrated" in Falls Villag,
in the following manner, according to tn
Republican
There viii! be F ffYsfs Gill Be- sfeotand
Sack-racing from 10 to IL A. n.-Horse racins
from to P. M.-Horse trotting from 2 to 4 P
NJ, and other amusements from 4 to 6 p. NJ. Ar
that the day will be well occupied, and finished
up by parade OF the fantasies by torchligh,
from to 10 P. NJ, escorted by a band of music
organized for the occasion. 1t is expected thai
Band of music will be present through the day
Come one, come all, and enjoy the National Hol
iday.
Norfolk.
| The Fourth" is celebrated in Norfolk by {
Sunday School Picnic in which rumerou,
schools from abroad partake The Rev. Mr.
Bacon of Itch6eld and Mr. Trumbul of Hart
ford, the able and popular Sunday School Mis-
slonary, take part in the occasion. We shall
give full particulars Of the affair next week.
New Milford. ..-....
Thomas Evitts of New Milford, committed
suicide at the poor house in that place on Satur
day last, by hanging himself The nail from
which the end Of the cord was attached was moi
higher than his head; but he put one knee on O
chair, and let the rest of his weight rest on the
cord in such way that he was strangled to
death. Two boys, who slept in the same room
with him, were not disturbed by his operations
WatertOwn. @
A considerable excitement is aroused by the
intimation of the sudden temperance of Mr.
Erastus Lyman DeForest, in Australia, who
had been supposed to have been dead since 1857
His father had long considered him dead, and
was appointed three years ago, administrator or
his estate. Public opinion cannot yet fully con
clude that the news is correct, but if SO, it con
siders the case one of palpable alteration o.
mind.