Litchfield enquirer., 1863-12-31
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1ufai aud Gnnuty Asws
 LiTcHTIELD Christmas day was as charm. ling as eould have been asked for By tue most devoted or most hilarious bright, warm. winter day, with excellent sleighing and com fortablc walking. Services were held in the Episcopal Church in this village, and an ap- propriate sermon preached by the Rector.- The evening was generally ..observed" in ska ting, sleigh-riding, ,merry-making, and good time generally.
 -Qn Sunday F. NJ. last, Rev. Mr. South. gate preached his farewell sermon to large congregation at St. MichaeFs Church. ! -The Children's Festival came off last ! Wednesday, evening, in St. Michael's Church and Chapel, end was largely attended.
 On Monday Of this week we had our first "regular1 winters snow storm. It '.blew and snew and friz'' to the depth of foot or more, and we have an excellent prospect of six months sleighiug.
 | -On Monday eveping the anniversary of St. John the Evangelist was celebrated by the Masonic Fraternity of this village, (St. Paul's Lodge, No. H. with g grand supper at tn e Mansion House. This year the ssxercses" were largely improved. by the admission of the wives and daughters of the Master Masons to the table. These bravely braved the fierce storm that was raging without at the time, and sat down with the brotherhood, altogether to the number of seventy, at about 9 o'clock. Worshipful Master D. E. Bostwick presided, and the music was led by H. P. H. E. Hull, Esq. After the very excellent supper had been discussed to the satisfaction of all pres snt, the following regular toasts were an nounced:
 l. "The day we celebrate" l Responded to by ". NJ. Bostwick, in fe- licious address, commemorative of the day and the occasion. . 1 r(Music, "All Hail to the Morning.'l
 II. "Masonry and Masons, wherever dis persed."
 Responded to by H. P. II, 2. Hull, Esq, in his own inimitsble style. 1 Music. "Itslian Hymn.') IT, 1.-The Memory of the Fratsrnal Dssd et the past year
 Responded to by Rev. Bro. Lawrence, in 3 speech replete with interesting and affecting testimonials to those who had entered upon the new life, and closing with sentiment to the memory of Samuel and Frederick Buel | (Music, Through tho night air stealing '') i ". Our Brethren in the Field" | Responded to by Bro. G. H. Hollister, in an address thoroughly appreoiative of tie glori- ous record that thossin our Army and Navy gre weaving to deck the brous of Masonry in tho future.
 I (dusic, Star spanglsd Banner.") ! v. The Ladies'"
 Responded to by Ere. J. D, Champin, in s few dsprecstory remarks as to his ability to discourse solemn subject, but propo sing toast to the sex. which was received with cheers by tAe brethren. and smiles from the sisterhood
 i {Sfusic. '.swee: Hone.") l VI. ''0ur Aged Brethren" | Responded to by Bro. Stephen Delning an aged brother of over eighty, in speech which kept the taale in roar for ten minutes. hIr. Dsl.ing paid high com plmen. 10 the ladies, EThon with aihtheir virtues an.l graces he could hardly believe were descended from cid Mother Eve, who corrupted the whole human race" and thought that if Eve hai been half as smart ss her daughters now -a-days, she would certainly have sesa up !o tic cold sar pint of all" | (siusic, "Auld Lang syns") VI. "The Bar and Mssous who have hon orsd it
 l Responded 10 by Bro. II. B. Graves, in a |, speech of much eloquence, referring to the distiE guished lights of the American Bar, who had also been prominent Masous, I Music, '.OId Hundred.'')
 The brethren then rose from the tabla to give the 'tchoir" and the reporters" achauce, to which we can aver they did ample justice.
 The company separated at late hour, seeming to have enjoyed moro than usual the festivities of the evening.
 The following officers of the Lodge and Chapter were elected for the snsuing year: St. Paurs Lodge, No. Ii.
 D. E. Bostwick, V. NJ. T Edson Staples, s. ".
 L. o. Meafoy,J W.
 Wm. H. Braman, Treas. I c. B Bishop, seo'y.
 F. NJ. Sanford, s. D. Chas. McNeil, J. D.
 Royal Arch Chapter.
 H. F. Hull, H. P.
 G. II Baldwin, K :. c. II. Hollister. s. I We are particularly requested to give no tice that the "Scattergood Society,"" of this village, will resume it's sessions on Friday evening of this week. The Society hope to l fill the urgent demands that have already been made upon them by the branch Society of the , Royal Bengal Africans, situated at Honolulu, l s. l., though they propose at present to take