Litchfield enquirer., 1865-06-29
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air. through the few cIoudless nights, has been so clear and still that we could almost hear the rustic of her silver train. True poetry is distilled from the sars{ Moonlight issioo mis- chievous to suit us. We have grudge against it on account of bad scrape it once led us into. You may guess what it was; but since then We have often wished the fable of inc moon being made of green cheese was true so that we conld pay it our devoirs (deyonrs)
 Our Village Band has practced out of doors a few evenings lately The have had but little practice but already play several tunes in 6rst-rate style. s,..,.... ....,,4...s
 The Committee on the Celebration are re- quested to meet at the Court House on Satnr, day evening. at 71a o'clock, to perfect the ar engagements for the Fourth. Every one should be present. .. s,... ~zsit ,.'l. sas AL q
 Those who have handed in their names for the Fantastic Parade, and any others who would like to join, are requested to meet at the Adams House On Saturday evening. .;
 The good people of this village are warned to look our for thieves. in the garb of solicitors for charity, as we learn that such uermin are about. Several persons lost valuables of differ ebt descriptions. on Tuesday last. .
 :, Bishop & Sedgwick are engaged in repair ing their stoop, the floor of which has been completely worn out by the crowd of custom CTS. -........E .E.4,: .a s...G-2
 Wheeler Brothers has fitted up an Ice Cream Saloon in the rear of their Fruit and Confectionery Store. and treat their patrons we'll u E. 's. -.l -'5-- --..-.
 The Superior Court, on the protracted d- vorce case, adjourned on Friday to Wednesday p. m., and the case is yet unfinished. r:e
 .CoRNwALL.-Ihe people of Cornwall Hol- low and vicinity, are to celebrate the coming Fourth of July. by Sunday School Pic Mic in the grove. near the Baptist Church. Ex. tensive.arrangements are being made, band from Salisbury engaged. and distinguished speaker from' abroad is expected. The Rev. Mir. Wheeler, of the Baptist Church, will at tend to the exercises of the day. Absent na- tives of the Hollow are invited 10 be present
 MoRRIs.-Mr. Samuel Ensign found an old copper coin, while blowing, last spring, that is quite valuable It is of the date of l73l and bears the superscription of King George III, of England. 'f-' s @' ..r.s
 PLYNourH.-The Eagle wicket club of Wa terbury, and the 'Powhattan' of Plymouth, played match game last Thursday, on the grounds of the 1homaston club. In the first three innings, Eagle having the first play, the ---A---A-E Eaala n TO -D--.haitan sl. At this juncture. when the Plymouth club was to take their second innings, severe rain set in, that soon spoiled the alley for any good playing, The next three innings scored Powhattan 42.5s. Eagle 80. Eagle beating by 40 tallies., This was the result of accident rather than skill. as the alley was in the worst possible condition. MT. Thayer of Plymouth got up the supper.
 
 WAsH1NGroN:-The Congregational Church and Society have extended a call 10 the Rev. George H. Peeke, of .Greenpoint, L. l., to set tie with them in the work of the ospei minis try. at salary of 5000 and Parsonage- The call awaits his acceptance.
 The society has also accepted a subscription paper, for the purchase of an organ, amounting to S2O3O, and appointed committee to buy and place in the church an organ costing that amount, or as much more as may be subscribed In music or minister, Old Judea does not in tend to be behind the age. or her neighbors.
 The lightning struck an apple tree last Sunday, standing beside Nelson Ford's house, giving his daughter Mrs. Phinette Mason who was letting down window. a severe shock but otherwise doing no injury except to her. A wild cherry standing only few rods from the residence of Powell Hickox was struck at the same time. set Ee3as -#a" t.A
 THE HAWK EYE RIFLE CLUB in accordance with circular issued last April, held a conven- ton commencing June 9th. and continued un til the 9th. greatly to the satisfaction of its members and the enjoyment Of the invited guests. a a'ass .sas l. 7sHirsoa' |
 WINsTED.-There is quite cheerful little excitement in Winste.i ahonf thasa davs ovor