Litchfield enquirer., 1869-02-25
LITCHFIELD.

LITOHFIELD.
 The Superior Court adjourned sine die last week, after having disposed of consid- erable court business.
 = A few mornings since, that lifelong Democrat. Mr. Edward Phelps, was found inserted in boys snow-hole, down East Hill He had evidently been belated the night before. and considered this an ex- eellent "opening The Good Samaritans of that vicinity extracted him with some diff ficulty. unhurt. The hole is spoilt.
 The Supper of Royal Arch Masons, held at this place, on Monday Washing tons birthday, at the Mansion House, was really magnificent affair. The bill of fare was the most attractive ever presented, hereabouts: Venison, Quail. Oysters in every conceivable shape, champagne. .&c. Past Grand Master. D. E. Bostwiek, presi- ded as High Priest of the Chapter. and about forty Companions were present, among whom were John H. Barlow, D. c. H. F., of Birmingham, A. R. Blakeslee, H. F., of that place, Lewis, of Woodbury, Dr. IS. ", Gold, of Cornwall, Henry Bissell, 0. l.. Webb, s. G. Braman, of this place. Letters were read from Mir. s. P. Bolles, of New Haven, and Rev. Mr. Eastwood, of Wolcottville, regretting that they, could not be present. After the supper remarks were made and toasts responded to, by Companions Bostwick, Lewis, Belden, Deming. Roberts, Barlow and Graves. the latter of whom gave interesting historical sketches of the Chapter from it's organi- zation, and of those who, had oficiated as it's High Priests. After having had good time, generally, the Chapter adjourned at about eleven, highly pleased with the en- tertainm ent. 5 s. ga
 - Messrs. Rufus Smith and F. D. Mo Neill convey to Dr. H. W. Buel the build ing and premises near the Hampstead place in South street, for g, 600.
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 - The annual statement of the Litch- field Carriage Go. shows $14, ,s7470 prop erty and credits; $3.502.03 debts; capital stock paid in, s9. .s63. 80. 5.s -
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 g1a WASHINGTON. 47a..-@@:g ,,. On Thursday evening. .Rey. A. N. Bene- dict of Bridgeport delivered a lecture, at Farmers Hall; subject, ssSeeds." Itwas excellent in thought, expression, and de- livery, aboundsd in humorous bits, some times lapsed into downright fun, and then rose to impassioned eloquence. One of the best temperance lecturea we eyer heard seemed to dropain accidentally just before it's close, and notwithstanding an hour and half was occupied in it's delivery, the fer and increase of applause showed an in- crease of interest to the very endt Mr. Benedict was followed by MT. G. A. Hick- OK of Litchfield who spoke on the railroad question for about three quarters of an hour. It was remarkably tight place to put speaker into, especially one speaking extempore, that of following such lec- ture as Mir. Benedict gave us. The andfcnce listened cautiously. and applanded the railroad with commendable vigor whenever opportunity offered. At the close of Mfr. Hickox' remarks some debate ensusd. s. H. Mitchell Esq ,the largest taxpayer in town, stated that he had voted fortthe sub- scription before and should do so again, that he had no doubt the town would be benefited much more than $50, 900 by the construction of the railroad, and that he was ready to pay his share, principal or interest, as might be deemed best. ..r He was loudly applauied, and the meeting soon adjourned.
 a-- On Friday night the Lyceum discuss ed the question of the utility of the news paper and periodical press. The negative was maintained by Rev. Mir. Cotton and MT Woodruff; the affirmative by Messrs. Buckingham, Hickox. Gum, and Rev. MT. Benedict. The ministerial sparring was highly amusing, and the whole thing was very pleasant and as exciting as the debate of so one-sided aquestion could be. 2'-s
 Tonight tThursday) the grand Han del and Haydn concert comes off Among other pieces on the programme are Men- delssohn's. Wedding March, 5. Selections from Troyatore, and "The Desert '-for two pianos, eight hands. The vocal part Of the entertainment will consist of Solos, Duetts Quartettes &c. Miss Mary Smith now of Norwalk, being one. of the solo per- formers The concert will be q good one and deserves the patronage of all lovers Of music within reasonable distance of Old Judea. 24Na H.o2
 Our Lyceum closed it's arduous and exacingi labors by adiourning1 till next October, last Friday night. There was an oversight in the hurry of closing, in not thanking the audience who have been such patient listeners through the long course of debates, and especially the ladies in allowing their RIGHTS to be twice discus sed. The notice of the second debate at. q =.