Connecticut western news., 1872-12-20

afternoon at ? o'clock. The cars on the Housatonic were draped in mourning.
 Oysttr Supper. er.-The ladies of the Epis- copal Society met at Prof. Hurlburts school rooms in Lime Rock last Friday evening, and partook of grand oyster supper. About 100 were present at the feast, but somebody whispers they were not an ladies by any means. It wae
 one of the pleasantest gatherings of the season.
 Donation. There was Donation visit paid to the Rev. Ira Abbot of Cornwall Bridge last Friday evening, which was very largely attended. The total amount donated was $lO2, ,oo, which to be sure de monstrates the regard and esteem in which he is held bv his psrishioners. For small village and society, this amount is really very generous donation.
 Tiat Nem.-Col. Tupper says he is go- ing to horse whip Tom Norton for writing that item concerning him and the rats in the freight depot, in Lakeville. That's right Colonel! he deserves it! give it to him smart ! Our present arrangement ln Lake vile for news items is very pleasant. The understanding is that we are to have all the credit for the smart paragraphs, and Tom Norton is to take all the horse whippings and earnings for the harsh ones.
 Christanns BaU.-Mine Host Ferris of the Ashley Falls hotel will give a ball at his hotel on Christmas eve, Tuesday next, (Dec. 24th. We are informed that good music will be provided. and that no pains will be spared to make the deciples of Terpsichore as gay and happy as may be. Mrs. F. is noted for having one of the best tables on such occasions as are found anywhere; the very best the country af- lords and great abundance of it. There will probably be large turnout and a grand good time.
 Dandelions- Amenia Times tells the following story, which, if from less re- liable source, we should regard as good but rather tough.
 A reader of the TIMES, who resides in this village. while taking a walk across the fields on Saturday, Dec. 7th, observed a cluster of dandelions, some of which were in full bloom. There was snow all around them, but it did not prevent some three or four from blossoming.
 IicA Goods.-While in Hartford the oth CT day, we were shown through the superb jewelry and fancy goods establishment of T. Steele 6 Son. For :he Holiday trade they have one of the largest and choicest stocks of really rich and costly goods we ever saw. They are selling the most ele- gant patterns of bronzes the world pro duces For goods in their line, those who want something really valuable will con, suit their best interests by visiting Messrs T. Steele X Son, $40 Main St., Hartford.
 ISeaoing MacAiae Interest in Brtdgeport- The Howe Sewing Machine company ars greatly extending their work in Bridge port. In two months they will complete a foundry about 275 by 25 feet. In the spring work will begin on wing 240 feet which will connect three of their large fac tories and give them an unbroken front tt the water of l, ,25O feet. These improve ments together with the recent purchase of the Hotchkiss building, will cost $265, GOO and will give the company facilities fol turning out 500 or 1 1000 machines d day Bridgeport owes the greater share of hel prosperity to the sewing machine industry
 Neao York.-The following trio of New York City items, snuggled in loving em brace, we found in an exchange. Mic folks down there in the city. Last Mcnda night the following excentricities occurred l Large crowds are this morning looking q great pool of frozen blood on Libert street, which flowed from the body c Duryea when stabbed and cut last evening b | Simmons.
 Nathan Raymond, 8 horse car con ductor was seriously beaten and aG thrown over the dashboard of his car b a drunken rough named Conroy, who wa arrested last night.
 Terrence Dolan was arrested last nigl charged with roasting an infant son { death on a re6-hod stone.
 Serious Th0ughts.-Wouldn' it be
 pretty good sort of an idea, now that tn year is drawing to close, to have a goo square settlement with us, all ye who al indebted to us for advertising; job worl and perhaps it would be we'll to glance $ the figures near your name on the paper s it is received by you, and if you are one ( those who have asked to have the NEW continued and you would pay in a fe, days we are inclined to think you wi feel rather badly if we don't remind yor that you may square up. The figures o your address label would look better in tn eyes of others who may chance to see then if they read '73 or "A instead of '72, whic would show that your paper is paid fol To-be-sure, these are solemn thoughts but, well, think of these thoughts awhile and then surprise us by showing how dex trous you are in paying what you owe. w are talking to those who owe us for GdOe' tiaing and job soork, as well as the rest Come now Lets have a grand old tim squaring up.
 West WSnste0.-The Beardsley Hous in West Winsted has been largely repaired and is now one of the best hotels in Litcl field county. It is complete in its ever appointment and is largely patronized, ( it would not have use for the stove W chanced to see in the cooking departmel
 the other day. Why; bless your soul! /!
 was as large as a moderate sized Connect cut river ferry boat. MT. B. c. Stevens,
 very popular as landlord and the Beard ley House is doing 8 good business wit his management. The merchants of We
 Winsted are doing heavy trade this SCI son. When there the other day, u Messrs Camps store was full of customer