Connecticut western news., 1873-09-05


 CT obtain in full till late Thursday after moons, as the trots would not be finished till very nearly, if not quite, dark, which made it too late to give full account if we got our papers off on time. We have decided this year to publish THE NEWS one day later, if we find it is necessary to do so to give full and correct account of the races.
 COnapleted. new tannery in West Norfolk is now fully completed and in op- eration; being filled with workmen who are s'grinding" out the leather faster and better than was ever done in the old works. We are informed that Mr. Shepard, the venerable father of MT. John K. has, not withstanding his great age, taken, as it were, deeper interest in the rebuilding of this tannery than younger men would seem capable of there not being day the work was going on but he was there to see it was being done about right, and now all is done and the manufacture of leather is resumed, none can rejoice more than he.
 Returned. Rev. Dr. Reid of the Congregational church in this village re- turned last week from his vacation trip in New Hampshire and will resume his pulpit next Sabbath. The Rev. Doctor reports himself as not much improved in health af- ter his visit; the change of climate, water in fact the entire change of everything from what he is accustomed to at home seems not to have affected him pleasantly. The Rev. MT. Blake who has supplied his pulpit during hls absence, has done so very acceptably to his bearers, having given them some most excellent discourses. Mir. Blake is sound writer and az impressive speaker.
 HsghsoGy Ro66ery.-Last Thursday even. ing as MT. John Silvernail was returning from camp meeting, and when at or neal the foot ot Town Hill Con his way to the home of the company under his care.) his horse was grappled by the bridle by g stranger and stopped. Asking what was wanted, he was answered by two others one of whom threw his arms about him anc held him while No. rihed his pockets Fortunately he had but little money witt him at the time, the robbers securing only nine dollars for their trouble. This is pretty bold affair, and if the next party molested by them make bullet hole in . | tender spot in them, who'll object.
 Fals VSllage Cattle tShoao.-The regular annual Cattle Show and Far at Falls Vii lage commences next Tuesday, and contin ues through Wednesday and Thursday The programme appears quite similar tt that of former years, yet two or three new and quite interesting features are intro duced, among which IS competitive tria of playing of cornet bands at II o'clock il the forenoon of Wednesday. Premium are offered for the best playing of baud containing regular members only, of $75 and 1925. CO.,. For all the trials of speed o horses on the second and third days, larg premiums are offered, and some of the bes horses in the country are expected Tn attendance this year will undoubtedly b very large.
 Cgam Bake, 1arget SAoot, &e.-Co. l Steele Guard. o. N G. of W est Winste went to Tariffville last Tuesday on Con ductor Eggleston's train and celebrated" clam bake and a target shoot in gram style. This company IS said to be one o the best ill the state, and with their supe rior rifles exhibited some very fine shoot ing. The Gilbert Cornet Band accompa nied them, and with everything in the bes of style, they enjoyed day of pleasur that does the soul good, and prepares it t strive with increased energy with the stern ern duties of life. We thank the compan for their cordial invitation received throug Lieut.. Wilber F. Coe, to join them, and ar very ssrry Tuesday happened to be da in the week when it is very difficult to b gone the entire day, as would have bee necessary, 10 go to Tariffville.
 Theatrical and MusScal.-A very pleai ant entertainment was given by the guest of the Miller House Wednesday evenln of last week, to number of their villag friends. The principal feature of the ever ing was the representation of play ent tied Hove in Livery" the parts being taE ell by the young people stopping at the ht tel. The performance was decided sue cess, the actors showing more than usu' ability in their parts, and being heartily aI plauded by the spectators. During the in tervals between the scenes some delightfl music was given by Mrs. Howard and Mi Cof1ng, their audience bestowing doub encore upon each performance. At tt : conclusion of the play refreshments wei , served, and the rest of the evening was voted to dancing and social intercourse. 4 a late hour the guests took their departure feeling that they had spent a most enjoy
 ble evening, and hoping that their cit friends would give them an opportunity renew the pleasant acquaintances alread formed at some future day. X. LGkeuSOs Notes.-A trio of conviv 7 spirits Gone of them being the handkel chief grabber spoken of in last week NEws,) amused themselves last Sunday | l entering the bar room of the Miller Hou l and appropriating decanter of whisk' ] which stood invitingly near. With the $
 sistance of bourbon the party soon got in
 an exalted condition, and after the perforl
 ence of several war dances and other sal1 tatory feats, undertook to bivouac in ol . of the houses in the vicinity. Upon e
 fecting an entrance, they took possessi, :, Q of the beds and scattered themselves aroul u in various picturesque attitudes so far . was Well-but change came OCT the spi it of their dreams when the lady of t = hnnsa refnrnnd and disfurhad thnir r,lanao