Connecticut western news., 1874-01-23

following lines composed by Miss Kate Dawson of Woodbury, Ct.
 Ye have cheerily walked together,
 Through the years of the happy past,
 And the swiftly feeting moments
 Bring the silver moon at last.
 Bright as the light that beameth
 Over the hallowed page,
 Where traced by me.nory's fingers
 Are the joys of our pilgrimage.
 Fair are the landmarks shining
 By the way that our Lord hath led.
 And never the earthly mist could hide
 Heavens stars that shone OCT head.
 The children the Lord hath given us,
 On earth are living still,
 And bere, with their presence,
 Our cup of blessing fills.
 May such silver light beam onward
 Through all the coming years,
 Till it changeth to luster golden
 And joy too deep tor fear.
 May the blessing of the present,
 In the home of the happy past,
 Change not but as they brighten
 Towards the ''better home" at last.
 A GUEST.
 1hs MiIk Business.-MR. EDITOR. In Berkshire county paper of recent date is notice addressed to the milk producers along the line of the Housatonic railroad inviting them to ship their milk to one J. w. Tuthill in New York, and signed by Messrs. Gold, Hall, Kellogg, Little and Bradley. Having dairy of milk which wish to send to market, 1 ask the liberty of your columns in which to make some inquiries in reference to this new firm, in which my neighbors in the business join, as they are equally interested with myself, and none of them seem to understand much about the new company. What is their firm name, and how are cans to be marked 1? As we do not know MT. Tuthill. the ques- ton of who pays becomes one of import ance to every producer, Can parties other than those to whom the milk is billed be held responsible for the payment of bills What advantage has this new firm over others in the business? Are they experi- enccd men in the New York milk trade :? Who is Mr. Tuthill Is he an expert in the business? How long notice do you require of intention to send? Will some one of the leaders let their light shine through the papers, so we may see before we leap |? and oblige AFARMRR. REPLY.-In reply to the article above of Jan. 7th, enquiring about certain points connected with the milk circular printed at a recent date, l answer some of the ques I tions or points as follows: lst. These subscribers are responsible men, and assure the milk to the producers. The subscrib- CTS are satisfied to try MT. Tnthill and guarantee the pay to the producers. 2d. The producers can write to MT. J. w. Tuthill, or any of the subscribers, stating how many cans they wish to send, and when they wish % commence. MT. Tuthil will find customer and give you notice when to commence, and how the cans are to be marked. You will see at glance that it will expedite business to write to MT. Tuthill instead of to either of the other subscribers. Phe cans are to be marked 10 the customer in New York direct. You are then to send your bills to MT. Tuthill the 10th and 25th of the succeeding month. MT. Tuthill will send you the pay. If there is any default on the part of Mir. Tuthill, apply to either of the subscribers and your pay will be made right immediately The advantage of this new association is that the pay for the milk is guaranteed to the producer
 ROBERT LITTLE, Fall Village, Ct. | A~ About Lee.-Some of our readers know something of the town of Lee in Massachusetts, but more of them know less. It IS 8 wonderful town and ought to be more extensively advertised. Its new town hall, now in process of erection, is the finest in Berkshire county, and it's new railrcad, the Lee & Hudson, also being built, is magnificent triumph of engineer ing skill. The way the inhabitants do things is little remarkable, as for instance A young man by the name of Frank Strong, went on visit to the lower part ot the county few days since, and when he returned he chanced to come into town on the same train with beautiful young damsel, also of that place. tbey are married" says one; "Of course they are, they've been off to get married, nothing is plainer, says another "and we'll tin horn 'em to night, or my name aint Taintor p says that individual. "Thayer says they are married, an d he knows"
 | The shade of the tall white steeple crept farther and farther to the east as the sun approached the horizon, while an occa- sional blast from the horns, and now and then mote" from the horse fiddle stole out on the crisp night air, as those instru- ments Were being brought to tune fer the grand concert in contemplation. Nor were those occasional and singularly ominous notes in vain: They reached the ears of young Strong, and, with remarkable intui- tive tact for divining their meaning, he was not long in making due preparation for the reception of his guests. A bountiful sup ply of lemons was procured, and the la dies, always ready to lend their assistance in good cause, stirred up lemonade, pail full after pailful, while he went after some thing with which to season it. Two or three ounces of ipecacuanha was thouuht would do, and after his return was indus triously stirred into the lemonade. The calathumpian band (thirty pieces, all told) was soon on the ground, and after tune or two, was invited in by Mir. Strong. Apologizing for not having anything bet ter than lemonade, on account of the short tuotice of this very friendly visit, they par took freely of the cooling beverage, after which Mr. $. brought the aforesaid young lady into the room and introduced her as