Connecticut western news., 1874-03-13
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 Items are scarcc.... The weather for the past week has ranged from austere winter to balmy spring......Rev c. N. Fitch of North Cornwall exchanged pulpits with Rev. Prince of Cornwall last Sabbath. The temperance question seems te be the chief topic of conversation now -days.. The D. Wv. I. K. temperance society continues to increase in numbers and pop- ularity. This mystic society seems to have been sort of spontaneous outburst which sprung up in our midst, ard none but the initiated seem 10 know from whence it come or whther it goeth. To say the least it promises complete reformation in our social and moral atmosphere, much to the delight of all lovers of temperance and morality. The following is list of its officers: w. H. Porter, A. M.; Wm. Green, lst Asst; E. II. Dean, 2nd Asst. :; A. Gee, 3rd Asst; E. F. Scovllle, c. c.; II. E. Sanford, w. l.; w. Mallnson, l. G. T. Wilkinson, O. G.; J. Lamont, Pres. :; Samuel Wilson, Vice Pres; E. T. Scovile Sec'y; J. Malliuson, Treas. According to previous arrangement, the members of the above society, and a few invited guests, partook of an oyster supper in the Village Hall last Wednesday evening, furnished by D. O'Cain and R. N Cochrane. which wasin every respect highly enJoyable af- fair, and all present seemed to be highly pleased with the entertainment. The tables were beautifully and bountifully spread, and the oysters, cake, coffee, lSc. were highly palatable and nicely served by the ladies iE attendance. Over each table was suspended an inverted bottle, with the motto, We will keep it SO, enclosed in evergreen wreaths, which attracted a good deal Of attention and elicited numerous pleasant remarks. After the refreshments had been heartily discussed, A. D. Warner, a member of the society, was called upon and responded in a few well chosen re marks, in which he gave the origin and object of the society. R. R. Pratt. one of the invited guests, was called for and re sponded in bis usually clear and forcible manner, by telling the society that they possessed tue requisite strength for accom-. plishIng much good, and bade them hearty God speed in their laudable under taking Rev, c. N. Fitch. another invited guest, was then called for, and responded in neat little speech, in which he spoke ot the noble efforts now being made throughout the land in behalf of temper ance, and he was glad to know that they had taken upon themselves the reforma ton of this place, and congratulated them upon their wonderful success, and bade them God speed: Tie donors of the sup per pledged themselves 10 give another in one year, provided the organization is kept up; and several of the members said, that if life is spared they shall be on hand Q: that time, after which the meeting broke up with the most cordial feelings, and nu- merous well wishes for the future. Taken all in all: it was one of the most pleasant gatherings we ever attended, and we sin cerelY trust that the next annual meeting will surpass it in numbers, notwithstsnd ing 1t may prcve rather expensive to the donors. However, David and Robert nev- CT halye anything, as all will testify who sat down to their munifcent lay out last "Wednesday evening. NUF CED.