Litchfield enquirer., 1876-08-24
Catholic Services, etc.

CathoItc services etc.
 Fra Leo de Saracena, of the Francis can Monastery, Winsted, sends us the fol- lowing notices for publication {:
 LECTURE AT THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN LrrcHF1ELD.-Our citizens will be grati. fed to learn that on Sunday evening. Sep. tember 10th, the Very Rev. T. s. Preston. Chancellor and Vicar General of the Arch diocese of New York, will lecture in the church of St. Anthony of Padua. The subject of the lecture will be, "The Church and the Bible," and we have no hesitancy in prophesying that it will be able and learned. The proceeds will go for the new Catholic cemetery. Dr. Pres ton is the author of several volumes on different subjects connected with the church of his adoption, which With the labor1ous duties of his ecclesiastical po- sition, and his pastorate of St. Ann's church in New York city. has forced him in the past. as during this summer, to make Litchield his vacation home. ST. JosEpH's CHURCH, TWISTED. The annual retreat for the Catholic clergy of the Diocese of Hartford begins at the Franciscan Monastery, in Winsted, on September 11th. It will continue two weeks:-the pastors, during the first week; and the assistant pastors the second week The Rev. Bishop Galberry, who will be present at the Monastery during the Re- treat, will administer the Sacrament of Confirmation in St. Joseph's church, on Sunday, September 17th, and on the af. ternoon of the same day will lay the cor ner stone of the new Convent of St. Mar garet of Cortona. It is also expected that the Rt. Rev. Bishop Hendricken, of Prov. idence, and Rt. Rev. Bishop O'Keiley, of Springfield, will be present. and take part in the services. -. CONTEMPLATED NEW CATHOLIC CHURCH IN GOSHEN small church of St. Co., lumkille, in Goshen, was built over tweh- ty years ago. No repairs have ever been | A0OO uRO0 oo eh0O ~ PICSCut 4b uIuSb be mostly built over, or else an entirely new structure erected. The latter plan is the most judicious, and meets the need and desire of the small congregation there, even though it may prove too much for their limited means. However, sev- eral residents of the town have already signified their willingness to assist in the undertaking; and that, with what can be raised by the congregation themselves. will put up small new church which will meet the necessities of the people, and be an ornament to the town. .-
 Says the Springfield Republican: ''The Democratic Congressman who has made the best reputation, the past session, is William R. Morrison; the worst, Sunset Cox. The former has abundantly justi- fed Speaker Kerr's appointment of him as leader of the House; the latter has dis graced himself time and again" Senator Eaton, of this State. has been the most notable failure in the Senate. The pa- p0ASs S~ OO Aoa oO SO Ouo1SS uLu WACu u8Fs ing been intoxicated on the'nisht before the adjournment
 Miss Brainard's concert at Washington, on Wednesday evening of next week, should attract lovers of good music, from all quarters. The music will consist large- ly of part songs, which are always popu- lar; of vocal duets, trios and solos; be- sides a solo from Caryi Florio, pianist of exceptional ability. Mir. Buckingham is no doubt right in rating this company far superior to any that have appeared in Washington; and that. as every musi- clan knows, who has attended the many fine concerts given there, is saying great deal. o
 Hartford has carried the plan of assess. ing benefits for city improvements upon ! adjoining property to an alarming extent. So high were property owners assessed for the Franklin, Avenue sewer that they have in several cases determined to aban- don their property, rather than pay the assessments on it.
 The races promised by the Stock Breed ers' Association, next week, are the most brilliant ever advertised in the state. The third days trial of speed between Smuggler, Goldsmith's Maid. and other noted trotters, will be looked for with great interest.
 | The reading of Miss Dargan at the New Hall in Washington, on Friday ever ming of this week promises great treat. Miss Dargan is very popular reader, and will no donbt draw full house. T Mrs. Lillie Deyereux Blake's name ap- pears on the republican national commit. tees list of campaign speakers.