Connecticut western news., 1876-07-14
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of our high school was prepared for THE NEWS, but that is more particularly of local concern, and all newspapers of the present week must be filled with records of the in- anniversary that wakes one senti- ment ln all our land. If you please, let a sketch of the day take the place of that ar ticle eff indeed any place in your columns can be spared therefor). After the early confounding cannon, followed at a. m. the religious services appointed at the Con- gregational meeting house, the pastor hay ing wisely selected that hour, which proved to be the quiet one of the day. It was a joy to behold that large volunteer congre- gation and choice satisfaction to be one of it. Prayer, Scripture reading, and few remarks employed a portion of the time, but the hymns of thanksgiving sang occupied more of the hour. A select pleas ure furnished in that place of worship is, that the hymns are read with taste and expression of the sentiment so delicate and fine that both the choir and congregation are thereby prepared to sing with the spirit and the understanding. It was signally SO on this occasion. A service at the Episco- pal church was held at lO.30 a. m. ,and one also t'6. 30 p. m. The Roman Catholic church was open at 7.30 a. m. The gene ral celebration of the day went forward ac- cording to programme. The fantastic pa rade may have been satisfaction to those having fancy for the grotesque. The civic procession was considered fine. The car drawing the young ladies intended, with the goddess of liberty, to represent the thirteen states, was beautiful conception and executed in a very attractive manner Its tasteful canopy and ample drapery slightly shielded the youthful group, who apparently were all in their teens. As placed behind the speakers stand in the grove, one remarked that it formed a charming background to the view. On ar riying at the grove Dr. Collins, who was elected to preside on the occasion, intro duced the exercises by brief remarks. He spoke of the vast number now occupied in like manner, and the grandeur of thought thus suggested; made becoming recogni- ton of our indebtedness to the High Source of our country's magnificent blessings. and turned the attention to prayer, to be offer. ed by the Rev. MT. Anderson. It was @ comfort to observe that those immediately around the speaking clergyman audibly united in his closing ascriptions to Oul Father who art in Heaven. Reverential was the effect. Geo. Holmes, one of oul young lad students, read the Declaration of Independence in manner showing ar honest sympathy in its grand utterances. The Historic address was delivered by A A. Penniman, MD. A poem read by Mrs Phillips of Sheffield was listened to witt evident interest and qualification. Music filled the intervals. The President of tho day having rendered prompt attention tt all the courtesies at the stand, then led th, way to the cellation, inviting all to partak, thereof. The day throughout was marked with genial tokens of a wholesome demo cratic spirit, which tolerating all discrepen cies, accorded hearty good will 10 ever, one. Dr. Penniman commenced his dis course with numerous allusion to eth chipping of coin." He indicated by a To cal historic incident, the difficulties SUI rounding the historian, but proceeded to
 glance at the earlier times of this town Brought forth from the past good recon of love of country on the part of it's inhab tants in the revolutionary years, as also i the rebellion. He noted the peculiar fact however, that DO zeal or interest appears i the town in regard to the war of 1912. Tn history of that date is silent on the subject A truly worthy tribute was paid to tn name of MT. Whiting whose manly fide ity was commemorated. It is chronicl of the early republic well deserving to b preserved. Facts as to the patriotic worl CTS of that date, and also as to the true de votion to duty on the part of men an women of this region in the war Of the re bellion were gathered as by an appreciatin hand. Then came references to the sttair ments of the young nation. Agriculture said the speakeer, is one of the leadln powers of the earth. Manufactures. i which we already excel, may be consid cred distinct from the former. That sept rates into individual interests. but manu factures bring together, lead to exchanges and so bind as one. Commerce, anothe grand power. That he would skip, bu gave pleasant prediction as to it's future It is at present nicotized. The sound prir | cinles introducpd in the c1Osinp remark were worthy the profound attention of an audience. In the open air, such moving diversified company could but partiall grasp the ideas of hope, and grounds C confidence that were outspread. Th choice forms of expression given to selet thoughts, were wisely adapted to the d. merizations over which we lament, and th practical methods of escape from all a tending evils of our noble form of goverl ment, were clearly designated. 0. N. 8.
 WHAT A BRIDAL OUTFIT MUST CONTAIN A writer in the Cincinnati Commerci, t has very interesting article particular to the ladies-upon the above subject, frol which the following is clipped:
 Perhaps unsophisticated. readers woul like to know what constitutes bridal out |, fit for young lady who may be suppose = to be the possessor already of 8 fairly ar . pie wardrobe. One bridal or 'Pompadou
 set, including skirts of lined cambric, u
 whole trimmed with ruffles and puffs (