Connecticut western news., 1876-03-10
The New Organ. new orran, oot

On oC. faLTlCk 5 Qay. luey are aDOuC or ganizing choir. Mrs. Lewis of Falls Vii lage is to be organist ;e and we learn that members of choirs in Protestant churches have been invited to aid in singing.
 Clubs and Societies. As there are no clubs, no secret societies, no anything in Lakeville, we hear that quiet little village is about to form club. The one in contem- plation we understand will be styled the Bachelors Club Now isn't it little too bad to allow Lakeville to go so far ahead of us? Hadn't we better arouse ourselves and organize an 'Old Maids or Widows Society p
 Death of an American Consul.-!The death of John Greenwood, American Con. sul to Germany, which occurred in Bruns- wick, Germany, on the 9th ult., caused much sorrow in his native place-New Mil ford. He was the son of Rev. John Green wood of the latter place, and was widely known, having at one time held an import ant position in Barnum's museum. His re- mains are expected to arrive in this country in few days, and will probably be inferred at Bethel.
 The Carroll Paper Company.-The Carols, paper makers of New Marlboro, Mass, whose serious embarrassment is re- ported, were among the first in this country to make printing paper out of rye straw. During the war and for some time since their profits were very large, and their rep utation was as wide as the country. They made paper for almost all the leading New York journals at different times, and al- ways made good article, being honorable as well as enterprising men in all their tram sections. Last year they furnished the pa- per for one of the leading San Francisco journals. The firm lost their mills by fire once or twice within the last fifteen years, but survived those misfortunes to surrender to the depression that has swamped some of the most fourishing establishments in the country.
 Our Meetings Again.-We had looked forward to last Friday evening with bright anticipations of feast in the way of a sermon from Rev. MT. Hallock of West Winsted, and those antlcipations were fully realized. The hall in which these meetings are usually held being of too slight dimen- sions, we were compelled to go into the church. MT. Hallock's sermon was mos, impressive, appealing alike to the sense oi saint as we'll as sinner. His illustrations were very striking and quite applicable. Ir conclusion, he remarked that the church o1 which he was pastor, had, sInce our con ference meeting, very frequently expressed deep interest in this one, and he had lis tened to many an earnest prayer offered ir our behalf We have the assurance of ar opportunity to listen to Rev. MT. Beach oi Norfolk here this Friday) evening.
 Our New Library.-A a meeting of tht library association at the Academy hall Sat urday evening, the necessary rules and reg ulations were made for putting the library into circulation. This library contains some very valuable books by some of ths best authors, and supplies void that ha! long been felt in this village. MT. Edward Bartram has charge of the library, which il kept in the store of MT. c. H. Glens, ant he will be pleased to show any and all tht catalogue of books. All can find just thu kind of reading they may want, as the Ii brary is composed of religious, blographi cal, historical and scientific works; also { good collection of novels or works of fic ton. The terms for the use of books ii reasonable and within the reach of all, an( we hope that it will be largely patronized thereby adding funds to the association which will enable said association to ado new books to their library and make it permanent institution.
 Burglar Alarm.-While In Winsted
 few days since we had brought to our no tice the above named article, and in thes days when all the newspapers are fille' with accounts of midnight robberies an dark deeds of every description, It is wortl the time and trouble of every one to inyes tigate anything which may prove useful il preventing burglaries or crime of any kind MT. Frank M. Priest has the new paten burglar alarm on exhibition at the Clarke house, which, after examining closely, W pronounce a valuable invention. Tn alarm can be fastened to either doors o windows in such manner that they ca
 not be opened without loud alarm bein
 given, and at the same time securely fasteh ing the door or window. MT. Priest WI
 be glad to show and explain the working o
 the invention, which is very simple, to a
 who will call at his room No. 37, Clark
 house. A few energetic men would find
 to their advantage to examine this matter
 It is certainly good thing, and ought t
 come into use. as it will be protection [
 life and property.
 The Old Folks Concert.-The citizen
 of Falls Village and vicinity were delighte
 with the Old Folks concert given in th
 town hall on Wednesday evening of la
 week. There were about twenty singer
 in the group. including six musicians wit
 appropriate instruments. The talent ft
 the occasion had been selected with car
 and we are proud to say belongs to Il
 community. The male and female yoic' were blended indue proportions; the VOC
 and instrumental music was we'll combinet The costumes worn and manners assume , on the occasion were well suited to o, F ideas of what they were hundred yea 7 ago. The tallow candle and snuffers, W ol s pockets and snuff boxes, spectacles ar feet stoves, with their frequent use, occ' . stoned considerable pleasantly. Clergymt : lost their gravity and some of the deacol 7 actually laughed. All sung we'll, but son 1 =zo;aor of tLc, hI crhnat nrrado rIl