Connecticut western news., 1876-02-25

Ice Storm.-The storm which passed
 over this section last Monday and Tuesday
 proved to be of the severest kind to those
 towns lying upon the high grounds, such
 as Norfolk, Goshen, Colebrook and Win
 chester, in thls state, as well as some of the
 towns of Massachusetts. Although we
 cannot see much damage done in this vii
 lage, the above mentioned towns have suf-
 fered to considerable extent, many of the
 trees over the Norfolk hills, as we saw
 them from the car windows. being stripped almost entirely of their branches, leaving
 notling but the bare trunk standing. If the
 owners of the trees have not got up all their wood for next summer, now is the time to
 cut them and save considerable trimming.
 Fruit trees in this town have suffered to
 a considerable extent. One farmer having
 fine orchard found the trees bowed down
 with the heavy burden of ice, three inches
 in thickness; but with the aid of tea ket-
 tie and hot water he removed the ice and
 bent them back, thereby saving the trees.
 Mt. Riga is the only part of Salisbury that
 shows the effect of the storm. the roads
 leading to that place being obstructed in
 many places by fallen trees, which had to
 be removed before teams could pass.
 The Conference A meeting for Chris tian fellowship and conference was held at the Congregational church ID Falls Village on Wednesday, Feb. 18th. Notwithstand- ing the necessary detention of some, it was felt that the meeting was eminently an en- joyable and successful one. At the open ing prayer meeting Rev. c. N. Fitch re- ported the effect upon his people of simi- lar convention at West Cornwall as very encouraging. Rev. L. H. Reid introduced the theme-'Christians a blessing to the impenitent by excelling them in moral vir- tues'-the 'nat'ral Yirtoos,' AS old Dr. Beecher used to designate them. Nil. Reid illustrated one point in his remarks by uuo- ting the suggestion made by some one of this amendment to our modern church creeds: You believe that sixteen ounces make one pound; you believe that three feet make one yard and SO on through the creed of common honesty. Rev. Fitch opened the next topic-'Christian bless ing to the impenitent by exhibiting Chris tian traits: faith, hope and love-
 After collation at the court room, Rev. Dr. White of Cornwall spoke impressively upon Christian humility before God. Rev. Mir. Fitch followed upon Humility in eff forts to convert men, Frequent prayer and singing were mingled in the discus sion.
 In the evening, Rev. L. H.. Reid preached upon 2 Tim. ii, 19: Nevertheless the foun- dation of God standeth sure, having this seal. The Lord knoweth them that are his And let everyone that nameths the name of Christ depart from iniquity.'
 Mir. Reid also assisted in extra meetings in Falls Village and South Canaan the lat ter part of the same week, preaching on exchange at both places Feb. goth. B.
 Silver Wedding.-Mr. and Mrs. George Kellogg celebrated their silver wedding at their residence in Sheffield on the evening of the 18th inst. Over one hundred and hftyO guests were present-mostly married peopie-who were received with graceful cordiality that placed them at their ease at once. The bride and groom, notwithstand- ing their Twenty-Five years of welded life, presented 9 very youthful appearance es- pecially the lady, who seemed scarcely old er than attheir crystal wedding ten years ago. The evening hours passed delightfully."- in social converse and games and later in dancing, for which the best of music was from Harrington. The tables were loaded with profusion and variety seldom squalled, to which the company aid ample justice. After supper, sentiments, speeches and toasts were given and received with great merriment and applause. Rev. Mr. Noble made some very witty remarks, say- ing it was impossible for him to holler. as he had no holler left in him.
 F. O. Andrus and others were called ont and responded in manner that elicited much applause. MT. Dewey read poem, and his good will was appreclated. The presents were valuable, among which was a handsome parlor set of silverware and what seemed to be great curiosity-some real old-fashioned silver dollars lay on plate. Many of the guests fingered till af- | ter midnight, 10th to leave the pleasant scene. .-45 .-.-.
 Certainly, Mir. and Mrs. Kellogg have the cordial good wishes and thanks of their friends, so splendidly entertained. By the general request of the patrons of THE NEws send the poem, written for the occasion and read by the authoress, for publication. The warm applause with which it was re- ceived could not be otherwise than gratify- ing to the writer. CAP
 Small PoK and Vaccination.-MR.E ED1- roR.-The appearance of small pox in | neighboring village suggests some reflec- lions. It may not spread, yet many per sons have been exposed to it and it may be B serious matter. Carried in clothing, and communicated by personal contact, it may be introduced into our midst from Amenia Union, or from the cities, where there is a good deal of it, at any moment. We have dread of it-inherited from our grandfa- ther's days. Then, it was the most fatal, loathsome and dreadful scourge known to the human race. One out of every six cases died. Ladies trembled for the day when their faces should lose their charms, for it was so universal in Europe that persons were known as immigrants to this then sparsely sLttled (and so protected) land, by their pock marks
 Thanks to the Almighty's blessing, or the and skill of Dr. Jenner. all this has changed! Vaccination is the easy and sovereign antidote to the fell poison. We