Litchfield enquirer., 1877-03-08

ly fully maintained by the last represen- tation, all the performers entering into the spirit of the play, and bringing out the various features of the plot with yiv- idness and almost perfect. uu.ty. While all did we'll it will be no injustice to the others to mention, especially, the part of Captain Dandelion. which was capitally rendered by Dick Burton, a pupil of the Gunaery, from Hartford. The general public will perhaps be Interested to learn that another play by the same author as 'Down by the Sea- entitled, ''Bresd on the Waters, has already been distributed to the actors. and 'is now preparing for exhibition late in the month of March, due notice of which will be given here after. This coming play is if possible more interesting than the one performed Wednesday; and brought out with the snme faithful attention to every detail that characterizes the previous efforts of the association, will prove a. trump card" to the. management. May we all be on hand to witness the presentation K.
 On Friday eve ming Feb. 23d, F. m., Guy 0. Ford gave discourse on the or igin of Rising Sun Lodge, F. A. M., to the brethren of the fraternity, replete with sound instruction and incident. It would be interesting could it be given to the public.
 Among the many visitors at Washing ton. D. c., to witness the inauguration of the President, ara Mrs. Marcus Woodin of New Preston, and Mrs. Samuel H. Clark of this place. We wish them a pleasant visit, and safe retnrn.
 The next Fellowship meeting will be held at Sherman, the 14th of March.
 TRAMPs. Tramp!l Tramp!!! What shall we do with tramps, is a ques- tion,of more importance to the citizens of this town and state than the Presidential election; as the expenses of maintaining them for the past two weeks. have amount ed to more than our proportion of the expense of the state>anl national govern ment. We cannot expect any aid from Congress, for 1t has adjourned: but we wish they had reduced the appropriations for this class of public servants. Will not the wise men of town take this matter iu- to consideration, and mature some plan to present at the next annual town meeting. by which we may be relieved f.om this nuisance. We would not suggest either hanging or starvation, although either might be preferable to the bull-dozing described in your last. Can the Legis- lature aid in this matter, or can you, MT. Editor, suggest any remedy, or must we ''submit to the inevitable" A thought has suggested itself to us. Probably nine- tenths. or at least fcrty-fve of the fifty, who have applied for aid, are electors and or some other, On the 7th of Nov. they were citizens of some other town than this Can there not be some law enacted which shall make it obligatory on those towns who use their services, or control their votes, to support them? Let them disclose on oath where they voted, and let the select men draw on those towns for all the expense which they incur. Our poor. we expect to provide for, and hope the needy and deserving may be suitably cared for, but we pray to be de- livered from tramps. While writing the foregoing. drove of four tramps call ed at the Selectmans" "and demanded 8 nights lodging. s.
 A goodly number were in attendance at the Hall, last Wednesday evening, to enjoy the singing, acting. music, dancing and refreshments. We trust that by the 23d inst Miss Cotton will not only be quite recovered. but that we may hear her when "Down by the Sea- shall be re- peated, and another play by the same author shall be acted; for we hear the association think of giving us then dou- ble treat :'Bread upon the Waters" is the name of the second piece, and those who have read it say it is even better than "Down by the Sea-" Careless penman- ship in former article gave us D.. Ben ton, when D. Burton should have been written. If we blundered in tOritieg, he did not in acting, and we advise all who enjoy piece when every player does well, to be at the Hall two weeks from next Friday evening. J.