Litchfield enquirer., 1877-04-05
New Preston.

The Waramaug" Lyceum decided that address was more effective means of securing fayors than dress More mem- bers were present than on any former oc- casion and the Lyceum passed eff very we'll. The fourth number of the "Blund- erbuss' was issued and read by Editor A. H. Bolles, and gave universal satisfac- tion to those present. This is the last number, we hear. of that spicy paper.
 Fred Cogswell will soon move into the ''old Mill house" recently known as ! the ':old store, winch has been used by George Lyman, the past winter, as a meat market. MT. Cogswell will make improve ments inside of the building and when completed it will make very pleasant house. We hope that "Fred" will enjoy himself in his new home.
 Mir. Geo. Lyman's meat market can be found at Geo. Cogswelrs mill. The same room is occupied by the ''String Band" It must not be inferred that this OIRbulAhtlOu 16 dl0O HI t1o S1hu&utCkAuS business.
 The 'Barn Cash Store," was opened on Saturday, March 24th. The usual mum Der of customers have restored their pat ronage, and F. o. Beeman is Business agent for the company.
 e"Riverside Seminary" reopens on Monday.
 The Rev. Mir. Lee closed his labors here on March. 18th. We think that MT. Lee has done great deal of good in New Preston, both by his presence and preach ing.
 A number of the New Preston people attended the Dramatic entertainment at Washington and report good time. The plays were both amusing and entertain ing. We hope soon to treat the Washing ton people to like entertainment. l @ e-r s14 G. B.
 A very interesting Lyceum came of on Friday evening last. The following question was ably discussed on both sides: Resolved that Lincoln was instru- mental in dolng more for perpetuating Republican Institutions than any other president" The President of the Lyce- um, A. H. Bolles, decided -in favor of the affirmative. This meeting will long be remembered by all present. The young men who belong to this lYceum are indeed 'Reaping the fruits of their labors. '' More names were added to the "Roll of membership" and the .lyceum bids fair still to be blessing to the inhabitants of New Preston, We may expect to see many more pleasant gatherings within Burnham's HalLs The question for Fri day evening. April 9th, will be "Resolv- ed that the raising of tobacco shonld be discouraged" With Inst of new mem. bers.and debatsricapable oflentertaining 6 large audience, we. shall expect to ses Burnham's Hall 'Full to overfowing' each week.
 For the past two Sabbaths the Cong church has been without pastor. servi ces being conducted by the deacons. The Rev. Mir. Langshierre is expected nex Sabbath, at winch time he will commenc, his labors as pastor. having been hired for one year. May his labors be crown } cd with success!
 The missionary society met on Tues
 day, April 3d, at 2,3O P. NJ. The meet ings are held monthly at the conference
 rooms.
 The "Young Ladies Sewing Club met at the residence of Deacon S.J. Av erill on Thursday. March. 27th. Thirty five persons were present and all report good time.
 "A very pleasant affair came of a . the residence of R. J, Baldwin. on Thurs
 day, March 29th. The occasion will lonl be remembered by those who were pres ent. It was the marriage of Leslie Bald 3 win to Miss Emma Beeman, daughter c
 M. s. Beeman, Esq. The marriage cere 8 mony was performed by the Rev. MI 9 Upson. On Saturday the bridal part f left for Wolcottville, the home of th ]. bridegroom. The New Preston Corne }. Band serenaded the happy pair, but di s not succeed in calling ont the bridegroom
 There were some incidental breakages {