Litchfield enquirer., 1877-06-14
Bridgeport.


 thought some little mention of some of
 the occurrences of the past few Weeks
 might not be uuwelcome.
 TEMPERANCE. Temperance move
 ment has taken strong hold on the pub-
 lie interest; much enthusiasm has been
 aroused, and much good, it is believed.
 has been done by the earnest workers
 here. Rev. MT. Osgood. spent week or more here, speaking every evening to large audiences, and assisted by the cler- gymen and other friends of the cause in the city. Then, Miss Frauces E. Willard, the popular Uestern lecturer, addressed very large and interested audierce in the Stanton Opera House. She was earnest. 1 impressive and eloquent. The next morn ing she addressed the young ladies of the city at the Temperance rooms, where they united in Temperance League, which already promises to be very useful. The League had a strawberry and ice cream festival on Friday evening last. winch was largely attended.
 CONFIRMATION The 20th of May was day of much interest in the Episcopal churches. as the Bishop of the Diocese, held Confirmation at St. John s, Christ's, and Trinity Churches, preaching at St. Johns and Trinity. The Bishops ad- dresses to those confirmed were marked by the earnestness. solemnity and fa- therly kindness which render him so be- loved by his own people.
 DECORATION DAY.-The 30th of May was general holiday. Committees were appointed to visit the different cemeteries and lay floral tributes on every soldiers grave. They were said to be very abund- ant and beautiful, many of the flowers being made into appropriate deslgns by the ladies of the city. The procession, which was a fine one, formed at half past two. and marched through the principal streets, thence to Seaside Park, where they formed around She soldiers monu. ment where the exercises were aeld in the presence of very large concourse of peo- pie. The day was perfect one, the deep blue of the sky, the fresh verdure of the earth, inc sparkling waters of the Sound rppling gently against the shore and covered with numbers of little white wing cd boats-formed a lovely picture which | will dwell long in the memories of those | present. The band played dirge; ad- dresses were made, the roll of Honor read, the assemblage joined in singing Sumner's hymn, and then dispersed, with the mem- ory of the many heroic dead in their hearts, and realizing that this, their native land, was we'll worth dying for, if need be.
 OPEN AIR CONCERT T-This same Sea- Side Park presents very animated ap- pearance on the Musical Evenings" which are the Saturdays of every week, when every variety of equipage and a large multitude on foot assem- ble to listen . to the music of the Band. On Saturday week, the Wheeler aud Wilson Band gave the opening con- cert and won great admiration for the high character and fine rendering of their music This is considered remarkably fine band by those who are competent judges.
 MISCELLANEOUS There are many oth- er things worthy of mention, the Gospel meetings at the Universalist Church, where sermons were preached by some of ;heir most noted ministers, while festi- vals, Concerts, and Entertainments fill every spare evening. |
 THE FlRE.-The last and most terrible was the burning of large Hatter's establishment (Sanford's) in East Bridgeport, Twelve dead bodies had been taken out at our latest informa- ton. and it was believed still more rested beneath the ruins. Great indignation was at this unnecessary loss of life, as these men were all endeavoring to se- cure the safe, when the walls fell in and crushed them There will be deep mourn ing at many fireside, and many a heart will be rendered desolate.
 A MODEL POLICEMAN many peo- pie who pass through the Bridgeport sta tion on their various ways. are familiar with that prince of policemen. Arnold, who shoulders the most unwieldly bun Hes, gathers your shawls, cloaks, &c, md still has spare hand to assist you. May his fortune equal his deeds.
 A VISITOR.
 Gov. Holley of LAKEvI1LE has been erecting one of the finest family monu-