Connecticut western news., 1877-01-12

1naC 0aAo.-lO" aUOuL tudG OanhAOpb ale of goods in town hall this (Tnursday) | Better see the advertisement in | mother column which tells al about it. Another Paper. r.-New Milford has an- )ther newspaper the Ne1o Milford Conr- CT, the first number of which was sent out 0 the world last Saturday. It is edited by iIr. ". H. Hall, formerly of the office of he Eay of that place. The newspaper purports to be democratic, but it's democra- cy promises to be of mild type. The first number of the Courier is we'll printed, and makes 8 very fair appearance amongst tue newspaper literature of the country,
 The Ancient Order of Hibernians-The first annual ball given by the Ancient Order of Hibernians of Lal.eville, in the Town Hall, Salisbury, was carried out in strict accordance with the promise which the committee of arrangements made in their advertisement. IL was truly the grandest and most pleasant ball of the season, and we might say the most pleasant ever given in Salisbury. Although the night was stormy the number present was very large, and by what could be evinced from the happy countenances of every one present, they had forgotten how the storm was raging and only thought of enjoying them selves. The music was excellent, and many during the night exclaimed in the words of the poet :-
 70, Music, sphere-descended Maid,
 Friend of pleasure, Wisdom's aid.
 New Milford The metallic cornice has been put on the Savings bank building adding greatly to it's appearance the foot of Portland freestone......The ''Hayms- kers" last week had a crowded house it being estimated that the audience numbered $50, all of whom appeared satisfied with the entertainment, and many who were obliged to stand, were also satisfied that the new hall is none too la'ge......Our mu- sical Union who returned from their Bar rington concert by through freight, reached home at four the next morning ...... The weather is so cold and dry that tobacco cannot be stripped, and the sorting and packing business is therefore quiet. ..... II seemed queer this week, to see representa- tIves from this, and adjoining towns. leave for Hartford in mid-winter. Will the shad also change their time of running?
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 Sharon. .-Holiday week was unusually festive in our town. Sleighride parties and surprise parties were all the rage.... The Congregational Sunday schoo enjoyed fine ride on Thursday. There were several smaller party rides. Tht principal surprise was gwen to Miss J Bassett, all the young folks agreeing that it was 8 most enjoyable occasion..... The Literary society is finely progressing, the preliminary work is now mostly arranged so that it is in good working order...... Mss M. E. Merwin, who has taught select school in tEis village for four years back has made an engagement with Dr. Knight of LakeVille. Miss Merwins departure will be much regretted by the patrons ot her school. Miss Sarah Woodward sup plies the vacancY.......The storm on Friday night did some little damage by blowing down chimney or two, and splitting 2 tree near Mir. c. Juckett's. The roads are badly drfted..... Methodist Sunday school were to give concert in the church on New Years eve; but on account of tht severe illness Of Mrs. McKutchcon, ths concert IS indefinitely postponed.
 Falls village-The severe rain dn, thaiw of Sunday last, diminished the enov but little, and the subsequent "freeze-np' rendered the sleIghing all the bctter......A 4 son of J. ]. Ferris was bitten by "Spitz dog owned by ". G Gardner. On Satur day the wounds were cauterized by Dr Heath. It is supposed that some boys wer annoying the dog while coasting in Ames vile. ...ChaTles Wollcott entertained som dodgers on Thursday night last while wait 1 ing for the trans delayed by the snow a Dewey's. .EnginEcr Russell had his fac cut badly while blowing snow on Thurs day night, but is able to go out some now ......The Dramatic association have post poned "Among the Breakers" until Friday | Nov. 18th. Great care has been take with this drama, and the actors ought to d granted with a~ full house. "Soc" say that the lat@st adyices from Guttemburg in dicate g more complete massacre than wa first reported ask Harry about it. Geo. ' Bartram of Pine Hollow was in tow Christmas. The New Years tree tt th Chapel was largely attended, and the se vices very interesting. .....Protracted mee ings are being held in tue M. E. Church the attendance at present is small.
 CLICK.
 Kent.-The beautiful snow still conu ues to fall and to drift, making the gettir about rather d!ficult......An exhibitit took place at the seminary Friday evenit Dec. 22. at the close of the Fail term, DC withstauding the stormy night, there was large audience present. The program was good and well carried out, and the p : pils reflected much credit upon themselv } and teachers. The winter term open' ; Monday, Jan. Sth..... Miss Lizzie Sage,
 former teacher at the seminary. has bes ) spending few days in town......For SC 7 eral days previous to Dec. 27th, the soun ) of violin, tambourine, bones, etc., mig 3 have been heard issuing from the tow , hall, 50 that on that evening, the ente |, tainment was well attended. Several ta' j. ieaux were first shown and then the colc :. ed minstrcls appeared on ithe stage: th
 Kent possessed such musical talent, "
 not known to many until they listened l. that performance. A fish pond, pound- = ole and oyster supper proved attractive t many, and the dance et the close of