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St. James Chcir of Daabary.

Tho congregation at Trinity Church are indebted to Landlord Browne of the Grand Central for rare musical treat oH Sunday last. Upon his invitation, the St. James Choir of Danbury spent Sunday with him, and as this was an opportunity seldom offered in this place, an invita- tion was extended to the visiting singers to occupy the choir gallery and furnish music for the services of the day. The careful manner in which the selections were rendered shows hard training and practice on the part of this choir. It i4 hardly necessary to make mention of any particular point of eXcelcmce, still it is not out of place to say that the Te Drum at the morning service, by kotzchmar, (which no doubt is one of the best ever vfittenl was sung with spirit and such remarkable sweetness that shows the ability of the musicians. The soprano solo by Mrs F. 4. Smith was all that could be desired in the manner that this lady sang the difficult passages. The same cun be said for Mr. Geo. Hoyt, tenor, and Mr Willis Austin, bass also Miss Belle Fayerweathor, the contralto. At the evenings service, Miss Payer weather sustained fer home reputation in the beautiful manner in which she sang as an OffatOry, "One Sweetly Solemn Thought" Mrs. Laura Hull presided at the organ and added greatly to the occas- ion by her skillful management. MT. J. Howard Burr and Miss Susie White were also present with the choir and cOntribu- ted to the fine singing. These occasions are very pleasant ones, and we think we only speak the minds of those who were fortunate enough to be present at .this particular time, when one can sayit is to be hoped that they will again pay us a visit and at no distant day.
 Before starting on their moonlight ride home, Mir. Browne showed his visitors that, although he could not excel them in the use sf his voice, he could do some thing excellent in the way of spelling an appetite, which he did by inviting them to partake of one of those dinners so famous at the Grand Central. The party left, ex- pressing themselves highly pleased with their visit.
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House, fhe ticket holders wero meers min whore t0 go, The West Street Con. grogatlonal Church WAS opened and tho audience began to assemble thero and preparations for tho entertnlment were began there, when The proprietor of the Opera House took the responsibility to open hls hall and part of theaudlenec assembled there, Those at the church hearing of this surgod out and down To tho Opera House. Tho manager of ths course appeared on the stage and asked his patrons whether hc should move tho audience to the ahurch or moyo instru- monts, otc., from the church. They sig nined their desire to have the ontortaln- ment in the Opera House. While volun- oers were gone for said Instruments tho worthy Warden of the Borough appeared on the scene and stated that the author powered him to enforce the order. He was greeted with hlsses, or the order was. the hissing was not intended for him personally, and the good-uatured Warden pressed the matter no further, About 2 o'clock the concert commenced. All things taken together the concert was not very satisfactory. The singers wera influenced by the general confusion, tho hall was not well warmed and tho audience not in good humor, One thing, however was comforting; the audience feared no panic on account of fire. The end is not yet. The Nems says the mat fer has been referred to the Judge of tho Superior Court fer adjudication. The fact is the means of egress are not per- feet butabout as good HIS any church or public hall. The authorities may press this matter until the public will come to regard it Us a persecution of MT. Taylor
 HORACE.
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4 Kali Eay at the Academy.

It was my good fortune to be present at the Academy last Friday morning to listen to the closing exercises of the term. These exercises were of very interest ing nature, and evinced a thoroughness of dicipline which speaks we'll for tie principal and his efficient assistants.
 First in order was the exercises of the primary department which was listened to with marked attention. This depart ment is under the instruction of Miss Smith, very capable teacher as shown by the commendable part taken by her class. Following the primary came the exercises of the academic department. This well trained class went through with their exercises in very creditable man. her. An original poem was read by Ed ward Lyor, of Bethel which received the Lions share of applause, thereby show ing that his schoolmates appreciate his ability. MT. Lyon is a very promising young man. I understand he is fitting here for college. Miss Mamie Sherman spoke in her usual vigorous and interest ing manner When this young lady takes the floor more than ordinary interest is manifested. Mamie Warner, Hattie Cro- ftitt and Daisy Nichols did very nicely in their respective parts. Nichols Downs, the orator of the day, closed the students exercises by an original oration, which was pronounced excellent in composition and delivery for one of his years. Nichols has only to follow out the sentiment of his oration to receive its greatest reward. After this the standing" of the school was carefully read-deportment and The following pupils names were read as in tho first grade for the whole term:
 Joseph Smith. Inez Botsford.
 Nelson Botsford, Nellie Warner,
 Mary Sherman. Fred. Sherman,
 John Northrop.
 Pupils in the first grade who wore pres ent part of the term:
 Alice Hughes. Carrie Sherwood,
 Emily Merrill. Amelia Nichols.
 William Northrop.
 13 pupils were perfect in department and many others nearly so. By invita- ton Rev. NIT. Haskins addressed the pu- pils. His remarks were very impressive and instructive and it is hoped that they will be remembered,
 Some pupils were excused from the ez-
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Arrivals and Departures.

Miss Carrie and Ella C. Gutcly return "d home Suturday evening.
 Miss ldn White of Long IIlll, who has hron visiting the pust week at Mir. John l.. Sanford's, returned saturday evening.
 Mr, Thos, Lynch, of Brooklyn \. Y.. was horo lust week visiting his friends.
 Miss Mary F. Peck arrived home OH saturday evening, after spending the week in Norwalk and the adjacent towns, and again left on Monday and will spond the week in New Haven County in the interest of the juvenile work.
 Frank Gillette is spending his yaca- lion in New Haven, left on the Monday morning train, his father and mother ac- companying him us far as Bridgeport
 Mrs. B. F. Vile is visiting hcrncice at lNiugton, on the Hudson.
 Mrs. Glover IIowlcy left Tuesday even ing for Utica \. Y., to visit Il sick broth CT residing in that city.
 Mrs. D. NJ. Reynolds and daughter of this town is at present visiting her aunt, Mrs. Reuben Patchcn, of Birmingham, and will before returning home visit friends in Ea5lon and Irumbull.
 Miss Mamie and Miss Florence Glover accompanied by Miss Mamie and Miss Grace Blakslec left town Tuesday for d \i7it to Brooklyn and New York city.
 Mrs. Eliza Winton is'yisiting her daugh- ter, Mrs. John Blarkmall.
 Miss Ella Clark, of HawlcyyilIe, is wis ting friends ill town.
 Mr. and Mrs. Vim H. Prndlc returned from their wedding trip last week. While absent they received romscyoral friends presents of value.
 Mr. John Warner and wife of New Haven, spent several days with their friends in town, and returned home Mon day.
 Mr Will F. Hotchkiss and sister, of Derby, we're in town last week. the guests of the Grand Central Hotel. Mir. Hotch- kiss will return to Washington, D. C., in about two weeks, and until that time will remain al his home in Derby.
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Stepneyo

Business good since election more money in circulation than has been seen ill some time before.
 Last Wednesday evening party of live Iy people met at the residence of $. G. Nichols, for the purpose of having a good time, and we do not learn that they were disappointed. The music was furnished by the Bradley Band, with the addition of C. W. Durand, from this place.
 The improvement society still contin- ucs in flourishing condition. Met last Friday evening at the residence of Per kins French, where they passed d pleas ant hour ill reading and speaking. The society meets next Friday evening, Nov. 15th at the house of A. B. Goodsell. All are invited to attend. U. NO.
 STEPNEY, Conn.,, Nov. l1th, 1878.
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The first snow of the season fell here last Wednesday morning.
 Mr. Wallace Mitchell intends to take trip to California.
 District school at the lower part of the town, closed last week Friday for three weeks vacation.
 Quite number of sportmen from New Haven and other places. have visited this town with their dogs and guns.
 There was not very large turnout last week to the social hop at Strong's Hall.
 Frank k. Ford has commenced to run d market wagon to New Haven once more.
 NJ. E. Church choir meets on Friday night of elch week for rehearsal at tho church.
 That thief who visited the Hollow, one night last week, will find something be- sides dogs after him if he tries it again.
 Potatoes are selling here for 50 cts, butter 20 cts, and eggs 9 cts.
 Mir. Chas. Smith said last Wednesday evening that he had got about 20 bushels. more or less, of potatoes to dig yet.
 Rev. Mr. Wyeoff exchanged pulpits with Rev. Mr. Jones, Of Roxbury, last Sabbath, and Rev. C. W. Moves with the pastor of the Congregational Church in Morris.
 Mrs. John Dawson, of Metuchin, N. J.. died on the 10th inst, and WAS brought to this town to be intered at tho North Cene- tery. She is daughter of 8Ir. Ira Thomas. of HotchkissviIlc, Conn. yKED.
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Bethel.

Thursday and Friday of last week were the coldest days of the season.
 MT. Nathan Gilbert has enlarged and otherwise improved his dwelling OH South street.
 On Friday last the Grassy Plain Hose Co. turned out for the purpose of testing the hydrants in different parts of the will lage. The trial proved very satisfactory indeed. While trying the hydrant near Gilbert Bros shop, the hose came near getting the best of the boys, and for few moments it Was rather damp ill that vicinity.
 Mrs. Hinman, who for some time past has been living with hor son in Dodglng- town, died on Friday last. The funeral was attended Sunday afternoon by Rev G. F. Waters.
 Cole < Amber are again enlarging their factory by building an addition to the main building close to the boiler room. The dimensions are 6x1G feet, three stories high. Tie new structure is to be of brick. Frank Rice of Danbury, is do- ing the mason work.
 The hunters, of whom We made mention in our last issue, have for the present given up their much-talked-of plan of yis- iting Lake Waramaug. The cold weather is their excuse.
 MT. Truman Fox, who has been suffer- ing for some time past with malarial fe- yer is at present much improved, and We hope under the skillful management of Dr. Hart, to see him soon at his old place.
 Wm. ". Sherman has cut down the large tree at the corner of South street and depot square, which adds much to the looks of his place.
 The new locomotive, R. P. Flower, No. 3, recently purchased by the D. & N R. R., attracted considerable attention at the depot Tuesday morning. Itwas made by the Danforth Locomotive and Machine Works, Paterson, New Jersey, and is fine specimen of the mechanics art. It is to be used as freight engine.
 We were mistaken last week in saying that there were no Greenback votes cast at the polls. There was one
 What has become of the BEE, and its editor was pretty thoroughly discussed, and cussed last Friday and Satarday, owing to the non-arrival of the BEE. On Monday they came, and all is serene again.
 WatsonF Fox. Esq, took singing les son from the piano last Saturday. While moving the piano Mir. Fox got his finger severely crushed. tearing the flesh and exposing the bone. Did he really sing You just ask him.
 Mr. Geo. H. Hieoek. of the firm of Geo. 4. Hicoek and Son. presented the editor of the BEE with very fine hat. Monday The liberal soul shall be made fat. So look out Jack for improvement imme- diately.
 Rats There's millions in it. So thought John McNanara Monday, when looking Ut his coat which hung upon a nail in the make shop of Geo. A. Hick- ok & Son. For some cause the coat sway cd to and fro. and at first it was taken to be the action of wind, but that could not
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Prof. Sterling's Lecture.

The second lecture of the G. \. |. course last Thursday evening, at the Methodist Church, was a thoroughly en- joyahle one, The night was all that could be desired, it being clear with a beautiful moon which brought together a large and intelligent audience who seemed to heartily appreciate the ele- gant and instructive lecture with which they were entertained. MT. Clarence Sterling spoke upon acoustics, which he Illustrated with numerous brilliant ex- periments which seemed to facinate the audience. Though a little prosy to start of with and little too scientific to for a promiscous audience at the beginning. After he was through the preliminaries he seemed to carry the audience with him, and though he spoke for nearly two hours, yet when he closed there was no sign of weariness but many sigh of re- gret that he was done. MT. s. is a rapid blunt speaker, illustrating his point handsomely and successfully. We must confess that the Post is to be congratu- lated upon the able manner in which the course has so far peen conducted. Mir. Sterling was assisted by MT. F. c. Smith with the Monograph, and when Smith can't make Monograph talk there is no use trying. His efforts on Thursday eve ming were crowned with success, and it talked like book.
 The next lecture will take place at San ford's Hall, Newtown, on Thursday eve ming, Ncv. 21st., by Hon. Josh White and friend. Subject: Things in General and Love in particular.
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hA, SO John called attention to inc slngn- lnr action of tho coat and Trent 5ully came out nnd taking hold Of the garment found that tho animals were as large ns mls, Trent opened war upon them, md by considerable slapplng subdued the rodents and took tho coat md started for tho street, followed by ull the wurkmen of the shop armed to thetocth with clubs Treat shook the cont and out tumblod q rlt soon followed by others until six were In the ring, all being vigorously as- sailed by the men who fought them until they were slain. During the engagement the junior boss, G. II, IIckok, got n welt on hls foot from q club which made him yell, and retire from the field. This rat killing was the livsliest incident that has happened in Bethel for a long time. We learn that several of tho workmen hud found their dinners eaton up by the pest, and their coat pockets cut in holes on different occasions, but the rnts managed to escape capture until Monday.
 We had the pleasure of samplIng some of the brides cake of ten years ago, and 1t wus very nice. Thanks to Mrs. Oscar II. Hibbari.
 The lecture of Roy. NJ. II. Pogson, we regret to say, was not very well attended, and the cash on hand after paying ex- pcnscs was only five dollars and eleven cents. What Is the matter? Is the Blue Ribbon sentiment on the wane.
 Mir. Henry Timannis, of Grassy Plain, Is lover of the beautiful, and with a view of preserving his nice flowers from Jack Frost, was engaged q flow days ago in storing them away, when by some mis- calculation one of his eyes were sadly blackcncd by rap from one of the boxes containing flowers. Wearc unable to say to what extent Mr Timmanis' eye rivnllod the colors of the poseys, but we do know, that it must have been supurb, because he pri2cd it so highly, that he did not wish pruicnt public to see it, and con- sequently remained in the shade until il became more natural.
 1 We clip from the Press the following communication which the ch&ritably in- cIincd will find of interest:
 "ln spite of the hard times, the gcncr- ous people of Bethel are fitting m a box of clothing to send to poor family out ] in the Rocky Mountains, which will he very acceptable if it reaches them before Spring. In the meantime "at our own i doors, on the road running back from Farlam & Cos hat shop, is family 'suf- terng for every necessary of life, except ] the good water they helped to bring us. They have followed Mr. Chappell from place to place, working for small wages on his contracts, and as he las none fol this winter, here they remain for Us to look after. Their wages are gone the hl5band is sick, and nothing left to buy food or fuel. Three little shivcring chil- l dren need clothes also. Will you help tAem: $,
 The Bethel Dramatic Association meet every Monday evening forrehcarsal, and are preparing for a public debm at all early date when they will present ttnC play. NIr. A. C. Logan is the leader, ana ] the people of Bethel know this gentleman has the faculty of getting up fine enter. tIinmont5. B.
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auina.ians a- well as from tho tiosiug aS- ercises, This is to be regretted, The principle is wrny Ii virtually teaches 'Ae pupil ta shlrh hls responsibilities, On lhe ulher hand be ,amnot too carly be tnught to meet mol only these school re-
 ponsbilitieS, but other responsibilities that iaig may bring him, and 10 meet them ehreriully md resoIuirly Outhls consists the trueuoMlhy of nan,
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Danbury.

It is said our popular Jailer, MT. Albert Sherwood has bought farm in Bedding.
 The Glee Club presented MT. B. F. Bailey with their photographs the other evening. He was surprised. They are the same boys whom the genial Bonia- min surprised with white hats last Sum- mer.
 Miss Olive Crofut was also surprised by party of Stony Hillars, old friends, just like the good people of that neigh borhood.
 Our independent candidate for Congress received one vote here. Other towns to hear from.
 Crofut & Go. s hat factory shut down a few days for repairs.
 Little Emily has been here, whoever she may bel think the child of Charles Dickens. She had fair house and made good impression.
 Uncle Toms Cabin is announced for Tuesday evening at the Opera House. The oldest inhabitant does not remember how many times Uncle Tom has been here. He always draws good house.
 What becomes of all the hats? The Nelrs says the total number of hats ship ped from Danbury for the four months ending with the last of October was T92,- 000. The season has not been an extra busy one either. Bethel is yet to be heard from. Probably half to two-thirds as many are made there.
 On Sunday morning Rev Mir. Hodge, of the Universalist Church, preached well conceived sermon on 'Why I believe in Immortality" from the text 'In my Fathers house are many mansions, " etc He made many exceedingly good points, and presented the arguments in favor of a future life in a clear and forcibie man her. To all, except those who prefer doubt and unbelief to the cheering hope of the Christian, it was very comforting. He preached on another phase of the subject on Sunday week, "Why men do not believe in Immortality" which is highly spoken of by those who heard it. The Reverened gentleman has pleasing delivery and an energetic manner.
 It is not expected that we who have not the key to the cipher can know what the saloon men are doing under cover. but on the surface things are looking better since the inauguration of No License"
 For long time the borough authorities and Mr. Jas. 5. Taylor have had con troversy concerning the safety of the Opera House. Mr. T. has made changes according to their suggestions. Recently they passed vote demanding of him to close it until the means of exit are inn proved and directed the Warden to use all necessary means to enforce the de- mand. Mr. Taylor claims the means of egress are equal to any public hall. and declines % make further changes until they state especially what they want done. On Friday evening last Oh the oc- eassIon of the Pattison Concert, the first of she Lyceum Course of entertainments. matters were all iE confusion. II had been advertised to come ol al the Opera
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The Donation Visit.

Last Sunday Rev Thos W. IuskIne gave notice that the members Of Trinity charoa "oal pay il donation ylait to Dr. Newton F, Marbosrc,idence "Wednesday e,wlug. if Air consequently Wo.luce. day evening llIst night bciug 1t beautiful one tho venerable Doctors huu-o WIZ filled with q large attcndn.ce of lulies and gentlemen, ull of whom wore Il smll- ing, pleasant faco and greeted tho Doctor and his family with sincere Curdluity and spent two or threc hours in making the aged minister happy by social chat. A splendid collection of refreshments were served of which nearly all parook. several familiar hymns were sung by the young ladies prseut, During the even ing, the Doctor reveNcd in money SjO0- oue-third of which wus pluccd in the hands oi the Doctor by the giyer whose nume did not appear on the list, in tho hands of Alr. F. l.. Johnson. Beside this one girt the Doctor received from other un- known givtrs about $50, which, addcd tc tho amount collected by Mr. Johnson. made S3OU. This most nu,,crins testimo- uial To ihr Doctor filled him with Mati- iuac, IorIt Was a very iorcibIe illu9lru- tion of the high esteem in which he + hrid by all of the parrish. Many persons sent in their contribution who could moi attend.
 Taken altogether this visit was one of the most pleasant ever extended to the Doctor, and it will ever be remembered by him with feelings of tenderness be- cau7o d people whom he ministered tc so many years, with Christian fidelity, still regard him with so much affection.