Connecticut western news., 1878-04-11

Fast Day.-The Governor has appointed Good Friday (April 19th) as day of fast ing and prayer.
 Too Late.-We are sorry the obituary of Mrs Brewster of Danbary was received so late we shall have to omit it's publication till next week.
 The New Pastor. It is not positively now known who is to succeed the Rev. Mr. Hunt as pastor of the M. E. Church in this place and Ashley Falls, but it is thought the charge will be given to the Key. E. H. W. Barden of Golden Bridge, N. Y.
 Carpets, Erc.-Mr E. Hollister of Ct. Burlington advertises in this weeks NEWS. five thousand yards of carpetlng, also Aver i'll paint, which everybody knows is as good paint as brush was ever put into. Read his advertisements, and while you are about it, cut 'em out and paste sem in your hat. They are sure cure for the headache, and are warranted to make hair grow on tho baldest head. Try 'em.
 Man Killed.-The engineer of Conduc- tor Elmore's train as it was coming from Hartford last Tuesday forenoon, discovered something on the track ahead near Cottage Grove station, which he thought at first was dog. but afterwards discovered to be man. He applied the air brakes but could not stop his train till the engine and part of the tender had passed over the man, killing him. It is said the man was evil dently drunk, and had staggered and fallen on the track, and was SO doubled up, his coat being thrown forward over his head, it was impossible to tell what the object was till too near to stop before getting on him. This IS pretty strong temperance lecture, for it was the terrible price this poor slave of rum appetite paid for the drink that destroys both body and soul. Falls Village. .-Tke cornet band have changed their minds inssregard to the renting of room in Olin's block and have con- structed an apartment 15x3O in the H. R. R. storehouse at AmesvilIe, which will be ready for occupancy next week.......A. L.. Brown is adding to his shop by building an addition on the west end. Chas Graves is doing the work while ''sweet William" draws the sand......Mrs. H. Wolfe supplies most of the up town trade and good DOT ed stock of millinery. Murray Browns big dog ''Jeff" got after J. R. Hurlburt's canine on Monday and made him bounce through one of the large window lights in Miners store. Johns sole ejaculation was 'D-n the dogs what's the bill ?" .....G. V. Capron is having the epidemical bad cold. Geo. H. Peck still remains in about the same condition. An Liberated stomach adds much to his sufferings.......J John Don. Ions house and barns were destroyed by fire between two and three o'clock last Thursday morning. Everything was lost, even the clothing, household utensils, etc. Fourteen head of stock were burned, in. cluding two excellent work horses. John was around barely in time to save his span of colts. The origin was undoubtedly in. cendiary. Insurance about $2, 200 total. ... Fifty-three arrivals at the Crandall House during the two weeks session of court.
 EPHRAHIM
 Teachers Institute.-A State teachers institute will be held m Canaan, beginning at g o'clock a. m. On Thursday, April 1s, and closing Saturday afternoon under the supervision of the secretary of the Board ot Education, aided by w. I. Marshall of Mass, H. E. Sawyer, superintendent of schools. LiddIetown, and Wm. B. Dwight, Miss c. E. Bush. Miss M. J. Atwood and l. N. Carleton of the State Normal School, New Britain. The names of the lecturers engaged promise session of great interest and profit. MT. Marshall will lecture Thurs. Gay evening on 'An Evenlng in Wonder lsnd," or the Yellowstone National Park, illustrated by the Calcium light and numer- ous stereopticon views. He is engaged for all the Massachusetts and Connecticut in stitutes this season, where his lectures and illustrations are received with great interest. They have been strongly commended by Wm. Cullen Bryant, Oliver Wendell Holmes, Wendell Phillips, Charles Francls Adams, E. E. Hale, A. Guyot and many other gentlemen of high standing.
 This Wonderland" by Act of Congress, ''withdrawn from sale and set apart as a perpetual reservation for the benefit and instruction of mankind" occupies an area of 2, 29O, 900 acres or about the size of Con nec.icut. It's remarkable scenery, it's mar vicious Geyser Basins and mammoth Hot Springs and other unique features which make it in many respects the most wonder ful portion of this continent, and even of the world, are viYidly presented in these views.
 It is recommended that the schools be closed, in the belief that the improved methods of teaching suggested will more than compensate for the time gwen to the | teachers.
 1 The meeting on Thursday morning will be occupied with questions of special inter est to school visitors. School visitors and Committees are cordially invited to be pres ent and take part ill these discussions. The progress of our schools is largely dependent upon their efforts and cooperation. Their duties and responsibilities deserve careful l consideration.
 All the meetings are open to the public. No effort will be spared to render all exer- cises both attractive and useful. The even ing sessions will be of specially popular | character.
 Teachers and school visitors will be en- tertained without charge. Free return will be issued to those who come to the In stitute over the Conn. Western and Hous-