Connecticut western news., 1878-04-25

0nafons-4mpresslVe sermons were preached in each of the churches on Easter Sunday, and the display of flowers was very fine, particularly in the Episcopal church. The decorations in the Congrega- tional church were not as elaborate, but most perfect taste was displayed in thelr arrangement. The Sabbath school was re- organized in the M. B. church, and H. c. Rowley unanimously reelected as super intendent. Prof. Frost of Amenia Semi nary will preach in the same church on Sunday neXt......M. Klebes has been chosen as sexton Tn the Congregational church. John Chase, lately deceased, was a Meth odist, as is also his successor, MT. Klebes. We like to see unity between the churches, though 1t be in no other way than pulling the bell-rope......T. L. Norton of Lakeville will address the temperance union (and the wasps) in the hall this (Monday) evening. We hope to see crowded house,. Mrs. M, Knight. former resident of Sharon Valley, but who of late has been an inmate of the insane retreat at MiGdletowD. died at that place last week and was brought to Sharon for interment......We were pained on taking stroll through the cemetery in thls lovely village, to see so many neglect ed-if not forgotten-graves. Many stones are leaning, some lying fiat on the ground, rose bushes and shrubbery have been left to spread at will until the graves present sadly forgotten appearance. We marked the lonely resting place of many whose friends are living in town, and who have means and leisure, yet this sad neg lect. Perhaps they looked worse to us from being in contrast with others where the work of loving hands is ever fresh. On some we found fresh spring flowers, on | others choice exotics, rare and beautiful, but what to us was the most beautiful and fitting of all, was the green and velvety covering which has silently and tenderly been drawn over their lonely beds by Him whose voice alone can wake them. We dc hope that friends will attend to this. Al least right up the stones and destroy the thorns and missiles if nothing more. Messrs. Reed and Rowley are doing their parts we'll, but of course the sextons are not ex pected to co all the work in SO large cem
 etery as this without extra remuneration
 These are the feelings of one not particu larlY interested, but comparatively strang- CT. Then, ask. how must near and deal friends feel? Some beautiful monuments have been erected since we last entered the grounds. One, of late, to the memory ot Mrs. George Kelsey, deserves especial men tiOn. The fine material, beautiful design
 and the memory of one who will long b' remembered for her goodness of heart ant gentleness of spirit, are all in keeping. on' with another. We might mention many more, did time and space allow......J. Wad' Hughes moved into his newly painted house Saturday .....Mr. Wilson, the Pough keepsie tuner is again In town......Carri
 Landon commenced her select school 10 day, with an addition of several new schol ars......Stella White is 'smaking haste slow ly." She is still very weak, and the leas imprudence or even effort, causes re lapse. She is at times great sufferer..... Mrs Ralph Rowley has taken the littl children of her brother, living in Dover, N Y. The mother died during the operation of having tumor removed from her side
 The little ones are kindly cared for.... ... George Handin of Pine Swamp had hi carriage stolen from his barn on Sa,urda' night. Officers are in pursuit of the thief ......Mrs. George Doty is considered "the carpet weaver in this section. She is at early and late, and it is wonderful how sh can accomplish so much. ....An attractlv feature of the Pleasant View House is th
 recently established shaving and hair dress
 ing room by Prof. w. K. Mowers of Anne , mia, N. Y. His son, G. A. Mowers vii be found in attendance at all times, and hi l courteous and gentlemsnly manners towar ? all, especially ladies and children. is gair l ring for him f1rst-class run of business. B lipaYs to be gentleman, whoever you ma
 be, ant whatever your business.
 ARCANUM.