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Robby's Sermon On shoes.

Here is story about Robby
Robb. One morning he climed IN
to his grand-mother's armchair,
and preached this little sermon
to the children
Beloved hearers and children,
1 am goin' to preach to you about
shoes. 1t is what my aunt told
me once, and it is true. Every
morning, beloved hearers and chu-
dren, there's two pairs of shoes a
standing by every boys and girls
bed-not cradles, coz babies don't
know enough. Well, one pair OF
these shoes is nice, and makes
you good natured and pleasant;
and the other pair is all wrong.
and makes you just as cross as
tigers. If you put on the good
pair, you'll walk through the day
Just as good and cheerful as a
birdy- bird, and everybody'n like
to hear you coming; and your
sleepll be just like the music OF q
hand organ, with little men snd
women all dancin' round and
round; and everywhere you go
things'll seem all right and nice;
and you won't mind having yonr
face washed, nor your hair combed,
if they don't pull too awful. But
if you put on the other pair, you
won't have any comfort and nobody
won't notice you, and everything
will kind O creak. Now, my hear
ers and children-oh, Mary Ann
mamma said you must not jump
your witch box while any OF us
was preachin now, my hearers,
these two kinds o shoes are by
everybody's bed every mornin'.
You can't see EN-; bat they're
there, and all you've got to do is
to say, I'm put my feet in the
good natured shoes and wesr EN-
all day., and not forget il, and
you'll do nicely, But just as sure
as you don't your feet viii slip III
to the bad SHOES before YOU knew
it-aud then look out!'-Aiol
Herald
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Love fos Love.

Ragged, ugly. dirty, and be had
fallen in the muddy gutter. His
hands and face were black. ms
mouth wide open aud sending forth
sounds anything bat musical. a
rough hand lifted him up and put
against the wall There he stood,
his tears making streaks down his
begrimmed eeeeks. Men, rs they
passed, laughed at him, not caring
Tor a moment TO stop and inquire
if he was really hurt. Boys halted
"a moment to leer. and insult him.
Poor boy! be hadn't a friend III
the world that be knew Of. Ger
tainly lie did not deserve ore, for
be was bad, wicked boy; bat if
non but The deserving had friends,
how many would be friendless
A lady passed and her kindness
Of heart prompted her to stay and
say kind word to the boy and to
gently reproye the boys for joking
their companion in his sorrow.
Then she looked at the dirty lad
crouching against the wall.
"Wby John, Is is you?"
He removed oae black fist from
/ his eye aud looded up. He recog-
nized her She had taught him at
the ragged school.
20, ma'am, I'm so bad J.
She has him examined then
taken to the hospital. Afterward
she visits him kindly and ire
quentiy.
A year passes by.
There is FIRE one night A
dwelling house III flames. The Gu
gine has not yet arrived. The in
mates cannot be rescued 4 boy
looks on. Suddenly he shouts;
ooh, she lives shere!''
The he climbs up the heated,
falling stairs. He fights against
the safFoeating smoke. He hunts
about iii he finds what he sought
She has tainted lis dying. perhaps
No! he will save her Five min.
utes of agonizIng suspense, and
she is safe in the cool air.
The by-standers are struck wifi
the intrep.dity of the boy. He
only walks away. muttering.
''She didn't turn away from ice
when | was burt"
Oh, friends, the stone looks very
rough. bat it may be diamond.
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seed to make up for the deficiency.
Prof, Beal, Of Michigan, says:
SIN our cornhells are often large
numbers OF slender stalks bearing
no ears, or very small ones. These
stalks have tassols, and they scat
ter pollen and are very apt to scat
tier it on some of the best stalks
on the very ears which We shall;
select for seed. The different kerr
nels on the same ear may have
twenty or more different male pa
rents. Now. theory and and anal
ogy, at least, tell US, if we wish to
Improve our corn to the greatest
extent, we must pay some atten-
! ton to tie pollen used. : much
better way would be to plant q
piece OF corn by itself, on good
soil and treat it we'll. giving the
stalks plenty of room. Before i;
sheds ara pollen cut oat entirely
and remove the tassels of all the
poorest stalks. In this way we
not only select seed from good fe-
males. bat also from those ferti-
HE'D by good males"
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-01-10
HarWinton.

1 X young peoples meeting was held at the academy, last Saturday night, and was largely attended. A few young backsliders have been ] brought back to the fold. The Rev MT. Me ! serve, of Philadelphia is working actively amongst us, and much religious interest is man. ifested here Our prayer meetingsare so large ly attended that they have to be held ill the church, now. Prayer meetings are appointed for every evening this week. The Wednesday and Friday evening meetings will be held in the 3rd and 9th district schoolhouses. Mr. Meservc administered the sacrament here, last Sabbath. He is evidently the right man in the right place." and one that has long beer needed here. May the good work continue.
 The watch meeting at CampviHe was well attended, notwithstanding the indictment wealth CT. The chapel was gorgeously decorated with evergreens. The watchers exchanged good wishes all round at midnight, and then dispers- ed to their homes We are glad to see tha' there are few that are willing to keep up this good old-fashioned custom.
 Old Boreas and Jack Frost have paid us visit at last The latter has congealed ouI brooks and ponds so that the small boy" f. nally has chance to take ride on his ear |"
 Hubert Barber has raised the frame for his new home and is covering the same.
 MT. Chas w. Balch has received an hon. orable dismission from. the Yale college, and will finish his studies elsewhere
 We are glad to see that Jack" has again taken the field and resumed the reportorial quill. We shall look with interest for his spi- cy reports of necktie parties, &c He has got around just in time to use his shovel again. Is he indeed Jack of all trades" that he must needs go rowing around" or has he been try ing to dsprove the old saying that "a rolling stone gathers no moss ?'
 Some members of the tramp fraternity broke into Levi Curtiss' barn one night awhile ago, by prying off the lock, and took French leave" with two axes and a broad axe They then proceeded.a a little further called up to Mir. Albert Alfred's and told him that they wished to purchase loaf of bread. He replied that he happened to have only one loaf in the house, but generously offered to sell them half of that price ten cents The tramp offered him quarter to change, but here was another dileu- ma, for Mr. A. couldn't change it. The sharp witted fellow was equal to the emergency; he told NIT. Alfred to give him a chunk of butter to boot, and he pight have the whole quarter This was satisfactory to Mr. A., who went down cellar after the butter, bur oa coming up again was astonished to :nd that the tramp had departed, taking the whole loaf, quarter and all, with him. The next morning he was made more disconsolate still by finding that one of his horse blankets was missing, Sharp practice this ! Brother farmers, keep your eyes peel ed!" The above facts we have omitted to publish till now, at the request of the victim ized parties who are on the track of the thieves, and have traced them to Waterbury,
 LITTLE GHONNIE.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-01-10

before Justice Beach on charge of bFglary and . theft. He pleaded guilty to the tl4ft, waived an examination on tbe charge c: i ILony, and vas committed iu default of hrnH, for trial before the Superior rourt. I.s Is d,out thirty three years od and claims ;o he a agent for selling cement for rubber and lcater Great credit is due to MT. Peck ior tlt iudicious manner in which he followed upthe clews he had obtained, and to Officers Arndd of Bridge Eort and Roache of Brooklyn fortAe efficient aid they have rendered.
 One curious feature of the mltter is that Brown now utterly denies haying stolen any harness from Mr. Benton, and explains his has, ty arrange .:eat of :ha .talf"r + shc claim that he was anxious to escape befbre he could be arrested fer thecrime he had really commit ted
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-01-10
W est Cornwall.
LITTLE GHONNIE.

The chapel was dedicated last Thursday af- ternoon. The programme of the day was as follows Music by the West Cornwall musical association, after which the choir sang Bright est and Best" Rev. F. S. Fitch. of Stratford- then read the sth chapterof Kings. This was followed by business report by Dea Pratt, showing the cost of the chapel and giving the list of subscribers; the presentation of the chap Il to the people, by T. S. Gold; its acceptance, by Rev. C. N. Fitch d hymn by the choir; and the dedcatory prayer, by Rev. Dr. White of Cornwall. Remarks were made by Rev. MT. McAllister of Litchfield, upon ''Giving :" and by Dr. Knight, of Salisbury, upon the same subject. After an intermission of five minutes came remarks by Rev. Mir. Stephenson, of Ellsworth, Rev. L. Reed, of North Cannan upon the subject of Work" Rev. Mir. Kitch- ell of Salisbury then spoke of the benefit of the chapel to the community. The exercises were closed with prayer by C.. D. Blinn, \. Hart, and Rev. MT. Grimes. The people then ad- journed to the hall where refreshments were served. The hall was nicely arranged and a large audience was present. In the evening the services opened by singing One more Days Work for Jesus" Rev. Mr. Mitchell read chapter from the Bible and the choir sang Come Holy Spirit" The sermon was preached by Rev. F. S. Fitch from the 18th Psalm, 14th verse. Prayer was offered by MT. McAllister, which was followed by music by the choir, and a benediction was pronon. ced by Rev. F. s. Fitch.
 The chapel is very pretty, both inside ant out, and has cost about S4000.
 Eleven thousand and forty-two cans oi milk were shipped from this station during December.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-01-10
Plymouth Sketches. No.-253,

In my last weeks communication forgot to say that contrary to our usual practice, we had no Christmas Eve service at the Episcopal church; and also neglected to mention our Christmas tree and Sunday school festival, which took place on the evening of Holy Inno- cents. The tree was placed in the church pro- per, where the ordinary services occurred, and the presents were distributed. The refresh nents were served in the basement or lecture room. The evening was delightful for the season, and the gathering pleasant one
 A few years since, the ''Arbutus Cleaners pledged themselves to raise a certain amount for a missionary purpose. Last spring they failed to realize as much as usual by the sale of arbutus, and to make up the deficiency held gathering and supper in the town hall, on Wednesday eveningthe 2ndinst Some twelve to.fourteen dollars resulted from the occasion, 0n Friday evening, the 4th, a''mum sociable" was held at s. 4. Delsey's, where few dollars more were raised.
 On Sunday the 6th eleven children, all but three of them infants, were baptized in the Congregational church by the pastor, Rev. E. B. Hillard. At the same time one young person and one adult were fully admitted to all the church privileges.
 The snow has put a damper on skating, which our young people had pretty freely iu- iulged in, and evidently greatly enjoyed.
 -Sleighing is indifferent. owing to the dry dirt of the roads mixing in with the snow Probably it will be better after the arrival of | the next "Northeaster" Now that winter has commenced we may have snow upon snow and snow upon snow; here great deal; there great deal. PLYMorHEAN. January, 1873
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-01-10
NT9rr132eS. N

At the Bethlehem Congregational Church, by Rev. s. T. Palmer, J. Edward Allen to Florence Smith, both of Bethlehem.
 In Litchfeld, Jan. 1st, by the Rev. Allan Mclean, MT. Walter D. Smith, of Goshen, and Miss Mary L. eldest daughter of Henry l.. Coe Esq, of this town.
 At Kent, Dec 25th, by Rev. Mir. Barclay, at the Elmore House. MT. Henry Drake, of Winchester, to Mrs. Elmore, mother of Land lord Elmore
 In Kent, Jan 1st, at the residence of the bridegroom, by Rev. Mr. Sturges, Mir Reuben Eaton and Miss Lucy Rowland.
 At Woodbury, Dec. 18th, by the Rev. J. Churchill, Andrew Higgins to Mrs, Elvira At wood.
 At Woodbury, Dec 18th, by the Rev, G. [ W. Moves, John Bensonto Miss Hattie Squires.
 At Woodbury, Dec. 24th, Frank Squires to Miss Jane Benson. No cards
 At the residence of the bride, West Wins ted, Jan. 1st, Lueius B. Griswold and Etta Maddra, daughter of James E. Maddra.
 In Watertown, Dec 25, Day Woodward and Helen E. Baldwin, daughter of Deacon A. F, Baldwin.
 At Winsted, Jan. 1, by Rev. Mr. Thomas, John Churchill and Addie P Wright. former lv of Waterbury.
 In Bethlehem, Jan. 9th, by the Rev. s. Fielder Palmer Edward N. Crane Esq. and Miss Frances Hoyt, both of Bethlehem.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-01-10
Kent.

The Congregational Society had an enter. tainment for the Sunday School children or Monday eve, 24th, at the church, when pres ents were given, and joyous evening passed. The same evening there was preaching in the school-house in Macedonia, by Rev. Mr. Stur- ges The house was hastily trimmed, and we'll lighted attendance, large.
 There was preaching in St. Andrews church on the 25th ult., at the usual hour, by the Rev. Mir. Sturges in the morning, and ir the evening the church was lighted and deco rated the Christmas tree was laden with a choice selection of presents of great variety and utility.
 The weather has been exceedingly fine thus far, to Wednesday evening, the 2d inst, when snow squalls broke the enchantment and Fridays SHOWS. with high wind brought winter fast upon us, Sunday morning. Sunday found the mercury below 0; and Monday thirteen minus
 The Congregational mite society at NIT. Geo. Hopson's on Wednesday evening" the 2d inst, was well attended regardless of the snow storm. There were about forty couples present. The next is to be at Mr. B. Eatons on Wednesday evening the 17th inst, wher we expect to see d crowded house.
 The Kentites are alive yet. The gayest party of the season met at the Town Hall on Thursday evening, the 26th ut. Music by Duncan's band, began at seven and stopped at twelve, when the party adjourned ane de. On Wednesday evening of this week they give another.
 The wedding of Mr. Reuben Eaton and Lucy Rowland on New Years was followed by ''Skimmington" party, resulting in the breaking of windows, and good deal of an noyance to the newly welded couple
 SALISBURY Congregationalists had fine Christmas tree-On Christmas Eve, J. w. Parks had robe and whips worth S15 stoler fram his wagon.
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-01-10

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 ','c rather guess, those oft repeated remarks that =. green !l;st ,is fills ouE grave wards, !" uttered )y lol4g-faced and melancholy indi- vidlals, with a woe-be gone, death-inspiring shake Of the head, have taken the wings of the late hyperborean blasts and gone south. Anyway, the base of relnarhs has changed to 'Oh, there's time enough yet Why, likely a not, snow banks twenty feet high between >now and the twentieth. of June. It'sabsolute- ly astonishing how much we know about the weather. Tine last two lines of it's rhymes above are true as far as New Preston is con- cerned, for we have had just snow enough to spoil wagoning, and not enough to make sleighing. Thermometer indicated 0o Sum- day morning. It must be shocking thing to be manand obliged to shave such a morning Ugh:
 F. E, Jcnks has nearly recovered from his sickness.
 The splendid skatingon the Southern half of the lake was well patronized last week, by the young folks.
 The Sabbath school will Use the West minister lesson papers the ensuing year.
 The Week of Prayer" is being observed here. Meetings are held every evening.
 The Lyceum had no meeting, last week, but will convene ill BurnEams hall, Friday evening, l1th inst, at o'clock, precisely,
 Marcus Woodin is the miller at Wara- maug Mills since the repairs have been con- pletcd thereon.
 -Dr.~F. W. Hall has taken down his shin gle and removed to West Cornwall, where it will be again flung to the breeze. We wish him success.
 MT. George Wells has sold the New Mill ford mail route with horses harnesses and wagons to +. H. Beardsley, who immediately sold it to Jerome Granniss who now carries the mail between the two places.
 Robert Keeler, of Bridgewater, hitched his horses in our village the other night, securely as he thought, but they broke loose and ran away and was not found till next day, when they were discovered in piece of woods near Cad Northrop's, just this side of New Milford, having done or suffered no damage of any con- sequence. We feel willing to wager a few cents that they couldn't runthat distance again with such luck
 Dr. Halls lecture has been pretty thor onpbIv criticized and diccussad tha nast y-ooL Some dusty books have. been taken from their hooks, and many are brushing up on the sub- ject. Good! OPHEL1A.
 Rev. Mr. Isham, of Roxbury, preached to much larger congregation than usnal on New Preston Hill, on Sunday last Quite a number who were dissatisfied with the late pastor have returned
Litchfield enquirer., 1878-01-10

At North Goshen, Jan. 2d, Mrs. Mary Ann Humphrey, wife of Obed M. Humphrey, aged 65 years and g months.
 At Watertown, Dec. 27th, Amanda Porter, wife of J, s. French, aged 79 years.
 At Morris Dec 24th, Mary Hatch, aged IS years.
 of Mr. x Mrs. Walter K Peck.