Litchfield enquirer., 1879-01-02

pedestrian contest of Sport and O'Leary, went down to York Friday morning to see about it. He was the only representative from this village. He got back just in time to pay that bet of half gallon of oysters.
 -''Wedding bells What world of happi- ness their melody foretells" About this time you may expect disturbances in the matrimo- nial sky of New Preston. Winds unsteady, and ''cold wave. sweeping ever the state of single blessedness.
 There was sociable at Deacon S.J.A ills, Tuesday night
 Miss Annie Lancashire has been requested to and will give some recitations at the dra- matic entertainment at the hall in Washington on Friday night the 3d inst. Those who wish to enjoy rich treat should not forget to at- tend.
 Good morning, 1879. BALzAc.
 Naugatuck.
 Revival services are being held in the Meth odistchurch. The Waterbury praying band were with them last Sabbath No preaching services were held, but prayer, praise and ex- hortaton occupied both day and evening. Meet ngs will Ee held nearly every evening of the present week.
 They had Christmas tree and interesting exercises in the Episcopal church, Christmas Eve An instructive and pleasant feature was the building of spiritual structure composed of blocks of white lettered in gilt. Christ was the foundation stone. The Savior, Good twill, Glad Tidings Peace and Joy, were placed in position by the young people, with the recita- ton of verse of scripture. Then followed the decoration with evergreens and flowers, by the children each reciting verse then hand ing their offering to the pastor who placed them in position until the whele was compile ted by cross and crown with appropFiate and excellent singing Then came the unloading of the tree of it's bountifu gifts, and refresh ments in the church parlor.
 Last week Tuesday, two men from Rox- bury came into town and after drinking for hours, succeeded in stabblng man near the heart who lies in critical condition. A hear ing of the case was had before Attorney Bald win, who bound them over for trial in Janua- ". This, with the cock fight near Waterville, recently, when person from Woodbury smashed in a mans skull, gives Litchfield coun- ty all unpleasant reputation hereabouts. A.
 Washington.
 EXCHANGE OF MINIsTERs.-Mr Thrall ex- changed with Rev. Mr. Hall of Meriden. on Sunday, who enlivened the Sabbath school with an interesting review of the lessons for the last quarter.
 LYCEUM-A debate of unusual interest took place, last Monday evening, on the question: ''Resolved that Colleges and Seminaries of learning, as conducted at present, are produc- tive of more evil than good" The debate was opened by S. D. Platt in an argument occupy ing, it is said three fourth of an hour. MT. Thrall and others replied and the debate was adjourned to Monday evening of this week. when it is expected that it will be continued by E w. Woodruff, and s. J. Logan and oth- CTS.
 CHRISTMAS was too cold and windy for the general observance ot this day. We think Santa Claus must have been baff1ed in hls at- tempts to enter some chimneys on account of the wind, or for the want of money, as there were several houses where he did not leave anything but good will. We understand Dr. R. M. Fowler was remembered with turkey and oysters Strange that Santa Claus always knows what will be acceptable
 The Parish Sociable was attended by about 130 persons, the inclemency of the weather preventing many others. The hall was beautifully trimmed with evergreens. A fine display of the offerings of the Willing Workers was sold at prices which rem dered it financial success. More than twen- ty dollars were realized. The amount of the proceeds of the oyster supper we have not learned One loaf of cake was sold at forty five cents.
 VIsIToRs.-A large number of friends, and children, who were abroad, returned.
 GREETING-We give the editor ofthe Enqui- Ter, its correspondents, and numerous readers the greeting of a"Happy New Year" s.