Connecticut western news., 1879-12-24

MT. Harry Sedgwick now drives a pair of grey horses procured in exchange from c. W. Barnum of Lime Rock.
 We have had the last of a series of religious meetings for this season, held at the Baptist Church. The cooperative labors of several or the Baptist clergy have resulted in the bap- tlsm of sixteen converts in 8 year. Rev. Mr. smith of Bantam will continue to officiate in the pulpit from time to time during the winter.
 The funeral services of Frank Chagnot, Jr., were attended on Dec IT, at the church The remains were placed in the new part of the cemetery near. The Rev. Dr. White, who administered the rites of baptism to the de- ceased, spoke in the church and at the grave The peculiar death of the boy has awakened the sympathy of the community. He was but IA years of age. During the fall had been attending the district school One recess, some three weeks ago, he got into scuff1le with certain German named Trishman from Johnson Hollow, and before they were sepa- rated some hard knocks had been exchanged At the time it was not supposed that Frank had sustained any serious injury, but in snort time he complained of severe pains in his body and chest, from which he continued to suffer excruciatingly until the day of his death. Dr. Henry Sanford of Cornwall at tended him during his illness and at his death Drs. Sanford, Averill and North held post mortem, the result of which has not been pro- nounced. Trishman is under $500 bonds.
 AS one of the doctors was returning from the inquest and driving at fair rate of speed he heard some one calling frantically from the house which he was passing, and turning his head, saw man gesturing wildly for him to stop. Supposing that it was case of life or death that called his services, he reigned up suddenly, almost bringing his horse upon it's launches. II say Dr." called out the man, What did you make out about that boy ?' The Dr. looked at that man, but the man inno- gently waited. "Well, MT. -" replied the Dr. at last, "The boy is dead. Drs. San ford, North and myself were called together in consultation. We opened the body, exam lned the diseased parts and replaced them again, and we decided that the boy was dead. Good morning, Mr. --." JOHN Goss1p. Quite number from Cream Hill and the, village went to Sheffield last Thursday even- ing to hear Pinafore, which was rendered by a troupe from Lee. We noticed among the number that took the train here, MT. and Mrs. B. J. Bradley, MT. and Mrs. Doctor Isaac Sanford, MT. and Mrs. John Wood, G. H. Oldfeld, Miss Lizzie Oldfeld, Mr. Charles Miller, Miss Mary Miller, Joseph Mennott,
 
 party report nice time, They returned on the o'clock tram in the morning, at lone o'clock in the morning."
 Well, if we cannot have Pinafore here, we can have @ Christmas tree, and Monday morning finds Mir. Charles Hall and his scholars plodding through the snow after the tree that is to be loaded with presents for the little folks (and big ones tool on Christmas | night; (do not forget Christmas night, not Christmas eve.) Now if Charley can run Christmas tree as well as he can school we may all expect present We think the boy that picked out the tree we saw going to- ward the Chapel for the Christmas tree, had good eye for business, as it compares very well with the trees that are set out in front of the Chapel, and about as straight as the Chapel steeple, but never mind, there has been good fruit known to grow on better look ing trees-hold on, I think mean worse look ing trees, but IS down now, and cannot be altered.
 Mr. Edward White gave temperance lee ture last Sunday eve at the monthly meeting of the Good Samartans lis talk was well received, and we hope to hear him again. R. R. Pratt had the monthly sheet, which was original and spicy, right to the point; and the Deacon rattled it off in his usual graceful style. The singing was good and high; X
 
 and Niles Scoville shook the Chapel with bis bass solo.
 In consequence of ''the strike," we must close with Merry Christmas to au &C Falls Village.
 The regular meeting of the literary society met according to appointment at Citizens Hall, Monday eve, 18th. The attendance was very large and the exercises as interest IiT,c fhnJy prolific of much good, as well as enjoyment, being instructive, edifying and entertaining. The project of starting the first of these pleas ant gatherings originated with Rev. F.. J. Belcher and D. W. Clarke, Esq.,; the former l the much respected pastor of the M. E. church, as well as by all others who know him. He is destined at no distant day to be- come one of the best preachers in the confer ence. The latter gentleman is a lawyer of recognized ability, formerly of Hartford, and one of the shining lights of the bar. The meet ing was opened with music by Fuckers or chestra, after which came singing by Mrs. Belcher and Miss Dakin, selections in read ing by P B. Burnett, poem read by Miss Ida Spurr entitled ''The Housatonic," and Highland Mary" by Miss Estelle Bartlett. A male quartet was sung by Messrs. Burnett, Gillette, Ford and Hunt, which was encored. The singing and reading was interspersed with music by the orchestra. The next on the list was duet by Mrs. H. Shepard and Mir. P. B. Burnet, the rendition of which call ed forth a perfect storm of applause The pieces sung were the Hungarian and Tyrolese airs; their voices blending tremendously. Mrs. s. has been endowed with fine pure so- prano voice of exquisite sweetness, and the quality lof which is scarcely surpassed Her ease and pleasing manners, and her grace and 1 ,3i horo fo with all classes and hundreds have been de- lighted who have had the good fortune of lis ,ning to her rich melodious voice at concerts etc., given here and elsewhere. At the en- core they sang Scotch ballad, entitled "When l ye gang aWa' Jamie" which was as well ap- preciated as the first. MT. Burnett as is well known, has no superior in these parts as a ! tenor singer, possessing 8 very sweet and sill very voice, rivaling b flat cornet in tone The next in order was play entitled "Woo l ing under Difficulties, in which several actors took part, personating Col. Carlton, Capt l Beals, Lieutenant Harley, John Osmmer, Nel, | lie-and Miss Singleton. It required some prompting, yet it provoked mnch merriment Toward the close Capt Beals, (D. W. Clarke) and Col. Carlton, (J. H. Belden) have short colloquy, in which the Col. bestows much praise for his chivalrous deeds and gallantry he had shown on many hotly contested field The Col had evidently been reading some of John Gossips literature, and perhaps through mistake (?) used 8 quotation there from. The scene that ensued-but we will forbear-The play closed with the com pany singing "The Star Spangled Banner" with variations. Talk about singing, why we never heard it sung so before!
 Capron, in addition to his large stock of holiday goods, has received from the man. ufacturers, two Smith organs, and more are on the way.
 Mrs. Wm Hubbell has returned from her recent visit to friends in Bridgeport,
 We have been shown two ''box" patchwork