Connecticut western news., 1879-10-29

Tn the article in the last weeks NEWS, in regard to Fuckers cornet band, the author does but simple justice to the boys who are building name and fame of which any sim liar organization might well feel proud; and | were to go over the same ground 1t would be to reiterate what has been so aptly and tersey written but it is in addition to this what wish to say At the period ill which the organization was effected they numbered but eight and since that time-which was Nv 1877, six new members have been add ed to the list and two others are learning, W tn view of joining at no distant day. The boys and their leader have been to the ex- euse of buying their own instruments, and | having no place to rehearse, they fitted up a l large convenient room at their own expense | and they did not ask, neither was there a dol lar contributed to aid them in their laudable undertaking. Of the devotion and fidelity which has has been shown by the gentleman | whose efficiency as teacher entities him to be placed in the first rank, too much credit can hardly be given him, for only three of it's members at first knew anything about music. l It was through his efforts and the willingness of his class to be taught, that they have reached the high standard to which they have attained. and the services rendered them have been cheerfully and gratuitously given, and
  he is deserving the thanks of the entire con- munity, for he has not only benefited the | boys in way which will be lasting, but the community as well. "Credit to whom credit is due "
 The regular semi-monthly school meeting | of the lth district, (west side,) will be held in the north room of the Academy to- morrow evening, (Tuesday.) These meetings are very interesting and entertaining @ Eloquent speakers expected to be present; none but home talent employed; full attendance re- quested Subject for discussion, 'To be or not to be-" Seats free.
 i The literary society held their last meeting at the house of w. G Kellogg, Monday eve- hing The order of exercises were reading of the paper by MT. F. J. Belcher, and Miss Estelle G. Bartlett, vocal and instrumental music, and music by Fuckers orchestra, which to say the least, was splendid and a one scene act in the life of Widow Bedott, by Miss Bartlett and MT. D. E. Dean, which created much merriment and applause. A spicy article touching upon different subjects was read by MT. Belcher, and an article en- titled "A journey to Bash Bish Falls" by Miss Bartlett, which were well appreciated by an attentive audience. Of the vocal talent of the place we may speak hereafter. 1DLEwILD. Ore HiIi.
 This is the time of year to don your ulster. To hear of a sun stroke would sound re- | freshing just about now.
 About fifteen of the ''pit hands, of the Chatteld Mining Go. struck on Saturday last for higher wages, their demand was not com piled with, and they decided they had better return to their work which they did to man. | The Putnam Phalanx of Hartford are com ing to these parts on Thursday of this week for their annual target shoot. A good time is expected Col H. P. Harris, we hear, has offered a very handsome silver pitcher for one of the prizes R. Gnu npiMville.
 The Scoville Bros will soon begin to build horse barn 40 X 80 feet, and a shed 20 x 36 feet. They contemplate building large ice house, and repairing and enlargng some of the rooms in the house in which Mir. J. Lan- don lives.
 MT. and Mrs Horace Landon start this week on visit to Michigan.
 The postponed sale of the Landon Cos real estate did not come off as advertised. The property was sold at auction last June to MT. Horace Landon, who did not comply with