Connecticut western news., 1879-12-03

menced to lay. The boys say she supposes Ames is still there and wants pattern for solid shot for his cannon, and if some of the hens of this region get the idea of competition in the egg business, MT. Finkle will let this hen have her own way, and (there is no tell ing what hen will do when she has her way), then the big egg question will be to an eDd. Who speaks first to beat this amateur egg producer? Don't all stand up first.
 Thanksgiving passed off quietly. The habit of gluttony is so natural to the average mankind that when call to worship and praise the Lord is made, it finds ready re- sponse from all classes, the only difficulty is ill catching the turkey before you roast him with some of the poorer mortals and it is said that several ways were tried here and found costly in the end, but if the churches were to give turkey dinner Thanksgiving day we presume aE Esarge1 attendanS, of lis teners would have been found in our church es. The day of thanksgiving as the early Presoyterlan Church was accustomed to ob- serve it, produced double effect listening to dry sermon half day and eating immense ly the last half of day, and then dreaming of future awards and punishment as the cli- max!
 About eight couple put in an appearance at the hall Thanksgiving eve. to meet 'proT (as the programme spelled it) Lamb and the. Elm City Orchestra, so called after the once capi- tai city or the veteran steamer that belongs therein. It seemed to be the opinion of inn
 partial listeners that the music was of the best that has been in the hall in some time, and were entitled to the best of praise, and we presume had all the essentials of detail been observed we should have been able to have said it was the best and most satisfactory for some time. We learn that it was not fnan- cial success.
 Quite plumber of young men have found out the fact they were poor writers since the call of Prof. Lee and are among the number that are to be a class to become perfect | writers in l2 lessons, as he assures them. We are pleased with the Idea and are willing to say good word for Prof. Lee, inasmuch as he evidently has the proper qualifications for teaching writing. We wish him large class the use of school buildings has been freely rendered him, and let him begin at once. 1 District Court adjourned for the term last
 Wednesday, but will come in Dec. 9th for the | finishing of Benson vs. Hawthorne, a partly
 tried case. This makes five days for the
 term, and we hope that a new lease of life will be given to this court, though the panic
 has affected law same as other business, and | it will be the last to revive as it was the last
 to feel the effect of the collapse of business.
 The literary society at T. Fuckers, Esq,
 was lightly attended owing to the wedding at lAmesville. A fine programme was rendered
 and we lost the treat of some good music and
 fine evening of entertainment.
 The fifteenth anniversary of the marriage
 of MT. and Mrs. o N. Briscoe occurred last
 Tuesday evening, when over two hundred
 friends gathered at their residence and con- graduated them on their happy life bringing
 presents of taste and value that will be a
 pleasant remembrance in the future. The
 number and value of the gifts satisfied al, that
 the host and hostess we're kindly esteemed in
 tho community in which theirs lot is cast and
 the loaded tables of eatables showed with
 what spirit all were welcomed. To say that
 every one present enjoyed the evening, that
 all felt pleased with the couple that have pass.
 ed so pleasantly this portion of their lives, was only to speak what was the first thought
 May the example be of value to the rest o the community. U. e.
 The fifteenth anniversary, or "crystal wed. ding" of Mr. and Mrs Orvin N. Frisco was , celebrated at the Housatonic R. R. House
 last Tuesday evening. There were about l7s
 present, which attests his well-earned and de
 serving popularity, for as landlord he ranks 3 among the few of that class who know how
 to run hotel. The guests began to arrive a ] 7.30 o'clock and kept pouring in until g, eaci
 bearing some token of the affection whici 5 they held toward their host and hostess. Ont
 of the pleasing incidents of the evening was ) g renade by the famous T. c. Band, of whicl
 he is member. The moon shone with 8 re A newed lustre as if to add it's portion to tho
 festivities of the occasion; though very lgh the band were obliged to have lighted torche!
 which added greatly to the scenic effect. Int 3 table reached nearly across the spacious din g ing hall and was well loaded with the choices
 and most savory of viands of which all were invited to partake, and each time being clear - cd and renewed. We were reminded of tn, Scriptural story in Matt. xiv, of the "Savio
 feeding the multitude" for in this instanc, = after all had dined there was enough left t, } feed ''multitude." Supper being over tn,
 next thing in order was little speechifyins k on the occasion, Rev. F. J. Relcher making - the presentation speech, who was followed b.
 Rev. D. M. Moore and Esq., D. W. Clarke l. Their remarks were very appropriate aut j. were congratulatory to the groom on his lonl l. period of welded bliss. Two of the speaker . being unmarried men, they were frequently
 interrupted by quick sallies ot wit by tn, e married portion, which made much merrimen :, for the company. The presents were man, l. and costly, yet they will not be so mucl e treasured for their intrinsic value as souvenir t of the givers. They consisted of lbrar !, lamp, which being suspended by chain iron
 the ceiling, may be raised or lowered at pleas
 ure. It was presented by sixteen men in tn
 blacksmith and car shops, headed by J. H n Markham, Esq.,. 2 fruit dishes and clock
 from the machine shop employees a s!lve 7 7 watch and chain, from twenty three Falls Vil n lage friends; an elegant cake basket, iron
 MT. and Mrs. Watts; double pickle castor :. from MT. and Mrs. G. W. Hall; pickle castor o from Miss Morris and Mrs. c. Booth; cak v basket from A. F. Chapman; fruit dish, . . Pulver; toilet sets, Miss Marcia Taylor o Newtown, Mr. and Mrs. John Van Horn, Geo and Sarah Landon, F. A. Beebe and F. D
 Hall; lamp c. R. Morris pair of elegant di Q /, minutive vases Mrs Wolfe; vases, MT. ant | Mrs Belcher; centennial bread dish, Geo, H " Bowers a cross encased in globe, Ol. Has kins; glass pitcher Geo. Randall; comb brush and mirror, Mir and Mrs. U. H. Miner @ 2 sets, consisting of butter dish, spoonE hold . CT, milk cup, and spoon holder, Geo. Blak and Mr. and Mrs. Eli Sherman, 8 silve Q mustard spoon from "Idlewild," and othe
 gifts, consisting of goblets,. vases etc., thu
 names of the giyers did not ascertain. Ev erything was managed ia the most comn1e | Q fdut manner and all present were well pleas l ed with the evenings entertainment Tw' f vo1inists from Harrington furnished the music for dancing, which lasted till nearly daybreak Passenger railway coach 6l has been 'don' for" by Mdndry, the painter and is agail
 ready for use. . I Geo. E. Bruce and sister, from Troy, art f paying their friends in Amesville a visit
 The milk route started by s. Mott has beel given in charge of U H. Miner.
 , C. w. Barnum of Lime Rock and a frient have gone on "a hunting excursion to tn
 Chesapeake.
 , The rallies at Baldwin & Wolfe's Monda,
 night and at Lloyd's Tuesday night were large