Connecticut western news., 1879-12-24

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 MT. and Mrs. Hosea Crandall were pleasant ly surprised on Monday evening the 9th inst, by the arrival of thirty-six of their friends and neighbors. The occasion was the anniversary of MT. Crandall's S0th birthday. The evening passed very pleasantly, and after speeches by Capt. Gaylord, Rev. MT. Hazen and others, congratulating Mr. Crandall on his remarkable health and vigor for man of fourscore, and expressing wishes for many years yet of use fitness, the party did justice to the bounti- full refreshments provided blythe ladies. Then came the departures, each one leaving their best wishes with the host and hostess, and the assurance that they had passed a very pleasant evening. B. B. -. sheffield.
 Mrs. Mercein has gone to New York for the winter.
 The High school resumed it's sessions on Monday, the 9th inst, with Mrs. Dr. Smith as Principal. There are 43 pupils in attendance
 Miss Hunt is recovering from a severe ill., ness. There are not many sick in the town at present; we hear of no cases of chills and fever.
 The social at MT. Henry Dutcher's was at- tended by over hundred persons, and the vegetables used for decorating the Congrega- tional Church were sold there at auction for over $9. %, amid much merriment
 There were about eighty present at the dime sociable held at the residence of Mrs. Gilbert Smith upon the Plain. The night was dark and stormy or many more would have attended.
 The ''Mirror of the World" was displaved here the other evening We did not attend :: we have seen too much of the world already, besides we set our faces against every kind of amusement that don't let reporter in free We could do better interviewing celebrities and making up conversation afterwards to suit ourselves
 The Friendly Union opened finely with a large attendance, and an excellent and char acteristic lecture was given by Rev. Dr. Par ker. The attendance was also large to hear Miss Mary E. Dewey read. Miss Alice New ton played piece upon the violin accompa- nied by MT. Grove Curtis The latter gentle man played several tunes alone to the delight of the audience. The Hall is enlarged at least one third and is very neat and handsome
 The Congregational Society and Sabbath school will hold at the church the 25th inst. at p. m. precisely, musical entertainment new and interesting, followed by collation. All are cordially invited to be present. CAP Norfolk.
 W. l. Sparks Go. have put in very large stock of confectionery for the holiday trade
 Mir. Joseph B. Eldridge is spending the hol. idays in Detroit, Mich., with his sister, Mrs. E. Y. Swift.
 Rev. Mr. Bullard, agent for the American Tract Society, occupied the Congregational pulpit on Sunday last.
 Miss Alice Stillman offers for sale as Christ mas gifts fifty fancy articles of her own make at very reasonable prices
 Augustus Lawrence has taken the agency for Mark Twains Travels" for this town and few adjacent towns. We understand he is meeting with good success.
 A dime sociable took place at the residence of Mrs. A. P. Lawrence Monday evening. Quite large amount was raised, which will go for charitable purposes.
 Mrs. John Harty slipped down on the icy walk in front of the post-office last Friday and was severely bruised but no bones broken, as at first supposed.
 A few of the literary people in town gath cred at the parsonage last Friday evening for the purpose of organizing a reading circle. MT. Joseph B. Eldridge was elected presi. dent, Rev. J. F. Gleason and Mrs. Dr. w. c. Welch executive committee, F. s. Spaulding secretary. The meetings are to take place weekly MT. Stocking of the High school and Mrs. J. D. Ives were appointed to read at the next meeting. The circle starts off with twen- ty members. Norfolk now boasts of a book club, magazine club and reading circle.
 Miss Bertha Wolcott spent the Sabbath with friends in Canaan.
 At the annual communication of western Star Lodge, No. S7, Dec. l6, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year and were duly installed: J. K. Shepard, marshall Wm- H. Merrill, W. M.; c. T. Johnson, S. w.. :; J. W. Cowles, treasurer and chaplain R. l. Crissey, secretary; E. P. Smith, s. D. Albert Cobb, J. D; H. A. Stannard and Chas Johnson, stewards; A. Cobb, tyler.
 A recent "street scene' in this place didn't speak we'll for the Canaan Temperance Union What are the Murphy's about over in Can aan2 We frequently hear of their meetings and rorsing addresses. SPECIAL Cornwall Hollow.
 Miss Nettie Harrison is attending school in Oberln, Ohio.