Litchfield enquirer., 1880-07-15
W Washington.


 were formerly pupils at the Gunnery or resi- dents of our town returned to visit once more the scenes of their youth, and greet the few
 friends that still finger on their native green.
 Mir. Gum looked unusually happy riding with
 w. H. Beecher Esq, as we must now call the I person 90 long known among i1s years ago as
 Willie Beecher; and another visitor Clarence
 Deming of the N. Y. Evening Post, would think he was boy again if one were to ad- dress him as "Canty" Deming, his old appel
 lation. Collins. Kenyon and many of the other old boys have also been to pay their re- spects to the beloved pair who have so Hong presided over that famous institution where
 Boys were never nuisance" So many are difficult to realize that 'tschool is out'' and vacation begun, but such is the case, and for two months the worn teachers will seek for rest and recreation.
 A visitor at the Gunnery, Miss Mabel Kenyon, of Brooklyn, N. Y., was taken ill the next day after her arrival about two weeks ago, and continues very ill indeed. The fam fly physician was summoned from Brooklyn, last week, to counsel with Dr. Brown, and they decide it very serious but not hope less case It was very satisfactory to see how quickly morphine, administered hypodermical- l ly, by Dr. Andrews, would relieve intolerahe pain. What blessing that the medical fra ternity are making constant advances. Ther,, | . research are so much needed, and good Doctor is always good student.
 That brings to our mind our- good old Dr. Fowler. how he used to enjoy his medical I journals, and reports of brother physicians. Last week we enjoyed examining many dried l specimens of flowers and grapes, gathered by his son, Stanley c. Fowler and wife, on the mountains near Leadville, eleven thousand their friend, Miss Sile Mitchell, of this place Very many of them were new to us but there were some familiar plants, among the pret | tiest of which wers several varieties of Lupine, or Sun Dial, but smaller and more delicate than any we ever saw before. Query.-Was it the high aleitude that caused the differ ence? -. F- J.
 Our national Holiday commenced on Friday evening the 2d inst, at Dr. Browns, it being the 25th anniversary of their marriage, which was indeed brilliant affair. About one hun l dred guests were present, and the grounds were brilliantly illuminated. We are inform ed that a variety of useful and valuable gifts werepresented. The only thing that marred the | pleasure of the occasion was the rain of the | evening, more valuable than all. May the Doctor and Mrs. Brown live to enjoy many more such pleasant occasions.
 On the 3rd inst. about sixty of the friends ] and neighbors of your correspondent met at our house for our annual picnic. In addition to invited guests about home, were MT. and Mrs Edward Hunt, of New Milford; Mr. George Hunt of Columbus, Ohio; and Mir. and Mrs. Robert Harvey, of Woodbury. A tem- porary table fifty feet in length was arranged I in the yard laden with great variety of the substantials, as we'll as the luxuries of life, more than enough to satisfy the wants of all l. present and of which all were invited to par | take. Over this was spread an awning, above which waved our national banner. Many former memories were renewed. National and old time songs; were sung, including America, Sherburne, Ganges, Sc. On the whole we think it a pleasant gathering. Col. Moseley V. Bronson and Charles H. Mason were appointed committee to name the place and make arrangements for the next annual meeting.
 After quiet Sabbath on the fourth, the 9th was ushered in with less amount of noise than usual The committee of the church furnishing society met at the Hall and arrang- ed and draped It for the afternoon and even- ing's entertainment. At one o'clock salute from two small cannon was fired in front of the Post Office and T. H. Woedruffs. At o'clock the exercises in the Hall commenced by the singing of national and martial airs by choir of forty five trained lads and misses arranged so as to represent the national flag. Elevated above the others at one corner of the stage were several young Misses arrayed in white with blue caps to represent the stars, a large number of others draped in white with red drapery between the rows, representing the stripes-a very fine arrangement. but lacking room for its best effect. Then came recitations by the little ones, with the song of the lad and the milking maid which brought down the house. Next in order came the walking CT rather the running match on the green, one eighth of mile on 8 two mile course, won by Fred -aWaterbury watch. Supper and Ice cream furnished at all hours. In the evening the pantomime of l Blue Beard was rendered, and Mrs. Jarleys wax figures exhibited, to the amusement of all present. A very pleasant time and finan- cial success. Receipts, about one hundred and twenty dollars.
 -CRoPs. The rye harvest is mostly secur- ed and many farmers have finished having. Corn and tobacco, the staple crops, have ad- vanced rapidly since the rain week ago with an abundant shower on Saturday. s.. V1sIToRs.-Mr. and Mrs Ralph Smith, of New Haven; Horatio Smith, of. Woodbury; MT. and Mrs. Frank Griswold, of Goshen; Mir. and Mrs. Fremont Granniss, of Milton Mrs. George Woodward. of Watertewn, &c.
 -BoARDERs.-The town is swarming with city boarders: Mir. Van Ingen and family, at Mrs. Richards; the Towards and Kelseys, at W. J. Ford's; Rollin Church, at his brothers, and George Kenyon, at the Galpin's; Dr. Hawes and family of New Haven, at Sher- man Titus's; Arthur Woodruff, one of the most prominent musicians of New York, sang in our choir Sunday.
 For novelty. Sabbath School concert is announced for the last Sabbath in this month. The members of the school will pre- pare and conduct themselves accordingly.