Connecticut western news., 1880-07-21

a creditable affair, contrasting favorably with the average amateur publication. We ex- tend the right Hsr and wish the twinkling Star brilliant success
 If the fellow who sends us nearly every week batch of vulgar scandal from Cornwall Hollow, will kindly discontinue, he will save considerable stationery and postage. The NEWS isn't carrying off slops as much as it might be, and if the writer will devote less time to sneaking about his nelghbors' back doors, and more to picking potato bugs and learning to spell, he may some day aspire to s'be president"
 The Sunday School picnic at Lakeville, by the M. E. Sunday School of this place. was attended by about 30 from here, and an en. joyable time was had. Rowing, sailing, play ing, eating, and general felicity seemed to be the order of the day. The Lakeville band discoursed fine music for the occasion. For the pleasant ride, and other features of the affair, the school is indebted to N c. Ward. Esq, of this place.
 -Mr. Robert Whiting of Brooklyn was in town the other day, calling on old acquain- tances. Mir. W. taught school in the "old school house" about 20 years ago, and the other day visited the spot where the edifice stood, but was surprised to find in its place thrifty potato patch, the building hav- ing been removed by Frank VanDeusen 8 few months ago, to be reconstructed into a dwelling house at Wetaug.
 The "genuinen population of Canaan is even greater than in 1870, although there is a less number of inhabitants. Some of them have moved away,-that's all. 'See ?'- Neao Mslord Gazette.
 None so blind as those who D0n't ''see." !" Our friend is simply practicing what he de. nounced few weeks ago-perverting the meaning of statement. Now to demon strate to him how ''this is thus"-New Mil ford has two newspapers. If one of lem should Ego west and work in furnace" :" the number of genuine" newspapers would remain the same "See?"
 Our subscribers who have thus far responded to our solicitations to ''pay up'' are universally and sensibly good natured about it, and but single delinquent has ordered us to 'stop my paper" As 8 speci- man here is one from Salisbury: 'Three times and gonel here we come with three dollars to pay for two years subscription. ? Another from Falls Village: Enclosed find remittance to apply on my subscription ac- count. Am glad you called attention, as it slipped my mind. I could not get along without the paper, which is the best in the county, and constantly improving"
 ED. NEWS 1.-The adjourned meeting of the executive committee of the veterans reunion will be held at Col Hardenbergh's office at Canaan, Saturday July 24th, at p. m. and full attendance is desired, especially the members from Norfolk and Falls Village, as we wish to know whether those towns ac- cept of our sn0stGtson to join soiA us in making thigoccasion one of the best reunions we have'had. It is expected that D. 0. Kill borun, Sec. of the veteran association of "Heavies, will be present at the committee meeting. Don't fail to answer in person to the call. E. s. ROBERTS
 Chairman.
 Next Saturday will be gala day at Riverside Park. The improvements upon the track have been completed, and arrange ments made for an appropriate and exciting dedication on that day. There are to be two races; five entries have already been made for the contest, and other applications are being considered, and with the superior con. dition of the course, the present diligent training of the trotters, and the participation of professional drivers, the races will un doubtedly be the best yet held on the park Commences at three o'clock. The judges stand is finished and the next things to be attended to are the grand stand for specta tors, and the band stand for the Canasn Cor. net Band.
 ITO the Rockies and Beyond,' is the title of book, sent us by Prof. Wm. I. Mar shall, of Fitchburg Mass, who, it will be re membered, gave stereopticon illustrations O the beauties of Yellowstone National Park il Wyoming, at the Methodist church shor time ago. The book gives illustrations anG accounts of the Park, and other features O interest 'sbeyond the Rockies" and can be had free on addressing MT. Marshall, who ii about organizing an excursion to that beauti full country. By the way, that excursion in z homemade steamer, to the Yellow Stone Park being arranged for by couple of young men in this place, hasn't died out yet by $ good deal The whole outfit isn't going te cost over $2o0. and the stock is booming al 2.4O in the shade The patterns for the en- zine, and the wills of the projectors are made, and the enterprise will embark about next spring at four o'clock.
 Smiths bell ringers gave an entertain ment in Town Hall last Saturday night to g small house, and the troupe played just vel enough to convince the audience that they are capable of giving first-class perform ance where the public appreciation is mani fested in full attendance. The dampeninp effect of 8 slim house was plainly apparent ir the indifference of the players, and especially in the evident disgust of MT. Smith, whc thanked the audience for their attendance The fact is our people have been humbug ged so much by worthless catch-penny shows that they have no confidence even in a first class troupe, which this combination certainly is, and those who fail to see them, miss { grand musical and humorous treat. Tht facial contortions and side-splitting comicali ties of Harry Fades alone are well worth ths entire price of admission, and his witty loca hits always bring down the house.
 No, itdoesn't require any money to run { newspaper, and there's no work, to speak of