Litchfield enquirer., 1880-01-01

out, and only Rs5ert Watt. of the whole 150, able to report for duty. Curious care oul country takes of her defenders.
 The following officers were elected at the annual meetings of the various Masonic bodies in this village, on Saturday last: St. PauEs foy, S. w.; E. K. Loomis, J. w.; Jacob Morse, Treas; E. Staples, Sec; J. Shanks, s. D.; A. B. Shumway, J. D.; Jas. Camp bell and F. E. s. Munger, Stewards; D. C.. Bulklcy, Tyler. DariUs Chapter. Sta pies, il. F.; W. J. Bisseii K.; k. E. Sanford, S.; Vim. Deming, c. of H.; k. W. Meafoy, P'S.; Jas. Campbell, R. A. C.; W. H. Bra- man, Sreas.; J. J. Newconib, Sec; c. H. Platt, M. of Sd V.; H. Barnes, M. of 2d "; w. K. Peck, M. of 1st "; D. C. Bulkley, Tyler. The officers of Buel Council were re- elected. The annual supper, served at the U. S. Hotel, was one of the best ever spread by it's landlord, and much enjoyed by goodly number of the fraternity.
 -"Uucle Toms Cabin" it will be seen by advertisement in another column, that Farrar & Clarke's Uncle Toms Cabin Co.,, are to preform in Armory Hall on New Years Night. This company have been making speciality of this piece for over two years. Among the performers is Miss Daisie Markoe who is claimed to be the greatest Topsy living, who will appear in songs, dances and banjo solos, we clip the following from the Springfield Republican, when they recently performed in that City. .e* ,f
 ''Farrar & Clarkes magnificent company produced Mrs. Stowe's great work of Uncle Toms Cabin on Saturday afternoon and even- ing to the largest number of people ever as- sembled in Music Hall. At the afternoon performance the theatre was crowded with ladies and children, it being the largest and most su ccessful matinee ever ln Lowell. The performance in the afternoon was frst-class, not a poor feature or artist in the company. The consequence was that when the time ar- rived in the evening to open the doors, every seat in the theatre from pit to dome had been sold, and it is estimated that from eight hun dred to a thousand people were turned away unable to even gain standing room. Everyone understands that these managers give fine entertainment and when one can secure the best reserved seats for 35 cents, it is not strange of such an assemblage of our best peo pie to witness the performance. Should the company come again another similar audience will welcome them. It was a fine entertain ment." Tickets for sale at post office.
 Christmas at St. Michaels has passed pleasantly. The church is decorated very tastefully. A rood screen of evergreen, whose arches meet the festoons from the chancel-arch, io anchor ingeniously suspended in the air from point of the arch. The other decorations of chancel, gallery, and ceiling, are very beauti- full and the cover to the font is of exquisite deslgn and finish. In fact the church shows vely plainly that the young people, and those under whose careful supervision the work was done, have literally fulfilled the injunction of their carol which rang out merrily on Christ mas Eve
 Go ye to the forest. where the myrtles grow,
 Where the pine and laurel bend beneath the snow.
 Gather them for Jesus;
 Wre the them for his shrine,
 Make his Temple glorious
 With the box and plne.
 Carol Carol"
 The service on Christmas Day was fully at- tended. It commenced with pretty carol by the Sunday School, and then followed the SIC was very excellent, showing that the choir had trained themselves we'll, to render their part of the service faithfully. The sermon was from the text 'tAnd the word was made flesh and dwelt among us." St. John IA.
 On Saturday afternoon the Sunday School had it's Christmas festival in the Chapel. The scholars gathered in the church at half past five, for brief service. The bright faces of the little ones as they merrily sang their Christ mas Carols, and the more quiet satisfaction of the older scholars, was pleasant sight to see. after the service, a procession was formed to the chapel, where dainty Christmas tree brilliantly illuminated met their delighted eyes. A happy time followed in the distribu- tion of gifts. Each scholar was remember ed, and the Rector after his distribution of gifts, was surprised to find himself the recipi- enh of handsome buffalo-robe from gener- ous parishioner. an appropriate present for Christmas weather, and one likely to be ap- preciated in his rides over the hills. Mir. Chas Hinsdale, the faithful Librarian of St. Mich ael's Sunday School, received Stylographic pen from some unknown friends which will not only aid him in his labors, but remind him that they are appreciated. By seven o'clock the children were all safely in their homes. wishing perhaps, "whle visions of sugar. plums' danced through their heads" that Christmas came cftemer than 'once year."
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