Connecticut western news., 1880-03-03

~ WE4g6 Vuky UH OU0 B1U0 Uk bu6 p8p1I &uU send something each week if possible. Don't wait until you can gather full column to send "all at once," but let us hear from you from week to week, if you can't glve more than two items at 8 time, remembering that .e,cs is not improved by age.
 Cormwalls
 The West Cornwall cornet band gave a concert in the church in this place on We'd nesday evening of last week there were but few out to hear them, but those who did hear them were highly pleased with their playing. Miss Harding played we'll, gave clear tone to her cornet, but her execution was not first clasa The singing of Prof. T. R. Baldwin and Miss Hart was fine feature of the affair, and was highly applaudsd. We hope to hear the band again. Come over, boys, and we will 'tset up" the cigars and make some sweetened water.
 The funeral of Mrs. J. T. Andrew was at- tended by large number of friends and rela- tives. She will be missed by all, and par ticularly the sick, for she was always at hand to aid the sick and suffering in every way in her power, and it could be truly said of her, She hath done what she could"
 Would it not be well for our wise legislators to consider the cider question in their laws on intemperance? We have three or four low ''swilleries' which cause more drunkenness than all the rum holes that were ever in this town. Each cider hole has it's regular set of ''pimps" who will do anything for their masters who deal them out the drink which makes them lie in the gutter or stagger home to bring woe and misery to what otherwise would be happy place.
 We are sorry to learn that V. F. McNeil of Cornwall Bridge contemplates leaving town. No one would be missed more in this part of the town than "Mac," as he has host of warm friends.
 We are looking for Prof. Vennor's cold Feb ruary. He will have to take a back seat now. and MT. Beartown's "ice and snow" are yet to come. X.Y,Z Lakev1zse.
 I saw in the last edition of your valuable paper denial of 8 former statement made by your present correspondent. The statement was, that the Salisbury Congregational church was to have new organist, in the person of 8 well known and popular M. D. of Lakeville. The information came to your correspondent through parties who are and were in posi- tion to know the truth of the matter, -
 A number of state representatives >,:a:.ol the Lakeville Imbecile School or, rr;dav o last week. Their visit was ept', ,o,v r,a~na,+ ed to the superintendent If the samo h,,, nevertheless they fou..4 everything connected with the Institutiea in first.ciaaa order The, oepaF'eo weA Pleased with the management VI SA1o scnool
 The Literary Associationr Oh yes. Wha, has become of it? It was supposed to be fast recovering from its temporary indisposi tion, but it seems we were mistaken. Was il but the fickering of the candle before going out7
 The Salisbury Dramatic Association are in- tending to produce play before long, the proceeds of the same to be applied to the '1rish Relief Fund" This is good idea, and will enable people to give their mite fo, the cause of charity, and enjoy themselves al the same time.
 On account of the deepness of the mud iu and around the ore beds of this vicinity, work has been discontinued for time. R.
 ro>:nA1n e., AAosI nf %ho uo ciety will be held at the house of Mrs. Will Hams on Wednesday night, and cordial in vitation is extended to all to eome Those who have heard, and if heard, enjoyed goe' without saying, the splendid voice of MT Elisha Chapin, will be delighted to hear that he will be present and sing. Come, regard less of mud or weather, for pleasant time ii an assured thing.
 What has become of the Village Improve ment society," If it has become only dea' letter, would it not be advisable to revive it and see what can be done the coming summe to improve and beautify our village? Cross ings are blessings which such winter as thi renders essentials, and 8 number of then ought to be made on our principal streets Some arrangements should be made for keep ing the roadside grass uniformly cut durin the summer, and the streets free from rubbish In many,villages about us, like societies hay accomplished wonders and Lakeville, fo whom Nature has done so much, should no be behind them.
 Collectors have been appointed in the vari ous parts of the town to obtain subscription for replenishing the Congregational s. s. Ii brary, many of whose books have become from constant reading, almost unit for use and we hope large amount may be obtained
 Our good people held bee last Wednesda and filled MT. Kitchels ice house.
 Many of Lakeville's citizens and citizenesse went to see sPinafore" at Amenia, spite C the mud, and were we'll repaid, as all ca voucb who saw it. Many of the character were extremely well acted, especially tn parts of Little Buttercup, Ralph Rackstraw and the Admiral, and the chorus was exec lent. Full houses for three nights testife to the appreciation felt. Why do not Sails bury and Lakeville join their forces in pre senting this charming opera? There is uy doubtedly ample talent among us, and surel no better place could be found than our Tow
 Hall. What says Brother Quis? DELEoTUs.
 SoushRield.
 WADswoRTH DIsTRICT.-School closed this district Friday. A school entertainme1
 had been arranged for the evening at the rel I idence of William Canfeld. There was
 grand rush from all parts of the district (
 both old and young. First in order was mu
 sic by Canfeld Bros. this gave inspiration