Connecticut western news., 1881-06-22

graphic description of the excursion was given in tones somewhat louder than a whisper, and with few we'll selected gesticulations which clearly proved he had enjoyed in con sequence one of his good square meals-'a supper for six"
 James H Cochrane is the happy posseseor of the long wished for E flat cornet which arrived from New York bright and shining as new gold dollar. Not only is it a fine looking instrument in every respect, but the way he manages to twist out such superior music, in large or small doses, to suit time, place and occasion, is simply marvellous.
 ANON LnkevlIIe.
 The strawberry festival given by the la- dies of the M E. church on Friday evening, was largely attended, and the sum of $60 was realized.
 On Thursday evening, MT. w. Parsons of the New York Evening Post addressed the people of this town in the M. E. church, on behalf of the project to bring 6 number of poor children of the city, to be boarded Tn the homes of the good people of our town for a fortnight. The people were much interest. ed, and large number will be taken. Rev. MT Reid preached in the congrega. l tional church at Mlllerton Sunday morning MT Reid has closed his school for the sum. mer, and all of the students have returned to their homes, except MT. Ireland, who is to remain. He is at present on visit to New York City. BROTHER JONATHAN. Clayton. ww MT. Weston Barnes and wife, and MT. Geo. Mcintyre are visiting at c. k Barnes. Mrs. M. Schultz has been visiting friends ln Hudson, N. Y.
 Mir. M Parmelee is having quite siege of fever and ague.
 Miss Jennie Ladd is at work for William Sackett. AsTERIsK. | Cornwall.
 | Satan trembles when he sees the vest sinner on his knees," are the words of an old hymn, and we thlnk he must have done some trembling the past two weeks, for he has no, only seen the "vilest sinner" but all othel classes of community in that position, 'settin tobacker," but the cloven footed proprietor of the Hades laughs in his sleeve the mex day when he hears the expressions that come from the honest granger's heart when ht views his lot and finds the gay and festive GU worm has been at work during the night, ana destroyed the whole crop.
 The boarders have begun to begin" Mr Robert Baldwin has his usual number, ant one has arrived at the Beers House, and it i, boy which is a democratic gam of one which reduces the republican majority il Cornwall to l72.
 The auction of ancient furniture at the res idence of the late Lydia Stone was well at tended and good prices were realized Il was quite an affecting scene when the carpe was taken up, as 1t was filled With cayenne pepper to prevent moths from eating it
 The accordeon mama increases as tn weather grows warmer; free concerts ar given every evening at the museum. Tn peculiarity of the instrument is, that whel one of the victims starts to play, he can't sto until he has played all the tunes he knows Unto them who are given only .one' tune they do not wrap it up in napkin and bur. it, but enjoy playing 1t over and over unri their arms give out, and then they lay thei accordeon in their lap and gaze upon it wit a tenderness that would melt heart o . stone
 The state of the roads is the most dis cussed question. They are shame and dis grace to civilized community; we have il our mind piece of road which the tax pay CTS of this town pay twenty dollars a year t keep in repair. and winch has not had dol lar laid out on it in nearly two years and w , have no doubt there are other cases simila to this and all the satisfaction that the peo pie who travel over those roads can get, i the answer, ''what are you going to do abou it 2n
 !, The work of taking some of the poor chil dren out of the city and giving them lttl fresh air. has at last taken hold on the pee pie of Cornwall Solicitors have been ar pointed, who will go around and see hoV many and in what shape each one will take and we hope in 8 short time to be able to or der car load xY.z. Monterey
 The first party for the season was iron Mill River. on Saturday last, to visit "Pin Grove Hall' picnic grounds on the shore ( Monterey lake.
 , Mrs. R o. Fargo is afflicted with sor eyes.
 Fruit looks to be a failure, having blow full. however
 Oscar T, St"dman recently bought pair ( Hereford steers in Blandtord, which will b three years old in July, that pull the scales q 2,6O0 pounds
 hirteen Indians arrived Tn town on Fri day last for Hampton. Va school, to spcn the summer. There were some here last ses son, but none of these are the same ones. . Very wet and cold of late, thus the farm CTS are backyard with their hoeing, the crop not being large enough, while some oomplai or Lnelr corn MI r0LClnR, Fourth of July will be observed at Pin Grove Hal on Monterey lake shore, whel there will be boat aud tub racing, sailing etc. A match game of base bali betweel Monterey and Otis will be played Mir. Mar shal s. Bidwel is president of the day; ora tion by Ohas E Evans of PittsReld, followed by poem ny'E W. B Canning of Stock bridge. Retreshments will be furnished ol the grounds. Dancing afternoon and eve ming, also fire works, PAUL South Canaan.
 A sad accident occurred to the Ittl daughter of Er. Leman Benson, on Monda, last. She accidentally fell over a pail o scadlnU water, in readiness for cleaning tn, floor, and was so badly scalded she died ol Wednesday morning She is said to hay, been an unusually bright and interesting child and her parents have the sympathy of tn, community The funeral was attended or Thursday at the house, the Rev. MT. Moor, officiating, the interment in the Sand Hil | cemetery.
 The ladies aid, met at Mrs Levi Bebee's or Wednesday afternoon, being favored, at last, with very pleasant day. All present seemed to enjoy the occasion. and the supper as usual was bountiful, the strawberries were the finest we have seen this season, and were furnished by Mir" George Han, '(who keeps everything good).
 MT. k. s Raskins has the first green peas in the place. Vegetation is coming on | finely we seem to be able to bear great deal of wet weather hear. x.