Connecticut western news., 1882-06-07

that the Hast two papers he received, he didn't get" We are very sorry indeed, but such vexatious delays soiH occur you know.
 A change of the time of the afternoon train south on the Housatonic R. R goes into effect to day, whereby close connections are made at Bridgeport with the Shore Line ex- press which is now making the trip from that city to New York without stops, except at draw bridges.
 | The Madison Square Hazel Kirke Theatre Co, passed through this place from Ct. Burlington, en route to Winsted Thurs day morning. Their numerous baggage caused delay to both trains of several min utes in the transfer from the Housatonic to the Conn. Western road. If an accumula- ton of baggage is any sign, Wmsted must have been we'll entertained.
 The pupils of East Canaan District school, will give an exhibition in Town hall Canaan, Tuesday evening June 18th, the close of the scholastic year. The programme embraces a variety of interesting and pleasing pieces. All who attend are assured of a pleasant evening. A feature of the entertainment will be the attendance of the Canaan cornet | band to enliven the intermissions, and a dance will terminate the evenings enioy- ment One and all are cordially invited to attend. General admission, 35 cents.
 In response to a general invitation, quite gathering of young people met at the ros;dapoa If Mr Edr<y;n TT Rarnes last Wednesday afternoon to celebrate the birth day of his son William. The Canaan Cor net band was present, and discoursed sweet music at intervals. In the evening boun- tiful collation. was served. Of course it was an enjoyable affair, for no one knows how to do the Inequalities to old or young, bet ter than 'mine host and hostess" All de- parted at seasonable hour greatly pleased, wishing William many pleasant birthdays to come.
 The Canaan band gave a very acceptable concert last Friday evening and our thanks are due those interested for courtesies ex- tended. Unfortunately we have mislaid our programme, and as editor Harding of the Pitts6etd Sun got away with all the notes" we are unable to give detailed account of the proceedings. Prof. Green of Danbury, and Prof. North, leader of the band, dis played their musical abilities to good advan- tage. Miss Bena Rodemeyer, the nightin- gale of the ''class," sang two solos in splendid voice, and was twice encored. All did we'll. and we regret that we cannot recall the names of each.--Bpt. EagIe.
 A large congregation assembled at St.. Joseph's church in this place last Sunday morning. to witness the ceremonies of it's re-dedication. The church has been thor oughly repaired, repainted and decorated un- der the jealous and able administration of the Pastor of the parish, Rev. Father Lynch, and was dedicated as a new church, which it is in appearance. The ceremonies were interesting and imposing Bishop McMahou, the Bishop of this diocese ohfciated, assisted by Rev. Father McCabe of Hartford and Rev. Father Lynch. The music was rendered by the choir of the church, assisted by the Lake vile choir, and those who heard 1t and were capable of judging, spoke of it very highly. The services were considerably delayed by an accident to the carriage ln which the Bishop and Father Lynch were driving from Lakeville, it being at least an hour after the appointed time before their arrival at the church. For this reason the services had 10 be somewhat shortened, and there was no regular sermon, but the Bishop and Father McCabe made short addresses. The Bishop said he had never had the pleasure of making them an official visit before, but he had often heard Of them through their jealous and enterprising Pastor. He was very glad to meet them and to see for himself what a beautiful church edifce they have got. There are larger ones and those that cost more money, but there are few of it's size that are more beautifully, tastefully and appropriately finished. He knew that the cost came out of their pockets but they would not be the losers but the gathers by it in the end. No man could ever truthfully say that he was the poorer for giving to the Lord. God does not need our money. He can get along with out it and without us, but he loves to see | HIS SA%tSlul AOl HIS S1SaG lcHOSl mercies. He reminded his hearers that a church was intended for some purpose. the worship of Almighty God, and unless it was used for such purpose, it was use less expense. It was the duty of all to at tend it's services and especially of the young whose character and habits are now being formed Parents have a serious responsi bihty resting upon them, and in no better way can they perform their duty that by seeing to it that their children are regular attendants at church In conclusion, the
 Bishop alluded to the zeal and ability Father
 Lynch had displayed in promoting the inter.
 est of the church and parish. and hoped that
 he would be generously sustained in every
 good work.