Connecticut western news., 1882-01-04

The time table of the II. R. R. in an- other column is changed to cores pond with the new arrangement taking effect last Mon day. The only change of time at this station is that of the Falls Village special going south, which now arrives here at 6.35, ten minutes earlier than before.
 told Leonard" the essence peddler, aged G9, died last week in Afford, and is said to have left an estate valued at $20,- 900, for the possession of which his young wife, nee Kittie G Reed, formerly of East Canaan, from whom he has recently been divorced will begin proceedings s-so saith Dame Rumor.
 A CARD.-The undersigned desire to ex- press their sincere gratitude to the neighbors and friends whose words of sympathy and deeds of kindness during the illness, death and burial of their Willie, assisted so much in making the heavy burden of grief more bear able, and go to strengthen the ties that bind living friends heart to heart. Also to the members of the band for their kind services and the beautiful pillow of flowers, tribute of their friendship.
 MR. AND MRS. JOHN RoDEMEYER AND FAMILY. Canaan, Jan 2, 1882.
 Key Mir. Bodley of Christ Church an- nounced to his people last Sunday that he had finally accepted the call to North Adams, and rendered his resignation, to take effect Feb. 2Oth. This is heavy blow to the society of Christ Church, who almost idollze their rec tor. and the whole community unite with them in the consciousness of common loss; for aside from his church relations, MT. Bod ley has a strong hold upon the affections of the people, and no small claim upon their gratitude, as he takes a live interest and car ries considerable influence in all the matters that affect the public welfare. During his five years connection with Christ Church he has built up that organization to remarkable extent, and doubled it's membership, and, al- though It is hardly probable, yet we sincere ly hope that his successor, whoever he may be, will be to the church and community what MT. Bodley is. Itis some consolation to know that by ssyering his relations here, he betters himself financially, therefore our loss is his gain-and North Adams and the NEWS joins heartily in the universal Godspeed that will follow him from his Canaan friends
 The Episcopal Christmas festival held in Village Improvement Hall last Wednesday night was most enjoyable affair, and all present seemed to be having the best kind of good time. Old Santa Claus was there, and he came down the chimney (which, by the way, was erected for the purpose by Rev. MT. Bodley, and was as complete deception as is often seen) in proper shape, filled the enormous stockings which were also made for this occasion, and took his departure up the chimney again, all of which greatly amused the younger ones. A bountiful supper was spread, of which all partook heartily, and the | toothsome delicacies went of as completely and successfully as all the rest of the affair. Mir. Bodley knows just how to arrange for g pleasant evenings amusement, and had spared no pains to make this one an event to be Fe meHDeTeu, eSpeCidiiy " tuc hIIl0 OhSS, aue he could not fall of being satisfied with its complete success Music was furnished by Prof Underwood's orchestra in its usual ex cellent manner. The festivities broke up "a late hour, and the participants departed each feeling that although ''Chrlstmas come:
 but once year, but when it comes it bring'
 good cheer"