Connecticut western news., 1883-08-01
LAX EVILLE.

The Temperance convention passed off splendidly. Weather fine, attend ence good and the speeches first class
 Professor Harvey, of music fame, gave a large and brilliant party at his residence on Friday evening. A large number of distinguished guests were from abroad Many of our own citizens graced the oc- casion with their presence. Among these were Hon Wm B Perry, ex-mem- Der of Assembly and warden of St Johns church at Salisbury; Harry Wilson, clerk of the Holley manufacturing con- pany; T l. Norton, descendent of Lord Norville G P Burrall, late fore man of the Holley manufacturing com pany, and others too numerous to men tion. It was time of great enjoyment.
 Warden Peck of Wethersfeld gave us call on Thursday.
 We have been requested to call the attention of the managers of Gov Hol- ley's grove to this fact. A permanent platform or speakers stand should be erected between the lake and the pavil- lion and permanent seats proAided for the large multitudes who assemble there. A large and unnecessary expense IS now incurred ever time there is 8 gathering there. Timber and lumber have to be hired and transported to the grove, Q speakers stand built and seats prepared for the audience and after the picnic or convention all this lumber must be returned to the owner. This trouble prevents many societies from holding pic-nics or conventions there who would hire the grove if it was con- veniently fitted up. This is the only drawback to this otherwise unsurpassed location for such gatherings. Now if the managers would fit up the grove as before suggested and charge of course an additional rental to compensate them for this outlay it would be money in their pockets. The result would be an increased demand for the grove and certainly it would greatly convenience every society who wishes to hire the grove. It was more trouble for Secre- tary Winter to prepare the grove, than to make all the other arrangements for the Temperance convention. Editor Neus.
 ORE HILL.
 It is the family of William Very, of Phoenix National bank, Hartford, that is stopping with N Warner
 Helen McArthur, of the faculty of the Normal school at Bloomsburgh, Penn, is stopping at her sisters, Mrs Henry Fish.
 The wife of Agent Fenn and Miss Bidwell of Collinsville. were the first la- lies who have explored the Brook Pit shaft.
 Edith B Oakley, daughter of Rev Dr G Oakley pastor of 44th street Metho- dist church New-York city, is spending 3 few weeks with the family of P P Ev- arts. Mrs W P Evarts and two children from Michigamme, Mich, are at the same place.
 John H White, who with his family was poisoned, died Saturday afternoon. The other members of the family are We understand an inquest will be held, after which the body will be removed to Ancram, N Y, for inter- ment MT White leaves eleven children without means of support
 NORFOLK.
 Captain Sheppard,s house has receiv- ed new coat of paint.
 The rustic gates at the park greatly improve the place as they are very tas- tily designed.
 B Y Swift of Detroit, Mrs Stuart Wal colt of New York, MT and Mrs Swain of Boston are stopping in town.
 Norfolk seems to be about full of city people but as there is always room for one more, they continue to come.
 Two young men were recently arrest ed for cruelty to a horse, fined $18.O6 including costs and advised to kill the animal, which they did.
 Ex-Lieut Gov Gallup who boarded at the Stevens hotel last summer, engaged rooms for this season but is unable to come owing to his health, he is supposed be in critical condition at his home in Plainfeld. AUREvoIR.
 SALISBURY.
 Dr Holbrook of Sing Sing, N Y, will occupy the pulpit in the Congregation al church next Sunday.
 Master John Scott's fine goat team, which is seen on our streets every day, is the envy of many of the little folks. The following guests are now regis tered at the Maple Shade hotel: MT and Mrs A D Scott, child and nurse girl, Master John and Miss Elinor Scott;
 Miss Warner and Miss Adele Warner are visiting friends in Poughkeepsie.
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 SOUTMNFTELD.
 Mrs Hubbard and her grandson from Philadelphia are visiting friends here.
 Miss Jennie Pratt spent the Sabbath n Canaan, with her sister, Mrs Coon. Mrs Will B Kasson gave an ice cream party to the young folks, Friday even- ng.
 Miss Libbie Walter from Corinth, N 7, is visiting friends and relatives in