The Press., 1883-11-15
COVENTRY.
Presiding Elder Robinson breaches at the M. E. church Sunday.

SOUTH COVENTRY.
 Presiding Elder Robinson breaches al the M. E. church Sunday.
 Remember the lecture tonight
 Uncle Jess says-so the Coventry pro verb runs-if you wish to know how many snow storms there viii be in seas n. add the day of the week on which the first snow fell in sufficient quantity in which a cat can be tracked, to the day of the moon and the day of the month on which it fell. :. the sum will be the number toF storms to expect, The ground was white with snow Monday.
 Daniel Lathrop, who has been absent his wife and youngest child, visiting rela- tives here.
 The place belonging to the late Mrs. M B. Parker was bid off at auction. Sat- urday, by Charles C. Buell..
 Rev. J. o. Dodge is building barn on his new place.
 VovED NOT TO AccEPT.-Last evening there was large gathering of the mem bers of the Elmwood Congregational church to consider the resignation of Rev. I. H. B. Headley, rendered last Sunday. It was voted not to accept his resignation, the people recognizing his earnest and faithful labors in the cause of Christi Providence EUe'sing Bulletin, Oct 23d.
 A PAsToR's RESIGNATION ACCEPTED The following resolutions were passed unanimously at a meeting held by the Elmwood Congregational church, after the evening service, on Thursday, in formal church meeting
 WHEREAS, In the msterious orderings of Providence, it has become necessary for us, as a church and people, to submit to the resig- nation of our pastor, Rev. l. H. B. Head1ey. as insisted upon by him in communication real before the church October 28, 1883-
 Resotved-That we deeply regret the causes which have led to the cessation of his work among us that we believe him to be faith full, earnest and self-sacrifcing laborer in the Masters vineyard, and that we cordially and and lovingly commend him to any church of Christ to which the Lord may call him. Providence Eve'aing Bulletin, Nor. 3d.
 We notice the name of Edward O. Ripley among the committee of enrolment of republican voters in the city of New York. Some changes were made in the qulrements for enrolment in the meeting held the evening of Nov. 9th.
 The following report of the school in dist. 2 has been sent us by the acting vis- itor; M. D. Colman, teacher: Present every day: Bessie A. Parker, Eva Robin son, Lizzie Stewart /; absent one day, Maggie Wellwood, Clayton Cady, Charles Brown; two days, Hubbard Parker; two and one-half days, before spraining ankle, Bertie F'iske; three days, Annie We'll wood. (This item should have appeared two weeks ago, being mislaid, with some others.)
 Some one writes from Coventry to the Hartford Times: Jeremiah Austin, of this town, will be 99 years old the 7th of February next. He has always been a straight democrat, voted for Thomas Jef- ferson, and has voted at every presidential election since, and stands 8 good chance to vote for another.
 -Edw Brainard and son of Bridgeport start this week for Florida to prospect, and, If the outlook is favorable, will en- gage ill business there.
 Schools in dist's. 3 and close this week,
 Frances Quinlan and Hannah Young were married at the Catholic church yes terday.
 Ed. l.. Hutchinson lost his horse Mon day. It was taken sick on the road and lived but half an hour.s 1
 = Misses Sarah and Grace Stanley, Fred Chadwick and Albert Richmond were received into the Congregational church at the last communion. Miss Rip ley has furnished beautiful flowers for this church recent Sabbaths.