Connecticut western news., 1888-09-12

Geo. W. Stevens and daughter. Mrs Edward Lawrence, of Oramel, \. 1., came to Canaan last Saturday, to attend the funeral of Mir Stevens sister, Mrs Luther Gleason, at Afford, Mass, last Sunday. They will remain few days in East Canaan and vicinity
 The Julians are with us again and their dates are as follows:
 Canaan, Sept IT, IS, 19
 Falls Village. Sept 20, 21, p
 Salisbury, Sept 24, 25, 26
 Lakeville, Sept 27, 2S, 29.
 New plays and many laughs. Admis- sion, 10, 20 and 30 cents,
 The ladies aid society of the NJ. E. church will have peach and ice cream sociable at V. l. hall on Friday evening, Sept. II. Supper from 6 to 9p. m. Peach shortcake speciality. Two pantomimes, cold Batchelor" and Strategy" will be given during the evening. Admittance free.
 - We have received copy of the premium list of the sixth annual exhibi- ton of the Pennington Valley agricult- ural corporation to be at Cherry Park, near Canton, Conn.,, Wednesday and Thursday, Sept 19 and 20. The exhibi- tion promises to exceed former years. The purses for trotting amount to S550. Excursion rates on the H. X c. W. rail road. The present arrangement of trains afford you an opportunity to spend whole day at Cherry Park and return home the same evening.
 Return of the Julians for three nights, commencing Monday, Sept. IT, at town hall. On Monday evening will be given the pleasing Irish drama, 'Irish Hearts, in which Miss Julian will appear in her favorite role of Katheleen OConor, introducing num- Der of her latest and choicest songs Tuesday evening ''Driven from Home" and a funny negro farce. Wednesday evening. the roaring comedy, "Naval Engagements" A good laugh is in store for all Admission 10, 20 and 30 cents.
 The Julian Comedy Go. need no introduction to the people of Canaan or neighboring towns, but their host of friends in these towns will be pleased to learn that their summer tour has been successful beyond their most sauguine expectation. From our ex- changes in the Naugatuck, Pennington, and Housatonic valleys we have kept posted on their movements and learn that their tour has been a continual ovation and they drew crowded houses at every place, even where they remain ed a full week at such large places as Seymour, Naugatuck, Ansonia, Dan bury, New Milford, etc.
 The first prayer meeting held in the lecture room of the new Pilgrim church was we'll attended last Thursday evening and the meeting was a precious and memorable one. The Pilgrims held their first Sunday services in their new home, the new church, Sept. 9th The Holy Communion was celebrated the morning, Rev D. 0. Stone and Rev pr Eddy officiating. The Sunday School convened at the close of the ser vice. The young peoples meeting was held in the lecture room at 6:30 p. m., and at 7;30 p. m. the church was well filled to hear Rev D. c. Stones eycell- ent sermon subject, Winking at sin"
 The Adelphi Hotel at Saratoga Springs is a perfect little gem, an ideal hotel, where the guests take solid com. fort and escape the annoyances, delays and neglect incident to the large cara vansaries. It Is said to be the only first class S3 house at Saratoga Springs. Spe cial terms are given to parties remaining week or longer. The Adelphi is situ ated on Broadway, midway between the ! United States and the Grand Union. II has accommodations for 200 guests. The office is in charge of MT E. M. Dillon and the dining room 1n charge of MT P. N Quinlan, who is also the caterer Nil Quinlan has efficiently and courteously presided over his departments for the past II years. You will not only fin6 Messrs Dillon and Quinlan to be the right men in the right places, but you will admit that they ought to have the charge of hotel that would accommo date 2OOO people instead of 200. The Adelphi is open from May to November Free bus to and from all trains.
 The Millerton correspondent of the Amenia Times says:
 s'The Rev MT Eddy preached in the Presbyterian church Sunday morning and evening, Sept ?. He has lost none of the fire of his early days, when Lin coin called for 75, ,OO0 men and he went out as chaplain of the 2d Conn. Regi ment, and was taken prisoner at the first battle of Bull Run and kept 1T Libby prison for one year before he was exchanged. One little incident il connection with that justly famous bat tie is still fresh in my memory. Aftel the retreat became rout the chaplain who was in the rear, scorning to flee picked up musket and begging some cartridges from some of the men, com menced loading and firing. Said he ''Hold on, boys. Let's give it to them He fired five rounds and being left al alone was taken prisoner. His treat ment was much more severe from tho fact that he was captured with arms il his hands. His iron frame and vigor