Morning journal and courier., 1890-03-22
STATE oonREsPoNDRNCE

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 STATE OOkREsPONDRNCE.
 A Joyous Affair. PLEASANT DETAILS OF A JOLLY SURPRISE
 VISIT TO A. T. ROGERS RESIDENCE AT MILL
 PLAIN, BRANEoRD-A HISTORIC CID HOUSE
 DAYS or TORE RECALLED.
 BRANFoRD, March 21.-Thursday eve A. T. Rogers' residence at Mill Plain, Bran. ford, Conn, was made the time and place ef @ grand surprise party which was given to Miss Grace Rogers by some New haven friends. Ten couples came out in 1ouf- horse barge from the city, but on account Q. until 10:30 p. m, at which time the family had nearly all retired. They were quickly up, however, and welcomed the jolly visit ora. The hours passed rapidly while the company enjoyed themselves in games and music, both vocal and instrumental. The guests had free access to the house and sas before the old fireplace at which Daniel They pronounced this part of the enter. tainmsnt to be one of the cnlef attractions. Many reoollections were rehsarssd, among which the listeners were told how Daniel Webster warmed his feet and Lafayette took glass of sling from an old ''fip glass;" though it was forgotten to have the friends drink out of the same, which they may do when they come again. About 12 o'clock bountiful supper was provided by the hostess, supplemented by the large quantities of good things brought by the visitors. The toothsome spread was partaken of by twenty-seven individuals, who did ample justice to the midnight feast The happy party broke up at o'clock, at which time the friends departed for their homes in the city, carrying with them the recollections of their visit to the old and his- toric place, cheerily followed by the clash and din of horns and trumpets.
 It will be remembered by the oldest resi- dents that this place was once tavern, own ed by David Towne, who kept hote! and such 1t is marked on the county map of '66. It was the stopping place for the stages on the old stage line before the railroad was built. It has in later years passed into the hands of A. T. Rogers, one of the nephews ss of the former owner. Scarcely since 1S57 has the old place seen such q good time, and could the walls speak of what has passed within their kind shelter in days gone by, they would fail to reveal a more pleasurable occasion than this, when liberal shelter and entertainment was provided for both man and beast as in days of old.
 southIngton. March 21.-The First district school will gave new bell, the cost of which is not to exceed $70.
 MT. R. T. Fishburne of Yale Theological seminary will preach at the first Congrega. tional church tomorrow.
 The bylaws of the borough have been published and are exciting considerable in~ terest. Taken as a whole, they receive quite general commendation. The special and most important features are those relating to sanitation, fire protection and sidewalks. Inc ofS of Gror ohol ic constituted and confers the general powers of inspector of buildings on the person holding the position, conferring upon him ample powers to give efficient and thorough work. Chief Osborne has been appointed marshal. The sanitary enactments are also comprehensive, and suf- 6ciently severe penalties are provided for violations to demand respect.
 North Haven. March 21.-Several were out with sleighs yesterday and last evening, but they found moro mud than snow.
 R. J. Shepherd is to leave his situation at J. Pierponts store on April and go back to his old occupation of farming. His father, Mir. Franklin Shepherd, will build house and live nearer the center.
 R. o. Eaton of Montowese planted peas March 12.
 MT. Stevens, master of Killingworth grange, visited North Haven grange on Tuesday eve- ming.
 The poultry question was discussed at some length. J. E. Bishop realized, net profit, over a dollar per hen. D. Fl. Pardee found hens profitable both for market and for eggs, his fowls paid two dollars per hen. ety; E. Noble considered Wy andottes best. Mrs. Hobart Blakeslee read a paper on the subject, saying that since January 1, 1879, she had received over $1 1000 for poultry, but did not state the amount expended. General State News. AUNT sALLY's CENTENNIAL. tion will be held to-day at her home at North | Grsnby, instead of Sunday, which is her | birthday.
 sEACAPTAIN DEAD.
 ESSEX, Conn.,, March 21.-Captain R. M. Lord, @ we'll known coastinR captain, died at his home here last night of heart failure. l He was forty-seven years old and leaves a l wife and two children.
 l ORDERED BY THR GOVERNOR. HARTFORD, Conn.,, March Ex-Governor Bulkeley to-day issued orders directing that l 8 colonel, lieutenant colonel and major of the First regiment be elected at a meeting to be
 held in this city April 3.
 | wATERBURY's CITY HALL. l WATERBURY, March 21.-The town meet. l ing last evening voted to postpone inde6.
 nitely the matter of remodeling the city hall
 in order to furnish better accommodations
 for public officials and judges. | EMBARRASSED.
 l The firm of Ingalls & Queen, proprietors
 of the steam laundry at Rockville, Is 6nau
 cially embarrassed. At recent meeting of | the creditors committee was chosen to ar- | o SONS OF THE REVOLUTION.
 The Society of the Sons of the Revolution
 will attempt to establish memorials to tht
 men who were most prominent and useful ir
 the revolution. The neglected grave of Jonathan Trumbull at Lebanon may receive
 a more suitable monument, 1t is said. | LAW AND ORDER LEAGUE. Sixteen members of the Law and Order league of Windsor Locks, went to Hartford | Wednesday to remonstrate before the county commissioners against granting license to John Shea of Hartford to sell liquor in the
 basement of the Patton block. The decision has not yet been given. FARMER INSTANTLY KILLED. l SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn, March 21.-While
 Frank Towne, @ farmer, and another man
 were ending up large beam yesterday, 1t slipped and fell, knocking both men down. | 1OWueb SKULL was CIusucu huO u0 uI0u lus stantly. He was thirty-seven years old and
 leaves a wife and two children.
 CONFERENCE OF Y. M. 0. A. SECRETARIES.
 NORWICH, Conn.,, March 21.-The sixth
 annual conference of the general secretaries of the Young Mems Christian associations oi New England is in session in this city. The
 opening session was held last night in the l Central Baptist church. Mayor Crsndall
 welcomed the conference to the city. | REPEATING ARMS.
 The Spencer Repeating Arms company ol | Windsor has leased from the Eddy Electric company of Windsor the basement of thei, new building and will again begin the manu
 facture of the Spencer repeating shotgun This company was started several years age
 by O. N. Spencer of Windsor, and they
 made many guns. But for some reason the
 business was given up, and now they pro
 constructed for this firm by the Pratt &
 Whitney company of Hartford at a cost O,