Connecticut western news., 1893-01-05
GREAT HARRINGTON.

The third annual ball of She w. H. Stevenson Lodge. Brotherhood of rail- road trainmen, at the town hall Friday night was very largely attended. The entertainment in every respect was great success and the managers are to be congratulated for the efficient manner in which the entire programme was carried out. For about an hour before the dance concert was given by the Germania orchestra of Pittsfeld. At g. 40 the grand march entitled "Over the Berkshire Division," was led by There were "A numbers in the order of dances, but an intermission was taken for supper at the twelfth number. The supper was served at Grand Army hall, by the Womans' Relief corps
 Dr Samuel Camp has sold, for $3 900, fire lot on Main street to Dr John Bates, of New York city. The purchaser will at once begin the erection of a SIG, 900 house on the lot. The contract has been awarded to E. R. Lorraine, of Canaan, Ct
 The remains of Charles Hall, who died at Springfield Dec 27, aged 32 years, were brought to this village Fri day afternoon and buried in the Water Street cemetery Rev Dr Hartley read the burial service of the Episcopal church, and there was a good attend ance of relatives and friends. The de- ceased, who was on engineer on the Boston & Albany railroad, formerly lived in this village where be married, some years ago, Miss Jennie Abel who survives him. Adam Kastner and Miss Mary Hines were united in marriage by Rev w. F. Albrecht on Christmas eve.
 A large party called the Oscewanus club, f,om Brooklyn, N. r., have been entertained at the Berkshire Inn during the week. They enjoyed skating at Brookside, Saturday.
 Col. Bliss, of the Couaier office, de livered 8 very interesting and instructive lecture for the benefit of Zion church at Clinton chapel Friday evening. The subject was ''The colored man in the war of the Rebellion"
 Timothy Fox. M. J. Rock and others have formed an athletic club in this vii lage. The old town hall has been fitted up as gy mnasium for their use. Presiding Elder Travis held the fourth QuhEtcrly COuIoFouCo ht tuo uobuOuAo church Monday evening.
 M. R. Orowe's party of young ladiei and gentlemen have been sumptuously entertained at Brookside this week. The marriage of DrFrankL Lockwood and MissI IdaSweet took place at the home of the brides parents, Mir and MrsNorril s. Sweet, last week Wednesday evening | Rev w. F. Albrecht officiated. Abou l 60 friends and relatives were present and the bridal gifts were valuable snt handsome. The bride and groom vii make Peekskill, N Y, their future home A we'll attended and deeply interesting watch night service was held at tn, Methodist church New Years eve.
 Stephen E Smith, who retired from the business of groceryman last fall, has sold his brick block on Railroad street to John w. Morgan, the Mail Street news dealer. The price paid i said to be $4, ,0OO
 The week of prayer is being observed at the Congregational and Methods churches. The programme of the Evan gehcal Alliance is being used.
 The farm of the late David Haley west of Berkshire Heights. has beel sold to William Bull, IT,, of this villag and New York. A good price was pail for it.