Morning journal and courier., 1893-10-14
STATE CORKESPON ONDKNCR
North Haven.

GENERAL GooDYBAR's NEW HoMK-HogsR wARMIEa-THE SOLDIERS HoME-A GOOD TIME.
 Oct. 13.-The veteran soldiers gave Gen eral E. D. 8. Goodyear a welcome at his new home, "Esstwoods," ," in the center dis trict, on Thursday evening, October 12 They mustered their families, numbering about forty persons, at Memorial hall, and marching to the generals house accom- plished what the enemy in the late war never eucceedsdin doing, surprised the gen eral in front, flank andf rear, and carried the fortress, the gates of which were thrown wide open.
 The company was led by Lieutenant s. F. L,nsley, Rev. MT. Lusk bringing up the rear ss chaplain of the evening. After lay ing aside their wraps the party proceeded to inspect the house, coming to the conclu- sion that the general and his family were in pretty good quarters.
 The old soldiers, as usual, began to fight over their battles, comparing notes of the different engagements they were in with ss much vim as if they saw each other for the first time since their return from the war. The weapons of war carried by the ladies consisted of choice rsfreshnRnts, fruit, flowers and coffee with which they proceeded to decorate the table. "Peas on
  | erans responded very promptly. Rev. Mir. Reynolds said grace, and then all present were helped to the good things furnished by the ladies. After the viands were dis, posed of Lieutenant Linsley proposed the ! toast "Women of the Late War; ! responded to by Rev. MT. Lusk, who com, | pared the women of Connecticut with l those of other states. He thought the l Connecticut women were the most health | ful looking of any. Rsv. MT. Reynolds thanked God that he did what he could to help the women's work during the war. l. S. B. Thorpe responded to his call by giving the general some good advice how to raise chickens in close quarters, now he had come into the city to live, to which 1 the general responded that he was wrest ling with the problem how to reduce little flock of Hawkins blooded Plymouth Rock bullets to discipline and reconcile them 10 the restricted quarters of city life.
 l. At this point Lieutenant Lipsley in few well chosen words presented the gen l eral with handsome large United Statei national flag, closing with
 Raise your eountry's flag on high, | Here where rests a patriots blessing, ! The stars and stripes shall float for aye,
 Mutely telling stirring tales of days gone by.
 The general promised that on all proper occasions the flag should float over East wood.
 At late hour mutusl good wishes wer, exchanged and the friends went to thei ! respective homes.
 Woodbridge.
 Oct. 13-Wood bridge grange held it regular meeting October II, 1893. Tn, meeting was conducted by Worthy Pomoni Mrs. Nathan P. Peek, who presented very attractive program. A very in structive talk was given by Charles P Augur on Diseases of Fruits and Reme ! dies for Them, and essay by Mrs. Leroy O. Beechsr, IA Plea for More Fruit and | Lees Pastry" and rscitations and readingi by Mrs. s. M Peck, Mics Estella Hubbell Nathan P. Peck, Erroll NJ. Augur and Fred G. Spsrry. Vocal solos were rendered by Edward A. Hitchcock and Miss Editt Augur. A vote of thanks was giver Mrs. Peck fer her pleasing program. 4 feast of fruits was much enjoyed at the | close.
 The board of school visitors has beer reorganizad and the following officers chosen: Chairman, Leroy O. BeechsT secretary, William H. Warner, and loca committees for the various schools as fol lowe:
 Northwest, William w. Peck; northeast s. N. Peck; middle, William H. Warner north, Charles T. Walker; south. Leroy O. Beecher; southeast, Edward A. Finney.
 The Helping Hands cii ole are preparing for chrysanthemum show early in No I vember.
 The meetings of the Y. F. 8. O. E. will hereafter commence at o'clock instead oi 7:30 as formerly.
 Mrs. William A. Warner continues very i'll at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Fred Besrdsley In Mt. Carmel.
 Joseph c. Cridd'e of the Leader has be-