Connecticut western news., 1894-03-01
FALLS VILLAGE.

u. school in the Library parlors Thursday Reception" was a most unique and pleasant social affair There were some 40 attired in costumes of the style worn in 1776 as we'll as of date not quite so remote Very attractive were the uni forms worn by William Page and Louis Gibbs, which were worn by their grand fa' hers, who were officers in the militia iu time of the "General training" also uniform worn by John Ives, including sword which was worn In the war of 1872. belonging to one of his ancestors But to go back to the Revolutionary days, the swallow tail coats, knee pants and buckles, powdered hair, long vests. slippers and ruffies contrasted strangely with the styles of to-day and to some they were becoming The gowns of the young Misses were quite elaborate and altogether the affair vlvidly recalled the scenes of upwards of a century ago when the colonists were struggling for freedom. Old brocades were noticeable, handed down for several generations and the girls wore their hair high, comb ed and powdered, and old combs of that date were exhibited. A Washington cherrytree half cut down was one of the attractions, and prizes were offered to any who would walk across the room blindfolded and pin hatchet on or nearest the incision. Thomas Fraser won the first prize, one of Hawthornes publications. Bessie Spaulding took the second prize. silver "letter catch" and Katherine Frink won the third or booby prize. grotesque looking image The pupils all appeared at ease in their habiliments which made the affair far more entertaining to the visitors. The dresses worn were of pretty shades and hues, and were quite as becoming to many of the wearers as the fashions of to-day. The company were served with light refreshments and coffee, of whom there were 150 all told. The school numbers 52 pupils this term, fifteen coming from the Cornwalls, and Rev L.. A. Robbins assists every forenoon. Court of Common Pleas came in Mon day after an adjournment from last week.
 Miss Lampe returns March first to re- sume work in the dressmsking business after a vacation of three weeks in New York.
 Mercury registered IA below zero here in some exposed situations Sunday morning.
 Wm. R. Hubbell is receiving many congratulations on the fact that he IS the sifo of an eleven pound son as noticed in the birth column.
 MT David Lawrence, of East Canaan, is a guest at the Fl R. R House. There was fine skating on the pond in Cady's lot Monday.
 Several in this place have received ln- vitations to the wedding of Wm. Shook and Miss Mirnie Gilbert at the M E church. Sheffield. March 7th.
 Elegant new lamps and chandelier of the Rochester burner Miller improv- ed pattern, also two extension piano lamps have been placed on the altar of the Congregational church by the la- dies of that society.
 Miss Nette M Caul is spending few days with friends in town.
 Charles Beebe, of Utica, is visiting his parents and friends in this vicinity.
 Miss Sarah l.. Hobart, of Utica. is a guest of friends in this section.
 Mrs John E. Ward Is slowly recupera- ting from her recent illness.
 Edward Bartrsm, of Lakeville, Is as- sisting in inventorying the dry goods at Hall X Hcrnbeck' s store this week. Mrs Stephen Engelke and daughter, from Hartford, were in town Monday Rev O. w. Hanna gave an able ser mon on Gen. Washington, Sunday, re- viewing his history from his birth till his elevation to the presidency.
 The concert and Business Mems Car nival at Citizens Hall Tuesday evening under the dlrectorship of Prof. O. M. Parker, assisted by Mrs Parker was a grand success in the fullest sense of the term. The house was we'll filled, nearly every sitting in the spacious hall being taken, and many from Lime Rock and West Cornwall avalled themselves of the opportunity so seldom offered as that of the eveuing in question. The program March of costumed trade representa- tives," each wearing articles represent 1 ing the business of the town. Miss Bertha Hnbbell as the "Goddess of | Liberty" led the march followed by Bertha Wickwire. who represented the lumber trade. But we can not under. | take to mention each separately. The most conspicuous were "Morning,' by Miss Merwin, "House Furuishinp g Goods" J H. Spicer; '.Jewelry,' Grace H. Brown; "Clothing." John Welch; "Photographer," Louisa Ringer Drugs" Mrs Wm. Stone; "Black smiths" Chas Brown; Might" Mir, Miner; Banks" D B Dean; Band, Mrs Merriman; ''Schools," Mir Kendall 70. U A M" Chas Lundy; "Grangers, Mrs Geo. Ford; 'Library,' Belle Malt bic; ''Red Riding Hood," Lucy Wick wire; '1776." w. G Kellogg; "A lady of Washington's time." LoDa Finkle Geo Washington" Rev O. W. Hanna "P. o." Mrs Hanna; "Staff of Life, George Capron; "Our Laundry" Geo Ford, representing a Chinaman. One of the prettiest and gayest attired wa, Little Boy Blue," whose costume wal a pretty shade of blue. knee pants apt slippers, represented by George Ban non. 'The Drum Corps," by Willi, Peetz and "A, ti Fat, by Mrs R. Seger ''Milliners," by Bessie Frazer were al good representations. s'The Din Woodland Path." by full chorus of 6 voices was pretty song as well a scene. The baritone solo by Prof Par ker, Little Boy Blue," full chorus "Maid of Dundee" by Mrs R D Owen The little girls chorus, "Our Baby, was 6 laughable piece in which they al responded to in recall. The '.Olt Fashioned Church," sung by Mrs Par ker, was composed by Mir Parker ant set to music since he was here Tn, audience was in the best humor, as thei frequent applause attested, and in ever, one of the pieces in which the Parker | and Mrs Owan anpparad thav wara TO ] called. The concert ended with tn,
 Business Mems Grand March" Tn receipts were about $5000 at 25 cent admissions. All are unanimous in thei expressions of satisfaction with the en tertainment in every respect. The com pany left town for Sharon. Wednesday
 MT and Mrs Murray Brown. of Lenox
 were guests in town Tuesday.
 County Health Officer Walter s Judd
 will call all the town health officers o , the cOuntv tO Tutchfield soon fnr tb