Connecticut western news., 1895-05-30
KENT.

New Milford, visited relatives in town few days.
 MT and Mrs Will Lane and son, of Canaan, were at Martin Lanes Sunday.
 Mrs Mary Wsdhams, of Cornwall Bridge, spent Saturday last with Mrs Elvira Smith.
 Mrs Emma Griffin, from Cincinnati, is the guest of her cousin, Miss Josie Smith.
 Mrs Maria Skiff is visiting her sister in New Haven for few weeks.
 Miss Emma Cogshaw, who has been spending several months with her cousin. Mrs R. Frisbie, left town Friday for her home in Ohio. Miss Cogshaw has many friends in Kent who will miss her. Mrs Frisbie accompanied her as far as New York.
 Mrs Sidney Reed, of Falls Village, attended the concert here May 22. Mrs Susan Watson and Mrs NJ. J. Watson have returned from New York. Frank Seger had the misfortune to sprain his ankle quite badly in jumping from load of grain. He gets about on crutches.
 A memorial service was held at Conal church Sunday evening. Rev B. NJ. Wright gave an excellent address. There was good attendance, but only one or two soldiers.
 A detachment of four, from the E. H. Wade Post G. A R. and Franklin Lodge F. & A. M. New York City, came up and decorated with handsome flags and flowers the grave of John Blair in the upper cemetery in this village. o. s. Smith has recently placed mill in his grain building. for grinding corn, feed etc. It Is run by gasolene engine which displays power enough to grind up anything that gets near 1t. The members of Mt. Algo Lodge l. O. G. T. have greatly improved their lodge rooms in Gibbs hall building. having them newly papered and paint ed, and, with the assistance of friends of the order, re-furnished. The G. T's, feel justly proud of their now pleasant and attractive place of meeting and ex- press their sincere thanks to all who have 80 kindly assisted them.
 The concert given at Gibbs hall, Wednesday evening, May 22, by local talent assisted by N. Louise Brinton, cornetist, and Grace P. Brinton, pianist, of Falls Village, was thoroughly enjoy ed by an apprecistive audience. There Nas one disappointment however. A male quartette from Bethel was expect ed to take part, but failed to appear on account of illness of one of the mem bers. The Misses Brinton are we'll known az talented musicians, and con cert in which they appear cannot fail of being rare musical treat. It is hoped they will visit Kent again in the near future. Much credit is due the ladies, who kindly assisted in the ar engagement of the concert and also rend- cred number of fine piano and vocal selections. The hall is neat and pretty in it's new dress of terra-cotta paper and olive window shades.
 The death of Frederick A. Mallory occurred at his home in this village Thursday 23, the immediate cause of which was paralysis. No one was bet ter known in this vicinity than Mir and town affairs. held the office of con- stable for several years, and was ap- pointed to other town offices at differ ent times. Kind hearted, capable, and ever ready to help, he was one who fitted into just the places and at just the time when assistance was most needed. Many are the friends who will miss him, and the sympathies of all are with Mrs Mallory and daughter in their deep sorrow and loneliness. The funeral was largely attended at St. Andrews church Saturday p. m. Rev H. Mo Dougall officiating.
 A convention of the Housatonic O. E. Union was held at the Cong1 church | Tuesday, 28th. The weather was all right, and there was large attendance The societies of surrounding towns were represented by something over one hun dred persons. The program was carried out as prepared, and the entire meeting proved to be one of special interest and benefit. One of the most pleasing fea- lures was the unveiling and presenta- ton of the new and beautiful banner by Rev 0 w. Hanna, of Falls Village. This banner has just been purchased for the Union by contribution from each of the societies, and was awarded to Sharon, that society being represent ed by the largest proportion of member ship. Willard Baker, in behalf of the society, gracefully accepted, saying that it would be an inspiration to them and they would guard it we'll until the next convention.