Connecticut western news., 1895-08-29
GREAT HARRINGTON.

A we'll attended Sunday school con- vention for the New England district. African M E. Zion Church. opened yesterday at P. m. at Clinton chapel in this village. A devotional service was conducted by the president, Rev W. B. Henderson, of Cambridge. Con- mittees were appointed on credentials aud rules. At 3 D. m. the president made an interesting address. Half an hour later, MT 0. A. Beaman, of Mid dletown, Ct, read an essay entitled "Comiug down the Line" At p. m a paper was read by Rev J. $. Cooper, of Worcester. These papers were dis cussed by various members of the con- vention. At the evening service, Rev B. B Hill, of Providence, R. l., preach ed aud Manuel F. Mason. Jr., of this village gave an address of welcome. The program for to-day is as follows: 9 30 a. m. devotional service; 10. re- port of delegates; II. question box; II 30, business. Afternoon, report Of committees and officers; 3 30 presenta. tion of banner to tho school that has secured the largest number of new scholars. This will be followed with completion of business and election of officers At the service this evening a number of eassys will he read. To- morrow evening there will be a music al and literary concert by members of the convention and local singers.
 George Winters, while chopping wood Friday morning, had the misfor- tune to cut large gash in his foot. Dr Winthrop Girling, of Chicago. a son of Robert Girling of this village, arrived here on visit to his parents | Friday evening.
 Phillip Mahar, young lad who lives with his parents on East street, had his collar bone broken Friday by boy named Curtis, from Glendale, who ! tripped Mahar suddenly to the ground | A largely attended choral service under the direction of Miss Pearl Sex ton was given at tbe Congregational church Sunday evening" The choir vas assisted by Daniel B. Childs and Miss Maud Bliss.
 Admiral Erben and wife, who have been spending the entire season in town, were entertained by Mir and Mrs D. W. Morrison Friday evening.
 | The citizens of this village and the neighboring towns gave a hearty recep. ton to Battery K. First U. s. Artillery, which broke camp at Tyringham Mon. day morning and are now on their re. turn to Fort Hamilton. At the Great bridge in Water street, at II a. m., the battery were met by 20 citizens on horseback, the village band and a dele gation of D. c. Anderson Post. The line of march was down Main street tc the fair grounds, where the battery drew up and formed their camp for the night. All along the line the build ipgs were decorated with flags, and several hundred people lined the street Ia the evening banquet was given tc the officers and men of the battery, al the Town Hall and this was followed with reception.
 The Epworth league of the M. E Church in this village will give a liter ary entertainment and concert at tht church tomorrow evening. At tht conclusion of the exercises, ice cream and cake will be served.
 An attempt was made by unknown burglars to enter the residence o Robert T. Pruyn on Cottage stree Sunday right. A crying child awaken ed its parents and slight noise wa heard. Investigation showed that lock was pried from one of the door and on looking from a window tw, men were seen running from the yard
 Miss Jane E. King died at Soul Egremont August 25, aged 73 years The funeral occurred Tuesday at p m. with burial at Town Hill cemetery She was the daughter of David an, Martha Bacon King both deceased.