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Connecticut western news., 1898-06-30
CANON ANGER ON BURNS.
He Doubts That His Work Was Appreci-
 ated In England.


 In the second of his lectures on "Some Leaders In the Poetic Revival, 1760-1S20," delivered at the Royal in- stitution recently, Canon Ainger, dis cussing Burns, doubted whether his work, with the exception of a few pieces, was ever very widely known or appreciated ill England Readers would not take trouble and were repelled by dialect that contained q number of un- familiar words, while in addition to tho dialect difficulty there was certain ad- mixture of free speech on religious and other matters that might easily offend those who were particular in such things
 Burns best and most characteristic work was written in the peasant speech of his native Ayrshire, but the English enthusiast following the line of least resistance probably began with the poems written in English. In these tho poet was not at his best, though tho lecturer could not go so far as to say, with some critics, that English was a foreign language to him. His English poetic style was founded on a poetic school that was already in decay, and he wrote English verso under the infiu- ence of bad models. He was not indis- criminate or inartistic in his use of English, and it was no foolish literary ambition that led him to abandon the vernacular.
 The attenuation of English and Scotch in the "Cotter's Saturday Night" for
 
 tuted one of the secrets of its beauty and effectiveness Nor could the leo- turer admit that that poem was senti- mental if by sentiment was meant clap- trap. False sentiment did not last, but Burns sentiment is as true and sweet and pure now as it was 100 years ago. It was as song writer that he was best known to many, though he did not make his first appearance in that char acter. Of songs he wrote literally hun- dreds, naturally of differing merit. But the best were transcendent and almost unique.
 They came as 0 reminder that in lit erature and art the difference between first and second rate was infinite, though between second and third and fourth rate it was insignificant. AS Q story teller in lyric measures Burns had no equal. In the development of poetic art he stood at the parting of the ways the climax of the old and the hamburger of the new. He was the greatest of Scot tish poets, though not the last. His in- fiuence on English poetry was incalcu- lable, and it was he, if any one, who broke up the frost that had settled on lyric poetry at the end of last century.
Connecticut western news., 1898-06-30
THE EARLY HISTORY
Ot Pine Grove Camp Meetings.

Ot Pine Grove Camp Meetings. Mir Hepry c. Warner, historian and genealogist, of Great Burlington. Mass, kindly gives the NEWS the following sketch of the early history of Pine Grove camp meetings:
 In 1860 the idea of holding a camp meeting at Pine Grove was mentioned by some member of the Canaan church, and in short time arrangements were made under the sanction of Rev George F. Kittell, presiding elder of the Rhine beck district. The grove was hired of l a Mir Van Deusen, and Rev. NJ. R Lent, who was then stationed at Falls Village, 1 Rev Gilbert D. Townsend of Sheffield and John R. Ward of Canaan were chosen managers. The meeting was gust, 1860, with preaching by several noted ministers, among them being Rev Hiram Eddy, Rev l.. H. King and Rev John Inskip.
 Seven years now passed without an- other meeting at Pine Grove, but ID | 1867 the subj ct was revived, due notice | was given and the meeting began Mon day. August 26, 1867. and closed the following Saturday. Idon't thing there was any sermon on Monday, for 1t took several hours to put up tents and arrange the several details of the camp I cannot tell who preached the Tues day morning sermon, but ill the after noon of that day, August 27, 1867, Rev G. D. Townsend gave discourse from St. John, 21st chapter, l4th verse. In the evening Rev Thomas Elliott, then stationed at South Lee. Mass, preached from Gen. 1xxii, 26. 27, 2S. The last sermon of that week was by Rev Albert Nash, then of Lee, Mass, from Acts Il, IA. The meeting WIS in charge of Pre- siding Elder Paul R. Brown. The preaching was by Revs William Hall, George H. Corey, Silas Fitch, - Mead, Quincy J. Collin, Philip Germond, AL bert Nash.
 You see that the first meeting of the series which have been held annually ever since was the last week in August, 1867, not 1868, as some persist in stat ing. take the fact from my diary for 1867 and the Berkshire Courier file sup ports me in my entire position.
 The Pine Grove Camp Meeting Asso- citation was organized in 1871.
 A camp meeting was held at Great Barrington, Mass, in August, 1865.
Connecticut western news., 1898-06-30
CANAAN'S THREE FLAGS.

During the Civil War, from 1861 to 1865, the patriotic men of this village raised a flag pole. 70 feet tall, above ground, near the town hall. They also bought the bunting for Q very large American flag; aud the patriotic ladies of this village sewed the material togeth- CT, or in other words made the flag. In due time the flag was raised with ap- propriate ceremonies. During the war that flag was placed at top mast when. ever the Union army was victorious, and the flag was placed at half mast whenever the Union army was defeated or whenever a prominent Union officer died. In the course of a few years the flag pole became decsyed at the base and leaned at an angle of nearly 45 de- grees. It was thus liable to fall down during high wind and iniure pedes- trians on the sidewalk, therefore as a measure of precaution the pole was talk en down. But on July 4th, 1876 new flag pole was erected on the same site, and "Old Glory" was again displayed at masthead.
 But in 1890 the flag itself had become quite dilapitated notwithstanding fre- quent repairs. On May 5th, 1890, Mir A. D. Wait. now resident of Cohoes, N. I. presented the citizens of North Canaan with a new flag. On Memorial Day in 1890 Mir Waits patriotic gift was unfurled to the breeze with appro- priate ceremonies. But the second flag pole was getting decayed and 8 year or two later it was removed.
 Next Monday, July 4, new flag pole will be erected on the old site and a brand new flag will be raised. This new pole and new flag are procured with a portion of the money raised by sub- scription to defray the expenses of the forthcoming 4th of July celebration. In this connection it is proper to state that for the past 32 years s 0. Beckley has been the custodian of the village flag He has displayed the stars and stripes on all proper occasions, and whenever the village was without flag pole then the flag has been suspended between trees on Mir Beckley's lawn. The flag which now floats between said trees was unfurled the day the United States de. clsred war with Spain, and said flag has not since been lowered, but has waved there day and night through rain and shine, an inspiration to all who behold it. This is the flag which was presented by Mir Wait in 1890. The flag that was raised during the Civil war is still pre-. served and will be again uufurled on July 4, between trees on Mir Beckley' E lawn. Thus you comprehend that on July you may behold triple display of flags, viz: the dear old flag that waved for the Union during the Civil war: the flag that has occasionally waved since 1890 and has constantly waved since wal was declared with Spain; the new flag with its 45 stars, the emblem of the re. United States, the nation destined to bring freedom to the whole world.
Connecticut western news., 1898-06-30
Boat Races.

The races which were to be held at New London last week Wednesday af, ternoon had to be postponed until Thursday because of thunder shower. Cornell, Yale and Harvard were the contestants and finished the race in the order named, Yale coming in three and one half lenL tn behind Cornell and Harvard twelve lengths behind Yale. The official time was 23 minutes. AS sec- onds. Cornell has been invited to TOW against Oxford in England. Yale won the freshman race.
Connecticut western news., 1898-06-30
An Ancient Custom.

A curious incident occurred the other Sunday at St. Georges chapel, Windsor castle. The choir boys, in accordance with an ancient custom, claim shil- lings from any military man wearing his spurs during divine service. An off, cer who had innocently come to church in his spurs was noticed by some of the choristers, who, much to his surprise, demanded the fine as he was about to quit the castle. The money has been claimed several times during the last few years and has generally been paid after little demur by most of the vic tims, while others have indignantly re- sisted the levy.-London Letter.
Connecticut western news., 1898-06-30

During the summer of 1891, MT Chas P Johnson, we'll known attorney of Louisville, Ky, had very severe at- tack of summer complaint. Quite a number of different remedies were tried but failed to afford any relief. friend who knew what was needed procured him bottle of Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, which quickly cured him and he thinks, saved his life. He says that there has not been day since that time that he has not had this remedy in bis house. hold. He speaks of it in the highest praise and takes much pleasure in recommending it whenever an opportunity is offered. For sale by W. H. Camp, Canaan; Geo, H. Clark, Sails. bury; G. E. Frink, Falls Village.
Connecticut western news., 1898-06-30
FROM THE OTHER PAPERS.

Chicago tea importers lost about S40,- 900 by few hundred feet, on June 13. at midnight. They had bought mp about all the tea that was for sale in Canada and had twenty carloads, which they rushed as fast as possible so as to avoid the war tax falling due June 13 at midnight. Only five carloads had crossed the U. s. line when the officials stopped the train just as the clock struck twelve. The other fifteen cars were stalled on Canadian soil and the tax had to be paid on them. This loss all falls on the wholesale dealers as the tea was already sold to the retailers.
Connecticut western news., 1898-06-30
A New Reading Bookl
The Book of Stories and Anecdotes of
 Animals,

By J. II. vanKeuren. former editor of tho
 Winsted Daily Citizen,
 Has received many warm words of praise from children who have wrltton 10 tho author thanking him for publishing the book. It has also been used in several instances in schools as n reading book, ,!and from tho fact that it's stories Of horses, dogs, cats, foxes, e- ephants, and other animals, greatly interests and .entertains children, it has been eommend- cd by the press and by teachers. The book roc uils for SO cents, and the large sale it has met aitests it's value as an entertaining and place the book, which is copyrighted, in dis- trict schools, school teachers, and school committeeman will be furnished tho book in any desired number at greatly reduced rates below tho regular retail price. All orders should be addressed to,
 J. II. FanKEUREN,
 Winsted, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1898-06-30
STATE NEWS.

A little girl, of Bridgeport, whose name was Ruth Hyde, was run over by the cars and one of her legs was so bad ly smashed that 1t had to be amputated.
 Joseph Berry, colored, of Bridgeport shot his wife and then cut his own throat last Friday night. It is feared that both may die.
Connecticut western news., 1898-06-30
BUCKLEN'S ARNICA SALVE.

BUOhIEN 5 AhNIUA OALVE.
 The best salve in the world for cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, letter, chspped hands, chilblains, corns, and all skin eruptions, and posi-. lively cures piles, or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give perfect satis. faction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by W. Fl. Camp.
Connecticut western news., 1898-06-30
Courage In War.

Lieutenant Scott, who was in the en- eagement at Cardenas in which young Bagley was killed, says courage in war consists largely of keeping busy. "Once a man becomes busy with the guns he thinks only of shooting, not of getting shot, and his knees are stiff with tho desire to do injury" The lieutenant, however, admits of thinking of his own safety at one time during the fight, when he saw shell burst and "make buttonholes in everything its fragments struck. ."-SaYannah News.
Connecticut western news., 1898-06-30
S|g|ssght GsI Gft1ts+
Rules of Publication.

Until further notice Business Advertise ments will not be published among local items nor among correspondence. Such ad- vertisements must appear either in the reg ular advertising columns or under the head ing of SPECIAL NOTICES" in the best po- sitlon we are able to assign.
 Free puffs about the business of persons who are not patrons of this paper, either in it's advertising columns, subscription list or job printing department will be consigned to the waste basket.
 Notices of entertainments whore money is to be made, taken in, or collected are adver- tisements and will not be published gratis.
Connecticut western news., 1898-06-30
Once Tried, Always Used.

If we sell one bottle of Chamberlain t Cough Remedy, we seldom fail to sell the same person more, when it is again needed. Indeed, it has become tue family medicine of this town, for coughs and colds. and we recommend it because of its established merits Jos E. HARMED. Prop. Oakland Phar- macy, Oakland, Md. Sold by W. H. Camp, Canaan; Geo. H Clark, Sails. bury; G E. Frink, Falls Village.
Connecticut western news., 1898-06-30
BORN.
EsI ED

JoYNER-At Brooks Hollow, June 24, {
 son to Mir and Mrs Frank Joyner.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-13
GOING ON THE STAGE.
Two Talented Youngsters Expect to
Make Their Debut at Keith's.

1t is possible that little Dorothy Lib
erty. the fouryear-oId pupil of Mrs.
William e. Bowen, may soon be figur-
ing on the stage of Keith's theatre in
Boston. That's the way it looks now, at
all events. Mrs Bowen has had her
mind on the thing for some time, and it
is expected that Thursday there will be
a conference at her school of elocution
on Front street between the manager of
Keith's and Mrs. Liberty and little Dor
othy. Ralph Stone is in the arrangement,
too, and he and his parents will be there
also so that the time may not be far
distant when both these little Worees-
ter folk may be dancing and singing be-
fore the audiences at the noted pleasure
house in Boston.
Little Dorothy comes of a theatrical
family, and those who know think she
has a career before her. The plan is to
have her dance until she is Is or 16, and
then to cultivate her voice for con-
tralto singer. She has an extensive stage
wardrobe, including sailor rig, an ac-
cordion-plaited dress for serpentine
dancing, a Spanish costume a dress in
imitation of Uncle Sam, and bluet
dress.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-13
THE WAR ILLUSTRATED

The "Down in Dixie" stereopticon lee
ture by George w. Bicknell, D. D., of
Cambridge, a veteran of the war, at the
First Universalist Church, Friday even
ing. will prove unique and very instruc-
tive. 1t will be a history of the war in
one evening. DR.. Bicknell is said to be
eloquent and his lecture is thrilling.
The lecturer served three years in the
army of the Potomac, in the 5th Maine
volunteers, serving in II engagements,
and knows whereof he speaks. In his
old academy days he was a roommate
Of DR.. Gunnison S.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-13
LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICANTS.

The would-be liquor dealers who took
out application blanks Saturday are:
Ferdinand Gayette, for a grocer's license
at As Lamartine street; Trowbridge &
Plummer, innholder's license at the Lin
coin House; John L. Truax, innholder's
license at the Kirkwood House; Leander
Werner, wholesalers license at 81 Wash
ington square; Bowler Bros, brewer s
license at Lafayette street. Ellsworth
street and Quinsigamond avenue.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-13
SCHOOL MA'AMs SHOULD BE TIDY.

The city hall officials, and especially
those of the city treasurer's office and
the janitor, are beginning to kick at the
way the public school teachers litter
up" the office and corridor on their pay
days. The school ma ans do not wait
until they get outside to tear open their
envelopes, but do the trick on the way
from the city treasurer's desk to the
street door, and they drop the empty en-
velopes just where they happen to be
when they remove the more valuable
contents. This is not so noticeable fail
ing in any other department and those
whose work requires them to do the
cleaning, say the teachers ought to be
the least Offenders in this respect in
stead of the greatest.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-13

worst cases Of cold in one day, and
dyspepsia of seven years standing was
cured with three walls Of the Dyspepsia
Cure. 1 have had very severe head
aches, which were driven away in half
an hour by the Headache Cure My
wife suffered greatly from sleeplessness,
and one vial of Nerve Cure gave her per-
feet relief. l sincerely pray Gods bless
ing upon the proprietors Of the valuable
remedies"
Munyon has separate specific for each
disease. For sale by druggists, mostly
25 cents a bottle. If in doubt, write to
Prof Munyon at Philadelphia, Pa, and
get medical advice free.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-13
TEN YEARS IN BUSINESS.
Holden & Earle Expect to Have Another
Anniversary Celebration This Week.

The tenth anniversary of the popular
firm of Holden & Earle will be observed
in manner BETTING an occasion which
is always a delight to their friends and
atrons. The date is next Tuesday even
ing AS usual Manager William A.
Hitchcock will act as master of cere-
monies in the dispensing of cordial
cheer The friends of this house will be
cordially welcomed. The firm has pre-
pared a very attractive anniversary
souvenir card folder which contains ex-
cellent likenesses of Messrs. Holden and
Earle, and an interior Photographic view
of their store, all executed in half-tone.
This souvenir has been mailed to the
wholesale trade with whom the firm has
dealings, but the large body of patrons
and friends of these gentlemen will each
receive one at the anniversary Tuesday
evening when they call.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-13
w. H. MILLARp,s PupILs.

Mr.. Wizards private exhibition of
some of the work of his pupils, was an
unqualified success. The work was
highly commended, and Mr. Wizards
methods of teaching endorsed by ex-
perts. They were truly very beautiful
renderings of various phases of nature,
and those from Ruskin, Turner and
Berket Foster Were really eXquisite.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-13
roN1GHTs TEMPERANCE RALLY

The st. Stephens Temperance Society is
to have a rally at its hall on Grafton
street this evening, it being one in the
series which the United Temperance Socie-
ties are holding this winter. Edward H.
o'Brien, president of the st. Stephens
Society, will preside, and the speeches of
the evening will be made by Rev. D. r:
McGillicuddy president of the Springfield
Diocesan Union, and Rev. Peter Malone
president of the Providence Diocesan
Union. There wila also be songs and reci-
tations by members and friends of the So
cfetV
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-13
A cHlNAMAN ROBBED.
He Lcses a Gold Watch, s25 in Money
and Other Properly.

Some one opened a window Friday
night in the rear of the Chinese laundry,
Z Austin street, conducted by Wah Kee,
and stole $25 in money, a gold watch,
two silk handkerchiefs and several
knicknacils from the pockets of a pair
of trousers that hung near the window.
The proprietor is unable to tell when
the break occurred, as he was busy in
the froat part sof the shop during the
evening, and heard nothing of the rob
ber. The first he knew of the matter
was when he went into the back room
and noticed the window open and his
trousers missing. He FASTENED TO the
rear Of the shop, and there found the
trousers where they had been cast aside
after the thief had gone through
the pockets The case was reported at
police headquarters and Inspector Stone
detailed on the case,
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-13

PERCALINES
In fast black and beautifully watered,
silk finish, for waist and dress lining
Regular 25c yard This sale l5C A YD
SILESIA
In grey, worth 15c. This sale sc A YD
FRENCH LINEN CANVAS,
In black, worth 25c This sale 15C A YD
CAMBRICS,
In black and all colors, worth &c, our
price 4 1-2c yard, best quality.
SPECIAL
A skirt pattern given away with our
Tube Binding A waist pattern with
our dress stays, this week only.
OPALESCENT RAVE,
for skirt and skirt Innings, with mirror
effect, SO inches wide, is a fine taffeta,
printed from the latest colors adopted by
the Paris syndicate. The watered effect
is impaired by an improved process, the
whole combining to form material
with silk effect, at price within the
reach of the people. Ask 10 see it.
CHANGEABLE SILKS,
Sc inches wide, for fancy cape and dress
Innings, in blue, green and garnet shades,
worth zoe; our price only ....59C A YD
wv
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-13
WORCESTER BANKERS WON.
A Well Contested Cande-Pin Bowling
Match at Boston.

A team of Worcester bank clerks rolled
a four-string candlepin match with team
composed of Boston bank clerks at the
Trinity court alleys, Back Bay, Boston,
Saturday afternoon. After a hotly con-
tested match, the Worcester bankers won
by is pins Following the game the Wis
itors from this city were entertained at
dinner at the Thorndike. The score was as
follows:
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-13
wAsH1NGToNs WILL CELEBRATE.

The Washington Social Club is to cele-
brate st. Patrick's day in the usual way
next Thursday evening, by a gander party
in the club rooms in the Day block. The
feature of-the evenings entertainment will
be a smoke talk on wolfe Tone, the
founder of United Ireland" by Edward ].
McNdahon. Refreshments will be served
during the evening, and there will also be
a musical and literary program.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-13
sEvENTYFlvE YEARS OLD.
C. K. Hubbard Has Pleasant Birthday
Celebration,

c. K Hubbard, the veteran real estate
dealer, was rs years old Saturday, and
he celebrated. the anniversary in a pleas
ant manner, at mis- residence, AZ William
street. From early in the afternoon I'M
til well into the evening the house was
filled with relatives and friends of Mr.
Hubbard, who called to assist him in OBJ
serNipg his birthday. Among the rela-
tiVes present were several from Boston,
Springfield, Cambridge, Princeton and
many other places.
Many of those who called brought
with them some little remembrance, cut
flowers being sent by several who could
not call During the afternoon and eve
ming light refreshments were served.
Mr.. Hubbard was born in Holden, this
state, but came to Worcester in 1852, and
has resided here ever since. For many
years he was engaged in the fruit bust
ness, having stores at different times on
Pleasant, Main and Front streets, About
a dozen years ago he retired from that
and has since maintained a lucrative
real estate Office,
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-13
TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY 4es THURSDAY,
March Is, Is and IL,
AS OPENING DAYS
TUESDAY EVENING.

feel confident assuring in advance all ladies who
visit this store during the week that the display will SPERIOR
that the assortment will be EXTENSIVE probably the largest FINE
MILLINERY in the city, that have spared expense personal
effort to Secure for all patrons the best HATS RIBBONS, FLOWERS
and BADS the importers of New York oer that there will be abso
ute nothing but goods for fortunately end millinery
season the shelves here clear of the old and ready for the
AN trimmed millinery the product of my wotrooms.