The Press., 1900-05-17
MANSFIELD.

vited.
MANSFIELD.
Willard E. Mason spent Sunday in town
with his parents.
The heavy frost last week was rather of
an unusual occurrence for the season.
The grounds froze and ice formed nearly
half an inch thick.
There was good sized audience last
Friday evening at the Hicks prize contest
in College chapel. Mr.. Kuzirian, an
Armenian student, class 'O1 was awarded
the first prize, $50 in gold. He is a bright
young man and the first Of his people to
win such an honor. The second prize
was won by Miss Gertrude M. Grant of
Mt. Hope. The essays were all merito-
rious and required very careful judgment
to discriminate between the best points.
The judges were Hon. Huber Clark, Sec
Rotary of state, Hon. s. o. Bowen, past
master state grange and F. E. Wilcox,
NJ. D.
Judge Ralph Wheeler yesterday rem
dered his decision in the case Of the city
of Willimantic vs.. the town of Mansfield.
The town assessed Willimantic's reser-
voir and pumping station at $14,5OO,
which the city claimed was excessive.
Judge Wheeler says: The inhabitants of
Mansfield do not have the right of use of
the water supply on the same terms and
conditions as the inhabitants of Will
mantle. The land taken and owned by
Willimantic for the water supply is taxa
BILE in Mansfield at valuation which
would be fair for agricultural purposes.
The eighty acres Of land is Of the fair
marker value of 81, 800 for such purpo-
ses. The stone pumping station>is of the
actual value of $4,000 for the purpose
now used. For use In connection with a
farm, or for any other purpose than its
present use, such building is Of the actual
and fair value of $1,000 only. Such
building Is exclusively used by the city of
Willimantic for public purposes. 1t is
not taxable. The house is of the fair
market value of 200. 1t is not used
for any public purpose. Judgment is that
valuation in the list Of appellants proper
ty be charged as follows: One dwelling
house. from 5000 to 81 200; eighty acres
Of land from 81 900 to $1,000; the item
of one mill or mandatory be entirely
eliminated flom such list, so that the to-
tai valuation of plaintiffs property in said
list will be $4,000. Costs to be taxed in
favor of the appellant.
The SD meeting Of the Willimantic G..
E. Union held here last week drew fair
audience. Several of the % societies
were represented. The president, Rev.
Frederick H. Means of Windham had
charge Of the meeting. Rev. DR.. Davies
welcomed the delegation and the presi-
dent responded. Several committees were
chosen and II. e. Lathrop, Willimantic,
Rev. Mr.. Freary Chaplin and Rev. Mr..
Means were chosen a committee to report
on the reorganization Of the good citizen
ship committee at the next meeting to be
held In Lebanon, Tuesday, June 10. The
first speaker was Allen B. Lincoln of
Willimantic on Religious and secular
education; rivals or allies, which ?" Right
ly speaking, he thought, neither, but that
they should be Identical. His entire adj
dress was replete with brilliant thought
and helpful suggestions and possessed an
underlying sentiment that could be heart
lily endorsed by every thoughtful nearer.
He was followed by Rev. George G.
Chappell of Warrenville on '"rhe influ-
ence Of Christian young people in school
and college," The future he said, would
be what our young people make it and II
governed by the same notes of melody
that characterized the life of Jesus, their
influence would be felt power. 1t was
a very able paper and full of Inspiration.
A spirited discussion Of the two topics
ensued. From to o'clock the people
enjoyed social time and a bountiful
supper provided by the local G. E. society
The evening attraction was the interesting
address by Rev. William Hayes Ward
D. D., of the N. Y. Independent, on "Ou1
Christian duty In Porto Rico" By way
Of introduction he paid glowing tribute
to the work of Christian Endeavorers and
essayed to help them on with few words
of helpful encouragement Two things
he predicted which will characterize the
coming century, VIZ: the bringing of the
world into the Christian faith, and the
growth Of everything spiritual, and union
In fellowship, and service Of the Christian
church, and not only its final unity, but
perfect victory In answer to the prayer Of
our Lord 1900 years ago. Speaking Of
our new territorial possessions, especially
Porto Rico, over which he has extensive
ly travelled, he said we had reached 9
crisis which would be as grand and full
of opportunities as he late civil war, anc
our duty as nation win be a turning
point in the history of our country. Ht
lspoke Of the people Of Porto Rico, theil
habits, customs, morals, etc, and the ricf
field now open to us for active Christian
work. 1t was grand address and hele
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