Waterbury Democrat., 1901-07-24
0AKVILLE HAPPENINGS.
WERE ONCE ADVERSE TO sA-
 LOON TRAFFIC.

Some of the Men Who Figured in the Opposition Are Now Said to Be Good Customers-Need of Religious Re vival
 There is some talk of a religious re- vivsl here in Oakville. In some in- stances it is claimed that a revival would be just the thing most needed. Sometime ago a large body of citizens united for the single purpose of clos ing up the only saloon in town. They were partially successful, but the eff feet was not lasting. Now, it is said, that many of the very people who de clared themselves against the saloon so forcibly at that time are the ones who are patronizing. the place the most. A well known clergyman, when passing the saloon one day this week, happened to notice a number of these anti-liquor men leaving the place. He was not little surprised, and eX pressed himself quite freely on the matter. It has been suggested that the. Christian Endeavor society use their influence to prevent all the young men possible from patronizing any places where liquor is sold.
 Prominent among the attractions that will be offered to the patrons of the great al fresco fete ill Oakville on August l will be fine band concert provided by the Connecticut Railway and Lighting Go. The grove will be brilliantly lighted by a number of arc lights and many incandescent lights. A large pavilion will be erected for dancing. for which Cams orchestra has been secured. The grove will also 11.a A1 hrv decorated booths. The trolley cars run to the grounds. Only a nominal admission price will be charged, 10 cents. If stormy the fete will be held the next fair day.
 Leslie Warner, the we'll known hair pin manufacturer, met with slight accident yesterday. While unfasten- ing the cork on a root beer bottle an explosion occurred, breaking the glass, which flew in all directions One of his fingers was cut. Fortunately none Of the broken glass injured his face. There have been several accidents re- ported lately of soda water bottles bursting.
 The trolley car schedule recently in augurated on this line is meeting with much favor on the part of the travel ing public. Commencing at 1907 noon the cars run every fifteen minutes until 9:07 in the evening.
 Workmen are constructing retain ing wall in front of Attorney Byrne's property.
 Garret Lynch, who got injured by falling from load of hay, has recov- cred. He was in this place yesterday.
 Mrs Henry Dews will leave here next week for Walnut Beach, where she will remain for a two weeks vaca- ton.
 A party of young ladies from this place will rent cottage at Bantam for a two weeks outing in August.
 The St Mary Magdalene society held meeting last evening to complete the arrangements for the al fresco fete to be given August 1 in Kelly's grove.
 Miss Mary Kane and Miss Agnes Dennison of Waterbury were in this place yesterday. soE32
 NJ. J. Lynch has just purchased a fine horse and bicycle tire runabout wagon.
 Preparations are going on for the dance to be given by the social club. Four posts were laid last evening for a fence to enclose the grounds, which were rented of MT Evans, who runs an ice cream parlor at the end of the trolley line. a
 Mrs Truman Smith has accepted the position as housekeeper for Seymour Smith.
 Tine Misses Helen and Eleanor Cush- man of Bridgeport are spending part of their vacations at the home of their grandparents, MT and Mrs Cushman.