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 ling, N. Y., for burial. Mrs Leary was 57 years old and is survived by daugh- ter. Miss Jennie, and son, Robert Leary.
 THE L1TCHFIELD ARCHDEACONkY
 MEETING.
 The winter meeting of the Litchfield Archdeaconry was held in All Saints parish, New Milford, Tuesday and Wednesday,, February and 4. Be sides the rector of the parish, the Rev MT Brenton, and Archdeacon Plumb, there were present the Rev Dr Sey- mour of Litchtield, the Rev Mir Smith of Kent, the Rev MT Pond of Bridge water, the Rev MT Sheffield of Wood bury, the Rev MT Robinson of Wash ington, the Rev MT Cunningham of Watertown, the Rev Mir Gesner of Lime Rock, the Rev MT Linsley of Tor rington, the Rev MT Humphrey of Lewis Paddock, rector of the Church of the Holy Apostles, New York City, the Rev William E. Hooker of St Mat thew's, Wilton, Dr J. II. Wright of New Milford, and J. L. Macassey of Weantinaug school. The clergy and guests met at the rectOry at noon, TueSday,and proceeded to the residence of Mrs William D. Black, where lunch con was served, returning to the recto- ry at three o'clock for a business session which adjourned at 5.3O. At 7.45 was held a public missionary service in the church. The congregation was large. Rev MT Cunningham read evening prayer, and the lessons were read by the Rev MT Sheffield. The Rev MT Pad dock delivered searching missionary address, urging more individual work and Self-denial for missions and sim pier life, if necessary, in order to give more for missionary support, as the spreading of the Gospel is the first du- ty of the church. The next session was held in the rectOry at9O'clOck, WedneS- day morning, with an adjournment at 1O.3O for service in the church. At this service the Holy Communion was administered by the ArchdeacOn, as- sisted by the rector of the parish, the Rev Mir GeSner reading the Gospel. MT Gesner preached stirring and elo- Quent sermon from text taken from the Fist and 22d verses of the 22d chap ter of the book of the Acts of the Apos- ties. Mir Gesner's sermons are always most inspiring, and this one showed the Christians obligation to support missions in most telling manner. Al the business session MT Humphrey read a review of Prof James, "Varie- ties of Religious Experiences, which provoked much interesting discussion. An eXegesis of 1st St Peter, chapter 3, verse 2l, written by the Rev s. Vol colt Linsley of Winsted, was read by the Rev MT Gesner, as illness prevent ed the attendance of MT LinSley. This was very helpful and instructive. Af- ter the transaction of further business the Archdeaconry adjourned to meet in May as guests of the Rev MT Shef- field at Woodbury. Luncheon was served to the clergy and guests at Miss SanfOrd'S at o'clock, after which the gentlemen returned to their respective homes. The clergy from out of town were entertained over night by various members of the parish.
 A BUSINESS CHANGE IN THE CENTER.
 A. H. McMahon has bought of Ack- ley, Hatch & Marsh a building lot east of their store, opposite the residence of Editor Bolles. It is 42x12O feet and will make an ideal location for his plumbing and timing business. He will move his temporary building from the Park on to the lot to provide for present dew1ands.
 THE FIRE DISTRICT TAX.
 The fire district tax is long past due, and as the annual meeting is fast ap- preaching, the collector, NJ. w. Hill, is desirous of collecting as large an amount as possible before that date. A word to the wise is sufficient. REAL ESTATE CHANGE. James McGarr has bought the house | and land of Louis Chowder on Grove street, and will take possession in the | spring. IN SECRET SOCIETY CIRCLES. St Peters lodge, F. X A. M., will confer the B. A. degree, next week | Tuesday night.
 | Mrs Frederick Hurlburt has return ed from Wilkesbarre, Pa., where she
 was the guest of her aunt, Mrs Lydia
 Loop, who is S6 years old. She foun d
 her aunt enjoying excellent health She manfred eagerly for all the ac