Connecticut western news., 1908-12-10
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 Mrs c. B. Dakin, accompanied by hel son, Harold. went to New York Satur day to receive renewed eye treatment from city specialist
 John Wakeman went to the city Sun day to soe the six day bicycle races started on their journey by Dorando, the Marathon winner. John returned Mon. day but will go down later ill the week
 Geo. s. Kirby has been quite ill and confined to his bed for some days past, but at this present writing is very much improved. With George unable to be around z. great 'quietness" seemingly pervades the "Inn" atmosphere.
 Among New York visitors this week are Mir. and Mrs. E. F. Gillette and Miss Grace PerLee also the Misses Mary and Clara Smith. AS Mrs. Gillette is an active member of the Sharon Pioneer Pedestrians'' her friends are likely to see strenuous times.
 Harry Sabine, employed during the past summer by Clarence Eggleston and who since that time has been employed in Brooklyn, N. Y. is stopping for a short time at the "Taghkanic." MT. Sabine has resigned his city job and will enter the employ of Myron Puff at Mil 1 lerton, N. Y.
 | The Village Improvement Society have purchased from Boston firm, sub- ject to satisfactory trial, a patent snow blow for the village sidewalks, which is guaranteed by the makers to perform ill a satisfactory manner, any and all duties which should be expected from a well behaved implement of this kink.
 At the annual meeting of Hamilton Lodge, F. & A. M. the following officers were elected, W. M., E. P. Hazard; s. w., H. M. Hoag; J,W.. T. B. McDonald; Treas, Otto Tiedeman; Sec, S. Polhelmus. Appointed officers will be announced later. Installation of officers the first Friday in January 1909. Work in the third degree will be done at the next meeting Dec. IS, 1908.
 Miss Mamie Loucks was given a very pleasant surprise by her parents. MT, and Mrs. Chas. P. Louoks. last Tuesday evening, who quietly invited to their home number of her young friends to assist in the celebration of her seven teenth birthday. A merry time was had by all present and delicious lunch served at the close of the evening made the young people wish that such birth days came oftener.
 The annual election of officers for the Epworth League was held last week and the following officers elected. Pres. Louise Hanson 1st Vice Pres. Mary c. MackaY. 2nd Vice Pres. Nina Hotaling; 3rd Vice Pres. Mrs. w. J. Hotaling, 4th Vice Pres. Evalyn D. Scott, Secretary Clavton Walter, Treasurer Mrs. Mary Louckes.
 The basket ball games at the Casino last Wednesday night brought out a fair sized and enthusiastic crowd. In the game between the seniors and juniors of the high school the seniors won by a score of Is to 3, despite MT. Gillette s persistent roofing for the losers. When time was called in the second half the high school boys and Lakeville were tied. As no tie games are permitted in basket ball, play was resumed after a short delay and Lakeville made the first goal thus winning the game. Score 12- 10. A supper and dance followed the game. About $16 were realized.
 At the Chr1stain Endeavor meeting last Sunday evening Master Chas. Myatt renderer violin solo, Romance Sans Paroles" in very pleasing manner, and E. F. Gillette sang "No Burdens Yonder," in his always acceptable way The O. E. subject next Sunday evening will be Books that Delight and Strengthen" with Mrs. E. F. Gillette as leader. The Sunday morning topic of the Rev. MT. Forte will be "Fore- or dination." There will be no evening service at the Congregational Church next Sunday evening, nor on Sunday Dec. 20. Preparation, and possibly some practice for the Christmas exercises will begin this week.
 An illustrated lecture on "Birds" will be given in the Congregational church tomorrow evening. December 1lth by the Rev. H. K. Job of West Haven, Ct. MT. Job is one of the contributors to the Outing Magazine, special friend of President Roosevelt, who commends his work in the highest terms and an annual lecturer at Hotchkiss School The com. mittee feel assured that the pleasure and profit to his hearers will we'll warrant the outlay and cordially invite the pub lie to be present. A collection will be taken. The lecture will be profusely il lustrated by lantern slides made from actual photographs taken by MT. Job