Connecticut western news., 1908-03-05

programme consists of vocal and instru- mental music, readings, dramatic sket- ches etc. The "Herald" of Newbury- port, Mass. has the following to say about an entertainment these ladies gave in that place: The Marshalls are three dainty little ladies of marked music abil- ity and attainments. Miss Ethelyn, be- sides being versatile musician. showed marked dramatic ability in the two re- citations which she gave, and which greatly pleased the audience. Miss Edith IS the vocalist of the group of talented sisters, and besides singing several solos she played several popular alrs on strings of sleigh bells, which was received with great applause. The entertainment was an excellent one in every feature, the program being worthy of high praise.
 Men to Play Basket Ball.
 The men basket ball players in Ca- naan have reconsidered their decision not to orgainge a basket ball team this season consequently they are taking ad- vantage of every opportunity to practice and have decided to play the game un- til the base ball season opens. Five players to be selected from the dozen or more who are getting in trim, expect to go to Mill River Saturday evening and meet the high school team of that place who are said to be adopts at the game. It is also expected that a return game will be played in Canaan next week and possibly the mems team recently or gainzed in Sharon will also be here next week. If either or both of these teams come to Canaan, turn out, everybody, and assist the locals to raise sufficient money to purchase suitable uniforms. We are informed that after they obtain suitable equipment the boys contem- plate evidencing their public spirit by putting on some games for the benefit of the fire hose fund. thus they deserve all the support it is possible for the pub lie to give them. Ivanhoe Scott, who coached the girls team, will probably be the manager of the Canaan organiza- tion. This fall, at the close of the base ball season, basket ball will be resumed and it is believed there is sufficient talent here to form a team capable of compet- ing with any team in this vicinity.
 "The Garfield Guests.
 Out of town people who registered at The Canfeld during the week included: J. J. Carey and wife, New York; J. A. Fuller, New Haven; H. L. Hayden, New Haven; MT. and Mrs. G. F. Brown, Lenox; G. W. Turner Jr, North Adams; s. R. Wheeler, Mt. Upton, N. Y.; L. M. Preston, St. Louis; F. L. Flood, New York; H. J. Foss, Pittsield; T, B. Griffin, Boston; H. Mac D. Allen, Providence; J. J. Walsh, New Britain; H. E. Oriott, New York; E. L. Merer, New York; A. l.. Donkey, New Mil ford; Mrs. E. B. Dudley, Beverley. Mass; Mrs. E. l.. Roberts, E. Canaan; 70. G. Gillette, Winthrop, N. Y, 5. R. Eglsston, Philadelphia; G. W. Ucht- man, New York; O. w. Banks, New York; A. Turkington, Litchfield; D. J. Anderson, Boston; Sharon basket ball party of 19; E. Eignen, New York; J. H. North, Boston; w. J. Garvin. Winsted; G. s. Adam. Pittsfeld; w. D. Niver, Aneram, N. Y; J. D. Weir, Troy, N. Y.; Neland Loomis. Sheffield; A. H. Chamberlain, Hartford; F. O. Dowd, Madison, Conn.,; A. Blaeser, New York; W. F. Corse, Bellows Falls. Vt.; s. W. Foster, Boston, Mass; 0. E. Else, Williamsport, Pa.;. Miss Ball, Salisbury; w. H. Goodale, Middle town. N. Y; E. P. Livermore, Pitts field; P. B. Franklin, Binghamton, N. Y; M. J. Keleher. Pittsfield; G. H. Clark and wife, Salisbury; U F. Nick erson, Hartford; F. T. Manvel. New Haven; w. L. Durgy, Danbury; H. McLain, Bridgeport; H. L. Hunt, Hartford, W. L. Klebes, Sharon; R. F. Klebes. Sharon; P. Fl. Ingalls,, Hart ford.
 Railroad RumbIss
 Railroad men have been in conference WILL I6lclOHC0 JO 0udG nCW scale of wages is to be put i'll effect on the New York, New Haven and Hart ford railroad. It is understood that sliding scale is being prepared and there is likely to be some trouble as a result. The conductors, brakemen, firemen and station masters are the men interested. !. The Massachusetts state board of rail road commissioners have issued an open letter to the management of the New York, New Haven and Hartford raj lroad company, suggesting that the present system of operating locomotives back wards be discontinued. In this letter the commissioners say: "The board Is in receipt of complaints regarding back inu oP locomotives in DaSsenper sarvica