Connecticut western news., 1912-01-11
CANAAN

next Thursday evening at The Canheld. From the promptness with which the acceptances are being received it is plain that the full capacity of the dining room will De taxed, though Landlord Baker says he can provide seating room for no, and possible few more Ion pinch." Word has been received from N. A. McNeil. of Lime Rock, that un- foreseen circumstances will keep him away from the banquet, much to his re- gret and that of the committee, but his place on the toast card will be filled by Superintendent o. s. Lake, of the Western Division of the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad, who has accepted an invitation to be present Among the other special guests of the association, aside from the speakers, will be W. F. Tomlison, president of the Danbury Business Mems Associa- tion; President Jones and Secretary Sanford, of the Winsted association; A. F. Howe, of the New York Herald, who "wrote up" Canaan so extensively 1n that paper a few weeks ago; City Editor J.F. Scott, of the New Haven Union; sJoe" Hollister, of the Pittsfeld Eagle; Congressm T. L. Reilly, of the Second District. has signifi6d his intention of !. being dresent, if his congressional duties will permit, and John W. Carr, of Superintendent Lakes department. @E &l~ hn Co naan chorus opened it's eighth season with 8 largely attended and enthusiastic rehearsal-over ninety being present Tuesday evening. There have been thirty five admitted who ere not mem bers last year. The chorus will be made up of B sopranos, 26 altos, 13 tenors and IS basses total of no. the largest in the history of the chorus. The Elijah was studied at the rehearsal Tuesday evening. .~..#.< k.
 The next Assembly, tomorrow night. in Odd Fellows Hall is reasonably sure to be successful and enjoyable one. The committee Misses Margaret Col- lins. Ebba and Aida Lindell, c. M. Brewer and Leonard A. Caldwell-are sparlng no pains to make the assembly an attractive one. and create new interest in the organization which seemed to lag for some reason. It is promised that some new features will be introduced tomorrow evening. and the game will, be called, and playing begin at 8:30 sharp. All are invited and may be sure of good time, From now on, a charge of 25 cents per night, will be made for those who have not joined the assembly. Jat#
 A supply of Public Acts" has been received by Town Clerk Allyn Fuller. which citizens may procure by calling on him. ~~
 Miss Ella Considine will go south, about Feb. l, to spend a short time with the family of A. P. Freeman in Florida. .-
 Miss Sarah Ferguson has returned home after few days visit in Bridge port with her brother, T, I. Ferguson.
 Mrs. o. E. Vroman of Brookfeld has returned home, after visiting a couple of weeks at her fathers, D. L. Peirce, in this place.
 Wm. o. Bullock is recovering from short siege of illness.
 Christ church guild met Tuesday with Mrs. Junius Rhoades.
 
 several days visit with her sister in Sheffield. Mass.
 Dr. 0. W. Camp attended the funeral of Dr. Edward Welch, in Winsted,' last week.
 Miss Doan Peirce will not return to school this year, owing to impaired health
 Rev. and Mrs. Kelley, of Sheffield, trolleyed to Canaan Monday, attended the ministers meeting in the Methodist church and called on some, of their friends.
 Mrs. Jennie Camp will soon close her house, and will accompany A. P. Free man to Florida to spend the remainder of the winter.
 The annual meeting of the Canaan National Bank was held { tuesday morn ing The election of directors resulted as follows: George s. Fuller, H. B. Ives. George Roger, J. H. Roraback, D. w. Marvel, E. D. Norton, A. c. Lockwood Sheridan W. Barnes and H. E. Lyles MT. Lyles is the only new member of the board. The directors will meet next Monday for the election of officers.
 The Cranford Club will meet with Mrs. E. T. Rowe this (Thursday) after noon The program includes @ paper on "Goethe' by Mrs. Jackson, readings by Mrs Vosburgh and quotations from Emerson.
 The Hon. L. J. Nickerson of West Cornwall will give his illustrated lect