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Connecticut western news., 1912-04-18
THE CAMPFIRE GIRLS
Newest Organization Perfected Under
 Auspicious Circumstances.


 Last Saturday afternoon, thirty five Campfire Girls met on Mrs. Beokley s porch and tramped with Miss Roraback and Miss Merwin to Mrs. Nestell's, be- ing joined enroute by Mrs. Bullock.
 When all were seated in a double cir cle around the music room in chairs and on cushions on the floor, Mrs. Nestell explained what the organization stands for. The intense interest shown in the three great aims, Love, Health and Work, demonstrated that Canaan girls can be counted upon for a splendid effort to keep up the high standard of the order.
 Business was transacted along par liamentary lines, the girls electing Doane Peirce "Torch- bearer" until someone shall have won that honor. Minnie Caldwell was elected treasurer and Helen Hanlon secretary. It was voted that there shall be weekly dues of two cents each.
 After singing America, the four groups assembled out doors with their respective guardians and marched to Canaan, the double line breaking up with the Indian call at the last leader $ door.
 The Campfire under Miss Roraback s supervision consists of nine girls, who being employed during the day prefer to meet every Friday evening. As out door exerclse means health and is particularly to be desired, Indian names, signs, costumes and symbols are used as characteristic of living near to nature. .A
 The Canaan branch has been named by the Advisory Board, "Wangum Campfire"
 The A members sare-Kstherine Abbe, Frances Abbe. Regina Adams, Lena Blair, Anna Blair, Myrtle Brazle, Annie Blackwell, Mary Caldwell. Minnie Cald well, Lila Curtis, Lucia Cudney, Mar garet CorCoran, Edith Drumm, Mary Fitch, Frances Freeman, Mary Howe Marion Holsaple, Beatrice Humphrey Mary Hunter, Helen Hsnlon, OlArs Hunter, Dorothy Johnson, May Kegler Myra Lawton. Ellen Lindeil. Aida Lin dell, Amy Lansing. Myrtle Mansir Clara Merchant Margaret Mcclure MArjory Nichols Lola Neeling. HeIes Osborne, Doane Peirce, Elizabeth Peirce Mary Roger, Margaret Roger. Eisi, Rains. Melita Rosenbeck, Ina Trieseh mann, Bertha Wellner. Helen Wood \ Josephine Wells, Helen Whitford. !
Connecticut western news., 1912-04-18
HAWTHORNE TOURISTS.
Ladies' Club Treated to Trolley Tour
 and Concert.


 Monday night the Husbands, Broth CTS and Others Club" paid off an install ment of their indebtedness to the ladies of the Hawthorne Club by organizing an opera party and journeying to Plttsheld to attend the concert of the great Boston Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Max Fielder. There were 27 in the party and block of seats had been reserved. It was merry crowd that took posses sion of the second coach on the 6;41 ex- press, and the journey was shortened by the festive spirit of the voyagers. They enjoyed tho splendid concert to the ut most, and at the close, in a drenching rainstorm that had turned the gutters into rivers, boarded a special trolley car, chartered for the occasion. and after being shunted back and forth and geo. hawed around the central part of the city several times, started for home at exactly 1; o'clock. The homeward journey was made in series of violent thunderstorms, the rain coming down "cats and dogs" but there was no dampening of the enthusiasm inside the car. Three dress-suit cases of provisions that had been brought along, were un- packed, and a feast of sandwiches in great variety and abundance, ginger ale, crackers, cookies. candy. etc, was passed dress uniform. The appreciation of the ladies was finely expressed in verse by Mrs Peirce, Mrs. Ives, Miss Bragg and Mrs. Nestell. and there was merry mak- ing all the way.
 Arriving in CanaAn, at o'clock, the storm was still doing business at it's most furious rate. and the party went into the office of the Canfield, while MT. Lyles stepped into the Power Co.'S ofioe and re.lit the electric street lamps; Allen Fuller braved the clements by going to his garage and bringing out his automo- bIle, in which he made short work of conveying the party to their various homes-and thus ended the reciprocity expedition, which was pronounced by all, Q splendid success. The party was com. \ posed of Mr. and Mrs. HeurY B. Ives, MT. and Mrs. H. K, IIyles, Rev. and Mrp. E. 0. Gillette. Mir. and Mrs R. D, Peiroe. MT. and Mrs. F. R. Collin, MT. and Mrs Ev. Nsstell. Mr. end Mrss George O. Peet. Mrs. John G. Adams. Aisse Louise Roraback, Ksthertne H. Rora back, oarre Fulier, Louise Bragg, Min nie Peirce. Adele Merwih, Edith Oliver Messrs. Allen Fuller, A. c. Eldridge, ! Clinton Roraback, Lester Adams. John Rodemeyer.
Connecticut western news., 1912-04-18
]. HENRY RORABACK CHAIRMAN.
Canaan Man Will be Head of Repub-
 lican State Committee.

Canaan Man Will be Head of Repub-
 lican State Committee.
 The Republican state convention in New Haven yesterday elected these del egates to the national convention:
 At large-Charles F Brooker, of An sonia; Charles Hopkins Clark, Hartford; J. Henry Roraback, Canaau; Frank B. Weeks, Mlddletown.
 District delegates. First district Everett J. Lake of Hartford and Hugh M. Alcorn of Suffield.
 Second district-Oharles Gates, Willi- mantle; Francis Began, Rockville.
 Third district-I. M. Ullman. New Haven; Frank 0. Woodruff, Orange.
 Fourth district-John T. King, Bridge port; James J. Walsh, Greenwich.
 Fifth district-Edward J. Emmons, New Milford; Irving Chase, Waterbury
 J. Henry Roraback of Canaan, was elected to succeed Michael (Kenealy as chairman of the state committee.
Connecticut western news., 1912-04-18
Suffrage NoteS

The test of readiness Is opportunity. Readiness for an activity, individual or social, cannot be determined until the opportunity is reached. But when we see large group of our fellow beings striving intelligently and earnestly for chance to take on a heavy social responsibility, as in the case of the women who seek the ballot, and when they recognized in it an obligation rather than privilege we may safely assume readiness for that responsi- bility.
 The ballot Is a device by which an individual opinion may be made effective Tn a political democracy. Woman's training fits her pre-eminently to form an opinion, to which she may not as yet give political expression, on those matters of administration which most vitally affect the welfare of the in. dividual and the State. Fundamentally the affairs of government are more business office, although man, who seems to have been born with ballot in his hand, has used it to pervert the normal functions of government There is almost no field of human activity which she has not touched. And there has never been any question of her readiness to undertake new and larger activities as long as they left her de- pendent, It Is only when she seeks this new political activity, which will make her an independent unit in our imper feet democracy that the question of her readiness is raised.-Joseph O'Brien.
Connecticut western news., 1912-04-18
Boy. Scout. Notes.

A rOUsing, good Boy Scout meeting was held at the home of MT. and Mrs. A. H. HerriInan last Saturday evenir g. Three boys passed the tenderfoot exami- nation-Gilbert Fitch, Raymond Drum and Joseph Killawee. =. Mrs. Nestell was present and plans were made for a joint meeting of the Boy Scouts and Campfire Girls, Friday, April 26. The boys also sang 2 few songs and learned The Boy Scouts March, which is as follows: Shoulder to shoulder, firm and steady, Eyes right ahead and heads held high, Banners afoat and knapsacks ready; That's how the Scont patrol goes by. They are the lads who know the way To make the most of every day, Never care nor 8 fear have they! Hark to their marching song:
 REFRAIN. Here's to the Scout. where'er you find
 him,
 Steadfast of heart and strong of hand! Here's to the law and oaths that bind
 him
 True to God and native land. When comes the sunny summer weather Of to the woods and streams they go, Learning in long, glad day together, All that a good Boy Scout should know Woodsmen and campers they must be- Friends of each bird, and fow'r, and
 tree,
 Nature s their comrade by land or sea, Making them brave and strong
 REFRAIN. Scouts never fail weaker brother; Wounded or sick, they may help him
 thro'. And ever stand by one another, AS loyal Scouts are pledged to do. Daily they do some kindly deed; Ever they answer calls of need: Service is part of thelr knightly creed, Helping the world along.
 REFRAIN Refreshments were served by Mrs. Herriman.
 NELSON L. PARSONS, Secretary.
Connecticut western news., 1912-04-18
Ered's Snake Joke.

Fred Scamerhorn is 8 snake e-charmer, and considerable of joker as we'll. Last Saturday he went into Dempsey's drug store, walked leisurely up to Druggist Dempsey, who was leaning over the counter, and bending forward, reached inside his vest and suddenly pulled out 8 squirming, four-foot black snake. Dempsey jumped backward with yell, nearly upsettlng 8 demijohn of cologne that stood on the back shelf, and rushed into his prescription department. Fred had another snake of the same species and length but Dempsey had not speck of curiosity, and the snake-charmer went out smiling. and tucking the>snake back into his bosom.
Connecticut western news., 1912-04-18
PILGRIM ANNIVERSARY.
Successful Celebration ot Important
 Local Church Event.

Successful Celebration ot Important
 Local Church Event.
 The twenty fifth annual meeting of the Pilgrim church was held last Thursday evening and was a largely attended and successful affair. About 100 sat down to the supper which was served by the deaconesses of the church. A unique feature of the meeting was the calling of the roll of the charter members of the church. It was found that of the 67 who W ere received when the church was organized and on the two succeeding communion Sundays, 32 are still mem. bers of the church.
 The reports of the officers of the church and the various auxiliary organ izations showed very prosperous year. The treasurer reported all bills paid and balance on hand. The benevolences reported for the past year amounted to $569. .00-the largest ever reported by the church. Of this sum $l87 was raised by the Sunday school, The average at tendance of the school was the large st reported in 20 years.
 The officers elected were ss follows: Treasurer, J. B. Reed; clerk, J. S. Reed; auditor, H. A. Holt; Sunday school super. intendent, Rev. K. O. Gillette; members of official board for three years, R. D. Psirce and L. Fl. Adams; deaconesses, Miss l.. H. Bragg and Mrs. J. O.. Rich. mond; music committee, R. D. Peirce, Rev. E. O. Gillette. Mira. A. H. Herrinaan, Mrs. K. T. Rowe, Mrs. Molsndo.
 Mr. Reed has been treasurer since the organization of the church in 1887.
Connecticut western news., 1912-04-18
Hunt & Go. Opening.

The formal opening last Thursday of E. r. Hunt & Co.'S enlarged suit and garment department was a big success. The store was decorated in an elaborate manner with palms and Towering shrubs. Germans S orchestra gave a con- cert both afternoon and evening, and the large crowds showed their apprecia- tion of the enterprise of the firm in plac ing before the public such a stock of ladies' wearables, not to be found in any other store in thls part of the country. The suit department proper is oarpeted with 400 yards of royal Wilton carpet of dark green. that enhances the beauty of the mahogany counters and cases. Private fitting rooms are provided that add greatly to the convenience of the customers. Hunt & Company are to be Ncongratulated on the complete equip ment of their new department.
Connecticut western news., 1912-04-18
Immigration Statistics.

The Bureau of Immigration and Nat uralization has just issued it's January immigration bulletin. Italians from Southern Italy continue to head the list in point of number, there being admitted into the United States, during January, 5.975. The next race in point of numbers was Hebrews, 5.171; Polish, 2.773; Ger man, 2,751; English, 2,95l; the balnnce being distributed between about thirty other nationalities. The total immigra- tion for the month of January was 38,- AR
Connecticut western news., 1912-04-18
. Big Norfolk Trout.

Two trout of unusual size were caught in Norfolk Sunday. one of them being a brook trout weighing three pounds. 19 ounces, and being 2l inches long. It was caught by Louis Schmeltz in the old mill pond. The other was 8 brown trout weighing four and one-half pounds, and 25 inches long. It was caught under the old mill dam by Frank Christinat. Both trout were thin and could have easily weighed five pounds few weeks later.
Connecticut western news., 1912-04-18
Killed by Live Wire

Frank A. O'Leary, aged 25 years, was instantly killed by shock of {, 300 volts of electricity at 10 o'clock Monday even- ing at the Winsted Opera House. He had stepped out on the fire escape on the Elm street side between the acts and was demonstrating to friend how a man had been killed by electricity n short time ago and in doing so reached out about three feet from the fire escape and grasped live wire, carrying 2,3OO volts. Medical Examiner Hurlbut pro- nounced death instantaneous.
Connecticut western news., 1912-04-18
Garage Now OHen.

George M. Bullock opened the Canaan fire proof garage on Monday for the sea- son. MT. A. O. Caldwell is on the job as machinist and repairman and is up- todate in this line, having been em. ployed by the Fiat Manufacturing Co.,, for the past year. A full line of acces- sories will arrive during the week and new machinery is to be installed as soon as possible, to handle any demands in the repair line. The Berkshire Power Co are to install an up-to-date charging plant which will bring this garage up to one of the best equipped in New Eng land.
Connecticut western news., 1912-04-18
Nau9htv Marietta

Hammerstein's comic opera that is to be given at the Mahaiwe theatre Thurs day night April 25, is one of the very best productions to be presented in Ct. Barrlngton this season. The chorus of 50 and special orchestra are from the Manhattan opera house, New York City
 This is the first time that a comic opera with the Hammerstein name at tached has ever been presented in Ma haiwe theatre, which in itself is an assur- ance of the best.
 The cast, besides Miss Florence Web Der, is composed of such we'll known artists as Madame Cara Credelli, Viola Garrick, Juan Oardo, Edouard Beck, Sid Braham, George Burke Scott, John Hern and Walter P. Hearne.
Connecticut western news., 1912-04-18
CLEANUP DAY.
Village People Generally Set About
 Making Yards Attractive.

Cleanup day iu Canaan produced good results Many of the citizens en- tered into the spirit of the cleanup pro, ject, and began early; in reality, every day last week was cleanup day, and people in all parts of the town were busily engaged raking up the accumu. lated rubbish and decayed vegetation, from door yards-back and front-and disposing of it in bonfires, The front lawns about the center of the village are presenting a neat and attractive appear ance, in readiness for the spring verdure and already the the new grass is showing itself in it's soft, green shade. Individ- uals have done their part in the work of improving the appearance of the village and when the street department, under direction of Highway Commissioner Tom Butler, gets the streets themselves in correspondingly attractive condition we will be looking as wholesome as any town in this section-if not more so.
Connecticut western news., 1912-04-18
Two Old Papara.

Charles O. Oallendar, of Syracuse, who has been making some repairs on his home in Canaan, found among his arch- ives copies of the New York Tribune Of August 10. ls44. and the New Haven Register of June 27, 1899, which he brought to this office. The Tribune was at that time published by Greeley & McElrath. and the Register by Joseph Barber. "pu blisher of the laws of tho United States" and neither paper printed headline larger than that at the head of this paragraph, nor any local news worth mentioning although both were filled with ponderous editorial matter and the political intelligence of the world.
Connecticut western news., 1912-04-18
THE VAULT FUND
Canaan May Forfeit Prospects Unless
 Interest is Shown Soon.

Canaan May Forfeit Prospects Unless
 Interest is Shown Soon.
 Mrs Mary 0. Corbit, president of the Canaan Cemetery Association, who has been persistent and practically tireless m her efforts to arouse the interest of the people of Canaan in the project of providing 8 receiving vault for the Lower Cemetery, has decided that it is about time to make one final effort to accomplish that worthy purpose. and to that end desires it to be stated that she is prepared to receive the subscriptions of any desiring to assist in the work. She is ready to contribute substantial sum, herself, and already has, in sight, about &7O0 of the $1, TOO needed to build the vault.
 The proposed structure, according to the plans, which Mrs. Corbit has had prepared will be built of stone, on iron framework, cemented inside and out and made damp proof; khe front part will contain 8 room about 12 feet square suitable for chapel purposes, and there will be space for twelve bodies at once. It Is to be built at the west side of the cemetery. on the upper road, where. the teol house now stands, and the approach will be through porte cochere of sufi- dent capacity to shelter two or three vehicles in stormy weather.
 Mrs. Corbit. who spends much of her time with relatives in Sharon, says the Sharonites are laboring with promising prospects, to secure 8 fund of t2, 800 for the construction of a vault there, and that if the people of Canaan cannot soon be awakened to the necessity of provid. ing vault in the local cemetery, she will give up the idea, and contribute $I0O to the Sharon vault fund. It is to be hoped the people of Canaan, so many of whom should have personal inter est in the matter, will not allow Mrs. Orbits efforts to go for naught, but extend the encouragement which is needed, and needed at once. Subscrip- tions may be sent or pledged to Mrs. Orbit, president, or c. W. Parsons, secretary, Canaan.
Connecticut western news., 1912-04-18
Earliest Potatoes.

Mira. Mary A. Sewart sends to The News office 8 green stalk bearing two fair sized potatoes, ''dug' last Saturday probably the earliest potatoes this year. It might be remarked, incident ally, that the stalk was raised in 8 jar, indoors, and furthermore, that the growth npsets the theory that no potA. toes are found until after the stalk has blossoned, as there was no sign of even A bud on the stalk, and the potatoes were as large as a small hens egg.
Connecticut western news., 1912-04-18
MINSTRELS A SUCCESS
Fire Company Boys Cover Themselves
 With Glory,


 Versatile fire fighters are those lads of Canaan Hose Company, No. 1, as they demonstrated on Thursday and Friday evenings. when they produced, before crowded houses, the most attractive minstrel show ever given in Canaan by amateur talent. The company was strengthened by two or three local actors who are not connected with the hose company, but who revealed suf- ficient ability to entitle them to member ship in the Hose Company as rapidly as vacancies occur.
 The curtain rose on the full company of seventeen corked artists standing in circle, singing "Alexander's Ragtime Band, with George Hardenbergh, his natural peaches and cream complexion unmarred by backing in dress suit, standing in the center as interlocutor. At the end of tho song the company were seated, gentlemen" and the fun began, and waxed fast and furious dur ing the rest of the opening ''olio." The end men, Messrs. Harry Waller. Howard Lathrop, Ben Vim, A. J. Wigglesworth, Bert Brewer and l.. A. Caldwell, cracked Jokes and worked off gags" on one another and on various we'll. known citizens, which elicited many a hearty laugh. The jokes were interspersed with popular songs. including solos by Messrs. Waller, Scott, BianchI, BIass, Caldwell and Brewer. accompanied by the orohestra-Miss May Kegler at the piano; Edward Adams, violin; John Adams, cornet, and Mason Noble, Jr,. trombone. The songs and choruses were we'll given and showed the result of palnstakinR rehearsal.
 The "second part" opened with a stump speech by Wigglesworth. in Yiddish dialect, on "Vat iss de Histori. cal of Canaan ?"
 A vaudeville sketch by "the Two Bills, Dempsey and Morris, was full of funny hits and made the laughs come.
 The clog dancing act, by siegel, Waller and O'Connell, was & winner, and was pronounced fully equal to many of the professional dancing sets that have been ssen here.r They were, ao companied by San Lermond and Pat Kane. expert banjoists, who played ir lE.iaus time. iAk' Iza.t. ssi --
 Solos by Ben Winn and John Bianoh were rendered in B style that won hearty applause, and the "Houn' Dawg" song by Howard Lathrop and Bert Brewer brought down the house ".'' -''
 The plantation scene. with cotton growing right before the very faces and eyes of the audience, and She antics and cApers of the frisky darkies. was an in. spiring scene, and revealed the dancing ability of various members Of the com. pany hitherto unsuspected of being al all Timber -jointed.
 The performance concluded with a realistic fire scene in Darktown and the activities of the Darktown fire brigade a side. splitting burlesque, with real red fire in a real canvas house, and real flour squirting through a hose, accompanied with the thrilling rescue of a couple of fat oullud ladies by the heroic firemen.
 The boys have every reason to con. gratulate themselves on the success of their undertaking, especially as it will put about $l60 into the company 's treasury.