Connecticut western news., 1914-01-15
EAST CANAAN

T. 4hO 4ohA @A AO1s&Ao SAVO& &hA0A ~~~S auspices of the Brotherhood was given Friday by Hon.. Thomas l.. Norton. of Lakeville, and the subject, "A New Englander in Old England. was treated in bright and breezy style, to the de- light and entertainment of large audi ence. The musical numbers were con- tribpted by Miss Ruth Gaylord and Mir. Peirce, president of Pilgrim Church Brotherhood. Rev, E. O. Gillette was also present and gave the greetings of the other Brotherhoods in town and promised Q large delegation for the next event, February 12. when Governor Simeon E. Baldwin and Attorney Gen. eral John H. Light will speak on "Abra. ham Lincoln.
 Elizabeth. the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fields, died the past week. The funeral was from the home on the lower road Wednesday and was conducted by Rev. W. F. Maylott. Two Italians had narrow escape from drowning Sunday, while walking on Blackberry river, both breaking through the ice. Their cries were heard by Robert, William and Wallace Stevens, who at considerable risk, snc- ceeded in saving both men. The river is ten feet deep where they broke through and one of the men had lost hls grip on the ice and went down for the third time. Both men are able to be at their work at the furnace and are none the worse for their thrilling experience.
 Communion Sunday was observed at the church last Sabbath, and in spite of the severe weather there was large at- tendance. The pastor announced that Rev. W. F. Stearns, of Norfolk, would preach next Sunday in exchange.
 The annual business meeting of the Sunday school was held Sunday. The election of officers for the ensuing year resulted as follows: Snperintend- ent, Hon. E. s. Roberts; Assistant Su- perintendent. Mrs. George 8. Dnnning; Secretary and Treasurer, Nelson E. Stratton; Superintendent of Home De- partment. Rev. W. F. Maylott. The report of the secretary showed that the enrollment is now 127 and the average attendance is increasing.
 Friday, at 6 p. m., 8 supper will be served at the home of Mir. and Mrs. Charles Rood, for the benefit of the Union Chapel at Clayton.
 The Cottage prayer meeting this week will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alvah H. Fuller. on the lower road. Next week it will be held at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Homer Allyn, at Allyn, dale.
 ls The condition of George s. Dunning continues critical.
 s The narne of James Kegler should be added to the list of pupils having per \ fect record for attendance for December. !.
 Mrs. Esther Brinton Is visiting friends here for short time.
 Mrs. Mary Stewart spent last week with her daughter in New York.
 O. H. Sage's team drew ice from Pond Hill and filled the creamery ice house, also E. 8. Roberts, last week.
 Rev. William Stearns. of Norfolk, will preach next Sunday morning in exchange with Rev. W. F. Maylott.
 Miss West. of Sheffield. was an over. Sunday guest of Mrs. Minnie Bailey.
 $ Neighbors' Night " was held at Grange Hall Monday evening. several coming from Great Harrington and Sheffield.
 Miss Finnegan's dancing class and social dance after, at Village Hall. .Satur- day nights, is much enjoyed by the yohng people.
 Mrs. James Fuller, who has been quite il, is slowly improving.
 Miss Nina West. of Sheffield, is visit ing her friend Miss Hattie Bailey.
 Virgil Miller, of Torrington, is visit ing his parents, MT. and Mrs. Henry Miller.
 Engineer Den Foley, of Maybrook, is home on a sick leave of absence.
 Mrs. George Smith, who has sbeen ill for several weeks. is suffering with neuralgia.
 Miss Ellen Kane.' of Pittsfield, visited friends in town Saturday.