Connecticut western news., 1915-06-24
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 last Sunday, the contribution of Mrs. Frank N. Brown, of New York. The flowers were sent in memory of her son Nelson, who was drowned in the Housa- tonic river last summer, and whose 17th birthday fell on last Sunday. They were afterward taken to the cemetery and deposited on Nelson's grave. Mrs. Brown is a member of Christ Church.
 Rev. E. c. Gillette will preach next Sunday in the Fourth Church, Hartford, in exchange with Rev. Dr. J. J. Dun- lop, who will occupy the pulpit of Pill grim church.
 Next Sunday evening will be Masonic night at the Methodist church, when the members of Housatonic lodge, F.. and A. M. and all other residents or visiting members. with Esther Chapter, o. E. S., will attend church i'll body and listen to a special sermon by Rev. Mr. Travis. Members of the orders are expected to meet at the Masonic rooms in time to start for the chrrch at o'clock, and it is hoped that all mem- bers of both orders who can. make it convenient. will be there.
 Charlie Chaplin will be the feature at the movie show, Saturday night, and all who like a hearty laugh will be there to see him in "A Night Out" In the Edison three part drama, "A Thief ill the Dark,' Marc MacDermott and Miriam Nesbit will be featured; the Hazards of Helen will be continued ill "The Escape on the Fast Freight" and the Jarr Family will make their third appearance, completing an exceptional bill.
 Dr. Ross, dentist, will be absent from his office during month of July.-Adv. The case Hoffman & Co.,, of Red Hook, N. Y, vs. H. c Tallerday, of the late firm of F. H. Smith 6 Co.,, of Ashley Falls, an action for $73. 50 debt, was brought before Justice George W. Ford, Monday, who after hearing the evidence rendered judgment for the plaintiff, with $14.17 costs. Nickerson for plaintiff; J. c. Roraback for defend ant. An appeal was taken from the decision.
 A moving cavalcade of ten horses be- longing to George Brazzie and Henry Stoizer, of Millerton, was held up and placed under attachment here, Monday morning. by Constable Rhoades, on papers issued by J. c. Roraback, to se- cure bills of $40 and SIP respectively against the owners. The cases ryere brought by F. w. Knole, of Canton. grain dealer, against Brazzie and Stoizer. After some delay and haggling, the men finally settled the bills and were allowed to proceed with their horses.
 A delegation from Canaan attended the annual banquet of the Norfolk lodge of Royal Arcanum last night.
 A. H. Herriman has moved his lot, on which the public playground is To- cated, in preparation for the big Fifth of July event.
 A large delegation of Canaanites will attend the Sunday School convention in Sharon today.
 Sunday morning at the Methodist church will be held the annual Child ren's Day service. A special program is being arranged for the occasion which will be of interest to all. George L. Parsons has recovered from his recent illness and is once more welcomed on the streets by his many friends.
 Monday night Canaan Lodge, No. 50, I. Q. o. F. gave. four candidates the the first degree. Next week the second and third degrees will be put on. A full attendance is desired.
 Herbert Weaver is very sick at his home on Church street.
 Misses Mary Howe and Helen Rhoades spent Monday in Great Burlington.
 Miss Fannie Kasson, who has been caring for Mrs. F. R. Collin, has re. turned to her home in Southfield.
 Ray Whitford motored to Sharon and spent Sunday with relatives and friends.
 Mrs. U. H. Miner is visiting al George H. Browns in Winsted, and will also visit Mrs. Gaston, of Torring. ton, who, although 95 years old, con- tinues to do exquisite oil painting.
 Mrs. F. F. Stevens went to Bethel Monday afternoon to attend confer ence of Sunday school workers helC at the evening at Great Plains.
 Invitations are out for the wedding , of Miss Anna Cribley, of Dover Plain: and, MT. Edward Casey, of East Ga naan, on June 30.
 Mr. and Mrs. Edward Greer anC family and Miss Nora Hanley notoreC from Millerton on Sunday and called on friends in town.
 Miss Ellen Kane. of Pittsfeld, spent Saturday at her home here.
 Rollin M. Rood, of Manchester, ha been at Twin Lakes this week, pre- pairing his qual ters for family occu pancy next week.
 Miss Mary Petersen, of Salisbury wasin town on Monday.
 Mrs. Edwards Atwood and childre1 are visiting relatives in New Hartford
 MT. and Mrs. Edward Ruth and child ren, of New York, are guests of MI