Connecticut western news., 1915-02-11
EAST CANAAN

Austin Rix, of Litchfield, is staying for a short time with his uncle, Joseph Rix.
 Frank Sage, of Brewsters, N. Y., was a recent guest at c. H. Sage's. The many friends of Jesse Goodwin are glad to know he is recovering from a long illness at his home in Sodum
 The Cheerful Workers with their teacher are invited to Valentine social Saturday evening at the home of MT. and Mrs. Charles Rood.
 Hon. E. s. Roberts was in Hartford, Tuesday on business.
 The annual home talent play given by local talent for the benefit of the baseball team was held at the Village Hall, Friday night and the hall was filled to its capacity. All of the cast did well and the plot was developed in a manner that reflected great credit upon William Bond, who coached the performance and who also sang several numbers between the acts to the delight of the audience. Music during the evening was furnished by Holtons or chestra uf Winsted, and the perform ance was followed by a social dance. The affair netted 8 considerable sum and will help the Village to be well represented on the ball field next sum- mer.
 The Both anniversary of the Christian EndeavOr movement was celebrated in d special manner Sunday night. Miss Amanda Allyn was in charge and special music rendered by Miss Ruth Gaylord, Miss Lucy Hall, Misses Jessie and Mable Donalds and motion song by Miss Spencer added much to the occasion. The Chapel was well filled the largest attendance for some time being present. Rev. W. F. Maylott gave description of visit to the first c. E. Society at Portland, Maine, which was interesting.
 Friday night will be a "Red Letter 1 Night" ill the work of the local Broth erhoOd. The Lincoln celebration will fill the audience room. The speakers besides the four ministers will be Hon. John H. Light, of Norwalk, former at torney general of the state and Hon. F.. $. Roberts will tell of the two occa- sions when he saw Lincoln. The SUD- per will be served by the Ladies' Aid and Clover Club, who will meet Thurs day afternoon at the church to perfect arrangements, Mrs. Mary Gaylord in charge. The music as usual will be a feature of the evening. Miss Ruth Gaylord will preside at the organ. Miss Philanda and Wallace Stevens will play during supper. Songs will be sung by William Bond and Miss Mable Donalds. The speaking will begin at 8:15, supper served at 7:30 o'clock, the four brotherhoods of Ca naan participating.
 James Allen, of Colebrook, was an over Sunday visitor. At the Sunday school, the monthly missionary exercises were held. Philip Rood read an account of China Mis- sions. Miss Olive Rood told of the native Chinese workers and James Allen, the opening of new building Jarvis Stevens read an interesting letter from a former member of the Sunday school who is now missionary to the Indians.
 The Clover Club held meeting Sat urday afternoon at the home of Mrs Charles Goodwin.
 An unusually large audience heard Rev. W. F. Maylott, Sunday preach on ''The Life of Dwight L. Moody" " Next Sunday, MT. Maylott will con- tinue the series of sermons on "The Names of the Early Disciples. !" MT. Leon Gangill sang beautiful solo Sun day morning.
 Cleaning, pressing and repairing done reasonable. Anna May Tierney, East Canaan.-Adv.