Connecticut western news., 1915-12-09

The $20 chest of Alvin silver, dis played a short time ago in Collins jewelry store window, was won by Mrs. E. s. Pease, who wrote the most acceptable tribute to Alvin silverware. in verse. A number of literary aspir. ants tried for the prize, but Mrs. Pease's poetry was selected by the judges as the cleverest and aptest. Ii won for her valuable and handsome prize, and she is being congratulated by her friends.
 Nj ss saygers, the visiting nurse, will start Saturday for her home in I O. ledo. Ohio, for months we'll earned vacation. Leaving Pittsfeld Saturday evening, she will reach Toledo, Sunday afternoon. Miss Saygers has been kept constantly busy during her engagement aere, and richly deserves a rest. Her many friends wish it may be a pleasant and refreshing one.
 The annual meeting of Hiram Eddy Camp, Sons of Veterans, will be held in Lakeville next Wednesday evening. Canaan members are requested to take notice.
 The Connecticut sheep breeders asso- ciation, of which Charles l.. Gold, of West Cornwall, is president, will hold its annual mid winter meeting ill Unity Hall, Pratt street, Hartford, December l5 and 16. Mir. Gold will deliver the presidents annual address Thursday, 18th, at 10:45 a. m. The program is a most attractive one and includes an ad. dress on Wednesday afternoon by Gov. srnor Holcomb.
 Congratulations to the good old house of A. F. Roberts 6 Co.,, of Lake yille.s which is about to celebrate ill proper fashion, it's 50th anniversary.
 James Keenan Jr., has been obliged to take a vacation from bis duties at Walters market. A rusty nail which he stuck ill his foot has laid him up for few days.
 Nat Goodwin will appear in Town Hall, in film next Wednesday evening as the star in Business is Business, faithful adaptation of Octavia Mira beau's famous French tragedy, which shows the great comedian in role that enables him to give full scope to his versatility as an actor, for there is tragedy as we'll as comedy ill the pantomime.
 Eighteen ladies attended the meet- nag of the Surgical Dressings Commit zee at Miss Saygers rooms last Friday. A full attendance is desired for tomor- row afternoon at o'clock.
 The Odd Fellows worked the second degree on one candidate at their meet. Dng Monday night. Next week after the working of the third degree the Rebekahs will serve supper to the members of the lodge and visitors.
 The receipts amounted to $13O at the Alphabet Bazaar and supper given by she ladies at the Methodist church last Wednesday evening.
 Mrs. E. H. Burns and Miss E. A. Lawrence spent Sunday with Miss Ensign in Lime Rock.
 The fire-proof garage of Weaver 6 Hugins is now heated by steam.
 Mrs. G. $. Mather was given a genuine surprise party Tuesday eve- aing. A merry group of neighbors in- vaded the home laden with good things to ea5 as well as bringing good wishes for many happy returns of the day for the popular hostess.
 All those who wish to become mem. bers of the Choral Society should hand their names to J. l.. Parsons not later TN I. to those who were members in good standing last year.
 Mrs. Cam and Miss Creevey will Mold sale of fancy work at The Ga naan Plumbing & Heating Go. s store commencing Monday, December 15.-j Adv.
 Our Congressman, James P. Glynn, has already introduced resolution ap- propriating $l00, 900 for postoffice in Winsted.
 Miss Bessie Frein, of Great Barring ton, was weekend guest of Mrs. E. T. Rowe.
 A daughter was born to MT. and Mrs. Harry Morsey this week. i
 Miss Mary Shields, of Waterbury, was an, over Sunday guest of Miss Katherine McGuire.
 Deans Rheumatic pills for rheuma tism and neuralgia. Entirely vege- bable.. Safe Adv.
 The topic for discussion at the Pill grim Brotherhood class next Sunday will be "World empire and the rights of the little peoples.
 Contractor E. R. Lorrain has just completed covering the roof of Mrs. F. F. Clemans' residence with metal shingles.
 The choir of the Methodist church are rehearsing Christmas music to be given Sunday morning and evening, December 19. The Sunday school Christmas exercises will be held Mon- TN |