Connecticut western news., 1916-06-01

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 Canaan is thinking of adding piece of motor. driven apparatus to its fire department. That's a sign of progress. An auto chemical engine is useful piece of apparatus. We invite Canaan to come over and inspect Rockville's latest chemical, which was so fittingly dedicated by the Samuel Fitch Hose company. 1t should be just "what the doctor ordered'' for Canaan. Rock vile Journal.
 The growing end of Pierce avenue is the north end, where it intersects Bragg street The new houses of Clarence M. Humphrey, at the corner of Pierce and Bragg. and William Morris, next 10 Harry Dodge's, are taking shape. The frames are up and work is progressing nicely on both buildings. Leroy Laf- two and has already driven an artesian we'll on it, will build later.
 The East Canaan baseball team was defeated by Torrington on the E. c. grounds with the score of 10 to o, Tuesday.
 
 has been visiting relatives here.
 Miss Marian Powell, of Norwich, has been visiting her sister Mrs. A. k. Cobb.
 Adolph Nelson called on relatives here Sunday.
 Mrs. A. B. Lyon was called to Kind erhook by the serious illness of her mother. MT. Lyon spent Decoration Day there.
 Mrs. Brandon and daughter, of Brooklyn, are stopping at The Naples.
 MT. and Mrs. Russell Baird. MT. and Mrs. w. Pullen and Mrs Allen Gle. worth motored from Norwich and spent Sunday at The Naples.
 "Mr. Stoeckel will be looking into Watertown before long for new con- pany in his musical brigade. The new Choral Club, which has finished its first year of work with very successful concert, is just the kind of thing he has m mind to inspire all through Litchfeld County, and by example to encourage in wider and wider fields. Watertown offers a fine example of his idea, as we understand it-local spirit, local pride, local study, local work, local enjoyment, local improvement, in vocal music The new club is a vigOr- ous and enthusiastic organization and mingles in it's work the requirement. of culture and the giving of pleasure in the true Norfolk spirit. - Waterbury American.
 Deans Rheumatic pills for rheuma- tism and Neuralgia. Entirely vege- table. Safe.-Adv.
 Norman E. Lawton has been making extensive exterior repairs on the resi- dence of Mrs. Jennie Camp.
 The dance of the High School junior class in TowD Hall Friday evening was we'll attended and financially and socially successful. Music was by Miss Kegler, pianist. The patronesses were Mrs. Allyn Fuller, Miss Katherine Roraback and Miss Alice Scofeld.
 A class of five will graduate from the Canaan High School June 16. The exercises will be held in Town Hall. Tbis will be the first graduation in two years, the course having changed from three years to four.
 All Saints Girls Friendly society held a food sale in the Cox store, Bank street, Saturday, which was successful in all ways, the viands being disposed of and the society making fair Irofit. The money is used to defray the ex- penses of vacations for city girls at the Vacation House, Canaan.-New Mil ford Gazette
 The Ladies Catholic Club held the last whist party for the season at the home of MT. and Mrs. Edward Bates on Church Street. A very pleasant evening was spent by all. There were six tables, and prizes were awarded the successful players. These parties have been the source of a great deal of pleasure the past winter.
 On Sunday morning. June 25-the Sunday nearest St. Johns day-the Masons of Housatonic Lodge, and other members of the order, and Esther Chap ter. o. E. S., will assemble st the lodge room and march to Pilgrim church, where Rev. Brother E. c. Gillette will preach sermon of special interest to the fraternity.
 Housatonic Lodge, F. and A. M. had a full honse, Thursday evening, at the regular communication, when the third degree was conferred by w. M. Dewey Garfield, in the presence of number of visiting brothers, of Mont gomery Lodge, Lakeville; Blazing Star Lodge, West Cornwall, and Western Star Lodge, Norfolk. Deputy Grand Master L. J. Nickerson, of West CorD- wall also was present At the con- clusion of the lodge work a fine supper was served by the ladies of Eastern Star Chapter, in the dining rooms.
 Mrs William H. Templeton and daughter Helen, of New Haven, were recent guests at Freeman Dempsey's.
 Miss Mary Fitch was home over the week end from South Kent.
 Miss LouiSe Trieschmann was home