Connecticut western news., 1916-02-17
CANAAN

office by Congressman Glynn. for dis tribution to gardeners and flower growers. They will be given out tC those who can make good use of them, as lcng as the supply holds out. First tome first served.
 The stores in town will be closed al day Washington's birthday.
 Charles Stanard, of Southfeld, is advertising farm stock, wagons, harness and household furniture for sale at 8 public auction next Tuesday.
 Yesterday forenoon Justice Ford married MT. Albert A. Duncan, of Amenia, N. Y., to Miss Florence F. Peet, of New Milford.
 The discussion at the Pilgrim Brotherhood class next Sunday will be in the nature of debate on, ''Which was greater Lincoln or Washington ?" Frank Whiting will lead for Lincoln and George Mather for Washington.
 The Mission Circle of Pilgrim church will meet with Mrs. John Adam on . Friday afternoon.
 The town Board of Relief met Tues day and adjourned for two weeks. So the next meeting will be held Satur day, February 26, at 10 a. m.
 The monthly business meeting and social of the Epworth League was held last evening at H. H. Scutt's.
 "An Affair of Three Nations,' by John Mcintyre, with Arnold Daly in star role will be the attraction at tie movie show next Wednesday evening. This is a play involving an intrigue for possession of important national documents, and is full of spirit and action. Arnold Daly is favorite with the patrons of the movies, and is said to appear at his best in this produc- tion.
 The dance to be given by the High School Senior class, in Town Hall next Monday evening promises to be an enjoyable affair. Tickets are selling we'll and good attendance is assured.
 Rev. l.. E. Travis delivered an in- teresting address on Lincoln in the Methodist church Sunday evening, which was listered to with close atten tion by fair sized congregation that ought to have been three times as large.
 Mrs. Burton H. Tripp, of Tansdown. Pa., is visiting her mother, Mrs. H. N. Adams.
 The valentine party in the parish house Monday evening was we'll at- tended and proved a very enjoyable affair. There was an advertising guess ing contest, games, refreshments, etc.
 Among the out of town people who took the train at Canaan for Norfolk. Tuesday afternoon. were Mrs. Olive Abbe, Mrs. J. S. Tracy and Mrs. Mertin, of Falls Village.
 The Hawthorne Club meets today with Miss Minnie Peirce. The topic for the afternoon is, "The Church's Share in Social Welfare Methodist, by Miss Catherine H. Roraback.
 George Fitch is home from Torring- ton.
 Miss Lydia Merwin was home from Torrington over Sunday.
 A. P. Freeman, of New York city, was in town Sunday.
 MT. and Mrs. F. N. Brown, of New York city, were visitors in town Satur- day and Sunday. They attended Mrs. N. A. McNeil's funeral in Lime Rock on Sunday.
 Bison J. Hornbeck and T. J. Bartle, of Falls Village, came to Canaan, Tuesday and took the train for Hart ford to attend the auto show.
 E. s. Pease has presented to the Ga naan Hose Company treasurer check for goodly sum, in appreciation of the tiremen's services at the Peaseville fire Thursday morning.
 There were no services in St. Joseph's church Sunday morning be- cause of the repairs which are in progress. The new pews have arrived and were placed in position last week.
 Miss O. H. Roraback returned Fri day from visit of several weeks with friends about Philadelphia.
 Read Badgley's advertisement this week, note his specials for that day. Adv.
 Mrs. P. J. Kane spent Tuesday with relatives in Millerton. N. Y.
 MT. and Mrs. William Drumm re- turned yesterday from 8 visit with relatives in Pittsfield.
 The initiatory degree was worked Monday night on three candidates by Canaan Lodge, No. 50, I. O. O. F. Next week the first degree will be put on for the benefit of the new meu.
 The union teacher training class, open to all members of the town Sun- day schools. will hold its first meeting for the season at the rectory next week Tuesday afternoon. It is hoped many will take advantage of the opportunity to join the class.
 Mrs. Earl Vosburgh, of Lakeville, was recent guest of Mrs. Donald J. Emmons.
 Peter Nelson spent the week end with his daughter Esther in New York city.
 Stanley Mather has resigned his posi-. tion at G. l.. Parsons & Sons store to