Connecticut western news., 1917-05-31

of E. R. Atwood.
 Mir. and Mrs. Elton Jones motored from Winsted and spent the holiday at Hiram Djng's at Pine Grove.
 Harvey Irumm has moved into the house on Reed street, recently vacated by James Mccormick.
 A few of MT. and Mrs. Ralph Dewey's friends gave them farewell surprise party at the home of MT. and Mrs. Fred Dewey Wednesday evening.
 MT. and Mrs. David Roger of Great Burlington spent Decoration Day in town.
 Frank E. Blass was home from Tor rington over the holiday.
 MT. and Mrs. A. W. Holsapple and Amenia, N. Y. spent the holidays at Twin Lakes.
 MT. and Mrs. James Graney enter taiped relatives from Iorrington on Decoration Day.
 Miss Lena Blair spent last Sunday with MT. and Mrs. David Roger in Great Burlington.
 There were fourteen Veterans present at the exercises at the town hall yester day.
 President Parsons stated at the town hall that every buyer of Liberty Loan bond could secure a degree, and be able to add L. L. B. after his or her name by calling at the bank. .......
 Miss Emma Kegler was given a miscellaneous shower Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. J. w. Morris Among those present were her associates in the teaching force at the school, Misses Ostrander, Wilbur. O'Reilly, Gaylord. Lindell and Currier, also Misses Rosalie Imhoff and Miss Regina Adams. Mrs. Mildred Caldwell and Mrs. Myra Lathrop. She received many handsome pieces of cut glass, pottery, pyrex ware that require1 much search ing about the house and grounds before the recipient could locate them. g
 Some of his Odd Fellow associates called on Howard Jathrop yesterday afternoon, before they left his garden was planted in proper shape. "Slats" is still pretty much of cripple with rheumatism. .,
 About forty of the friends of MT. and Mrs. James Mccormick gave them 8 genuine surprise last Friday evening, at their new home on Barlow street. Music as furnished by Messrs. Eel. lows and Sauer. Refreshments-sand wi ,hes an1 coffee, ice cream and cake were served. Everybody had a good time, and the guests left Mrs. McCor- mick an electric fat-iron and MT. Nc Cormick box of cigars. -.. ....#,
 Members of D. S. Cowes Post, G. A. R. are deeply grateful to all those who contributed to the pleasures of Memorial day. To each they would extend a hearty "thank you" for all that was given them. ,-t.. Commander Weddle stated yesterday that during the year, 33.242 veterans of the Civil war has passed away.
 Tuesday night about o'clock, the Hose Company was called out to extin- guish 8 fire at B. Roy Laffargue's, A shed was completely destroyed but further damage was prevented by the prompt arrival of the chemical engine. A rehearsal for the Children's day program will be held at the Methodist church Friday afternoon after school.
 Rev. W. F. Maylott was entertained at Mrs. Irene CSWdrey's during his stay in Canaan.
 In spite of the fact that there seemed to be lack ot flowers for Memorial day, each cemetery had been provided for and no soldiers grave was left without it's floral tribute
 Mrs. S. H. Emerson has arrived in town and opened up her house for the summer.
 There are already seven cottages opened for the season at Pine Grove. It is reported that Mrs. l.. A. Adams will conduct Mountain View Inn again his year.
 Miss Saygers reported at the Nurse Association at the last meeting that during April she had made 156 visits, 22 of which were infant welfare and 10 vere school visits.
 Because of the Norfolk concert next Wednesday the reguler meeting of the Esther chapter O. E. $. will be post poned one week to June IS.
 G.JC. Badgley and family of Ban. gall, N. Y. visited his brother 0. F Badgley over the holiday.
 The members of the Epworth League presented MT. and Mrs. Ralph Dewey with piece of cut glass in token of their regard and as remembrance of their Canaan friends.
 Rev. E. O. Gillette attended the re union of his class and the graduation exercises at the Hartford Theological Seminary the first of the week.