Year: 1874

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 It Is to be hoped few persons, desirous of reaping the fruits of whole summers care, will make the sad mistake which I did last fall Thinking every added day that could keep my thrifty green pets out in the sun was clear gain Towering them on cold nights, however,, I did not bring them in until too late, and learned thereby bitter lesson, I had waited un- til many were in full bud, and then. in my ignorance making the change into warm l room, had the pain of seeing every bud drop and many of the leaves turn yellow l and drop off A burnt child dreads the fire" and this season had my plants in by the last week in September, and now l they are setting full of buds, which tAis time will be blossoms

 In transferring plants from the outdoor air to the house, place them first in room without fire-and for few days away from the sun-then place them at the win dow and later remove them to warmer region. They have to pass through an acclimating process as truly as does the Northerner going South and rice rerso.

 My roses are safe in a sunny window and promise splendidly. Some of them are new and rare kinds, and others are old tavorites. have not seen them all in blossom but can speak highly of the Afar1chat Mel, En,peren" de Russie, and every one the Ieas.

 The Derby Transcript quotes my little paragraph upon the Night Blooming Ce-. rus in Chat " and credits 1t to .'gentle- man from Waterbury," That is the first case where I ever felt like claiming wo- mans rights. Let me say to all such as wish to raise one of the above attractive plants that they will root from either stalk or leaf-but the stalk will grow and be in bearing long before the rooted leaf. I have had both, and speak from experi- ence.

 The Litchfeld North Consociation of the Congregational Church was held at Torrington, last week. The annual ser mon was preached by the Rev T A Hagen of Goshen. The usual business of such meetings was performed and resolutions were proposed regarding the resignation by Dr Eldridge of his pastorship of the Norfolk church of which the scribe sends us the following copy for publications:

 Resolued, That this Consociation have heard the request of Rev. Joseph Eld- ridge D. D. for dissolution of his past oral relation to the Church and Society in Norfolk, with profound emotion. We re- member his long continued and eminent services in the interest of the Churches of this Consociatlcn his prominent, and re- cognized influence in the wider sphere of our Congregational polity but especially his faithful and successful devotion to the work of the ministry in his own Church and Parish. where for a period of more than forty years. harmony, progress, and l christian activity have indicated tfe pre- sence of a wise guide. trusted friend, and an inspiring teacher, aud we deeply regret the necessity which den.ands the dissolution of relation So full of the beauty of mutual love and helpfulness.

 In granting the request, We pray the great head of the Church to bless both pastor and people, and to oveFrule this painful necessity for the advancement of his kindom and the glory of hIs name.

 DR. l.. PERRIN,

 REV. N. G. BoNNEg, Committee.

 DEA. ED. NORTON.