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ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES.

Miss Annie Sanford returned from Brooklyn, last Saturday evening, She had very enjoyable visit.
 Miss Estelle Bartlett, of Falls Village. who has been visiting the family of Mr. D, Camp for several days past, left for Bridgeport last week, to visit friends in that city.
 Nrs. s. " Trowbridge and son, F. r. Trow bridge, have been visiting the fam ily of Dir. Wm. B. Prindle.
 MT. II. N. Latin has been in town, visiting his many young friends.
 Mr. Charles Hughes was in town last week, looking after those in need of his services. Mir Hughes is practical op- tician, and d man of much experience, and deals exclusively in spectacles. He is 8 reliable dealer, and resides in Brook field.
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A SURPRISE.

On Wed. evening, Jan. 9th, a numbe of the young people of this town assem bled at the reeidepce of Mr Isaee Lake | in Taunton, for surprise. Among tn, many amusements of the evening danc ing Was the most prominent.
 The music, which consisted of three pieces, (piano, flute and violin) was furn ished by the Cold Spring Band
 Some of the waltzes which they exc cuted were very dne but what seemed to please the most was the duet playing or the piano, accompanied by the flute.
 Two rooms were granted to the visi tors for dancing, and about S.30 P. M. ssts were formed. All amused themselves with social conversation games, dancing, &c., till about 12 o'clock, when they were invited to partake of refreshments At the tables one had good opportunity of learning who were presents and among the many smiling couutenanceE we were pleased to notice that of our popular clerk" and many others whom space for bids mentioning.
 After refreshments dancing was again resumed. About 3 o'clock dancing ceased, and the several guests departed to their respective homes We think we can truthfully say all enjoyed them selves, and that Sir. and Mrs. Lake have their hearliest thanks for the kind vel come rendered them.
 This is ths second soci2ble of the kind held iu town this season, as far as we have been informed, the other having been at tue residence of Mir, Peck, Mile Hill
 More would undoubtedly have atten- ded had il not been for the threatening aspect of the weather, and the condition of the travelling.
 It is thought of having the next socia- ble i'll SaBford's Hall, where there is room for all to attend which certaiaiy woull meet with Ihe appreciation of all interested in these sociables. and would be more convenient for many.
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load of goods last Thursday, by lhe breaking of one ot lhe nuts that hold the wheels on, but he happened to see ll jnslin lime to stop before the wheel ran of
 Mir, Maturln Ballou arrived in inc Glen Saturday eve 10 spend quiet Sunday awny from ihe hub bub' of the city returning Tuesday,
 aIr and Mrs Amosa Whiting, of Boa. ton, arrived Saturday eve, and are the guests of Mir, Galely.
 Miss Ella c. Gately Jeff the Glen Tuesday noon, for short visit in New York.
 We notice Mr. Wm. R. Leland has new sign for his Oyster Saloon. which Is large, and great improvement oa the old one,
 Mdsonic There will be regular con. vocation of Hiram Chapter, No. Thurs. day eve. Jan 25h. A full attendance Is requested. Mir. GLRYo,
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SOME COLD pArHa.

Lasl week Sandy Hook came near iurn ishing | feW serious accidents To skaters on BReaman's Factory pond. The flfsi 10 break through ihe ice was n young man named Horace Johnson, who alter bis work was done went ont fora gentle slide, Thursday night, broke through the lee, and went down In nine feet Of water, with two nice skalcs on his feet. and came up minus one. The next day he went fishing for the skate, with n garden rake
 On Friday morning,a little boy named COIbelt, went on to the ice, broke through and came very near losing his life. A young lady named Hester Kain, daugh. ter of Mr, F. B. Kaiu, saw the lad, and ran to assist him. but brother of hers stopped her. Miss Kain then procured a rope, and threw it out to the boy, who still clung heroically to the ice, The boy caught hold of the roPe,and held on until MT. Moves Thompson and others procured plank, went out to the hoy and took him from his pcrilous position. Tho boy was taken into Mr. Ksin's house, his clothing changed, and then sent home. Miss Kain deserves much praise for her bravery in attempting to save the boy and though prevented from going out on the ice, she never lost her presence of mind, and suggested how 10 rescue the boy, displaying commend. able nerve all the time.
 This pond is dangerous place for any one to go upon, for the current under the ice is very strong, and cuts the ice from the underside very rapidly. We would advise all boys to be careful about going on to this pond.
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A YOUTHFUL TRAvELER.
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Tuesday morning Jan. 18th, Mir. R. Milous, while at work with his men on the Housatonic road (between the depot and Botsford station) saw boy passing along the track, going North, and on questioning the boy, as to where he was going, was told that he was going to Newtown. Mir. Milous thought by the boys appearance, he being we'll dressed and the manner in which he acted, that the boy was running away from home. He said nothing of this to the little fel- low then. but later in the day he again saw the boy, about one mile beyond Hawleyville almost tired out with his long walk, and suffering from cold and hunger Mir. Milous again questioned the boy closely and found out his name, which he gave to he Blakeman, and that he lived in Bridgeport. The boy confessed that he was running away from home, and said that some boys had ad- vised him to do so. He said that he had a good home, and was sorry that hs had left MT. Milous found that the boy really desired to go back So he took hiH to his home in Hawleyville, gave him something to eat, cared for him un- til the train arrived, put him upon it and paid his fare back to Bridgeport The boy, who was about eleven years cid, had walked tbe distance of twenty four miles and for one so young it was a long one.
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Sandy Hook.

At the private meeting of Juvenile Alpha Temple, Wednesday eve. of last week, the following officers weIe elected :: c. T., Jackson Sanford, R. S., Fannie Taylor, L. S. Mamie Taylor, V. T., Lulu Blackman. Sec, Hattie Crofut, A. S.. Bertha Peck, Treas Edie Wason, Chap Geo. Taylor. P. c T. Gas. L. Gaiely, NJ. Charlie Glover, D. NJ, Jessie Mitchell. Guard, Willie Sanford. Miss Ella C. Gaiely, supt The children have de clamation. select readings, good music. aHd the meetings are very interesting :; and any one wishing to spend an hour and g half or so, pleasantly. would be repaid for coming. The temple meets every Sunday eve, at 4-30. and is open to all.
 The N. Y. Betting & Packing Co. pnt in some Telephones last Thursday, rnn- ming from their office to Mr. Gately's i.ouse. and over to the stables. and it works perfectly; can hear, and disiin- guish one talking as plainly as if they were in the room with you, also singing. music or vhisling It has great advan- tages oyertelegraphy. as any child can learn to work it in few minutes, and it is an ornament in any ones house or office, as vell as useful and amusing. The company intends to extend the wire to the Dep'l, in the Spring, which will be a great belp, and saving of time to them, in sending and receiving messages.
 NIT. Wm Kirby. teamsier for the Rub. Der Co, mel with little accident com ing down iron the depot with a heavy
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A sugpRrsE PARTY.


 On Thursday evening, J,n. 10th, a few of Inc friends of Fred Luke. Esq including many from lhe lower part of the town, and few from the Center, gave him quite a surprise. As the even Ing prssed raiher nufavorable not as nshy were present as were expected Dahclng was inc principal enjoyment of tue evening The music was under the management of T Booth. Esq. whn presLdet at tbe piano. Mr. Plumb took the ntiile,and Mir Boisforl tlle ciarionsi. The music was very fine. which increased the excitement of the dancers. The ta- ble was beautifully spread with delica. cies, of which the surprisers part0ok freely, and al an early hour the comrany dispersed, very much blessed with The good tiRe they had enjoyed
 ONE WHO Was PREsEET.
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Editor cf Bee:
 DEAR SIR,-lt was my pleasure to at! tend Dinner Party at Mir. Robert N. Hawley's, last Wednesday; and il was truly one of New Engand's social gather ings. There were all ages present, from the Baby to the gray haired. 10 the num- Der of fifty or more, which filled the large and spacious parlors, with as hap. py and jovial company as one could wish To meet
 The dinner was splendid, if one could judge from Inc exclamalions of the par y as they came from the dining room
 Music, vocal and instEumental, with games, made the evening pass very quickly and pleasantly.
 The S6Hg Cousin Jedeliah," by Mr. and Mrs. H., created good deal of applause and merriment, as did the solos and quartetles by different ones of the company
 Our triend llatly as usnal, was fil- ling around here aud there like ray of sunshine, and making herself generally useful.
 We were all sorry not to meet the gen ial countenance of our young friend. Win F Hurd, who was not able to be present
 About 10.30 P NJ the company dis persed, Il aiimons in he feeling that hey had neyer participated in happier gathering. and hoping for an early repe- tition of the same
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TIE POUND PARTY.

The pound party given by The New town Lihrnry Association, lest TharsdHy night, wus decided success, nod very gratifying entertainment to not only Inc eeltcrs-up of il, but to all lliose who were present, and paTIeIpaledin l.
 There were present about one hun dred D rsons, of whom ai least onc.hnlf joined in Inc dance. The music wus furnished by home talent, consisting Of young gentlemen named respectively, Tracy Booth, pianist Elliott M. Peek jr" cernet; Wm Plumb, violin; and Willie Peek. prompter, and for amateur play ers, did remarkably well and received praise from all who danced, or heard their music. This was their second at. tempt at playing in public, and we pre- diet for them n good record.
 The auetioning off, by Sheriff Aaron Sanford, of the articles brought by the visitors proved to be not only a finan- cial success, but very amusing incl. dent of rhe evening. The articles con sisted of every description of goods, useful, if not really valuable, and were sold for considerable. Those unlucky enough to get an article that pointed q joke or adorned tale, provoked hearty laughter. The principle items being Orange Grove Bitters, and Castor oil, a young lady of this town fell heir to the first. and a prominent Bridgeport dry goods merchant to the latter. Sheriff Sanford made good salesman, and hay ing sold all the goods on hand, retired. Several articles were placed upon the ta- ble to be resOld, and upon call being made for Mr. Chas. F. Beardsley to dis pose of them, he went forward, and dis charged the office of auctioneer nicely.
 One other pleasing incident of the evening was the sale of real live baby, fat and pretty. The little fellow is named Minott Thompson Wallace, and several bids were made for him, reach ing as high as $l500 The mother had word to, say-about it, and the buyer did not, of course, take the baby.
 After the sale, dancing was resumed, and kept up until nearly 3 o'clock, Dur ing the inlermission most of the guests took supper, and we doubt not this gave Mr. Brown snnetaing in return for his trouble.
 We cannot do this whole Ocesgion jus lice if we fail to note the singing of that plaintivs song, Mary Had Little Lamb. Mir. Edgar F. Hawley presided at the pi- ano. This turned the tide and soon he was followed by Miss Nettie Judson, who played the piano, and led the sing ing of several pieces, which were cer- iainly very handsomely executed. We hope that in future care will be taken 10 introduce singing at these dances, so that those who do not dance may have some thing else to interest them,
 We noticed that ihere were present, from Bridgeport SIr, T. Warren, oT the firm of Flint & Warren, ard slessrs. Savage and Parsons. Bethel, Hawley- vile, Cold Springs, Sandy Hook, and other places, were well represented, We are glad to note that ths entertainment has been the means of increasing fav orable sentiment for the Library.
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A BAD SPOT.

Last Saturday, Mr. Israel Beardsley had the forward axle of his wagon bro ken, while trying 10 pass over the ics which formed al the junction of the two roads, one leading over Curtis' Hill, ard the other through Berkshire. His wag- on slid down hill, ard plunged into tile stone wall. This is very dangerous spot and we eknow of a gentleman who drove over to this same place, and be- cause it was so dangerous to attempt driving over it, tuned back. The renIe- dy for this place is s srssch to carry off the water, either on the side of he Tusd, or under the surface of the rcaG- bed.
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Editor of he Bee :.

Editor cf he Bee:
 DEAR sm: Although not aspiring 10 be more than reader of your excel lent BEE, wish your other readers to know of successful surgical operation, which two of our Newtown ladies with. out m NJ. D. to their names) have late. ly performed.
 One of them discovered among her hens, one in great distress; in fact just ready io die. Without delay she and her friend took the sufferer in hand. Overlooking of ihe crop, seemed the cause, so, with razor, they cut open The crop, laded out with spoon the sup erfluous food. sswed it up again, and let the hen run, relieved and happy ever since. s, M. B.
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Editor of Me Bee.

Editor of Me Bee:
 DEAR SIR:-Perhaps it will be a mat ter of interest to few of your many readers to know how it fares with the quiet inhabitants of that portion of our pleasant town called Mile Hii."
 The locality is supposed 10 be too well known 10 make il necessary to define its boundaries. but it may not be amiss 10 say that t is allowed on all ha~ ds tn h. an attractive part of Newborn. Fro" certain parts of Mile E9ill the view of the landscape is unsurpassed. From Belle vue,' inc residence of Mr. D. T. Beers. can be ohtaiped the finest prospect the "Hill' affords On one hand can be seen the little village of Sandy Hook, nestling lovingly under the protecting shadow cf NJ. Pisgah. while to the east stretch away the distant purple hills with foreground of field and woodland which makes charming picture for the eye to rest upon. On the other hand. "the Street." gently sloping 10 the south basking in the sunshine, while above and beyond are some of the fair hills of our town, stretching away to the horizon which, whether clad in Summers yer dure, or wrapped in the snowy mantle of Winter, make restful and beautiful scene.
 But my purpose in writing is not to extol the natural beauties of this locality but to mention some other matters of more interest to your readers. Our soci- ables are considered quite success Three have been already held, one at the house of MT. c. H. Beers. another at Mir z s. Peck's, and one at MT. Samson Lakes. It is aimed to make these meet ings, in very moderate degree, literary. as well as social gatherings. and to carry out this idea one or two of those present read aloud part of the evening, some instructive or entertaining selection. The rest of the evening is whiled away SO pleasantly in games and social conversa- tion that ten o'clock. the hour for break ing up. comes all too soon. The pariici. pants in these sociables are the members of few families who reside within the limits of Mile Hill, or very near it The neighborly procliyities of the residen s are thus being cultivated. and many agreeable hours spent this Winter and greater kindly feeling will be the happy results of our neighborhood soeiabIes.
 Mrs. S N. Beers. who has been visiting relatives in Hartford for some time. re- turned home last Saturday. Her many friends will welcome her heartily. There is dearth of news in this locality al present. but when anything happens you may hear again from DAPHNE.
 This Thursday evening another sncia. ble will be held at Mr Charles Boards. ley's residence We feel assured lhal lhis one will be equally well attended. and as enjoyable as the others have beep.l
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The Library association will meet next Tuesday evening. and all persons inter ested are requested to bring the title of such bOnks as they desire to see pur, chased for the library For the benefit of those who may not know how the new subscrip ion price is received, We will state that some twenty-five new names have been added to The list, and that with the money derived from the Pound party about fifty dollars has been put into tue treasuay Let there be a fuli attendance next Tuesday evening
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ADVERTISED LETTERS.

The following is the list of letters re- msiDing in the Newtown Post Office Jan. 23d
 Mary Bradley. Joseph 4 Kellogg, Mrs. Annie Ncrthrop. L. E Shepard, H. c. Nichols, Wm il. Taylor Persons calling for any of the above letters will please say advertised"
 2 s. PECK, P N.
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FUN AHEAD.

We understand that the pupils of the Newtevn Academy will give an exhibi- sion in sanfori's Hall, Thursday even ing Jan 9lst. The admission price will be 15 cents. The proceeds w.ll be given 50 the Library Association, for The pur- pose of purchasing Historical aud Stand ard work, for the litfzry. The pro gramme is one of variety, and contains a piece of local interest Keep this in u.ind.
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Lamps have been put up on the She papg depot, at HsElsyYille.
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