The Newtown bee., 1878-12-24

mean enough to take them they might, but they, relenting, allowed their victim to depart inpeacc. F. L. $. Bethel. ...
 A temperance meeting was held Mon- ,lay evening in the Congregational Church.
 Now is good time to subscribe for the NEwTowS BEE when it can be had for Sl0O After the 1st of January it will be &l.5O.
 Mr A, c. Logan is visiting friends in BrookGcld Md New Milford. Heis not now 'in something of hurry" Heis taking rest.
 The K. of P. worked the Third Degree last Monday. The election of officers will take placo next Monday evening. A full attendance is desired.
 Mrs. Annie Hale, sister of NIr Hora- to Barnum, was married at her brothers residence to Dr. Zibe Foote, of Sullivan, Ind, Wednesday, Dec. IS. Rev. A. F. Chapman of1iciated.
 MT George Lane has opened an office in the store of Mir Thomas Wheeler, and is engaged in the selling of hats on com mission. Mir. Lane had his safe moved to MT. Wheeler's store last Tuesday.
 Since the above was in type, we learn that Mir Lano intends to start the man. ufacturing Of hats. This is still better, and we trust that his efforts will be crowned with success.
 A CARD.-In behalf of the Bethel Fire Department, the Committee on Fair and parade, tender their sincere thanks to ths Bethel Dramatic Club, of Bethel, for tho entertainment given by them for the benefit of the parade.
 CHAIRMAN OF COMMITTEE.
 Mrs. Polly Nichols widow of the late Joseph Chapman died at the residence of Mrs. Alfred Chapman, December IS, aged 87 years. The funeral took place Thurs day afternoon, Rev. E. c. Pattison off, ciating.
 ue lt>li'ul bl Dts littnldo Sluhth takes place this evening in Fishers Hall. Our citizens who have attended the festi- vals of this society know full well what splendid entertainments they are capable of getting up, and we predict a crowded hall and an enjoyable time.
 Keeler & Co. have made good improve ment separating the meat market by q neat partition. Their store is roomy and the market fine one. Give them a call and note the bargains.
 It is with feelings of sadness we record the fact that. owing to lack of interest, the Bethel Reading Room has been dis continued and the furniture sold out, 3Ir Geo. G. Durant purchasing. We learn that he has given it to the Bethel Contre Band.
 A new lamp adoras the corner of Elm and Chestnut street. placed there by Mir. Geo. A. Hickok MT. H. has improved his residence so much that few other homes in Bethel have so many conveni- ences. He has also introduced the water into his house.
 The several committees having the of the coming Firemen's parade, met at Fox Bros Hotel, Saturday evening, and after disposing of their bus mess were invited by the proprietor of the hotel to partake of a clam chowder, which the committee and other invited guests sat down to, and enjoyed it as only hungry liremen could do. A CARD.-In behalf of the B. D. A., wish to extend my heartfelt thanks for the numerous and valuable services ren- dered iG getting up the entertainment of ''Ee EeighborJackwood." First othe ladies, who so ably took their parts: second to the c. P, F. Co.,, for the use of their roouts for rehearsals third to the G. r. c. Band, for the excellent music dis roursed, and lastly to Messrs. Fox Bros, for the use Of the many articles loaned by them. 4. (. LOGAN.
 The presentation of "Neighbor Jack wood, last Wednesday evening, was grand ore, excelling in some points the first. Those who took part appeared to have better command of themselves, and reeitea their parts without faltering. The number present was equal to that of the Friday evening before. and we believe every one was satisfied The music by the C. P. Band was very good and appro- Driate.
 Tho Bethel Comet Band were out Wednesday evening and played splendid, We like the idea of their praeiicing while and give them credit for play ng well going to Fishers Hall and on heir return home.
 Eureka Lodge, No. s3. F. and A. M.. met Tuesday. December IT. and elected he following officers for the year ensuing; Levi Short. ". M.; A. (. Williams. E. Wi Fr=I. Richmond, J. N: $. E. Anhler. Treasurer F. D. DibhIe. seeretarvs l. J. 'aschen, s. D. Perry Drew. J. D.; D. F; taylor. caaplaia; H. M. Burns. H. I satcAsn. Stewards: Eiisils1Sirrins. TyIer, l. s. Glover, Fhiio GiIberf. J. L. Conk- in. Trustees; D. T. Hablell. c. II. Cole. i. MssCarsle. Finance.
 The funeral of Nr- John II. Doyle xha liel at ALs residence l. GIassg Tlain.