The Newtown bee., 1878-11-21
ReGding Ridge.

The principal topic of conversation at present is the Hill Academy. At the an- nual town meeting the town voted the sum of 500, in addition to the interest of $5 GOO given to the town of Bedding by MT Sanford Hill, of New Haven, q for nler resident Of this town, who appreCia- tes the value of Education, to establish a high school to be called the |" Hill town called meeting and seven trustees were appointed to receive this fund who, after the annual meeting, engaged the services of teacher, hired a room, bought furniture and stalted school charging the small tuition of $250 term. The school is now in a flourish ing condition, numbering between 20 and 30 scholars, But this appropriation Of $500 had oppOnants who warned several huence. voted to recind said appropria- ton. At the last meeting there Was con siderable debate on the subject. Speech es were made by Rev. John Dickenson, Rev \. A. Melton, Thomas Sanford and others ill favor of education, which their Opponants were unable to answer except by cries of C vote it down. We have had education enough; education is damage to the people; we no not want any high school our children learn enough in our common schools ifnot we can send them out of town to school" If those people that voted to recind had received a good common school education themselves they would have been better qualified for public speakers, but ignorance is not to prevail. The trustees propose to con- tinue the school if they have to borrow the money to do it, and we wish them success.
 MT. Henry Whitehead, our popular and enterprising merchant raised a large horse barn last week. After the barn was raised the neighbors who assisted were invited to the house where sumpt- uous dinner awaited them, prepared by Mrs. Whitehead, in way that could not be excelled. This barn, in addition to Mir. Whitehead's fine residence, makes quite an addition to the Ridge. The work is being done in the best manner possible by Mir Frank Wheeler, assisted by his son.
 Mr. Joseph Squires is building a large house ia the Centre, which adds much to the beauty of the place. The work is being done under the supervision of Mir Geo. H. Adams.
 Christ Church has new choir which came before the public for the first time on Sunday fast. It promises to become the finest in town. Miss Annie Welton presides at the organ.
 The ladies of Christ Church propose holding a series of soeiables at the rec tory this Winter. commencing on We'd nesday evening, the 20th, and continuing once every two weeks. All are invited to attend.
 Miss Lorinda Beers sold bed-quilt by ticket last Wedgesday evening and pro poses to dispose of a carpet in the same way. price of ticket 9 cts, and every one who buys ticket is entitled to a supper: dancing will be in order. Now is your chance for good time and 25- cent supper.
 | Mrs. John Close has typhoid pneumonia and fears are entertained If her recovery.
 Miss Julia Sanford and Miss Emma Shaw have returned from their trip to Sharon. where they have been visiting friends for few days.
 Miss Nellie Bunten has left for her home iB Cincinnatti, visiting her friends on the way.
 1 Miss Jennie Lyon has gone to visit her friend, Miss Fanny BTinsmade, in Trslm- bull, for short time. PRIxcIPT.