The Newtown bee., 1878-08-22

" yes." The Major told thls to Illus trale tho difference between his voice Ht tho present day and during the war Tho Major hitid muu.l thHt WAS inIcreit- iug and appropriate, and We were very sorry when he ceased speaking. Tn" addresses were followed hy singing by tho choir, which occupied tho summer house, They sung My Country Us Of Thee, and " star Spungled Banner very swcntly, and were Hpplaudcd, NIT, II, f. Nichols presided Ht the organ.
 Rev. J. F. Hoyt was called upon und closed the exercises at this point with n bcnGdicliOn. Tho entire AssemhlAge were then invited to the residence of Dr. Vile, opposite, in the spl,i pus nnd well-kopt yards where there were ar- Inyod five long tables upon which were piled the food, which for quantity and style, could hardly be cXccllcd The guests and all of the C. A. R. sat down to sluy the good things, and to have Il good chat of the old times when wnr wagod Its wide .desolation.' At the table which sat the notubles there was lots of good cheers and when the toasts were given and responded to there was display of wit and talent, which was interesting md entertaining.
 ToAsTs:
 I. Our Country.-AGay the Aug its em- blem never be sullicd by Il traitors touch Responded to by Hon, James A. Wilson, who made stirring address.
 II, Grand Army Republic.-The tie which binds Us together in brotherhood ld affection. Responded to by Con Q "a To C.. E. Fowler, Del ar.mcnt Col . mandor.
 III. Our visiting Posts. May the friendship formed to-day be ns lasting d. life itself. Responded to by Comman- der Geo. A. Staples, Howe Post 3, F. $. Davis, Post IS, Danbury, and Jno. Mccarthy of New Haven.
 ". NcwtoMn.-Its grand old hills, it's noblr-hcarted citizens, and it's per feet record Responded to by Rev. J. F. Hoyt, who made a very amusing rc- ply, and was loudly applauded. Mir. Hoyt was the right man in the right place.
 V. In silence standing and uncovered, To the memory of the noble hero and martyr, Genl Custer.
 Editor Page of the Danbury Globe Was present, but we arc not aware that he made any remarks. We saw him, however just after the rcpast and he looked as if he had had something to eat and we could not but wish that he could, for his health sake, enjoy these fcasts oftcnCr. We have cndcavorcd to find out all of the ladies names who as- sisted at the tables, and who worked so faithfully to make the occasion one that none would wish to forget. The praise of the ladies were upon the lips of all, for surely without them it would indeed have proved very tame affair. Our town did well, and all those who in any manner contributed to the success of this entertainment have the heartfelt thanks of the Custer Post and their visiting friends. We had very nigh forgot the rol!icking fun of the Hon. Joshua White, who made an address that was highly pleasing. Uncle Josh started a story and was interrupted so many times that the table gave way, letting him down suddenly He soon mounted another and started off on his old, old story of 1861, as was going to say, when h. was again interrupted and declined to say anything. Uncle Josh, however, with his long friend, Geo. Blakslee, had little time examining one anotherS heads and made much fun. Frank Taylor is capital fellow, and he is the tther of Uncle Joshua. May his shadow never be less. We wish before closing to Say word concerning the band from Woodbury, under the leadership of Mr. Charles Pierce, for they are worthy of tRraiiSie for the excellent music which them that they have made many frields and admirers ill this town. The young mon composing the Drum Corps of this town volunteered their services, and of their playing we will say that it was very good, and was, as they already knew, highly appreciated by all those who heard them. The corps was twice t:le recipiants of three hearty cheers.
 The hour of departure to many of the visitors came about ' 1-2 o'clock, and they were escorted to the train and re- turned home ill safety. It is source of qualification to be able to say that there was nothing to mar the pleasure bul NllOlC 1Itty, GillN were many present from different towns there was nothing to give offence, and we believe all will join us in saying that it was a5 orderly and pleasant as could be desired.
 Of Custer Post word of commenda- tion will not be amiss, an,l we feel con- fident that if the gentlemen composing this post will, ill the future, display the same energy and enterprise in keeping up this organization as they lave eX- hibited in it's formation, it's maintenance is assured. We congratulate you, and hope that the people of Newtown will extend to you, on all occasions, a help ing hand, and always cherish what you did for them and your country.
 Judge D. B. Lockwood, owing to press of business, could not be present.
 The death of Commander Otis, who died only few days age, prevented many who intended to be present from coming.