The Newtown bee., 1879-02-11

 Gharla, Gilbert md serenaded his daug ter, Miss Mary Gilbert, who with other friends were celebrating her birthday The band was most hospitably entertain cd and appreciates the attention shown them.
 MT. John McCorkle and family received q surprise visit from the families of Me Gregors, Savage, Kyle, Evans and Reed last Wednesday, night visit was paid also 10 the home of Mrs. McNaiiy, n sister of Mir. McCorkie, Indy who Is in decian- ing health purse of twentyathree dol hrs was presented to the lady. The visit was one long to be remembered by all.
 Capt. Henry X. Gilbert has sent in his resignation as Captain of Co. 4, and q mccting Was held to elect another captain 10 relinqlIish his command because of hls health. He has tiilod his position with great credit and We regret the necessity oY his resigning.
 Afr k. E. Pelton having changed his residence sent in his resignation as Fore nun of the Grassy Plain Fire Company. He was an efficient office, and we arc sorry to note the fact that he leaves Beth el. The Bremen Company will meet next Thursday night to elect another 1 foreman.
 1 A debate was held in the Grassy Plain school house Friday. Miss Aggle Me Walters was chosen Moderator. The ques- 1 ton was. ResoIced, That there is more pleasure derived from anticipation than from realization. The question after a splendid debate was decided i'll favor of the affirmative.
 Friday night about forty couples visited the residence of Mr. Horace E. Hickok and gave him and his family surprise. l The evening WAS spent very socially until about Il 0 clock when the company dis l persed.
 1 Putnam Lodge K. of r. to the number 1 of eighteen visited the brethren of Woes ter Lodge of Danbury and was most hos pitably received by them, and entertain ed after the close of the lodge in the Fur ncr House. Bro. Douglas Fairchild was around with his accustomed good nature, and kept all of his guests lively and well supplied with the excellent clam chowdeI of which he said he had made enough for one hundred, and forty had carted it away Granville sampled four plates full, and then told Landlord Fairchild to bring ol
 his solids. An effort was made to extrac, speeches from several present but no ont responded except E. R. Barnum, Bro White of the News and Editor Bensel like Bro. Pearce of THE BEE were dumb, anc opened not tnclf mouths except IO edt Landlord Fairchild broughti Tn Alfred Jef son, distinguished colored gcm'men wearing blue coat and brass buttons
 whom he offered as substitute for th' editor of THE BEE. Bro. White nearl, died of laughter because he thought h' : saw strong resemblance between them
 On Wednesday evening, Feb. 18th, tn . New Orleans University Singers will giv' r a concert in the Methodist Ghurcf. Thes i Jubilee Singers are highly spoken ofby tn D press and we doubt not they will have full house. The proceeds are for th l benefit of the Sunday-sehool library. r The Alert Hose company heiu their an > nuaI meeting on Tuesday evening" tn
 following officers were elected: Wm
 Leigh, Foreman; Vim. F. Bailey, Sec. Frederick Bevans, Treasurer.
 The Alert Fire company held their al y nual meeting on Wednesday evening, tn l following officers were elected for tn ;. year ensuing: O. H. Hubbard, Foreman |. A. R. Lockwood, Assistant Foreman :. Chas. Bailey, Soc; Lafayette Bevans k Treas. s. $. Amblcr, T. T. Foster all Perry Drew, Trustees; A. c. Williams ,- 1 Samuel Kyle, Beni. F. Foster, Financ n Committee.
 > Persons desiring to contribute article
 to the f,ir, will please leave them. r. I.Tishers Hall this week.
 e At a meeting of Co. 4, Monday nigh C 1st Lieut. Frederick Cole was electe :. Captain, to fill the vancancy oeeasione " by the resignation of Capt. H. A. Gilber s 2d Lieut.. w. II, Hoyt was chosen 1st, al d Sergeant Geo. Ferry was elected 2d Lie g tenant. W.