The Newtown bee., 1879-08-06
Huntington.

Misc Carrie M. Latin, daughter of MT John K. Latin the well-known singing teacher, of this place, has accepted the position of organist of Christ's Church, Btratford. for the ensuing year. Miss Latin entered upon her duties on Sun day last. Her many friends in this town will rejoice to know her appointment has given good satisfaction, which we take from the Stratford correspondent of the Bridgeport Standdra
 On Wednesday evening, July 30, the ladies of St. Paul's Church gave lawn party for the benefit of the parish at the residence of MT. John R. Latin, who very kindly gave the use of his grounds. at which the lawn party was held. The evening was all that could be desired Old probabilities giving us one of the best moonlight evenings of the week. The grounds were brilliantly illuminated with bright lights suspended from the trees. A large platform was erected for those who wished to dance, and was very well filled by the young people all the evening. Splendid dancing music was furnished by the East Village Quadrlle Band. Mrs. Louise Davis, of Stratford, was presont, and favored the company with several beautiful vocal selections. Mrs. Davis has a very fine soprano voice and Is talented musician. Her articu- lation Is the best we have ever heard, which shows at once Mrs. Davis has by careful study earned the reputation of ranking among the best amateur singers In Stratford. Her singing was the crown- iug part of the evening, and was listened to very attentivcly by the largo audience present. About seven o'clock our citizens began to assemble and by nine o'clock it Is estimated that they were between three and four hundred people; delega- tons from Bridgeport, Birmingham, Stratford. Bethel, and adjoining towns helped to swell out the numbers present i; each one seemed to have an enjoyable time. A very fine supper was prepared, to which 6 large number did ample justice. As 1t was exceedingly warm, ice-cream and lemonade was in great de- mand. and at one time the rush w;t, 50 great that it was with difficulty you could be served. ibut all were waited upon. there being large quantities. About $ o'clock Miss Carrie NJ. Latin had all agreeable surprise by the appearance of the Bethel Cornet Band upon the grounds. They appeared in their new and shOwy uni forms. Their playing was beautiful, and they not only won Miss Lattip's heart by their delightful music, but of all the guests assembled, and especially our citizens also. by their fine appearance el be proud of the success of this young band although but eight months organ iSed they excel many bands of years standing. Whenever they see fit to visit our town again they may be sure of cordial welcome. Their visit was duly appreciated. as they came in q large four horse omnibus distance of sixteen miles. and Ut their own expense. At the close of the evening MT. Latin made az propriat0 remarks and presented the Bethel Cornet Band with a very hand some loaf of cake. The party proved perfect success both financially and socia- bly. About $75 was netted, which we think was very handsome. Our thanks are due to Miss Latin for courtesle5 eX- tended to your correspondent.
 "J. B. B."