The Newtown bee., 1879-04-15
S oOdburf.
NUMBHR sEVESTY-sEvEN.

Several weeks ago, tho choir of the Woodbury "Old First, on invitation of tho choir of "Old Jpdea" in Washington joined them in giving concert for the hcnofit of thc late Dr. Fowler. The con- cert was proposed before he died, but was not giyen till after his death, when abo ayails were given to his family. They had a crowded house and the concert gave great satisfaction. "As one good turn deserves another the Judea choir returned tue compliment, and united with our choir in giving concert at tho First Church last Tuesday evening. The church was filled, both flo Is and gallery, with an appreciative and applauding au- dience. The door receipts were large and the avails are to be devoted to church purposes These two choirs are composed Of the best material, and have been un- der the instruction of that skillful and effective teacher, Hon. Earle Bucking- ham, of Washington, and are not excelled by any choir In the country, as is be- licved. In that praise requisite of sue cessful vocal music, tho clear pronunci- atlon of the words, these choirs, having been well instructed, excel in d marked 1eyrce It Is a farce for a choir to stand mp, ''in row." and emit a volume of sound. signifying nothing, without pro pounclng single intelligible word, as is the custom of the greater number of cholrs. In this as woll as ill time, and other particulars, these choirs have been woll drilled. MT. Buckingham is the Aeader of the Judea choir. We are glad to see this interchange of courti=ies be- tween the two best choirs of rye ancient toune."
 The sudden death of the junior partner of the fiEpa of G. Bcardsley X Son, was noticed in thcsc articles some week since. The F.,tI tI,.,r t, ha mess alone. now that his only child was gone, he feeling himself to be on the steady side of life. and without induce ment to toll on, and also knowing there was no necessity for It.. He has there ore sold o"t his stock in trade to new firm consisting of Messrs. Seeley of Washing ton. ana Lennon and Harvey of this town. under the firm name of Seeley, Lemmop * Harvey. We know the last two they being our neighbors, and MT. Seeley comes well recommended We wish all success to the new firm, aSsur- ing them that they have obtained the best business location in town. We also Ayarn them that they will have to show forth the best business ability to fill tho place vacated by the old firm-as they constituted one of the best business firms in allthis region. NAMELEss.
 The district schools and Parker Acad .emy commenced their Spring term last week Monday.
 Alonzo Smith while peddling meat fol Perry Bros, last week Tuesday at tho upper part of Main St, had the whif1le trco break, letting the pole drop down, SC that tho horses cleared themselves iron tho wagon. The horaes ran about 5 l.. miles, whom Mir. BuTtonoTyrrel stopped them.
 Rumor says that Dudley Smith hai hired out In Stratford to superintend | farm.
 Tho members of the Woodbury Librar, Association met at their room last Mon day night and made arrangements witt Win. T. Bacon, Jr.. to keep the books &c at his store SO that all members can ge n book at any time they wish, instead o meeting once q month IS heretofore.
 Hector Baldwin has put up very eie gant fence In front of his fine residence
 Curtis's Silver Cornet Band and severa .xsA1sns Hs.4t so Danbufy, Last TAufslay