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The Newtown bee., 1889-12-27
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 Mrs Charles IIine has returned from caring for her mother, who has been very sick.
 Mrs X. II. shelton is poorly; Dr Shove attends her.
 Christmas tree nt the Congregational church, Thursday evening.
 Miss Stiles has returned from New 1a- ven. ... Mrs O'Brieu ant son have returned from their trip.
 Walter Stiles returned to Danbury Friday, after short visitat his mothers 5. l.. Warner is working for A. N Winship at blacksmithing.
 F. G. Wheelers two youngest children are with their grandmother, Mrs Julia Johnson.
 Mrs Gidney Stiles has dislocated hel shoulder.
 Congregational Sunday school Christ, mas tree, Thursday evening. Music, rec ilations, readings, speeches and an en tcrtainnent in the lecture room. Miss Minnie Beecher spends the holi days in Larchmont with her sister, Mir Hattie Jones. Mrs \. Harvey is very sick.
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RoXBURY.

The social hop ill the Town hall, last week Thursday evening, was enjoyable; 52 couples were present.
 There was an exhibition, last week Wednesday evening, in the Weller's Bridge school house, given by the schol- ars, which did credit to the teacher, Miss Gallagher.
 Christmas tree for the Episcopal Sun day school at the rectory, Friday evening.
 Christ church is beautifully decorated, as it has been since lS40, the longest pe- riod of successive celebration of any church in Litchfield county.
 Sociable at Mrs Mallett's, next We'd nesday, New Years night.
 George Barnes finished ploughing q three-acre lot, Monday.
 Mrs c. Morehouse of Meriden with her daughter, Mrs Hill.
 Mir and Mrs John Mahoney had sor born, last week.
 Everett uurlbutt Is spending Christ mas vacation nt home.
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pROOKFIELD.

Samuel Thornhili is very sick from q complication of difficulties, of which the kidneys seem the pre-disposing cause.
 The funeral of Mrs Joseph Elwood took place on Sunday at l D III at the Brookfield mission, Mir Whitcome con- dueting the service.
 The funeral of Burtis Skidmore, who died on Tuesday, S3 years old, took place as his late home on Thursday Ut l D m; Mir Whitcome conducted the service.
 Miss Florence Mapes is spending the holidays with Mrs James Lee.
 Miss Emma Kellogg is to spend the Winter in New Jersey.
 Homer Jones, Frank Whitcone, Fred Beers, Howard Peck, Misses Susie Whit come, Julia Hawley, Henrietta Ruggles and Miriam Taylor are home for Christ mas; also Mrs Robert Hungerford and son Mortimer.
 The young people are to have dance in the Town hall, Friday evening; good music has been engaged.
 The Sunday school festival of St. Paul's passed off very pleasantly, though the da .h of rain just at the time people | were starting diminished the attendance slightly. The presents were displayed 1 on Il Norway spruce about 20 feet III height. The branches were quite thick, l but every one was loaded with presents and candies. The 200 wax candles iliu- minated the tree brilliantly, making one of the finest ever prepared for the school The singing of carols, accompanied by Master Clarence Jones with the cerDerl l made the service enjoyable and we'll per meated with the Christmas spirit.
 Christmas doings of I unique ordei l ,xara uaryad trn for tho little ones bV the I teachers and friends of the Ccnpregation al Sunday school on Christmas Eve. Al an early hour, the children filled tht church and, with eager eyes, began t examine and speculate about myster I ious looking slide which seemed to star from the tallest pipes of the organ. com ling gracefully down through q lattice q greens, bringing mp in front of the pull pit. A beautiful Christmas exercise : ssThe Light of Judah, well rendered D, the children with the help of the choiI
 interspersed with recitations of hig order. A brilliant light filled the churc
 as the children were singing the Sfa
 Song and something of the wonder ( , tllc shepherd sh0ne in the faces of al ' After pleasing remarks by the pastor, sound of bells was heard outside, rel
 deer hnpfs were plainly elanibering l. the sides and roof of the church. Enc
 trunpets and the sound ofa merry yoie' q when suddenly Santa Claus appeared
 d window amid the greens. He iinmed r. ately took command of the toboggaIi an
 while he read from his big book ti
 names of the good boys and girls of q school, down came the gifts in jol
 slide. After good night and bIer t. Christmas to all, he suddenly disappea
 ed.
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Trinity,s Christmas Festival.

The church was neat in it's tasteful Christmas garniture of holly from Mary lnnd. mistietoe from England and pine md laurel from our own New England fields. There was not festoon i'll the church, showing how prettily church may be decorated without long and tedi- ous labor. On the front ofthe choir was the sentence, "We praise Thee, Oh God; ;" on the side walls, "Ilail, Prince of Peace, i" '.Glory 10 God in the Highest, ssGood Tidlngs of Great Joy" God, our Savior;'' beside the chancel window, ssEmmanucl,- ,- "God with us, "Peace on Earth, Good Will to Men" 1t is difficult to give description of the artistic arr engagement of these sentences, some on Sfed and others on white background, fringed with holly and the memorial tab let's filled in with solid square Of color and trimmings. The Christmas tree in front of the chancel rail was the especial attraction to the children, Christmas Eve, who marched in singing the procession al, ssuark, the gladsonle Christmas mus ic' and ,interspersed the service with -Iist. list to the chime of the Christmas beIls. ssJoy to the world, ''I.isten to thos. holy voiees,'' ..Christmas bells" .sHark the herald angels sing.n Rev G. M. wilkins, the retiring rector, preached an appropriate Christmas sermon, pictur. ing the shepherds to whom the ahgel -ong canie as symbolizing the lowly ones vf earth to whom the Gospel has evei come with glnddest welcome, rather than to thu naughty pride of pomp and riches. The fruit borne by the tree in cIudcd Il purse of Sl00 presented to Re, MT wilkins with this appropriate senti mcnt: M ReIher with "Merry Christinhs rom h irinnds nnu parishoners, who, deeply re mruttinR his departure from nmong them. eS tend their wMrmeat love and kindest wishe N thst success may attend him in his new hei' of lahor. Another pleasant feature of the giao some exercises was this greeting iroL l;ev George V. linsley. the inconlnl rector. which was read by Rev MT WI
 kins.
 hope your Christmas service will be n, of xInsinesn, echOiux the spirit ot tue uA' l.ieusr give my greetings i9 the pnr,,,,n Ina tnrlsun,s Eve serytee nndi especially, '
 ti.e Joyful children.
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Rev G. T. Linsley Accepts.

Rev G. NJ. Wilkins read the following letter of acceptance from his successor on Sunday:
 n. C. BEERS, CLERK AND SENIOR WARDEN OF TRINITY PARISH, NtwTOWN, CONN.-Dear sir: Your letter ot the 18th instant, informing me of my unanimous election to the rectorship of Trinity parish, Newtown, Conn, is duly re ceivad. l have Given the matter careful thought and prNyerIul consideration. This call has come tO me in such way that the will of God seems plain and the path of duty clear. hereby accept the rectorship offered me according to your letter and firmly be- Hevc thitt, in doing so, am acting according to Gods will and in the line of my Christian duty. l cannot rightly leHve my present work before February and will inform you, Us soon Us possible, of the exact date when can enter upon my new duties. May the joint efforts of parish and rector rebound to the glory Ot God and the welfare Ot the souls com miltud To my charge. ] am sir faithfully yours in Christ, George T T.Linsicy, Greenwich, Conn, December 20, lSS9.
The Newtown bee., 1889-12-27

Mrs Jennie Jennings, better known to Newtown people as Miss Jennie Roberts, who formerly lived at John L. Hughesss, died, last week, at her home in Danbury, after suffering with Bright's disease. About two years ago, she married George Jennings and removed to Danbury, where the funeral was attended from her late residence, Saturday at l p m. The burial was at Lands End cemetery. She was member of Newtown Congrega- friends.
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NEwTowN, CONN, BEE.

The nEE Man was agreeably surprised by Santa Claus, who employed his fellow iaborers as agents. It was com plete surprise and, though unworthy of such kindness, the BEE Man feels all the more grateful. For number of years, the BEE force has labored shoulder to shoulder and, though there has been some friction, there has been great for bearanee and untiring industry. The BEE Man has had experience enough in newspaper work to know that there is not more trustworthy, sincere and in- dustrious office force in the State and it Is to this fact that the BEE so largely owes it's unparalleled prosperity and sue cess. The BEE readers should appreciate thls when the weekly grlst of news comes to them and how many among the hundreds of readers have won the warm regard and personal friendship of one or another of the LEE force. The BEE has not reached its climax yet, please God to bless lofty aim and hard work and, while few country weeklies in the State can match it's circulation Or influence, ''with malice toward none, with charity for all," it's course Is upward and on ward. God bless you all, kind readers, correspondents, subscribers and adver- tisers, In tn Is glad holiday time!
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BEDDING.

Friday afternoon, Mrs Rufus Banks, formerly. Mary Burr Bartraln, well known to the older people of Redding, was bur- jed in the Hull cemetery Mrs Banks has been in failing health for some time, but died suddenly tt last with heart disease. She had been during the latter part of her life with her son Fred in East Bridgeport, Ut whose home she died. She WAS 6 years old.
 II. E. Jennings moved Mrs A.J Peck, bag and baggage, to Stepney. ell route to iier honle in Western New York. She is quite lame from the effects of her re- cent shock.
 Rev b. Taylor intends holding Il series of meetings on the Ridge during the week of prayer.
 William J. Gorham was in town, Sat urday, looking remarkably we'll for a man reported dead. Miss Julia H. Sanford received Il pres ent of ,: shad, the first of the season, from Sam Wells.
 Mrs John Colgan and sister Isabelle came from Bridgeport, Friday, to spend l the holidays It home. l Henry Whitehead has fine lot of hol. l iday goods for sale Ut reasonable prices
 Give him call and patronize home mer \ chants.
 Ihc ladies of Christ church, Reddins
 Ridge, will give an entertainment, witt
 vocal and instrumental music and sup T per, for the benefit of the organ fund. al < Whitehead's hall on Wednesday evening !. January l. Admission 2Oc, including
 supper. All are cordially invited. stormy, first fair evening. Committee of the Congreg gational soc 7 ety.: H. E. Rumsey, Eben Hill, S E Gorhanl; clerk and treasurer. L. Sar 7 ford collectors, F H. Ice, H. $. O'
 born,
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SOUTH BRITAIN.

We wish all the BEE readers a Happy New Year" and hope for many more.
 We miss our genial friend and super intendent, W. E. Mitchell, who has been confined to the house several weeks with Fl severe cold.
 One of our oldest citizens, Justus Pierce, who would have been S9 in Feb ruary, passed away, Monday morning. Burial on Wednesday at l D m, services conducted by Rev David Pierce.
 Pierce hollow school house has been thoroughly remodeled. The school room proper is done off in native wood, with new desks and seats, which the children will find much easier than the old and all newly painted. John Pierce and bro- ther Sam did the work and made fine job of it. We think that when Miss Per kins opens school, next Monday morning, she will hardly know the place, as it is said to be the ''tinest school room in town We congratulate teacher and scholars.
 w. l.. Platt and wife visited Shelton friends, last week.
 Miss Lake closed her school, Friday, for month vacation. We shall all be glad to see Aunt Mary" back again.
 Road Cart' Agent Snow has beer spending several days Ill town, LOOK bne train at Shepaug, Tuesday, for home Almost every farmer thinks nowadays sshe must have q road cart, consequent ly business in that line is brisk. The Purchase school house was pack ed, Tuesday evening, by happy compa ny. Santa Claus and Christmas tret was what drew the crowd. E. N. Treat kindly loaned his organ. First WAS sing 1 ing by the whole school, followed by | recitations, organ solo, remarks by visit ors, vocal solos, with banjo accompani ment by Louisa White and Lottie Cam concluded by good singing and the dis. | tribution of gifts. We wish all of the participants many happy returns of tht day.
 l Mr Pinkham. a brother of Mrs Dr Ran kin, q steamboat engineer on the grea
 lakes, is visiting his sister. Miss Hazeltine had several visitors il
 her school, Friday. A paper edited b, I one of the pupils and some general liter ary exercises gave pleasure to the wis itors.
 Mrs Fsslch has returned from her wis l it in Canaan. o.n.
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Christmas at Dr Betts's.

William E. Ackley and family and niece, Miss Jennie Roberts of Vassar col lege and Mrs Emily A. Bennett were guests of Dr Betts's family, Christmas day. James Betts came home from Pas safe and, with the large family of musi- cal boys, the day and evening was an en- joyable one. The brigade, with drum, fife, ,piccolo, harp and piano added to the old lady, Mrs Ackley, 90 years of age and Grandma Betts made their appear ance upon the floor and danced polka to piano time, with the youngest two of the family keeping step, the joy and mirth of the occasion reached it's culmi- nation. Master James Betts and Miss Lena also entertained the company with appropriate declamations.
The Newtown bee., 1889-12-27

A number of Newtown friends att tended the funeral of Mrs Michael FitZ- gerald at Leverty street, Bridgeport, last week; Edward Troy and Jeremiah Carey were among the pail bearers. While at this funeral, Mrs Joanna Hayes Is said to have taken the cold which re- suited in her death at her residence on Ilarral avenue, Sunday, 72 years old. The funeral was held on Wednesday at 8 q m and the body was brought to New town for interment In St Rose cemetery.
The Newtown bee., 1889-12-27

New officers of Hiram chapter, No. l., R. A. M.: H. F., James NJ. Blackman; D., $. D. Croffutt; S,, Philo Nichols O. H., John l.. Sanford; P.S., James Coles :; $. and T., A. E. Clark; k. A. C., C. A.. Hough; NJ. Sd V., George ". Botsford; NJ. 2d ", Ammon Taylor; NJ lst ", John Vain; T., Conrad Derlam.
The Newtown bee., 1889-12-27

Trinity choir was assisted in it's fine Christmas music by Nestor A. Wedge bass and William Tomlin tenor. The morning service was mostly from L. O.. Emerson's music, the opening piece by Herbert and the last hymn by Willis. The program:
 Anthem. "GIory to God" Herbert. Nenite.
 Gloria Patr.
 To Deunl.
 Jubilate.
 Anthem Hymn.
 Tibi.
 Hymn.
The Newtown bee., 1889-12-27

The social gathering at Mrs Edgar F. Hawley's tasteful and elegant home on Friday evening was enjoyed, notwith- standing the absence of two things very dear to the heart of Newtown ladies,- gentlemen and cards. But with such conversation and such sweet music, who could not be content! Mrs Hawley has some rare qualities that, in marked de- gree, fit her for entertaining, viz, a kind heart, a gracious manner, not too stitf and tact. An elegant lunch was served in the dainticst of styles.
The Newtown bee., 1889-12-27

A special meeting of the beard of health will be held at the town clerks office, Saturday, January 4, at p m, to choose a physician to the board, in place of Dr Sites, resigned.
The Newtown bee., 1889-12-27

All members of the Republican club are especially requested by the president to meet at "The Windsor,' Newtown Street, on Thursday evening, January ?, at 30 pm.
The Newtown bee., 1889-12-27

The teachers of the sandy Hook pub lie school were che recipients of Christ mas remcnbranCeS from their pupils. Principal Thomas J. Corhctt received q garnet plush clock and beautiful cards 1; Miss Ella Llllls of the intermediate de- partmcut handsome plush photograph album and cards; Miss Jennie Briscoe of the primary room wHs presented with a tie tots.
The Newtown bee., 1889-12-27

The Town hall is being handsomely trimmed and thereby placed in readi- ness for the first annual ball of the Knights of Columbus, New Years Eve. Arrangements are all but completed for a pleasant time to all.
The Newtown bee., 1889-12-27

Zernh Britton fell into n cattle guard on the Bethel branch in Plumtrees, Sun day and broke his leg above the ankle. Dr Benedict of Bethel reduced the frac- turc.
The Newtown bee., 1889-12-27

Invitations are out for the marriage, January |, of Edward Sutliff of South ington and Miss Carrie Beers, daughter of Julius A. Beers of Walkers Farm.
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Rev G. NJ. Wilkins will preach his last
 sermon at Trinity, next Sunday and will at once remove to New York, officiating at St Luke's chapel, the following Sun day.
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SHELTON.

Mrs J. Coley Field, once Miss Platt, q native of Stepney, died, last Friday, af- ter long illness, 44 years old. Funeral from her late home on Monday, with bur ial at Stepney.
The Newtown bee., 1889-12-27

Some of Abbie's friends called upon her at the aims house and left tokens of remembrance for Christmas. She is not very well and it is d comfort to see old friends. .-. .
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Rev T. 0. Munson is expecting to re- main over next Sunday and spend the week in Sandy Hook and Southville mak- ing pastoral visits.
The Newtown bee., 1889-12-27

Notwithstanding E. F. Hawley's Christmas sales were larger than ever, this season, he still has n good assort- ment left, which will be sold at a great discount.
The Newtown bee., 1889-12-27

Great bargains in horse blankets and Win ter goods of all kinds at E. F. Hawley's.
The Newtown bee., 1889-12-27

Although E. F. Hawley's holiday stock was a third larger, this year, he has sold out as well as usual and the balance he offers at special bargains.
The Newtown bee., 1889-12-27

Jerry Nolan, with force of men, has been leveling and repairing the Housa- tonic tracks at Hawleyville.
The Newtown bee., 1889-12-27

Look at F. F. IIawley's assortment of New Years cards and booklets, all new md lateat designs.
The Newtown bee., 1889-12-27

Miss Stella Skinner, Il niece of Mrs $. N. ScudIcr and student in the Pratt art institute in New York, spends the holi- days at Quarry Farm; Mss Susie will re- turn home after a few weeks with York State relatives, the cousin for whom she cared having recently died.
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]. w., George F., Will Y. IIoyt of Bridgeport, Frank $. IIoyt of Amherst were home, Christmas.
The Newtown bee., 1889-12-27

Frank Middlebrook of Danbury has been with his mother.
The Newtown bee., 1889-12-27

c. II. Bennett, the popular shoe merchant 339 Main street, Bridgeport, is now offering the remainder of his stock of holiday slip pers at prices which will interest those who are in need of them or have, possibly, defer red buying up to date. His. stock of boots, shOess and rubbers was never before so com plete as at the present time and all may rest assured who favor him with Il call, of an inn mense stock to make selections from of q re- liable standard and the prices at this house are always the lowest.
The Newtown bee., 1889-12-27

Fine line New Years cards and booklets all new at k. +. Hawley's.
The Newtown bee., 1889-12-27

Taylor & Iubbell offer corn at 95c per bag of two bushels for the balance ofthe year.
The Newtown bee., 1889-12-27

A pleasant euchre party at the resi- dencc of F. l.. Curtis, Thursday evening.
The Newtown bee., 1889-12-27

Don't miss the new ad of the Park City clothing house, on the second page.
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!, Mrund Mrs George k. Couch and son George of Brooklyn have been holiday
 guests of l.. C. Morris.
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Mrs II. T. Nichols is very sick and recovery is considered doubtful.
The Newtown bee., 1889-12-27

Ladies prayer meeting, next Tuesday afternoon, with Mrs Middlebrook.
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The many friends of Itubart II. Curtis are glad to welcome him hack to Sandy Hook. He expects to return to Ludlow, Penn, after the holidays.
The Newtown bee., 1889-12-27

Don't forget the auction of the horse of Rev Mir Wilkins, with carriage and equipments, Saturday at p III.
The Newtown bee., 1889-12-27

Dr Warnes, the dentist in Bridgeport has q method of filling and extracting teeth without pain. Read his ad. on the sixth page
The Newtown bee., 1889-12-27

Mis- Katie E. Kelly is home from the New York hospital
The Newtown bee., 1889-12-27

Rev J. F. lToyt ofllciated at the grave of Mrs Rhoda Curtis, last week, Rev II. E. Mead accompanying the body from Bronkiield.
The Newtown bee., 1889-12-27

Henry w. Grady, the brilliant editor of the Ntlanta Constitution, is dead at at the age of ;IS, from q cold caught at Boston, a short tim" ago.
The Newtown bee., 1889-12-27

MrsA.M M Lyon offers her farm and home l, n Dodgingtown, consisting of house and Dulid- d5 eress suitably divided into blow. grass and woodland at a bargain. Owner sells pc cause sickness compelS it.
The Newtown bee., 1889-12-27

Mrs Dr F.. NJ. smith has visited in Danbury.
The Newtown bee., 1889-12-27

Mid-wcek service in the Congregations al church will be omitted during the hol- tdays.
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Mrs Silas N. Beers and Miss Susie are holiday guests hrrc. Also Miss Katie Camp, wlio Is again teaching al Collins vile.
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A LL PERSONS-Indebted to Dr J. A. Sites A are hereby notified that all accounts Doctor has sold his practice and will then leave town. All bills not paid at that time will be put into the hands of a lawyer for col lection, with costs added. DIR. J. A. STITES, Doctors Office, Sandy Hook, December Is,
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E. E. Grining and family of East Or auge, x. J,, are holiday guests of George r. DuuuOmbe at BroadNrw.
The Newtown bee., 1889-12-27

Remember, E. F. Hawley's store will be closed all day, New Years day, Wednesday,, January ,1s9o, being a legal holiday.
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New lot of mems and boys fur and woo caps just in at E. F. Hawley's.

\ CARD-To my friends and patrons. \ As l am about to make an important change in my business, I desire to close mp and do away with my old books. So all per sons having accounts will please try and surprise you with goods, good in quality, cheap tor cash or barter Thanking you for past patronage and wishing for liberal share of your cash trade in the future, re- main yours, etc., HENRY WHITEHEAD, Red ding Ridge.
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FARM FOR SALE.

yXyANTED Several yonng farrow = cows 2,y $, w must be good miIkers. MOkIlMEh HUB RET II, & SONS, Birmingham. Conn.
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JaI ANTED--A Tenant for the house on the
 " Hiram BearsisIey place on Elm street, Monroe. To q temperate and industrious man Eemployfnent will be given on my farm most of the time luring the Summer months. A family lywifh children old enough to weed and pick berries preferred. The family of last tenant earned $l00 per year picking berries. JAMES BURR, Monroe. Conn.