The Newtown bee., 1889-11-29

NNisvihV was ntic uy JuuSS 0iOfcI, who presided in most felictous man ner. Among other things, he stated that Fairfield council had invited its friends and neighbors to helpin celebrating what was well nigh it's centennial, inasmuch as the only difference between centennial | and the occasion in hand was that the centennial was popularly supposed to 1 mark the flight of 100 years; while the anniversary of Fairfield council marked the passage of 1(00) years, the same ex- cept the ciphers, and, as every one knows, ciphers count nothing. J. w.. Stickney of Bridgeport entertained the audience with an Irish dialect selection, "A Bicycling ExperienceH and, being encored, responded with parody on Poe's. "Raven," which he rendered with most telling effect in the German dialect. Mir Stiekney's two little daughters, Em- ma and Sophie, each rendered a recita- | tion, displaying remarkable talent for l their tender years. They also sang a kin | dergarten song. After more music by Mrs Hart, "Samantha's Trip to A. T.. Stewards" was graphically described by Miss Libbie A. Bogart, who had clad her self in the complete regalia of that ven- erable lady, and represented her most worthily. Being encored, Miss Bogart recited "Lord Ullm's Daughter" The recorders report contained a number of encouraging facts concerning the growth of Fairfield council. Starting just year ago, with a membership of 19, it now has 34 members, with several applications to be considered. After spicy recitatiOns by Mir Stickney and his daughters, Judge Glover introduced the speaker of the evening, Peter Dewitt of New York city council Mir Dewitt, in q hearty, ring ing voice, gave an admirable talk on the objects and a inns of the order, and the good work it has actually accomplished and he emphasized the fact that it has been instrumental in doing good sO- cially. People who ought to know and help each other, but who never would have done so otherwise, have been brought together in the order, in the most friendly relations. It is generally
 
 in putting the orders '"best foot for ward" The members from Bridgeport councils, agreeably to previous invitat- ion, adjourned to one of the school rooms under the hall, where the members of Fairfield council served very complete banquet. At it's conclusion came tOasts and speeches and it was nearly midnight before one could hardly realize it. The guests, at their departure, paid high tribute to the hospitality extended to them by the entertaining council and trust that they will be there to see when "Old Fairfield" celebrates another anni- versary.
 Miss Anna F. Burr returned from Brooklyn, Saturday.
 Miss Edith Burr of Brooklyn spent Sunday at II. E. Burr's.
 Miss Mary c. Fulton has gone to New York, to assist in caring for her mother, whose health is poor.
 Henry Bradley is able to be out once more.
 Mrs John II. Hull will have basket festival at her house, this week Friday evening.
 Once more the Crescents and the Ex- celsiors have met and once more victory has perched itself upon the banners of the Crescents. Even yet, the Excelsiors do not quite despair. Thanksgiving day was to witness a double game; at 10 m the Excelsiors against the Aspetucks, at the Bulkley field, and at 12 m the Cres- cents against the Sport Hills, at Platts- vile.
 GA Face with a Smile on it, the sub ject of Rev Dr Plumley's lecture for the benefit of the debating society, Thursday evening, December ,. Admission 10c; lecture will begin at 30.
 Last Friday evening, though seeming ly clear, rained anniversaries. On that date, J. T. MeAlpine of Samp Mortar completed his 10th year and his friends and neighbors gave him surprise. Their efforts were crowned with flattering sue cess. When Mir MeAlpine had recovered from his first astonishment, he set him. self to the task of entertaining his guests, in which he proved an adept and the rosy hours were beguiled with music, games and conversation, not to mention the dis cussion of divers good things brought for the occasion. When the happy party broke up, they wished Mir McAlpine many happy returns of the day and left substantial tokensof esteem in the shape of handsome Rochester lamp, besides other presents, both useful and orna- mental. MT McAlpine declares that he feels as young as when he was only 16 and we hope that may long be his exper- fence.