The Newtown bee., 1889-05-10
A GLANCE AT PARLoR ROCK.

A "LANStI Al IAhIOh hoSAs
 That Parlor Rocks popularity is in creasing goes without saying. Last year, it's pleasant walks, it's cool, sequestered hooks, it's tranquil Lily lake and Lake Content, with the dashing waterfalls be- tween, were enjoyed by thousands after thousands. This year dates have al- ready been engaged for favorite days during the entire season. Negotiations are going on for many more and the crush will doubtless be greater than ev- CT before. A large percentage of the picnics will come from the Naugatuck valley, reaching Long Hill by the Derby extension. The earliest date engaged is June 26 and Manager Harris does not in- tend to open the grounds until about the 20th. Little repairing is to be done about the grounds proper and the usual Spring cleaning is nearly completed.
 It has been decided, however, to util- ize the land owned by the railroad on the west side of the track and base ball diamond will be laid out, nearly opposite the rink. An old stone wall has been re- moved, the ground cleared, the ball field plowed and rolled and laid out with mathematical preciseness. I. S. Coan is doing this work.
 To reach the bah field, which will be perfectly visible from the old grounds on the east side, rumor says that a bridge will be built. If constructed. the bridge will spring from the rock short distance north of tha entrance, curving high over the track and resting on the rocky bank opposite. The center of the arch will be at least 20 feet above the rails to allow a brakeman, standing atop a box car, to pass beneath, with plenty of leeway. Probably the bridge will be as high as the railing on the bank. The electric lights and all other appurtenances are in first class order and Manager Harris, with confident smile, awaits, though not inactively, the opening of the season.
 A number of the horses brought in a few weeks ago and exhibited at c. H. Walkers have already been sold. They are fine lot, including trotters, family and work horses.
 Throughout the town, but especially in Long Hill, apple tree worms have made their appearance in large numbers. Some 15 years ago, they were so numer- ous as to entirely ruin the apple crop for miles around and for several years the yield was light. A few years ago, they re-appeared, but in smaller num- bers. To exterminate them, the best way is to thrust a pole having roughened end into the nest, which will adhere to the pole and may easily be wound ur and drawn from the tree. If the nest is on the end of a limb, it may be cut off In either case, the insects may easily be crushed or burned. Prompt action alone will insure good crop of apples.
 By the improvements at R. c. Tousey's barn, the cellar, necessarily open, has been thoroughly ceiled overhead, to keeI the cold from the horses on the floor above. The walls of this story have also been ceiled and both stairways enclosed Changes have also been made in the stalls and there are now two single and two box stalls, conveniently situated and easy of access. The whole barn is well arranged. MT Tousey's 4-year-old Ham bletonian, sired by Melrose, whose rec ord is ? 24 I-4, is now in Bridgeport. Il has not yet been speeded, but gives prom ise of being fast.