The Newtown bee., 1889-11-15
NICHOLS.
REBECCA's TRIUMPH.

No better evening could be desired than that of last week Thursday evening, when the ladies of the Nichols Village Improvement society gave one of their famous dramatics in Cooks hall. The audience was larger than at any previous entertainment and comprised many from Bridgeport and elsewhere; J. Squino- bal brought four loads from Long Hill. The ladies presented 'Rebecca's Tri- won thunders of applause, while the in- strumental music by Miss Fanny Thomp- son and the singing by Miss Mary Sher- man added much to the enjoyment of the evening. "Rebecca's Triumph is a three-act drama, showing how Rebecca, who was found in the woods and brought up by Mrs Delaine, discovered her real aunt, who proved to be Mrs Rokeman, wealthy lady. In girlhood, Mrs Roke- man and her younger sister had loved the same man and, when he fled with the younger, the elder had closed her doors and her heart against them, living lone ly life on her vast estates. Act I. is the
 
 girls cooking club, under Rebecca's di- rection, had gathered. Mrs Rokeman's runaway horse was stopped by Rebecca, who assisted her into the room where Crazy Meg finds them. Meg tells so much of Mrs Rokeman's past history that she threatens to have her locked up. The second act represents picnic scene, when n discolored note, years old, is found, signed Hector Gray and taken by Mrs Rokeman, who recognizes the name as that of her sisters husband. A par Tor in Mrs Rokeman's house is the scene of the third act, when Mrs Rokeman and Mrs Delaine, her old nurse, discuss the possibility of finding the missing sister, toward whom Mrs Rokeman Is induced to entertain kindlier feelings. An inter- view follows between Mrs Rokeman and Crazy Meg, in which Meg discloses her identity as Clara Gray, perfectly sane. The sisters were reunited and Meg was found to be the mother of Rebecca, who, as niece of Mrs Rokeman, completes her triumph. Each of the many parts was taken with unusual skill and faith fulness. Special mention, however, should be made of Mrs Linder as''Rebec- ca," Mrs c. J. Thorpe as "Crazy Meg" Mrs George Amber as the colored ser want "Gyp," and Mrs Will Nichols as the Irish servant "Katy." Instruction in the musical line was given by Mrs k. c. Am bier and the scenery was admirably painted and arranged by Mrs Booth. The picnic scene was particularly attractive and reflected great credit upon the artist. After the entertainment, substantial supper was provided and met with gen. erous response. It is thought that at least $75 will be cleared, which will form a satisfactory nucleus for the fund in aid of macadamized roads. Although so sue eessful, the ladies do not intend to rest upon their oars, but hope to give another entertainment with each succeeding moon. St Paul's choir, East Bridgeport, is expected soon and it is said that "Re- becca's Triumph" may be repeated in the near future.
 Though still suffering severely, War ren E. Plumb is beginning to rally and all his friends earnestly hope that he may speedily recover from his serious accident. Last week, while at Fairchild & Sons mill, his left hand became caught in the machinery, which, although moving slowly, crushed it with resistless force. He was taken to the office of Dr F. c. Starkweather, where, with the as- sistance of Drs Robert Lauder and De- Wolfe of Bridgeport, three fingers and part of the palm were amputated, leaving only the thumb and forefinger. Dr Starkweather skilfully attends him.
 It has been necessary to omit services but once since repairs and alterations were commenced at Trinity church. The addition at the rear has been enclosed for some time and the interior fittings are now being placed in position. Three kinds of wood, whitewood, ash and pine, are used and win be finished in natural colors, with the border somewhat reliev- ed by band of carmine. The plan of the renovated church has already been given in the BEE, but it may be noted, in addition, that the vestry room Is on the south side of the chancel and the library on the north, with space in the latter for altar hangings, etc. Provision has also been made for storing lamps and other necessary articles. The church will bt greatly improved when completed.
 A valuable horse belonging to Dr F.C Starkweather died, last week, after al illness of only four days. It had caugh cold and pneumonia quickly ensued. | was heavy loss for the doctor, who wa for several days without steed.
 Ground Is to be broken, this week, fo the drainage of the school house grounds The survey has been made and stake driven for l0-ineh tile.
 Owing to delay in pushing the wor on the repairs at Trinity church, ther will be no services at the church on Sul day, 17th. It is earnestly hoped that e' en though the work be not entirely con pieted, service may be held on the flo lowing Sunday, 24th.