The Newtown bee., 1889-07-05
The Fourth at NewtoWn.

Though the night was dark and stormy, the Fourth was ushered in by the boom ing of cannon and the ringing of bells. Throughout the day, the rain fell at in- tervals and effectually prevented any dis play. A few flags were hung out and business was generally suspended.
 ST ROSE PICNIC.
 Had the weather been favorable, the picnic given at St Patrick's grove would have been a huge success, far excelling anything of the kind ever held in this vi cinity. As it was, a large number at tended in the evening and it is estimated that the total receipts will reach $250. It is hoped that at least $50 of this may be net. The ball match in the afternoon be- tween the Rosebuds of Bridgeport and the Glens was postponed, although the Rosebuds came up in four horse bus. All other sports were. deferred, save a few races and the African dodger appa- ratus. Martin Blake won the apple race for younger boys and James Callahan was victor in a hurdle race Another prize was carried off by Dan- burian and then the races were abruptly stopped by Callahan's broken leg.
 During the rain, the refreshments, cake of all kinds, ice cream, candy, pea nuts, etc., were placed in the upper rooms at St. Patrick's hall; but, in the evening, they were removed to the grove and sold. Dancing to music by Peck's orchestra was enjoyed and the hall could not con tain the crowd. Many from Danbury and Bridgeport attended.
 THE BOYS PARADE.
 | In the morning, a company of 19 Sandy y Hook boys, brave in their bright uni. forms, marched to martial music through the Hook and street, saluting the BEE hotels and others. They were accom-
 panied by John Graham, who has care
 fully trained them, and they presented {
 creditable appearance. The line of narcf
 was: Form at Dr Betts, march to S..P
 Glover's, countermarch to flag pole il the street, to head of the street, to l.. c
 Morris's, to Sandy Hook, to II. L
 Wheeler's, disperse at Dr Betts. The, were received with enthusiasm and wer
 photographed by E. c. Fairchild. 4
 substantial lunch had been prepared | Dr Betts', but, on account of rain, was necessary to serve it indoors. Ralp G. Betts was captain and he was accon panied by Gustavus Betts as Georg Washington, escorted by two color beal l CTS, Bell and Brdsey Sniffen. Rohbi : Graham, base ball man, with Howe an : BriscOe as color bearers: four fifer, i. Paul Chapman, James M. Betts, Hoba, Warner, Howard Bassett; base drum ' mer, Charles Betts, with Josep s Dayton as assistant; six snare drum F Johnnie Graham, Louis Briscoe. Joh, i. nie Dayton, Walter Crofutt, Harry CT, X ham, Eddie Orgelman.
 U THREE CASUALTIES.
 c By the breaking of shaft eli -- Thursday, Homer Congo and his con
 panion, named Smith, were throw S from their blackboard. Congo, who W. t under Smith, was badly hurt and was 2 once taken home in the buckboar
 which was temporarily repaired. I
 Sites, who was called, found that the ' was an impacted fracture of the left h ,f joint. He reduced the dislOcation al if sent for Dr J. c. Lynch of Bridoepol who was expected this morning al s whose services were required in consu Y ation. Congo will be laid up for six 7. eight months.
 H. While racing it St Rose picnic, Jam re Callahan fell and broke bone in his lt thigh. He was carried home and { Y fracture reduced as quickly as possib p He will be laid up many weeks by t ne unfortunate accident.
 re Two of the masons employed at Re he au seua ean,s sn tn nb b,,ms nse XXI lon % mnasea
 of one was badly hurt.