The Newtown bee., 1889-02-22
LONG HILL.

Complimentary supper and entertainment,
to Mr. T. A. Sperry of New York, the famous
southern explorer. Given at .Beachcroft,"
Razzie- Dazzle Orchestra of Bridgeport and
their friends, Tuesday evening, February 10,
1889.
Thus read the title page of the pro-
gram for the entertainment at Bleach
croft" Tuesday evening. An invitation
had been extended to the Cracker club
and many members of that famed organ
iZation were present. Until the arrival
of the Bridgeporters, the evening was
passed in social converse and badinage,
which was suddenly interrupted by the
blast of horns and glare of red and green
fire, as the city teams drew up at the
door. In a few moments, members and
friends inf the SRaZZle-dazZle orchestra
appeared and rendered the first number
OF the program. Like all others, it was
full of excellence and was heartily APP
plauded. Sickness and absence necessi-
tated slight changes in the program.
E. +. Hallen is an admirable elocution-
list and his rendition of Chow Rubenstein
Played the Piano" and Selection from
Nicholas Nickleby'' were all that could
be desired. Messrs Brown and Boland
sang and danced 1.-THE Two Thieves
with great gusto and their ballet might
well be envied by many professional
Every solo was excellently given and
Miss Ginaud, who sang 1.-The Breaking
of the Day." was encored. The select
ion from "Chimes of Normandy and the
duet by Mr. Brown and Miss Fannie Da.
mon were also enjoyable.
Sidney W. Capers, who was assigned
| to the autoharp solo, was absent, but MI
| Allen proved an acceptable substitute
and was recalled again and again, the
| sweet tones OF the instrument possessing
| an alluring charm. After the last mum
| Der, sumptuous supper was partaken.
| According to the program, Mr. Halter
| should have presented Mr. Sperry, the
hero of the evening, to the audience with
a few pleasant remarks about the wealth
1 er, the trouble with Samoa and the dan
ger of Long Hill being annexed tC
Bridgeport, while Mr. Sperry replied with
some of his Southern experiences as 1
drummer. Instead, Mr. Hallen told al
about Mr. Sperry's trip through thu
South, with completeness of detail tina
astonished even Mr. Sperry. He, how
| ever, came up smiling and related few
more adventures. A few INDUCED il
dancing, after supper.
Parlor Program at o'clock.
Overture, Richmond, Ringieben. Orchestra
win Sanborn and Harry l.; Hunt, violins; A
| NJ. Engelhard, trombone; Frank W. Boland
| cello; VIII C. Brown, double bass; Miss Fan
How Rubenstein Played the Piano, f. F
| Hallen.
The Two Thieves, Song from Erminie, Mes
| Srs Brown and Boland. Last appearance o
| these artists before setting out on a danger
Gus tour of Fairfield and Southport. Musi,
Waltz, Only Blue Bell, Howard, Orchestra
| Solo, Mr. Luther Allen.
selection from Chimes of Normandy, M
Smiths Comic Opera Company. Grenicheux
Mr. Gaylord. Gaspard, MI Brown. (scenery
and costumes in imagination)
T. A. Sperry Schottische, Orchestra.
Solo, "The Song that Reached my Heart,
| Miss Fannie 4. Damon.
Solo, Miss Ginaud.
Our Babies Polka, Langley, Orchestra.
Duet, Mr. Brown, Miss Fannie Damon.
Cheek" Miss Lille Damon.
Solo, Miss Sadie l.. Kelley.
Selection from Nicholas Nick1eby, Mr. Ha
Autoharp Solo, Mr. Allen.
What the Dicky Birds say, Erminie; TIL
hangers March, Desormes; Orchestra
supper Call Next.
F. j. Squinobal has erected building
24x30, 12-foot posts, on corner of w.
Coan's pond, for storing ice. 1t is est
mated to hold 400 tons.
The Housatonic Ice Co., with abou
100 men, are filling their ice houses
Many of the men are from a distance
some boarding with G.. NJ. Robertson
John A. Fulford and Charles III. Walker
1t is said that F. I'll. Coe is erecting tn
longest building in town.
Rev w. j. White will preach his an
nual missionary sermon, next Sunday a
80 p m.
Mrs Fulford has an addition to he
boarders, making ID.
The M. E. church have an organ O.
trial from Marshall 81 Smith, New York
Mrs Frank Sherman has A youn
chickens; the. oldest brood of nine ar
six weeks old.
Several of our citizens, who met il
Good Templar's hall to discuss tn
building of public hall, which me
with general approval, adjourned t
meet again Wednesday, 9th, at tn
same place. Everybody is invited.
Blacksmith w. 8. Gildersleeve expect
to leave for his new home in Bridge
port, next week.
T. s. N. E. was to meet with Misse
Toucey, Thursday evening.
An unusually pleasant meeting of tn
t. ). N. K. was held at Miss Lottie Ben
nett's, Friday. Besides the usua
amusements, the supper was served an
eaten in unique manner. The clotl
was spread on the floor, which was, 70
the nonce, smooth and shelly beach a
the side of old Ocean. Then, seate
around this festive board, the merr,
members of this celebrated society en-
joyed their sumptuous meal.