The Newtown bee., 1890-03-07
GREENFIELD HILL.

beauty, with the gaily dressed gentlemen and ladies, the flashing lights, the laugh ter and mirth. The reception continued from to D m and the rooms were light ed, in the evening, by candles and lamps, while blazing logs in four fire places threw out cheerful heat and ruddy glow. Miss Louise Plumley, Lady Washington, was attired in pink corded silk, with train, cut and draped in the style of other days. She was assisted by Miss Georgia Banks (Mrs John Jay) dressed in ashes of roses silk, with antique lace; Miss Hattie Sher- wood (Miss Custis), green silk Miss Liz zie Sherwood (Miss Coulden), pink and lavender silk. Of the gentlemen, Harry Sherwood (John Jay), who was usher, was attired in an ancient coat, with huge brass buttons, knee brooches, buckled shoes, ruffied shirt. Edward Sherwood George Washington was brave in complete suit of velvet, with ruffied shirt, wig, etc. Among the guests who were attred in the becoming garments of. days of yore were w. J. Sherwood, who rep resented the military; Dr Dunham and wife, whose costumes were ancient and local. In the supper room, the eatables, which comprised all that one could wish for both substantialS and delicacies, were presided over by Mrs William Hill, Mrs Dea Hill, Mrs M. W. Morehouse. The young ladies who so efficiently waited on the tables were attired in the dresses of long ago and were Misses Etta Perry, Emma Sherwood, Sarah Banks. The proceeds of the reception, which was in every way a success, were about $53, which will be devoted to the repair fund of the church.
 About 400 tons of ice are usually put up at Yerna farm and it will probably be brought from Maine, this year, if not ob- tainable nearer home. About 100 tons of old ice still remain in the houses.
 Mrs Milbank is improving slowly and was able to sit up few moments, Satur- day.
 Rough stone for the abutments and foundations of the new bridge at Browns brook has been obtained from land own- ed by Charles Jennings &5 Son, near the bridge. They and Horace Jennings have donated quantity of stone for this pur- pose. Facing stone, however, is of better quality and is trimmed by John Collins, a Massachusetts stone cutter, who works under canvas shelter at the side of the bridge. The wooden frame, upon which the stone arch will be constructed and which will afterward be removed. was placed in position, last week and a few stones laid.
 Frederic Bronson, who went to Flori- da on Vanderbilt's special vestibule train, was expected home, this week.
 Miss Carrie Perry has returned from Long Island and has resumed her posi- tion as organist. During her absence, the place was acceptably filled by W. k. Purple.
 William Price suffered paralytic shock, last week, crippling one side.
 Dwight B. Adams lost valuable .Jer- fey heifer, last week.
 Miss Mamie Hubbell has returned from visit with Norwalk friends. It is understood that stakes are to be driven for a new house for Col X. R. T. Nichols, near the one now occupied by him. Uriah Perry is to do the work and the house is to be somewhat like that recently built by J. l.. Harlem, on Fair field avenue, Bridgeport.
 Advertised letters at Greenfield Hill: Jackson B. Ferris, Mrs Jonithan Bald wins, Mrs Mary J. Banks, MT M. J. Ben jamin, E. l.. McClain Mf. Co.,, Miss Ber- tha Voorhis, Mrs Lena Thorbes.
 Charles Richards has moved from Oli- yer Burr's tenant house to Camp Sher- wood.
 For the present, at least, work has ceased at Bronson's new quarry near Cornelius Connors's and the engine has been taken back to the old blacksmith shop, where it is in frequent requisition for grinding, etc. A sufficient quantity of stone for the bridge at Browns brook has been got out and there is also enough for the foundation of the new barn on the east side of Verna farm. The stone was considered hardly suitable for build- ing purposes.
 Ulysses B. Smith, who died ill Bridge port, last week, was buried from the Con- Crt. asat iaf har IT.iI af 3 ,, m, Rev Dr Plumley officiating. The bad weather prevented large attendance, but a goodly company of relatives and friends gathered to pay the last tribute of re- spect. He was buried at Oak Lawn eem- etery, the pail bearers being from Bridgeport. Mir Smith spent his former life in Greenfield Hill, where his mother died when he was babe. He left the hill about six years ago.
 Thomas Collins, who is doing the ma son work on the new bridge, has been laid up for Q few days.
 Two books belonging to the library of the late s. L. NJ. Barlow, formerly of Greenfield, were recently sold at auction for $500 and $4O0.
 Mrs Huntington has been canvassing Greenfield for history of Fairfield coun- ty.
 Fourteen relatives pleasantly surprised Miss Adelia Gray, Tuesday, February 9, assisted in celebrating her 18th birth day. The day was happily spent by all and many gifts were received by Miss Gray.