The Newtown bee., 1890-07-11

 another struggle. One of the most in- teresting features of the close of the fair was the club swinging by Eddie Bennett to, who is indisputably entitled to the of the State. His manner of handling the club shows long famili- iarity and constant training. Before closing, the BEE desires to say word in regard to the excellent order preserved in the buildings and throughout the open grounds. Deputy Sheriff F. NJ. Pike was chief of police and was assisted by an eff ficent force, but their services were hard ly required during the encampment. There was an utter absence of the row dyism sometimes seen at similar enter and intoxication was a thing unknown. The town, as well as the council, has reason to be proud of this fact.
 W. B. Penney is spending several weeks in Millerton, N. Y., and Is said to be covering third base for the local ball nine.
 G. Arthur Banks has four horses at his livery stable near the depot.
 The marriage of Matthew Anderson and Miss Kate O'Brien was performed at St. Thomas church, Fairfield, last week, by Father J. c. Coleman, in the presence of few friends. After the ceremony, Mir and Mrs Anderson repaired to their future home, where reception was held and congratulations and presents receiv- ed. They are on a wedding tour to New York and elsewhere,
 Capt J. V. Ryder, conveniently locat- ed at the entrance to the fair, did a thriv- ing business, last week.
 Frank r. Sherwood is spending q couple of weeks vacation at home.
 A new center board and trunk have been put into Frank F. Sherwood's crack canoe Omeme, one of the honored boats of the A. c. A., by c. W. Wells.
 A. O. Jennings treated merry party of young people to a sail on his yacht Agnes, last week; Moses Bulkley took out another party in the Fauna.
 When the Nereid is ready to be put in- to the water, she will be flyer. She is to be cutter rigged and will have all ap- pliances for speed.
 A new cabin is being put on COmmo- dore Frank Smiths Tripoli, Robert Birch doing the work.
 c. W. Wells and wife returned from a visit in the Berkshire hills, last week.
 The famous old Priscilla, the speedy yacht whose name was once on every lip, was here, last week, anchoring of Phipps' hotel.
 J. II. Coles's yacht is on the ways, be- ing painted and caulked.
 The Four O'Clock's met with Mrs James Wentz.
 Rev Mir Boylston of Long Hill preach ed in Trinity, Sunday. A large congre gation was present who were much pleased with the manner in which he con ducted the service.
 Dr E. II. Wells was in town, Friday and Saturday.
 There was meeting of the vestry oi Trinity at MT Jelliff's house, Monday evening. Oliver Bulkley, Francis Jellif and R. P. Curtis were appointed com mittee to attend to supplying the pulpit
 Rev w. c. Richardson is to preach al Trinity, next Sunday.
 Mrs and Miss Elsie Bulkley are at the Isle of Shoals.
 Miss Rodman, who has visited Mrs Hen ry Bulkley, has gone to Easthampton.
 Mir and Mrs E. B. Whiting and four children of New York, Misses Helen and Eva Young of Chicago, Mir and Mrs At wood and daughter of. Philadelphia are at Mrs William F. Elwood's.
 Mrs Selden and family are at Toms River for the Summer, but expect to re- turn to Mrs Elwood's in the Fall.
 A valuable horse belonging to Hon E G. Burnham of Bridgeport was sent to Edward Henshaw to board, last week, but escaped the first night, wandered on the track and was killed, the night of the 3d, by freight train. It was family horse and a great pet.
 Miss Rosalind Cobin Is expected at Mrs w. F. Elwood's, next week.
 The schooner Mary Elizabeth of Jen nings's line is being overhauled and4pui in good order by John F. Hawkins ol Port Jefferson.
 The hard pine used for the platforms at the Washingto school grounds hal been bought by Thomas Slattery.
 Miss Alice, daughter of Sheriff Horace Wheeler of shelton, is at l.. F. sher woods.
 There are four members of the Ameri can canoe association in Southport, k. C Sherwood, Frank P. Sherwood, Rober r. Wakeman and Lewis B. Curtis and i Is probable that delegation from her will attend the annual meet at Jesup' neck, Peconic bay, on the eastern shor of Long Island. The meet will occur il August and circulars setting forth the at fractions of the place and giving instruct ions to those visiting an A. c. A. mee for the first time have been issued t members. Peconic bay is q delghtfu place, midway between Sag Harbor an, Greenport and is so situated as to be al most an ideal location for this purpose