The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1891-03-13
GREENFIELD HILL.

the South, where he has spent the Win
ter.
Charles Banks has returned from his
visit in Weston.
David Smith has recently traded his
horse with David C. Beach of Trumbull
for a horse and mustang.
Elmer Buckley has recently bought
new horse.
Mr. and Mrs Jesup Jennings, with
friends, will celebrate the fifth anniver-
sary of their marriage, Wednesday even
ing, 18th. We understand large num-
Der of invitations are out.
Fred Thorp has bought new yoke of
oxen for A. r. T. Nichols.
Mr. and Mrs Frank Edwards rejoice in
another son.
Masters Clarence and Harry Edwards
are with their aunt, Mrs III. Burr Ogden.
Andrew Sherwood commenced work
with Frank Meeker, March l, over on
McKenzie's Point. They intend to do eX-
tensive farming, this Summer.
The residence of the late Horace Og-
den is for sale.
Maurice Morehouse drives a new horse.
Special thanks are due Mrs George
Banks and Mrs Matson for the varied and
pleasing exercises at Band of Hope
Cot o,,Iy HIT
and attractive miss of five, rendered two
pieces. She is a particularly fine de-
claimer. Rev DR. G. S. Plumley was
present and made an address. He en-
rolled his name as a member. Next
meeting in Burr's school house, as usual
the 2Ist.
Mrs William Wilson is sick with rheu-
matism.
Thomas Perry's woodhouse caught fire
from barrel of ashes, last week, but
serious results were prevented as the
flame was soon discovered by passers-by
fortunately belated that night.
Misses Emma and Eva Ferris spent
Sunday with their Grandmother Lyon of
Redding.
Mr. and Mrs f. l.. Sherwood attended
the funeral of their aunt, Mrs Aaron
Sherwood of Bridgeport.
Mrs Wilson Sherwood has been at
Fletcher Lockwoods in Deerfield.
Last week Thursday evening, a party
of friends assembled at the pleasant
home of Mr. and Mis- Franklin Raymond
to give their son Art. surprise, which
was a decided success. They found him
busily engaged mending harness. He
looked up with establishment as guests
walked in, but soon recovered his usual
ly calm spirit and all were at once made
welcome and a right good time enjoyed
by all. Tiddledy winks proved the most
fascinating game of the evening, while
plenty of music, both vocal and instru-
mental, winged the pleasant hours all too
quickly. "A few choice selections were
well spoken by talented young lady,
after which refreshments were served
and the light fantastic tripped until the
wee small hours of Friday morning warn
ed the happy company that it was time
all honest folks were at home Thank
ing Mr. Raymond and family for their
kind hospitality and hoping to meet
again in the near future, they regretful-
ly bid good bye to the happy scene and
wendell their homeward way. with an oc-
casional foot of the horn.
Miss Emma Jennings and George
Meeker are both reported as recovering.
1t is only a matter of q short time before
they will be as we'll as usual.
john DAZZLING, who, for several years,
has worked for Mr. Bronson faithfully
and well, has left Greenfield, having en-
tered the employ of Frederick Sturges.
This change took place, Thursday, 9Th.
Mr. Dalling's home for the future will be
Fairfield. AS resident of Greenfield
Mr. DAZZLING was respected while Mrs
) DAZZLING will long be remembered in the
/ place as one of the kindest and most
2 helpful of neighbors and we wish them
- much happiness in their new home.
The Band of Hope held its fortnightly
-. meeting at the Centre school house
> Saturday, 9TH, with a good attendance
-. The interest in these meetings is wei
sustained, as it deserves to be.
: The pupils of Buckley, Greenfield Hill
/; district school will give an entertain
e ment for the benefit of that school al
Academy hall, Wednesday, March IS
The entertainment will consist of read.
7 ings, music, rectations, tableaux, dia
logues, etc., and an attractive program
may be expected. Admission 15c
: Doors will be open at Is p IN, and
the entertainment will commence at s.
t Mrs Charles Bradley received few
< young people at her pleasant home
Tuesday evening, March 10, being assist
8 ed by her young kinswoman, Miss Fan
, ny E. Burr, who is visiting her. Ar
engagements for an evening of uninter-
rupted enjoyment had been made with
much care by Mrs Bradley, who is past
, mistress of that art; and whist, "Betsey,' ,:
an elegant collation., dancing and music
followed each other in rapid succession,
bringing late Cor shall we say early)
hour, before any of the company real
, lied the fact. The company, at break
: ing up, unanimously rendered Mrs Brad
: ley vote of thanks for her kind and
hospitable reception.
One of the most pleasant family gath
/ erings of the season was held at the resi-