The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1891-10-23

liam Allen of Minneapolis, also visit her.
The Sunday school Of the First Con-
gregational church celebrated its Har-
vest Home by exercises OH Sunday even
ing. The hall was tastefully and pref
tily decorated with vegetables, fruits,
bowers and grains Of all kinds. The ex-
erc1ses consisted of harvest carols, reci-
tations by some Of the scholars and solos.
Every1hing passed off nicely. The reci-
cations Of Master Albert Brown and Miss
Lena Anderson and the recitation and
singing of the infant class were especial
" conmendable, Monday evening there
gatE cred at the hall a good sized au-
tiience. who bid freely on the many ar
tio7es which we're offered tor sale, as on
this evening the annual harvest sale oc
CURED. The position of aucticneer was
filed by 4. z. Wakeman, Benjamin Belts
j. l.. Morehouse and B. Wakeman, two
auCt i0neers serving alternately. The ar
gic3os offered consisted Of the many
products raised and articles made by the
members of the Sunday school. About
$75 was realized from this sale. This
money is contributed and used exclusive
ly for the purpose of establishing and
sustaining new schools in the South and
West.
Wednesday evening, number of the
teachers of the Sunday school met after
the regular prayer meeting, at the par
sonage and discussed the ACCESSIBILITY of
starting a Normal Bible class for the pur-
pose of making a systematic study of the
Bible. The pastor, Rev Mr. Child, is
much interested in this movement and
wishes that one might be formed.
The inside work on the new church is
progressing rapidly and it is hoped to
have some portion of it ready, early in
December. 1t has been decided that the
kitchen of the church shall be put in the
basement of the building, if that now
provided proves to be too small, as it is
feared. This will in no way prove det-
riment to the church, as it possesses a
very fine cellar, indeed one that it can
feel proud of.
Active measures have been taken and
almost completed for the appointment
of special constable in town. The man
selected, Mr. Nash of Black Rock, is one
most competent, having already had con-
siderable experience. The boys are Civ
en- fair warning and, if they fail to give
heed, they may have reason to regret
FI1iy ScIn A 1nl III fiHTn hnc
also been engaged and will soon be on
duty.
II. Edwards Rowland and family have
removed to New York for the Winter and
closed their house.
William Burr is having new house
built just north of what is known as the
Munson place, now occupied by William
Miller. The cellar is dug and the foun-
dationa are being laid.
George Hoffman is having a small
house bnilt for him just mont of Mr.
}3etts store, The building is being put
up by our wajt known carpenter, E. II.
Smt:,
James q. Buckley, the euter,sislng and
genial clerk of Mr. Pickett. is 70 take
short t3iu South for his health, He ex-
pecGs IL start, oexJ Monday, aud will
aroy at Washington.
Tie regular monthly business and So
olaI meeting Of the Christian Endaavor
socie.y of the Congregational uburc! was
held at bliss Eleanor ). Bullley's, Tues
day evening. Quite fair representation
was present, The first part Of the even
ing was given up to business. A reSoIu-
tion Of regrs al the loss of Miss A. b.
Gilbert, tjle late secretary and treasurer
who mas now removed to Bridgeport, was
passed unanimously. A special commit
tee was appointed no arrange plans and
carry them out, for the purpose of sup
porting the Fresh Air scheme. This is
plan by which 10 Or II children from the
city can be lodged and boarded for 10 or
II weeks in the country, the children be-
ing changed every two weeks. After the
business was done, slight refreshments
were served and singing and other social
features were managed III.
E. w. S. Pickett, the well known gro
Ger, has opened a feed department in
connection with his grocery.
George Bunnell has the contract to fill
in at Tin Bridge for the railroad.
Mrs Arthur Sherman and family of
Southport have visited Mrs G. M. French.
Jack Frost gave us a touch, this week,
but he has been very lenient. We look
with regret at the sad havoc he will soon
make with the beautiful grounds about
Fairfield, especially at the Rowland res
idence, which has been bower of lowell
ness by the skillful hand of Florist Horn
of Southport.
Morris Wilson, former resident of
this place, was buried, Tuesday, from
Bridgeport.
The raiders returned home, Sunday
evening, with less plumber, as farmers
have gathered what has been left for
them. They talk strongly of a petition
for protection, as their fruits and vegc-
tables have become common property.
If the thieves are driven off, the owners
meet with threats and insults. Mrs Mel
son of Fairfield Woods, while driving off
miscreants from her apples, met with
rude usage. They attempted to choke
her. but held came. So many foreigners
are about that it will become necessary
TO protect the farmers.
Luther Nichols, committee of Holland
Hill school, has placed / fine heater in
the school house.