The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1891-11-20

these more solid refreshments, candies
were sold by party of ladies occupying
the stage. These were Mrs A. o. Jen
nings, Mrs l.. B. Curtis, Miss Annie
Buckley, Mrs o. Il. Sherwood, Miss Pom
eroy and they made very satisfactory
sales. At the housekeeper's table, {
brisk business was carried on, as we'll al
ament was an immense cake beautifully
decorated, sent by Mr. Oehmichen from
his bakery. The Ouija board, manipu
lated by Miss Pomeroy, told things boil
true and false, but was amusing. The
thanks of the town are due to the ladies
who have so persistently worked for the
public good. Three cheers for them anc
three more for the Harvest supper. The
net profits amounted to about $3.50
Much credit is due to the general man
ayers, Mrs Oliver Buckley and Mrs E
M. Buckley and to those who had charge
of the other tables and booths, whose
names were given in the last BEE.
Friday night, officers from Fairfield
and Bridgeport raided barn,a short dis
lance from Moody's mill pond. 1t was
situated just inside the Fairfield line. The
officers surrounded the barn and found a
number of toughs sleeping in the hay
mows. They were taken to the police
station in Bridgeport. Several were
bound over to the Superior court charg-
ed with burglary and two, Sheridan and
Fox, were reserved for the Fairfield au-
thorities. They were tried, Saturday af-
ternoon, before Justice E. L. Wells, found
guilty of being Migrants and were sent
enced to 30 days in jail and fined S. and
costs; in default of appeal or bail, they
were remanded to the Bridgeport jail.
This breaks up a gang of the most hard
ened youths in the city of Bridgeport.
The police of Bridgeport have been on
their track for some time, as they were
implicated in numerous burglaries in the
city and probably, in Fairfield and South
port.
Miss Storey, the celebrated instructor
in the Delsarte system, gave the first of
a course of lessons to a class of 20 young
ladies, Tuesday morning, in Washington
hall. Notwithstanding the heavy storm,
all were present.
Thursday, Goth, being Thanksgiving,
Services at Trinity, Friday evening,
will be at 30, not Z, as announced last
week. The change was made at the re-
quest of many of the congregation. Sun
day evening service will be at 7 O'Clock.
A large party attended Bunnells
theater, Saturday, to see Mo
deska in "Much Ado About Nothing"
The plans for the new Trinity rectory
have arrived and give universal satisfac
ton.
Miss Mary Callahan of New York spent
Sunday in Southport.
: The J. C. Bowers has been at the
Simon Banks wharf with a load of New
York fertilizer for Jennings Sc Sher-
wood.
Rev Mr. Holman and wife were called
to Newton, Mass, last week, by the ill
ness of Mrs Holman's mother.
G. Buckingham has been hindered by
the painters, but expected to occupy his
new house, this week.
Miss Gerry of East Orange, N. ia
sang as soprano in Trinity's choir, Sun
lay.
Capt j. V. Rider captured the largest
toad fish ever seen here, at the oyster
grounds, Monday.
The George Edwin broke the record,
last week, by sailing twice in the same
week, on Monday and Saturday. The
Falconer sailed Tuesday and returned,
Sunday night, the Mary Elizabeth sailed
last week Thursday night.
James Watson of Weston, father of
the blacksmith, is sick with grinders
Rev b. f. Gilman from Drew semi
nary, the son of Rev b. A. Gilman,
preached an excellent sermon, last week
evening, in the M. e. church.
The extra meetings at this church are
continued, this week. Rev DR. Clark of
preached a first class sermon
to few on the stormy night of Tues
day. Messrs Remsen and Weeden return
ed home, Monday, after doing much
good. Several have come to higher
Christian experience. A few have
found the Savior and scores are now
seeking him in the Sunday school. The
names Of those two laymen will be as
precious ointment poured forth. The
were very larges both
and evening, Sunday and sever
al young people came forward for
prayer. Rev S. A. Sands will assist the
pastor, Thursday and Friday evenings Of
this week.
Mrs HendricksOn Of Mill Plain walked
from her home to church, distance of
nearly three miles, Sunday.
Alexander Washington has kept two
teams at work.all Summer carting at the
Hand place, besides hiring an extra team
part Of the time.
G. G. Chambers had two new boats ar
rive, this week, one round bottom, one
o skiff.
Northrop Bros. have broken ground
for new house on Pequot park.