The Newtown bee., 1892-06-17
SOUTHPORT.
ANNUAL FAIR OF THE sAsQUANAuG A

ISOLATION.
 The fifth annual supper and fair of the s. V. I. A. was held in Washington hall, last week Thursday. For several days, the young ladies had been busy arrang- ing the booths and decorating the hall. The drapery was in yellow and white. The stage was decorated with flowers, potted plants and evergreens. At the left of the entrance, near the stage, was the fancy and stationery table, presided over by Miss Carpenter, Miss Bradley and Misses Banks, in an admirable man. ner. Next was the cake table, loaded with tempting cakes of all kinds and de- scriptions, under the care of Miss Corbu- sier, Mrs Disbrow. The tea and coffee was served by Miss Thorpe at the end of the room; there were small tables for those who wished to indulge in the good things provided. The post office was conducted by Miss Susie Beers and Miss Lottie Watkins and was draped in Amer ican flags and evergreens. The letters distributed were instructive and amusing and many were just to the point. The candy booth was trimmed with light blue and white; the drapery formed an arch and was caught up with punches of daisies. The candies were temptingly displayed on old blue and white Canton china. The table was still further decor ated by vases filled with blue, pink and white daisies. The candies were largely home made. The booth was presided over by the following charming young ladies: Miss Wells, Mrs R. P. Curtis and Miss Elsie Bulkley. The flower booth was draped in yellow and white, fes- tooned from the ceiling and largely dec orated with box. The beautiful cut flowers, which had been kindly contrib uted by the neighboring florists, were tastefully arranged in pretty jardinieres and were only equalled in fairness and beauty by the bevy of young ladies who were in charge: Miss Martica Waterman, Miss Bessie Wakeman, Miss Carrie Perry, Miss Alice Waterman. The lemonade we'll was between the flower booth and the stage. Wakeman Sherwood and Jon- athan Wells showed their proficiency in the manner in which they disposed large quantities of lemonade to their custo- mers. The ice cream was served from the side room under the care of Miss Jos ephine Elwood.
 At 30, a number of children, under the charge of Mrs J. H. Perry, appeared in the following program:
 Tableau "Of For the Seashore."
 Tablaau HPackjnp DOllV'S Truukb
 Duet, Misses Esther Waterman and Marga- ret Holman.
 TabIeau, "The Cobbler Shop"
 Tableau, "The Busy Housekeepers."
 Duet by Miss Carrie and Master Richard Perry.
 Tablean, "The Flower Sale"
 The audience was enthusiastic and each scene was heartily encored. Attorney E. l.. Wells announced the different tab leaux.
 At s o'clock, the one-act operetta, "We Will have to Mortgage the Farm,'' was pleasingly rendered by the following members of the Epworth League of the Methodist church: Mrs Wilbur Jen- nings, Miss Gertie Jelliff, Miss Gilman, Miss Jelliff, Clinton Osborne, George
  'singing school'' was then rendered by Mrs A. P. Jennings, Mrs Wilbur Jen- nings, George Churchhouse and Herbert Gilman.
 Notwithstanding the indictment wealth CT, the hall was packed and everything was sold before 10 o'clock. The receipts are especially gratifying.
 The annual meeting of the taxpayers and voters of Southport school district will be held in Washington hall, Wednes- day, June %, at 8 p m, for the election of school committee and other officers for the ensuing year.
 The annual meeting of the Sasquanaug association was held, yesterday, in Wash ington hall. Several important matters were acted upon.
 The property known as Turney's pond has been bought by Simon Banks. He is draining it and will fill it and make fine building lot, in place of what is now an eyesore to the town.
 Charles J. Banks has entered the en- ploy of A. c. Muser. He will still con- tinue to carry the mails.
 Children's day was most delightfully."- observed, Sunday, June 12, in the M. E. church. A large audience greeted the pastor in the morning and, amid a gener- ous display of flowers and before taste fully trimmed altar, four beautiful child ren were baptized, MT and Mrs Fred Rus co.'s little boy, Mir and Mrs Wallace Par cells three little daughters. It was touching scene and brought tears ito the eyes of.many in the audience when the pastor consecrated these little lives to was from John, 4. In the evening, an elaborate program was carried out by the Sunday school. The superintendent, un- der physical disabilities, arose to the de- mands of the occasion and led the school to the best children's celebration ever witnessed in this place, according to the judgment of the wise who were present. The program: Organ voluntary, choir. Opening chorus, ''Thronging to His Tenn ple," choir. Prayer, pastor.
 Responsive reading led by superintendent. Introductory address, s"The Angels Mes sage" Viola Wells.
 Song and chorus, There's Hope for Earth" choir.
 Scripture selection, "His Goodness and Mer- cy," Mrs c. O.Jelliffs's class.
 Song and chorus, choir, "sing Of His Good ness and Mercy"
 Recitation, "Take the shield," Henry H.