The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1892-10-28
TALES OF TWO COUNTIES.
SOUTHPORT.
THE BANKS TIN WEDDING.

THE BANKS TIN WEDDING.
At an early hour on the evening of thu
25th, people began to gather at the pleas
ant home of Mr. and Mrs G. Arthur
ding. The house was soon packed tc
Overlooking. Buckley and Burr OF
Greenfield Hill furnished plenty of good
music for dancing which was enjoyed tC
its fullest extent. A bountiful COLLATION.
was served and if any went away not
satisfied, it was their own fault. Mr. and
Mrs Banks were handsomely remember
ed, one room being literally packed with
presents of all kinds and descriptions.
The company left in the small hours,
having spent delightful evening.
The gas machine in the Congregational
church has been sent to Springfield to be
repaired.
Captain j. V.Ryder is visiting Long Is
land friends.
Mrs b. H. Wells of New York was in
town on Sunday.
Mrs Edwin Buckley and family have
returned to Brooklyn.
The chestnut picnic of the Epworth
League will take place tomorrow.
The joint debate between Attorneys E..
Livingston Wells and Howard N. Wake
man, has been postponed till
tomorrow, at p m. 1t will be in Wash
ington hall. George b. Bunnell will pre-
side and Mr. Wells is to open. The
friends of both parties are to turn out in
force, ladies and gentlemen. All are in
vited.
Governor Buckley is to speak in Wash
lngton hall, tonight, at o'clock
The celebration of Columbus day at
the public school was decided success.
The program as published was carried
out. After the flag was raised by the
children, they went into the hall, where
the recitations and songs were we'll rem
dered, showing careful training by the
teachers, A. o. Oakley and Misses Hen
shaw and Kealie. Mr. Purdy then intro
duced School Visitor E. l.. Wells, who
spoke to the children about the flag, the
possibilities that each had to reach high
stations or honors and their duty as boys
and girls. He was received with cheers.
Rev DIR Gilbert made a pleasing address,
full OF humor and instruction. He was
we'll received.
Judge Glover has decided to reopen
the estate of Joseph Belts, deceased, and
has extended the time to November H.,
for the presentation of claims against the
estate. Lawyer Wells appeared for Mrs
Josephine Buckley of Pennsylvania and
J. Belden Hurlbut of Norwalk for d. b.
Bradley, Jr., administrator. Mrs Bulk
ley's claim will be argued before the
commissioners on November 18th.
1t is reported that the Pequot library
association will give the late residence of
+. b. Monroe to any one who will re-
move the same and fill up the cellar.
Those desiring to remove it may apply
to Mr. Monroe, Murray Hill hotel, N. Y,
or to Judge Perry in Southport. Some
one ought to take up this offer.
The joint debate between John S. Sey-
mour and Stiles Judson, Jr, took place in
the Town hall, Tuesday night. j. D.
Toomey, Jr, was chairman and introduce
ed the speakers in his usual pleasing
manner. Mr. Seymour spoke 40 minutes
and presented a strong argument for the
democrats which Mr. Judson endeavored
to demolish in behalf of the republicans.
The hall was crowded.
Senator o. S. Platt spoke in the Town
hall on Wednesday evening.
A hearing on the application of Simon
Banks, administrator on the estate of
Bridget Smith, to sell the real estate, will
be held at the probate office on Monday
morning.
A meeting of the vestry of Trinity
church was held on Wednesday evening.
They will meet again next Monday in the
chapel at p m.
A large house greeted Eli Perkins, Sat
urday night.
Don't forget the harvest supper of the
s. V. Il. A. on November 3d.. Let every
one go and help the good cause.