The Newtown bee., 1892-02-26

obcpieIi uts to W VI t Pits. He will run his fathers farm.
 The benefit, Tuesday night, was | grand success and netted Miss Peck abou ;, $75. Much credit is due to c. H. Mans N field and Mrs c. H. Gilbert. The pro gram was slightly changed from tho
 first time, those who took part doing better than before. There were a few :. additional parts, which were very wei rendered. The program:
 Overture, orchestra.
 Quartet, Theo Smith, Walter Davis :, l.. Smith, Starr C. Barnum. Flag drill, 10 young ladies soldiers and . sailors.
 Solo, ''rhe Song of the Nightingale, , Theo Smith. Recitation, liking Robert of Sicily Mrs G. H. Gilbert. Tableau. Solo, Starr c. Barnuin.
 Banjo duet, Misses Angie Hull, Susie Mansfield.
 Bessie.
 Song, quartet.
 It concluded with short sketch, "Hospitality, or City versus Country Amenities Characters:
 Nathan, a farmer, William Dauchy.
 Aunt Debby, his wife, Grace Short.
 Harold Vane, city nephew, Bennie Short.
 Charlotte, Harold's wife, Edith Dib- ble.
 Leah, their daughter, Jennie Mans field.
 Miss Annie Smith presided at the pi- anO.
 Eureka orchestra furnished music.
 William A. Gilbert has moved into his new house on Henry street.
 Mrs Philander Barnum died, Tuesday night, after having suffered long time with cancer. She was about 72 years of age and was respected by all friends and neighbors. The funeral was held, Thurs day, at o'clock, from the house.
 Zalmon Whitlocl1, one of our oldest and most respected citizens, was strick en with a paralytic stroke, Sunday morn- ing and has lain unconscious since. He is S2 years of age and it is doubtful if he recovers.
 Mrs Benjamin Foster is very sick. Her recovery is considered doubtful.
 Little Leland, four-years-old son of James Amber, is very sick with but lit- tie hopes of recovery. Some weeks since, he suffered from scarlet fever and did not seem to fully recover. His pres ent illness has affected his spine. Scar let fever in a mild form has been quite prevalent among the children during the Autumn and Winter, but no cases have proved fatal
 A pleasant company of about 100 gath cred at the residence of Thomas Kyle on Greenwood avenur, Monday evening, the birthday anniversary of not only George Washington, Father of his Country, but also of Miss Jennie Agnew. niece of Mrs Kyle and one of Bethel's popular teach- CTS. After some hours in games, music and social converse, the company assem- bled in the parlors and Rev il. l.. Slack, in a pleasing speech, surprised Miss Agnew by presenting her with q beauti- ful guitar, the gift of friends present. Miss Agnew, in modest, pleasing man. ner, thanked her friends and expressed her appreciation of their gift. After the presentation, the company sat down to a bountiful repast furnished by the ladies. Then music and dancing were the order until the company dispersed. wishing Miss Agnew many returns of q happy birthday.
 The Band of Hope will meet at 4 90, Sunday afternoon, instead of 4 45, as heretofore. New members are being added each meeting, which is encourag- ing.
 Carpenters have completed E. N. Fil- lows new barn on Blackman avenue.
 G. H. Dinond spent Sunday in Meri- den. He went as delegate from the Danbury Y. NJ. c. A. to the State con- vention.
 A company of glass blowers expect to come here some time in the near future.
 No school, Monday; a few flags were displayed, but all the stores were open and the factories running.
 George II. Beebe and Mrs Nellie V. Baird were united in marriage, Tuesday evening, Rev II. l.. Slack officiating, at the Congregational parsonage. Rela- tiyes of the contracting parties were in- vited. After the ceremony, the guests partook of d collation. at the home of II. II. Baird, after which Mir and Mrs Beebe left for their future home in New ark. N. J., where Mr Beebe is engaged in prosperous business.
 The ladies of the sewing society of St Thomas church will give d supper in the parish house, Friday night, from until 9 o'clock. Supper 25c. Everybody is invited.
 FLEETWOOD.
 Mrs George Ridge, who has been ill for some time, died, Frddy; buried, Sun day, in Elmwood cemetery.
 Stephen Ferry has rented his farm to Edward Morgan of Roxbury who ex-