The Newtown bee., 1892-09-23
The White Plains flag pole was raised,

At the annual meeting of the Congre-
gational society, September II, the fol-
lowing officers were elected: Society's
committee, w. B. Coan, Lewis Brins-
made, ". F. TAFT; clerk, r. p. Burton
collector, secretary and auditor, w. s.
Plumb. The following appointments
were also made: Organist, w. S.
Plumb; ushers, e. Ell. Rodgers, j. L.
Beach; trustee of the Lorenzo Sterling
fund, w. b. Coan. 1t was unanimously
voted to continue the weekly offering
system for another year and pledge cards,
accompanied by an annual letter and the
auditors financial report, will be sent
out at once. The society closes its f.
nancial year satisfactorily 1t has re.
ceived through weekly offerings, interest
on funds and money given for new bell
$1,000, of which $11s2 were the receipts
Of the weekly offerings. 1t closes it's
year with $171 in its treasury to meet an
outstanding note of $3.50. The society
confidently expects the hearty co-opera-
ton Of all, the coming year, in increased
individual pledges, that this one small in
debtedness may not only be removed, but
few much needed improvements be
made.
Four Chestnut Hill young people have
| decided to take the Chautauqua course
of reading, the coming year. A few
Trumbull people are considering it, also.
This is an economical way of self educa-
| ton at home with view of graduating
at the end of four years. The books are
| carefully written with a view to self edu-
cation, but still are not unworthy the
study of the most scholarly. Examina-
| ton papers are sent to each member for
private examination. Persons wishing
to enter ON this course of study should
begin October l. Information and books
may be found at Hayes G. Betts's book
store, Bridgeport. The course provides
for course of lectures on the university
extension plan and with very little ex-
pense.
The wide circle of friends of David B.
Human are anxious for his recovery
from his present severe sickness.
Last Sunday evening, Sherman Thorn
as had an overcoat, robe and whip stolen
from his carriage, while standing before
Stephen Beach's residence.
The Congregational church has voted
to buy new hymn books and have APP
pointed committee for that purpose.
The Y. 2. s. c. Il. will hold Long
fellow social at the parsonage, next
Tuesday evening. If stormy, Wednes-
day evening. A pleasant time is guar
anteed. All are invited.
Rev w. F. White is preaching short
series of evening sermons on the s'Para-
bles of the Kingdom" Next Sunday
evening, the subject will be 'sThe Parable
of the Mustard Seed" The Brookfield
responsive service ON this parable will
also be used. These services have prov
ed helpful in evening worship wherever
used. Frank Plumb will accompany the
organ with a cornet. All are welcome.
Miss Jennie A. Wheeler has been en-
joying the beauties of the Berkshires
with friends at Pittsfeld.
Mrs Frank Finch of Bridgeport visited
her sister, Mrs Edward Finch, last week.
Charles Killing is attending business
college.
D. Ell. Ward has begun cider making.
L. S. Nichols entertained his cousin,
last week, from Brooklyn.
Mrs Frank Ward is in poor health.
Mrs w. o. Beach is very sick.
S. c. Beach has bought horse from
William HubbeIl.
The Y. p. s. C. E. was led by w. S.
Plumb, Sunday evening.
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