The Newtown bee., 1892-02-19
STAMFORD.

STAMFORD.
 "The November Meteors" was the sub- ject of MT Butchers lecture in the Town hall, Monday evening. This was the last of the regular Winter course and the committee who have had them in charge are much encouraged by the patronage given them. Plans are made for se- ries of entertainments for next season more attractive than anything yet fur nished.
 Rev MT Maxwell preached in Christ church, Sunday.
 Sheriff Clarkson is again able to attend to his duties.
 B. H. Merrick is quite i'll.
 Miss Cornelia Curtis gave reception to her Baptist Sunday school class at her residence on Academy hill, Saturday.
 Mrs Smith sang in the Congregational church, Sunday evening.
 The new barn which Bedell Benjamin is building is about completed. Will SGdSR Has D6eu
 About 50 couples joined in the grand march at the 17th annual ball of Mutual Hook and Ladder Co.,, last Friday even- ing. Guests from several out of town companies were present. Music by San- some and supper by Clinton and Holmes. All voted it one of the best balls ever given by the company.
 Frank H. Futile has made application for license to sell liquor at the Ferry.
 The Town hall was crowded, on Tues day night, at the entertainment given for the benefit of the Odd Fellows home. Miss Lulu Wolf presided at the piano, ,as- sisted by Miss Helen Stagg. The vocal music was furnished by Mrs Frank L. Curtis, Misses Ona Curtis and Ida At wood. Messrs Brown and Bennett were seen in "The Troublesome Servant and Misses Dimond, Parker, St Hillier, Goul- der, Green and Mrs Goulden in two other short plays. Miss Amy Cradduck gave pleasing recitation. Many Bridgeport people were in the large audience.
 About 30 members of Indian River grange of Milford visited Housatonic grange, Saturday evening. After the usual lodge routine, MT Miles of Indian River grange presided. Nathan Smith read a paper on Sanitation of the Farm" Charles Ayres on ''How to Im- prove the Farmland Mrs Ayres on''How to Make the Farm Attractive" Vocal and instrumental music filled up the 'chincks" and a Imaginable pantomime by Miss Northrop and Messrs Clark and Fenn brought down the house. A lunch assisted in making a very pleasant even- ing.
 The reception given by the E. A. C.'s is said to have been a success. As the BEE representative received no invita- tion, no authentic report can be given.
 Capt John Brooks, an old resident of town, died at his residence on New Lane, Monday morning. He has been in fail ing health for some time and an attack of the grip terminated fatally. He leaves wife and one daughter, Mrs Chester Dorman.
 Thomas Cook is selling trees and vines.
 The Kings Daughters met, Tuesday afternoon, with Miss Agnes Thompson.
 The dancing classes meet now in the Town hall. The new class numbers about 45.
 The Congregational Christian Endeav- orers gave supper and sociable in the lecture room, Thursday evening Proceeds to lessen the church debt
 John Lucas, living on the Old Farm road, lost a stack of hay by fire, Mon- day night.
 Co. K had a large attendance at their ball, Thursday night.
 George Cradduck has sold his meat business to Messrs Smith, Burbank and Fryer, who will carry on the business at the old stand under the firm name of F. l.. Smith < Co. These young men are well known and no doubt will receive fair share of public patronage. MT Crad- ducks many friends will regret to know that his failing health has obliged him