The Newtown bee., 1892-03-04
BEDDING.

Notwithstanding the unfavOrable weather and the darkness of the night, crowd filled Whitehead's hall to over flowing to listen to the operetta of ''Lit- tie Red Riding Hood," last week Thurs day evening Thanks to the ladies, Dr Reid and Misses Williams, who have talk en so much pains to make it success, every thing passed off without a break. Where all did so we'll it may seem out of place to single out particular ones for praise, but we cannot forbear to speak of Miss Kate Williams as the wolf and Miss Maud Bowdy as Red Riding Hood, both of whom acted and sang their parts to perfection. The rendering of the songs of Eye olden time'' by Miss Williams, Mrs w. c. Sanford and MT Williams was especially fine. MT Williams, as the woodman, was very good and won much applause. Mrs Arthur Sherwood at the piano and Dan Perry with his violin, by their fine playing, contributed much to the success. As no admission fee was charged, the audience were called on for a collection to defray necessary expenses and responded generously. We learn that it is in contemplation to give can tata at no distant date and, judging by the past, it will be we'll worth hearing. The school will resume it's sessions, Sat urday, 5th.
 The witnesses on the Zyp Willis case were engaged three days, one before the grand jury and two in the Superior court. Much to the satisfaction of all, Willis got his just deserts and has gone where he will do no more harm.
 The Epworth League conducted the devotional exercises at the Methodist church, Sunday evening. The topic, "How to Use the Scriptures was dis cussed and much interest was manifest ed. The next meeting will be in the hall, Sunday evening, 9th.
 Saturday afternoon, the committee met at the Methodist church to number and arrange the new books of the Sanford Hill library.
 H. s. Osborne was appointed trustee of the HanfoId Beers estate, Saturday, in place of his father, who has resigned.
 MT and Mrs Aaron TreadweH started for Florida, Monday, escaping Tuesdays blizzard. MT Treadwell has property there.
 Mrs James Sanford, ST, was 90 years old, Sunday. She has been suffering from an attack of grip, but is now some- what better.
 At the annual town meeting, it was voted to pay to the town of Wilton sum not to exceed $50 toward expenses in- cured in bringing the Luddington gang to justice. Saturday, the selectmen of Wilton met the selectmen of Bedding to press their claim for the full amount. On motion of Selectman Ryder, it was voted to pay $50, on condition that $10 of the amount be paid to Edward Thomp- son of Georgetown, through whose in- was arrested.
 Jedediah Hawley is much better and is likely to recover.
 Abel Sanford, who has been faithful helper for Squire James Sanford during his life and, since his death, of his fam fly, died oD Monday, aged about 5Oyears. The funeral took place on Tuesday, E. F. Shaw officiating.
 Stephen Sanford and wife are sick; Dr Reid attends them.
 Ralph s. Mead is dangerously sick with a complication of diseases.
 The new chimney of the Town house has been completed and is quite an im- provement.
 Mashed strawberry ribbons sell at sl yard. but you can get g bottle Of pr Bulls cough syrup for only 25c.