The Newtown bee., 1892-02-26

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 Ash Wednesday, March ?, Rev Ken meth Mackenzie, Jr, rector of Holy Trim ity, Westport.
 Thursday, March 10, Rev w. Strother Jones, rector of St Paul's, Fairfield.
 Wednesday, March 16, Rev Beverley Warner of Christ church, Bridgeport.
 Thursday, March 24, Rev c. w. Boylston of Grace church, Long Hill.
 March 31, Rev s. T. Graham of St Paul's, Norwalk.
 Wednesday, April 6, Rev s. Halsted Watkins of Grace church, Norwalk.
 Thursday, April If, Rev Dr Edmond Guilbert.
 Music at the special services will be rendered by vested choir of 30 men and boys. All are cordially invited to attend these services.
 Charles Kane, an old resident of Fair field, died at his home, Thursday, 18th, 67 years of age. Father Coleman at tended the funeral, Sunday, ? p m, from his late residence.
 Mrs John Shaughnessy, who has been failing for the past six months with a cancer in her stomach, is in a critical condition.
 Oliver T. Sherwood returned from his southern trip, Tuesday morning, refresh ed in spirits and health. He reports game plentiful and brought home fine specimen of wild turkey.
 Satisfactory arrangements will soon be made regarding proper drain age at the Elwood crossing, after which measures will probably be taken toward opening a new road from the west bound station past the Congregational church.
 Mrs A. s. Sherman is in New York, this week.
 Mrs Abby Mills, widow of the late Patrick Griffin, died at her home, Satur- day, 6 15 a m. For six months, she had complained of a heart trouble. An hour before her death, she had poor spell and heart failure caused her death. For years, she has been a member of the Episcopal church, an active Christian worker. She leaves two sisters, Mrs Rachel Parsell, Southport and Mrs Cur tis of Stratford; also three nieces, Mrs Charles Wells of Southport, Mrs Francis SlOsson of Bridgeport and Mrs David Bulkley, SaugatuCk. The funeral was held from her late residence, Monday, } p m, 30 at the church, Rev Dr Guil- bert officiating. Bearers: Arthur Sher- wood, John Sherwood, Henry Horn, John Meeker, Capt E. Bulkley, Francis Jellif.
 The consecration meeting of the |. P. $. c. k. was held at the parsonage, D m, Wednesday, J. A. Wakeman leader. The business meeting will be held. Fri day evening, in the chapel, immediately after the regular prayer meeting. The subject for the regular Sunday evening meeting is IA Good Man in Trouble. Why?" Jeremiah XXXVII, 15-21, Job XNIII, 10; John Johnson leader.
 William F. Sherwood and lady have been guests of his uncle, L.F. Sherwood.
 George c. Frohlich will start for his home at Norway, this week Saturday, on the Thingvalla steamer from New York.
 K. J. Damtoft's drug store presents neat and attractive appearance; new show case adorns his counter, well filled with perfumes.
 The B. & B. club have a new pool ta- ble in their club room. An election of officers will be held, the first Monday in March.
 Mrs Charles Bauman of New York is guest of Capt R. R. Elwood.
 A surprise party was given at Merwin Hull's, last Friday evening. About 125 danced to J. H. Bonney's music, assisted by banjo player of Bridgeport. It was a genuine old time dance and enjoyed by all present. The tables, ladened with the delicacies of the season, were an at tractive feature.
 Charles H. Mills sold fine pair of matched bays in New Haven, last Fri day.
 James Watson surprises the boys with his valuable pacer; no one has passed him yet.
 J. A. Phelps finished, this week, successful work for the Homestead. He was accompanied, as usual, by Joel Banks.
 The services of J. Edpar Wells have been earnestly sought by large shoe firm in New Haven. It is not known, at present, what his conclusions are con- eel ming the matter, as he has taken up painting and is having success.
 R. l.. Shepherd is getting to be hard working and successful business man. He is clerk in MT Banks's feed store. We wish him success.
 Charles Taintor has been guest of Fred Wells.
 Miss Smith gave leap year party for the young people, Monday night.
 A very pretty home wedding, the con- tracting parties being Miss Emma J. Marriott of Manchester, formerly of Southport, Conn. and Chapin L. Ball of Unionville took place at the home of the brides sister, Mrs A. c. Pricken of Man. chester, Conn.,; Rev E. A. Dent of Bos- ton offfciated. The bride was prettily attired in cream colored cashmere, trim med with surah and lace; Miss Doretta