The Newtown bee., 1892-06-24
SOUTHPORT.

pursued her studies. She was nearly or quite perfect in her studies, the last term. She has proved bright scholar and tri- umphed over many physical difficulties.
 M. E. ladies' aid society at Mrs A. F. Jennings's, Thursday afternoon. Herbert o. Gilman spent Sunday, 10th, with his sister, Mrs H. c. Whitney of Nichols. He went to the island, Wednes- day, to spend month Rev and Mrs H. c. Whitney have made plans to visit Southport, next week.
 J. J. Hayes assisted the choir at Trim ity church, Sunday evening. Trinity was crowded Sunday, morning and evening, to listen to the warning words of Dr Guilbert. The choir music is superior to many larger churches and was listened to with admiration.
 George Horn has put up the new wind mill for Charles H. Mills. | Simon Banks has been successful in draining the Turney pond lot near his place for building lots.
 Word was received, Saturday, from Mrs K. J. Damtoft of her safe arrival at Copenhagen.
 The young ladies of the altar society of Trinity have presented the church with complete set of dark green altar cloths and stole to match. The embroid- cry, which was done by the members of the altar society, is piece of exquisite work. Th9y were used for the first time, Sunday, and were much admired. There is also a re-table of mahogany, which was banked with flowers. Prof Charles Jerome Coleman of New York officiated at the organ in most efficient manner.
 Dr B. H. Wells was in town, Sunday.
 Mir and Mrs John A. Gorham have been with Mrs Henry Sturges.
 The Archdeaconry of Fairfield county are to meet in Trinity church, Tuesday at II 30 m. A large number of clergy are expected to be present. Holy Con- munion will be celebrated at II 30 a m, after which there will be business meeting.
 It is proposed to raise $500 by laying a special tax at the school meeting to be held, June %. Let every voter and tax payer attend.
 A special meeting of Trinity parish was held, Monday evening. The treasurer was authorized to borrow $2000 for the completion of the rectory, which is to cost $6O00.
 MT Harris of Bridgeport is to of1iciate at the organ in Trinity, next Sunday.
 The funeral of Mss Mary F. Meyers was held in Trinity church, Saturday af- ternOon. Rev Dr Guilbert officiated. A large number of Daughters of the King, where Miss Meyers was member, were present. The interment was in Oak Lawn. Miss Meyers died at the hospital in Bridgeport, where she was sent by kind friends in Southport. The entire expense of the hospital and funeral have been paid by a few Southporters, Daugh- ters of the King and the Brotherhood of St. Andrew.
 MT and Mrs Van Wagenen are to sail for Europe soon.
 MT and Mrs James G. Wentz are to be in Southport during the Summer.
 Mrs John G. Pell of New York is guest of Miss Dimon.
 Miss Andrews has been guest of Mrs Edwin Sherwood.
 Henry Hall of Cleveland is visiting his sister, Mrs H. N. Wakeman.
 John Donahue's services at the Chron- iele office have been dispensed with and James l.. Barber takes his place.
 Postmaster Jennings has finished paint ing his house and outbuildings with two shads of gray; two new awnings have been up adding to the beauty of pleas ant home.
 First shipment of the season from Mt. Wilson, June 20. The tramway is rap- idly widening. The wagon road is near ly completed. Prospects are more favor able than ever.
 Robert Birch will raise his house, this week.
 John Conway has raised the new house on the shore to be occupied by Druggist K. J. Damtoft.
 E. c. Sherwood applied to the courts for the sale of Mrs Henrietta Perry's homestead and the sale has been ordered for Monday, June 27, } p n, and to the highest bidder.
 Capt J. V. Ryder has full line of fire works fresh for the Fourth.
 Northrop Bros. are putting new roofs on the J. D. Jennings place. building l both rooms for Dr Chapin, c. c. Cham bers and H. D. Penny, repairing the house of Mrs W. H. Bradley.
 Northrop Bros. have received two cars of coal.
 Fred D. Northrop of Yale is home for the Summer.
 The public school will close, Friday, 1 with grand picnic on the school lawn. The three departments will be united in a general picnic and a good time will be enjoyed. Parents of the children are in- vited.
 Miss Lottie Lacey closed her school, last Friday and, Tuesday, gave the child ren an enjoyable day in the shape of a | nicnic in the railroad rroua Eant, ,laila [