The Newtown bee., 1892-04-22

died, Saturday, took place on Monday a .s } p m, Mir Mead officiating. Ill Misses Susie Whitcome and Florenc 1' Kellogg are home from Woodside fo Easter and Miss Henrietta Ruggles iron l. Shelton.
 IT. The 25th anniversary of the marriag t of Mir and Mrs Benjamin Griffen will talk |, place on Tuesday evening, 26sh; also , birthday party by Miss Edith and Ernes |. Griffen at the same time.
 Robert T. Clarke has been at the home
 of Mrs Peck.
 Hiram Hawley expects to move into his new home. this week.
 <. Henry D. Lake is quite unfortunate il seems to be affected by some contagious l disease. Five sheep and 20 lambs have already died.
 F Easter Sunday was quite q memorable , day for St. Paul's, as it was the first ser vice held since the renovation of the fn- terior. This was made possible by the gift of the memorial organ by Mrs J. C.. !, Northrop and Mrs c. E. Griffing, in memory of their sister, Miss Katie North rop, as the funds already raised for that purpose (nearly $l000) could be used for this purpose. The decorating was done by k. Geissler of New York. The appearance of the church is comparative ly plain, but in much lighter colors than before. The harmony and blending of colors is very pleasing. Since the gift of an organ as d memorial, a number of other gifts and memorials have been ad- ded, until they aggregate over $5O00, in- cluding two legacies, one of 5000 from Miss Emily Northrop and one of $1O0. At Christmas, a communion set, in mem- ory of Miss Eliza Sherman; this was soon followed by brass lectern in mem- ory of Asa N. Hawley, by Mrs Hawley. Mir and Mrs Henry s. Beers gave an alabaster font, with brass top railing and ewer in memory of their lamented son Harry. A $52 bible for the lectern was given by the rector; Mrs Ida K.
 
 vases for the altar by MT and Mrs Weld in memory of little Jessie. The altar is memorial given year ago. In view of so many blessings from the Giver of all good things, special service of praise was held before the regular morning ser vice. The remembrance of so many who were recently with the congregation, some at last Easter, added to the solem- nifty of the service and all seemed to wor- ship "In spirit and in truth" but with thankful hearts. The choir had been in practice for some time on the music for the occasion, rendering in such manner as to help raise the soul to higher aspir- ations. Mrs c. D. H. Kellogg presided at the organ, surprising every one by the skill with which she handled it and de- veloped it's powers. The attendance was large, showing how large a congregation can be present where there is the dispo- siCion and sufficient inducement. In the afternoon, the children's service was j well attended. The service consisted of prayer, addresses by rector, singing car ols and opening the mite chests. Miss Edith Gritfen presided at the organ, do- jug herself much credit. Much disap- pointment was expressed because of the inability of Master Clarence Jones to &C., company the organ with his cornet; much practice caused d soreness of the lips which made it impossible for him to assist. The contents of the mite chests .1 n n more to report. The offerings at the 1 service were over $60. Of the Sunday school at Iron Works mission about $6, of the congregation for Lent Sl l, making total of nearly $90 as the { Easter offerings of the parish. As not enough funds were left for the purchase of the new carpets and the re- newal of the insurance on all the build- ngs of the parish would leave an indebt- edness. it was proposed to raise $2O0, to . cover all expenses. The plan of making 1t free will offering to the Lord was adopted and committee appointed to receive it. It was to be purely volun- ,aIy matter. The response exceeded the
  s2Ss 50 was raised, leaving $l 90 on hand, which was turned over to the par :, sh treasurer. The effect of this mode of raising the funds upon the minds and hearts of the people cannot be estimated | from Il financial standpoint. It seems to have blessed the givers more than the re- , eipients and we hope deepened the spir- tual life of the parish.
 Noble Foster of New York city. Henry Foster and daughter of New Haven have r been guests at the old homestead
 J. A. Blackman of Newtown called on his aunt, Mrs H. F. Briggs, who is boarding at w. P. Clark's, $ Penfield Giddings and family spent part uf last week with Mrs James Gid. iings on the plains.
 Mrs II. F. Nearing is making improve ' ments on her house; Frank Pinkney is iping the work. q MissJ. l.. Shepard was guest of Ed . son HaWley, over Sunday.
 sTEPNEY.
 Mrs Aaron Bennett of Stepney Depot $ quite poorly and not expected to live. Mrs Betsy Tolnkins is very sick