The Newtown bee., 1892-07-29
FAIRFIELD.

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 Died, 25th, Willie, son of Matthew
 Bray; funeral, Wednesday afternoon.
 The difficulty between J. B. Osborn
 and P. Johnson has settled one point
 Justice John l.. Morehouse decided that
 it is not unlawful to ride a wheel on Snn-
 day. Osborne has appealed from the fine
 of $3 and costs for abusive language.
 Two of our village boys, Allie Riker
 and John Wells, have joined the Elias
 Howe band of Bridgeport. Riker plays
 the cornet, Wells the tenor horn. A. T. Wakeman entertained friends
 from Toronto and St. Catharine, Cana da.
 During the morning service at St.
 Paul's, while the Scripture was being
 read, little bird flew in and lit on the Bible, chirping few notes. It was an-
 swered by notes outside, fingered few
 moments and flew out.
 The three houses, also the barns, on
 the land bought by Dr Warner have been taken down. The land is to be graded and a stone wall built all around the property. The house at the fork of the frequently entertained, when he visited Fairfield.
 Wednesday, the 12 little girls returned to the Wilson mission much refreshed in spirits. The house was got in readiness for l2 more little girls from a Brooklyn mission, who arrived, Wednesday even- ing. The Elm Cottage fresh air home is | furnished by Mrs Hallett Green. The old home of her childhood, which stands near her new residence. Mrs Green acts as caterer for the house and the children act and look well pleased under her care ful treatment. Miss M. E. Sears of Bridgeport is attendant of the children during their two-weeks' stay. The very | best of wholesome food is furnished. l Fresh air, beautiful, spacious lawn, with swings, hammocks, croquet, and games are freely iudulged in without re- straint to the little ones. The commit tee: Rev F. s. Child, W. H. Donaldson and A. E. Rowland, all earnest workers. Rev Mir Child visits the home on the ar rival of each lot of children, where the supper is ready and prayer is offered. pr Donaldson gratuitiously attends all child dren in sickness, besides his untiring ef- forts, and, with A. E. Rowland, ,has spar ed no pains in making everything com fortable at the home. A committee of two ladies are appointed for every set of children. Mrs A. E. Rowland and Miss M. Warehouse acted the first two weeks {; Miss Mary Kippen and Miss Annie Jen- nings for the second two weeks; Mrs Henry Sturges and Rev Mrs Child are acting for the present two weeks. The ladies visit the home every morning and ascertain the wants for the day. Several donations of provisions, clothing and money have been thankfully received. A good work is going on and many little beaming faces show their appreciation, SO that all hearts interested in the work feel we'll paid. On Monday, week ago, he children and attendants enjoyed a beautiful day and sail to Whitestone in B. Jennings's yacht, accompanied by nr Jennings and daughter. Many of the wealthy people have given the little ones ides and picnics at the beach. The resh air home is under the auspices of he Y. P. s. c. E. and is a good work.
 The beach road will be lighted on Fri lay eveuing for the benefit of those wish ng to enjoy the grand midsummer con- ert at the pavilion. l
 Miss Flossie Bundy of New York is ,uest of Miss Lucia Green. C
 Miss Sara Roberts of Germantown, ,Pa., c las been secured to take Miss Wether- | ee's place as assistant at Prof Brewers chool. Miss Roberts is accomplished nd comes highly recommended as f eacher of experience. School will be- in at the usual time in September. Architect A. H. Beers's new cottage is 1aking rapid progress, being nearly cov- red. The Dudley Buck quartet, accompan- sd by Miss Avice Boxall, harpist, will r i've concert at the pavilion, Friday $ ven1ng of this week, for the benefit of he church. Miss Boxall is stopping with frs F. Bronson, Greenfield Hill, and S omes highly recommended, for her mus [ ,al talent. If the evening proves fair, | one should miss this rare opportunity. 2 Misses Rowland and Knapp drove to airfield from Kent, Conn.,, by way of le anbury and are spending the week with t7 !. H. Knapp. They will return by the n ay of Meriden.
 A fair and festival was held at the pa- lion on the beach for the benefit of St. " aul's church, Wednesday afternoon and rening. Ice cream was freely indulged and fancy articles were on sale.
 Frederick Sturges arrived home from s European trip, looking much im- I owed in health. 0, Morris W. Lyon and wife start for ,thel, Maine, to spend the rest of their = cation in the mountains.
 Miss Eliza Smith of Mill Plain also ~ es for few weeks.
 STRATFIELD. ne NJ Fairfield Woods is excited over what is nn0cad fO ho mod dna, Cax,a.ol G.,