The Newtown bee., 1892-06-03
GREENFIELD HILL.

 ven, Saturday, numbered A. They were who addressed the band, last Winter. She accompanied them to East Rock, where a very pleasant forenoon, was spent. The Rock is 400 feet high and on its summit is soldiers monument, 100 feet in height, at whose top is very fine view. Noontime was spent in purchasing souvenirs and eating lunch and the after noon at Welcome hall and Peabody mu- scum. The attractions of the latter were numerous and exercises at the hall very interesting. The meeting was that of Oak street Band of Hope and it's audi ence numb cred about 100 and was com posed of street children, poorly clad, but with clean and attractive faces. At Bridgeport station, the party was met by John F. Morehouse with his commodious team. A very delightful twilight ride home terminated the days excursion. MT Warehouse donated his team and servi- ces and vote of thanks is hereby extend ed to him by the band for his kindness and generosity.
 Mrs H. R. Elwood expects house full of boarders in July.
 Mrs Isaac Nichols's two sisters have visited her.
 Henry Gould has been very feeble for few days, with distressed spells.
 Mrs Alden Gould is with Mrs Henry Gould.
 Dwight R. Nichols has returned home. Elihu Y. Burr has a new horse from Newtown.
 Charlie Hill was home, Decoration day.
 Mrs Whittiker is helping care for her father.
 Mrs Maria Keeler has been at New York to visit her son Willie.
 George Keeler occupies the store build ing on Elihu Burr's place.
 Theodore Butler lives with Henry Bradley.
 The Band of Hope had their excursion to New Haven on the 18th. The wealth CT was perfect. A company of 24 left Bridgeport on theS 10 train. They spent about two hours at East Rock, then lunched at Welcome hall. provided by the New Haven Band of Hope. Each band had singing and recitations. The remainder of the afternoon was spent in Peabody's museum. Arriving in Bridge port, all were treated to ice cream; then took the several teams waiting for them, reaching home about o'clock, tired, but delighted with their trip.
 Mrs H. B. Banks spent few days in Brooklyn.
 Mir and Mrs David Burr of Southport have visited on Burr street.
 Bradley Banks's sister from Newtown, Mrs Charles Northrop, spent one night with him.
 Mrs Fred Burritt and children were "Aeh HUI AACt yohhECSb Shl4u " dS quite sick while there.
 Born, May 9, daughter to MT and Mrs Oliver Chase.
 Frank Perry nearly lost the ends of a thumb and first finger, Friday morning, 27th, with a buzz saw. He has the sympathy of all. The accident occurred in bad time, as much carpenter work was demanding attention.
 A rehearsal of the choral class was held on Thursday evening, May 26, in preparation for the concert which will be given on Wednesday, June 15. The program will be entirely new. Admis- sion 25c. If very stormy, it will be at o'clock.
 The academy was closed, Decoration day.
 The c. E. meeting, Friday, May 27, was led by Miss A. M. Wakeman.
 A meeting of the ministers of Fair field West association was held at the parsonage here, Tuesday, 31st.
 Quite number from here attended the Forepaugh show in Bridgeport, Monday, 30th.
 James Steele's wagon rather suddenly dumped him into the street on the hill road, Saturday, 18th.
 Sherwood Banks and family picniced at Kensie's point, Monday, 30th.
 The regular meeting of the singing class occurred on Monday evening, 30th. Though some seemed to have gone to the show, there was a fair attendance and profitable meeting was held.
 Anniversary meeting of the Band of Hope, Saturday, June 4. If very stormy, two weeks from that date.
 Miss Helen Jennings has visited her sister in New Britain.
 A teachers sociable at Miss A. M. Wakeman's, next Tuesday evening.
 BEDDING.
 The argument of the ''Flower Queen'