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Conn.,, will exchange pulpits, next Sun day, with Rev H. Davies. If agreeable to the people in Cross Highway, Rev H. Davies will open ser ies of religious services, next week. J. H. Jennings has returned from Washington, where he has been on polit- ical business,
 A collection was taken up in the church, Sunday morning, in aid of the funds of the Congregational Union.
 Master Charlie Wakeman, who has been dangerously ill, is able to be down stairs. He is so far recovered as to take solid nourishment as of old.
 Bad weather did not deter many from attending the postponed consecration meeting, Sunday evening.~The service which followed was we'll attended. "The moral aspect of gambling" was the pas tors subject.
 MT Thomas, who, some time ago, in jured his foot, somewhat retarded recov- cry by letting beam of wood fall on it last week.
 MT Bunnell is now manager of the creamery.
 It is reported that A. E. Davies, broth CT of Rev H. Davies, is now on his way to this country after vacation of eight months. During this time, he has suf- fered good deal. He preached an ef- fective sermon once for his brother.
 George Fairchild, ST, has purchased a fine horse, to take the place of that which died a short time ago. It was a present to his wife.
 Miss Julia c. Wakeman is spending a few days with friends in New York.
 The next entertainment to be given by the Y. P. S. c. E. promises to be the best of the whole course. Miss Louise E. Plumley, daughter of Dr Plumley of Greenfield Hill, will give piano recital. Miss Plumley has achieved name in the musical world of New York by carrying off the gold medal, the highest prize awarded by the Conservatory, the judges including Thomas and Walter Damrosch. She will be assisted by Miss Durham of Bridgeport, who will sing and by MT Spencer, who is an accomplished player of the cello. On this occasion, Chick ering piano will be brought from New York for use. The recital will be given, March }; if stormy, 3d. Admission 35c. Reserved seats can be secured in advance, price soc.
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Wheeler & Furniss, has associated him. self with M. V. Woodward and the new firm now reads Woodward < Furniss. Best wishes are entertained by friends of the partners for their future prosperi- ty.
 D. B. Crossman and Henry A. Drear are circulating petition, soliciting po- sitions as depot agents at Greens Farms.
 Great excitement prevailed, Monday morning, over the disappearance of little five-years-old Willie, son of Martin Bar tram. He was in the village when gent leman gave him a penny. He bought stick of candy and wandered to Fairfield village before being found. When miss ed, the town was alarmed. Fearing that he had gone to the wharf, immediate search was made and he was returned happily to his mothers arms.
 Five hundred feet of fencing is being put up by the railroad, enclosing the center tracks between the two stations. While it may inconvenience the public, it may also save some lives, for some have a careless habit of walking on the tracks.
 Don't miss Tuesday evening, 23d.
 The enterprising druggist, K. J Dam toft, is having his store thoroughly reno- vated aud treated to fresh coat of white paint, trimmed in gold. The work is pro- gressing under the supervision of R. P. Sherwood.
 As the result of row at the Fairfield quarry among the Italians, Donati Scalsi was arrested on complaint of Lingi Gero- vini and brought before Justice Wells, Saturday at 30 m. After hearing seven witnesses for the State, the case was adjourned to Wednesday at 9 30 a m, when the accused was found guilty and fined $3 and costs, which was paid. M. c. McGuinness appeared for the State and B. Heating for the accused, both Bridgeport lawyers.
 Sheriff Pike has been attending the Su- perior criminal court in Bridgeport, this week.
 The roadway under the Elwood cross ing should be attended to at once. In wet weather, the mud is fully three inches deep.
 Died, Wedne sday, Mary J., daughter of James Smith.
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EASTON.

Mrs James Cole of Bridgeport has spent several days at J. E. Fields.
 Mrs w. B. Coan, granddaughter Bessie and Mrs Frank Wheeler of Long Hill, Mrs Charles Seeley and little Mabel of Trumbul1 and Mrs Charles Burr recently visited Mrs Sarah A. Wheeler.
 Lloyd Godfrey and Miss Ida Cauley of Weston visited Miss Helen Hill at M. B. Williams's.
 s. R. Wells entertained Charles Schei- neder and friend of Bridgeport, Sunday.
 Robert Pattison is home, helping his mother dispose of her produce, prepara- tory to breaking up housekeeping and leaving town.
 Edward Freeborn is with his family for few days.
 Rev MT Backus of Westport has kindly offered to preach for the Congregational people in the near future.
 Dea Charles Silliman has been so ener- getic and successful in obtaining con- tributions for defraying the expenses of the Congregational church for the year 1891 that, Saturday, February 2. meeting will be held at the church to ar range for preaching.
 The little daughter of F. M. Canfield has been very sick.
 Miss Kittie, daughter of B. H. French of Stepney, has visited her sister, Mrs Levi French.
 Miss M. E. Seeley visits in New York.
 James Ward and son of Bridgeport are at William Wards.
 Christopher Marsh is improving.
 Mrs Joseph Jacobs is recovering from a severe attack of grip.
 Miss Emma Osborne spent Sunday with Mrs s. N. Osborne.
 Easton Philharmonic society met at Miss Carrie Seeley's, 18th. Those who took part in the program were W. A. Roberts, Mrs J. B. Ward, Miss Mae See ley, Miss Allie Bright, Mrs c. F. Silli- man, E. Sherman, Miss Carrie Seeley, F. E. SilIiman, Miss Gertie Payne, c. F. Silliman, Miss Frances Seeley. The so- ciety will meet at Miss Frances Seeley's, March l.. It is requested that all mem bers be present at 30 sharp.
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 BEDDING.

The remains of Miss May Jordan, who died in Washington, D. C., were buried in the Ridge cemetery, Monday after noon, 18th. Rev c. w. Kelly read the burial service. The deceased was bright young woman of 20 years and her untimely death was shock to her young companions in Bedding, who were her ents, who reside in western Pennsylvan- ia, were not present, her sister, Mrs Ly- on of Danbury, being the only near rela- tive at the grave.
 Mrs s. B. Osborn went to Bridgeport, Tuesday, to visit her brother, G. B. Lee, who has been quite sick.
 For some time, the singing school has been practising the operetta of "Little Riding Hood" and, Thursday evening, 25th, will give public rehearsal at Whiteherd's hall. No admission will be charged, but collection will be taken to defray the necessary expenses. It is to be hoped that all will respond freely to this demand on their generosity.
 H. s. Shaw had the misfortune to lose his only COW, Friday. It was quite a valuable animal.
 DrReid attended W. c. Sanfords child.
 Owing to rain, Sunday evening, there was a small attendance at the League meeting.
 Rev D. Taylor has changed his plans and will remain to the close of the con- ference year, April l.
 The venerable Jedediah Hawley is feeble and there are but faint hopes of his recovery. He is S9 years of age.
 Miss Emily Hill is recovering from a severe attack of grip.
 Mrs G. Sherman has been caring for Dea Abbot and wife, who are now. much better. Their daughter-in-law. Mrs Frank Abbot of Chicago, is with them.
 Mrs J. Carroll has been called to care for her daughter, Mrs Casy, in Fairfield who has a badly cut hand.
 A social surprise, last week, at F. Lees.
 The 22d of February, it is said, one of Redding's fair daughters is to be mar ried in Plainfeld, N. J., at the home of the groom.
 An enjoyable whist party at H. B. Rumsey's, last week. Constable San ford and Miss Barnum the successful players. After fine collation, Miss Rumsey discoursed classic music on the piano.
 Mrs Willie Sanford is recovering slow ly from her late sickness.
 Dr Isaac B. Sanford, who died at South Norwalk, Monday, fl years old, was q native of Bedding and leaves wife and two children.
 Some scamp cut the halyard on the flag pole at Putnam park, last week.
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GOOD HILL-BRADLEYVILLE.

Henry Wilson's father from East Douglass, Mass, is moving here.
 Mrs Daniel w. Brown will visit rela- tives in Michigan, next month.
 Philander Fairchild, who has been in the asylum at Middletown nearly three years, has so far recovered that he is ex- pected home, some time this week.
 Mrs c. A. Adams and J. W. Gulick have visited friends in Bridgeport.
 MT Deiderick lost a horse, last week.
 Ed Fanton is clerking in Bridgeport.
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ASPETUCK.

Mrs Rhoda A., relict of Lewis Bradley, passed quietly to rest, Thursday, 1lth, aged 7o years and 9 months. She had been an invalid for 10 years and for at least three years was scarcely able to do more than move from her bed to her easy chair. Amid all her suffering, which at times was intense. She was a model of patience and firm reliance in beneficent Providence, simply biding Gods time when He should emancipate her from the sufferings of the flesh and translate her into the kingdom of His dear Son. De- liverance finally came; sspatience had her perfect work' and received the guer- were conducted at her late residence, Monday, 18th, by Rev J. F. Duinkerke, and her remains inferred in Easton cem- etery. The high esteem entertained for the deceased was attested by the large circle of friends who attended the funer- al services and extended their sympathy to the three surviving daughters.
 A happy company was present inGood Templars' hall, Tuesday evening, 18th, to pay a donation visit to Rev J. F. Duin- kerke, pastor of Center Street Methodist Episcopal church. An entertainment of dialogues, duets. etc., was finely render ed, after which supper, prepared with ex- quisite taste and neatness, was partaken of with keen relish. On bidding the pas tor 'sGood night" comfortable sum, as a souvenir of the event, was laid in his hands.
 Mrs Jane Banks of Bridgeport is with Mrs J. J. Foster.
 c. B. Wakeman is carting wood to Greenfield Hill for Mrs Millbank.
 Jerome Abbott and family expect to return to the Banks place in the Spring.
 Mrs Henrietta Bradley of Westport, who has been at Mrs Bradley's, has re- turned home.
 Miss Jennie Kelly visits friends on Bradley street, Weston.
 George B. Thorp's children are sick.
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to give up business which he has so long and successfully carried on.

to give up business which he has so long and successfully carried on.
 M. D. Raymond will read paper be- fore the Bridgeport historical society in the chapel of the North church, Friday evening on ssThe Patriot Preacher, Rev Blackleach Burritt.'' MT Burritt was originally Stratford man and some of his descendants are still living here.
 Abijah MeEwen is able to walk around his room.
 Lewis Beardsley is laid up with rheu- matism.
 The furniture in the house formerly occupied by MT Allen is being loaded in car for shipment to Pennsylvania.
 Officer Stagg removed the furniture from the rooms over the storehouse of L.. H. Todd < Co.,, occupied by colored family Tuesday afternoon and it remain ed on the street over night. Non-pay- ment of rent.
 John Fox, employe of the Granite works, badly injured one of his hands, last week, by blow from a hammer.
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GREENFIEL HILL.

Benjamin Bradley, who has been at his former home, has accepted d position as bookkeeper in Bridgeport.
 Instrumental solo by Miss Mollie Warehouse at Band of Hope meeting, Saturday.
 Washington's birthday will be kept by appropriate exercises in Burr's school, Friday afternoon.
 Laurinda Sherwood, wife of Jonathan Banks, who has been troubled for sever- al years with heart failure, died at her home, Saturday, 18th, 69 years of age. Grip ran into pneumonia in her case. Mrs Banks leaves one son, Royal and two daughters, Misses Georgie and En- ma,
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HOYDEN,S HILL.

MT and Mrs Edgar Jennings have cared for Mrs A. Jennings.
 Misses Minnie and Lizzie Wakeman have visited their brother, Frank Wake man.
 Mrs A. Jennings is improving in health. Mrs Martin Jennings is better.
 Caroline Wakeman has visited A. Jen- nings.
 Mrs c. A. Jennings has visited her daughter, Mrs Jesse Wheeler.
 A. Jennings has sold his oxen to Mr Ferris of Stamford.
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DEERFIELD.

Miss Vesta Fanton was at her uncle's, T. B. Bradley's, Sunday.
 Miss Alice Nichols is with her aunt and cousins in Weston.
 Mrs Dora Beers has returned home af- ter six-weeks' stay with Miss E. Wake man, who is slowly recovering after a long attack of grip.
 Mrs Clark Nichols and son visited her sister, Mrs Harriet Banks, Sunday.
 Mrs Charles Nichols visited Mrs Hor- ace Burr at Aspetuck, last week.
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occupy the pulpit of the South church, Sunday.
 James N. rhresher of 135 South ave- nue is visiting his parents at Stafford, Conn.
 Mir and Mrs George Comstock of Park avenue have visited friends at Lakewood, N. J.
 Died, Wednesday, Frederick s. Beach, for many years secretary of the Nauga- tuck Valley Ice Co.
 John T. Sterling has taken O. J. Stick le and F. E. Beach into partnership and the housefurnishing business of Sterling Bros.. 346 Main street, will hereafter be conducted under the firm name of The Sterling Bros. Go.
 Dr Warnes is suffering at home with grip.
 John Sexton, Jr. has bought the resi- dence on Cottage street of Mrs l.. NJ. Keppy, which he and his family will soon occupy.
 The Bridgeport press clubs Jane drew a crowded house at Bunnell's, Monday evening. It was a grand financial sue cess for the Press club and good adver- tisement for Buunell's. The play, which had no plot, was something of comedy and kept the house in an uproar the whole evening. As rule, when ones expec- tations run too high,he is always sure to be mistaken.
 The Bridgeport coffee house at 370 Wa ter street, formerly L. B. Silliman's oil $500 having been spent in getting it ready
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s'es1 o1 a11 IT 1eeHVening PoWeTs-Iatest U 5. Go R!AI Baki,,g Bsasil's,!
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ABSOLUTE PURE
FIFTH ANNIVERSARY! ;!

FIFTH ANNIVERSARY Five successful years of busi- ness.
 I started right; sold good Shoes; prices were fair; dealing honest.
 l deserved liberal patronage and got it.
 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY l9, Will be the fifth anniversary of my opening day and I am go- ing to celebrate it in way that will please my friends and cus- toners.
 No chromo, no trash.
 This will be an event to in terest every man, women and child.
 FROM 8 A. M. to g M. FOR MEN,
 All of Hanan's $6 French Calf Shoes at $3 50.
 Two hundred pairs of $3 Calf Shoes at $1 60.
 A pair of best FOG Rubbers with every pair of Shoes at S2 50 or over, the above special lots excepted. FOR WOMEN:--
 Three hundred pairs of Dress and Street Kid Boots, different styles for varied tastes, some Goodyear welts, some light hand turned soles, $3 30 and $4 goods at $1 75.
 A pair of best quality 45c Rub bers or 2 pairs 25c quality with every pair of Shoes at $2 or over. FOR BOYS AND GIRLS:--
 A pair of best quality Rubbers with every pair of Shoes at $1 25 or over. FOR SMALL CHILDREN
 A pair of best quality Rubbers with every pair of Shoes at $1 or over.
 LIMITATIONS:--
 The sale will open at 8 a m and close at 9 p m.
 Not more than two pairs to one customer.
 Special lots limited to number of pairs advertised.
 John G. Rowland. 405 Main St, Bridgeport Conn.
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SPORT HILL.
brOWs.

A large company, representing the membership and friends of Lees Chapel, paid a donation visit to Rev J. F. Duin- kerke on the 10th at the parsonage. The evening was charming, the social gather ing elevating, the supper prepared with taste and bounty and, ere departing, a handsome reminder of the occasion was placed in the hands of the pastor.
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WEsTPoRT.

In the East Long Lots school, Grace Hopkins Bulkley has been regular and punctual in attendance during January, Minnie May Sherwood during October, November, December and January.
 E. N. Sipperley has just completed a well on the Robinson estate B feet deep. with supply of over 15 gallons per min- ute He is now drilling, a we'll for the embalming fluid factory, to supply
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pLATTsVILLE.

Edie Sherwood, Misses Alice and Nel- lie Bright and Conrad Miller, with Bridgeport friends, attended the Pader- ewrski concert in New Haven, sth.
 George Gregory is building large ad- dition to his barn.
 Mrs Godfrey is improving.
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WILTON.

Mrs Nellie Houghton and son Frank of Binghamton, N. Y., visit her mother, Mrs Harry w. Nash.
 Miss Eva Green is at her grand mothers, Mrs Greens, after seven weeks with her aunt in Hurlburt street.
 Mrs Belle Finch has returned from the wedding of Robert Hope of New York city.
 Mrs Susan Green has returned from her daughters, Mrs Harry Bennett's of South Norwalk, where she has cared for her little granddaughter.
 David Wood has recovered from grip.
 John Gorham has sold his Holsetin oxen to MT Ferris of Stamford.
 Harry W. Nash has recovered from a severe attack of grip.
 Mrs Samuel H. Barnes and Miss Min nie Rockwell are in New York city, this Winter, with her sisters; expect to re- turn about May l.
 Mir Hanford lost valuable horse, last
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Miss Fannie Gregory and Ellsworth Andrews were married at the home of the bride on Wednesday evening, 18th, Rev MT Duinkirke officiating. Only the family were present. They go to house. keeping at his fathers.
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BRIDGEPORT.

Charles Miller, engineer at the Bridge port Power Co.,, spent Sunday with his brother Eugene, who is dangerously ill at South Egremont, Mass.
 Miss Edna A. Thompson entertained about 30 friends at her pleasant home on Noble avenue, near Beardsley's Park, last Friday evening. Whist, observation and dancing made the evening pass pleas antly and was enjoyed by all present. ed a gold watch and chain from his grandparents, MT and Mrs Charles Bel knap and many other pretty and valu- able presents, from other friends, upon attaining his majority. Tuesday even ing, large number of young friends called to congratulate and spend an en- joyable evening with him. Mir Stewart has recently established himself in the grocery business at the corner of Seeley and Hanover streets.
 Mir and Mrs M. Neville of l91 Warren street pleasantly entertained the Sunday school teachers of the Iranistan avenue mission and other friends, Monday even ing.
 A leap year reception and hop was giv- en in Bostwick hall at the West End, Tuesday evening, under the management of Misses Alice Wetherel, Carrie Munigle and Adella Terrill.
 Rev c. H. Daniels, secretary of the Home missionary society, is expected to
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WESTON.

Miss Harriet Myrick of Springfield, Mass, has been the guest of Mrs James BedienJ of HurIbutt street.
 Herbert Hull has moved from Vest port into Mrs William Bedient's house. John Bedient has lost COW.
 MT and Mrs Charles Gregory, Cran-
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berry Plains, spent Sunday with her mother; Mrs Dayton Bouton with her parents.
 On account of the illness of pr Frank Gorham's wife, he has been unable to visit his patients for over a week.
 Edna St Johns cousin from Westport has visited her.
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TASHUA.

Sammie G. Seeley has visited cousins in Bradford, Mass.
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GREENS FARMS.

Rev c. s. Richards, pastor of the Con- church of Middlefield Center,
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water for their new 12-horse engine and for the manufacture of their goods.
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James N. Thresher of 135 South ave nue is visiting his parents at Stafford, Conn.
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Mrs Belle Finch has returned from the wedding of Robert Hope of New York
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occupy the pulpit of the South church, Sunday.
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Christmas Holly.
standing.

The practice of decking churches with
the evergreen is very ancient, says Chat
terbox. On this account our pious fore
fathers gave it the name of 'sholy tree"
of which our word holly is corruption.
Duppa tells us "that branches of this
tree were sent by the Romans to their
friends with their New Years gifts as
mathematical of good wishes, and the
custom is said to be nearly as old as the
building of Rome ITSELF" The holly
sometimes attains the height of forty
feet, and when of this large size the wood
is very valuable and is much used by
cabinet makers. 1t is white, hard, close
grained and takes a very fine polish.
When stained black it is an excellent
imitation of ebony. The long and
straight tough branches are often used
for whip handles and walking sticks.
The leaves of the holly near the ground
are frequently much more prickly than
those toward the top Of the tree. This
circumstance forms the subject of
poem by Southey, in which he says that
though in youth buffetings with the
world may call forth harshness, yet
man ought to pray that unkind feel
ings may daily wear away
Till the smooth temper of his age shall be
Like the high leaves upon the holly tree.
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GLOVES mt Afternoon Teas.

Gloves, the browning finish Of well
dressed woman's costume in public, have
been of late years greatly misused in
American society. One sees them worn
at tea tables ~ the woman elected to
represent the hostess in pouring tea, and
even at dinner tables, where the wear
ers have been known to sit through
many courses with their right hands
barred, the hand of the right glove
tucked under the wrist, and the entire
left glove kept on. From time immemo.
rial the habitual dinner goers of good
society have removed both gloves imme-
diately after taking their places at the
table, and have resumed them upon re-
turning to the drawing room, or after
using the finger bowls, and before aris-
ing from the feast.
ANY departure from accepted custom
that has only eccentricity or desire for
innovation to recommend 1t should be
avoided; hence there seems no cause for
taking up the curious fashion just men
toned, probably set in needless mo-
ment by some leader Of vogue or by an
unfortunate woman Of rank whose hand
was made unpresentable by disfguring
injury.-Ladies' Home Journal
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WHOLE NO. 1851

mas shone through the window on three
people, two of whom knelt by the bed
holding the icy hands of the other. Both
on the white face of the dead and the
living face of the Ishmaelite had set
tied the peace which passeth all under
standing.
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Jenny Lind's FranIsness,

Jenny Lind's Judgment of books.
though undirected by anything like lit
erary training, always showed independ-
ence and penetration. She was de-
voted lover of Carlyle's writings, and
the last book she read before her death
was Mr.. Norton's volume Of the CORE.
spondence between Carlyle and Emer-
son. No doubt her admiration for the
great denouncer Of shams was largely
due to the intense sincerity Of her own
character, which made it impossible for
her to tolerate even those slight devia-
tions from strict truthfulness which are
seldom taken seriously, but are looked
upon as the accepted formula Of society.
II am so glad to see You" would hardly
have been her greeting to visitor whose
call was announcement or i'll timed. But,
on the other hand, her downrightness Of
speech had nothing in common with
that of Mrs. Candour; it carried no dis
courtesy with it.--R. j. McNeili in Gen.
tury