The Newtown bee., 1892-02-19
SOUTHPORT.

aurora borealis. About o'clock, it sud- denly burst from the northern sky and had the appearance of long, lofty ban ners of fire. The scarlet light rose high CT and higher, until it almost reached the zenith and was pierced by continual ly changing columns of white light.They would disappear at the ends of the auro- ra's arch, only to increase the beauty and brightness of the central pillars of fire, then it would shoot upward far tow ard the zenith, making a sight of marvel ous beauty. During the entire display, greenish yellow cloud was seen stretch ing for a long distance at the base of the aurora. Those who saw the display will never forget it. It was thought by many, at first, to be fire. Expectations peo- pie predicted that it was the forerunner of some terrible calamity. It is supposed by astronomers that it was caused by the immense spots on the sun, which can be seen by the naked eye by the aid of a smoked glass. The spot now visible is es- timated to be 90,000 miles in width and 10000 in length. The earth could be easily lost in it. The greatest displays of the aurora have been on February 13, 1875, February 13, 1921, February 13, 1865, February 13, 1867, and February 13, 1892. Astronomers look for similar displays in the near future. Prof Totten of Yale university says it a sign of the last times.
 A large and enthusiastic meeting of the Brotherhood of St Andrew of Trinity was held, Wednesday evening. Rev B. H. Birdsall of New Haven delivered an interesting address.
 Miss c. M. Bulkley is visiting in Rich mond, Va. She will be away for several months.
 MT Sooysmith will move into his new house at Phipps Point in the Spring.
 The plan which has been in the minds of many in Trinity church for some time took permanent shape, Sunday, when Rev Dr Guilbert announced to the Sun day school that, Thursday evening, there would be a meeting of those who could oAhhf ASh chS Pui PO9S OA AOA SAoA@ Its particular purpose, at present, is to furnish music for the week day evening services during Lent, at which time in- vited clergy will preach. A competent teacher will train the boys. They will begin singing at the beginning of Lent and will be vested as usual. Already, about 20 men and boys have been secur- ed.
 c. o. Jelliff, superintendent of the M. k. Sunday school, attended superin- tendents' convention at Greenwich and was the first speaker. MT Jelliff is one of the cleanest, wisest, most systematic and diligent superintendents with whom his pastor has ever co-operated.
 w. c. Jennings, wife and daughter have gone to the city to spend few days. We shall miss them much and re- joice in their early return.
 Rev William Brown preached in the M. E. church, Sunday. He is highly es- teemed former pastor.
 Lyman Garten, brother-in-law of George E. Palmer, who has been an in- valid through life, died at his brother-in- laws, Sunday, 14th, aged l5. Funeral at 30, Tuesday, Rev MT Holman offici- ating. Interment at Oak Lawn cemetery. He was at times a great sufferer from hip disease.
 Mrs Merwin returned to her home at Lyons Plain, Thursday.
 Born, to Mir and Mrs John Meeker, son, Monday noon, making the male quar- tet of the family complete.
 K. J. Damtoft has placed an improved bath tub in his house.
 c. o. Jelliff & Co.have sold an Aspin- wall planter to Lewis B.Jennings and E. Baker. Mir Taylor is now selling onion seed and fertilizers on the road.
 The onion rush is over. The George Edwin went out with light load.
 Topic for the c. k. prayer meeting, Sunday, 24th: "God's word. How do you receive ?" Jeremiah XXXVI, 21 to 25, Mark XVI, 15, Deuteronomy XXX, 1l-14. Missionary meeting optional. Lead CT, Miss Clara Osborn.
 C.B. Tompkins of Brattleboro, Vt., has so far recovered as to warrant k. B. Monroe's return home.
 James Godfrey's boy, while going to school, stopped to see the falling of a tree, which fell on him, breaking his hip and arm. Drs Durham and Osborn were called.
 No further action has been taken on the Mary Anderson case and she still roams at will.
 Several from Southport Epworth League attended the lecture at Washing ton Park M. E. church, Bridgeport, by Dr Berry of the Epworth Herald, Chica- go, Tuesday evening.
 Samuel Mills, an old resident of South port, 80 years old, has at last been re- moved to the hospital at Bridgeport. Some time in the early Winter, his fami- ly moved to Bridgeport, leaving him alone in the house, as he declined going with them. While he may not be a man of the most amiable disposition, yet he is human and father. He has been living alone in the house dependent on the charity of the neighbors and the kind- ness of his daughter, Mrs Charles E.Guy- CT. Of late, MT Mills has become badly bloated and unable to assist himself and were made to the town au-