The Newtown bee., 1893-02-03

and morally if possible. It is unkind, it is cruel, unbfotherly, un-Christian, and should be un-American iDstead of char acteristic. Men of giant minds should be the pride of the race. Intellectual giants in this republic should be pride to all Americans, at all times. If leaders in the development of events could, in life when the strife is on, receive but a limited porton of their posthumous praise it would encourage them and re-nerve them in the heat of battle. The death of Bishop Phillips Brooks, too, was an equal shock here, think, in religious circles. He was a great American. His was giant mind. He was too great to be narrow. His tender Christian sympathy seemed to be as wide as the world. He was an intellectual giant of the world :; his death universal loss. When giant oaks fall they jar the earth and leave a void among lesser trees of the forest. H. E. c.
 Chris topher Morse continue very poor ly. He has lost the use of the left eye entirely, and he is threatened with the loss of his right also. He has much dis tress in his head and his stomach refuses to receive food. pr Harsey still attends.
 Jesse Wheeler has been confined to his home for a week in consequence of an IutdSh ol biC i1O io Sio"is proving, and hopes soon to resume his duties on the route.
 Eben H. Burr has vacated his place as freight agent on the Danbury and Nor walk division of the Consolidated road. He will be succeeded, it is said, by a Bridgeport party.
 The "Order of the World'-ambitio us name-installed officers, last week Speak ing and season of good eating followed, The "Willing Workers had a basket sociable with music, recitatiOns, supper, etc., supplemented by dancing at Water Witch hose house. The childrens's home had a reception.
 Rev Father Doyle of New York ofiiciat- ed at the Catholic church, Sunday.
 Young peoples day at Universalist church, Sunday. Childrens concert by children of the City nilsson, Sunday even ing, in West street church, both repre- sented as exceptionally interestingly
 Alva w W.Parmalee, well known to many of THE BEE readers, has been sick long time and not able to attend to his bus mess. His friends will be pleased to know that he is said to be in fair way of recovery.
 Rev vDrs Simmons of the Methodist, and Hubbard of the Baptist church, exchang- ed pulpits Sunday. pr Hubbard gave the "Bottle traps" a vigorous overhaul ing, Sunday afternoon.
 It appears that applicants for clerk ship in the postotfice in this place here after, have to undergo an examination a s to qualification according to civil service rules.
 The Dauntless club, Catholic, held reception to the ladies, last Wednesday, afternoon and evening. The Catholics never do anything by halves. There was large attendance. Music, recitations and refreshments in the evening.
 The Danbury board of fire underwrit- CTS adopted the so per cent co-insurance clause at a recent meeting, after an am- pie discussion.
 A delegation of Grand Army men went to Brewster. Friday night, to witness an inspection and an installation of officers. A banquet and speeches with recitations of original poems followed.
 The Knights of Honor, Crystal lodge. installed newly elected officers. Wednes- day evening, last week.
 City Engineer Wilkes has resigned his position here. He goes to New Rochel- le.
 Several painful accidents, some rather serious, have occurred during the icy spell, none fatal.
 J. Dewitt Miller spoke on "Love, courtship and marriage" under the aus pices of the Y. M. c. A., fourth entertain ment in their regular course, Friday night, last week; subject that never becomes a back number.
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