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ings each night but Saturday this week and expect to continue through the month.
 The Union Veterans Union and the Ladies' Releif Union united in their in stallation services on last Monday even- ing and Mechanics hall was crowded. The services werei very interesting and were followed by brief addresses and other entertainments were followed with lunch.
 Charles Kimberly has returned to Bal ston Spa, N. Y, after spending Christ mas with his parents.
 Miss Mary Kimberly is home for a short time to recover from a recent ill ness.
 The skating was very fine on the canal last week, and many enjoyed it. Commencing with this week the Metho dist church are holding. revival services which they propose to continue through the month. B. F. Morse killed hog of the White Chester breed weighing dressed 65l pounds.
 1 The Congregational church Sabbath school held their Christmas entertain ment on Wednesday evening last week There were recitations and singing, very pretty little Christmas play in whicl Santa Claus appeared, and little gift were made to the little ones and candy and oranges to all.
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MILTON.
DEATH OF REV GEORGE J. HARRISON.

DEATH OF REV GEORGE J. HARRISON.
 The people of Milton, and the inhabi- tants of the region round about, sustain ed an irreparable loss in the death of the Rev George J. Harrison, which occurred about i o'clock on Sunday morning. MT Harrison was born on March 22, 1923, and his childhood was spent in New Haven. Living as he did in an atmosphere of learning, he early showed great scholarly attachments, and took his degree of Bach elor of Arts from Union College. He pre- pared himself for the ministry at the Princeton theological seminary, after leaving which he spent a while in New York engaged in teaching. In the Au- tumn of 1919 he was installed as colleague of the famous Dr Samuel Mott. After three years of successful service, follow ed by a short vacation, he accepted call to the Congregational church in Milton, and became it's pastor in September 1854, where he has ever since labored faithful | ly in the service of the Lord. On April | 26. 1S49. MT Harrison married Miss Eliza beth Jewett of Ridgefield, Conn.,, and, though she survives him. we may say that to her gentle and helpful spirit he always felt himself greatly indebted for happy ard successful life. Of the eight children born to them five are now living and bear testimony in their daily lives to the loving and wise hands by which they were rear ed. Mir Larrison's illness was his first as well as last, and was of brief duration, as he was confined to hls bed for only three weeks. The last sad rites over his morta, remains were held on Tuesday afternoon, at the house and at the church. At the special request of the family the services were conducted by the Rev Henry Upsof of New Preston, assisted by the Rev MT Stone and the Rev MT Elmer of Bahtam and the Rev MT Wycoff of WoOdbury- Every seat in the church was taken. NIT Upson paid glowing tribute to the de- ceased, taking as his text the 9th verse of the 4th chapter of the lsr Epistle to Tim othy: A good minister of Jesus Christ nourished in the words of faith and oi good doctrine. "-T Litchfield Enquirer.
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LONG HILL.

MIR CORRESPONDENT, NO. ONE, STEAKS
 AGAIN. Your correspondent of last week seems to misapprehend the tenor of the. writer's | article in THE BEE some weeks ago. in l relation to clubs, societies and the like as they exist at the present time. At least he attempts to vindicate what was not qnestioncd. The only strctures in that article were directed to the prema- ture. boosting that had been indulged in, and the tendency to frivolity, incident to popular associations. We have no word of censure flor the local societies which he seems called upon to defend. On the contrary we cordially approve their "obiects and principles Caring for the sick, and assisting the widow and orphans are without question praiseworthy. And no we'll developed manhood nor womanhood was ever at tained without proper attention to the ''social instincts" and lim- ited indulgence in rational amusements | in youth. But it is patent, even to the
  ety and club of the time, frivolity and social qualification are fast pushing to the front, and the higher purposes of mentals discipline and advancement be- ing relegated to the rear, or practically abandoned. It therefore behooves those who have the molding of those associa- tion to see that the paramount objects of their organization be not supplanted. CB.
 The presiding elder, Rev Dr J. W. Beach, will preach in the Methodist church next Sunday, at l.30, p. m., and will hold the fourth quarterly confer ence.
 c. E. Radcliffe, like many others, is confined to the house with a hard grip cold. Some are sick with it.
 Miss May Sweezey has entertained a Miss Lake from New Milford.
 Mrs Sweezey and son, Charles, were home at Christmas time.
 E-Charles Hawley had young COW break it's leg.
 R. C. Tousey hos two young horses.
 Mrs Peet is sick with the grip.
 Miss Clara Hall is entertaining friends from out of town.
 There are number of children affiict ee with whooping cough. John Gable, Jr., is home from Merider on a two weeks vacation. . There are parties on the pond skating : almost every night.
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TRUMBULL.
DANIELS FARM Y.P. S. c. E. ANNIVER-
 SARY,

DANIELS FARM P. S. c. E. ANNIvER-
 SARY.
 Seventy or more Endeavorers and their friends from Daniels Farm, Trumbull and Chestnut Hill, assembled in the large double house owned by Mrs Ed wards and c. Brinsmade, Tuesday even- ing. After a pleasant social hour re- treatments were served to all. At the close Sherman Thomas acting as master of ceremonies, in his usual happy way, welcomed all present. Pleasant response to the welcome were made by John Beach in behalf of the Trumbull society, and by Miss Anna Lendeveg in behalf of Chestnut Hill society. Short and very interesting addresses were made by the following persons: Charles Wheeler, of Yale, c. w. Brinsmade, E. I. Nichols, A. N. French, Dea Lewis Brinsmade, Mrs M. l.. Haines and Rev W. F. White. Two original poems were received with great applause, and did great credit to their authors. The society has been working two years and has been well supported by most of the inhabitants o1 the districts. There is still room tol more at it's meetings which are at pres ent held every two weeks, on Tuesday evenings. The next meeting will bt January 16.
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Many very favorable comments of the concert are heard: s'It was really worth a dollar admittance.'' ''I would not have missed it if l had to go 10 miles," That violin thrilled me just as if 1 had had shock of electricity ''I could have staid all night"
 MT and Mrs s. o. Nichols of Bridge port are guests of Mrs Charles E. Lyon. MT and Mrs Young of Brooklyn have visited Rev Dr Merwin. Mir Young is manufacturer of fine piano actions. This is the most delicate and difficult part of the construction of piano, requiring the most skilled workmanship.
 The new pastor of the Baptist church, Rev MT Jones, arrived on Tuesday.
 E. J. Hawley, of the New England Tea Co.,, and wife, were at Burr Haw- ley's, New Years day. w. o. Purdy and wife, who have spent the holidays at zalmon Purdy's, returned to Brooklyn on Tuesday.
 Miss Hyde of New York, Mir Vaughan and Miss Kapral of Bridgeport, were en- tertained by Miss Moore, and Miss Jessie Hawley at Mrs c. E. Osborne's.
 Miss Watson returned to Wellesley col lege on Tuesday.
 Mir and Mrs George Curtis are confined | ro tho bOupo ,x,itb rr;D
 Mrs Phoebe Knapp and daughter, Miss Georgiana, are both afflicted with the grip.
 Mrs Walter Beardsley moved, this week, to Brookfield to live with her sis ter, Mrs E. Jackson.
 H. w. Edwards expects to fill his ice house, next week, from Turney's pond. The ice is I inches thick.
 The Monroe whist club met with Miles Burr, this week Thursday.
 Daniel A. Nichols and family and Agur Beardsley and family celebrated their eleventh wedding anniversaries or New ears day, at Town Clerk D. A Nichols.
 Mrs Hannah Nj. Hall, 87 years of age has had hard cold, but full of grit, sht has not succombed, but been about hel her work as usual.
 Rev Mir MaNee, who formerly preach ed here, and who on account of poo health gave up the active work of th' ministry, has regained his health >uffi cientlv to preach again and is located il North Egremont, Mass.
 Hawley has William s. Sturges steam saw mill in his woods, where h. will get out the frame for a large new horse barn; also several thousand ties MT Hawley expects to build a building and will put in an engine for grinding corn before spring.
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BETHEL.
CoNGREGATIoNALIsTs ELECT OFFICERS

CONGREGATIONALISTS ELECT OFFICERS.
 The Congregational church elected these officers at it's annual meeting, last week: Deacon for six years, Samuel Kyle deaconess for three years. Mrs A. L. Benedict; trustee for three years, w. s. Wortman; secretary of benevolent fund, Miss U. E. Benedict; additional members of church committee, H. H. Woodman, s. H. Kyle, A. w. Twiss ushers, George H. Hawley, Howard H. Baird, Charles H. Freudenthal, Edwin Barclay committee on music; George E. Beard, Anna l.. Smith, Martha A. Evans.
 The funeral of Mrs Frank Schoon- maker was held from the residence of A. s. Schoonmaker, on Golden Hill, Sunday afternoon, being largely attended. Rev E. Jay Teagarden, of Danbury officiated
 Orrin Benedict has the grip.
 G. s. Fairchild, we regret to chronicle, is again on the sick list.
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SOUTH BRITAIN.
PERSONAL CHAT.

PERSONAL CHAT. Miss Patty Mitchell has been visiting at her brothers, Amos Mitchells. E. A. Platt and Fanny Treat spent Sunday at W. A. Fenn's in Shelton.
 John Flemming has been grip vic- tim for nearly two weeks.
 A church sociable was held on Friday afternoon and evening at the parish house.
 James Clark was in town calling on old friends the first of the week.
 AT THE PURCHASE.
 The death is chronicled of Elizur B. Perkins, who lived in the Purchase, at the age of 63 years. MT Perkins died on Monday morning of pneumonia. The funeral was held from his late residence on Wednesday afternnon at ? o'clock and the interment was in South Britain ceme- tery. Rev MT Munson conducted the funeral services.
 Mrs George Stoddard and daughter are at her fathers's, L. M. Bradley's. Little Susie is still an invalid.
 Frederick Kemp, ST., is now quite sick The rest of the family are better.
 Henry Dittus is on the sick list again. Dr Ketcham attends him.
 Birdsey Gilbert was called to the death bed of his aunt, Mrs Orrin Ward of Brookfield, last Saturday. She died a few hours after his arrival, being con- scious till the last, although unable to move any portion of her body, having paralysis. She was former resident of the Purchase, and her death will be greatly felt by her old friends and neigh bOrS.
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WASHINGTON.

" H. Foulois, son of Henry FOulois the plumber. left for New York City last Saturday where he has entered the New York Trade school to study scientifS principles pertaining to plumbing.
 Albert Blakesley has taken the placs vacated by the former.
 Sheldon Hickox was at his fathers, HI T. Hickox. the first of the week.
 Thomas Connerty, who was recently reported ill.i better and able to res umI his duties in the creamery again.
 Many are the homes now disturbed and families made anxious by the presence oI the grip.
 Mrs,.Solomon Ryden is recovering frou an attack of the grip. Her daughter. Miss Sarah, has been unable to work al her usual occupation in the creameryI having had a hard cold.
 Mrs L. E. Randall is sick.
 William Gustofson, an employee at H| W. Woodruff :, ,is just recovering from ai attack of the grip, and E. G. Clark \ down with the same influenza. NortI| Clark is uperintending the creamerI during his fathers illness.
 Mrs James Lofland, who has been quitI sick with the same disease, is little be1 ter.
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The public schools opened, Tuesday.

The public schools opened, Tuesday.
 Lewis B. Curtis, of Curtis & Curtis, has patented pipe threading machine, which promises to be of great value.
 Timothy J. Fallon has been appointed baggage master, taking Martin Hop kins' place at the west bound station.
 We are glad to see William Mitchell out again.
 F. Cohn, who formerly kept the drug store here, was arrested in Bridgeport. last week, charged with forgery, and was bound over under heavy bonds for trial at the next term of the criminal Su- perior court.
 A large party attended the Stoddard lecture in Bridgeport, Wednesday even- ing.
 Miss Leavenworth of Wallingford is the guest of the Misses Sherwood.
 Fred Wells was in town, Sunday.
 William Pell has visited Miss Dimon.
 Tom and Henry Rodman are visiting Mrs H. s. Bulkley.
 Miss Ophelia c. Taylor of the Farms is studying music at the Conservatory of Music, Boston.
 The annual meeting of the Greens Farms creamery association was held on Wednesday.
 The cases of Sam Merritt and Herbert Thompson, which were adjourned, will be tried at the Town hall tomorrow, be- fore Justice Peck of Stratford.
 Rev F. s. Child of Fairfield preached for Rev MT Holman, Sunday evening.
 At the meeting of the Pe4uot Library association, Saturday, the committees for the ensuing year were appointed.
 Rev and Mrs H. W. Holman held re- ception Monday from 4 to o'clock p. In. A large number of friends from out of town and almost every one in Southport was present.
 The third entertainment in the | F. s. c. K. course was given Thursday night Charles F. Underhill lectured on David Copperfield.' It was decided success
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Washington bridge; portion of the iron work has been put in place.
 Lights have been placed at the Main street crossing. Now hurry up suitable sidewalks.
 Otis Curtis is i'll with the grip.
 The following are the newly elected officers of St Johns lodge: w. M., w. B. Bristol; s. w., F. T. Hotchkiss; J. w., F. L. Curtis; s. D., D. l.. Rhoades J. D., W. Latin; chaplain, B. H. Mer- rick; marshal, H. c. Evarts; stewards, T. A. Mallett and Mir Lefferts; tyler, E. Wakeley; financial committee, B. H. Merrick, F. l.. Curtis and T. A. Mallett.
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DEATH OF MRS GILBERT VINCENT.

Mrs Gilbert Vincent died at midnight, on Sunday, the last day in the old year. She had been sick but 8 short time with pneumonia. At first she was taken with what was supposed to be hard cold, but this not yielding to the ordinary remedies, pr King was called in and soon discovered symptoms of this terrible malady from which so many lose their lives. Mrs Vincent, not naturally very vigorous and robust, was unable to throw it off or bear the strain on her system and gradually failed until the end came. She leaves husband and one child a boy about four years old. A good christian woman and fond wife and mother, she leaves behind large number of friends who will be sorry to part with her. The family have the sympathy of all. Her funeral was attended from her late home on Wednesday, January 3, at o'clock, Rev B. W. White officiating.
 Notwithstanding the hard times our people seem to be enjoying themselves at the rate of about two socials a week.
 So far the winter has been quite mild. t. The river has not yet frozen over, and
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THE SPECIAL TOWN MEETING.

The special town meeting on Tuesday was short, sweet and to the point. The attendance was small and little interest seemed to be shown. The matter of bonding the debt came near being passed over for lack of motion. First Select man Buckingham came to the rescue fin ally and moved for the appointment of committee to bond the debt at per cent if they deemed advisable to do so. This brought Judge Perry to his feet and he showed up so clearly the foolish policy and unbusiness-like method of transact ing the towns affairs that he received quite a round of applause. Judge Perry showed how the town debt had increased from $6S, ,000 in 1887 to over SIPS. GOO at present, and a prospect of still further increase before the end of the year. This simply not by extravaganza nor violation of trust, but because at our annual town meeting we persist in voting a tax rate far below that needed to raise money to meet the appropriations. This ridicu lous method is pursued year after year "hllC hO hdh "Oul1 Ghlnh Ol his own business affairs in the same man. ner. The motion was prometly voted down. The voters seemed to think it was time to begin to pay off our debts, instead of putting it off to an indefinite future. It was also voted that the school committee to be elected in June shall con- sist of six members. The meeting ad- journed in about 20 minutes from the time it was called to order.
 The children of the Congregational Sunday school enjoyed huge treat on the 26th in the shape of Christmas tree and Santa Claus. A beautiful tree stood in the parlor and was prettily trimmed by number of teachers under the d i- rection of Miss Kippen. After pleasant entertainment in the chapel, which was filled by the children and their friends, the sliding doors were thrown open, re- vealing pretty picture, in the midst of which stood Santa Claus. After an in- troduction by the uperintendent, Santa distributed gifts with generous hand, all the members receiving something.
 On Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock, MT Betts gave genuine surprise party to host of young people in the reading room over his store. They were invited to a little social gathering, but while busy with games, folding doors were opened, revealing beautifully prepared table, laden with good things, of which they were invited to partake. It was unani- mously voted the best yet.
 Pierre Rowland spent few days in town this week and made decidedly no- ticeable object in his brilliant skating cap and sweater.
 Miss Mamie Waters spent day or two here, last week.
 Schools began again on Tuesday after short holiday vacation.
 Rev MT Holman of Southport exchang- ed pulpits with Rev Mir Child on Sunday evening.
 Quite large delegation of our people attend the Stoddard lectures, going and returning in Bulkley's bus.
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DON'T BE SCARED BY CRITICISM.

Since the fire of a fortnight ago one of the Bridgeport dailies has allowed it's columns to be used for series of com murications slurring the Fairfield fire company. This warfare of words began in a spirit of fun, but being taken too seriously by some of the parties, it soon took on the character of boy-play and most of it had better remained unwritten for the credit of both the paper and the writers. The fact of the matter is the company is composed largely of solid men, who are there for business and not fun and to talk with them one is impress ed with their earnestness. The e are cer- tain people in this village who are al- ways ready to oppose and ridicule any and all matters of public interest, but who never do anything themselves. We trust, in this case, the boys will appreci- ate this fact and go ahead. They are steadily getting together and will soon bess in good shape to make themselves useful. The great obstacle to their suc- cess is the lack of an alarm system to call them out in case of fire. It is impor- tant they should be early at a fire with the apparatus, to be of use.
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EASTON.
SPORT HILL.

The presiding elder, Rev Dr John W. Beach, will hold the fourth quarterly conference in the conference room of Lees chapel, on Saturday evening, Jan- uary 6, at 7.30 o'clock. This being the last session for the conference year, it is of vast importance, that there should be a full attendance of official brethren from both churches of the charge. The elder will preach in Lees chapel on Sun day morning at 10.30 o'clock.
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SHELTON.
HEAR FEM CACKLE.

HEAR EM CACKLE.
 The second annual show of the Hunt ington and Shelton poultry association commenced in the town hall on Wednes- day and the capacity of the town hall was taxed with the large exhibition. All day on Tuesday the officers were kept busy receiving GOODS of fowls and the show promises to be very fine one.
 THE TRAMPS WERE SUPERSTITIOUS.
 One night last week 12 tramps occupi- ed the lock up. Another came along but they were too superstitious to let him in.
 Walter Conrad, who was injured in the coasting accident, is slowly improving.
 The services at the Congregational church, last Sunday evening, were in part responsive and praise service with appropriate sermon. There was large attendance. The annual meeting for re- ports and election of officers will take place next Tuesday evening.
 The Methodist church. held watch night services, Sunday night, and have commenced revival services, having meet
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CHURCH NEW 5.

At the society's meeting of the Con- gregational church, held on Saturday, December 30,the reports show the church to be in quite a flourishing condition. One hundred dollars was paid of the church debt. The envelope system was tried last year with great success. Over $500 was raised in the morning collec- tions alone. W. W. Lewis, J. c. Johnson and s. B. Wales were appointed society's committee; D. A. Nichols, treasurer; A. Wheeler, clerk; F. D. Hollister, collec- tor.
 A. R. Lutz will preach next Sabbath.
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STAMFORD.
o. U. A. Nj. OFFICERS.

The following are the newly elected officers of Pequonnock council, o. U. A. M.: Councillor, T. E. I.add; vice coun cillor, J. Meachen; recording secretary, G. Skaats; assistant recording secretary, F. P. Beardsley; financial secretary, G. E. Chevall; conductor, Ebert Boards ley; examiner, D. Durdick; inside pro tecter, A. H. Baldwin; outside protec- tor, F. Williams; trustees, William liar ris and D. c. Wood.
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The youngest child of Edward c. Wood is very seriously i'll with pneumonia.
 Fred Perry is very low with pneumon- ia, with small hopes of his recovery.
 Walter Wilcoxson and his son were thrown from the carriage in which they were riding behind a runa way horse, and MT Wilcoxson badly bruised and shaken up. The horse was scared by passing express train, just as they were under the Main street railroad crossing.
 Rev Joel s. Ives occupied the pulpit of the Methodist church, Sunday morning. In the evening he preached to a large congregation in his own church. on ssrhe Mountain pulpit.'
 H. P. Stagg and wife are recovering from severe attack of the grip.
 The annual meeting of the First Eccle- siastical society was.held, Monday even- ing.
 J. W. Dufour has been confined to his house with the prevailing disease.
 Mrs Julia Thompson has sold two of her Sutton avenue lots to a MT Robertson of Bridgeport, who will soon erect new house thereon.
 MT and Mrs Boyd are receiving con- gratulations on the arrival of son in their household.
 The following named are the newly elected officers of Oronoque lodge, I. o. o. F.: N. G., s. L. Smith; V. G., W. Seaman; secretary, W. V. Latin; treas urer, William Blamey; financial com mittee, s. c. Lewis, E. F. Hall, A. c. Diamond.
 A young lady and gentleman arrived in the homes of Robert Hard and E. F. Garry, on Saturday last.
 The winter term of the graded school began on Tuesday.
 A Bridgeport polo team defeated the Osceolas on Saturday last, by a score of 1 to 0.
 Miss Coulter, who. sustained fracture of her limb, while skating, last week. is improving as rapidly as can be expected.
 The regular monthly meeting of the Hook < Ladder Co was held, Tuesday evening.
 James Moore, a former resident of town, now of Brooklyn, N. Y, has been visiting friends in town.
 The third of the regular sociables of Pequonnock council. Q. U. A. M., was held, this week.
 John Tonkins is afflicted with malig- nant carbuncle.
 Work Is pro8ressin9 slowly on the new