The Newtown bee., 1894-06-15
SOUTHPORT.
FIRE IN GREENFIELD HILL


 Last week the dairy buildings and | barn of Frederick Bronson of Greenfield | Hnl, was destroyed by fire. About | II 30 the flames were discovered in the | part of the building occupied by the silo and in a few minutes the structure was in flames, and burned to the ground in a short time. The dairy, one of the finest in this section of the county, was com pletely burned. Thirty tons of hay in the loft of the barn was burned. Bv hard work of those who gathered, the cows were all gotten out and the only loss of live stock was a calf; loss Sl0OO Mir Bronson is to rebuild immediately. Miss Florence Crossman had an oper- ation performed by Dr O.borne, Tues day afternoon of this week, taking tu- nor from her arm about the size of a walnut, which grew from where she was vaccinated two year> ago. The festival extraordinary of the I r. $. C. E., in the cha pei, last evening, was a grand success. Stra" berries in all VA rieties and forms was served to all pres ent. and all went away greatly pleased, The schOr ner Mary Elizabeth, Capt 1 HubhS, of (. Jennings < Sons line, has arrived uith load of c.'al.
 The schooner White R"ck, of C. ,1er nirg's t& sons line, is c a~ting.
 The Ed Nin is expected in with coal to- morrow.
 The storms of last Tuesday night did great deal of damage along the shore l Simon Banks is able to be at his rllice again.
 c. o. Jelliff & Go. are erecting a new building next to Mills livery stable, for a wire factory. Joseph F. Rewlin of Saugatuck is the contractor.
 Dr Guilbert read an essay on theHPul- | of haf E.irtintH ty clerical association. A resolution was passed requesting it's publication. The question of draining PPquot swamp is being agitated.
 l.. F. Sherwood is building large ad- dition to his house.
 The spindle on the breakwater was struck by lightning, last week. The damage was slight.
 A sidewalk has been put down in Car | penLer avenue.
 1 The great league meet of bicyclists
 will be held at Pleasure Beach, Bridge port, on the 18th and l9 tn of this month. Next week Monday and Tuesday, many fast riders are to be present and some
 fine racing will take place. It is under the auspices of the Bridgeport wheel club.
 There was d successful strawberry
 festival at the Congregational church,
 last n ght.
 Bishop Williams preached at Trinity,
 Wednesday afternoon, and administered confirmation. Sunday was Children's day in the Congregational and Methodist churches.
 The Congregational church was decora- ted with palms and flowers. At the
 morning service six children were bap-
 tized. In the afternoon there were reel tations by Charles F. Mitchell, Ruth C. Holman, May E. Mitchell, Eva M. Pur-
 dy. Ida c. Connell, Annie Wosch, Sarah l.. Woodward, c. H. Holman, Margarei E. Williams, Emma E. Downs, Carrie NJ
 Banks Kate A. Conuell, Anna M. Smith Lillie M. Conwell, Esther D. Watermaa, Margaret Holman, w. D. Sherwood
 Lena Frances Smith, Everett r. Baker W. H. Bulkley, Virginia B. Perry, Mary f E. Downs, and Clifford F. Elwood.
 At the Methodist church the following program was rendered: Processiona , hymn, Our homeward march; :" scripture . lesson, Faith and trust in Cod; invo , cation by pastor; solo and chorus l l"Chidhood's morning." school; scrip
 ture selections, Childhood and youth,
 five young ladies ''Weicome, Sophis
 Grumman; quatret and chorus, '.In tn
 glad some day." school; recitation
 "Arthur and a cake" Edith Ambler e infant class song, "Branches of tn <. Vine,'' solo by Oracle Bulkley, choru l by six others recitation, Flowers ant 2 what they say,' Annie Keyser; ''Fh . priceless garland, by four girls; "Scat a ter seed.' Blaine Northrop; "PiEty pa t prays,n Loretta Bulkley; full chorus ], s.Look out for the signal,' school; aC e dress by the pastor; solo and chorus a ..Hold fast; infant class song, ".Give v said the little stream; 'sFhe best med e cine, Sophia Grumman; offertory hymr a .sSurely God doth know it''; collection d closing chorus, "Give thanks to God, e solo by Miss Gersie Jelliff: duet by Mis-: 0 les Gertie .Jelliff and Etta Jennings; ber ,, ediction.
 $ Henry Banks of Hull's Farms, too e the first load of peas to Bridgeport e last Friday,
 s The sloop, simon Banks, formerly ( i. this port, was sold. last Thursday after s noon in Bridgeport, by order of the 5, }. periur court.
 IS The Methodist parsonage has bee 0 treated to d new coat of paint. e Charles A. Turner, who sang bass a d the Congregational church, last Sunday
 was SD well liked that they expect t
 give him call.
 . Cyrus Sherwood Bradley will lead tn Friday evening meeting, this week, s ! s o'clock. At 9 D. nj. the church con : mittee will meet, in the church narlor, a [ who may wish to unite with the schurc
 at the next Communion season.
 Sunday school teaehers meeting at
 D. m., Saturday, as usual.