The Newtown bee., 1894-04-06

udy 0SculuS. MT DdllaS gave all lnGef- esting and practical address on s'Grafting and Budding" Arrangements were made for exhibition of bulbous flowers in May. Premiums are offered for best exhibitions of blossoms of pansies, tulips, hyacinths and wild flowers. Special premiums will also be awarded for other exhibits of flowers, fruit, etc.
 The Congregational church lawn is de- veloping it's marvellous beauty day by day. It is not only beautiful in itself but reflects it's brightness on the whole neighborhood. ..-...=
 M. l.. Van Horn and family will re- turn to Rocky Crest" about the middle of the month.
 The pupils of Middle school have just purchased a very fine globe for the use of the school. It has been sadly needed for several years.
 Northrop Brothers raised the frame for Milligan's barn, last week. A car load of lumber for it was unloaded for it at Fairfield.
 The health officers regulations in pamphlet form are being distributed and can be obtained at the drug store and at Pickett's, also at Banks store in South port, and at the town clerks office.
 Rev MT Ewing of Yale preached at the Congregational church, last Sunday morning. In the evening, the missionary concert was addressed by MT Beard of Yale, on the student volunteer move ment and the recent convention at De- troit. A. K. H. Smith has nearly completed his house on Mill Plain and it is to be soon occupied by MT Ford of Jennings mar ket. He has also greatly improved the sidewalk in front of his premises by rais- ing it with gravel.
 Mrs W. B. Glover returned, last week, from brief visit in Philadelphia. MT and Mrs Blake returned from a short bridal trip on Saturday. They | leave for their home in Iowa, to-day. | Maj J. B. Warehouse has so far recov- cred from his Illness as to be out, this | week, enjoying the fresh air. His hosts l of friends rejoice to see him out again. Christian Williams, bookkeeper at | Betts', plans to sail for prolonged wis., l it to his parents in Denmark, next week. Miss Hattie Chapel has accepted po- stion with MT Betts. 5,r.5 5- Rev F. s. Child is enjoying his fort nights vacation at Atlantic City. His pulpit will be filled, next Sunday, by l Rev George A. Hood of Boston. Miss May Harrall is home from school | for few days with friend.
 The Academy began it's spring term on Wednesday.
 Mrs Dr Sargent returned to her, Maine home, last week, after a delightful visit | to her old home and friends. Preparations for the old folks concert l have been quiet of late. Nevertheless it | will be announced in few days and will prove more than has been anticipated. The proceeds are for the benefit of the Fresh Air fund.
 The lecture on Hawaii by Prof An drews, last Tuesday evening, was beau. tiful and Interesting, but did not have the patronage it deserved.
 It was rather an ambitious effort get 1 ting such an attraction as Richard Bax- l ter Perry in Fairfield and hardly war
 ranted by the patronage usually accord
 ed such entertainments. Nevertheless
 the evening was delightfully."- spent by
 those who went to hear this distinguish
 ed blind pianist, both in lecture and play. | ing.
 "Church Work'' for April was issued last Sunday. Copies may be obtained al l the postoffice.
 On April 12, in the Town hall of Fair field, there will be an old folks concert
 and Whittier's poem, .The Witch's
 Daughter will be illustrated by tab leaux. It is for the benefit of the fresf
 air home of Fairfield. There will be out
 of town talent. We intend to make il
 the affair of the season.