The Newtown bee., 1894-09-28
LONG HILL.
GRACE CHURCH AFFAIRS.

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 September 30 10th Sunday after Trini- ty; at 9.30 a. m, Holy Communion; at 10 a. m. morning prayer, litany and ser mon; Sunday school after morning ser vice.
 A beautiful set of new Trinity hang ings were used for the first time in Grace church on Sunday last The set consists of altar hangings, falls for prayer desk and lectern, with book markers and stole. The material is olive green silk | brocade, in choice design woven express | ly for the purpose, richly embroidered in olive and light blue, with outlining and embelishment in gold. The work was done at the Isabel Art rooms in Bridgeport, aud while original in design. is strictly churchly and embematic, and i artistic in its treatment. The set was procured by the combined effort of the ladies of the parish, and is valued at | $200.
 ONE MORE CHANGE TO SHOW YOUR PUB | LTC SPIRIT. | There was very small attendance, Mon- day evening lat the village improvement meeting. The meeting was adjourned to Tuesday evening, October 2,at 7.30 D. m. at the hall. Officers will be elected for the ensuing year and to such as may come before the meeting. All members of the society and others are requested to be present.
 A HINT FOR THE DOwN-TOWNERS.
 In driving through Long Hill these dark evenings it seems very pleasant to see the street lamps lighted, although the majority of them are in the upper end of the street. We sincerely hope that our downtown neighbors will fol- low the good example set by those up town.
 SOCIAL EVENT.
 Miss Lizzie Wheeler gave very en- joyable whist party on Saturday even- ing. Among those present were, Miss Susie Beach of Bridgeport, the Misses | Edith Turney, Lillian Wheeler, Edna Wheeler, Mary Beach, Fannie Walker, and Miss Brindsmade of Birmingham. Among the gentlemen were George Clark, Frank Hadley, George HadleY, Robert Turney, Sherwood Walker, Fair child Wheeler, Harry Tousey, and MT Brindsmade of Birmingham. After sev- eral games of whist were played, danc- ing was enjoyed, the guests departed All enjoyed very pleasant evening.
 Our genial butcher, Frank Wheeler, had the misfortune to step on spike. driving it into his foot, last Thursday evening. He has suffered a great deal of pain, but we are glad to hear that he is improving.
 Miss Clara Hall is suffering from an at- tack of the grip.
 Miss Ermmie Bronson of Baltimore has been the guest of Mrs R. c. Tousey.
 Rev Mir Gurnsey will preach temper ance sermon next Sunday evening at 7 30 at the hall. All are welcome.
 Frank HadleV has pOna tn RriduaDort with his uncle, Harvey Hubbell.
 Miss Bertha Addis is staying at Rev MT Whites, Trumbull Center.
 Miss May Sweezey has spent few days in Newtown.
 E. Platt has bought horse of Irving Coan.
 D. Mahoney has gone to work at Peter Gablir's.
 The cellar is being dug for Mrs Smiths house north of George Bennett's.
 Members of the degree team of Parlor Rock council and all members interested in degree work are requested to meet at the hall, Saturday evening, September 20, for practice.
 George Hadley has received orders for work and will start up in few days. He is sure now of steady work.
 Mrs Sweezey has returned from her visit in Brooklyn.
 franK sherman has bought pair of oxen.
 The first degree on candidates in the Q. U. A. M. will be worked next We'd nesday evening.
 Plumb Hall has pet owl which he keeps in the shop.
 There was quite little party of chil- dren at the home of John W. Tyrrell, September l9, who came to make glad the heart of their mother, the occasion being Mrs Tyrrell's 6Sth birthday. Mrs Tyrrell is in very good health and seem- ed to enjoy the day of pleasure as much as her children. She received many to- kens of remembrance from each one of them and there came to her heart feel ing of joy that these children have been spared to see her pass so many years of happiness with her. May she live long and see many years and may each year as it comes and goes be brighter than the one before.