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The Newtown bee., 1894-03-09
ooNGREeAT1oNAL CHURCH NOTES.

The communion in celebration of the Lords supper will be observed at the church, next Sunday morning, March IT,. The thought to be presented in connec- tion with the service is suggested by Mat. 20 :22, "Drnkiug of Christ's cup"
 The committee on the arrangement of a program for Easter Sunday met at the parsonage on Monday evening. If the program as prepared is successfully car ried out. the exercise should indeed prove an attractive and instructive one. It is designed that the children have a large share in the service, which will take the place of the usual morning service.
 A well-attendcd meeting of the ladies' missionary society was held on Tuesday afternoon. A very interesting sketch was read of the life of Miss Mary E An drews, who represents the New Haven branch of the Woman's Board of Mis- sions on the field.
 The pastors class held it's last meeting for the present at the parsonage on We'd nesday afternoon. The points thus far taken up were revie wed. The meaning of a life consecraJcd to Christs service was explained. Conservation is yielding the heart. Of ourselves we cannot change the heart, but we have the power of choice; we can yield our will to Christ as the soldier yields his will to his cOmman- der, and thus our whole nature can be controlled by the spirit of Christ. Though we are asked to yield the heart, it must never be blind submission. "Come, let us reason together,' says God. We must | yield all; if love prompt our action, we shall not ask how little we can give, but how much. If love of Christ is in the heart, it's influence must be felt. A soul truly converted will do all it can to make the world better. Labor for others is the souls deepest joy. Helping is spiritual exercise that gIves strength and causes the Christian graces to grow. The church is Gods appointed agency for working for others and for saving the souls of men. We do not have to go to foreign lands to fulfill truthfully our Saviour's commission. To every one is given his work. God speaks to us through pature, providence, revelation and the communings of the spirit; we speak to God in prayer. Prayer is the opening of the heart to God. Our pray CTS are answered when God is sure tha
 we feel our need of the things we ask fol and we have faith that whatever Ht grants us is for our highest good.
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HATTERTOWN.


 The Summers farm of nearly 300 acres, now owned by the estate of Adonram Fairchild, has been rented to Frank Fav- erau of Easton for Sli0 year.
 MT and Mrs John Loucks have return cd to their home in Danbury.
 Edgar C.. NOrthrop, who has been spending the winter in Goshen and Tor rington, returned home last Thursday. His many friends in this place were glad to see his cheerful countenance once more.
 There was a masquerade ball at David Parmelee's, last Wednesday night. It being q pleasant evening quite crowd were in attendance.
 Charles Patchen and family have re- turned from a visit with relatives in Sal isbury.
 Grandson Parmelee rides behind a new horse, a recent purchase from Strat. ford parties.
 Selectman Costello was here, last Thursday, and ordered the road opened that runs past John Stillson's. Friday eight men succeeded in getting passage way through the hugh drifts, something like 30,000 cubic feet of snow being re moved.
 Miss Emma Mellen of Danbury ha' visited her sister, Mrs John II. Summers
 F.. E. Booth, Master Louis and Mis- Edna Booth have visited Stiles Belflelt in Southbury.
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SOUTHVILLE.

A. E. Fancher of Hawleyville led the prayer meeting here, last Saturday even ing. Those who were there report very interesting meeting. Mrs Frank Hawley and Mrs E. R. Smith were also there from Hawleyville.
 Edson Roswell and family have all been quite sick with grip. He is suffer ing from it yet, but his wife and daugh. ters were able to be out to church, Sun- day.
 Mrs Jane Gregory, who has been in Brookfield few weeks, has returned home. Her son, Will, is in Bridgeport.
 Rexford Folliett, the United States mail carrier, is confined to the house with grip. He has not been able to at- tend to his duties for several days.
 Mrs J. M. Ford had a sleigh party from New Milford, last week.
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PERSONAL AND OTHERWISE.


 The selectmen have appointed David Kinney of New Preston, town agent for the dispensing of ardent liquids for med cal purposes.
 Fred l.. Forbes and wife returned, last Friday night, from two months stay in Sweden. A large crowd of their friends were at the depot to meet them, and the neighbors provided a warm welcome for them. MT Forbes reported 3 stormy voyage home.
 Mrs Henry Warner returned home from West Haven. last week, accom- panied by her son, Harry, and her father. Misses Nellie Logue and Mary Me Carty were in Waterbury wishing, last week.
 Mrs c. T. McCarty is suffering from an attack of the grip.
 E. K. Rossiter is spending few weeks in Flordia with his brother-in-law, Frank Heath. Mir and Mrs James Conroy are the happy parents of daughter, born Tues. day night.
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WOODVILLE.

The people assembled at the chapel, March 1, but no minister appeared.
 MT Teed of Torrington has been visit- ing at Seth Couch's.
 A few from this place attended the cattle show in New Milford.
 Mrs Charles Mercy of Bantam has been visiting at H. Couch's. gIk
 A. Yale has been spending a few days in Merryall with his brother.
 Miss M. Owen of Torrington is spend ing few days with Miss Hattie Couch.
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AFFAIRS ABOUT TOWN,

John Waldron of Waterbury has been visiting his mother and sisters in town. His sister, Mrs James Copeland, has been sick and her sister, Lizzie, came home to take care of her and was taken sick.
 Mrs James Allen has returned from the sanitarium in Chicago where she has been for several months. Her health has been much improved. She is stay ing with her son, Edward.
 William T. Kasson will teach two weeks longer in the Center.
 Charles Hatton is at work for James Skilton of Watertown.
 Mir and Mrs Joel H. Atwood of Hotch, kissville visited at A. c. Lakes, Satur. day.
 John Hallowway has engaged to work for F. Kerchenberger to help him in his meat business.
The Newtown bee., 1894-03-09

The Bridgeport t Steamboat Go. have caused to be placed in the hotels and other public places fine engraving of their new steamer, "Nutmeg State,'' which with the popular steamer, "Rose : dale'' will form the daily line to New
 York the present season, The latter
 boat has been put in splendid condition the past winter, new fittings throughout, and when she commences her daily trips in a few days, will have much to recom-
 mend her to the travelling public. An
 arrangement has been made so that pas sengers leaving here on the 7.09 a. m. train can make close connections in the
 morning and this will afford passengers from n9nbury and New Milford, and towns bis side, pleasant sail to New York. fhe fare is soc, or 75e a round trip on either boat. This accommoda- tion has not been afforded the residents
 of this vicinity for years, and should be patronized if our people desire it con ! tinued.
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NOTES FROM ST ROSES.
A TEMPERANCE SERMON.

At St Roses church on last Sunday morning, at the II o'clock mass, Father Daily gave the worshippcrs a strong talk on temperance. For the good of society and the peace and comfort of their own homes he advi~ed them to shuu intuXiCat- ing liquors.
 On Monday at 9 o'clock at St Roses church a requiem high mass was said for the soul of Edward Kirby, and on We'd nesday at o'clock, Father Daily said an anniversary mass for Daniel Kane and at 9 i5 Father Fox said requiem high mass for the repose of the soul of John Clark.
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DEATH OF MARY KANE.

Mrs Mary Kane, aged v years, died at
 the home of her daughter, Mrs Thomas Brew of Hawleyville, on Sunday after noon. Mrs Kane suffered with cancer, which was the cause of death. The fun eral was held from St Roses church on Tuesday at l l o'clock, Father Daily off ciating, and the iDterment was in St Roses cemetery. Jerry Kane of Flaw leyville is 8 son of the deceased woman
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A TEACHERS MEETING.
THE PROGRAM.

The following program has heen ar ranged for teachers meeting to be held on March lG, at the Middle district school house, Newtown Street, Miss HOulihau teacher. Prof A. E. Morrill,, principal of the State normal training school at New Haven; subject, "WhHt and how shall we teach?'
 Glass work in arithmetic, by Miss Der tha NJ. shannon.
 How to teach geography, by C. D. StilsOn.
 Music in the public schools, by Mrs C. $. Plntt.
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STEVENSON.

Mrs k. $. Hinman's mother is sick with pneumonia; also Miss Nettie Stev- ems.
 Mrs F. Isbell visited friends in Bridge port, this week.
 Last Saturday evening there was a gathering of young people at the resi- dence of F. Isbell. Music, singing and dancing were on the program.
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COMMUNICATION

Mir Editor: At the library meeting, Monday evening, in listening to the Reverend Chairman. who presented his voluminous report, learned with sor- row that the people of Sandy Hook were so poor. Now as subscriber received so marked commendation in his report, he thinks it no more duty than pleas ure that he make this proposition through your paper, hoping same may come under his observation, that I will be one of 50 others who will subscribe p cents each to raise fund for their benefit.- Subscriber.
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KENT.
NOTES FROM ST ANDREWS.

Rev Dr Kirkby preached to the Daughters of the King in St Andrews church on Monday evening. He chose as his text Gal. 6:2, "Bear ye one an- others burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christi" It was very helpful address and spoken in most felicitous words. 4 good sized congregation was present. In the afternoon the annual meeting of the Seabury chapter of the Daughters of the King was held at the rectory. Mrs Belby was chosen president, Mrs Wild man secretary, Miss Knapp treasurer and Mrs Lane and Mrs Ingersoll vice presidents. After the meeting the Daughters had tea at the rectory and at- tended service in the evening.
 The venerable Archdeacon kirkby spent Monday and Tuesday with Rev w.. F. Bielby at the rectory.
 Messrs Segar, Vincent and Judd are very busy in their tobacco warehouse. Many crops have already been sorted. They have some of the best tobacco sort CTS in the town and no doubt will put up the crops in the best of shape. Proba- bly, upwards of 200 cases will be handled by them. While Wellington Watson was alive the building was sometimes used for the same purpose.
 The snow is disappearing very rapidly and the mud coming on quite as fast.
 MT and Mrs John Brown of Geer mountain have daughter, born one day, last week.
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Mir and Mrs Charles Dubois of Brook lyn, J. R. Smith and family and Charles Harris of Bridgeport, Mrs Mary Tucker of New York, Mrs Josiah Law of C pge and Fred Wheeler of Monroe were in town on Sunday, February p, to attend the funeral of Rev H. L. Wheel CT. ID. B. Wheeler, his brother, from West Haven, came up on Saturday, but was obliged to return the same night.
The Newtown bee., 1894-03-09

A door knob which now adorns the vestry door of the Congregational church, was formerly on one of the main doors of the old St Johns church at Bridgeport. When this church was torn down, M. c. Rodgers bought the door. So when one of the door knobs of the Newtown Congregational church vestry door came off, the other day, Nil Rodgers kindly furnished this one.
The Newtown bee., 1894-03-09

MT and Mrs Albert E. Buell. of Haw- leyville were given surprise on Satur- day evening, the occasion being their 2Oth marriage anniversary. The mem- bers of the local Knights of Honor lodge, of which MT Buell. is dictator, presented them with handsome chair, County Commissioner Houlihan making the pre- sentation speech. They were also the re cipients of another chair. A choice col lation was enjoyed.
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ACCIDENT TO GEORGE R. MOBILES, JR

George R. Nobles, Jr., while at work shingling on a small barn in process of erection just back of Edward Calls rev house, fell to the ground Tuesday and was badly bruised. He dropped about 10 feet, striking on hard ground with about six inches of water over it. He was unable to walk and had to be carried to his home.
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WARREN.
A BAD FIRE.

A large paper mill Belonging to Forestelle, formerly of this place, was totally consumed. last Friday night, at Medina, N. |. MI Forestelle's loss is $10,000. Only light insurance was on the property. This is the second time Mr Foresteile has been burned ou within two years. The former fire provt ed total loss, with no insurance.
 B. Gritmann's school closed, Wednes- day, in the North district.
 Jacob Galluss, who has rented the To-
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In Litchfield County.
BETHLEHEM.
A WORD FROM HIS NEIGHBoR.

A WORD FROM HIS NEIGHBOR.
 1 see by last weeks BEE that MI Seott's hens have been laying exceptional ly we'll for mid-winter. I have no record breaking statement to make, but as am about the only neighbor of his who has more hens than he has l concluded it would do no harm to add word. have D hens and in the month of Janua- ry they laid $50 eggs ( I do not have to guess at it for I keep record), and in the month of February, 2S days, they laid 960 eggs, which statement l think need cause no sensation, as it is not rec ord breaker, but will average slightly more than two or three eggs day One of His Neighbors.
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A DROWNING ACCIDENT.

Eddie Cooley, little boy about F years old who lived with his grandfather, Daniel Rowe, and his cousin, Horace Hurlburt, about the same age, who lived with his mother, Mrs Frank Main, were drowned Wednesday about noon in a little ice pond owned by E. H. VanIngen near the stone school house, just south of the green.
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Rev Gouveneur Morris Wilkins, form erly of Newtown, has resigned his posi- tion as assistant minister of the Church of the Ascension, New York City, to ac- cept similar place at St Andrews, the largest parish in the northern part of the ritv
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WASHINGTON.
DEATH OF MRS CHARLES H. MASON

Mrs Charles H. Mason died, last Sun day morning. Her age was 60 years,
 and she leaves one son, Louis. The funeral was held at her late home at 1.30, Wednesday afternoon, and large num- Der of friends and relatives attended. The services were conducted by Rev W.
 Breckenridge and members of the Con- gregational church choir led the singing. The pail bearers were F. J. Kilborn, C. $. Hollister, H. o. Averill and F. G. Seeley.
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HIS srRNr1NG STORY NOT BELIEVED

gentleman connected with THE BEE in official capaeiGy has had his feelings
 adly injured by the blank refusal of his fellow iaborer- to believe a little story he relates WiIh great solemnity. It seems that he had visited part of his vineyard, and wishing to catch train, he was obliged to leave his team and
 travel across the country. The roads he was obliged to travel on the top of stone fences and on the snow drifts.
 The distance was six miles, and notwith- standing he had a heavy overcoat and a grip, he made the distance in 55 minutes.
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WORD FROM c. G. PECK.

In reply to Mir Johnson's proposition in reference to the different colt stakes l would say that they are perfectly satis factory as far as 1 am concerned. There are other horsemen to be heard from LC. c. Peck.
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AN HONOR FOR A NEWToWN BOY.

The class of '94 at Trinity college has elected Bishop Williams of Connecticut to preach the baccalaureate sermon at the graduating exercises in June. Fred erick F. Johnson of Newtown was hon. ored by being elected to deliver the class finn.
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WORK BOOMING AT THE RUBBER.

Work at the Dutch Rubber shop has taken boom and to fill the orders the men have been asked to put in some night work.
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J. F. Griffin has opened business col lege and school for shorthand and typewriting at 132 Main street, Derby. A suitable room has been se- cured and fitted up for the purpose, and already large number of pupils have been lsecured. Mr Griffin makes this a high grade business school and is assist cd in teaching by Prof Dillingbeck. late of Chaffee's national shorthand school, Orange, N. J. Write him for partieu- lars.
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The impatient friends of Martin Wentsch compelled him to open store earlier than he intended. His stock of boots, shoes and findings were stored in the second story of Barber Schumacher's shop, but while waiting possession of his store in the Wells place he has not been idle but has sold $l00 worth of stock to his friends who could not wait.
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Martin Wentscn, who has opened his shoe store temporarily in Schumacher $ building, will next week have an exper- fenced cobbler to attend to all kinds of repairing on footwear.
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Newtown Council, No. 9S, National Provident Union, will have an installation of officers next Tuesday evening and re- treatments afterward. Members will take notice and not miss this meeting.
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Miss Lizzie Nash of Danbury has been spending few days with her cousin, Miss Mary Bradley.
The Newtown bee., 1894-03-09

Clarence B. Nowlan, a pupil of Les lie, E. Vaughan, will for.n class in violin instruction in Newtown. Terms moder- ate. Address, c. B. Nowlan, Dan- bury School of Music, Danbury, Conn.
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A. B. Blakeman's little daughter, Hell en, has been quite sick, while visiting in Bridgeport, but we are happy to say that she is much better.
The Newtown bee., 1894-03-09

Parties have been looking at James Coles farm in Huntingtown district, thinking to lease or purchase it.
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Mrs Alonzo Taylor has been confined to the house this winter with severe cough, but we are in hopes, as the spring advances she will be able to be out again.
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A fragrant bunch of orange blossoms In the office of Postmaster J. J. North rop came from H. Wilber Bristol of Orange City, Fla, who at different times worked in TIE BEE office.
The Newtown bee., 1894-03-09

The Newtown choral society began it's work for the season, last Tuesday night. For the present it will meet at Glover's hall on Tuesday evenings at 7.45 o'clock.
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R. H. BEERS ( CO.

EOR SALE.By order of the Court of Probate A desirable village residence, the late home Of Nelson " Burr, deceased; centrally located on Long Hill street. A modern built house with F rooms other out-buildings contiguous
 about one acre of land, half a mile from
 church, school house and railroad station
 fourth of mile from post office and stores convenient to several factories, macadam road all the way to the city of Bridgeport Communication by electric cars talked Of A rare opportunity; possession given when desired. Inquire of LEGRAND e. BEERS Administrator.
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Dr Chapman from New Haven, having received responses from his advertise ment for house, was in town on Tues day, looking at several places.
The Newtown bee., 1894-03-09

George w. Stuart has rented M. c, Hawley's house, formerly occupied by Banker c. H. Northrop.
The Newtown bee., 1894-03-09

People are unkind enough to pro- nounce the macadam road to the depot with all the emphasis on the last syllable. The soft weather of the past week has put it in horrible condition.
The Newtown bee., 1894-03-09

The plastering coat being nearly fin. ished on A, B. Blakeman's new house, the carpenters are at work again on the trimmings.
The Newtown bee., 1894-03-09

Hubbell Brothers of s,tepney assisted Miss Julia Warmer in filling her ice house, last week.
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Charles Fl. Gay, w. A. Leonard and A. r. Clarke were in New York City on Tuesday and Wednesday.
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rented Leonard's annex for the coming summer season. Mir Driggs has visited Newtown in D. evious seasons, and is greatly pleased with the town.
The Newtown bee., 1894-03-09

Charles k. Beers of Palestine district has been doing jury duty at Bridgeport, this week.
The Newtown bee., 1894-03-09

Miss Nellie Heating of New York, whohas,been visiting Miss Annie Troy at Sandy Hook, returned home, Wednes- day.
The Newtown bee., 1894-03-09

William N. Northrop, Thomas J. Brad ley and John Warner have been drawI as jurors in the Florence Hawley case.
The Newtown bee., 1894-03-09

The ladies' prayer meeting will be held next Tuesday, at ], with Mrs Minor.
The Newtown bee., 1894-03-09

Mealne soap cures chapped hands Grocers and druggists sell it.
The Newtown bee., 1894-03-09

Mrs Allison P. Smith visited her par, ents, MT and Mrs F. s. Hazen in Spring. field, Mass, this week.
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GUNNERY NOTES.

A delegation of the Taft's boys from Watertown have been up to the Gunnery to arrange for field day soon.
The Newtown bee., 1894-03-09

H. H. Peck is building an end kitchen 12x17 to his house. Fred Leavenworth is doing the work.
The Newtown bee., 1894-03-09

Miss Agnes Platt entertained a party of her young friends on Monday night.
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Michael Calvin has been suffering a winter from an inhamed eye.
The Newtown bee., 1894-03-09

Lester Constantine has removed from the Winslow house at the Hook to the tenement house of the late H. L. Wheel
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Miss Luey,Hook is at the present time with Mir and Mrs Laurence Taylor.
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The Capitol City bowling team of Hartford, champions of the eastern part of the state are expected to visit New town in the near future and try concln-
The Newtown bee., 1894-03-09

Mrs T..J. Corbett of the Hook is i'm. proving in health.
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Albert Blackmsn has returned from a visit at Lakewood. N.J.
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bin farm of William Forestelle, Jr., for the last year, is to move to the Welch farm.
The Newtown bee., 1894-03-09

Thomas Blake has accepted position with Undertakers Brew & Scanlon at the Hook.
The Newtown bee., 1894-03-09

As we have several handsome monuments to be erected in the different towns above New Milford about the 20th of May, so as to have the work completed by Memorial day, and as we can receive special railroad rates by taking several carloads of granite togeth- CT and as it will afford us an opportunity to remain for week in that section of the state and can save expense by not returning and paying railroad fare back and forth, we shall make a special inducement to those who may desire a monument or headstone, as follows to make a ten per cent reduction on the pri- ces of work now in stock, should orders be received by the 1st of April.
 James Sexton & Son.
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Elliott F. Driggs of New York has
The Newtown bee., 1894-03-09
THE FIRST SPEAKER WISHED HE HAD
 NOT SPOKEN.

''I say, are you going a-fshing after bull-heads? ?" remarked Mir Bright Man as he observed Mir Slow Man sitting on the steps pulling on his rubber boots.
 Mir Slow Man: "NO I'm not, but if was 1 wouldn't have far to go."
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THE MAN ABOUT TOWN.
CASUAL CONVERSATIONS.

Sandy Hook Small Boy: Say papa, I've been thinking I had better give Helen my sled. I've got a sled and Eva has got a sled and Helen hasn't any. They are quarreling all the while. It makes me dizzy to hear 'em. Now I'll give Helen my sled and pll have ne W one.
 Surprised Father: What is the matter of giving Helen the new sled?
 Small Boy No don't think so.
 A few days later a friend who had heard the conversation asked, Say, did you get the new sled?''
 Small Boy: No I've been thinking it over and concluded didn't want one.