The Newtown bee., 1894-03-16
SCHOOL AFFAIRS.

The annual petty school quarrel with which the board of school visitors has tC deal, has turned up in the old form. IT keeping with past history it halls from the northern end of the town, this time from North district. The teacher, M, harshly punished a pupil. A specia day but the complainant, Mir Hall, fail. ed to show up. MT Paige stated his yer sion of the affair and was exonerated by the board. It looks as though the local committee or visitor had failed to do their duty when such trivial matter should be the cause of special meeting of the full board.
 One of the saddest cases that has oc- cured in this vicinity of late, is that of Michael Casey of Sasco Hill, who sud- denly developed insanity a few weeks ago. Sheriff Pike took him to Middle town last week. His case is now pro nounced almost hopeless.
 The old Gilbert house is now occupied by MT Phillips, who is employed by the o. B. Jennings estate.
 Miss May Howard returned from a lengthy visit in the West on Saturday.
 E. H. Smith is building a barn for Charles French to replace the one burned a few weeks ago.
 Rev J. E. Bushnell, formerly of this place and now of Rye, has been called to the pastorate of the Phillips Memorial church in New York City.
 The Misses Lockwood and A. B. Gil bert of Bridgeport spent day or two with friends in town, last week.
 A highly enjoyable gathering was held in Betts' hall, last Thursday evening, by the young people. The evening was spent enjoying the games of the rooms and an observation party.
 The annual reception of the Academy will be held at the home of the principal, this evening.
 k. F. M. Andrews will give his second illustrated lecture on Hawaii at the Town hall, this evening, for the benefit of the Reading room. He will be assisted by Prof F. H. Baldwin, the former teacher of Middle school. The former lecture by the same parties is guarantee that this will be we'll worth hearing and seeing.
 Elmer Grumman, of the firm of Lyon & Grumman of Bridgeport, is getting in order his recent purchase, the Burr place, preparatory to moving in, which he ex- poets to do next week. They will be warmly welcomed in our social circles.
 Mrs Dr Sargent of Berwick, Me-, nee Miss Hattie Burr, is visiting her old home and receives warm greeting from for mer neighbors.
 Maj J. B. Morehouse, who has been very ill, is reported as showing slight inn provement.
 Mrs E. w. s. Pickett entertained her father and sister over Sunday.
 Henry Weller has given up his position with Frederick Sturges and started, this week, in the fish business. He will sell only from the wagon and orders may be left at his house on sMiller Terrace"
 The Enterprise Provision Co. are mak- ing stir in business by the fine line and variety of goods offered The store was crowded on Saturday evening. John Brady is in charge of the fish department
 E. w. s. Pickett announces change in his business to cash basis on April l. MT Ford, his popular clerk, has accepted position at the market of o. c. Jen. nings. His place will be filled by Mr Oviatt of Bridgeport. George.Smith will also assist.
 Builder Forsyth has raised the struc ture intended for bathing pavilion al the beach and it now shows what it will be. It is situated directly at the end of the beach road and is more convenient o1 access than the older pavilion.
 Since B. Betts sent out his circulars offering crayon portrait with every SIG worth of trade he has had a great in. crease of patronage, many coming from a distance to secure the prize. It all are