The Newtown bee., 1894-06-29
Fairfield County News.
FAIRFIELD.

The fresh Air hutu" at Elm Cottage opened the eason iu good earnest, last Friday afternoon stud evening. Under the management ot inc Y. F. S. c. E. large number of Visi'uIS were ably at- tended to a | bouirHnl!y supplied with awberries and cream. Mrs Hartshorn served tea iu the rcce ption room, where also Miss nippen conducted d sale of aprons made by members of the Endeav- or society. Mrs Clucas and Mrs H. c. Sturges dispensed the sweets and sold large supply of Huyler's, as well as oth~ CT kinds. Their table realized over $3o. Ice cream, strawberries and cake were served in the dormitory, the cots having been removed. In the dining room Miss Mary T. Burr served lemonade and Misses Warehouse and StuTges presided over a cake sale. Each table realized good sums and the large supply was nearly exhaust ed. The lawn in front was enltvened ny strings of flags and Chinese lanterns, waving q cheering welcome to the hosts who came to help "open" the home. Something over $l00 was realized for the fund, which will give it a good start. Friends are reminded that gift of money may be sent to the treasurer, A. k Row. land, and clothing, books, toys, games, hammocks, anything suitable for girls of five to l2 years of age may be sent to the home at any time. Fruit, vegetables and other eatables are always acceptable. The first party of children to enjoy the hospitality of Elm Cottage, came last evening. They are h bright little girls from the Wilson Industrial school of New ! ork and to see them jump with delight as they came to the cottage in Bulkleys bus, each carrying her "Saratoga," in the shape of a paper bundle, was sight to make every one proud of the work.
 This evening quartet of colored stu dents from Atlanta, Ga, University, will render a concert in the Town hall. They are accompanied by President Brunstead of the University. All who are interest pleased to improve this opportunity of hearing and seeing the students.
 Those who heard the double quartet of
 ladies from Bridgeport, last year, will be
 pleased at the announcement that they are coming again, next week. On some evening during the week they will sing
 in the beach pavilion or in the Congrega- tional chapel, the proceeds to go to the Fresh Air Fund.
 The evening preaching service at the Congregational church is discontinued fOr l the summer.
 Miss Mary Waters is again at Wood DluC CObIdSG TUT Uilc Suullnei anu utI Id
 miliar turnout is pleasant sight on the street.
 The monthly meeting of the Horticul. l tural society will be held on Monday | evening.
 The St Marc is filling up with guests | and have already number on the regi,- ter.
 Mrs Wann has just returned from New York, where she had a cataract removed
 from her eye.
 The Beach Association open their build. ing, next Monday, under charge of John | IIutchns, who has been there for two previous summers.
 Mrs E. W. $. Pickett aud children are | spending a fortnight's vacation in the | northern part of the state. A full-rigged schooner attracts attcn
 ton in Pickett's window. It is entirely l the work of Edward Mills and brother
 who offer it for sale.
 Extensive preparations are being made | for the laying of the corner stone by | Bishop Tierney at St Thomas's, nex l Wednesday. Invitations have been sen l to many prominent citizens. The cere | mony takes place at D. m. | The Middle school closed, last week but the closing entertainment was held | last night, in order that the preparation might not interfere with school work. | picnic was held on the school grounds il | the afternoon and iG the evening an en tertainment was given by the children
 under the direction of Principal Smith Booths were arranged for the sale of fan cy articles and sweets.