The Newtown bee., 1895-06-07
partment, which as usual is worthily presided over by A. A. Dains.
ROXBURY.
5 A DRAMATIC SUCCESS

DRAMATIC SUCCESS.
 The members of the Episcopal parish gave B delightful entertainment at the hall, last Tuesday evening week. The entertainment began with the presenta- tion of the Imaginable farce entitled IA Box of Monkeys,' given by the follow- ing cast of characters:
 Edward Ralston," Rev W.D. Humphrey "Chauncey Oglethorp," Albert Buckingham Mrs "Lady Goineyeve Llandpoore,',
 Miss Daisy Hill
 The stage was very prettily furnished and showed excellent taste. All of the characters aquitted themselves admit ably. In fact it would be difficult for our most critical audience to give especial mention to any one. The allotment of all the different parts must have been made by connoisseur. After the drama an elegant lunch was served con- sisting of ice cream, cake, sandwiches, lemonade, etc. The earlier part of the evening was so thoroughly enjoyable, that some of the young people suggested that little music mixed with quadrilles and lanciers would be fitting close to the festivities. After little delay the music was procured and jolly good old fashioned dance filled the program until l2 o'clock when the appreciative partici- pants wended their way homewa I'd. HOW TO MAKE COUNTRY LIFE ENJOYABLE.
 The writer thinks that one of the req sons that the young people in small vil- lages find country life distasteful is be- cause there is not enough ''going on.'' A. small village cannot have too many social gatherings. Our little village seems to be sadly deficient in this re spect. Various societies have been or tryaY Y1Iz h.7tS SY1a rhnr tsp,n oil f,,Sn seems to die out. Consequently they are not as successful as they should be. At present there is a revival of public inter- est on the subject. Ground has been broken and the foundation laid for the proposed 20 feet addition to the hall. l Nearly enough money has been raised to | cover the cost. Would it not be well for | the remnants of the old societies to meet | and organize dramatic and entertain | ment club? There is certainly enough slumbering talent here to make it-a suc- cess. The first step in the right direc- l tion has been taken by starting the inn provements on the hall. Previously the i absence of space for dancing or stage | room prevented the entertainments from being as thoroughly successful as they ! can be made. As this difficulty is now being remedied, would it not be good plan for all those interested in What shall we do to enjoy life to our mutual benefit" to meet and organize more l permanent society that will work to ac complish that purpose ?-[ Interest. THE PAINTER HILL DISTRICT. | Mrs Waite Leavenworth has been on the sick list.
 c. R. Leavenworth has been laid uI | with a sore toe, caused by corn.
 MT and Mrs Harvey Thomas were at c. R. Hurd's, Sunday.
 MT and Mrs Fred Hartwell of New Milford were recent visitors at Edwin Leavenworth's.
 Miss Anna Allen of Woodbury was the guest of of Miss Emma Towner, last Thursday.
 Jerry Butler is at John Murphy's.
 Mrs William Murphy has 8 fresh ail boarder.
 F. H. Leavenworth and family have visited at Seymour Browns