The Newtown bee., 1895-12-20

tense, 1t was continual going about, it was systematic doing good. God has been from all eternity putting forth of Himself. He gave the world, He gave man to the world, and when man sinned God gave him way of salvation, He gave the prophets to Israel, in the ful- ness of time, He gave His own Son, and now that His Son has gone home He has given the Holy Spirit to direct and guide. What if we should hear voice saying to us, as we part in this act of giving which has been so often overlooked, neglected, despised, Do this in remembrance of me Rev MT Barker's address was listened to with the closest attention, and at the close many questions were asked inform ally that awakened the interest of all. The day's program was ended by 8 most inspiring consecratiOn meeting led by Rev E. P. Aver, of Bethlehem, and the pray CTS offered for renewed baptism of the Holy Spirit and for more earnest devo- tion to Gods service were heartfelt and sincere. At o'clock the members dis persed to their homes, s,.congratulating one another on the profit received from the assembling of themselves together.
 THE CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES.
 On Christmas eve the Episcopal society have Christmas tree at the Town hall.
 The South society have Christmas tree in the church.
 The Methodist society have supper.
 On Sunday evening, December 29, at the South church there will be cantata 1.-The Prince of Peace" by the choir.
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 Born, December 15, daughter to Dr and Mrs Bissell.
 J. A. Cowles is in Chicago.
 Frank Allen, employer of the American Shear Co.,, is boarding at G. M. Allen's. Skating is the sfad" just now and many parties are seen at Terrill's.
 In the case of Alice M. Caldwell against Charles A. Caldwell, pending in the Superior court for Litchfield county, divorce was granted to the plaintiff, December 13, for the cause of assertion and non support, and her name changed to Alice M. Tanner, her maiden name. Cothren and D. c. KilbOurn for plaintiff and Huntington and Warner for defend ant.
 Mrs E. B. Andrews of Providence, R. l., is visiting her sister, Mrs F. s. Boyd.
 Maurice Boyd, the artist, has gone to Washington, D. o., and will go thence to Chicago for the winter.
 Charles Whitlock, it is reported, has engaged to bore several artesian wells for parties in town. Those who have tain will hardly be at the expense of an artesian we'll although such water is of the purest.
 George F. Penley has become special agent for the Union Central Life Insur. ance Co.,, with headquarters in the Lewis block.
 It is reported that the proper state of hcer is appointing game cOnstables in every town for the purpose of enforcing the game laws. Hunters must beware not to break the law.
 Miss Annie F. Bacon has returned from visiting friends in New Haven, as has also Mrs William Bacon from visit to her son, William F. Bacon in Derby.
 George Rowe is very dangerously sick with appendicitis. A Waterbury doctor performed an operation on him.
 If you wish g fine Christmas present for yourself or friends call in at the Hotch- kissville Cash Store and see the new Will ton, Smyrna, ,swhite and gray fur rugs, Chenille portieres and carpet sweepers ]; also the rose bowls, jardinieres, fruit plates, etc.
 Rev MT Freeman, accompanied by F. F. Hitchcock, attended the installation services at Litchfield on Thursday, the 18th.
 Miss Emily Futile will spend the win- ter in Winsted, going soon after the holi- days.
 The work on the road above the Town hall is finished for this season. One hundred loads of gravel was given by the Misses Caroline and Mary Martin from their land.
 Miss Mary Martin has fine collection of stones which she has been gathering for some time.
 William E. Botsford, who died in New Milford, December 9, was for many years 8 resident of Woodbury, living at the Sea bury house in the Hollow.
 Mrs Salmon and Mrs Huntington left for Burlington, N.J., last Monday. Mrs Salmon and daughter will go on to Att lanta.