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The Newtown bee., 1895-12-20

Will Uncle Sam tackle John Bull again? Probably not, although it must be admitted the situation Is serious. In compliance with the explicit instruc. tions of Congress, the president has urged Great Britain to lsubmit the pute to arbitration. He has gone to the length of requesting g definite answer, Yes or No. Great Britain's answer ia No. Great Britain says that the Vene- zuela boundary dispute Is none of our business. Great Britain also says that our Monroe doctrine enever admitted into the body of international law) is now obsolete and imperative. President Cleveland has reported this answer to Congress and has asked for further in- structions. He advises judicial exam nation of the facts in the boundary dis pute by . tribunal of our own, and he expresses the opinion that we cannot permit any oppression and spoilation of veDzuela by Great Britain without loss of our self-respect. President Cleveland's stand has been warmly sup ported by the leading men in both branches of Congress. But will there be war; Certainly 1t is to be hoped not, for as lthe Springfield Republican says; IA war such as this quarrel contem' plates would be the greatest calamity to civilization of the century, if not the Christian era. It's results would be de. plorable to the world. The sober judg
 ment of two great and kindred peoples
 will not permit 1t"
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expression Of the faith, piety and worth of those among us who are pAssing on to their reward. ! | .71 77
 Our young people have been improving the inc skating during the recent cold lenap. Virgil Franklin, Infant twin son Of c. Frank and Lizzie Plumb, died early Mon. day morning. aged eight months and three days. Funeral services were con ducted from the residence Wednesday at 2 P. n. This afflicted home has the sim core sympathy of very wide circle of l friends In their great trial. Miss Iva Brinsmade has been spending g few days with Miss Lena Nichols. Miss Nellie Brinsmade spent Sunday
 with Miss Dora Brinsmnde of Bridge port.
 The young people arc enjoying skat.
 ing on Wentw0rth's pond. Miss Alice Nich0ls Is sick with chicken pox.
 Mrs Nelson Hubbell is very low. I Carpenter Rogers and George Sher.
 wood are working In shelton.
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But It Is safe predicting that such an cp- position cannot itself thrive and at most can only clip somewhat the business of its firmly planted rival. The fact Is that all through our thickly settled New England there are already newspapers enough. If there were fewer, the sur vivors would be even better than they now are. Every shade of decent opin. ion, and some that doesn't always come under that head, is already presented tt the public. More papers tend simply tt crowd an already fully occupied fielt
 and are not published to meet any othel
 "want" than that of their particula packers.
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It will be good news to many that the managers of the Wstertown fair have decided to continue their fair, and have arranged the dates for next year, Sep- tember 23 and 24. For several years past Watertown has conflicted with New Milford, but this will not be the case In '56. The Wstertown association has just held It's annual meeting, and those energetic workers, President William c. French and Secretary Sec will, were pressed to continue at the helm President French has labored hard fol the success of the past fairs in Water town, having the interest of the associa tion at heart.
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GREENFIELD HILL.
PERsoNALCHAT


 Miss Beatrice Ogden has recently en tertained her cousin, Miss Clara A. Brad Icy.
 Mrs Sherwood Banks has entertained relatives from Bedding.
 Curtis Banks has slaughtered the bull he purchased of Simon c. Bradley.
 Mr and Mrs Hezekiah B. Ogden have visited at Frank Edwards'.
 Frank Banks has purchased number of COWS for the milk business, and issup plying parties Tn Plattsville with milk.
 Arthur !. Hull md mother are now en. j0ying themselves in the sunny South Wnere they are visiting relatives. They will take in the Atlanta exposition before their return.
 ". II. Brons0n h In Atlanta, Ga. K Miss Hattie Banks has greatly improv. ed the Interior of her reaidence by paint Ing and paperin9 both parlors and front hall Artists from Bridgeport did the WOrk
 ii, H. and |, B. Gray are doing rush' ing busincss n tho hog nlaugh ghterine line |hsV1ne mDFe calls tlis year ttan ever be. fose. They haye handied souae lar&l perk ths nnest beipg those of Fred Z 1& MA@ks AAg 0t AM * 5ysss
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AT CHRIST CHURCH,


 The usual Christmas eve service will be held at Christ church on Tuesday evening, December "A, at 7.3O. On Christmas day the service with the Holy Communion will be celebrated at 10.45. Frank Bruf1ison of UmpawauRh is building new barn to replace one that was burned some time ago.
 The Sunday school of the Methodist church will be entertained by Mrs w. H. Hill on Saturday from to p. m. Mrs w. A. Swan and daughter, Clair, went to New York on Tuesday to spend several days.
 her sister at Brookline. Mass, and will accompany her home to spend the holi- days.
 Fred Olmstead is building new barn. George Gilbert has been engaged to survey the new road to the Park.
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with the fail, this week, threshirg out his rye at c. B. Wheeler's barn.
 Mrs Burr Hawley has been on the sick list, requiring the care of the doctor.
 Edwards s. Beardsley has new horse purchased of Bridgeport parties.
 E. J. Hawley and wife passed Sunday at home with Dea and Mrs Burr Hawley.
 The re putation of the excellent quality of corn meal B. Hawlcy & Co. are selling is travelling, for this week they have filled an order for ton of it, shipped to Bridgeport parties.
 MT and Mrs Samuel Fancher spent Sun. day at w. F. Selleck's.
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FAIRFIELD.

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NOTES.
 The Christmas observances at the Con- gregational church on Sunday will sur pass anything yet attempted. The choir, under the able leadership of Mrs Whit ing, has been diligently preparing for some time program of rich music and the Sunday school carols are prettier than any they have sung for several years. Both the morning service and the evening carols by the school will be beautiful and impressive. This may be the last service with the choir as it is yet an open question what action the church will take regarding music for the next year.
 R. c. Toucey of Long Hill, agent of the Humane society, made another visit to Steve Jennings' barn on Saturday and captured two dilapidated specimens of horse flesh. They have been turned out upon the road for weeks and have scarce ly strength enough to stand. The citi- zens would like to see few such cases we'll punished as there is too much of this neglect in the town.
 Skating has been good for the past week and the young people have improv- ed their opportunities. Ferry's mill pond seems to be the favorite.
 Late one evening last week one of the trolley cars intercepted pole cat at Grasmere. The sweet odors still hover about the spot of it's decease and the cars are undergoing process of deodorizing Sipperly's men are drilling an artesian well for Frederick Sturges at his green. house. Notice is given of the annual meeting of the Congregational society, on Mon. day, the 3Oth, for the rental of pews and transaction of other business. The occupants of ssWheelmen's Rest at the bridge are experiencing difficulty | in procuring license. The third attempt is now being made in the name of Mir Edward Teator, who is understood to re side in Bridgeport.
 | The United Friends hold their annua meeting tonight. Besides the electio1 of officers some important matters O business will be acted upon.
 The Foresters held sssmoker'' at thei rooms on Wednesday evening.
 A large elm in front of Albert Turney ! was cut down, last week.
 The Sunday school workers have beel busy tying greens, this week.
 The praise service, last Sunday even ing, drew out large congregation, ans the music was unusually fire. Fl. s. Glover now Eliminates the Tow I green with two large lamps placed out side his premises.
 As result of a sharp canvass for con tributions, O. c. Jennings has improved the sidewalk in Mill Plain from the rail road to the green. Subscriptions wer not as generous as hoped for, yet sub stantial improvement to the walk ha
 been made. The walk has been raise, from six inches to foot with cinder and gravel and will be great comfort this winter. Let this good work contin ue all through the village.
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McClure's Magazine for January will be an edition of BOG, ,0O0 copies, circula tion equal to any two of the high-priced magazines. It will tell the story of Lin coin as clerk in a country store, study ing grammar In the intervals of weigh ing out tea and sugar and other grocer les, which in that day included whiskey ; acquiring, by his native wit, wisdom and honesty, a local ascendency winch em- boldens him to announce himself as a candidate for member of the Legisla. ture |; and then, to the sacrifice of his chance of election, leading company of raw recruits to the Black Hawk war. Much new material is promised, and 20 pictures, including three portraits o1 Lincoln, and facsimiles off interesting documents written and signed by Lin coin.
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The Ridgefeld Press came out of the h better and brighter than ever. The Issue of The Press of last week was an especially good one, and Editor Bross story of the big blaze was we'll told. All of his delinquent subscribers ought to heed his appeal to walk up and settle, for as he says, he will need few extrs dollars at this juncture.
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Editorial Ink Drops.
A Merry Christmas to all!

It is claimed that the Tennessee Gen. tennial and International Exposition will be the largest fair in size and num- Der of buildings ever held in the Unite States, with the single exception of the Columbian Exposition at Chicago.
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TRUMBULL.
IN GRANGE CIRCLES.

Friday night is sisters night and they are preparing very interesting pro gram to entertain the brothers. They will also be furnished with light lunch.
 The Fairfield County Pomona Grange held it's annual meeting at Trumbull, Wednesday, December II, electing the following officers, J. H.. Blackman, mas ter; Simeon Pease, overseer; F. F, Blakeman, lecturer; s. J. BOtsf0rd, steward; H. Fl. Wheeler, assistant Rev J. H. Hoyt, chaplain; William T. Beard, treasurer; c. D. Fl. Kellogg, sec retary L. A. Hawley, gate keeper Miss Lena G. Nichols, ceres; Mrs Stephen Heath, Pomona; Mrs Warren 0. Hub bell, Flora Miss Iva Brinsmade, Lady assistant steward; Walter H. Glover o1 Newtown, will succeed Brother +. E. Blakeman on the executive committee. About 115 were present and all were pleasantly and hospitably entertained by the TrumbuH Grange. The next meeting will be held It NeWtown, We'd nesday, January 22, special meeting by invitation of the Pohtatuck Grange and will be for the installation Of officers for the ensuing year.
 At the. last regular meeting of the Trum. bull Grange the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Muster, K. T. Nichols; overseer, !. M. Tucker lecturer, ". Fl. Brinsmade; eteward, P. B. Nichols; assistant, A. E. Plumb; chaplain, Sherman Thomas; treasurer, Frederick Sterling; secretary, John L Beach; gate keeper, Leonard HAwley L. A. s., Nellie BrfnsmAde F., Mrs ". Cooper; F. Lena Nichols; g.. Katit Nichols.
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THE ABOVE ARE FOR WOMEN.

THE ABOVE ARE FOR WOMEN.
 Mems Initial Handkerchiefs l2 l-sc.
 Mems All Linen Initial Handkorchiofe qsc
 Mems All Linen Handkerchiefs, colored border, 12 l-2c.
 Mems All Linen HAndkerchiefs, Hem stitched, F 1-2c.
 Special bargain. unlaundered Initial Hand-
 kerchiefs, l2 fec.
 25c and 39c. Christmas Sweets, . large line. and M. Chocolates, 4Sc pound Chocolate Pepperminis' 9lc pound. Cream Almonds, 24c . pound. Special Chocolate Mixed, 3Gc . pound Bon Bons, 24c . pound. Buttercup9, seven navnrs, 16c q pound Chocolate Magazines. e4c pound. Chocolate Vanilla, 9fc . pound. Chocolate Ice Cream Dr0ps, 9lc . pound. Xmas Broken Candy, lOc pound. MarehmAliows. l9c pound. Closing of Manufacturers line of Tfdies Some very handsome T'dies at reasonably low prices Read the list. Six 4x4 at 5c, Sc. l2 Pc, I5c and 9Sc each Size 5xS at Sc. IOc, lsle ec, l9c, 25c and anc each. Size 6x6 at F l-ec. lac. esc e9c and sc each. Size 9x9 at 2ec. Sc. 59c and 75c each. Size llxll al 3gc, 50c, 75c and el Is each Others larger in size at the same low prices We also have Q Fancy Lace Tidy ma1le Of small tidies and ribbon at 39c.
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BEDDING.
THE LATE MRS H. s. OSBORN

The funeral of Mrs Fl. s. Osborne took place at her late home on Thursday at p. m. The large number present at, tested the high esteem in which she was held in the community. Rev Messrs c. A. Luther, w. A. Swan and s. G. Law. the chaplain of the Tombs, New York. all took part in the services. Rev MI Law delivered feeling address, he hay. ing been 8 former pastor of the de. ceased. The interment was in the Ridge cemetery. The pail bearers were w. Fl. Hill, J. N. Nickerson, A. A. Cor. ham and Stephen Sanford.
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If new paper is started it is generally the customary thing for tho state paperi o trot out ths usual complimentary no tices, regardless Of tho fact of whsthel these b . field or . call for ths new lcur. I'll. On this s1bject the Hartford Oourant epeaks out with its usual boldusss and ' hi1s ths ball's eye. Itsays: Inc rscenl s1as(lhg e new daily paper in Nor W1oh has roosivod the usual skinf Wogas'' ohseaGA shs Drsos q ths stats' 1t n a1Wayo en61oe q " ths a9roaAnlG lhlng, m ' innI aIWa3s V ssnslhas' ln CT eplnicn 1e<Wien has no nsel Doo1 C anolEee tally lk1a q pro>puoo1 USv NneI6n6dt hno - 1or1 l1lnf oo onl 1Sx TT noor 4lI1R Alp IAsn1I~6lvlnS
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SHERMAN.
ON WHOM WILL HER MANTLE FALL

ON WHOM WILL HER MANTLE FALL.
 The work of this present year, that has been wrought by the loving hands of Mrs Susan Hungerford has been shipped this week to Five Points and the Home of the Friendless, and there were six barrels full. If she could deliver her message now to her many friends. she would say, ssThank everybody who has helped me in any way, for without that help could not have accomplished what I did" We trust each will have their reward. tIn as much as ye have done it unto me-" Upon whom will her
 The next meeting of the w. c. T. U. will be held on Saturday. the 18th, at Miss s. A. Appleby's.
 but not the particulars, of the death of Lottie Hungerford that was. She leaves 6 husband and children.
 The posters and tickets for the Silver Lake quartet concert have arrived, and will be posted and for sale in due time. Tickets 25c, children under 12, 15c. One man who has heard them said he would give one dollar rather than not hear chem again. Remember, January is the date. Don't miss it.
 For more than 100 years the Shakers have been studying the remedial proper ties of plants. They have mads many discoveries, but their greatest achieve ment was made last year. It is 2 cordial that contains already digested food and Is digester of food. It is effective in removing distress after eating, and ere ates an appetite for more food 90 that eating becomes a pleasure. Pale, thin people become plump and healthy under its use. It arrests the wasting of con- sumption. There never has been such . step forward In the cure of indigestion as this Shaker Cordial. Your druggist will be glad to give you little book de. scriptive Of the product.
 Give the babies Laxol, which is Caa- tor oil made as palats ble as honey.
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cHURoH INrrRrsrs.

William, swenson, IT. Dwight Brips- made and Rev M. N. White Axfehded tho felloNship needing hold in the HtxakfOra Congregational chnrch, TueSday. I'm main 1ubjeet under disoussion II the meeting Was IIae Unemployed Eofcea 0f the Ghuych. z The sneeting VII one of thu nk1t n ' aefies IT IT Aald in this vicinity aaa MI mn IT unnauAl lntereat and holF fu3nG94 IT I'll III M ltenl1Ance. Geventeen chnscles nun lerTe Tesentes1. It is underSto0d mi tlSe nexf' 1Sllopship nleettng Nill be IT III HuntIn0 0trn Con3EeG ficnnl IT 1e11nxy
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Fairfield County Chat.
 STEPNEY AND VICINITY.
DESTROYED BY FIRE.

Stepney had an unwelcome visitor on Saturday of last week, when fire stepped beyond its proper bounds and destroyed the house of Seeley Perry, just out of the village. It was about 10 o'clock on Saturday morning when it was discover ed that the roof of the house had been set on fire by sparks from the chimney and had got to blazing at lively rate. The alarm was spread, and friends and neighbors were quickly on hand but the flames had gained such headway that it was impossible to save the house, and it was in ashes in about three hours time. Willing hands were at work rescuing the contents and nearly all of the furni- ture and clothing was saved. Attention was also given to the surrounding build- ings and fences, none of which were dam- aged. It Is understood there was but 5000 insurance on the dwelling. The loss Is an unfortunate one, for MT Perry at his advanced age, and expressions of sympathy are heard from all sides. A subscription paper was started at B. Hawley & Co.'s store for Mir Perry, B. Hawley & Co. starting the list with 1925. Andrew Leavenworth kindly offered MT Perry part of his house and for the pres. ent his goods were removed there and he will make 1t his home,
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R. H. Beera { Co. are giving fac. simile steei engraving, white enamel frame, to every cash purchaser Of 43, one only to every family while they last.
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As is perhaps generally known our last Legislature passed Ibill for the prevention and stamping out of tuberculosis, which was approved on July ?. It seems that the amount of money paid by the state for tubercu- lous cows killed after the passage of the law until the first of November was e1,47s 68. During November there was paid as follows: For cattle killed, $2, ,853 {; for services of cattle commissioner and veterinarians $s02.92; total for the month of $4,746. 92; grand total to December l, 1895, of $6, ,225.5s. Bills ap- proved since December swell the grand total to date to about $8,O00. Where some of this money went to, will observed by the following list, which we clip from the Connecticut Farmer:
 wolcott Deming. Robertsville-.2 oxen, sleo. George H. Knight, Lakewood-2 cows. s9s. dry, Slso; bull, SSS. wv w William E. Barnum. Bethel COW dry, t2O. HenrS PSSs GOV STg ss dry olO0; bull OPS.
 Gilbert W. Phelps. windsor-2 cows. s55; l II. 0. Wolcott. Northneld-1 COW e2o
 E. Turner Son. Colebrook-l bull, OPS.
 7; T;,9 ChambeIs. Nswtownsl COW dry. s15, M: s. Smith. w,nsted-I COW dry. sao.
 " F. Day. Windsor-l COW. eso; OK. ". J: Martin. winsted-5 cows. sl57; COW fcnemah Mills, Tattville-ea COWS, sl.seo; 4 Trsncis \. Harris. West woodrtock- { S.crsa iaE oao sa es cow. A. N: Perkins. Litchneld-3 cows. es5; COW Charles sassr. Litchneld-l COW, s1s.
 Nathan g: Bushnell. Taftvilie-e cows, 41bs Deming Brothers, Barkhamsted- Il COW, ts5; Ea SisTi. Nsv HiiiordNl S ils; ocw. '. s,o-
 James Leddy, North Cromwell. COW. el5 Elizabeth Aather, 6ufield, cows, t125.
 Dennis Coughlan, Cobalt, i or, Ss5.
 The total number of cattle killed and paid for, according to the above Hat, ia 106; the highest price paid, e62 per head the lowest e5; the average, e36.45. Il is worthy of note in this connection that the average valuation per head of the neat cattle of Connecticut, presumably sound and healthy, according to the last census, is es2 06-that is e4 40 pel head less than the cattle commissioner arc paying for cattle slaughtered be. caused they were believed to be fatally Ill Of . contagious disease. The Far. mer is of the opinion that owners of suspsCtsd cattle ought certainly not tc complain of that sort of treatment howsvsr taxpaysrs at large may feel sboutit.
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EAsT0N.
AT THE BAPTIST CHURCH.

The entertainment given in the hall, opposite the Baptist church, Wednesday evening, was enjoyed by all present and proved to be success, clearing $17.6O.
 The program was as follows: Organ voluntary. Prof Banks; recitation, Eve lyn Banks; solo, Alice Lyon; reading, Mrs G. B. Tucker; quartet, MT Bots- ford, Mrs Sanford, Mrs Weeks, MT Gil- lette; recitation, Minnie Sherwood ; duet, Mrs Lyon and Mrs Sanford; recita- tion, Florence Candee; violin solo, Prof Banks with organ accompaniment by
 Miss Evelyn Banks; duet, Mrs B0tsford, Mrs Sanford farces Mrs J. H. Wheeler. Mias M. x. Lyon, Miss Grace Bristol and Mesars E. Botsf0rd, J. Tyler, s. D. Powell, E. Bauer; voluntary, Prof
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CENTER sTREEr.

The Methodist church will hold their December 28. "A 6ne program n being prepared of recitati0ks and sineing, with appropriate illustrations. And lat, but hot least, axWell laden Chfistmas tree.
 Joaeph Crafk has been couflned 10 the hons0 with severe thrQet trouble. @
 NiBo Alice Eootcr ha1 returned homo after spending aeveral Weeks Wifh friends in L0nH Islend, Satan Island and New Jer1eys
 1kn Helen 9ab0Eno epent II Week Wifh hor siat6 s Ill <k M .@A Abnotf. K
 I'm xAdiees Aid Sociekx held tIleIx
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Look in on Noah's Ark. Crowds are filling 1t every day. FANCY COLLARETTEs,
 Made from Lace, Chiffon and Ribbon.
 They are very desirable from the fashion able standpoint.
 We have several styles that arc our own, so that the effect will not be common. Prices, 6oc to %. LIBERTY SQUARES.
 Newest color effects. ss inches square 1.1s. HANDKERCHIEFS.
 The stock and the selling is surpassing our own best past.
 Moro than 5000 dozens in stock and arriving
 No retailer in this section has ever dared to prepare such an immense stock. Some dealers pay more to the importer than we retail them for.
 You can prove our statement by compari son.
 Scores of sorts. We do not mention one in ten. Swiss Embroidered Handkerchiefs, biggest kind Of values, IF 1-2c, 17c, 25c and soc each Linen Embr .idered Handkerchiefs, 25c, 37 Pc. soc, 7sc. S9c and 4l each. All Linen Initial andkerchiefs l2 l-2c and 25c.
 Hemstitched Embroidered Handkerchiefs 12 l Pc.
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Awarded Medal at Worlds Fair. AYERS PILLS Cure Liver and Stomach 1roubls&
BRIDGEPORT.

it han dies better at that thickness thar when one feet.
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METHODIST CHURCH NOTES.

METHODIST CHURCH NOTES.
 There was large congregation pres ent at the Methodist church on last Sum- day afternoon.
 The interest in the special religious ser vices held in the Methodist church has been marked and it has been thought best to continue them at least through the present week. Rev Samuel Gurney of Long Hill took Rev MT nds'place as leader during the first of the week and it is expected that both clergymen will be present during the last few evenings. Quite number of conversions have re suited from their labors and deep re- ligious sentiment has taken root among the members of the church.
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A CHRISTMAS REUNION.

The Baptist Sunday school will hold a re. union at the church parlors on Thurs day evening, December 26. There is to be speaking, sing ing and good social time. An important feature of the even- ing will be Christmas supper. All members and attendants of the school and church are cordially invited to be present.