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The Newtown bee., 1896-12-04
BETHEL.
A BAD FIRE IN THE BOROUGH.


 A dwelling house situated on Chestnut street and the property of Marvin W. Sherwood was burned, last Friday even- ing. An alarm of fire was given soon after o'clock. A few young ladies had been to call on Miss Nj. A. Dunning. As they came out to return home they dis covered the second house beyond on fire, blazing out of one window. They gave the alarm, which the writer distinctly heard half mile away and thought the young people were out on a lark, and it seems that the neighbors were fooled in the same way and therefore did not re- spond as quickly as usual. People had gone to bed early and some were asleep. The factory whistle blew the alarm which brought out the fremen. Before the hose could be laid and streams of water turned OD, the house inside was fiery furnace. The mettIe roofs kept the flames from shooting upward. Justice K R. Barnum's residence, not 50 feet away, was iR great peril, Also MT Sher- woods large dou9le tenement house, close by on the other side. Four streams of water deaden the flames so that but slight damage was done to either place. The fire was stubborn one to subdue and much praise is due the fire companies who responded so quickly to the alarm and worked so cffeCtually. Daniel Brew, with his family, had occupied the house the past two months but had packed up their goods to move next day. Mir Brew left the house about , o'clock He was the last person in the house and left for Danbury to spend the night. The report is that no fire was left in the house. MT BreW's loss on household goods was fully covered by insurance. Mir Sherwood and wife came up on Monday from Stamford where they are doing bushes. He says that his loss above insurance is about $500. He has made arrangement to have what is left of the house removed. Frank Agnew has contracted to do the job. The house was built about 45 years ago by Ex-Probate Judge William H. JudsOn. MT Sherwood had enlarged the house and laid out about 5000 making two rents. They had one room stored with furniture which they left when they moved to Stamford which was total loss. James E Barnum and Rev MT Slack, who live across the street, were the first men out but could not rescue any furniture but an old lounge. Chaun- cey DOnald8, the feed man, a near neigh bor, went to his barn about o'clock but saw no fire at that time.
The Newtown bee., 1896-12-04
IN THE PROBATE COURT.

The will of Sylvanus Middlebrook was admitted to probate on Saturday. John Todd was appointed executor, J. J. By an and J. l.. BIackman appraisers.
 Some weeks ago Rufus Beers of Easton sold horse, harness and buggy to Peter Nannery as his own. The next day the real owner appeared and claimed his property. A grand juror complaint was gotten out, warrant issued and Beers was arrested and brought before Justice Shaw. He plead guilty of obtaining money under false pretences, was fined $3 and costs and sent to jail for 30 days.
 While driving along the road near the house of E. Rowing 8 stallion belonging to Kepling, living in the Walker IT. orp place, made an attack on his horse. Mir Cauldwell, who was near at hand at- tempted to drive the beast away, receiv ed a kick which broke his arm and dis located his shoulder. Dr Gorham set the wounded limb. MT CauldwelI being en- tirely destitute, the town of Easton will have to take care of him. It is thought a suite~for damages will be instituted against Kepling.
 E. P. Shaw and G. o. Platt are serving on the jury in the Superior court now in session at Danbury.
 H. Whitehead has received a summons to serve on the grand jury of the United States court at Hartford.
 Cornelius O'Keefe has become the own CT of the Waterman place.
 Owing to the storm on Saturday the close of the Catholic fair has been post poned until after Christmas.
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growers were enabled to take down their whole crop. Again growers have been able to fully realize that there is an im- provement in business as this is the first time in four years that buyers have wished to buy. Now they are quite anx. ious to buy all they can find and at pri- ces more than double what has been paid the last three years. It is safe to say that practically the whole crop is now sold in BrOOkfield at prices ranging from 10 to B 1-2 cents. Many crops have been sold to New Milford parties. George Chichester of Danbury secured the town on Friday, buying all the crops left. For three years the prices have av- eraged from three to six cents. Tobacco farmers hope it is the beginning of the rise out of their slough of despond.
 Miss Miriam Taylor spent Thanksgiv. ing with her parents.
 Zenas DibbIe and k. N. Hawley are serving as jurors in the Superior courr sitting in Danbury.
 H. w. Green and daughter spent Thanksgiving with Mir and Mrs E. c Smith.
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In New Haven County.
SOUTH BRITAIN |.
DEATH OF NATHAN G SHERMAN

DEATH OF NATHAN G, SHERMAN
 Friends and relatives of Nathan c. Sherman of NOrwalk, Olio will be pain. ed to hear of his death at that place November s, after a short illness of two weeks, aged 86 years and three months. He was born in South Britain, but went to Ohio when about 12 years old. His father was Justus Sherman a former resident of Newtown. MT Sherman leaves a widow by 8 second marriage, also a son Walter who is a successful civil engineer in thaU,state and daughter who married a son of Ex-President Hayes.
 CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH JoTTNGs.
 The Congregational Sunday school sent between $5 and SC to the Armenian suf, ferers, last week.
 The Christian Endeavor society will soon elect it's official board.
 Mrs George Brown of Purdy, N. Y., spent 8 few days last week with her daughter, Mrs Sage.
 The second of Newtown's winter course of entertainments comes next Thursday evening, December 10, in the stereopti- con lecture of c. E. Bolton on "Russia and the Romanotrs." So many South Britain people attended and enjoyed the lecture-reciral by Will Carleton in Nc- vember that they have, no doubt, decided to become regular patrons of this course.
 MT and Mrs o. s. Northrop visited Oliver Mitchell, Wednesday.
 Misses Charlotte Mitchell and Eunice Platt were home for Thanksgiving.
 Mrs J. A. Beard and baby are spend ing few weeks with Mrs Boards parents in Shelton.
 Miss Lottie Curtis spent Thanksgiving with Birmingham friends.
 Mr and Mrs H. P. DOwnes and Mrs s. E. HoYt of New Haven were among the Thanksgiving guests at D, NJ. Mitchell's.
 Mrs Alice Canfeld is with her daugh- ter, Mrs Tomlinson, in Huntington.
 Mrs Laura Clark is visiting her sister at SCepney.
 James Adams has returned from 8 visit among his Canadian friends,
 A. N. PlatC has been summoned for jury duty.
 William H. Ingram has very sick child.
 F.A Downs of New Haven spent part of day in town, recently.
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HUB CLOTHING HOUSE,

again commenced driving team for 5. P. Sanford.
 Miss Alice Lum, who is staying with Mrs William Ostman, in Milford, spent Thanksgiving with her parents near the Center.
 The family of H. B. Perry, the New Haven carpet dealer, who have been through the summer and fall at their summer home ion Chestnut Tree Hill, return to their home in New Haven. this week.
 Monday morning the ground presented 8 genuine winter appearance. as it was covered with snow to the depth of three or four inches. The traveling was miserable for man or beast.
 Mrs Ann Partree of Waterbury. relict of the late John Partree of Watertowu, is visiting II. Clark and Mrs Kate NJ. Davis. Mrs Partree is a native of Ox- ford being a daughter of David Clark, who formerly lived at and owned the place now owned by ". ". Hughes. She is we'll known by many of the oId>r residents.
 Mrs Caroline Bronson was called by telegraph, Monday, to Shelton oy the serious illness of het sister, Ms Ann Allen, who is about 87 years of age.
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SHERMAN.
PERSONAL JOTTINGs.

Last week, Thursday evening, a pleasant church sociable was held at the residence of Mr and Mrs Philetus Sturges. E-z,s
 W. B. Hawley and wife are to attend the Stevens-BIydenburg wedding in New Haven, in the near future.
 The fall term of the Center school closed, last Friday, and opene on the Monday following for the winter term with Mir S0ule of GayIords vile, as teacher.
 David Leach has been spending a few days in town.
 Mrs J. o. NorChrop has removed her household effects to her sisters, Miss Jane Guilson, with whom she will re- side this winter.
 Sarah Favareau is entertaining guests from Dover.
 The youngest child of Augustus o. born is seriously ill.,
 John COhkling, who has been away working is at home.
 There is some talk that the house be- longing to Katherine Woodward will be occupied, this winter. &<.
 Mrs 5. F. Wheeler is quiCe i'll.
 It is understood that Mr and Mrs Brague will move into the house of the late Sarah T. HOyt, for the winter.
 Joseph Crofut of DAnbury was the guest of MT Grays people on Sunday,
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Fairfield County News
STEPNEY AND VICINITY.
METHODIST cHuRcH po1Nas.

METHODIST CHURCH DOINGS.
 Preparations for the sale on the 9th and 10th, at the Methodist church, are progressing finely. In addition to the booths mentioned, last week, there will be a Christmas booth consisting of dolls and novelties, conducted by Misses Car rie May Hull, Chevalle, LIlie Johnson and Edna Warriner. The church will be open all day of the 8th and 9th for the operations of the different committees. Cake, coffee and chocolate wilt be served on Wednesday night and supper with warm chicken pie can be had on Thurs day night for 10 cents. The admission will be 10 cents to all but members of the Ladies' Aid society. A gOodly attend. ance is expected and desired.
 The holy communion will be adminis- tered in the Methodist church, next Sun- day morning.
 Pastor Warrincr and his people will hold a service of song In their usual place of meeting, next Sunday evening Topic, "Hymus and their AutbOrs."
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HOW TO PREVENT PNEUMONIA.

At this time of the year cold is very easily contracted, and if left to run it's course without the aud of some reliable cough medic inc is liable to result in that dread disease, pneumonia. We know of no better remedy to cure a cough or cold than Chamberliau's Cough Remedy. We have used iC quite extensively and 1t has always given entire -Oagah, Ind. Ter, thief. This Is the only remedy that is known to be a certain prevcutiV e of pneumonia. Among the many thous. ands who have used it for colds and la grippe, we have never yet learned of a single case having resulted in pneumonia. Persons who have weak lungs or have reason to fear an nttack of pneumonia, should keep the remedy at hand. The ,, and 90 cent sizes for sale by K. F, Flaw. ley NeWtown, ;. C. Bull Sandy Hook, W
 N. Hurd SCepuey Depot.
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met, Wednesday afternoon, with Mrs John B. Nichols.
 The Methodi3ts held a soclable at Mrs Charles Thrope's, Thursday evening, December r.
 Miss Florence Nichols spent Sunday out of town.
 N. B. Curtiss entertained few of his friends, Monday evening, November 30.
 Mrs Jane Darward has had the muTps.
 Mrs Hawley of B-idgeport has visited her daughter, Mrs Will Warner.
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MONROE.

CONGREGATIONAL CHCRCH NOTES.
 Next Sunday morning, December 6, Rev Mir Braman of the S5epney Baptist church will preach in the Congregation al church in exchange with the pastor.
 Next Tuesday evening, December 8, a prayer meeting will be held in the Elm street schoolhOuse.
 Another of the attractive entertain ments that for the past few winters have been a feature in Newtown's social life comes next Thursday evening, Dec ember 10, in the stereopticon lecture by C. E. Bolton on "Russta and the Roman offs."
 On Thursday evening, December 10, Harmony Grange will elect officers.
 Arthur Curtiss an1 Jay Freer attended the Union meeting of the Y. P. s. c. E., in Bridgeport, on Tuesday evening.
 Mrs Arthur Hinman is visiting her sister in Washington, D. c.
 Miss M. Hawley of Brooklyn is visit ing Miss Elma Stevens.
 MT and Mrs H. K. Drake of Greenwich, R. l., Seymour Johnson and sono of New Milford and Rev and Mrs A, R. Lutz spent Thanksgiving at J. c. Johnson's.
 Miss Mary Hawley of Brooklyn is with Dr J. G. Stevens.
 Robert and Weir Goldsborough left, last week, the latter for St Paul's school in Garden City.
 Mrs Lydia Wheeler is very ill, the re- suit of a fall.
 pr and Mrs E. NJ. Beardsley spent Thanksgiving at E. B. Hyde's in Brook lVn.
 s. s. Hurd is onjury duty at Hartford.
 Fred Hawley is doing some work for F. W. Wheeler.
 Ezra Meeker is having good deal of repairing done.
 MT and Mrs F. D. Holltster spent Thanksgiving with friends in New Hav- en.
 Albert Forenbach's new barn is sided and raftered.
 John N. Wheeler has been at Albert Whe eler's for some time.
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OXFORD.

HOW THANKSGIVING WAS CELEBRATED.
 Thanksgiving was spent in about the usual manner here, some going out of town to feast and to meet with friends. Others staid at home and entertained friends who came from out of town. Among those who went away were Dr Lewis Barnes and family. He went to Bridgeport, where at the residence of his sister, Mrs pr WoFden, there was g family gathering of three sisters and three of four brothers who are living.
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311 Main Cor. State Streets,

The absent one being a brother of pr Barnes who is a successful merchant iD La Porte. Wis. There were 2l gathered at the festive board.
 E.J. filling and wife also went to Ridge field to spend the national feast ing day with their soo, NOis Alling.
 Among those who came here were John Hendricks and wife from New Haven, who came as the guest of s. P. Sanford, brother of Mrs Hendricks. Mrs George Fairchild with her son, David, and son-io-lew Fred Drake, spent the day with Mrs Kate M. Davis, H. R. Cable from Glenmore Lake, near Goshen; N. Y, accompanied by his sister, Mrs M. A. Doolittle Of Seymour, who has been visiting there, ate their Thanksgiving turkey with their brother, G. ". Cable, on Chestnut Tree Hill. There were many loeat gatherings and all, even those who were not so fortu' nate as to have turkey feast, had much reason to be tharktul for the many blessings bestowed upon them by an All Wise Creator.
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A SHOCKING ACCIDENT.

A shocking accident happened to Sid ney H. Smith, last Saturday, while feed ing 8 stalk cutting machine. He had his attention called from his work by two boys fooling. One hand was drawn into the cutter, and cut and fhangled so badly that the doctors thought best to take the hand and arm off three inches below the elbow. Mr Smith is doing as we'll as could be expected. He is farmer and keeps small dairy. He is single man of some means, and lives with his sister and mother on Taylor street, below the depot.
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Great Triumph.

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BLOOMFIELD.
SUNDAY SCHOOLS FILLING UP WITH EPIC.
 MIG sAMs.''

SUNDAY SCHOOLS FILLING UP WITH ''PIC' MIG sAMs."
 Sunday school teachers and superin- tendents are now being reminded that Christmas is approaching. Those schoI- ars who all the pleasant summer and au- tumn weather remained at home, are now out in good numbers, even on cold, un- pleasant Sundays. They learn lessons and exhibit decided traces of zeal and en- thusiasm for Sunday school work. It us- ually reaches it's highest point at Christ mas, after which it as gradually declines as it arose. Perhaps the strain was too much for them and it takes whole year to recover from it's effects. Is not the system of giving presents even to the un- deserving filling our Sunday schools with 'Picnic Sams."
 THE UNION THANKSGIVING SERVICE.
 The union Thanksgiving service at St Pauls was & very pleasant service. Though the weather was threatening, yet there was good attendance. Had there been no union service the attendance would have been. practically insignificant. By the union of the choirs of both churches there was a hearty song of praise and Thanksgiving, Mr Frances conducted the service up to the Ante Communion, Mir Whitcome taking it from there and delivering the sermon. All enjoyed the service and are very en- fbueiasfio Tn fEia vyo 1T oq rYuiEir1cy in Treigp and thanksgiving for the blessings of the year.
 MT and Mrs F. Fl. Beers spent Thanks giving in Brooklyn.
 The storm after Thanksgiving was quite boon to tobacco growers as it lasted 50 long and was 50 mlld that most
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STEVENSON, ,

Mir Victor of Derby, Messrs Sherwood and Waterbury of East NUI@ge and Isbeli all took hand in hunting the fox, Tuesday. They came home empty hand edS
 William Sherman of New Haven visit ed his father and sister, Thanks giving dav.
 Fred Isbell put in last week, hunting with his nephew, of ThomastOn. He brought home II partridge.
 Mrs Edwin Booth has gone tO Ansonia to care for the sick.
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BEDDING.
CHURCH INTERESTS.

A union service was held at the Con- gaegational church on Thanksgiving. Rev B. Q. Pillsbury preached i sermon appropriate to the occasion.
 Owing to the absence of Rev ". A. Swan, who was summoned to Augusta,
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The Editors Familiar Chat.

The Christmas number of Harper's Magazine is a brilliant one, and no mis- take. It has set a hard pace for it's com petitora in the race for the best Christmas number in the magazine field.
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AT TRINITY CHURCH,

Second Sunday in Advent, December 6; At 2 p. m., Evening Prayer and ser- mon.
 The first of the parish sociables, held at the residence of Mrs E. Nothnagle, last Friday evening, was most successful and enjoyable. Nearly 90 people at- tended and handsome sum was realized toward the fund for decorating the church.
 Dr A. L. House, who is leaving us for a larger field of usefulness, will be greatly missed, not only professionally but socially. He is a young man of marked ability, and while his friends re- gret his departure, they all wish him success in his new field of labors.
 The Afternoon Duplicate Whist Club
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Absolutely pure, perfectly harmless, and invariably reliable are the qualities of One Minute Cough Cure. 1t never fails in colds, eroup and lung troubles. Children like it because 1t is pleasant to take and 1t helps them, Edgar F. Hawley, Hewtown; 5. c, Bull, Sandy Hook; A. B. Blakeman, BoCsford {; B. Hawley & Co.,, Stepney.
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The road between Newtown Street and Southvlle is in a fearful condition, thanks to the work of the teams engaged in cart ing ties. In some places i. Is in a dan gerous state 1t would seem, almost, as If there should be somela to compel the owners of these teams to repair the dam age they do.
 Tn" resignation of Prof ratt from tho pres idrnry of the Library association is worthy of more than passing notice. For 10 years both he and Mrs Platt have given uusttntrdly If thcjr time ard cncr- gy to promote h"surcosso of this worthy cutcrpri Q, which Ia not supported by the public a> it ought to b.. It is hoped tn, friends of ,hr library will rally 'rcm d Mir Uaw!cy, the new pr. sdcnt, aiding him in every yay r's.lh!r.
 The sympathy of the American pruplc is with the Cuban in their brave strug- gle for liberty. Iti+ hard to grt ar thr exact condition of auHre ppr,oiong to the rebellion, but apparently Spain is losing ground. The New York Sun, il commenting on th' revolution, says "With regard to Mac,o, he i- ul+o pro- vided with arms and ammunition, rec, iv- ed from recent expcdi'ions, and he high ly praises Dr Joaquin url Castillo of the Junta in New York, who hns done ov. erythinR possible for bum. But Macoo has sent commissioners and letters ro the Juula telling that, notwithstanding his strong position, he should not be forgot ten. Nothing like an atmpl< ou Havana can be expected for the present. The real situation is that ...ia is unable to overcome tho revolution and pacify tn, island, although with her regular army of l25,ooo soldiers ard GO,o0o volunteers and strong navy she can still hold her well-fortinrd cities and scaports. Nocnd is near, therefore, if the United States does not interfere to stop this butchcry, Spain may fight to her last man and the Cubans will all die before they will sur render their cause"
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To cure all old sores, to heal an indo- lent ulcer, or to speedily cure piles, you need simply apply DeWitt's Witch Hazel SalVe according to directions. Its magIc-like action will surprise you. k. F. Hawley, Newtown; s. c. Bull, Sandy Hook; A. B. Blakeman, Bots- ford; B. Hawley 6 Co.,, Stepney
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Services in the Episcopal church in the Center are to be held each Sunday through December at Il a. m., and at ' p. m.
 Burr filling, who has been at home through November, returned to bis work in southington, Monday.
 John Goyin, who has been hauling wood for J. B. Pope, has returned and
The Newtown bee., 1896-12-04

As an emergency medicine, Aver, cherry pectoral takes the lead of all other remedies. For the relief and cure of croup, whooping cough, sore throat, and the dangerous pulmonary troubles to which the young are so liable, it is Invaluable, being prompt to act, sure to cure.
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NICHOLS.
FIRST ENTERTAINMENT EVER GIVEN IN

FIRST ENTERTAINMENT EVER GIVEN IN
 NICHOLS.
 The entertainment, which was given by 9 young people of Nichols, entitled ''Dreams and Visions of Flair Women and Brave Men," which occurred at Cooks hall, Tuesday evening, November 24, was said by many to have been the finest literary entertainment ever given in this place. Much credit is due to Miss Florence LaiDe, who proved herself an artist and composer of much ability. Her selections of costumes and groo D. ings were certainly fine and the actors, who without exception took their parts excellently, making beautiful historical pictures which will not soon be forgot ton by those who witnessed them. There is talk of repeating it by special request.
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STAMFORD.

Mrs Rufus Buddington IS quite i'll at her home on King street with intermit- tent fever and pleurisy.
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A chance of your life. Warm camers hair underwear 25e, 50c value; better goods, too. AS cheap, one half wool, 49e; all wool, 9sc, at E F. Hawley's.
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The whist club of Ncwtown Street was entertained last evening by Mir and Mrs c. F. Beardsley.
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White Loaf flour Is hustling at k. F Hawley's at less than car load prices.
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SPECIAL SALE OF

Birds Feathers Wings, and all sorts of Feather Ornaments for Millinery will sell her tor 25c each; value soc to S2 apiece
 CoRSET BARGAIN.
 Much cut of the ordinary. and the y the well and faVorab'y known Lo0mar Cor8ets thaf retail at S1.O0 pair,
 We got 600 pairs of them in white and drab ' hat we are to sell for 59c 8 pair 0n sale his week, WOMEN s COATS,
 Dollars do double duty in wrap buy ing thanks 10 the unreasonable
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For sale at a bargain, one vegetable cutter, corn sheller and lever hay cutter at K. F. Hawley's.
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In usIng Ayers hygienic coffee, don't make 1t too strong. GrOcers sell it.
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Maine, on account of the illness of his father, there were no services at the Episcopal church on Sunday.
 The Epworth leagues of Danbury, Bethel, Bedding, Long Ridge and Starr's Plain will hold union service at the Methodist church on Friday evening An interesting time is expected. A free lunch will be furnished. All are invited.