The Newtown bee., 1897-03-05
pleasing entertainment at their school house last Thursday evening, to celebrate Washington's birthday.
NEW PRESTON.

Among the delightful entertainments for which Upson seminary is famous, that on the evening of Washington's birthday well sustained the high reputa- tion of the past. It was a costume par ty, and although somewhat of an i'm. promptu affair was none the less epjoy- able. Burton Humphrey did the honors as George Washington, while Miss Edith Meeker gracefully represented Martha Washington. Among the other imper- sonations were: "Uncle Sam,'' Durward Granniss; Samanths,' Miss Myra Cable; "The Water Nvmph,' Mrs Dr Denslow;'' 'The Western Cow Boy," Dr Denslow; "Winter," Mrs Hosford {; "A peasant girl," Miss Tompkins ssTen- his Girl" Miss Bertha Wright; "Sum- mer,'' Miss Alice Brague; "rhe Rain bow," Miss Lima Fleezer; "Red Riding Hood," Mrs McCann; Bicycle Girl" Miss Mary Cogswell; "Tambourine Girl" Miss Schultz; "Yale footballist,' 5 Fred L. Vandeveer; "Upson Seminary footballist,'' H. D. Vandeveer sSol- dier,'' Leonard Fleezer; ssMonk," Will liam L. Porter; "Turk,' A. L. Clark. The literary program, which was an en- joyable one, included a vocal solo by Miss Bessie Taylor; reading, "What Aunt Tabitha did when she was young," Miss Laura Averill; song, Edward Meek CT; vocal solo, Mrs Hosford; essay, "A glance at great science," W. l.. Por- ter; declamation on Grant, A. l.. Clark |; recitations, Mrs Dr Denslow. The school room and library were tastefully decor ated with flags and bunting, and pre- sented bright appearance. Refresh ments were dispensed, after which danc- ing followed.
 Clarence Jones is the last here at pres ent writing who has yielded to an attack of the measles. His school on Christian street since Tuesday of last week has been closed. His brother, Charles, re- turned to school duties at Hartford on Tuesday of last week, his eyes having 1 recovered sufficient to encourage him to take up his studies again.
 Mrs Horace McCan was confined to her home after Monday evening of last week by illness.
 W. s. Watson of New York City was the guest of F. J. Hosford over last Sun day. Since MT Watson's former visit here he has passed several months in Europe. especially in Spain.
 Dea Burnham was obliged by illness to remain at his home part of last week.
 Hop No. at Ford's hall, Marbledale, drew 20 couples or more from this place last Friday evening and 25 couple more from Kent, New Milford, Washington and Warren.
 J. E. Granniss accompanied Wasel Tereck and K E. Meeker to Lischfield, last week. Each of them purchased a pair of horses of Seth Pratt, there.
 The meetings of the Mite society at different residences in Marbledale have attracted several here each week for the last month. The largest and best gather ing of the society is said to have taken place on Monday evening of this week.
 Mrs George s. Lyman is still confined to her bed by illness, having been a suf. ferer for several weeks.
 MT and Mrs A. H. Bolles returned d here on Friday last from four days visit in Pawling, N. Y.
 The farm esith dwellings, barns, etc., occupied for years by Isaac c. Crofut is now offered for rent or Sale by the pres ent owner, Rev H. o, Judd of Hunting ton, N. Y. Possession can be given by May l, or perhaps before if necessary. Mrs Hall of Medford, Ore., is passing the winter with Dea and Mrs Burnham. Frederick l.. Vandeveer, son of G. A. | Vandeveer, attorney of the National Surety of New Y ork, was recently com. pelIed to return to his home in New York to have hisaeyes treated. Mir Van deveer is at the Upson seminary, prepar-