The Newtown bee., 1897-08-20
ing part of his vacation with Mr and Mrs H. c. Judd.
BLOOMFIELD.

REVIEWING THE REGENT STORMS.
 The New England climate and crop re- way: July was characterized by meteor oligical features which will cause it to be long remembered. The excessive heat during the first decade, the unprecedenr- ed heavy rains, the severe local storms and the spell of gloomy, cold weather at it's close, make chain of conditions al- most without parallel. In the first part of the month growing conditions were favorable, all crops making rapid ad vance. The great storm of the 18th and l4th blighted all these conditions. On low ground it is as though the crops stood with their feet in the water. It is now too late for some crops to recover and re- sume growth. Hay has been the most seriously injured of all crops, the grit and dirt being one great cause of damage. It is estimated nearly one half of maturing and shocked grain in Connecticut is more or less sprouted. The records of rainfall furnishes no parallel in New England. The extremes for the month were 62 inches at Portland, Me 19 90, or almost 20 inches at Southington, Conn. There was gradual but very marked decrease from the western towards the eastern part of Massachusetts, being not much above the normal in the coast sections of Massachusetts and Rhode Island, but ex- tremely heavy in western Connecticut and Massachusetts. The three great storms were 18th and 14th, the 22d and 29tb. In the first gtorm in B hours 10 80 inches fell in SOuthington, Conn. In. the second on the 22d there were some great irregularities, in some places resembling cloud bursts, resulting in serious floods. In the third on the 29th was the third deluge accompanied by severe electrical disturbances. These storms created flood conditions in various regions of colossal proportions. On the 16th the Connecti- cut at Hartford was nearly 20 feet above low water mark. On the 3Oth 19 45 feet above. Prof Hart of Trinity college says it is the first real flood in July since 1883. EXAMINATION OF TEACHERS FOR THE
 PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
 The examination of teachers for the coming year will take place on Saturday, August 28, at 9 8. m, at the house of k. N, Hawley secretary of the school board, Those who have taught before and hold unlimited certificates need not be present. WET WEATHER AFFECTING PEACHES UN-
 FAVORABLY.
 The wet weather is affecting peaches unfavorably, causing many to rot and all to grow slowly. On wet land the leaves are turning yellow and the peaches ripen- ing prematurely, with but little flavor.
 Charles B. Hawley paid his oldjshome flying visit, last. week.
 F. s. Curtis and family, accompanied by Miss Julia Merwin, ,are spending few weeks at Plymouth, Mass.
 The roads are being put in better con- dition as fast as help can be obtained. Some are still sadly in need of thorough work. Tie heavy rains of last week are continually adding to the work.
 Mrs Susan Smith of Shelton has been the guest of Mrs k. c. Smith.
 Mrs Homer Jones is spending a week with MT and Mrs George Jones.
 Rev and Mrs Francis have returned from their vacation trip.
 Miss Alice McNeil and mother are the guests of Miss Carrie Peck.
 A daughter was born to Mir and Mrs A. s. Mansfield on Sunday.
 Mrs Ella Nichols and son, Morse, were the guests of Mrs E. N. Hawley over Sunday.
 Joseph Smith of the Boston Globe and wife are spending week with MT and Mrs E. c. Smith.
 The hay crop is now practically all gathered. It is the largest crop gathered
 
 more damage from over ripeness and from excessive rains than for many years.
 Miss Hattie E. Beers, daughter of Charles Beers of Obtuse district, and Peter H. Finnell of Brookfeld, were married in Brewster, N. r., on July 29, Rev Dr R. M. Stratton officiating. Mir Finnell was the winner in the recent Newtown bicycle race.
 People are we'll aware of the fact that it is the season for blackberries by see- ing the people flock to Forty Acre Mountain. If they do not find berries plenty, some of them help themselves to or whatever else some one may in tn cir eagerness have forgotten.