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The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-08-26
Town Tories.
The Fresh Air Children Go
Home.
THEY HAD A ROYAL TIME ON THE HILLS
OF NEWTOWN.

The party Of A Fresh Air children,
who invaded Newtown in q little regi.
ment ~ the afternoon of August and
remained amid the green hills and pleas
ant valleys of this quiet summer town
for two weeks, took their departure for
their homes in New York, last Saturday.
They did not exactly wipe Oft the dust
from their feet for testimony against
the place in their leave-taking; quite to
| the contrary, they expressed in very
manifest way how pleased with their va
cation they were, and there is no telling
how much longer they would have been
willing to stay away from their papas
and mammaa, had their hosts been equal
ly willing, or, it might be better to say,
had the o 1ey for the care of them held
out.
They took away as mementOs of their
rural rj"urn apples, pears, and indeed
what was concealed in the odd. shaped
package that each child bore it would
have taxed the guessing-power of the
sh0 rpest wit to discover. A lady, who is
kEO Vn for her many benefactions done
in an unobtrusive way, kindly provided
the party with sandwiches and cookies,
no doubt remembering that the turnpike
I'd to peoples hearts is through their
mouths and thinking that this last act of
kindness would set lasting seal of graf
Newtown entertainers. Some big Jumps,
rather hard to swallow, came up in the
throats of those who had cared for the
children as they said the ever-sad word,
Goodbye. Affection Is not thing get
off in human society by certain limits and
bounds, belonging exclusively to the
prosp porous and the rich; sharp contrasts
in life often deepen sympathy and awak.
en love.
George r. Wilson, who locked out for
the welfare OF IA of these children, de-
clare S, since he has their city addresse-
and has received most cordial invitation,
th,-t he is going to visit his boys and girls
in their homes. That is right. That is
the way to become interested in any
good work.-see it through and through,
touch it on all its sides. If all our mis-
sionary work had this personal element
about it, the financial problem in missions
would be solved. Too much of our
work, necessary though much of it must
be, is done through organizations and
committees and secretaries; and there is
something very mechanical about that.
The children were very much improved
by their stay. Pale cheeks took on a
coat of russell painted by the sun; pre-
maturely old faces assumed something of
the sparkle aud brightness of youth
Through the small contact that Newtown
people have had with these city children,
we think they have gained rev glimpse
of that world in which 1.-THE o5her half
lives, and "the other half has no DOUBT
been taught that sweet blossoms grow
somewhere else than in the gardens
which they have so seldom aeen-they
grow in peoples hearts.
A full statement of the money received
and expended in connection with the
coming of the children here will be given
in next weeks BEE Otis w. Barker.
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ed barn belonging to Mrs d, T.. Row
land On Thursday night. The building
was filled with hay and farming tools,
among them moving machine and
horse rake, all Of which were lost.
Miss Hattie Bennett and sister of Beth
ell, who have been spending three weeks
with Mrs Martin Rowland, returned
home on Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs Winton of New Haven,
who have been guests of Dr. Frank Cor
ham, have returned home.
Mrs David Hurlbutt and son of Can
non have spent a few days with Mrs Mel
son Crossman.
Mrs French of Bridgeport has been
visiting Mrs Charles Scofield.
Mrs Lorinda Andrews of Brooklyn,
who has been spending the summer with
Mrs Ephraim Fitch, left town on Mon.
day.
Mrs j. s. Lane and family, with
friends from New York, are spending
two weeks at Compo Beach.
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the contract flor the mason work. Mr.
Noyes is also making repairs on his
greenhouses. His florist has Just reset
the roses for next winter. Last year he
shipped away 1000 blooms from his
houses.
Charles A. Wheeler and Stephen Parks
enjoyed the naval parade in New York
on Saturday. Mr. Parks visited his broth
err, Capt Fl. j. Parks of the Colorado Sd
light artillery, who is now in the East.
Mr. and Mrs G. A. Wheeler have re-
turEed from a visit to West Cornwall =,
where they were the guests of Hon t. S..
Gold.
Excavations are being made for the
Congregational church on land of w. S.
Wheeler. A Bridgeport firm has the
contract for the mason work.
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annual "blow out' to the officers and
stockholders on the steamer Stratford,
one day, last week. All present were
glad that they were alive.
Miss Julia Pendleton, a former well
known resident of this place, but now
living in New Haven, is visiting friends
in town.
Miss Grace Garlick of Paterson, N. j..
has visited her sister, Mrs Samuel
Meachen, at her home on Elm street.
Quite delegation of our truck COM
pany went to Southport, last weekE Mon
| day evening, and took in the fair being
held by Pequot Hose Co. of that place
All report splendid time.
Chicken thieves are occasionally max
| ing visits to the hen roosts Of our citi-
zens, the last one TO be visited being that
belonging TO Mr. Cosier.
Miss Emma Rogers was the victim of
a surprise party, recently. All present
unite in laud praises OF the pleasant time
enjoyed.
i r bert Wheeler, who was recently
found in Mrs BeardsleY's barn, at the
mill, suffering from an attack of fever
and sent By the selectmen to the Bridge
| port hospital, has recovered and will
| probably be sent to the States Reform
school.
q Rev Mr. Sherman of St Paurs, Bridge
| port, officiated at Christ church, Las
week on Sunday.
Mrs Falken and family have returned
to their home on King street, after al
extended visit at Stamford.
4 James Leavitt of Staten Island ha
been in town visiting old acquaintance
! Mrs Lillian Reyes has nearly recover
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Mr. and Mrs E. F. Wakeley of Bridg
port passed Sunday in town.

One Minute Cough Cure surprises peo-
pie by it's quick cures and children may
take it in large quantities without the
least danger. 1t has won for itself the
best reputation of any preparation used
to-day for colds, Group, tickling in the
throat or obstinate coughs. e. Y. Raw-
ley, Newtown; S. G. Bull & Co., Sandy
Hook; A. B. Brakeman, Botsford; B.
Hawley & Co., Stepney.
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as superintendent here, Mr. Gilbert NOV
ing Saturday last into the mill house.
The Rocky Mountain Garnet mine ap-
pears TO be perfect bonanza. 1t seems
to be the richest find yet opened.
Several more crops of tobacco have
been sold in town the past week, at
about the same prices as heretofore an
nounced.
Andrew Sanford is out with a new
horse and carriage.
Master John Towey is visiting his
aunt, Mrs c. C. Camp.
Mrs Randall and grandson of Birming-
ham are spending few days with Mrs
Ellie Thomas.
Ellie Thomas has gone North after an
other car of cattle.
Mr. and Mrs Edwin Stevens of Bridge
port spent Monday with DR. Pons.
Mrs Botsford and little daughter of
Brooklyn are at Mrs fuckers.
Oliver Tyrren, who has been very i'll,
is now able to ride out.
An improvement has been added to
the place opposite the depot now occu-
pied by J. a. Psrsells imam artesian well.
Mr. Wilcox has the machine for drilling,
and it is hoped that some other places
| may have a well added for in some places
water seems to he luxury rather than
necessity.
DR. Pons has purchased q cottage at
Walnut Beach which they will no doubt
, erjoy very much.
+ A fine boy arrived at the home of j. 81.
PARCELS, August 10.
ID. c. Garrison and family are taking a
pleasure trip. visiting relations and
friends in Woodbury., Middlebury and
Naugatuck.
d Mrs F. e. Wetmore visited relatives at
!. Brookfield Iron Works, Tuesday OF last
e week.
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STAFFORD.
DEATH OF SAMUEL BENJAMIN.

Samuel Benjamin died at his home on
Main street, one day last week, aged 20
years. Mr. Benjamin had been quite i'll
for long time and for the past few
weeks his friends had had but small
hopes of his recovery. For many years
he had Kept summer boarders in town
and probably was as well known in New
Y ork and vicinity as any of our towns
people. A wife, one daughter, three
sisters aud two brothers are left to
mourn his loss. Interment was made in
Upion cemetery.
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Charles H. Northrop, treasurer of the
savings bank, returned on Monday from
q 10 days stay at the Manisses hotel,
Block Islapd. He found the hotel full
and running over, but having been there
tor several seasons, was given room.
The proprietor of the Manisses talks of
building new hotel, another season.
Mr. Northrop enjoyed his brief outing ex-
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Fairfield COUNTY.
EASTON.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NOTES.

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NOTES.
Next Sunday evening will be held the
mO1thlv cnneecrati0n N letting OF the En-
deavor society. The subject will be
~ 'al." Those members who are unable
to attend are IT quested to send a response
to names.
Rev Charles Aver of Bethlehem occu-
pied the Congregational church pulpit,
last Sunday, in the absence Of Rev E. P.
Aver.
Mcclellan Brothers are at work on a
shed for E. Hill at the Staples farm.
Mrs Henry Banks is making her home
for the present with her son, Charles
Banks.
Miss Ida Ward visited her friend, Miss
Fannie Sherwood of sport Hill, last
week.
Miss Jo'ephine Lovely of Redding is
visiting Mrs Fl. G. Mcclellan.
Miss Frances Aver was at the parson-
age over Sunday.
George S. Gillette and family, Henry
W. Osborn and family, and Mrs Mildred
Ferris and daughter are enjoying weeks
outing in a cottage on Fairfield Beach.
Mrs BarSeweed and little daughter of
Newtown, who have been visiting at Will
liam Dayton's, have returned home.
Sexton c. S. Powell has just finished
moving and cleaning up the cemetery
adjoining the Baptist church. 1t is
marked Improvement.
The Rowland Dry Goods Co. of Bridge
port have been erecting sign posts
through the town, this week.
Mrs John Wheeler continues to i'm
prove.
The hard shower of last Thursday
night was the most severe Of the season
here. Near the houses OF Hanford Lyon
and John Tyler trees were badly shatter-
ed by the lightning.
The residents Of Adams d. trict are
very proud Of the ar o wing Of the school
in attendance, as its per cent was the
highest in town, and two of the scholars
attended every day throughout the year.
It is reported that the efficient teacher,
Miss E. A. Lewis, is planning for tie
erection of flag pole before the school
house, and that the people may look for
a flag raising soon after the school opens
Rev and Mrs G. j. Conklin ofTrenton,
N. j.. are visiting at E. D. Gillette's.
| Miss Florence Candee is spending a
few days with her friend, Miss Evelyn
Banks.
Mrs Mary Benjamin of Bird geport has
been the guest of Mrs W. Ferris for the
past week. r,a
Miss Fanny Hawley of Bridgeport is
visiting her aunt, Mrs Addie Bradley. 2
Clinton Tucker of Patterson, N. X.
and Samuel Hardy Of New Haven, spent
Sunday with their uncle, G. B. Tucker
making the trip on their wheels.
Mrs Hanford Lyon has recently enter
tanned relatives from Boston, Mass.
Miss Ethel Nichols of Bridgeport il
the guest of her cousin, Miss Alice Lyon
Miss Fannie Aver spent Sunday at tn
parsonage.
M. E. Banks and family, who hay
spent few weeks at their Easton farm
: returned to stratfeld, this week.
Mrs Albert Van Wort and Miss Ger
trude, spent Sunday at Southampton, /
r.
Al Mrs George Osborn and children Q
: Bridgeport are with Mrs David Osborn
Rev and Mrs Judson Conklin OF Ne,
jersey are with Mrs E. S. Gillette.
4 Mrs Van and son, Harry, OF Ssratfiele
) are with Miss Nettie Ward, this week.
Miss Lucy Aver visited relatives
Bethlehem, the past week.
U s.N. Osborn and wife visited FRIEND
/ in shelton, Sunday.
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The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-08-26
TOOK NAP BY TIE TROLLEY TRACK.

Constable Beardsley found man ly-
ing beside the trolley track, one night
last week, in state of partial insensi-
bilisy. After rousing him sufficiently to
learn lis name and home, he was placed
on a trolley car and his fare paid to New
Haven. The only wonder is that he es-
capped being run over by the car.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-08-26

Yau invite disappointment when you
experiment. DeWitt's Little Early Ris-
ers are pleasant. easy thorough little pills.
They cure constipation and sick head
ache just as sure as you take them. e. It.
Hawley, Newtown; s. G. Bull g Co.,
Sandy Hook; A. B. Brakeman. Bots
ford; b. Hawley 3 Co., stepney.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-08-26

no truth in him, When be Fpeaketh
lie, he spea keith of his own; for he ia
liar, and the father thereof. But be-
cause 1 say the truth, ye believe me not"
The case of Ananias and Sapphira is
divine example Of the hatefulness Of this
sin.-rO. o. Wight,
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Litchfeld County.
ROXBURY.
AN ENJOYABLE FLAG RAISING.

AN ENJOYABLE FLAG RAISING.
On Thursday afternoon, August Is,
friends and neighbors of Jay 1yrrell
from Roxbury. Southbury and Bridge
water assembled at the beautiful cottage
home of Mr. Tyrrell's and assisted in
raising a flag pole that is second to none
in the country, it being over 80 feet out
of the ground. Many ladies' and child
rem were present which added beauty
and joy to the occasion. The small
children bad the honor ard pleasure Of
throwing Old Glory to the breeze under
the superintendent of Mr. Bishop of
Little York. After the fosting of the
flag three rousing cheers were given.
This Is of Mr. Tyrrelrs own construction
and not patterned after any, not even the
Pierce Hollow in South Britain. Re-
freshments appropriate for the occasion
was served such as lemonade, ice cream,
etc. The occasion was one long to be
remembered as one of the joyful PRIV
leges of our lives. To Mr. and Mrs Tyrrell
and family all extend hearty thanks.
The treasurer of the Spar s. Quarts
Co. was in town, last week, settling III
old bills and hiring help, preparatory
TO opening up the business on a much
larger scale then heretofore. He ha
secured the services OF Charles Gilber
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REDDING.
METHODIST CHURCH NOTES

Inc Methodist church Sunday eCnOol
will picnic at Putnam Park on Thursday,
September l.
Mr. Burr of Danbury gave the Metho-
dist society phonograph entertainment
on William Duncomb's lawr, Thursday
evening, August %.
The music st the Methodist church,
Sunday morning week was especially
fine. Miss Alice Ayers sang beautifully
the solo ''Christ is Risen" Her rich
contralto voice is one of rare sweetness
and power and the solo was much enjoy
ed by the large congregation present.
J. Howard Burr and family of Dan
bury are boarding at j. L. Sanford's.
Miss Louise Bartram has returned to
Bridgeport.
Miss Emily Jennings of Southport has
been the guest of the Misses Sanfords
and Osborn.
Miss Fannie Shaw, who has been
spending the summer with her aunt, has
returned to her home in Redbank, N. j.
L. c. Shaw was home over Sunday.
Mrs Mary Selleck Of Danbury has been
visiting friends in town.
Albert Gorham has house full of
boarders.
Mrs Brinsmade from St Louis is visit
ing her sister, Mrs j. G. Reid.
The Ridge schoolhouse is receiving
fresh coat Of paint.
Mrs George Banks of New York is
visiting her sister, Mrs Stephen Sanford.
Mrs Marshall Sanford and children
have returned from weeks visit with
her parents in Westport.
Miss Elsie Sanford has been visiting
out Of town friends.
Aaron Fl. Sanford has sold his horse to
parties in Brewster.
F. J. Perrine, principal of Hill acade-
my has been at Walter Edmunds' for the
past week.
Mrs M. D. Sanford and children are at
ier parents home in Westport.
Mrs Brinsmade is with her sister, Mrs
j. G. Read.
County Commissioner James Miller
and family are at their old home for
few weeks.
Miss Emily Jennings of Southport il
visiting the Misses Sarah and Olivia San
ford.
Mrs John Nickerson, Jr.. and LITTLE
daughter are at D. Sanford's.
Mrs Howard Burr and daughter o
Danbury are boarding at J. L. Sanford's
| George j. Banks, of Easton, was OF
the Ridge, Friday, and tuned the piano
of the Rev Mr. Swan at the rectory.
d Mrs Mary Selleck from Danbury spen
Sunday week with her cousin, Mrs Jess
Sanford.
Miss Louise Bartram has returned t
. Bridgeport.
Rollin Sherwood was guest of M. {
Sanford over Sunday week.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-08-26

Mrs j. W. Bassett and son, Eddie, of
Providence, are guests Of Mrs Bassett's
parents, Mr and Mrs Lyman Patterson.
Mrs Bassett is superintendent of the
Providence hospital.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-08-26

A representative Of The BEE met, the
other day, in Watertowr Truman Percy,
who from 1881 to 1885, worked at black
smithing in Newtown, with Mark E.
Leavenworth, whose shop was located
not far from Hosea NUrthrop's. Mr. Per-
cy says those were four long years, but
that he learned the trade thoroughly, as
Mr. Le8venworth was a first-class work
man. He left Newtown for Watertown
June II, 1885, where he has since made
his home. He was born in Woodbury.,
January 5, 1912. He is now living with
his third wife, they having been married
81 years. NJ Percy recalled with much
interest the names of David Northrop
and others whom he knew when here.
For long time it was bis custom to pay
an annual visit to Newtuwn, but most of
his friends of those early days have pass
ed away. He still takes keen interest,
however, in reading THE BEE, and sees
many items that call up scenes of 1876.
Samuel A. Barnum came up from Fair
field Beach. He reports that he aud Am
brose Blackman caught lis blue fsh day
before yesterday just off the beach.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-08-26

Rev and Mrs G. Fl. Smith and daughter,
Mabel, of Plymouth, were guests on
Tuesday of Newtown relatives, enroute
to Greenfield Hill. They also will stop
q day on the return trip later in the week.
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TRUMBULL.
ImPRoyEMENTs AT oLovERHURsT.

IMPROVEMENTS AT CLOVERHURsT.
Charles p. Noyes is to erect q bunga-
low on the hill back of his house. Ros-
sitter 81 Wright of New York are 1.-THE ar
chitects. It will be 22x3s, two stories,
the first floor to contain billiard hallaand
amusement rooms. The upper floor will
be utilized for sleeping apartments.
Bowling & Bottomly OF Bridgeport have
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-08-26

Mr. and Mrs Fl. H. Curtis were at tn
Ocean View hote', Block Island, owe
Sunday.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-08-26

j. A. Northrop & Sons of New Milford
are to place one of their Unique heaters
in the house of j. A. James at Hawley-
Vile.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-08-26

Theodore Patterson, son of DR. Patter-
son of Mt Vernon, is the guest of his
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs Lyman S.
Patterson.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-08-26

Edward Fl. Patterson of New Milford
passed Sunday with his parents, Mr. and
Mrs LYMAN S. Patterson.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-08-26

George Griffin has been enjoying So
iourn at Block Island.
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THE SONS OF NEW FAIRFIELD PICNIC.
The postponed spicnic of the sons of
New Fairfield, held last Wednesday,
August IL, proved to be an enjoyable af-
fair ard not a bit dry in more ways than
one, as the speechmaking period of the
day was visited by heavy shower that
scattered the picnickers to their homes.
Many friends from near and far epioyed
the reunion that this annual gathering
always brings. 1t is to be regretted that
storm prevented the carrying out to the
end the anticipated plans.
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Mrs [. Harrieon Camp and daughter of
Waterbury are guests of Mr. and Mrs III.
S. Otis.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-08-26

DR. Gordon and family left on Tuesday
for the sea shore. They expect to be
gone for at least y days.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-08-26

Mr. and Mrs George E. Mattegat of
Stepney passed Sunday with Mr. and Mrs
John w. Webb.
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WI E,sT0N.

BARN STRUCK By LIGHTNING AND
BURNED.
Lightning struck and totally destroy
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NEW FAIRFIELD.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NOTE

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NOTES.
The musical service OF sacred song,
held last Sunday evening, was q delight
full and-inspiring service; a large chorus
of young people favored with their an
thems, besides leading the congregations
al song service. Miss Barnum of New
Haven favors with solo. The pastor
preached short sermon on Love-
At the morning service the sermon was
on more Light" this being the fourth
sermon of the series, "Sabbath Day Trips
to the Seashores of the Bible.n
The Y. P. s. G. E. prayer meeting was
led by A. A. Brush, most helpful meet
ing.
An evening Of music and mirth was en-
jjyed at the Congregational church, Tues
day evening, August % The program
consisted Of photograph selections by
George Ricketts,, Rotations by Miss Anna
Satterlee and Miss Craft, vocal music BY
Mrs Mallett and Gerow.
Next Tuesday evening, August 80,
ar concert under the direction of Prof
Chapourian Of the College of Music.
This promises to be the finest concert yet
held Of its kind in New Fairfield.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-08-26

Monday morning begins au-
other wheel opportunity One
purchase entities you to one OPP
portunity. Morc-more. Save
money by trying.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-08-26

The Patters on family held their annual
picnic at Botsford on Wednesday.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-08-26

CASTE 7EA.
Bear. .be 1Iha Kind You Haw Nxaa Boagit
s's. q G1HZ1Zw
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ed from long Illness, fact her many
friends will be glad to know.
Abram G. Lewis is reported quite i'll
at his home on Ferry road.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-08-26

No puuses hnre a continual surge
OF Bargains "Scu Lots and Sell Cheap"
that's our business policy
We offer no dwarf siZod bargain lots
to be sold In ten minutes. No such bait
hero We think yOu RppreCi tc bargains
when there's enough tor all. That's our
policy, too.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1898-08-26
The Time?

on! You needn't worry All day
long the sale lasts. We advertise to sell
aud not to attract
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GLAD THAT THEY WERE ALIVE.

The Stratford Oyster Co. gave their
annual "blow out" to the officers and
stockholders on the steamer Stratford,
one day, last week. All present were
glad that they were alive.
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The music st the Methodist church,
Sunday morning week was especially
fine. Miss Alice Ayers sang beautifully
the solo ''Christ is Risen" Her rich
contralto voice is one of rare sweetness
and power and the solo was much enjoy
ed by the large congregation present.