The Newtown bee., 1900-12-07
Ten Pages.
.itChfeld County.

NEW uLFoR0.
 THE UNION THANKs0IVN0 SERVICE.
 The Union service at the Nethodist church on Thanksgiving day was thinly attended. about 40 persons being present, but the services were worthy of much larger audience. A solo by Miss Patney was rendered 50 distinctly that the lis tener could appreciate and CT joy the son. timent as we'll as the music. Rsv F. A. Johnson preached . dne sermon from Psalm 103: .22. "Bless the Lord, all his works in all places of his dominion ;bless the Lord, o, my soul" After alluding to the exhortation to all Gods works an- innate and inanimate to praise him he pointed out some of our reasons for thanksfulness as individuals and a . nation. He dwslt upon the home els- ment in this festival as absolutely neces- sary and mentioned as one of the saddest Thanksgivings that he ever knew, one spent in . 1ne hotel in New York, but without any of his friends to enjoy 1t with him. The picture which he drew of our national blessings was one calcu- lated to warm the heart of every patriot, and send us home to our feasting with grateful hearts but he did not omit to mention that we might be in danger of following in the steps of ancient nations that have been. destroyed, if we forget God and the responsibilities which come to people 70 highly favored as we arc. In concluding, he urged each one of his hearers to adopt the final words of the Psalmist, "Bless the Lord, o my soul.
 THE VILLAGE AND VICINITY.
 A series of Gibson pictures, "The Education of Mr Pipp," will be given by local talent for the benefit of tho Young Ladies' Mission Circle at the Congrega- tional chapel. next Wednesday evening, December 12. The entertainment Is in charge of . very efficient committee and an enjoyable evening Is assured.
 The Monday club will meet at Mrs G.. Fl. Lines, December 10, 1900. It 3 p. m. Subject, "Explorers."
 Mr and Mrs s. e. Lockwood of Wilton and Ar and Mrs N. Beardsley of Rox- bury have been visiting Mr and Mrs A. B. Sterling.
 MT and Mrs J. K. Watson of Jersey City spent Sunday in town with relatives.
 Hoyt & Partridge, the new trucking firm, have removed their horses into sta- bles adjoining their reside nce on Grove street.
 B. D. Kane is to move to Buff .lo, N. r., shortly.
 F. Bennett spent the holidays here with with his parents.
 The Misses Boardman gave . whist party, Tuesday evening.
 The 'Joshua simpkins Co.," played to . fair sized house, Monday evening, and the general opinion of those present was that 1t dld not come up to expectations.
 The Firemen's fair, next week.
 St Johns Guild supper and sale of work will take place December 13 in the Parish house.
 A good deal of interest is created in the "Gibson pictures," to be given at the Congregational chapel, December l2. The tendency seems to be growing toward useful gifts, and if you want in this line Golden invitss you to visit his store in the Gazette building and look over his stock of mems, ladiee' and children's clothing. He has an 1n- usually fine stock.
 The Buffalo Clothing Co. invite the men folks to inspect their stock of over- coats. You'l need lem right away.
 WORTHWHILE AND VICINITY.
 Key c. I. Ramsey and family bade ldieu to friends here on Friday. After Q months vacation he. will be located at Colchester. Rev MT Nance occupied the pulpit here 'n Sunday, and was we'll liked.
 Bert Booth has moved to New Milford.
 Miss Mildred Payne is spending two weeks with her father in Waterbury.
 Clarence Kinney has been staying for