The Newtown bee., 1900-09-14
BROOKFIELD.

|
 That the closing entertainment of H.
 W. Greens summer school of music
 ehould eclipse all former efforts was not
 unexpected, though many wondered in
 what way it could be improved. The
 program contained more of variety, as
 it included an elocutionist and violinist,
 AS we'll as other artists from New York.
 It was held in the Congregational church,
 which was well filed. The proceeds
 were to go to the Village Improvement
 society. At this time the net results are
 not known but tickets to the amount of
 1885 were sold before thst night. MT
 Green is one of those enthusiastic per
 sons who is not afraid tn move outside
 of the old conservative fires. He wishes
 to leave the town better off in more ways than one for his stjourn with us. So he conceived the plan of starting public library on plan which would give the public an opportunity to see what they
 would do for themselves. So calling in some friends, plans were matured to be carried out on MT Greens original idea for raising money in conformity with the state law, by which at least 820O could | be received from the state. During the | interval between the first and second parts of the program, he stated what he wished to accomplish, after which print ed slips were distributed through the au- dience asking each to place on the slip the amount they would give. When col lected it was found $23s was pledged, with more promised, these sums to be much interest shown in the matter as MT Greens enthusiasm was of the conta- gious kind. A committee had been ap- pointed at the preliminary meeting to act until permanent organization Is effect ed. This committee consisted of F. s. l Curtis, Rev c. w. Francis, Rev K. l.. Whitcome, E. N. Hawley, Mrs Vroman, Miss Amelia Northrop and Mrs s. B. l Terrill. ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR GOOD 1
 ROADS.
 At the adj burned town meeting, last | Saturday, Road Commissioner McDon- aid was present. His explanation of the | system very much modified public opin- ion, as it was found the work was to be done under his direction and he was to select euch portions of road as he thought best. This removed all grounds for sectional troubles and the town ap- propriated 5000.
 OF INTEREST TO CHANGERS.
 At the Grange, last week, it was "Art and Musical night" Mrs 0. w. Francis having charge of the music and Mrs Weld of the art department. It was open Grange, the hall being filled, as it was known that H. w. Greene was to sing, which he did, giving four solos, which were heartily applauded. There were two piano duets and several miscellaneous items on the program.
 Miss Flora sagendorf is now at the New Haven Normal training school for teachers.
 A petition is now in circulation to have the selectmen insert in the warning Tor the annual town meeting notice that the question of town management ot ;he schools will be voted on. I- Miss Miriam Taylor has returned to school duties in the New York public
 Rev MT Whitcombe occu pied the pull. pit at St Paul's, last Sunday, and will E :eturn home with Mrs Whitcome some lime this week. The schools are now open and In rum Is hing order. There has. been much fric- ;ion in some districts but better judge- nent has prevailed. H. W. Green has sold his horses to George Baker of Hawleyville. Herbert Lake has been cutting stalk 9nsilage for Robert Mitchell, South Brit ain, with his gasolene engine, cutting at i. he rate of 94 tons in 24 hours. HE At the rate apples are dropping it 'eems there would be few left on the trees oy the time of picking. Some are |! wormy but most have ripened premature y. Peaches are also imperfectly grown, tome late varieties whitening on the trees 1; | jE llso pears. Generally the flavor of fruit < :ipening since the excessive dry weather s not up to the ordinary staudard. Misses Louise and Mary Kellogg have | been the guests of relatives in town.\ III Rev MT Francis begins 8 short vaca- ion, being absent next Sunday. He re- luested his people to attend St Paul's, next Sunday, where they will be wet come. E