The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1900-08-17
NEW PRESTON.

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Never in the annals of New Preston'l
history that we are aware of, has there
been such a gala week here as the ont
we passed through last week. Every
day. brought its excursion parties tt
Lake Waramaug and the same from THU
place to other villages and places of in
terest and evenings were occupied alst
in 'hops," "straw rides,'' moonlight
excursions, steamer and boat rides, ict
cream and lunch parties and such amuse
ments as make Lake Waramaug and thu
hotels on its borders grow in pop
ularity, but the GROWING event Of
the week was the fair held by tbs
Pavilion Hall Association at Pavilion
each evening of the week, drawing
especially four OF the six evenings oil
the week, crowded houses, good pocket
books. A vast amount of pure and
wholesome enjoyment and closing, Sat
urday evening, at 11,45 with, we trust
complete satisfaction to all concerned
Monday evening was devoted to vaude
vile and musical tableaux; Tuesday
evening, rendering of Cinderella, ar
operetta composed entirely by Mrs M
n. Denslow Of Marketable and requiring
45 child actors. It is needless to say all
did we'll throughout the entire week.
Words fail to express the gratitude felt
ly assistance in rendering the entire Fair
the great success it was. On Wednesday
evening, the farce, IA Box Of Monkeys
was rendered on the stage and, after the
stage entertainment of every evening, a
sale of fancy articles, cake, Ice cream,
soda water, etc., occurred, interspersed
each night with dancing till midnight.
Whitney's orchestra of New Milford fur
nished the music nights. On Thursday
evening occurred another vaudeville en-
tertainment and, on Friday evening,
stage talent from Washington occupied
the stage till 10 O'Clock in the rendering
OF farce, "Who's to win him." Mr. Cape
and sister, Mr. Brinsmade and Mr. Rossi
ter we're among the actors and the Asso.
citation feel most truly grateful to all
from the other part of this town who
thus interested themselves in our under
takings and also those during the week
who attended and witnessed the proceed
ings. The weeks entertainments closed
on Saturday evening with vaudeville on
the stage, final sale Of articles and award
ing Of prizes. Upon test vote of the
most popular boarding place at Lake
Waramaug, that of George c. Hopkins
received the highest number of tickets.
The lucky ticket drawn from the hat by
Miss Evelyn Lyman for ton OF coal
was found to be held by Mr. Baldwin of
Terryvllle, who donated the same to the
future use Of the Hall Association. That
Tor barrel of flour was held by Mr. M.
Lockwood at Loomarwick and Mrs
George A. Tomlinson of Marketable re-
,eived handsome lamp. The entire
proceeds of the fair will exceed 1925,
which is considered for this place big
md will put the Association in good
financial condition. Mr. and
Mrs F. J. Hosford were among the most
Ictive promoters and workers during the
air. A vast amount of work was per-
ormed by Mrs Hosford in training of |
he children for weeks, decorating the |
lall, preparing the sale articles and |
uperintending the entire affair. Hearty !
hanks are also due to our city guests /
Who kindly aided different evenings of
be week for the entertainment Of all
I'd benefit to the fair. We thank all
tho helped the fair. Most fortunate '