The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1902-12-19
sTEPNEI.
A PLEASANT SOCIABLE.

The sociable given by the Methodist
Ladies' Aid society at the home Of Mr.
and Mrs Wilbur French, Friday even
ing, was well attended. There were
nearly 100 present. The program
of the evening was well rendered. Miss
Twist Of East Village favored the
company with recitation in her usual
pleasing manner, which was well re-
ceived. The Highland Glee club of
Bridgeport gave several selections,
which were heartily encored and were
considered a rare treat by all. At the
close of the program, supper was
served by the young ladies: Many
couples from Newtown, Trumbull and
Monroe teok advantage Of the excel
lent sleighing and spent the evening
at the sOciable. Merchant M. B. Haw-
ley was on hand with a large sleigh
load of young people from Stepney vii
lage who seemed to thoroughly enjoy
both sociable and sleigh ride. The
Bachelors club Of Stepney Depot was
present in full uniform, except one
memberwho has handed in his resig-
nation in anticipation of joining the
Matrimony club, and they created no
little sensation among the young ladies.
young lady to supper, they are per-
fectly willing to pay double price for
their own.
On Christmas day B. Hawley & Co.
will close their store at 1890 a. M,
and will not open in the evening, as is
the usual custom.
Miss Florence Hull of Ansonia is
spending few days with her aunt,
Miss M. E. Seeley.
Miss Gussie Ritter arrived home,
I'LL o. 1,
Christmas vacation.
Stephen French, at the Depot, has
some nice new canned goods and some
fresh, sweet oranges, which will help
to make the Christmas dinner sue
cess.
william Beard of Bethel has been a
guest, this week, OF Mr. and Mrs Bird:
sey Sherman.
Master M. Stanley Northrop is
spending a few days with his grand.
parents, Mr. and Mrs M. H. Thorpe.
The children of Mr. and Mrs Turney
Northrop are all suffering with severe
colds. o..
Charles B. Lane of New York city
was a recent guest of Mr. and Mrs NJ,
H. Thorpe. Mr. Lane is floor walker
in O'Neil's store.
Mr. and Mrs Richard Noble of Hart
ford welcomed son at their home,
Thursday, December 4. Mrs Noble
was formerly resident of Stepney.
Master Clarence French is suffering
with severe cold, requiring the ser.
vices of a doctor.
Charles Sweezy & Son have just con-
tracted to build large horse barn fol
T. b. Wiley at Mt Kisco, N. Y.
The Coe Brass Co. have shipped two
carloads OF lumber, this week, and are
now loading another car.
| Mr. and Mrs George French of Hunt
ingtOwn were guests, last Wednesday
of Mr. and Mrs Levi T. French.
Mrs Charles f. Nichols is on the
sick list.
| Mrs Annie Gilbert, who has been
very sick, is now gaining strength.
Mrs William Wheeler of Shelton hal
been the guest of her brother, Colel
Fields.
Mr. and Mrs Leslie Purdy of Bridge
port have been the guests of Zal
mon Purdy.
Miss Florence Hayes of Ansonia ha.
visited her aunt, Miss Emily Seeley.
Miss Nellie Bride is in Bridgeport
at the home of Almon French.
Homer Hubbell is best man for Hen
ry Seeley, this winter.
The Monroe schools close on Friday
and have recess of two weeks.
The new cottage being built by M
Sweezy for Miss Hattie French is nov
ready for the painters. Craft Lyol
have this work to do.