The Newtown bee., 1904-07-08
SOUTH BRITAIN.
THE BIG CELEBRATION.

Monday, July 4, proved to be an ideal day for picnic. Abont 500 peo- pie gathered on the picnic grounds on the bank of the PoOtatuck river, west of the shop of the Hawkins Manu- featuring Go. An elegant dinner was spread and enjoyed by all. There was pleasant program besides games and social chat. To open the amusements there was large parade through the main street and in the line were found the antiques and horribles, headed by the South Britain band. The parade formed back of the Town hall, march street as far as Abram BennettS and counter-marched through the street. Thomas Butler took the first prize for character representation. He was dressed as cOlored preacher, carrying 8 Bible under one arm and 3 carpet bag in his opposite hand. The bag contained chicken which made ire quent attempts to escape but was cap tured by the preacher. John Pierce took the second prize, representing Uncle Sam." Charles Luf, the drum major, who represented a Dutchman, took the third prize. Especial men, tion should be made of Mrs D. M. Mitchell who was dressed as lady of
 yO OAOOA OAO xOuO III O vSA1> cle formerly owned by pr Baldwin. Her driver was Walter Munson dress ed as soldier. A. E. Wall represent ed colored woman. Charles Will Hams 8 colored man. William Veness was dressed as a Japanese: John Hamblin as a clown. Harry Platt inn peasonated a Jew. Charles B. Pierce impersonated an old country Irish man. Samuel Ray represented Hap py Houligan. Charles Hotchkiss took the character of 8 music peddler and George Bassett that of an old lady. R Rev 5 H. Dewitt Williams, D; M M.;Mitch, in awarding the prizes. After the pa grounds where the clay pigeon shoot took place. After this came the rum ming race. Edward Platt took first prize and MT Egan of Waterbury sec ond. Afterward the dinner was fully enjoyed by the large crowd who were amply supplied with all the best things which South Britain ladies could furnish. The tables, which ac- commodated about 150 people at a tme, were filled three, times. Upon tht arrival of che Danbury ball team the South Britain band escorted them to the picnic grounds where they were OA N0V~A Vo OASAA 0ACAAO oA UA1O uAAuO1s After dinner there was a sack race. Harold Cassidy took first place and Eric Nelson second. Then the three legged race did it's share toward amus- ing the crowd. Henry Platt and Sam uel Ray captured the first prize and John Cassidy, IT,, and Thomas Butler the second. After this all interested adjourned to the ball grounds where they witnessed an exciting game of ball between the Athletic club ball team of Danbury and the South Britain nine, resulting in score of tc in favor of the Britain boys. The days 'estivities closed with dance in Mun- .ts's hall. The day was one long to e remembered and it is hoped that South Britain will continue to hold these pleasant gatherings each year as Independence day rolls around. Guests were present from Waterbury, Bridge port, Danbury, Oxford, Seymour and Roxbury. John Squires attended to raising the funds for buying fruit and paying other expenses. James Cassi- dy and Samuel Pierce were judges on field sports. Every one taking hold and doing their part made the day a grand success.