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The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-08-25

The Old Home gathering at Hunt
ington, this year, was success in
spite of the stormy days of Tuesday
and Wednesday, which postponed the
picnic from Tuesday to Thursday
OF last week. Many who enjoyed the
services on Sunday at the churches
and expected to remain for the picnic,
Tuesday, were obliged to return to
their homes, Wednesday, as the wealth
er man gave no promise until late
Wednesday afternoon Of fair weather,
which they,as well as our home people,
greatly regretted. Sunday morning
both churches were we'll filled with
visitors and Huntington people to en-
joy the services, which were the open
ing Of the Old Home gathering. At
St Paul's (EpiscopaD church the rec
tor, Rev H. L. Everest, took charge
Of the service. Hon D. N. Morgan OF
Bridgeport, former United States
treasurer, gave very fine historical
address on st Paul'S church from it's
founding until the present time. Rev
II. L. Everest also gave an address on
1.-THE Life and History of St Paul's
Church from Spiritual Point of
View" The address in full will be
found elsewhere in this paper. Miss
Florence Pardee sang an otfertory solo,
zone Sweetly Solemn Thought. The
service: was greatly enjoyed by all
present. At the Congregational
church Rev f. A. Holden preached a
very helpful and instructive sermon
from the subject "Faith in God the
foundation Of our past prosperity"
There was special music. Miss Carrie
L. st John of Brooklyn rendered two
solos. Mrs Carrie M. Beardsley OF
Stratford presided at the organ at
both morning and evening services
In the evening at 7.30 there was
union service at the Congregational
church, at which Rev II. l.. Everest
gave very interesting address on the
subject, Endowment for the Country
Church." Rev +. A. Holden also spoke
on the same subject, giving some very
helpful thoughts. Rev e. L. Staples
Of Springfield, Mass, former Judge of
probate for the town of Huntington
for number Of years, gave very
helpful address on the subject, "Sug-
gestiOns coming to US from the past"
There was special music at this service
also. Miss Carrie L. St John and Mrs
Eli Baldwin sang solos. The whole
service was an inspiring one and was
greatly enjoyed by large audience.
The church was very prettily decorat-
ed, Miss Margaret Holden being in
charge Of the work.
ON MONDAY THE DAY WAS GIVEN UP
TO THE HOME,
and many enjoyable social times were
had talking over with old friends hap
penings Of the past and bringing up
"reminiscences Of childhood days.
Tuesday and Wednesday were spent
In waiting for the weather man to
bring fair weather so the Old Home
picnic could take place.
Thursday morning dawned bright
and clear. The day was perfect one
for such gathering, partly repaying
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-08-25

Standing here on Old Home Sunday,
last in order among the rectors of St
Paul's church, it falls to me to outline
the life and history of our parish from
a spiritual point of view. We have
just listened with interest and profit
to a presentation of temporal affairs
and conditions, so to speak: This may
be considered the secular side of our
parochial history. Let me open toyou,
to the best of my power, the other side.
Now, to form any true conception of
the religious, churchly life led here in
St Paul's by those whose labors were
long ago ended, it is necessary to recall
many of the peculiar circumstances
in Church and State then existing.
First of all, in those days it required
no small degree Of moral courage to
maintain church principles and declare
ones self churchman. Strange as it
now seems, violent prejudice, result
ing often in bitter and open opposition,
was then manifested throughout New
England, and especially here in Con-
necticut, towards those who followed
the teachings of the Church of Eng
lana. Many of you know that in 174O
when our first church was built, Con-
gregationalism was virtually estab-
lished by law in the Connecticut COL
ony.
EVERY TAXPAYER WAS COMPELLED
TO CONTRIBUTE
to the support of the Congregational
ministry And it is a simple, anthem
tic fact that Daniel Shelton of Ripton
was once seized at his residence and
hurried away in midwinter and lodged
in the county jail until he should pay
the sum levied upon his estate for the
support ofsthe Congregational minis
ter. But our churchmen forefathers
had learned either in the mother coun-
try or here through home teaching to
love the principles and liturgy Of the
Episcopal church. They did not for
get the apostolic injunction, Hold
fast the form of sound words" They
we're ready to suffer it need be for
conscience sake. And so, because
many in this vicinity were true to
their convictions, about 40 years sub
sequent to the erection of the STRAIT
ford church the first Episcopal church
/ in COnnecticut-th foundations of old
st Paul's were laid. Yet, this done,
serious difficulties were encountered in
the maintaining Of services. There
were then but few church clergymen
in Connecticut. Having no Bishop in
this country to orda1n candidates for
Holy orders we were only mission
| Of the Church Of England we were
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-08-25

this occasion. These home gather
ings are growing in favor, land may the
lessons they give to US help us to bet
ter and more faithful service in the
years to come.
EZRA L. JOHNSON OF NEWToWN
was then introduced and said he had
no thought in coming here to-day OF
making a speech but was glad to be
with them on this occasion and bring
the greetings from Newtown to sister
Huntington. Newtown has just had
similar gathering to yours to-day,
being our Bi-Centennial of the pur-
chase of the land from the Indians,
and we are glad the day passed off very
enjoyably. The gatherings in our in
land towns, which are clean and pure,
free from so much vice and corruption
as exist in the cities, are good thing
and uplifting to all who attend. Our
city business men look to the country
for the young men and women who
they feel and know make true and
honest helpers, and which in time will
make the prosperous business men. 1t
seems to me, our country towns are
like spring on my farms which,
though not very large, always, through
summer and winter, continues to give
out a fresh and healthy stream. So
from the New England towns are con-
stdntly going out stream of pure,
healthy and honest young men and
women. This is what has made our
country secure and will continue to
make us grow and prosper as nation.
Thanking you for the enjoyable day
and wishing that the Old Home Gus
tom may grow and prosper, making all
better men and women fitted for a
work in life, will say goodbye.
E. J. Buckingham, the secretary of
the association, then read the names
Of those who, at the Old Home picnic
on August %, 1904, were appointed to
see if an Old Home association could
be formed in Huntington, and were as
follows: DR. G.. A. Shelton, Richard
81. Hubbell, Q. e. Lewis, D. S. Brins-
made of Shelton, DR. T. N. Glover of
Brooklyn, E. s. Hawley, Charles Beard,
D. H. Chattield, E. J. Buckingham of
Huntington.
On June 2, 1905, the committee met
in Laborie hall and formed the associ
alton with the following officers:
Rev F. A. Holden, president.
Charles Beard, lst vice president.
H. f. Glover, I'd vice president.
E. j. Buckingham, secretary.
e. S. Hawley, treasurer.
Executive committee, DR. G. A. Shell
ton, G. E. Lewis of Shelton, d. H.
Chatfield of Huntington.
At this meeting committee of
three was appointed to look up the
matter and see if a suitable building
could be purchased in Huntington
Center for the preservation Of old
relics. Rev H. L. Everest was chair
man of the committee, who reported
that as the association had no funds
and there was no building which was
tire-proof or suitable, the committee
would recommend that the matter of
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-08-25

the good people of Huntington for
their disappointmen and their pa
thence in waiting. BY II O'Clock the
people began to gather and the good
housewife to come with the loads of
good things for the inner man. The
words, welcome Home" made Of
bunting. were hung on rope on the
north side Of the green. Mrs e. Wake
lee made the letters and had the in
scription hung up. A table to seat
about $50 persons was spread on the
west side Of the green under the fine
ems, near the north end Of the green,
which was loaded until it fairly
gruaned with the good things to eat,
that the Huntington housewives know
so we'll how to provide. At II 30 the
table was filled with hungry people.
Rev e. L. Staples of Springfield, Mass. +,
asked the blessing. All did ample
Justice to the spread. After they were
satisfied the table was again made
ready and filled with hungry people
who also did their duty.
At 2 O'Clock the people gathered in
the grove at the north END or the
green, where an interesting literary
program was enjoyed, the speakers
standing on an old mill stone just
north of the grove. Rev f. A. Holden,
president of the Old Home association,
opened the program with an address
OF welcome. He spoke Of the improve
ment to the green in the removal of
the fence since the gathering last
wear. Our good ladies wash, Monday,
and it would have been better if we
had followed their example and had
our picnic gathering Monday, but we
are thankful old Huntington is washed
clean for our gathering to-day and
that the day is such beautiful one.
We give you all hearty welcome to
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-08-25
FIENDISn SUFFERING

is often caused by sores, ulcers and can
Bedell. of Flat Rock, Mich, says: 81
have used BucklenS Arnica Salve, for
ulcers, sores and cancers. 1t is the
best healing dressing l ever found"
Soothes and heals cuts, turns and
scalds. 25c at r. II. Beers & Co., New
town; Belts & Belts, Sandy Hook;
P. ]. Garvin, Bethel; w. n. Noble,
New Milford; E. J. buckingham,
Allen Joyce, Roxbury
G. w. Hurlburt & Co., Rox-
bury: c. N. Hatch. Bridgewater; Con-
nary Bros, Georgetown; w. B. Haw-
ley, Sherman: Honan s. Soule, Gay
George d. Odell, Cornwall
Bridge, drug stores: guaranteed.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-08-25
THE NEW AND THE OLD.
BY REV II. L. EVEREST.

BY REV H. L. EVEREST.
In the record of life on it's latest page,
Transcribed in letters of fadeless hue,
Stands treasured the tale of this
mighty age,
Its searchings, warnings and conquests
new.
Never l ween since time began
Hath the restless, venturous heart of
man,
His good right hand of cunning skill,
Nerved by firm courage and dauntless
will
So toiled in pathways till now con-
cealed
That ripper knowledge might stand re-
vealed,
So striven to open to feet that wait
In realms of progress, the widest gate.
Do we reck of the flag that was float
ed high
In holy cause on fair Cuba S shore?
Or eastward bend the inquiring eye
To view mans uplifting and light and
law?
So be it we sooner crave to see
What material changes and marvels be.
Then, hail! horseless carriage and
wireless word,
And ship diving low till the depths are
stirred,
Or highways cut clean through city's
heart
That on-rush OF commerce may play its part
More wonderful still. or indeed tits done,
That two mighty oceans shall meet as one.
But Life's record is long and the present por-
trayed
Let US crumple the leaves. turning back as
we scan
To forefather's age. lest one hold US afraid,
The search will reveal a less manlier man.
True, in that time twas hOl den good
If with flint and finder the front rank stood.
1t saw buckle on shoe and courtesy low.
billion and high-boy and trencher row,
For the sterner, simpler rules of life
We're safe guide; and customs old were rife.
All! mighty those days, too, under the sun
With an axe made path and freedom won.
Know we not, then, with LIES volume laid
At rest for the scribe OF unborn years,
How the story tells of a plan God made.
or destiny fraught with oils and tears:
Whichever the home Of man may be,
His portion, bondage or liberty,
or moment small are the limits set.
If LIES high purpose be bravely met.
For other times and for later men.
For resulting veal we cannot ken,
For county. home and a better cline
Stands title OF life; clear writ, sublime.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-08-25
REV A. J.PARK SENDS GREETING.
TO FORMER NEIGHBORS AND FRIENDS.
Leonard'S Bridge. August 3,

LeOnardS Bridge August J. 1!Wo
Dear Brother: Your notice OF Old Home
Celebration was duly received. Regret that
may not be with you on the occasion but we
have fellowship meeting in neighboring
church that week aud l have to prepare an
address One of my very pheasant memories
of my work there is the fellowship meeting
we held February "a. 1894, when there came a
big snow storm and some came on sleds
While the attendance was not large we had
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-08-25

II you want the best thing on the
market for biliousness, constipation,
indigestion, headache, dizziness, etc,
Ask your druggist for G.. N. Clarke's
Vegetable Liver pills. They are not
an untried remedy but one that has
been tested most thoroughly by thou
sands OF people who testify in favor
of their wonderful curative properties.
Once tried always used. See his ad-
vertisement in another column.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-08-25
THE LIFE AND HISTORY OF ST
PAUL'S CHURCH, HUNTINGTON,

FROM A SPIRITUAL POINT OF VIEW
DELIVERED BY REV n. L. EVEREST,
SUNDAY, AUGUST -, AT THE OLD
HOME SERVICE.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-08-25

When in Waterbury trading you can
get toothsOme dinner at a small price
at Calendars oHalfi Dime Lunch on
South Main street.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-08-25

H7Other Home Week Matter Pages
and 10.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-08-25
Huntington's Old Home
Week.
CELEBRATION BEGINS WITH. SPECIAL SERVICES
AND ADDRESSES ON SUNDAY,
AUGUST 10,
Concluding On Thursday With Picnic and ADJ
dresses
HON D. N. MORGAN AND REV H. L. EVEREST AMONG
THE SPEAKERS


Tuesday they give to US ep us TO
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-15
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WATERFOWL JOTTINGS

The many friends of Conductor Dickerman will be pleased to hear
 that he is to receive' pension from
 the railroad company. MT Dickerman l was conductor on the Watertown
 branch for number of years and was very popular. A Polish family that resides ill the
 Joel HickoX tenement on the Water
 town road had two children die with | pneumonia this week. Their ages were 6 months and 3 years respectively.
 The funerals were held to-day with
 interment in St James, cemetery. Mrs A. w. Mount left for New>York yesterday and will sail for England to- l day for two months visit with rela- tives and friends.
 A regular meeting of the Water
 town grange will be held on Thursday evening at the parish rooms. Mrs Charles BOgel is on the sick list.
 Mrs Harry Rowe of Waterbury is
 visiting with her mother, Mrs Sween- ey.
 Two young men from Waterbury were arrested by Sheriff Peck on MOn- day afternoon for drunkenness and | abusing horse. Justice Dayton i'm posed d fine of $2.50 and costs on each count.
 Mrs James Dunigan. who has been visiting relatives in New Britain. re- turned home yesterday. ..E... . John Downey. who is ill with heart trouble. was reported as being very weak last evening.
 Frank Packard. brakeman. has se- cured d position on the main line of the railroad and will reside in Water bury.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-15
OAKVlLLE HAPPENINGS

J. !. Kennedy of Main street has taken d position at painting in Water bury.
 The little son of Alr and Mrs J. F. Lynch of Davis street has been Seri- OuSly ill with pneumonia for some time past.
 Mrs Sabra SlOcum of Waterbury is spending d few days with her daugh ter-in-law and family on Newton Heights.
 AIr and Mrs Louis Dubois of Falls avenue went to Washington. Conn. to- day for a visit with friends.
 Helen Flato. the granddaughter of Mrs Spear of Riverside street, recently Sprained her arm so badly that it was at first believed to be fractured.
 The small bridge opposite .IuddS is reported to be in d dangerous condition for want of repairing.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-15
WATERvILLE.

Mrs Arthur J. Leonard is ill at llel home on Fort hill.
 Rev J. A. StanStield gave the first Of d series of cot age lectures ill Oakvllle last evening.
 Mrs Ellen Welton is spending few days with friends in Wolcott.
 The Greystone school has been closed on account of the prevalence of scarlet fever. ......
 Charles Draper. Frank Cookson and ,I. !. Davies attended the brigade ofl- ccrs' meeting in Meriden yesterday.
 A group picture of the cast of "Fan. chon the Cricket is on exhibition at SayerS's drug store.
 Peter Floray has resigned his posi- ton with A. II. Lane.
 Tickets are selling rapidly for the show Friday evening", The. costumes will be the best yet seen on tle lOca1 stage. A feature of the play will be the entertainment between the acts.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-15
FIVE FAVoRlTEs WINNERS.
Fighting Jockeys Caused a Stir at
 City Park Track,

Fighting Jockeys Caused a Stir at
 City Park Track.
 NEW ORLEANS. March 15. - Five out of the seven favorites won at City Park. wiiiie the other two winners were literally backed. Something of a sensation was stirred up by cut ting affray between two jockeys, in which Jockey McCarley cut and seri- ously wounded Jockey Shea. The stewards promptly ruled McCarley off the turf. Shea will probably recover. Summaries:
 First Race.-Sister Edith. first: Co- lonial Lady. second: Helen S. third.
 Second Race.-Orderly. first: Govern or Sayres. second: Lila Noel. third.
 Third Race.-Ida Davis, first: Reti- cent. second; Armorer. third.
 Fourth Race.-Austealina. first; Lit tie Giant. second: Dr. Kier. third.
 Fifth Race. - Esterre. first: Weber, fields. second; Billy Handsel. third.
 Sixth Race-Kernel. first: Miss Nan nie. second: Brunswick, third.
 Seventh Race-Leen.S. first: Red Thistle. second; Rudebek. third.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-15
NAUCATUCK NUGGETS.

There will be Lenten devotions at St Francis's church this evening at I:3o o'clock.
 An organ recital will be given this evening in the Congregational church by Henry Ludlow Cooke, organist or the church.
 The Ladies' auxiliary and the A. o. II. are making great preparations Tor the banquet to be held Friday evenlhS ill the opera house.
 A meeting of those interested ill the formation of camp of the sons Of Veterans will be held this evening m the borough court room.
 Charles Murphy and Ernest Collins are visiting friends in New York city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-15
.GricYc, BiSSct X Holland
 B and 40 BANK STREET. TELEPHONE 222 AGENTS FOR STANDARD PATTERNS
BARGAIN DAY TOMORROW
For your own benefit we'd ask you to compare these prices with those that some stores quote as big specials for the goods .* x x x

WHITE IIABUTAI WASH SILK. Full 36 inches wide, warranted to wash. roc quality, bargain day
 4Sc yd CIIlLDREN'S FLEECE LINED
 RlBRED HOSE. Regular price l2l2c. bargain day
 9c pair BOYS WIDE RIRRED WOOL HOSE. Regular price DC q pair. bargain day 1Ic pail WOMEN'S CAMBRIC NIGHT
 GOWNS.
 Square neck, trimmed with lace, embroidery and turkS. regular price 19', bargain day .E'c each WOMFlN'S KID GLOVES. The new Slip on' make. worth $l.:1o a pair. bargain day :'9c pair CIIlLDREN'S PLAID WINDSOR
 TIES.
 Regular price 2.c, bargain day lie WHITE RIBBON TOILET SOAP. Bargain day cakes for 2'c 45-INCII DRAWN WORK DAMASK
 BUREAU COVERS. Regular price pc. bargain day 1Sc each WOME\'S BLACK RRlIIlA\TlNE AND GRANITE CLOTH WAISTS. Rrlliantnr Waists have white polka dot, those of granite cloth are plain color. regular price $1,9S. bargain day Sl.2I There are just d few Winter Coats for women and children Jeff; you |. may have your choice of any of them tomorrow for $1.9S each
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-15
"A Sinner" Sent S1.,;NpO,

WASHINGTON. March lJ.-Secre. tary Shaw has received the following communication from "A Sinner" ''I am sending you herewith inclosed SIP. GOO, which is to go to the use of the United States government. Years aga defrauded the government of money but have returned it all and am now paying fourfold, in accordance witl the teachings of Scripture. The way of transgressors is hard. and no one but God knows how l have suffered the consequences. and would seek to dc a bOuntiful restoration. May God par don while the United States govern ment is benefited"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-15
Racer uux,u.,,, po,.o,.s

CHICAGO. March I5-Iarob Kline. Ir-. of Dovners Grove. H.. has sought the aid of the Chicago police to find tn" pDisoner of the race horse Huga- nctta. winner, of inc AIois derby at Springfield. TIL. and entered for the coming Harlem national. The horse was found dying in its stall. \ reward of s2.ts1 has been offered for the ar rest Of the alleged poiSoner
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-15
Picture Machine Took Fire.

LYNN. Mass. March lJ.-During q moving picture exhibition at Coles auditorium here last night the picture machine caught fire. seriously burning George A. Cole. the operator and pro- prietor. and throwing the aoo specta- tors into a panic The flames from the burning picture machine commit nicated to the building. causing an es- timated loss of S3.0O. Two of the tenants suffered d. combined loss of about S6.Gn.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-15
COACH REID AT HARVARD.
Will Straighten Out Football Matter

Will Straighten Out Football Matters Flights on the River.
 Cambridge. March 15.-William T.
 Reid. Jr. who will be the head coach of the Harvard football eleven next fall arrived from the west yesterday morning and will begin at once to straghten out football matters here. Regarding the football schedule for | next season Reid said that several games had not been decided upon. One | of the teams Harvard is considering is Columbia. which has not played Har- yard for several years. in fact not since Reid was at Cambridge. October 233 is being held open for the possibility of this game. The Dartmouth game also has pot been arranged. The football schedule will be ready for publication within a few days.
 The Harvard varsity rowing squad had its first taste of rowing on the river in eight cared crews yesterday afternoon. The men have been out in pair oars before. but yesterday was the first time that eight men have gone out together. The Charles is by no means clear of ice up at the boat houses. but it was clear enough for q stretch of several hundred yards below the varsity boat house. A heavy barge was used by the men. and in it four different eights went out No attempt was made to grade the varsity squad into regular" eights: the, ineh were sent out just as they happened to report for practice. Coach Wray and Captain Filley coached the men, who were rather awkward after work ing on the machines all winter.
 Daniel A. Newhall. 'O6. of Philadel- phia. was elected captain of the Har- ward varsity hockey team yesterday afternoon. Newhall is one of the most versatile athletes in his class.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-15
Society Lender Took a Header.

ELIZABETH. x. d.. March 15.--Still wearing T new silk hat and clad in evening clothes. Sidney F. Brewster, a social leader here and member of the Produce Exchange in New York. was fished out of the North river early in the morning after having fallen from a ferryboat. The boat gave a sudden lurch, and he lost his balance and was tipped overheard. Being swimmer. he managed to keep himself ahoat un- til picked up by the tug Confidence.