The Newtown bee., 1905-06-09
New Milford,

| HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION.
 Program of the graduation exercises of the New Milford High school, Fri day, June 16, at ? p. m:
 Invocation.
 Salutatory and Essay, "The Men of Litchfield County" Edith B. Brewer.
 Singing, sThe Nights," Roberti.
 Class History, Mary J. Clark. Essay, "Farm Life," B. Raymond | Erwin.
 Essay, Changes in Country Life, , Mary B. Willoughby. Singing, "Olav Trygvason," Grieg. Class Poem, Angela B. Murphy. Essay, Publications of Progress, '' Harriet c. Cromwell. Class Prophecy, Willis G. Barton, Harriet M. Hine.
 play" MendelsSohn.
 Essay and Valedictory, Edna M.
 Conferring of Diplomas, John F. Addis.
 America.
 Graduates, three year course, nine; graduates, two year course, 22.
 DEATH OF WILLIAM DUNCAN.
 William Duncan, a highly respected farmer living on the river road below the village, died on Friday morning, at the age of 67 years. He had lived for B years on the farm where he e'died, J and was known for his integrity, kind Illness of heart and as good neighbor. He is survived by wife, three sons, Charles, member of the well-knOwn clothing firm of Duncan & Garfield, Robert and John, and two daughters, Mrs w. M. Thomas and Mrs Joseph Wallbank. The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon, Rev J. K. Plumb largest funeral procession that had Milford in many years, there being Fl carriages in line. There were num- Der of floral tributes, including a pill low design from the family, a pillow design from Mrs Wallace Ferris, flow CTS from Mrs Isaac Bristol, carnations from Miss Nellie Keane. The pail bearers were Charles PlanZ, Henry Donnelly, David Cooper, John Robin son, Horace Allen and James Arm strong. Funeral Director Bennett had the arrangements in charge The
 OPERA HOUSE ATTRACTIONS.
 Although there are many comedies on the road at present, there are few that can boast of the continued sue cess and popularity enjoyed by ''Hunt- ing for Hawkins" that delightfully funny comedy which will be the at- traction at the Opera house tonight (Friday). It is presented by a cast of metropolitan players and it's many bright comedy situations are enlivened by series of up-tO-date, catchy Spe- cilaties.i The comedy is clean and wholesome and "Hunting for Haw- kins" may be depended upon to drive away the blues and cause many a hearty laugh during the two and half hours of it's presentation. ELOQUENT SERMONS BY REV FATHER
 HUGHSON.
 Rev Father Hughson, of the Order of the Holy Cross, of New York, was the guest of Rev Dr Hare over Sunday. He preached at All Saints church in the morning and afternoon, and to great congregation at St Johns church in the evening. His subject at St Johns church was, Except ye be con- etc. He gave sermon of great elo- quence and power. it being character ized by sympathy of language. The chorus of the two churches united at the evening service.
 EXTENDING THE TELEPHONE SERVICE
 LOCALLY.
 The following residents of Second Hill and Chestnut Land districts will soon have telephones installed in their residences: Lauren Cantield, E. J. Calvin, B. B. Booth, Andrew Clark, Robert Hungerford, Buckingham farm, John O'ConnOr, G. C.. Bristol, Law renee Camp, Mrs Eli Clark, Samuel Thompson, Jacob Hipp and Thomas Richmond.
 SERVICES FOR THE POLISH PEOPLE.
 Father J. J. McCabe of Naugatuck was at the church of St Francis Xavier, Monday and Tuesday, hearing the confessions of the Polish people, and conducting services for their ben eft. The streets and stores of the village were filled with people of the Polish nationality during these days.
 NOTES FROM ST JOHNS.
 Rev J. F. Plumb was in Middletown, Wednesday, to attend the graduating exercises at the Berkeley Divinity school.
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