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The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-08

The December meeting of the Mems
club occurs, Monday night, at the
Grand Central hotel, A. P. Smith
being the host. G. s. Platt will be
the essayist, the subject being "Rus-
Sia,"
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-08

An audience Of about 200 people en-
joyed the fine entertainment Of the
de Barrie-Gill artists harpists, soloists
and elocutionist at the Town hall,
Monday night. The entertainment
was of high order and a pleasant
opening of the Mems club course.
The harp isolos and duets were all en-
Enthusiastically applauded, while Mrs
Gill's Rotations were we'll received.
The entertainment netted the club
about 81 above actual expenses. Mrs
Gill and Miss Scott passed Sunday at
the Grand Central hotel, coming here
from Great Darlington, Mass
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-08

w. w. Robbins, who has been in
charge of the telephone line work here
has been transferred to Wallingford.
Mr. Herbert of Pittsfeld takes his
place here.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-08

E. J. Hall moved into the east hall
of DR. Belts residence, Wednesday,
just vacated by Mrs J. 81. Warner.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-08

George F. Taylor was in New York,
the first of the week, and was enter
tanned by Mr. and Mrs John n. Clark
of Mamaroneck, N. Y.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-08

Mr. and Mrs Charles Thompson
passed Thanksgiving week at the
home of Mrs Sarah Purdy at Stepney
Depot.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-08
ST ROSES.

Father O'Reilly will say mass at
SouthburY and Southford on Sunday,
being unable to go, last Sunday, on &C.
count Of the rain. There will be no
mass at St Stephens church, Stepney,
on Sunday.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-08

Mrs H. L. Brown Of New Haven If
at A. w. Bassett's assisting in the
care of Mrs Bassett.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-08

Maple syrup in gallon cans or by the
bottle. Pan cake timber of all kinds.
At Belts.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-08
HOWLAND'S

Happy days are here.
Happy days of planning for others enjoyment.
Happy days of choosing gifts to make others
hearts happy.
Happy days when the spirit of Christmas tide
enters into every heart and makes all the world
cheerful and gladstone.
These are happy days in the store, too.
It's the Christmas Howland's now the bigger,
better, cheerer Christmas store. 1t is happy How.
land for little folks for giftseekers for every
with the Christmas Joy in their hearts.
The store is now in Christmas dress; is ready
with the folk look for at the holiday time and
with a lot of new unlocked for things.
No amount of type talk can tell you how attract.
i've is the Christmas store in its Christmas dress and
with it's Christmas merchandise on every side.
Come and see it often. One day two isn't
enough. Come and enjoy it all.
Be wise and come soon-and make choice SOON
There's no time to spare.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-08

cending the steps to the rear: of her
house, Monday, she slipped and fell,
on the pavement, bruising and
Earring her considerably. DIR Schuyler
was called, but found she had sus-
tanned no serious injuries.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-08

Morris, the Broadway merchant, has
a toothsome line Of CONNECTIONS for the
Christmas trade.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-08

1t is expected that there will be
services In the Methodist church, San
dy Hook, next Sunday, morning and
evening as usual.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-08

James Lillis and daughter, Miss Ha
eel. passed Thanksgiving with Mrs G
P. Lillis on Dayton street.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-08

Phillip Schnabel, the carpenter and
contractor, has been making extensive
repairs on Robert Scott's house on
Stony Hill and also newly painted the
house for Mr. Scott.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-08

Mr. and Mrs James Egan OF Water
bury were guests over the National
holiday of her mother, Mrs John Keat-
ing.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-08
SUNDAY SERVICES.

At II a. M, morning service with
sermon by the rector. The Offering at
this service will be for the Sunday
school Christmas festival. At 1915,
Sunday school.
At TIP. M, evening service.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-08

Mr. and Mrs William E. Ackley spent
a very enjoyable Thanksgiving in
Hotchkissville with their nephew and
niece, Postmaster and Mrs Crowell.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-08

Last Saturday as John II. Frank was
driving to Botsford depot, he met a
mad dog, which attacked his dog and
bit it. The dog then went down
through Huntingtown, killed a goose
and cat for Mrs Edward Briscoe, a
duck for Charles Hayden and bit dog
for Theodore French, which Mr. French
dog bit dogs for H. B. Coger and Paul
Morrow. The animal then went down
into Stepney, where it bit a number
of animals
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-08

Mrs Bennett returned home from
Bridgeport, Stratford and Milford on
Monday evening.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-08

Jephthah chapter,O. E. S., will cleo,
officers at it's meeting for December
Monday.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-08

George o. Banks is doing carpenter
work for G. E. Beers.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-08

DROBATE BONDS With individuals for Sc
L curity are often uneafe aud frequently IN
satisfactory to heirs. Don't ask friend to go
on your bond, for he would always rather pot
1t is our business to act as security on Pro-
bate and all other kinds of bonds. Telephone
Guaranty Co.. Charles g. Morris, Newtown
Representative.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-08

Miss Susan Gilbert Of Derby spent a
few days recently with her sister, Miss
Belle Gilbert.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-08

Miss May Mahoney of Bridgeport
has returned to her home, after spend
ing week with Mrs j. P. COrbett.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-08

Miss Margaret Grove has been very
i'll with quinsy sore throat, under the
care of DIR Herman.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-08

Mrs W. T. Cole returned to Brook
lyn, Friday. for the winter months.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-08

A fine line of the Kibbe and Lowney
chocolates in fancy boxes from Csc to
a. so. At Norris.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-08

An inspector for the Southern New
England Telephone Co. visited local
patrons of the company, Wednesday.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-08

Kibbe's choice CONNECTIONS in fancy
boxes, just the thing for your sweet.
heart. At Morris.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-08

Miss Katharine Pollard and Miss
VERNE Graham of Bridgeport were
guests over Sunday Of Miss Margaret
Hayes.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-08

Martin Heating OF Bridgeport passed
Thanksgiving with his sister, Mrs
Thomas E. Keane.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-08

The German Medicine Co. have been
holding forth to good houses at the
Town hall, this week.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-08

E. G. Platt, the hustling and popu-
lar Hawleyville lumber merchant, has
just been awarded a contract for fur
nishing the timber for a pen stock one
and one-quarter miles long, to be built
by the Danbury Water Co. The pen
stock will be 30 inches in diameter,
the lumber used being California red
wood. The contract is for about
$40, 600 worth of lumber. Mr. Platt is
being warmly congratulated on secur-
ing the contract
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-08

John F. Keane of New Haven passed
Thanksgiving with his parents, Mr.
and Mrs John Keane, of Gas street.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-08

Better stock up on gloves, mittens.
caps and felt boots for that boy of
yours. Taylor, Curtis & Co. can give
you points and save you money.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-08

Hot soda, beef tea, clam bouillon
and hot chocolate. At Belts.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-08

For useful Christmas presents go to
D. N. Olark's in Shelton.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-08

Mr. and Mrs Ezra J. Hall took their
Thanksgiving dinner with Danbury
friends. Mr. Hall is just getting things
arranged in his new store.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-08

Miss Elizabeth Beehler visited Mn
w. J. Beehler in Brooktield, Tuesday
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-08

A seasonable line of mems overcoats
and reefers, boys and mems sweaters
and cardigan jackets. At the Brick
store, Sandy Hook.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-08

Sloane's liniment, in 25c and SOC
packages. At Belts.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-08

Miss Rebecca D. Beach of New Ha-
ven passed the fore part of the week
with Mr. and Mrs G. F. Beardsley.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-08
Wanted At Once.

A young man: about IS years
old for team work. Must furnish reference.
Good pay and steady employment to the right
parties Apply at once to
B. HAWLEY & CO.'S.
Steuney, Conn.,
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-08

Mr. and Mrs Clark Of Willimanti
dined at Taylor's hotel, Tuesday.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-08
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NOTES.
THE SUNDAY SERVICES.

In the Congregational church, next
Sunday, Rev Mr. Danforth will preach
on the subject, "a New Start" He
will also answer the question, Chow
often should new resolutions be
made?" All are cordially invited.
Strangers are especially welcome.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-08

Miss Lamb of Groton is the new
teacher In Taunton district.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-08

Miss Edith Quackenbush of Purdy's
Station, N. Y, passed Thanksgiving
with her parents, Mr. and Mrs Joseph
Quackenbush.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-08

Mrs ]. NJ. BlackmaD and Miss Maude
Blackman returned, Monday, after an
enjoyable stay at Passaic, NJ
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-08

Postmaster Sniffen expects to move,
next week, to the handsome new quar-
ters in the building erected by Ex-
Senator S. p. Glover,
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-08

Some rascal who deserves a term in
prison, stole nine chickens, Thanks
giving night, from Mrs Dennis Nash.
That so worthy woman should be
defrauded is too bad. Would that our
local deputy sheriff could ''nab" this
ev1l-minded individual, and railroad
him to North Avenue. "Here's DOW
er to your elbow, Mr. JohnsingH'
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-08

A desirable line of gloves and nit
tens for boys and men. At Belts.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-08

Rev R. E. Danforth was in Bridge
port, Tuesday, attending meeting of
the Fairfield Association of Congrega-
tiOnal ministers.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-08

Having bought out the mail route between
stage. as follows: Leave New Preston a. m :,
and 345 m. Leave New Milford for New
Preston. 9l5 a. NJ. and p.
FOR SALE-One pair Of cheap horses, one
spring wagon and one carriage. Will sell
JEkOME +. GRANNlss, New Preston. Ct.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-08
DEATHS

WAsHIN1ToR-Decembe 3 Orestes Hickox,
aged Is years.
SHERMAN-December Mrs William B. Raw-
ley, aged 81 years.
NEW ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS S Joseph h. Ben
ton. aged "a years.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-08
The D; M: Read CO.
Es1ablis6ed 1857.
FurS for the HOLIDAYS.
Es1oblisbed 1857.

& uTS IOr Cn6 HOIIdaYS.
lin and
narkable
, Mink fur which commen itself all for its beauty and dura
bhty and shown Stoes Throw
We have few Mink Sto obtained by chance which offer
Holiday The and
natural tails and the lining heavy ocaded
Special at
Isabella Special
Squirrel Throw Scar lined with satin from $1,000
Outing Flannel Garments for Women
and Children.
Flannel
NghgoWns in dainty colorng from so
CMldrenS NghtgOWnS
becoming.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-08
CORSETS.
Nurses Registry.

az Lewis st., Bridgeport, Conn.
Telephone s34.
We supply Graduates. CnderEra .uates .and
Domestic nurses: Special attention given 70
out OF loWn calls. Prompt service day or
night. No Office fee to patrons.
BERTHA B. BOWMAN Graduate in chsrxe
T OST-At Stepney Depot. November 2. q
II gray double blanket shawl Suitable re-
ward viii be paid II returned to Mary e. See-
ley, Stepney, Conn.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-08

At Taylor, Curtis s. Co.'s will be
found the reliable ITS and HERMITAGE
blends Of coffees. and teas to suit the
most particular people.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-08

7 ADIES--Special for Christmas, fine hand
~ made lace collars Csc each. worth double
Nothing nicer forsa Christmas present Ad-
Lock Box S.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-08

DOR SALE--1 set of double coach harness, $40;
L set surry harness. s.; one set OF single
horse SIS; one roam horse SIS; one road mare
G75; one parlor organ S65. with SIS worth Of
music. or will exchange organ for hay or
horse. G. A. Barhite, 1872 Warren st.. Bridge
port, Conn.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-08
Power Horse Clipping

William Dlar11Onstolr1,
POsTOFFICE BLOCK. NEwrOwN.
HARNESS REPAIRlNG--In addition to the
repairing of Boots and Shoes after this date I
will do all kinds of Harness Repair Work.
Bring on your harnesses and l will do your
work promptly.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-08

DOR SALE-A good light driving horse II
1 years old; not afraid of automobiles or
steam cars For particulars enquire of John
j. Heating, Shelton, Ut., or Patrick M keat
ing. RotSfOrd, .Ct,
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-08

A GENTS WANTED In Fairfield County. A
"A guaranteed salary Of $50 per day for 60 to
80 days. Address Manager, Box n, Roxbury,
Conn. Give references.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1905-12-08

DOR SALE CHEAP One 4-horse Hamilton
L Gasoline engine in first class condition; al
so one No. IS Baldwin cutter, good as new,
for hand or power. f. Platt, K Son. New
town. Conn. p o Address: R. D. 25 Bethel
Milford chronicle., 1905-04-07
A Prosperous Tribe.

The Red Men of Milford are flourish.
ing Sakimas Tribe having 1877 mem.
bers in good standing, and four adop.
tiOns were made on the last sleep. At
the last Council Fire, on 4th Sleep of
Plant Moon G. S. D. 4l4I, the chiefs
were chosen as follows: w. Roach
for Sachem w. H. Denney, Sr. Saga
more; V. G. Hickman. Jr. Sycamore /;
w. T. Banning. Keeper Of Wampum !;
E. Bryont, G. of w; A. J. Ross. Chief
Of Records w. E. Hazard, 1st S John
McNair, End s.; J. P. Scott, lst War
rior ; G. w. Wiley, End Warrior G. H
wilkins, 3rd Warrior T. P. Pettyjohn,
4th Warrior; E. L. Williams. e. H.
E. P Smith, H. E. Wilkins.
Braves r. H. c.. Daniels, Guard Of
w. V. Benson, Guard of
Forest. The chiefs were raised to their
stumps, and corn and veni-
son was served to the members present.
Milford chronicle., 1905-04-07
Short Items Of News.

Don't miss the Organ Recital in the
Presbyterian Church next Tuesday
evening.
The Delaware Annual NJ. E. Confer
enCe will meet at Chestertown, Md,
next year.
John w. Victor, OF Milford, has been
granted pension of $l2 per month by
the government,
James D. Abbott, Of Milford, has &C.
eepted the agency at Georgetown Of
The Home Life Insurance Company.
A valuable mule owned by Harry B.
Windsor broke its leg last Saturday
and was ehlOrOfOrmed to stop its misery
Hear Prof. Henry S. Fry play the
magnificent Estey Pipe Organ at the
Opening Recital on next tuesday even
ing.
The Edward Wootten property on
West Market street. Georgetown, has
been sold to Mrs. RhOda ROudebush,
of Milford, for 81 800.
Shad are plenty in Milford market
and sell for prices ranging from % cents
for a small fish to sixty cents for a fine
eight pound rec shad
Some farmer or other person will get
drove the machinery in the
Chronicle office. It is going to be sold |
for very little money, and quickly.
Every person is familiar with the
Of the pavement in front Of
their door. The town will have them
put into condition, and each owner had
setier get the bricklayer or concrete
pavement maker at WORK early.
Milford chronicle., 1905-04-07
HOUSTON ITEMS.


Winfield COunselman was riding his horse
last week and fell. the horse stepping upon him
and breaking several ribs. he is again able 20
be around.
The new pastor Rev. J. II. Anderson, preached
his initial sermon here last Sunday to large au-
dences. and his Efforts appeared TO be appreci-
ated
Owing TO diphtherla In the school limits, the
public school was closed last week. The patient
mas since recovered and the school reOpened.
Burglars entered the store OF j. C.. Wharton
on Monday last and took shoes. hats, ,ready-naade
clothing and other goods. Constable shockley
Is working on the case, and has a pretty good
clew TO run out. There were several tramps
anout the railroad. and It may be they WHO are
guilty.
Mrs. Herman Vinyard viii build dwelling on
her land near Frederick, and move there next
fall.
Marguerite Graham has a fine pair Of Belgian
Hares that she desires TO sell.
Our merchants have made business trips to
the city this week. and Houston is carrying un-
usually large stocks OF goods this season,
Miss Mae Jump passed last week in Phiiadel-
phia, and her school WIS taught by her sister,
MISS Jennie.
Mrs. Sockrider is recovering from a serious
illness, and Mrs, Ira Scott has been under her
physicians charge.
I'd. DIETRICH ana family have occupied their
home on their farm.
Milford chronicle., 1905-04-07
NEW PIPE ORGAN
ABOUT COMPLETED.
Opening Recital Next Tuesday Evening.
April lIth.

The builders will complete the mag
nificent new pipe organ now being
erected in the Presbyterian Church in
time for the opening recital as an
nOunced last week. TIE committee in
charge hopes to realize enough from
the sale Of recital tickets to pay up all
the Indebtedness. The tickets are on
sale at Evans & Sons and may be re-
served without extra charge. AS there
are only a limited number of sittings it
would be well to secure your seat early
as the church will undoubtedly be
crowded. Prof. Henry S. Fry, the or
ganist who will play at the recital, is
erganist at Holy Trinity Memorial,
Philadelphia, and is a brilliant per
former. His organ numbers will de-
light his hearers. The sOlOists are all
artists aud the Whole program will be
a musical treat to our people.
Milford chronicle., 1905-04-07
History Day at the Club.

The last of a series of history days
was concluded at the meeting Of the
New Century Club last Monday. After
two delightful musical selections. Mrs.
James P. Pierce read a paper on the
Russisn japanese war, in which vivid
word picture OF the horrors ami glory
of the battle OF Mukden was given.
This was followed by character sketch
of the most interesting figure in this
great war, Marshal Oyama. His ability
was favOrably compared with the great
est generals of the world. After this
paper an appropriate japanese song
was sung by Mrs. Walker. Mrs. Will
bur Hammond had an interesting pa
per on the Status and Profits Of Japan
as a World Power. Mrs. p F. Causey
concluded the program with an article.
bearing on the sympathy of the Ameri-
can people with the Japanese. These
two countries we're selected for a special
study, and the result has been that !
much valuable information has been |
acquired. Next Monday will be busi-
ness aud social day.
Milford chronicle., 1905-04-07
New Oyster Revenue Collector.

Governor Lea last week appointed
G. G. Wright, Of Dover, to be Oyster
Revenue Collector. AS soon as he re-
ceived his commission Mr. Wright at
once appointed Garrett Wharton to be
captain Of the guard boat Delaware.
There has been considerable interest
taken in this appointment owing to
the number Of applicants for the place.
Mr.. Wright is a resident Of Dover, re-
siding in the Fifth Representative Dis.
trict and takes an active interest in the
politics of his district. He is we'll quali-
fled for the Office.
Milford chronicle., 1905-04-07
Delaware Conference Ends.

The session of the Delaware Annual
NJ. E. Conference was held at Dover
under the presidance Of Bishop Berry,
and the proceedings we're very interest.
ing. The appointments for the Cam
bridge District, in which Milford is in
cluded, with J. B, Brown succeeding
l.. Y. Cox as Presiding Elder, the lat
ter going to Cape May, N j., are:
Aireys, G. H. Green; Beckwith, w.
#. Purnell Berlin, ]. G. Molock Ber-
lin circuit, c. E. Hemsley Bridgeville,
J. M. Wilmington Cambridge, A. L.
Martin; Cambridge circuit, P. w. Price;
Church Creek, J. w. Bowling, Crapo,
T. H. Winters (supply); East New
Market, H. T. johnson fredericksburg,
M. H. HOrsey Frankford, A. s. Amos
Harrington, L D. Beecham HurlOck,
9. ]. Hall; Laurel, D. A. Ridout;
Lewes, c. s. Sprigg Lincoln, J. E. A.
Grigsby LinkwOOd, w. H. Turner
Madison, g. E. Henry; Mardella
Springs. G. w. Downs; Milford, R. G.
Waters Nassau and RehObOth, D. w.
Martin; Preston, ]. w. w. Cox Sea-
ford circuit, T. W. Cooper; Trinity J.
w. Gillis; Vienna circuit, w. G. Vest
Whaleyviile, B. F. LOwber Supply.
Milford chronicle., 1905-04-07
A Beautiful Country.

A ride last Sunday through the beau
tiful farming districts composed Of
Slaughter and Prime Hook Necks, in
Sussex county, was a pleasure indeed.
The roads were fine, and the general
appearance Of the farms a source for
pride to any citizen. On every hand
the spring work has been pushed, the
poultry numerous and healthy about
the farms, and large well kept homes
for the farmer and comfortable out.
buildings for the stock were prominent
features of the landscape for the visitor
to look upon. With our family last
Sunday, and guest from Virginia, the
writer drove about thirty miles through
the districts above referred too, and
finally reached Slaughter Beach, where
dinner was serv ed by the proprietor Of
the hotel kept at that summer resort
by Edward Reynolds and such din
ner it was a four o'clock affair, and
beside our party there were Mr.. How
ard Anderson and wife and son, of the
Queen Anne's Railroad, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Welch, of Milford, Mrs. Florence
Harrington, Of Warsaw, Virginia, Miss
Bessie Reynolds, Miss Pauline Town.
send, Mrs. Jennie Townsend and the
writer. The menu was
Planked Shad. Oysters.
Oyster Pie, la Slaughter Beach.
Roast Duck. English Snipe.
Celery. Potatoes. Fresh Beets. |
Custard. Pie. Coffee. Tea.
1t is unnecessary to say what the
party did to a splendidly served dinner
like this.
The canal cut to drain the marshes
has more than met the hopes and ex-
pectstions Of the projectors, and the
water in old Slaughter Creek and on
the marshes is lower than it has been
known in the lifetime Of the citizens,
and when the bulkhead behind the
dredge is cut and the machine leaves,
the real drainage will be accomplished,
and probably a thousand acres be re-
claimed to cultivation and production
IF valuable hay.
The bridge over the canal atSlaug ghter
Beach should be made at least ten feet
n the clear, so that scows and launches
,Ould pass under, and the waterway
)e made an aid to traffic as we'll as to
lTainage.