The Newtown bee., 1905-03-24
The NeWtOWn Bee
Ten Pages.
New Milford.

A REMARKABLEA AND UNIQUE AUCTION.
 Under the direction of the philan- thropic Aspetuck Valley Grange, re- earding the solitary life which was being led by number of the young men in Merryall and Aspetuck, it was deemed advisable to import 25 charm ing young ladies, and sell them at an auction for the benefit of the local people. The auction was well adver- tised in this locality. On the evening of March 18th a large number of young and middle aged men assembled at the residence of Charles HQrd in Aspetuck, where the young ladies were being cared for, till the specified time. A few hours previous to the sale we were informed that the ladies were trans ported from Chicago and New York, and were the best lot that possibly could be purchased, it being asserted that they were all handsome, good form, having comparatively good disposition, good character, affection ate, and phenomenally fine housekeep- CTS. This statement made the men go wild with enthusiasm, and deter imitation to secure one of the beauties. The sale started at 9.3O with Sheldon B. Hendrix at the hammer and Clin- ton Hendrix at the cashier stand. As number one was brought in, concealed with pillow case over her head, and sheet around her celestial form, it was apparent that the bidders were doomed to disappointment, by being requested to bid without seeing what he was getting, but after few mo- ments in consoling the eager people, the bids were coming fast and heavy. As soon as one was sold she was labeled with a number, and a duplicate of the same was presented to the winning man, and returned to the room whence she came to be claimed after the con- clusion of the sale. In rapid succession they were sold until the 9 were dis posed of. But during the sale it was surprising to observe number of married men bidding them off, giving the young people the impression that they desired to obliterate the monot- ony of continually living with one. At Il o'clock the participants were allowed ito claim their property. As they were approaching the room con- taining the roses of June each and every one of the gentlemen was marching with delectation to the floral garden of felicity. But as they en- tered the room, words cannot explicate the sight of the scene. They were now overwhelmed with indignation, to entertain the thought that they had been deceived by people who were thought to be persons of great integri- ty and uprightness. Now it was visi- ble why they were concealed with the sheet and pillow case. They were the young ladies and married women of our own community. The proceeds were for the benefit of the Grange treasury. Nevertheless they all claimed their partners and escorted them to supper, which consisted of a table supplied with bountiful colla- tion. After supper games were played until o'clock, all declaring of having had fine time, disregarding the de- ception which was sustained by them. It is now learned that another social will be given at G. N. Abbott's in Merryall, March 30. The nature of the social will be poverty. Each one present who is not dressed in rags will be fined. There will also be a grab bag.-[D. Marsh.
 FRANK ROWE AND HIS PATRIOTIC
 Frank E. Rowe, the popular builder, has been hoping and praying for a blizzard. He built two old-fashioned sleighs of the 1775 pattern, one for his partner, Henry Ives, and one for him. self. MT Rowe's sleigh has been paint ed in red, white and blue colors by 'Merv" Andrews, New Milford $ skilled and popular painter. When MT Rowe drives forth next winter, the people will congregate along the side walks, attracted by the brilliant sight. MT Rowe is thinking of making a present of the sleigh to President Roosevelt. It has been suggested that MT Rowe put the sleigh on the river, this summer, and run it as a motor boat. Just 489 people have wis ited the shop of MT Andrews to see the wonderful sleigh, coming from sections as far north as South Kent.
 CHURCH OF ST FRANCIS XAVIER.
 Leonard, the young son of MT and