The Newtown bee., 1908-07-03
AN INTERESTING GATHERING.

NeWLOWn, COnn., July l, l9US.
 To the Esteemed Editor of The New town Bee. Dear Sir: At the annual meeting and dinner of the teachers of the Courtright System Musical Kinder garten held Thursday, June 25, at Leh- mans shorehouse, Bridgeport, it was suggested by one of the Park City's most prominent teachers that the affair was we'll worthy ot notice in the next issue of The New town Bee. Be- ing the sole representative present from this dear old town the important duty was assigned to me, which, while the compliment gives pleasure (for who does not enjoy "a well meant compli- ment), 1 am fearful that it is impossible for me to give due credit to the occa- sion. However, firmly believing in the little verse l learned at school, "1f at first you don't succeed, try, try again." here follows the result which is the very best l could do at this un- usually busy time. when, ike all the farmers l am trying to make hay while the sun shines. do not fear you, Mir Editor, for your unlimited kindness and generous charity are we'll known and l am very positive that none of my townspeople will criticise my humble efforts, but my dear MT Editor, just think of the 35 teachers present last Thursday. some of whom came from different parts of New Jer- sey, New York, Brooklyn, Springfield, New Haven, Virginia and other places, each of whom is anxiously awaiting this weeks issue of The Bee. I fully realize that the life of newspaper folk is anything but path of roses and the thought that you can sympathize with me is one consolation. Now to begin with my subject: When 1 arrived at the Bridgeport station I discovered Miss Leila Warnes, the daughter of one of the city's prominent dentists, and Miss Lillian P. Courtright, the or iginator of the novel Musical Kinder garten System in company with sev- ereal other teachers. We were shortly whirled through the city in an auto by the kindness of Miss Warnes and it seemed before we had time to take one good healthy breath had arrived at our destination where we expected to eat, drink and be merry, all of which each one present was positively guilty be- fore the afternoons close. The table was prettily decorated with crimson rambler roses, the place cards bore pictures of a lady in dainty attire and on the back of each was written some original cOnundrums which were read and guessed between the courses. l cannot remember all of them, but if space will permit will write few as near as I can recollect. What is the most moral musical instrument? An upright piano. Why are horses in cold weather like gossips? Because they bear idle tails. Why do old maids like to get to church early? To get there before the hymns (hims) are given out. What bridge is warranted to support any strain? A violin bridge. Why are the western praries flat? Be- cause the sun sets on them. Why are old maids like wilted apples? Because they are hard to pair. At the I1edu Ol Iilt ldUle WAS MISS Llllldll I. Courtright. to the left was her moth CT, one of the sweetest and best women to meet, rightly referred to in the fine original toast offered by Miss House. To the right was Miss Leila Warnes, who added much to the life and amuse- ment of the gathering. The sides of the long tables were filled with the teachers and Newtown was honored with place card No. 1, opposite Miss Courtright. The menu was all that could be desired. Before taking their seats tEe guests had been requested to stand by theif chairs and the kinder garten song, Jolly Father Wholenote" was sung. A pleasing feature which came as a surprise was the presenta- tion of diplomas to all the graduate teachers. Handsome new solid gold pins were shown which had been adopt ed and which were designed by Miss Courtright and are the work of Fair child Bros, jewellers, Bridgeport. An informal social hour followed the din ner during which the entire company were grouped and became victims of