Connecticut western news., 1909-08-05

of Dr. J. 5. Chaffse, pet apple tree.
 Mrs. M. F. Whitney has been spend ing few days at Ellsworth. the guest of J. Chaffee.
 F. w. Dakin has been ailing for some days past but is at this writing reported much improved.
 A tennis tournament of mixed doubles and ladies singles will be held at the golf links courts, beginning Saturday.
 Your scribe is informed that the Bar tram" is becoming so popular that even the lawn is utilized for sleeping place.
 O. G. Kerlev, M. D., accompanied by Mrs. KerleY, sailed on Tuesday of this week for six weeks vacation in Eu- rope.
 Vivian and Frederick Kranich have been spending week with their uncle H. Kranich at his summer residence in Far Rookaway.
 Master Bob Egan's usually smiling countenance seems to wear a look of settled melancholy the past few days. I wonder why?
 The appearance of neglect which en- velopes the Barnum place, just north of l. N. Bartram's has been partially re- medied by moving the lawn.
 Mr. and Mrs. F. Kranich went to New York on Monday of this week to meet Mrs. Kranich's sister and her husband, just returning from Europe.
 The first lot of fresh air children were taken back to the city this (Monday) afternoon. Another detachment is sx- pected to arrive tomorrow evening.
 The weekly tea at the golf club house was given last Saturday by Mrs. Lyman Rhoadss and largely attended. These weekly teas are somewhat of an inova- tion, and are very popular.
 Lawrence VanAlstyne celebrated his seventieth birthday on Monday of this week. Congratulations Mister Van. and many happy returns of the day. MT. V. looks good for at least seventy years more. .. R. R. Colgate's Generous Gifts
 To commemorate the sixth aRniver- sary of the building of his handsome residence ill this place, R. R. Colgate quite recently presented thirty eight of his employees with ten-dollar bill each. Last Sunday it was made known that each of the four churches Ill town had received $250 apiece from the same benef1cent source. Would that Sharon had more such.
 Fair Was a Fine Success
 The fair of the Busy Bee Society held held last Wednesday at the Congrega- tional Church prove social and finan- eial success. The weather was ideal and the fancy and serviceable articles dis played for sale found willing purchasers. The supper served in the evening evoked much favorable comment and quantity of homemade cake and candy was also disposed of. It is reported the net pro- ceeds were about $28O.
 Annual Epworth League Fair
 The annual fair of the Epworth Lea que of the Methodist Church will be held on the church lawn Aug. Il, from four to eight p. m. Fancy and useful articles will be offered for sale as will also homemade cake and candy and an appetising supper will be served iu the evening. Contributions of fancy or use- ful articles for this fair are solicited and may be sent to Mrs. F. w. Dakin, Mrs Mary Loucks or Mrs. W. J. Hotaling. A Little Knock For Supt. Lyles
 H. E. Lyles, of Canaan, the genial superintendent of the Berkshire Power Company, was here last week sporting a brand Aew Pope-Hartford touring car. Presume that, as is the usual practice of magnates when they incur any extraor- dinary expense. lighting rates will now soar. Noticed that MT. Lyles' first stop in Sharon was at the repair shop of F. l.. Bristol, where his machines vitals were overhauled by two noted Sharon experts, while the owner held pleasant converse with his well-loved and long time friend, I. N. Bartram.
 Enjoyable Concert atthe Casino
 The concert given last Friday evening at the Casino by the Ladies Guild of Christ Church proved both an artistic and financial success. The singing showed long training and conscientious practice, and greatly pleased the large and somewhat critical audience. Special mention should be made of the two lady soloists, Mrs. J. s. Chaffee and Miss St. John. Miss St. John possesses a carefully cultivated contralto voice of great purity and power, and her every selection was loudly applauded. Mrs. Chaffee's charming soprano solos cap tured the house, and her rendering of "Some Day When Dreams Come True as encore to her first selection, has rarely L e.