The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-12-10
NEWTOWN.

Cards of invitation have been re- ceived in town 10 the celebration of the s'Silver Jubilee" of the ordination of Rev. Edward J. Egan to the Holy Cross at Seabright. N. J. The Rev. erend gentleman is native of New town, and is a son of the late Edward Egan of Walnut Tree Hill. who during g his lifetime was a prominent and widely respected resident of this com munity; The many warm friends of gratulations. Among those in town who will attend the ceremonies will he his sister. Mrs. Wm. J. Driscoll, MT. and Mrs. William Egan. Miss May Egan. Mrs. James W. Gordon and Miss Doret,e L. Gordon.
 The funeral of Miss Sarah Maria Camp. a highly esteemed resident of Taunton district. who died Wednes- day morning at the age, of 30 years and il months. was held yesterday at 1:30 p. m. The deceased Is survived by two brothers. Gideon and Marcus Camp. The pail bearers were William Camp. Fred Lake. The interment was in Taunton cemetery. Rev. J. H. George officiating. Prindle & Morris had the funeral arrangements in charge.
 Mrs. T. v. Lillis of Brookheld, spent
 
 Mrs. John Sheehan.
 Mrs. L. c. Morris and Mrs: s. How ell Wright enjoyed Thursday with Bridgeport friends.
 At the annual meeting of the New town Library Association. held at the cers were elected for the ensuing year: President. Rev. James H. George: vice president, Dr.. F. J. Gale: secretary, Mrs. Wn1. E. Hawley; treasurer. Ar thur J. Smith: librarian. Miss Abbie Peck: trustee for three years. Charles tee. Mrs. s. c: Glover. Mrs. W. J. Beecher. Mrs. Charles Glover Mrs. R. H. Beers, Mrs l.. C. Morris. Mrs. Will son N. Reynolds. Mrs. H. N. Tie man; book committee. Rev. J. H. George. Abbie Peck. Miss s. J. Scud- der. Miss Caroline George. Mrs. H. N. Tieman. Mrs. A. B. Blakeman. Mrs. w. l.. Carpenter. A full report of the treasurer. Arthur J. Smith. was given.
 The Courtrieht System Musical Kim dergarten which was established in Newtown by Mrs. James W. Gordon about four years ago. is still carried on by this we'll known teacher of mu- sic, who reserves the right to teach this wonderful and successful system in the district Her past work among the children in the schools and in pri- vate instruction has been thorough, ana MrS. C1OTOOn can CidlfH tIS IIlOSI broad work the town has known in the art of music instruc- tion for many years. There may have been some prejudice which is usually more easily in small places. but the right work. as the right of everything. must rule and the study of music alone Is the greatest of all essentials for the cultivation of a broad, unself1sh mind as we'll as the only road to culture and refinement. How necessary 1t is then for parents and guardians to see that children be- gin very young. The Courtright sys- tenn is being recognized and Mrs. Cor lon's efforts in the past. especially ler work among the young children m the school of which enough has not been said. cannot be too highly appre- ciated. Mrs. Gordon has also classes in violin. piano and mandolin in which she is ably assisted by Miss Dorette L.. Gordon. who at the age of only 15 years received a junior certificate from Toronto University with honor standing for pianoforte and technique ,f music Ensemble classes where the children meet in groups has been at Mrs. Gordon's music rooms. and the young folks are en- loving the work more and more. Sat nrday afternoon recitals areato be held once a month and the children are working for the first to be held in the near future.