The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-08-22
NEWTOWN

The successful rendering of the sa- cred cantata, Daniel, at the Meth odist church, Tuesday evening, was a credit to the. untiring efforts of MT. and Mrs. E. J. Hall, az we'll an to all taking part Rehearsals had been riously hampered by the excitement of the war maneuvers. However, the chorus, trios, quintets and various in- trfcate parts were creditably conduct ed by Rev. Carl Ahrens Of westwood, N. J., who ably carried the concert to the finish. The church was we'll f1ll- ed for the occasion, and all were pleas were Mrs. Grant Nutting. Miss Jennie Fit2roy of Bridgeport, Mrs. Carl Ahrens, Mrs. E. J. Hall, Mrs. H. s. Johnson, Miss Ruth Johnson, E.. J. Hall, H. c. Warner. Rev. Carl Ahrens. The solo singers were: Sopranos, Mrs. altos, Mrs E. J. Hall, Mrs. Carl Ahrens; tenor, Rev Carl Ahrens: bari tone, H. G. Warner: bass. E. J. Hall. The chorus was supported by two, Miss Lillian Beers and Mrs. James W. Gordon. Miss Mary Warner presided at the organ
 The annual field day and picnic of Pomona Grange, held on the grounds of W. B. Glover at the foot of New town street, "wednesday afternoon, was most enjoyable and successful. The threatening showers which finally ar- rived at the lunch hour no doubt kept many from a distance at home; how ever. it was surprising that large established near the house in order to get quick shelter on the plaza in case of emergency, where after the en3oy- ment of basket picnic, various off, cers of the State Grange gave inter- esting and instructive addresses, inter woven now and then humorous tale. for remarks were Past State Master L.. H Healy of North Woodstock. State Lecturer Frank Blakeman of Stratford. State Master Arthur Sher- wood of Easton, State Steward Ard Welton of Plymouth. Prof. Charles Wheeler of Storrs, State Chaplain J. P. Hoyt of New Canaan. The meet town members.
 MT. and Mrs. M. Y. crowe have en- tertained Major E.. H. Sarrett, c. A. C., of Florida, and Asst. Marshal G. W. Cochen, of West Point. ;.
 c. E. DeForest of Orange, N. aJ.. has been spending a few days at the home of his niece, Mrs. w. B. Glover.
 Misses Mary Grove and Katherine Heating are enjoying q two weeks visit with friends at Elmira, N. r., and Fasset, Pa.
 Mrs. A. M. Benedict of Litchdeld is a guest at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Wm. B. Glover.
 Mrs Dunne's sister, Miss Annette Rourke, of Unionville, enjoyed tho ex- ercises of the annual field day of the S. N. E. Telephone employees held at New Haven, Tuesday.
 Miss Claribel Troy has returned from 8 several weeks visit at the home or her aunt, Mrs. Win. Montgomery, South Norwalk-
 Miss Jennie Ionan is enjoying a visit with New Haven friends.
 Miss Josephine Coger of Derby, who has enjoyed a lengthy, vacation at the home of her grandparents, MT. and Mrs. H. B. Coger, at Botsford, has re. turned home
 Mrs. Wna. B. Glover left today for . several days visit in White Plaine. N. Y., taking home her nephew, Herbert, and niece, Susie Sanford, who have en- joyed a visit in town.
 Miss Susan A. Fairchild of Bridge port will be guest for few days at the home of A. T. Nettleton.
 Echoes of the recent war maneuvers by the closing of which Newtown has been honored, are still ringing in our ears, and many are the interesting tr- cidents related as the time passes by. while it will be impossible to get the names of the many generous and kind hearted residents (who were mainly among the faPmers) that came forward unhesitatingly with, an outstretched hand to the many strangers, making them welcome with whatever was on hand. The homes Of MT. and Mrs. A. C. Moore, MT and Mrs. Michael Ho- nan of Taunton, where the sick and tired were not alone fed but sheltered over night; MT. and Mrs. Wn. A. Leonard actually opened their dining room and kitchen to all. waiting on and feeding in their dining room as many as possible; MT. and Mrs. E.. F. Dunne did likewise. At the home of Mrs. F. D. Gros Claude much gener- osity was shown, as was the case in many other homes.
 Master George Stuart was honored with the request to carry the message of thanks from the visitors. as they were leaving town Sunday, to the To- cal paper.
 A large New York militia army truck was stuck at the home of MT. and Mrs Martin Troy at Botsford, Sunday night. Mr. and Mrs. Troy made three men comfortable for the night.
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