The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-09-05
NEWTOWN

The flag pole comuittte are being severely criticised because of the non appearance of the towns flag during the finish of the war maneuvera. buts like the Parable of the Great Supper. they all had a good excuse. The nrgE left town permanently the 1st Of Aug the second has Just returned from a much needed three weeks vacation the third was out of town on that memor- able day and the fourth certainly had a good excuse although the only one left to bear the burden. for by his ef- forts the public are now supplied with fine war picture postals. Perhaps by heard from the committee may become more enthused, and by that time also the question of the new district school building may be settled. Then the town may see fit to present the old North Middle building to the Scout Boys for a drill hall, gymnasiuu. etc. and give the boys an opportunity 70 make a green out of the tri-auFu1ar piece of property at the head Of the street. unless previously settled which is doubtful. Perhaps the pole offered from the land of F. l.. Johnson by that time will have grown enough and can be placed in the new park lu which many prominent towuspeopis would take an interest thus clearing NewtoWn street. which to all minds would seem more beautiful than what has been left of the original flag pole. to be the amusement of a whole army of soldiers well as all visitors who come and go. It has been suggested
 
 busy men. why not appoint those nho have less irons in the fire. Stlu there is no hurry for the 4th of July The chairman has announced that the pole subscription list now amounts to g24s. We are also reminded that the new pole will be shared by the entire town. little children of Sandy Hook. who ought, to have a representative. Per- quickly would be to appoint an Eng 1ishman, Irishman. Scotchmsn and Yankee who with their combined witas would quickly solve the problem.
 Rev. and Mrs. T. N. Laine are en- toying a two weeks visit at Long
 Raymond Callahan of Bridgeporr. has been the guest of his agDts- tho Misses Callahan Sandy Hook
 At the residence of Charles P. Beardsley can be seen some of The keen lover of flowers and gardening. line of work the past summer. He has recently attended a meeting Of the Connecticut Pomologica1 Society at Storrs College, also a meeting of the Connecticut Asparagus Growers Aaso- citation at North Haven, Conn. Orders are now being sent out of plants for next seasons bloom at very low prices there being an over supply
 Joseph Keane who graduated from the local High school. the past year has entered the store of Cor0ett. study of pharmacy.
 George Fairchfld is enjoying a visit with South Britain friends.
 Mrs Martin Troy. Mrs. Martin Lll- lis. and Mrs. Eugene Bressen have enjoyed a visit with New Haven
 Mrs. P. H. Cannon has returnsI from a several days visit wish Bridge port friends
 John Troy of Bondsvi1le. Mass-. has been the guest of his parents, MT. and Mrs. Martin Troy, Botsford.
 Jesse. Bailey entertained a party 0f friends with a corn roast at the home of his parents, MT. and Mrs. R. C. Mitchell Monday evening.
 Miss Grace Osborne has enjoyed a several days visit with Bridzsporr friends.