The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-04-30
NEWTOWN

The special town meeting warned by the Selectmen for Saturday, April 27, was fairly we'll attended by represen- tative men of the town, with Wm. H. Hubbell as chairman and Oscar PitZ- schler as clerk First Selectman Johnson gave a clear and concise his tory of the subject of the meeting, to cc.ae to a satisfactory understand Ing with the N Y, N H. & H. R. R. Co. in regard to the care of the water Which said company had diverted from It's original channel and in falling to care for same. thus greatly damaging Station, and endangering the safety of the travelling public. Selectman Johnson then called on Judge w. J. Beecher. acting counsel for the town in the case, who further explained his efforts in, the matter. The discussion opinion, with suggestions by the fol-
 lowing gentlemen: T. J. Corbett, Dan iel G. Beers, Arthur T. Nettleton, Wm.
 H. Hubbell. V. G. Hard. AS a result of the meeting the following resolu- tions were unanimously adopted: Re- solved, That the Board of Selectmen
 be and they are hereby instructed to petition the Public Utilities Commis- sion for an order compelling the N. r., N. H. & H. R. R. Go. to care for
 the water at the Newtown R. R. Sta ton in such a manner as to protect the town of Newtown from further
 damage to it's highway. and to put
 said highway in as good condition as it was before the grade of said high way was changed by said R. R. Go. The meeting was perfectly harmonious. A few echoes have been heard on the
 outside, but all who attended the meet ing and failed to voice their senti-
 ments in the matter while the subject was under fair and honest discussion, must hereafter hold their peace.
 One of the most delightful social successes ever held in town was the class reception of the pupils of Will liam A. Daniels in the town hall, Fri day evening, which was very largely attended, many representative people of the town being present. A dis
 tinct feature of the pleasant and well carried out affair was a musical pro-
 gram of the highest order which pre- ceded the program of dancing. The
 opening number, two piano. selections,
 ''In the Deep Woods and 'Improvis- ion'', both by Mcdowell, were render
 ed with fine tecniQue and interpreta- tion by Ivan T. White, which was fol- lowed by "Printemps'. with violin ob- ligato by Mrs. Antoinette Daniels.
 harmony, and Mrs. Daniels was re- called. Joseph Mazza followed with
 a. violin solo of difficulty which was
 well rendered, showing good work.
 Mrg. Daniels again delighted the audi
 ence with group of children's songs,
 among which were recognized 'Lil
 Drum. the words for which were
 written by Herbert F9ansburgh of
 Bridgeport, son of Mrs. M. F1ansbrugh,
 and an old favorite of former enter
 tainments in Newtown. Mrs. Daniels
 was again obliged to respond, render
 ing in a fine imitation of child life
 Moo Cow Moo David MacKee
 a solo on the chimes, '"The Mill
 Stream. the beautiful bell like tones
 filling the entire hall The last num- Der by Mrs. Daniels, "Chanson Pro-
 vencale'', Del Asqua, brought to the ears of all the fine technique and sr-
 preme control of the wonderful voice
 Of the charming vocalist whose range
 in clear tones without any effort what
 ever, producing wonderful volume
 of sound from a small body. The
 tcwnspeople have never been honored
 with so fine a treat and the pity is
 that all could not have enjoyed most
 enchanting concert as was clearly
 demonstrated by the recall of each
 number with a second and third recall
 for Mrs. Daniels, who is a whole en-
 tertainment in herself MT. White
 was an efficient accompanies. The
 artists were grateful for the use of a
 fine toned piano loaned by Mrs. J. w. Gordon. The dance program of "A
 numbers was enjoyed by oyer 100 cou-
 ples, who were delighted with the ex-
 cellent music rendered by Messrs.
 White, Maya and MacKee, making a
 complete success Refreshments of
 punch and assorted waters were serv-
 ed during the evening.