Mrs. Helena Y. Putney, spent Monday, with Mr. and Mrs. Orlando I. Allen, at their home in Compo, Westport.

Captain Cecil H. Trowbridge of the Chemical Welfare Service of the army, stationed at Edgewood Arsenal, Baltimore spent a few days at his home on Broad street, and has returned to duty.

John Reid, of George street, Wilcox Park, has been summoned to Washington, D. C., by the serious illness of his father, who makes his home in that city.

Mrs. Adelaide Oddie, of Rend street, is at present staying with her daughter, Mrs. Eugene Earth, on Broad street. Mrs. Oddie, and her daughter have both been suffering from colds, but both are improved.

Mrs. Ashman Stowe, of Green street, is confined to her home with illness. Her sister, Mrs. Patterson, is with her at present.

William A. Platt, of Broad street, spent Monday and Tuesday in Danbury, and New Milford, on business.

Little Virginia Wallach, of Pond Street, has recovered from a severe attack of the grippe.

Mrs. W. A. Gill, of The Colonial, is busily engaged in learning to drive her new Franklin touring car. Mrs. Gill, is making excellent progress.

Edward Herrick, of High street has returned to Pawling, New York,where he is attending school after spending a few days at his home, while he had the grippe.

Mrs. Edwin S. Smith, of the Milford Point Road, who has been confined to her home with pneumonia for the last two weeks is reported as very much improved and complete recovery is expected.

Miss Nettie A. Sanford, of Springfield, who was the weekend guest of her cousin, Mrs. Clinton W. Bliss, of Intervale, has returned to her home.

GEORGETOWN, March 11. Mrs. Margaret De Baso, the mother of Mrs. Downey, died last Saturday evening. Mrs. De Baso, was advanced in years and the end was not unexpected. The funeral took place Tuesday morning at her residence at the home of Mrs. Downey, Dr. W. A. Late, officiating. Interment was at the family burial plot, Long Branch, N.J.

According to latest reports John Foster, has been honorably discharged from the army. His many friends were glad to see him back.

According to latest word, Lloyd Bouton, A. E. F., expects to be home by next September.

Mrs. John Carlson, who has been ill for past few days, is now better and able to be around again.

Bertha Phillips, who has been seriously ill with pneumonia and spinal meningitis in very much improved and hopes are that she will be able to be around in the course of a few weeks.

Charles Bennett who has been ill with influenza is now able to be about and has resumed his duties at the. G. & B. office.

William Hunter, who was taken ill three or four days ago with influenza is now out of danger.

Private Lansing Bennett, who was in France, the last year or so, returned home. Lansing was being discussed over the supper table Thursday evening when all of a sudden, footsteps were heard and he came in. The family was much surprised and he was entertained and praised during the evening. He only received a 20 hour furlough so he had to go back the next morning. He was Georgetown's first boy back and everyone was pleased to hear of his safe return. He expects to be discharged soon.

Miss Myrtle Taylor, of Willon, was surprised by many of her girl friends last Saturday evening. The "May Blossoms" of the town, of which Myrtle was a member, went down to Wilton and gave her a surprise in honor of her eighteenth birthday. Games were played and refreshments were served. At this party the "May Blossoms" planned for the patriotic supper which is to be given soon. All had a splendid time and motored home at a late hour. Among those present were: Misses Emma Ryan, Edith Lent, Ruth Santinnillo, Edalia Carlson, Elna Anderson, Alice Ferriss, Margaret Ferriss, Mary Foster, Mrs. Henry Meade, Adelaide Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Taylor, and Miss Myrtle Taylor.

Private Gail Saunders, of New York, is in town once again improving his poor health.

The Bible class of the Swedish Congregational church surprised Miss Edith Nordlund, in honor of her eighteenth birthday, Saturday. Miss Nordlund's birthday was Tuesday and a surprise was held. Games were played and refreshments served. A splendid time was had by all and the young folks returned to their home at a late hour. Among those present were: Misses Ruth Johnson, Ellen Anderson, Jennie Nordluud, Mabel Johnson, Elva Anderson, Edith Nordlund, Georgiana Colley, Mrs. Nelo Hansen, Julius Berglund, Nelo Hansen, David Berglund, Gordan Lent, Milton Lewis, Gunnar Johnson, Paul Nordlund, Rev.and Mrs. A. A. Nordlund.

Mrs. Fred S. Sturges, spent Monday evening in Cannondale, on business.

Gordan Gashea, of Westport, has taken the position in the station as shipping clerk.