Morning journal and courier., 1880-01-02


 Chief of Police Webster, Chief Engineer Hendrick, Sheriff Hollis, MT. Parmelee, the piano manufacturer, Henry Finch of New York, Julius Twiss and s. Arthur Marsden. These were but a tithe of the visitors. The members of the Boards of Fire Commissioners and Road Commissioners attended and paid their respects in a body, and Chief Hendrich was accompanied by the captains of the vari- ous fire companies. MT. and Mrs. BigeloW were assisted in doing the honors by Messrs. William J. Atwater, F. H. Hooker, Charles Kimberly and F. A. Gilbert and the wives oi those gentlemen. The courtesies of the oc- casion were greatly enjoyed.
 Among the well known gentlemen whose residences were thrown open to friends were General E. s. Greeley, General s. E. Merwin, Henry E. Barnes, George H. Ford, T. O. Lewis, Ed. P. Merwin, o. Berry Peets, ,Lucius R. Finch and many others. The residence ot MT. Ed. P. Merwin was visited by host of friends for the first time, it having been re- gently purchased, furnished and taken pos session of. It is the new and brick residence on Park street near the corner of George, and the highly tasteful beautifying, adorning and furnishing of the new home, excited many encomiums and congratulations.
 A prominent gentleman remarked last even- ing that he had never in 90 years seen so wide. spread an observance of the custom of mak ing New Years calls as this year.
 Among the most numerously attended re- captions was one by Ex-Governor English whose mansion was visited by host of prom inent gentlemen, fine entertainment being served
 The Mercantile Club rooms were visited by a multitude of friends, and the preparations were on larger scale than ever. Among the pleasant events was New Years dinner giver by MT. J. o. Cosgrove, the great shoe mer chant, to the attaches of his establishment, who proceeded from the store to the residence of MT. O., No. 20 Orange street, in @ body, and were entertained at sumptuous New Year dinner prepared under the accomplished superintendence of Mrs. ?. H. Oosgrove, with nothing lacking. The good cheer was greatly enjoyed and was followed by remarks evidencfng the esteem iR which the genia employer is held, also by vocal and instru 1uSuLa1 IuUSlC HuO OG4eE bOCl61 IGAGuT6S. 1u6 happiness of the occasion had been much augmented by the liberal New Years remem. brances which each had received as 8 mark ot appreciation, viz., to MT. Dillon, the longest in employ formerly with MT. O., when super intendent years ago of large manufactory a gold watch and check for $95; to MT. P. H. Cosgrove, MT. Fiske, MT. Raymond eacE a check for $25; and to the extra help as fol- lows: MT. W. H. Larkins, in token of past services when of the establishment, dia mond pin; to Mir. Monson. gold watch chair and charm to MT. Bartholomew, pair of gold studs and gold sleeve buttons, to Mir. Clark 8 fine gold scarf pin, to MT. Weymouth fine watch seal with initials and MT. John O. Dewey, MT. Cunningham Mrs. P. Fl. Cos grove and mother were also very handsomely remembered. From MT. Oosgrove's estab- lishment there were sold on the day before Christmas $50 pairs of embroidered slippers alone and with $80, 900 as the sales figures for '79, the proprietor says he intends tc make them an even hundred thousand for '8O The Hartford Courant of yesterday morning published the names of some thirty or forty prominent ladies who would receive New Years calls.
 Another Reception.
 1u0 1OuuR NIGH 5 OuEl5blhu ASSOclaGlOu QaC the most notable New Years reception in its history yesterday. The handsome rooms were open all day and light refreshments were supplied to all corners. Liberal donations had been made by friends. In all over 5O( persons visited the rooms and were warmly welcomed. There was fine instrumental anc vocal music furnished. Many prominent meg dropped in.
 New Years Evening at Old Hiram No
 l, F. and A. M.
 The one hundred and twenty-ninth annua of Hiram Lodge No. l, Free and Accepted Masons, which always occurs on the first Thursday evening in January, came on New Years this year and on that account made ar occasion of unusual interest. At an early houl the brethren began to assemble in their beau tiful apartments in Masonic Temple, and by the time for the opening of the lodge some two hundred or more had assembled, among whom were many distinguished Masons includ ing the M. W. John H. BarlowfGrand Master and the officers and past officers of the Grand Lodge of this State. The officers elect ot Hiram Lodge for 1880 were then installed into their respective stations in a most impressive manner by Grand Master Barlow, of Birming ham, Ct., assisted by Past Master John H. Leeds of Wooster Lodge No. 79, of this city, after which fine music was rendered by the Masonic Glee Club, Bro. John H. Jonesleader. Next interesting and instructive addresses were delivered by Grand Master Barlow, Grand Senior Deacon Waugh of Stamford, Past Master John H. Leeds of Wooster Lodge, Past Grand Master Wm. Wallace Lee ot Meriden, Ot., Chas. H.. Fowler of Adelphi Lodge of Fair Haven, Julius Twiss of Hiram Lodge and others. The large concourse ot brethren then repaired to the banquet hall adjoining the lodge room, where was served a bountiful repast consisting of the most tempting viands that the banquet con- mittee could offer. It was greatly enjoyed until quite late hour, and in style, quantity, &c., has never been ex- celled by any previous effort of this time honored lodge of Free and Ancient Masons. The following were the officers installed: w. M., Daniel A. Davison s. w., Julius Twiss ; J. w., Walter R. Francis; T., Wm. W.Hyde ; s., W. A. Beers; s. D., Edward F. Mans field; J. D., Wm. J. Veitch; Chaplain, Rev. Joseph Brewster; s. S., A. L. Preuss J. S., Edward J. Thompson Marshal, A. J. Ken nedy; Tyler, George A. Smith. Mir. W. A. Beers has been elected for the twelfth year as