Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-19

Aaron $. Vail, an old and respected citizen of Smithtown, Long Island, died at his resi- dence on Friday in the eighty-dfth year of his age. Mir. Vail was one of the oldest and most successful trout breeders on Long Island. He was the owner of several trout ponds and streams, and his house was the most noted resort for anglers on the north side of the island. Daniel Webster, Henry Clay and other noted men were frequently entertained at his house in the trout fishing season.-N. Y. Herald.
 A few New Haven trout fishermen have been favored by visit to Uncle Aaron Vail's famous fishing ponds, and will hold him in kind remembrance Smithtown is nearly op-, posite New Haven, about 20 miles across Long Island Sound. MT. Vails old home stead, where are located his ponds and streams, is about two miles from the shore. and the ponds connect with the salt water by little streams. His trout fishing premises occupy several miles of territory. It is 8 famous spot for trout, and beautiful light colored trout they are. Uncle Aaron had not for years propagated trout but the old decayed and fallen matching houses of days gone by where the trout fishermen of yore used to watch the growth of the small fry, are i'll to be seen. The late Alfred Daggett, jr., once took with a fly speckled beauty 1 weighing three and one half pounds, when l on 8 visit to Stump pond at MT. VaiTs. Those that were with him in the boat will remember his cast under the old red maple | just in bloom, the rise, the rush, the pro- | longed struggle and the capture of the fa- | nous fish. MT. Gardner Morse, jr., well | known fisherman, and also Messrs. W. W. Morse and s. H. Kirby of this city, have been frequent visitors to Uncle Aaron's and will we'll remember with what generous hospi- l tality they were always received. They will also remember the. famous clam soup of Mrs. | Vail, good enough to be brought in bottles | for the friends at home to enjoy, the tansy | bed in the garden so hard to find, and the old lodge where was often looked over the old autograph book with names of famous fishermen and their. remarkable catches. | We'll does the-writer remember his first visit | with Mir. Morse to the home of the kindly old gentleman, who would amuse by his quaint sayings, stories and recollections Tired by our journey we did not rise early, but when we awoke we were surprised, and not without some feeling of jealousy, when | beautiful speckled trout which he had taken | at his favorite resort, the creek, before l breakfast. Uncle Aaron Vail has passed | away, and though his famous trouting resort will still remain, it will lack the presence of the genial and friendly old proprietor. | Entertainments.
 The Paror Opera House is presenting fine bill of attractions this week. The whole company are well hours of iaushabie entertsinment The performsncss are strictly moral, and the management spare nc pains to make the reputation of their growing theatre | that of the best
 1 THE ooToRooN.
 The Happy Hour Dramatic association 8 local or.
 s sna a Haven opsra Honss give 'sThe Octoroon, Life in Louisiana," at the ! Der 2Oth. The organization is in it's fifth year Il has other pieces in rehearsal. See advertisement | HAvERLYs sTRATEG1sTs
 | This and tomorrow evenings Haverlys strateeistl | Haverly never brings poor company to New Haven and his various troupes always greeted by over best of the kind on the American stage Reserved seats may be secured at Loomis.
 CINDERELLA SCHOOL
 | On Monday next, which will be observed as Christ mas day, the attraction at the New Haven opers House will be ssCinderela at schoo1.n One of thu F1agg, lady of talent and well known in this City Reserved seats may be obtained at Loomis'
 AMERICAN THEATRE.
 l. This week another complete change of compan, fed programme special interest to all lovers Q pure and chaste variety entertainments, such ar ing is allowed to be said done offend the mos rehned lady or gentleman The management hay, opening of house and have adhered strictly to 1t and are now reaping the reward in houses crowded l and families. Popular prices of admission
 THE HORSE GUARD's FAIR
 The fair that this company have been holding a their armory in Glebe building. corner of Churcl
 large variety of articles remain be disposed of The fair was we'll attended Saturday evening Tn. They were won by ouaxtermaster Redneld, of tn. Second regiment, who had 4O6 votes. The prominen
 Hall who had 2i W Votes Miss Jennie BaResiee, " whs WaEch. with sse votes Mr. A. s. HotchEiss o had n 4 ticket that drew wax doll. When this was an claim the prize Captain Morse of the Foot Guard held ticket that entitled him to pair of satin cor sets The captain good nasaredly took the jokes tha t-overcoat. Who will wear the coat remains to bt
 MsEh sh SSn Do6 q rs% nRs T casters. Lieut.. Johnson of the Foot Guards drew Hs of ths Horss aurs had prcassd cSes f many of the articles offered for sale the feEmel dozen nut pseks Among the variety of tickets tha Lieut.. Todd of the same company had purchased, on ws: foEtansss s enSugh sS sssars 10E as owner n Iy attended by of the fashionable bellies of tha city in very attractive toilets and decidedly pretty dresses All the participants seemed to enjoy thl dancing The uniforms that were worn by the mem beEs of the several military companies of the city in
 dicated the presence of of the friends Of thi company. The tables along the sides of the hall covered with articles to be disposed of tonight The valuable carriage robe is still at the hall in read iness change ifa ownership This robe is embroid cred on eanyas with ssPhyE worsssd The natsrs sons prize for some one this evening
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