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Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-05
sOcialAmafrs,

The Grays give one of their annual series of sociables about the middle of the month. A grand annual is talked of for later period in the season. The company is in 8 flourish ing condition.
 Sassacus Encampment No. 1, U. F., have a sociable at their armory, Cutler building, corner of Chapel and Church streets, Tues day evening, December 13. The encamp- ment has large membership and many friends, and the sociable will undoubtedly be handsome affair with 8 numerous party in attendance
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Captain David Forbes.

Captain David Forbes, 8 we'll known ship.
 master, died at his residence, near the east
 end of Tomlinsons bridge, December 2d aged 69. For the past two years his health
 had been failing, but before that time he had
 been hale and vigorous. He loved the sea- on which he had spent a large portion of his
 life His father before him, Captain Samuel Forbes, was 8 shipmaster, and the son early
 learned the art of the sailor in trips made in
 his fathers vessel. He sailed for many years
 in the West India trade, portion of that
 time as mate on the vessel of Captain John
 Bradley, another New Haven shipmaster, re-
 membered by many of our old inhabitants,
 who died about eight years ago, whose widow
 is sister of the deceased Captain Forbes
 sailed on many seas. He was noted ship
 master of his time. He left the West India
 trade to engage in the China trade which
 proved very lucrative, and sailed for long
 time the fine ship Neptunes Car, which was
 one of the finest ocean vessels of those days
 engaged in foreign trade, and of which he
 owned quarter. He became thoroughly
 conversant with the China seas, and handled
 many a costly cargo and made many very
 profitable voyages. The voyages were often
 hazardous, on account of pirates, but de-
 ceased was brave and fearless as well as
 able commander. He made fortune in the
 China trade. He acquired an extensive acquaintance with the Chinese waters, people
 and customs, and was genial friend, com panion and host. The storehouse of his memory was replete with interesting facts, observations, personal experiences and adventures, and with congenial friend conversation was always lively, interesting and racy, and eagerly sought for. There
 were few important foreign ports in the track ! of commerce that he had not visited in his good ship. He was familiar with the Mada- gascar coast and frequently had Mada-. gascar Indians as part of his crew. He retired from the sea about dozen years ago and bought the7old house in which he died, an old landmark which was formerly owned by his father, and which in taking possession of he enlarged and i'm proved. The deceased was a generous, whole-hearted man, outspoken in his convic- tions. and with an open hand to the poor and suffering. He leaves 8 wife, much es teemed lady. His sister, widow of Captain Bradley, lives in the venerable stone house, one of the most noted old houses in the coun- ty, which is short distance from the home of the deceased He leaves also brother,
 Josephus, skilled pilot, well acquainted with the waters of Long Island Sound, and who resides with his sister in the old stone
 house. Deceased left considerable fortune. The funeral will be at half-past two this.
 (Mondayl afternoon from the residence.
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Dr. Freeman's Lectures.

The committee in charge of MT. Freeman's lectures have decided, in order to accommo- date those who may not have been able to buy course tickets at the beginning to sell tickets for the remaining four lectures at the reduction allowed for the course of six. Such tickets may therefore be had at Judas, Pease's and at the door for $1.50, while the single tickets remain fixed at 50 cents. A change has also been made in the date of one of the lectures in order to allow MT. Free man more time for lectures in other places. The four remaining discourses will be held on Monday Wednesday and Saturday of this week and on Monday of next.
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by sewing machine drummers who misrepre- sent the qualities of the Household Sewing Machines. I challenge one and all to sub stantiate their ridiculous statements. "A wounded bird always hatters.p. Sos do mi gratory birds in the shape of falsifying ma chine agents when fired out'' of 8 domicile by the occupant who has purchased and well knows the value of the incomparable and un. approachable ssHousehold," and will not listen to s'tafy' from fifth-rate sewing ma chine orator.
 de3 If P. E. AUSTIN, 194 Chapel street.
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Malley's Palace of Attractions was the scene of much excitement and wonder or Saturday last. Never in the whole course ot his business career was there such tempt ing display of novelties for the holiday trade The variety, the prices and the general display was grand, and many new and choice goods of his own importation vii be added this week, principally Vienna ana French goods, which make suitable and beau tifuI presents for the old folks, bachelor and sweethearts Store open hereafter unti D. m.
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Instruction in French.

In another column will be found the adver- tisement of Professor D'Henzel, who offers his services as instructor in the French Ian guage. His method is pronounced one of the best, and the study Of the language has received great impetus in cities where he has given instruction. AS soon as a suitable number of applications are received the Pro- lessor will deliver a course of twelve lectures in French In addition free lecture will bS given to persons desiring to attend the course, at which time the programme of the course will be submitted to the audience.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-05
who1esa1e Beef Interests

The wholesale beef interests of this city are still growing, and the building No. 3 State street has been leased by Lee Hoyt, of the City Market. The building Is next to what will be the new structure of Swift Brothers < Co.,, the Chicago beef dealers. Lee & Hoyt's new store will be filled up as a large refrigerator, the lower floor for sides of beef, the. second for the stowage of ice.
 The Consolidated road have purchased 8 piece of land in the rear of E. s. Porter's store, No. State street, to enable them to lay railroad track to the wholesale beef es- tablishments of Swift & Go. and Lee & Hoyt and to the old freight depet which will prob ably soon be utilized. They have also pur- chased the building No. 59 Long Wharf, now occupied by Bright Brothers, and will tear it down to make more track room for the un- loading of feed, etc. The purchase of the Hotchkiss building adjoining, now occupied by A. ". Young, coal dealer, is also pending.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-05
Meadowside Park.

The race Saturday from the Meadowside Park, Milford. to the Derby postofice, be- tween z. M Platt's Dandy and Theodore Baldwin's pacer, was won by the latter in about twenty-nine minutes. Stakes $1OO side. The distance was about eight miles. There was much interest in the race. Bald wins pacer came in about a quarter of g mile ahead of Dandy
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nIauey,s Eleefrfc Lights.

2 Grand illumination of dry goods and holiday goods by the electric lights. You can now select and harmonize colors of silks or other goods equally as well at his store by night as by day. Just go and see how the mammoth concern looks, if only for a grand promenade to visit the different departments of attractions.
 Store open hereafter until p. m.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-05
Center Church Organ Recital,

Lovers of music will be pleased to learn that Mir. Harry R. Shelley will give an organ recital at the Center church on next Saturday afternoon at half-past o'clock. MT. Shelley will be assisted by Mrs. A. H. Robertson Tickets to the recital may be obtained of the sexton at the Center church chapel from 1C to 12 o'clock tomorrow morning.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-05
MANAGER NEAR's NEW ENrERpR1sE.

Manager Near has secured to aid him in his new terprise in connection with the New Haven Opera House the efficient and talented playwriter and tress, Minnie Cummings. She the lady who transformed the hall where Heller, the magician, held forth into the Minnie Cummings Drawing Room Theatsr. She just about concluding arrange rnents for starring tour in "Leahn and in her American play of Suspected" when MT. Near secured her, and she gave up the projected tour and began the selection Of a company for New Haven. Miss Cummings who during the past year has played very Httle devoting the time to study, at her handsoe residence in Fifteenth street, New York, will be the s.stcck star' of the company She has played at DaIys in New York, of the s'Juliets' Booths but her strong hold public favor is in the Vest where she has long played and where she a leading actress.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-05
Death Of F. G. Hell.

F. G. Bell, who fell on the sidewalk in Boston Nov. 27, died the following day.
 Mrs. Bell was immediately notified by 1 friends living in Boston, who visited MT.
 Bell after the injury, and the remains were
 brought on and inferred in Norfolk, Conn.,, | his former homA
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-05
eApR1ENNE 1EoouYREuR,

Mile. Rhea will make her first appearance in thil
 city at the Carl Opera House this evening in the sonAtion of Adrienne Lecouvreur. From the praise
 that has been avIshed upon this actress abroad
 lately by the in New York may expect to
 very fine performance. She is said to be not only very pretty and graceful, but actress of great
 ability. Her costumes exquisite description oi
 them having already been given. It is to be hoped that large audience will welcome her. She will SD naar as Camille to-rncrrnW evening.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-05

Ground will be broken on the Winchester Armory grounds to-day for new building 89O feet long and four stories high, to be used for the manufacture of cartridges When this building is completed the old shop will be used for the manufacture of rifles.
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Mr. George Riddle, of Harard University will gi ve two dramatic readings at the Atheneum next Monday and Wednesday evenings. Mr. Riddle has had expe rience not only as public reader, but actor having appeared successfully in the support of Edwin Booth and other great actors He was the chief actol in the Greek play Gdipus which was produced al Harvard. Mrs Riddle has given readings throughout New England, achieving great succeas.
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Heading Matter on Every Paee.I
LOCAL NEWS.
RrIef Mention.

BrIef Mention.
 Waterbury claims gain of 2, ,OOO in it's pop ulation since January 1st last.
 The County Commissioners resume the hearing of objections to liquor dealers this week.
 James Baird, the brakeman injured at Belle Dock recently, died Saturday and was buried yesterday. The monthly meeting the Ladies' Seamen's Friend society takes place this afternoon at 3 o'clock at the North church chapel. The clock for the tower of steamer one's new house is expected this week and will be in place probably by next Saturday. The annual book list of the Young Mems Institute, now in press, contains the titles of several hundred new books beside the annual reports
 The Sunday school of the Church Mishkan Israel have their grand annual festival one week from next Sunday evening at Loomis Temple of Music.
 The masons at about o'clock Saturday evening finished the brick work on one of the new chimneys for the North church, and will put in another new chimney this week.
 barn belonging to the Widow Fisher at Warehouse Point, and situated about 8 mile below the village, was destroyed by fire on Wednesday with it's contents, consisting of hay, farming utensils and stock. The origin of the fire is unknown.
 State Treasurer Nichols, who has been suffering with an affection of the heart, is much better. The organ had become weak ened so as to be unable properly to force the blood through the arteries and veins Hopes are entertained of his recovery.
 During the past month ninety three deaths have been reported to Registrar Doherty, while for the,corresponding month last year no were recorded. There were four deaths at the hospital three at the almshouse ant two at the Children's home on Jewell street Westville.
 Mr. George H. Ford has grand opening this week, preparatory to Christmas Th display will include, beside the great diamond exhibition, splendid display of European novelties,I silverware, Dresden China and al together an exhibit of specially fine charac ter even for this noted house.
 It is reported that last Saturday nigh John Bromham had his leg broken in tn ssSmithsonian, 7" so-called, which is on Cour street just below Union. It is said to hay been caused by kick from 8 man namet CoIett, who keeps store at the junction o State and Olive streets. No complaint wa made at the police office.
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Monday Morning, Dec. 5. 1881.
NRW ADVERTLsBMBNT's TO-DA

 At Malley's-New Books. American Theatre-Specialty Company No. 10. BarthoIomew's Library-75 Orange Street. Board and Rooms-529 Chapel Street. Blanchard Foods-At Druggists. Books-At Malleyia. Circulars and Dolmans Monson & Carpenter. Clearing Out Sa1e-Brown, Bolton Go. Dr. Fiske-270 Chapel Street. Dry Goods-At MAlley's For Rent-Rooms-2E Elliott Street. For Gale-Business Business" For Sale Saloon-419 Orchard Street. French Classes-Adrien c. D'Henzel. Holiday Goods-At Mslley1s. Lessons in French-Madame Bertin. ~ MT. George Riddle-At the Atheneum. Meeting-Board of Aldermen. Meefing-Home for the Friendless... Mu1doon's Pcnic-Grand Opera House. NoveltIes-At Malley's. Parlor Opera House-490 State Street. Store Open Evenings-Edw1rd Malley. Wanted-Si -Situatien-'tBusiness Wanted Wanted-Si -Situation-19 Col1is Street. Wanted-Situation-1s2 Congress Avenue.
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MalIey,

with all his extensions and improvements, is still unable to accommodate his trade. He finds that, even with the additional advan- tages and space afforded by the opening of his new store 3S8 Chapel street, he still needs more room and will have to utilize his large and extensive carpet department for the dis play of holiday goods. It is no small job to cater to the tastes of the young, the old and the middle-aged, but Malley is determined to do it. no matter what the cost.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-05

The Treadwen seal is the only kind that will not fade, and Stevens & Brooks, 273 Chapel street. are the only dealers who have 8 large assortment of these goods.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-05

FOreWarmed, FOfearmed,
 Malley desires to have his customers served properly and well, and therefore suggests the necessity of buying your goods immediately while the assortment is complete and before the great holiday rush begins.
 Store open hereafter until 9 D. m.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-05
Medals Awarded.

Two more medals of excellence were award. ed by judges at the American Institute Fair, which closed on Saturday evening, Dec. 3rd' to Farrel Foundry and Machine company, Ansonia Conn. One for the Farrel & Mars den patent improved stone. breaker and ore crusher The other for the beautiful chilled rolls, now so generally and successfully used for the new process of grinding wheat.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-05
MICHAEL .sTRoGoFF.

In addition to the evening performances Frida! and Saturday, there will be grand matinee of th' Colonel, which, like both of the other performan will be attended by crowds of people anxious to the great gpccesS,
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Jo Not BeIntimidated

good name at home is tower of strength abroad. Ten times as much Hoods Sarsa- parilla used in Lowell as of any other.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-05

The Kiralfy brothers will produce at the Grand Opera House next Saturday afternoon and evening the above spectacular play which is said to be the greatest of the kind since the Black Crook and Ene
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-05

The true friend to all suffering with colds and coughs, Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup, will always help and never disappoint you, as do other cough remedies
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-05
Forewarned, Forearmed,

Sealskin Saeques, dolmans and circulars of any quality at Stew, ems & Brooks, 273 Chapel street.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-05

Rubber coats and circulars, at Stevens < Brooks', PTS Chapel street. dsee
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Barn Burned.


 Died, in this city, on the 2d inst, William Robinson (colored), aged 50.
 The death of MT. Robinson requires more than passing notice. He was for more than thirty years the faithful porter for H. Trow- bridges Sons Coming to them when boy of eighteen or twenty years of age, he grew in their confidence as devoted, honest, ca pablo man, and enjoying their esteem for those qualities and for devotion to their in- terests. As his health for a few years past seemed to be failing the firm sent him during this period to the West Indies three different times, hoping that a change of climate would be beneficial, but on his last return, a few months ago, it was only too evident that fatal disease had fastened upon him, and he has finally suceumbed. The firm have lost 8 friend, and the community a good citizen and an honest man. His funeral will be attended from his house, 49 Salem street, this afternoon at ? o'clock, and from Zion church, Foote street, at o'clock
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-05
Youman's Hats,

Silk, stiff and opera hats of the best quail ty, at Stevens & Brooks, 273 Chapel street..
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-05
Serious Accident on the Now York and
 New England RaiIroad.


 BOSTON, Dec. 3.-An engine with caboose running west on the New York and New Eng land road collided with an east-bound local passenger train from Putnam, about mile east of Thompson, Conn.,, at half-past one this afternoon. The engine and caboose were under special orders to keep out of the way of other trains, but the orders seem to have been forgotten.
 w. P. Harrington, of Putnam, conductor, and Albert Clark, of Putnam, engineer of the special train, were killed, and their fireman was badly bruised On the passenger train, which consisted of an engine, baggage and one coach, Conductor Turner received 8 cut on the head, Engineer Wheeler was slightly injured by jumping, and Fireman Wood was badly bruised and scalded. Bag gage Master Russell was injured in the back by trunk. Agent Lowering, of Adams ex- press was slightly bruised Car Inspector Tracy had his face cut. Mrs. A. H. Brown, passenger had her wrist badly sprained. Three ladies, five men and boy. passengers. were slightly bruised. Assistant Superintend- ent Kennen, in the baggage car, was slightly bruised, but took charge of the wreck. The conductor and engineer of the special were among the oldest and most trusted men on the road. The damage to the rolling stock has not been accurately ascertained, but it is said to be unexpectedly light. Trains are run around the wreck via Norwich and Worcester division, with delay of about thirty min
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THE WEATHER RECORD.
Indications.

Indications.
 WAR DEPARTMENT,
 OrPTon OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFIoER,
 WAsuINaToN. D. O., Dec. 5-1A M- For New England. fair weather, south vssring to west winds stationary higher temperature, lower pressure. For the Middle States, clearing weather, north winds becoming variable, stati onary or higher tenn perature.
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State Reform school.

Superintendent Howe of the State Reform school in his forthcoming annual report will state the necessity for 8 new building capable of accommodating five hundred boys. The present number at the institution is 35z, an increase of fifty since last year. The health of the boys is good. The i'm provements of the past year consist princi- pally in the cottage, chapel and porches to the main building.
 The cottage, in which the 'lfamily plan'' is carried out with some fifty boys, works finely, and could the citizens of the State see the great benefits of the family system as shown in the conduct, comfort and happi ness of these boys, ample means would be furnished to erect more houses for the ac.
 commodatlon of the rest of the boys.
 An important alteration has been the changing of seven rooms in the fourth story of the main building into a hospital, witt wards and all conveniences for the sick Heretofore there was great danger from con tagion in the single room that was formerl, used. The farm has been satisfactorily con ducted. The report closes with an urgen plea for the family plan" of which MT Howe is the originator. He will not ask thi year for more money for the erection O other cottages, but will wait until the peopl, of the State can judge of the efficacy of tn system.
Morning journal and courier., 1881-12-05
MalIey's Book Department-Big Profits
 in Books Exposed.

Mal1ey again saving the citizens of New Haven thousands of dollars (this time it is in books), but where it will end only Malley himself can tell. Professors of colleges, stu dents, everybody rejoices at Malley's new de- parture and at his bold strike at the great evil of charging so much for literature, which ought to be placed in the hands of every community at as low price as it is possible for the goods to be sold. That Malley's efforts are appreciated could readily be seen from the enormous sales of books on Saturday last. Besides, over 800 special orders were passed in to the salesman in charge of the department for books, which will be ready for delivery on Wednesday next. Store open hereafter until 9 p. m.
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the good virgins, Discretion, Prudence" 'Piety'' and aCharity," !" living. in the Palace. he is cheerfully admitted to the room called 'Peace." His stay here, by the good instruc- tion received, well fits Christian for his on- ward journey to the Celestial City. Excel lent lessons were taught from the story.
 ENGLISH HALL.
 The paintings at English Hall last evening drew a large audience in spite of the bad weather, which listened to an earn est sermon by. Mir. Collins and the usual good music by the Second regiment band orchestra Mr. Hall led the singing, and g good number stayed for the after meeting. Three new paintings will be displayed next Sunday evening.
 seaman,s Bethel.
 A good work is going on at the Seaman's Bethel Meetings are held every evening except Saturday. Interesting meetings were held yesterday afternoon and evening. Mir. Thrasher leads the meeting this evening. MT. Willis leads tomorrow evening.
 Barn Burned.
 About Il o'clock on Saturday night 6 mixed alarm of fire was sounded from box 27, corner of George and York streets and from box 62, corner of South and Parh streets. The department responded as quick ly as possible under the circumstances. The | fire was in Edward Bryan's barn in the real of his residence No. 264 George street. anc \ before subdued, resulted in 8 loss of 1000 | fully covered with insurance in Gardner l Morse's agencies. The barn was hand some two-story wooden structure recently re | modelled and fitted up for coachman and ! his family to reside overhead. It contained five carriages and two horses, which weri rescued. The loft contained over two tom of hay, which was destroyed.
 John Osborne of Steamer 3 got his hand \ twisted in the hose and his arm was badl, | wrenched. He was sent home. It is sup posed the fire was the work of incendiaries
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5.OnO NeW Books at MaIley,a.

Choice literature. No trash, no old worn out covers or half-bound books.
 Don't let the booksellers give you any ghost stories about Malley, because he sells them fifty per cent. less than they do, but go and see for yourself. If Malley has not what you want on hand. he will order it for you at the same low prices as he offers his regu- lar stock. Store open hereafter until p. m.