Morning journal and courier., 1882-12-13
LOCAL NEWS.
RcieF MenttOD.

Brief Mention. The Grays' annual reception takes place Thursday evening, January 18th. As usual it will be fine affair. fl pleasant social affair given by the ladies of the Church of the Messiah takes place at the church this evening. The beautiful hand painted cards at Mr. o. A. Dorman's are models of tasteful work, and many were sold yesterday. Waterbury is to have new Episcopal church at cost of $35, 900. It will be Goth ic in style and of Plymouth granite.
 A man named Harrison was drowned i'll the mill pond at Burnside Sunday. He re- sided in North Manchester and was crossing on the ice when it gave way.
 A A railroad car went overheard into the ,ud at the Wilkesbarre dock Monday night, owing to too vigorous a push from the switching engine.
 MT. H. II. Benedict's horse slipped and fell yesterday noon while hitched in front of the postofice. The sleigh was damaged be fore the animal could be extricated.
 John McGrory, who was struck in the head by locomotive tender at Water street crossing Monday evening, was no worse yes- terday and will, it is thought, recover.
 The normal class for teachers will meet this afternoon at 4:3o in the High School Hall. Subject, "Geography and Calisthen ics'' This will be the last meeting of the class this term.
 The grand jury of the Common Pleas court at Providence, R. l., yesterday, re- turned two indictments against the New Eng land Railroad company for using passenger cars without power brakes
 Haven County Baptist Women's Missionary society hold Q meeting in the Broad street Baptist church, Meriden, Thurs day, at 10 a. m. and p. m. Mrs. Carpenter of Burmah will address -the ladies
 The Empire Transportation company is building in Fair Haven ten new coal boxes with 8 capacity of 45O tons. They will be about one-third larger and will be built more like scow barges than the present.
 The brig D. Trowbridge, of this city, which arrived at New York yesterday from St. Pierre, experienced severe weather off Hatteras, and on the sth instant when off Fire Island was badly detained by ice.
 Rev. Reuben H. Loomis, pastor of the North Methodist church, Hartford, formerly of Fair Haven, was invited to continue his pastorate for the ensuing conference year, by unanimous vote of the joint board at it's last meeting.
 The New York, New Haven and Hartford railroad report to the New York State Engi- aaee, for the year ending September 30. pas senger earnings $3, ,39s, ,513.s6 total earn ings, $5, 1907. .64 total charges against earnings, $5, 7S6, 119.51.
 
 ven M. E. church will be opened this Wednesday, evening with an oyster supper given by the ladies to aid in the expenses No admission fee The friends and neigh bors are cordially invited to be present.
 The young ladies of Miss Montfort's school-Grove Hall-are to give parlor fair on Friday afternoon and evening, December 15, for the benefit of the Young Women's Christian association. The attend ance of those interested in the charity is invited.
 The St. Aloysius society of this city is the largest Catholic temperance organization in the State, and has about $2, 800 in the treas. ury. They preparing for the presenta- ton at the Grand Opera House of a drama entitled Reclaimed, or Woman's Faith" The Horse Guards fair was thoroughly en JoJSo Dy [" Aei 5o Pe~A " "SoAA Aoop OfCdAbS Many of the members of other military com panfes were present The contest for the sword increases each night in interest The festivities, including the dancing, last un til 12 o'clock.
 Palmer Post, G. A. R., of Winsted, vii hold their annual inspection meeting Dec 10th, under the direction of Comra!e Sloa of New Haven. After the inspection tht hall will be thrown open, and the veterans will partake of baked beans and hard-tack smoke pipes and tell stories.
 The police of Bridgeport, through tn courtesy of Chief Marsh, escorted the Cal lender minstrels yesterday on their pars d through the principal streets of that city With the exception of Barnum's circus, thi is the only time such official gallantry la been extended to any travelling organization The Young Ladies' Mission Circle of th Church of the Redeemer give Japanese te party and bazaar in the church parlors ol Thursday evening. Tea will be served il Japanese style, and with each cup sold souvenir accompanies The interest take1 already in the event indicates that it will be very enjoyable occasion.
 In window on Church street there is o1 exhibition a fine crayon portrait of the lat Lieutenant Colonel Bacon. The picture from Artist Tierney's studio, and will b voted for by the military companies of tn city at the coming fair of the Nationa Blues. AS work of art it adds new lustr to the fame already achieved by Artist Tier neyiszerayon drawing.
 Lost Her Balance.
 Mrs. Patrick Quinn, living on Main street Middletown near St. t.Mary's Hall, lost her bal ance and fell out of third-story windo, Monday afternoon while taking in clothe from the line. She fell to the ground an was taken up insensible. Several of her rib were broken and her recovery is doubtful.
 Extreme Tired Feeling.
 A lady tells US ''the first bottle has don my daughter great deal of good; her foo does not distress her now, nor does she sutfe from that extreme tired feeling which she di before taking Hoods Sarsaparilla." second bottle effected 8 cure. No othe preparation contains such a concentration o -.;xa1;z;nrv oy.;ohiuey Y,,1rifvino and inyipOr