Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1882-04-07
LOCAL NEWS.
Fair Haven.

FhlE
very fair number was present at the de-
bate in the chapel of the Second church
Wed nesday evening The question for de-
bate was: "Was the Punishment of Napo-
leon to the Isle of st. Helena justifable ?A
1t was decided in the affirmative
E. Miles futile is back again in his old po-
sition as bridge-tender at the new Quinnipiac
bridge, the new appointee, P. King, failing
to get suitable bondsmen.
The Longfellow memorial entertainment IN
the lecture room of the First church on
Wednesday evening was fully attended and
very pleasant and social event, agreeable and
interesting to those who were present and
gratifying to the committee of arrangements,
the programme consisting of vocal and in
strumental music readings, etc.
Miss Sadie Cunningham and Mr.. Charles
Murphy were married yesterday afternoon
by the Rev. Fl. G. Hovey. The happy
couple Immediately started on their wedding
tour.
Mr.. John Parker has a. his place on North
Quinnipiac street drove of cows, some
seventy head, for sale, which arrived yester
day.
The Hemingway & Rowe block next to the
iron bridge, east side, is being reprinted, Mr..
Gaylord, the veteran painter, doing the
work
Fred W. Foote has been advanc ed to first
corporal of the Second Company Governor
Horse Guards. He is well worthy OF the
promotion and will do well the duty re-
quired of him at all times and on all occa-
sions.
Sherman Potter found on the shore at the
point on the upper end of North Front street,
Wednesday evening, the body Of still born
Child wrapped up in pillow case. 1t was
handed over to the proper authorities.
The schooner Edwin, Silas Ryan, 5r-,
master, will sail shortly for Barracoa, West
Indies, after cargo of fruit for parties IN
New York. Captain Ryan has chartered his
vessel for two fruiting trips to the same
parties.
Mrs. R. R. Bradley returned from Brook
Ign, L. l., on Wednesday, where she has been
attending Mrs. M. F. Bradley, daughter-in-
law, who has been very i'll, but who is better
now. Hopes are entertained of her recov-
cry.
Chauncey Potter, who has been for
some time past with Edward Fields, the
blacksmith, at Robinson mills, North Bran
ford, has resigned that position and gone to
work with D. w. Grosvenor.
right merry and social party it was last
evening at Todd's block, under the auspices
of the n Ps.
plenIlIul supply VI HH1SE AAOA LoAO
Saltonstall for both fire and private use on
the east side is promised before winter sets
in.
Mr.. Lester P. Mallory has sold his dwelling
house. corner of Hill and Prospect streets,
to be removed, and building lotto his north
line, where the building will be placed, to
Mrs. Sarah Ives of North Haven, who will
remove and refx the house and reside there.
Mr.. Mallory contemplates erecting a new
dwelling house on the old site in short
time.
To-day being Good Friday, most of the
stores and places of business will be closed
Union services of the First and Second, the
Baptist and Methodist churches will be held
in the East Pearl street church. Services at
st James, also at Grace church and at st.
Francis The fire boys will be out for prac
tice at 1870 o'clock in the morning. The
small boys will boil eggs in the forenoon in
the woods. Two base ball matches will occur
during the day. Some of the young men are
intending to go to the lake fishing, taking
lunch with them and making day of it.
Next we shall hear of grand fish supper,
when all of us will most probably be invited.
Oh, what feast it will be, gathering of the
mighty ones together