Morning journal and courier., 1882-12-06
Fair Haven.

An astronomical sermon was preached last Sunday by Rev. H. C. Hovey, pastor of the Second Congregational church, Fair Haven, in the course of which special mention was made of the transit of Venus, and the prob lems astronomers hope to solve to-day by their observations The speaker also paid 8 glowing tribute to the service rendered by science to religion, and claimed that there ought to be better understanding between the savants and theologians.
 Mr. Lawrence Ellenberger when coming down North Quinnipiac street Monday noon slipped on the ice and fell, severely sprain ing his wrist so that he could not use it yes- terday.
 Engine Go. No. are talking up sociable at Central Hall week after next.
 Where are those weather prophets who foretold snow storm and cold weather for yesterday
 proposition has been made to light the borough street lamps with naphtha from the Globe Light company of New York.
 The early bird catches the worm, but the early politician did not catch the voters to any great extent yesterday morning.
 The sale of fancy articles and supper at Bradley's block opened last evening with a good attendance.
 The young people had merry time in their coasting carnival on Hill street Monday evening. The hill was in splendid condition and everybody present was bent on having a good time There were sleds in abundance of every style and size from the little cutter to the large double ripper.
 The oyster ground on the bar-middle ground, or the beach-will not be given up kL Vota ,xIyill ha nn,rtnUe6 year round by those who have oyster beds on these grounds.
 The New Haven East association of Con- gregational ministers met in the chapel of the Second church yesterday. The Rev. Mr. Hovey and wife entertained the visiting pas- tors with dinner at their residence on the Heights. The meeting was unusually inter- esting.
 The warm spell yesterday caused the earth to settle on East Grand street near Quinn nl- piac bridge, where the Water company had been digging, and filled in during the cold snap. A danger signal was put up to warn passers-by and the Water company was noti- l fled, and in a short space of time was on hand and had the roadway all in good shape again.
 Mr. Charles Palmer returned yesterday ! from his travels, visiting during his trip the | cities of Norwich, Worcester, Boston, Provi dence, Pawtucket and the great metropolis, ! New York city.
 l Mir. James Goodsell, of North Quinnipiae l street, had butchered last week one of his
 spring pigs, eight months and nine days old, 1 which weighed after it was killed and dressed three hundred and ninety pounds. The mate
 to it he will have killed in a short time Guessers the weight of fancy hogs say this one is the largest.
 A petition for more street lamps on Pros pect street presented before the board
 of borough officers at their monthly meeting last Monday evening. It was referred to the
 street light committee.
 The election passed off very quietly yester ] day. It was the stillest election have hac
 for long time. There seemed to be no in | terest whatever. In the Fourteenth warc not one.h half of those on the registry lis l voted There was some scratching and few pastors used, the counters wishing there wer 1 no such things as splits.