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Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-27
Lodge and Society.

Roger Sherman Lodge N. 323, Knights ot Honor. has elected the following officers for the year ensuing: Dictator, John B. Jud son; vice-dictasor, Wilbur c. Lambert as sistant dictator, Joseph A. Latham re- porter, William H. Beecher financial re. porter, James P. Bristol; treasurer, Samue H. Crane; guide, John G. Healey; guar dian, J. F. Parsons; sentinel, Henry w. GaIpin trustees, Fl. c. Warren, Joseph D. Plunkett. Joseph A. Latham; auditing com mittee, Herbert E. Benton, Oassius W. Kelly B. C. Lum. These officers will be installed by Grand Dictator Studley on Tuesday Janu ary &.
 Humboldt lodge No. 91, I. o. o. F., hal elected the following officers: N. G., F. Weber V, G., H. Rumpf R. rec, E. Bux baum fnan cial sec, G. Herpich; treasurer H. Stasbel trustees, E. Kisnke, A. Miller, L. Litterst.
 Trumbull lodge of Freemasons on Christ. mas night elected Clark Buckingham, W. M.; David Fl. Clark, s. w.; Henry O. Trecartin, J. w.; E. s. Quintard. treasurer; T. Par. sons Dickerman, secretary; Ward Nichols, J. J. Osborn, trustees. The list of appoint SO OInc6rs VIII Do HunOuucS0 Hs Gu0 1uSLaAla- tion, week from next Tuesday, when will also take place the annual banquet.
 Officers elected of Montowese lodge. I. O. O. F.; N. G., c. w. Stebbins; V. O., E. l.. Eager; recording secretary, A. R. Goodnow; permanent secretary, J. W. Stevenson; treas- urer, Reuben Rice.
 The annual election of officers in Wooster lodge No. 79 occurred last evening and are as follows: ". M., William H Spock. s. w., George ". Bigelow; J. w., John N. Knapp; treasurer, J. ". Pond; secretary, Francis G. Anthony; trustees John H. Leeds, c. E. Root, Edward E. Merrill. The appointed offices will be filled Rt the installation on Wednesday evening January ?. A banquet will follow the installation.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-27
Terrible suraring.

The Crew Of the Mohawk in the storm
 of Sunday-One Sailors Fatal Fall
 Mine Others Now at the Hospital
 The bark Mohawk, laden with cargo of oil, bound for Calcutta, left New York Satur- day and sailed through the Sound. She was in command of Captain orossland and manned by a crew of nineteen men, most of whom were Japanese sailors. The cold weather and heavy wind and sea made labor upon the deck and in the rigging work at- tended with intense suffering. The men suf- fered with frost bitten hands, feet, face and ears, and many finally were unable to use their hands at all, so badly were they frozen. The weather became rougher and colder until Monday night. when fatal accident oc- cured. A Japanese named Sonita Ogete, in sail. Arthur Scomon was sent to assist him. The former IosI his grip after working some time, and fell head downward, forty feet, to the decl below. He struck upon coil of rope. He was carried bleeding and unconscious to tht captains cabin, where everything that could be done WAS done for him. He died in grea pain in the afternoon. The vessel anchored off the New Haven light. Tuesday the pilo MT. O'Brien rowed against ice and tide, uI to Belle dock. He reported the death O. Ogete and the suffering of the crew and tele graphed to Captain James in New York, ont of the owners of the boat. Yesterday morn | ing Captain James visited the bark and in th' afternoon Coroner Bollman and Medica Examiner White went down on the tug boa E. P. Avery. The corpse of the dead sailol and nine of those who had suffered muel 1 from the frost were brought tt the city. The nine injured sailor were taken to the hospital Their names are Toma Dij Japan; Peter Flores, Manila, Phil Iipian Islands; Frank Silva Portugal; Jame 1 Kefod, Denmark; John Kimbe. Japan; Jo l seph Hans, Germany; Charles Fortineac, na tive of France; Domingo Fillisardo, born il
 Manila; Harry Bache, native of Germany
 The hospital physicians think that the mel
 will pull through without serious injury
 They suffer terribly. Captain James expect
 to ship new crew either here or in Nev
 York, and the Mohawk will then proceed oI | her voyage.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-27
" emu GA MOVe
 SIeighing.
Christmas AcknowIedgments.

The families among the poor of our city whose Christmas was made brighter by the gifts distributed through the Board of Chari ties and the Board of Missions, at No 29 Church street, desire to return their ac Acknowledgements to the following persons, from whom were received money, provis- ions, clothing, books, children's toys, candies, etc.: F. s. Apthorp, Mrs. Francis Wayland, Mrs. Henry Farnsm, Mrs. Prof. Dexter, s. Burroughs, Mrs. F. B. Hayes, James Gra- ham & Co.,, G. O. Cruttenden, Richard Evans, Dr. D. c. Esavenworth, Master Charlie Leavenworth, Mrs. Wm. Fitch, Mrs. o. E. Daggett, Mrs. s. HubbelI, Mrs. M S. Parsons, Mrs E. l.. Catlin, Mrs. E. s. Kim berly, "E. B." Mrs. Dr. Francis Bacon, Freddie Ives, 70. B, P.,'' Mrs. Thomas R. Bacon, Mrs Dr. Wells Mrs A. E. Atwater, H. D. Clark, Mrs. J. B. Robertson, Mrs. Prof. Richards, Mrs. R. BolIes, Master How ard Douglass, Stewart and Helen Hotchkiss, Edith and Eddie Lloyd, Mrs. D. l.. Austin and several Friends" A large quantity of bread. buns, rolls and biscuit were received from Ferrys bakery, and Henry A. Warner sent half bushel of peanuts and a large package of candy for the holiday entertain ment of the training school for girls which is to be given at the Mission House on Sat- urdsy of the present week.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-27
The Snow.

Active Work by the City Teams-The
 Snow Carts and PlouEhs-Busy Times.
 The 'sbeautiful snow" tumbled down ak 8 lively rate Christmas afternoon just after dusk and added half foot more to the snow already mantling the earth. Parties who, were out sIeiRhing at that time returning home from country towns came In looking like Arctic explorers just arrived. The snow shovelIers found business brisk again. The sale of snow shoVels this season has been great. The city teams on Monday carted oil oceans of snow from Chapel, Church and State streets and Congress avenue, and lev elled of those thoroughfares to the great sat- isfaction of the merchants and the owners and drivers of teams. The snow was carted to the old Green, which now has numberiess hiIlocks of snow, attesting the wholesale character of the work done.
 Upsets of sIeighs are heard of on all sides There were ten on Christmas afternoon on one thoroughfare, the upsets were attended with nothing disastrous and everybody was disposed to view matters cheerfully, as one or the natural consequences of so much snow.
 Steamer 8s men had out borrowed snow pIouRn yeSteroAy h1OrnAHB S10 "AeA ~ PN N the steamer horses attached cleared out 8 good roadway on Edward State and Orange streets and Whitney avenue, where the snow was deep and not as much travelled over as on streets near the center.
 Three hundred complaints for unshovelled walks have been made. In 25 cases the res- ponsible parties have been ascertained and officially notified. They will have an oppor- tunity to settle before civil suits are brought. The overhanging masses of icicles, ice and snow from roofs of buildings were being promptly removed in many cases yesterday; snow slides were frequent. On State street near Chapel large mass of ice fell at noon. Fortunately it struck wooden awning and nobody was hurt. When the crash came 8 horse hitched near by made desperate leap but was caught by by-standsr and held.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-27
Personal.

Personal.
 MT, Norton, of Oak Hall, was presented by his employees on Christmas with 8 valuable alligator skin satchel.
 James O'DonnelI, of Grand street. an em- ploye of Peck Brothers S Co.,, is suffering from lockjaw occasioned by taking cold in his hand, which WAS badly burned recently.
 Andrew McClelland, sixty years of age, of Manchester, was burned so badly Monday evening that he died in an hour. He was smoking pipe while lying on lounge and fell asleep and woke up to find the lounge and his clothing in blaze.
 Solomon Crossett, for thirty-two years connected with the American Asylum for Deaf and Dumb at Hartford, and we'll known to all graduates of that institution, died
 Tuesday after short illness, aged about 60. Lizzie Burke, of Ansonia, thirteen years old and daughter of Henry Burke, is suffer ing with lockjaw. Her foot was badly crushed under the car wheels about ten days ago.
 Lawyer Joseph c. Sharkey, and Miss Ge- i orgia V Miller, both of Bradford were united 1 in marriage Monday evening. Many friends
 will wish their all happines. Mr. Frank s. Edwards of Westville will 1 exhibit at the Meriden poultry and dog show 1 in January five GOODS of choice white leg
 horns bred by himself. MT. George L. Burton, Yale. s3, now in 1 struotor in modern languages at Harrisons, ] N. r., is spending a part of the holiday
 season with his parents in this city. Mr c. Watson Baldwin, of Milford, is se- ] riously i'll with pneumonia and rheumatism. Mr. William M. Merwin, of Milford, left Saturday for Florida to remain several months in improving his orange plantation. Philip Bayernheimer, living at No. 15 State street, Bridgeport, fell on the ice Mon day and dislocated his ankle joint. David Stevens, of MiddIetown, father of Chaplain Henry s. Stevens, died Monday, and worthy man.
 school, Middletown, died on Saturday of consumption. The interment took place in WsIlingford.
 W. s. Ross, of the American Theater, Hartford, was presented on Christmas after noon with handsome gold headed cane by some of his friends.
 Henry w, ,posthumous son of the late Col. Henry w. Kingsbury, of the Eleventh Conn, who was killed at Antietam, arrived at his majority Dec. 16, and thus comes into pos session of the estates left by his father. They include in this city two building lots between William Browns old place and the railroad on Willow street, ..and sixty scres1 of land known as Hop Meadow, besides proper
 ty in Chicago. Young Kingsbury studied in St. Paul's school and has recently been in Oxford university, England.-Waterbury American.
 John Yale, of Naugatuck, brother-in-law of P. B. Norton, of Waterbury, was thrown from his sleigh Tuesday afternoon and re- ceived severe but not dangerous cut in the head
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-27
LOCAL NEWS.
Brief Mention.

HFAS1 WoASAOA"
 The Scandinavian society held dance in their hall last evening. There was both in- strunental and vocal music to enliven it.
 The festival of Trinity Episcopal church Sunday school will be held in the parish building on Temple street. on Friday even ing.
 Among the fourth class postofices to be made presidential January 1st will be North ford, Conn.,, with the compensation fixed at $1,O0O.
 MT. c. s. Pierson, assisted by L. C.. Loomis, son of c. M. Loomis of this city, will soon have charge of Doomis' Temple of Music in Meriden.
 A horse driven by Paul Nathanson ran and threw the driver out of the sleigh on State street yesterday and wrecked the sleigh be- fore being stopped.
 There will be meeting of the College street church Friday evening 10 consider the advisability of calling Rev. H. H. McLans, of Ohio, to the psstorate of the church.
 At special town meeting of the citizens of Meriden yesterday it was voted to appro. priate $2o,oOO in addition to the $50, 900 al- ready appropriated for High school build ing.
 A one horse box sleigh loaded heavily with coal stuck so fast on Chapel street near Hill mann's candy store last evening that four horses were unable to pull it of. It re. mained there all night.
 Deputy Sheriff Higgins of this city was in Meriden yesterday and served papers on c P. Ives as trustee of the Wetmore estate, tc have him show in court why judgment ir several suits brought against the estate should not be given.
 The roof of the carriage shed attached to Bradley's livery stable ct Danbury was crushed in by the weight of snow resting on it Monday morning. Three coaches belong ing to A. N. Wildman were wrecked by fall ing timbers. The damage is about $500.
 As will be seen by an advertisement in an- other column the Board of Councilmen ars called together this evening. If they dis agree with the Aldermen on the Court street pavement matter. committee of conference will be appointed and both boards will meet again on Friday evening.
 The Hartford Times puts it thuslg: New Haven's public Green contains sixteen acres and it is estimated that it would hold an army of 3s8, ,89O, or more than all the able bodied men of Connecticut, if these should be summoned to avert an assault on Ithie Towne's "old State House."
 The hospital received a check for $5C from an anonymous donor to help defray tho expenses of the Christmas entertainment given there on Monday evening. A box of books was also contributed by 8 crippled child in Saybrook, and among other gifts was an invalid chair for use in the children t wards
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-27
ohr,,tm.. at Che A,u,.hous..

At the aInshouse both Protestant and Catholic services were held Christmas morn ing. At 10 o'clock Rev. Father Harding eel ebrated high mass, music being furnished by St. Joseph's church choir of Westviile, under the direction of Miss Minnie German, the organist. Father Harding delivered beau tiful discourse on the events com memorated in the festival. clothing some very pretty thoughts in language suited to those ad- dressed, and drawing therefrom suggestions having special reference to their station in life. The kindly thoughts and sympathetic
 words of Father Harding's sermon were not
 the least pleasant things that contributed to make merry Christmas for the inmates of
 the almsho1se. Several Christmas trees
 laden with gifts were stripped under the
 direction of Mrs. Sanford and Mrs Coogan, whose efforts in bringing joy to the hearts of those under their charge found ready and hearty cooperation from Superintendent Sanford and Assistant Superintendent Goo gan, whose uniform kindness took an added form on this joyous Christmas occasion.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-27
Paatoral Caua-

Rev. M. H. Pogson, of Bridgeport, who has occasionally preached in this city, has received Q unanimous call to the Sixteenth street Baptist church in New York, to which no reply has yet been given.
 Rev. James P. Hoyt, of Newtown, has been rendered 8 unsnimnus call to the Con- gregational church in Wilton, to fill the va cancy caused by the removal of Rev. Frank Thompson to Valparaiso, Chili. A salary of $1,200 has been offered in addition to a pleasant parsonage. It is probable that he will accent
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-27
Accident to 8 POstman.

Major Welch, commander of the Fifth bat talion and one of the letter carriers of the Bridgeport postoffce, slipped and fell on an icy step while delivering his mail, and in the fall broke his left ankle. The Major pluckily resumed his route and delivered over fifty pieces of mail matter before he limpsd back to the ofice He was then taken homo in 8 hack. He will be laid up several weeks.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-27
CHRISTMAS AT THE RINK
The Rume Company

Would like to say one word to the ladies about their opening sale tomorrow Con the ground floor.
 We shall not give goods away, but will sell them cheaper than they are usually sold and in the morning, those who come first will get some things at less than one quarter price-and those who come later will also get some real bargains.
 What we shall offer will be our best makes and all those who have used them come back for more.
 Drop in and look if you do not buy.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-27
The NOrUham Gifts to Trinity College
 About a Quarter of & million.

The NorIham Gifts to Trinity College
 About Quarter Of g. Million.
 Trinity college. Hartford. has received all told from the late Colonel Northam, and from his estate, nearly quarter of 8 million of dollars. In the spring of 1881, Colonel Northam made the handsome gift of $40, ,0O0 for the erection of the fine central building which connects Seabury and Jarvis halls. Ii was not quite finished at the time of his death, put since has been completed, and the hall bears Northam's name. By his will, $50,O 900 was left for the endowment of pre- fessorship, which the trustees have estab' l1shed in the department of history and po- litical science. He left, in addition, $75, ,O0O for the general purpose of the institutian, be. sides $12,OoO, subject to a life interest, which will be an addition to the college library funds. By the will of the late Mrs. Northam, the college will get about $6O,0oO more, making 1n all, from this one estate an az. gregate of about S25O GOO.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-27
Cedar EaiII Mission.

The Cedar Hill Mission on Middletown avenue was crowded to overfowing last even- ing on the occasion of the annual Christmas service. The exercises consisting of songs, recitations, etc, were heartily enjoyed and every child present received present. The chapel was beautifully trimmed. Several prominent citizens attended the exer cisss,
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-27
Death of Rev. Edwin Johnson,

Rev. Edwin Johnson, long pastor of the Second Congregational church, Bridgeport, died in Morrisania, New York, Christmas morning. Mir. Johnson was taken ill on Thanksgiving day and grew steadily worse He was genial Christian gentleman, gifted with much poetical taste, was g graceful wri- ter and an earnest preacher. About four years ago he established seminary for young ladies and misses in Morrisania.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-27
In HIinneapoIfs,

The Rev. H. c. Hovey, of Minneapolis, late of the Second church, Fair Haven, took part at the second anniversary banquet of the New England society, held in Minneap- Olis Dec. 21. An elegant banquet was served and addresses were made by a number of the leading men in that part of the West, among whom were Governor Hubbard, Col R. C. Benton, Col Hicks, Hon. Geo. A. PilIsbury, Gen. Jennison, Judge John M Shaw
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-27
BIues, Carnival.

The National Blues have arranged to give their grand carnival at the new armory com mencing Dec. 29th and continuing to Jan. 5th. It will be no doubt success, and con- tribute handsome sum to the company g fund. The Fechter Family will give one of their unique and popular exhibitions on next Monday and Thursday evenings. A very fine Rogers Group will be awarded to the organ1- sation, civic or military, receiving the most votes; pair of epaulettes to the 1st sergeant receiving the most votes. large number of articles will be disposed of by chance. Re- treatments will be on sale. The company has expended $1,OOO on the new company room and all are invited to inspect it. Other details will be announced.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-27
Fire 1n nfxgnnurn,

Reed & Co.'s large hardware factory in Higganum was destroyed by fire Tuesday night. The local fire department was wholly unable to control the flames. In one houl the whole immense factory was destroyed The loss was $5O,OOO. No insurance. The l fire WAS of incendiarY origin.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-27
Ffne eDrausrv Caakef,

A beautiful drapery casket, unique in de. sign and elegant in finish, be seen at the rooms of T. H. Linahan, the Grand street undertaken. It was manufactured by Mr. Cosgrove of New York It has diagonal shaped top, and is covered with black broad cloth in silk and velvet. The handles and keys are covered with velvet. The inside is beautifully designed in white satin in braided 1uorb
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-27
Death of a Charitable Lady.

Miss Annie E. Sterling, of Bridgeport, died on Christmas day at her home, after 8 weeks illness. She was highly connected and was extremely liberal in her charities. She was especially attentive to the wants of poor and friendless children. Her funeral will take place from her late residence this afternoon.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-27
Connrade Eight.

At the Comrade dance last night, the vote at midnight was for gold watch-Gso. Schmidt 61; H. Ross, Az; Chas Daly, 20; s. Reynolds, 13; Frank E. Foote, 7.
 Silk Flag-N. H. boat club, %; Thespian, 23; Son of Veterans, 31; Ramblers, z.
 League Pin-Harry Clark. IT; Henry Need, 13; Frank Howe, 9; T. McDonald, 6; T. AckrilI, z.
 Lace pin-Jenpie Sherwood. 16; Mamie Wohlmaker, II; Sophie Ehrler, 2.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-27
WEATHER RECORD.
INDICATIONS FOR TO-DAY.

WAR DEPARTMENT,
 OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL SERVICE.
 WASHINGTON, D. Dec. 27-1 A. M. ] For New England warmer fair weather, followed by rain or snow increasing southerly winds veering to southwesterly winds, falling barometer.
 For the Middle Atlantic States, warmer fair Iyeather followed by rain, increasing southwest winds falling barometer, followed Thursday night by winds slightly to north, rising barometer.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-27
EioDemenC ErOEs7 NIerId eu

Mrs. John Wilkinson, of Meridsn, ob- I tained some money from her husband last Wednesday to go to New York. About the same time W. J. Hutchins, the meat dealer, disappeared, leaving his debts behind him. It is said that they went together. Nothing can be found of the pair. Mrs. Wilkinson left husband and two children, MT. Hutch ins a wife and three children. The latter had about $1 1000 which he had collected. On the Avenue-A Hove Improve the SIeighinG.
 Public spirited citizens express the idea, which is a good one, that a small fund be raised at once by subscription to pay fo1 levelling of the snow on WhalIey avenue from the railroad track to the curb. Tester day two sleighs were badly damaged there owing to the ruts and hollows. Several sums have already been handed in for the object and additional sums may be left al this office or at Mir. David Cowells restau. rant. The prospect is good for continued sleighing and with little money the road can be put in fine order
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-27
NEW HAVEN, CONN.
Thursday, December 27, 1s88.
NEW ADVERTIsEMEN4s YO-DA 7,

Aliens Brain Food-At Druggists. Annual Meeting-First Ecclesiastical Society. Assessmt t-Mulberry Street.
 Blues' Carnival-Eew Haven Armory. Divideud-National New Haven Bauk. Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup-At Druggists. Dr. Metcalf-Monday, Dec 31. Ennory's Little CatharLic Pills-At Druggists. For sale-Brick House-R. T. Merwin. Grand Clearing Sals-Bolton Nicely. Grand Clearing SaIe-Proctor, Mcguire Co. Hoods Sarsap1riua At Druggists. Lost-Sealed Package-This Office. Meeting-Board of Councilmen. New Years Cards-G. J. Moffatt. New Years Cards-At NOrthrop's. Pratt's Astral Cil-At Dealerss. Report-Board of Compensation. Sherifs SAle-AIichael R. Enscoe. Wanted-Em ployment-198 Wallace Street. Wanted-Cook-35 Billhouse Avenue Wanted-situation-9 Greene Street. Wanted-Eituation-S Lafayette Place.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-27
A Lnurnnliat Wedded.

Mir. Charles Libby, of the Bridgeport Morning News, was married to Miss Libbis Castle, of Bridgeport, Tuesday. The cere- mony was performed by Rev. s. D. Gaylord. Miss May Porter was bridesmaid and MT. Jo- seph Rose groomsman. reception followed the ceremony.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-27

The druggists are p retty good authority on the merits of any remsdy They know when thing gives satisfaction to those who use it. E. M Thomp- son Co.,, of New Britain, Conn.,, have sold "Ameri can Cough Drops" for several years and say their customers speak of it in the highest terms. All
 d25 SteodItw2p
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-27

Mir. J. Seiber Akron, Ohio, writes :''I think there is no medicine like Dr. Wishart's Pine Tree Tar Cordial. It has done me a world of good" 6d1w.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-27

Proctor, the astronomer, has been predict ing the world would go to smash this year,
 but this should not deter people from keep- ing on hand Dr. Bulls Congh Syrup, the great household remedy for coughs and colds.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-27

Compare the dose and quantity of Hoods SarsapariIla and you have conclusive proof of it's superior strength and cheapness. Try it.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-12-27

William Yang and William Davidson as. saulted Alfred Jerolman last night at the Fay. Ior's church festival. They were both arres ted.
 Peter F. Stackpole, of Canal street, was arrested last night for assauIting his wife,