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Morning journal and courier., 1883-06-18
Grays' Memorial Day.

Forenoon Exercises at St. PauIs Church The Afternoon Exercises.
 The Grays annual memorial services took place yesterday. The fine weather was vel
 comed and the occasion was, as usual, one of 9:3O 8. m. at their armory and proceeded to St. Paul's church, where divine service was held. The church was filled with large and attentive congregation. The services were conducted by the rector, Rev. E. $. Lines, and Rev. John A. Crockett, the assistant minister. The altar vases and the baptismal font were filled with choice flowers and flowers were also clustered about the eagle lecturn. The musical part of the services was we'll
 rendered by St. Paul's choir. The sermon was preached by the pastor from 1st St.
 Timothy, 2-7: 'T have fought good fight, have finished my course, I have kept the faith.'' The preacher began his discourse by an allusion to him who wrote these words
 the aged apostle St. Paul-and to the cir
 cumstances by which he was surrounded.
 In glowing words was pictured the contrast
 between the impious Nero on the imperial
 throne and the saintly Paul in
 6 Roman dungeon. This old and
 well.tried soldier of Christ, looking
 back upon the life which began at Damascus,
 calling to mind all the varied experiences
 through which he had passed, rememberin 2 with joy the scourges and prosecutions he
 had received, could say in triumphant tones
 that he had fought the good fight for truth and righteousness against sin, the world, the flesh and the devil that he had completed
 his course, done the work which God had assigned him; and that he had kept 'sthe form of sound worlds" .the faith once de-
 ivered to the saints "against all those who
 wished to overturn or pervert it. No ab- I street can do anything like justice to the masterly sermon. In a most touch | ing way the application of it pressed home | upon the citizen soldiery present. They | were living in an age when there was special ! need for the qualities which go to make up a l Christian man and soldier. Error was rife everywhere, in every walk of life, in reiig- | ion, in business, in the social circle It was their duty to overcome 1t by preaching in l their daily lives the gospel of truth and righteousness.
 and veterans, fifty members of the activee under Captain Arnold and twenty-fi five of the | veterans under Colonel Morgan, headed by ! the American band, nineteen pieces, Albert Save drum major, decora.
 ted the graves in Grove street and | Evergreen cemetery. The display of flow CTS was profuse. Many elegant floral offer ings were sent by the relatives of deceased
 members. Each member was supplied with
 8 wreath of runningHpine which they car
 ried over the left shoulder, and large bou quet of flowers. The playing of the banG I was appropriate and showed good taste by the leader, MT. Guilford. The command l returned to the armory at about o'clock
 At the cemeteries hundreds of people on foo
 and many in carriages attended the memori al exercises.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-06-18
Good SnmarftanRnIIy,

Long before tho doors were opened last evening Grown street in front of Peck's Grand Opera House was thronged by an inn mense crowd of persons anxious to gain ad- mission. The doors were opened at 7:3O, and before o'clock the house was well filled by an enlightened and enthusiastic audience. The speakers of the evening were MT. Winston, vice president of the Faneuil Hall club of Boston, and ex-Judge Blydenburgh. AS usual the s'B" quartette and Thomas orchestra were in attendance and won 8 rousing encore. During the evening Parson Willis Isbell, of Westville, gave several reel tations, pleasing the audience immensely. Good talent have been engaged for next Sunday evening, including ex-Judge Blyden- burgh for speaker and Mrs. Carpenter will give reeitations. Thomas orchestra will be present, also good local vocal talent.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-06-18
North Church.

At the North church yesterday forenoon the subject of death was treated in 8 serious yet most interesting way by Dr. Hawes. Taking for his text Psalm kxxix, 18th verse; "What man is he that liveth and shall not see death?" The writings of every age, the speaker said, tell of the shortness of life Pindar, the Greek writer, calls it passing shadow" another writer the ''shadow of smoke" Dr. Hawes spoke of the duration of life. Life passes swiftly. Improve each passing moment. To live mindful of death is our best preparation for it. All dread of it's coming is thus taken away. Peace is ob- tained, joy, happiness too by the wise use of time. The precepts of the Bible show us how best to use and enjoy our powers of body and of mind,
 Rev. MT. Houghton preached yesterday morning to 8 large congregation on Our past lives present hopes and future anticipa- tions'
 Rev. MT. Bray preached to large congre- gation at the East Congregational church yesterday forenoon on the Salvation Army" A solo was sung by Miss Emma Bray.s
Morning journal and courier., 1883-06-18
PerSOn2ls

Charles Childs. member. of the Old Guard, New York, has a summer cottage at Lyme, Conn. He Is visiting friends here.
 Mir. Doolittie. of South Vernon, vE, aged so years, father of Dwight Doolittle, proprie. tor of the Wauregan House, Norwich Ct., died day or two ago.
 Er. Benjamin Mann, son of M. Mann, and Willie Stewart, son of M. Stewart, left Sat- urday night for two weeks visit to Sarato- ga, Albany, Lake George and other places.
 Charles c. RamsdeH, residing at 106 Wall street, son of D. P. Ramsdeil, the photogra- pher, is recovering after an illness of several weeks, at one time his condition being ex- ceedingly critical and well nigh abandoned. Dr. Stetson, his attending physician, devoted himself unremittingIy to the case and with great credit The disease was typhoid fever complicated with pneumonia. The many friends of the young man and of the family will be much pleased to hear of the happy change in the case.
 MT. Mather, jeweller, in Meriden, is erect ing ST. ,Oo0 house, corner of Maple and West Main streets.
 Ex-Senator William J. Mills sails for Europe the latter part of the month, to be absent eight or ten weeks. He will visit England, France and Germany.
 Miss Lillian Armstrong, who has been se- riously sick for the past five weeks, had change for the better Saturday. This will be pleasant news to her hosts of friends.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-06-18
Police Omcers Assaulted.

Police Officers Farrell and Dennehy met with an unpleasant experience yesterday af- ternoon. They are supernumerary officers, and for several weeks have been detailed in citizens clothes on Sunday to watch the boys and break up the ball playing down town and in Fair Haven. As there was an excursion here from New York they were sent to the dock to see that all was quiet on their way to Fair Haven. Here they found gang of roughs blocking up the narrow passage along side of shed where the excursionists were obliged to pass to get aboard the boat. Of ficer Dennehy ordered one of the gang out of the way, and as he would not move he placed him un. der arrest. As he moved up the dock with his prisoner he was greeted with shower of missiles of various kinds. In the squabble which followed both officers were badly hurt. Officer Farrell received severe cut on the head, while Officer Dennehy was thrown down a dozen times or so, walked on and generally i'll treated. As 8 natural result they lost their man and were compelled to take care of themselves. Both officers were confined to the house last night and may be for several days.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-06-18
LOCAL NEWS.
Brief Mention

Brief memtlOns
 St. James church, Birmingham, picnicked at High Rock Grove Saturday.
 The Elm Citys went to Willimantic, Satur- urday, and defeated the "boss nine" of that city. Score 1S to 15.
 The graduating exercises of the West End Institute take place to-day, closing with a re ception this evening.
 MT. D. Bartholomew and family, of An sonia, have gone to Merwin's Point to spend the summer at their shore cottage
 Father MulholIand has purchased the lot next to the convent in Fair Haven belonging to Nathaniel S. English. It will be used for convent purposes.
 The Swedish Lutherans held a straw berry festival at their Humphrey street church on Saturday evening. There was good at tendance and considerable interest.
 The monthly meeting of the board of managers of the Young Women's Christian association will be held at the Hone, 129 Chapel street, Monday, June 18th, at 3:3O p. m.
 Henry C. Merwin post, G. A. R., turn out in full uniform and have a street drill this evening They also received orders to turn out at p. m. Wednesday for the W. L. l. parade.
 One of the horses of Steamer 6, NeHhall- vile, died at Steamer s's house Saturday. It had been transferred to S's house, there be- ing more room there. Paralysis seemed to be the cause of the animals death.
 The Connecticut State Union Schutzen fes- tival will be held at Union Grove. Hartford, to-day and Tuesday. Many valuable prizes will be contested for. The out of town members will be met at the depot and taken in horse cars to the grove.
 The Smedley Brothers new building on Brewery street, to be erected by them for storage purposes, will be three stories high and cover an area of 13Ox5O feet. The old carriage factory buildings of Hubbell & Nor ton will be torn down to make place for the new structure.
 The Charleston Vtsttors-Thetr Reception
 The final meeting of the committee of ar rangements for the entertainment of our Charleston guests will hold meeting at the Mayors office this evening at eight o'clock. The committee on finance are requested to return their books and report to the general committee at this meeting.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-06-18
Church of the Ascension.
First Service i'm their New and Beautifu
 Church.

First Service i'm their New and Beautiful
 Church.
 The first service in the new "Church of the Ascension'' was held yesterday Sunday morning, at which there was large congre- gation. This church when finished without and within will be among the finest in the city. Great credit is due the architect and building committee. As the church will be eonsecrated July 18th a skillful hand should then give full description of the building. At this first service there were present of the clergy, the rector, E. W. Babcock, Walter H. Larom and James G. Jacocks. The rector preached the sermon, taking for his text the words found in 2nd Chronicles 8, 3rd and 4th verses; 1st Kings 5th and 17th, and Isaiah 60th, 18th To give full account of the sermon worthy of the occasion would require too much space. It should appear in full when the proceedings of the conservation are publish ed in pamphlet form. Probably only one was present at this interesting service who had the privilege of hearing that grand old man, Rev. Dr. Harry Crosswell, when he held service on what was then called "Sodom Hill" These services laid the foundation for this now thriving parish. How many there are in other parishes of this city who could say that this same good man of blessed memory laid the foundation of their relig- ious life, that their whole life has been shaped by his teaching.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-06-18
Childlreu,s Day.

Children's Day in the St. John street church yesterday was in all respects grand success. In the morning the children assembled in the body of the church, and were appropriately ad- dressed by the pastor, Rev. c. E. Harris The remarks of the reverend gentleman on the value of Sabbath school work were inter spersed with illustrative anecdotes in such a way as to rivet the attention of the youngest child in the audience. In the evening the school again assembled in their session room at the usual hour of public service.
 The church at this time was densely throneed, and the children had difficulty in reaching their seats. The march of the children from the room below, singing the processional "OnWard Christian Soldiers, 9 was very effective. As they entered the two center aisles of the audience room, the choir of fifty boys with great organ accompaniment joined in the grand chorus. The singing of the boy chorus throughout the evening was especially fine. It Is understood that Professor Jepson has been requested by the church authorities to arrange with the boy chorus to sing at the regular service every Sabbath evening in future. The floral decorations were profuse and beautiful. bank of flowers at least eight feet in length occupied the center of | sAAO OAA0ASSA1 SASAAS AOHSA d4 dIOLu6 WHICH completely filled the church. At the morn ing service the pastor took occasion to com pliment the ladies for the wonderful taste exhibited and the labor bestowed The boy choir were also thanked for their fine sing ing. The recitations of Misses vii Hams and Jackson were well given, also the cunning little recitation by Clara Jepson of 1 the infant class. An original poem was recited by Miss Edith Richards, young lady of fine ability also a teacher in the Sabbath school. The exercises of the primary class under the direction of Miss Preston, especially the singing of little Miss Harbison, were very pleasing. Miss Gertie Harbison sang several solos with great acceptance. The Rev. Mrs
 Nudge, who has spoken several times in the city, gave familiar talk about the customs and habits of the people of India, also about the birds, beasts, reptiles and insects. And the children were vastly. interested as they listened to her sometimes thrilling and some times humorous stories. The entire service was one long to be remembered.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-06-18
Third Congregational Church.

Yesterday afternoon Rev. Dr. Dennen preached from Psalms 84-1O, "For the Lord God is Sum- The preacher commenced by describing in graphic and forcible langu- age the vast and controlling power of the Sun as manifested in vegetable and animal life He quoted the language of Tyndell, the distinguished scientist, to show that it has the source of all vital force and physical action It was seen not only in the rainbow, the flowers and verdure, but also in the inn mense quantity of coal which has been stored up in the bosom of the earth for ages He then drew striking analogy between the great luminary and 'tChrist, the son of righteousness, transforming all the noxious vapors and corrupting passions of humanity into beauty and moral excellence, changing by divine alchemy the base and grovelling nature of man into the gold of benevolence and Christian sympathy, per meating individual life and encircling the world with the light of divine truth and the radiance of heavenly joy.
 srWhen the of life is beaming
 Light and life upon my way,
 From the cross a radiance streaming
 Adds new lustre to the day."
Morning journal and courier., 1883-06-18
Attempted ootrs ge in Forestv1le.

Another attempted outrage took place in Forestville last Wednesday morning A Mrs Green started to her work in the clock shop and when walking along the railroad was startled by colored man darting out of the bushes. She succeeded in getting away from the fellow She immediately informed her husband, who caught the negro in the neigh borhood and gave him a sound thrashing until the man begged for mercy. He then turned him over to justice of the peace, who fined the fellow and sent him to jail for sixty days
Morning journal and courier., 1883-06-18
TemnIe atreet Chnrch.

The Sunday school of the Temple street Congregational church gave much pleasure to all who attended their concert last evening. The school has MT. Stearns Gale for super intendent, who with other young men from college have devoted time and energy for the welfare of the school. The singing with 8 fine organist and cornet player was greatly appreciated by all the lovers of good music. Dr. Creed's two little daughters sang a solo with great harmony. Miss Mary Cady's read ing captivated all listeners and the songs of the Yale quartette were finely rendered. The addresses were short and appropriate to the occasion. Rev. A. P. Miller, the pastor, in his address said the school would be contin- ued all summer.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-06-18
.Arrsst ofn Forzar.

On Saturday evening young man who cave his name as Charles L. Lake went into Jacob MorTis' clothing store, on State street, and selected coat and vest, the price of the same being SIS. In payment he rendered a check for $25, ,purporting to have been drawn and signed by C. S. Mersick & O. and pay ah,a at the Yale National bank. One of MT. Morris sons went to Mersick Co.'s store, wbiIe the other son detained the young man ,,,t;I b;s brother's return. It was ascer- tained at Mersick & Co.'s that the check was a forgery and Mr. Morris telephoned at once to inc police office for an officer, and De- teotivs Brewer responded to the call He took Lake to the station house. He appears : to be from 25 to 30 years of age, was well dressed and says he has been in the city shont nix weeks. He admits that he forged the signature on the check.that he presented Fo Nr, Morris.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-06-18
GREAT CLEARING SALB
 OF Granite Monuments.

The subscriber offers for sale eight elegant Granite Monuments, of modern design, first class stock and workmanship, standing in the yards of B. N Green and Son, High street, and Thomas Phillips and Son, High street and Sylvan As the owner intends going out of business they will be disposed of at -cided sacrifice.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-06-18
stockfnr the Streams

Under the direction of the fish commission the matching of shad has been carried on very actively this season. Up to last night 2, 73o,- GOO had been matched at the Poquonneck sta ton, Henry J. Fenton superintendent, and the entire number had been turned into the river. The commissioners have distributed 600. 900 trout in lots of 5000 each through out the State this spring, placing the young fish in brooks wherever there was any chance of good results being attained. They have also distributed large numbers of land locked and Penobscot salmon. The shad matching will be continued in operation while the sea- son lasts.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-06-18
The General Hospital.

It was reported at a meeting Saturday evening of the General Hospital society of Connecticut that an addition was needed to the building to meet the demands upon the institution. The cost will be about $40,OO0 Governor English, Hon. Francis Wayland, Professor Daniel 0. Eaton, Dr. W. H. Car malt and Thomas Hooker were appointed a committee on building fund. Mayor Lewis, Governor English, Rev. D. E. Atwater, s. E. Merwin, jr. and Professor Henry W. Farnam were appointed committee on ways and means
Morning journal and courier., 1883-06-18

Last evening the Bethany chapel, corner of Oak and Orchard streets, was crowded to overhowing, with large outside gathering about the door and windows, all eager to see the floral display and hear the exercises of the evening, This school is the charge of B. Reynolds, assisted by other students from Yale, and has been very successful during the past year. Although the morning ses- sion will be discontinued until fall the German Sunday school will continue all sum- mer as usual. Mir. s. 0. Partridge, former superintendent, was present and his address was richly enjoyed by all. Mir. Makuen gave a reading and Mir. Mcclellan solo. The em- blems were beautiful.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-06-18
0dd FaIIows, Fair

CARD.-The officers and members of Montewese Lodge No. 15, I. O. o. F., of this city, take this opportunity tits 8 little late, but better late than never) to acknowledge the receipt of many of the articles sold by them at the late Odd Fellows Fair and for which we do hereby tender our most sincere and heartfelt thanks to the following named friends of the lodge and the order for their generous donations, viz:
 To the Winchester Arms company for the beautiful rifle, one of the most attractive articles at the fair, which was greatly ad- mired for it's workmanship and finish.
 To our friends at the factory that donated the case for the rifle our thanks are due.
 To the Lewis Automatic Pen company of Norwich, for six of their incest pens and for the valuable assistance of their gentlemanly agent, Brother D. c. Winans, who rendered good service in disposing of the same.
 To Brother W. H. Wilson for 8 beautiful silver pitcher.
 To Brother w. S. Hickey for very nice silver pickle dish.
 To Silverthau & Sons, jewellers, Chapel street, for fancy clock.
 To Brother J. Fl. G. Durand, jeweler, Church street, for silver card receiver.
 To our lady friends Mrs Maurice Ray, Mrs. F. P. Tyler Mrs. H. D. Billiard, Mrs. A. R. Goodnow, Mrs. E. L. Wright, Mrs. Fish er Mrs. Stebbins and many others we feel greatly indebted for the gift of tidies, pin cushions, lamp mats and for other articles of their handiwork, and to all others who rem dered assistance to us during the fair we ex- tend to you our thanks.
 Per order of the lodge
 Albert R. Goodnow, B. l.. Wright, c. W.
 Stebbins, J. W. Stevenson, D. R. Hubbard,
 committee.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-06-18
Attempted Suicide.

Daniel Sullivan of Norwich Town, a mar ble cutter, about forty-fve years old, at empted to commit suicide Saturday morn ing by taking Paris green and afterward by drowning in Yantic river. few days ago his wife died, leaving him nine small chil- dren, and grief at her death and depression led him to the rash act. He was rescued from the water and druggist administered an anEidote
Morning journal and courier., 1883-06-18
Salvation Army.

The people of this city have become so used to the Salvation Army and its ways that there is not any of the former cat calling and mockery that greeted them on their first ap- pearance. The army Is protected by the nolice, six officers being on duty along the street last evening. The meeting on the Graen was attended by two or three thousand r1aonIe and the barracks were filled to over flowing an hour later by the multitude Two more women have come from head. quarters to fill the places of those who were here before. The army has made quite g number of converts and considerable Inter sSt aeems to be taken in their meetings.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-06-18
Vale Law School.

The closing examinations in the Yale Law school take place this week Examinations began last Friday. The graduating class numbers about forty. The member passing the best examination in the senior class gets the Jewell prize of $50, which was founded bv the late ex- Governor Jewell and the best in the junior class receives the Betts prize of &5o. established by Frederick H. Betts, A. N. The member writing and pronouncing the best orstions at the Yale Law commence ment exercises receives the Townsend prize of $1Oo established by Hon. James M Townsend.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-06-18
4IqnVcooo1 Catalogue.

new catalogue of the graduates of the HiIlhouse High school is soon to be issued. Four classes have been graduated from the school since the last catalogue was published in 1879, and it is desired to make the next issue complete and accurate as p, ssible. All persons who know of any changes of resi-
 dence, deaths or marriages of graduates or former teachers of the school are urgently desired to send such information to George |. Fox College street, New Haven. Conn.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-06-18
Memorial Day in North Have,

The programmes for Memorial day exer- cises, Saturday, June g, in North Haven, have been issued. They will commence at half-past two when service will take place in the Congregational church, including an anthem by the choir, devotional exercises, reading the roll of honor and an oration by Joseph l.. Barbour, of Hartford Then the procession will form and proceed to the cem- etery, where the graves of the soldiers dead will be decorated and appropriate services kaIra Y1IaoA.