Morning journal and courier., 1883-01-29
Solrrusl xuA Gourisr.
Monday. Jan. 29. 1888.
Fair Raven,


 Charles Bradneck, who had his leg so bad ly broken short time ago, was gaining very nicely as his friends thought until a few days since, when the limb had to be reset. It was a difficult operation, but was performed very successfully Saturday by Doctors Bacon and Whittemore.
 A birthday surprise party was given to Mrs. Captain Justin Luddington at her resi- dence on South Quinnipiac street last Friday evening. There was large number in at tendance It was an enjoyable occasion for all, the captain and his wife sparing no pains to make it pleasant for the visitors.
 The church services held each evening last week in the churches were all well attended and considerable interest was manifested. At the Methodist church on Saturday some sev- enteen persons arose for prayers.
 The three-masted schooner Horace P. Shares, which was launched at Hanscomb's ship yard last fall, arrived at Pensacola, Fla. last week after passage of twenty-one days. The officers and crew were all well, and 1t was a pleasant trip. The only mishap was the losing of the main topmast.
 stock company is being formed among our capitalists to engage in sheep raising in the Territory of Montana, and some of them are very enthusiastic over the scheme and think there is large fortune in this busi- ness.
 Mrs. William B. Maham, who arrived re- gently at her peoples home at Watersids from Leadville, Colorado, where she has been residing for some years past, is quite indisposed and has been ill ever since she ar rived at her home. Accompanying Mrs. Ma ham were her two children.
 Mr. Serene Hopkins is around canvassing among our people for the new encyclopedia just issued.
 The sextons of the churches would be just as well pleased if some of the young men who attend church weddings would not throw peanut shucks on the floor during the ceremonies.
 Mrs. Lillie Corser, the alto singer of St. James, church choir, is indisposed and was not able to be present in her accustomed place at church yesterday.
 Mr. George Jacobs has been appointed ! foreman at the Bigelow boiler works in place [ of MT. Stannard, deceased. MT. Jacobs has been with the firn some time and will be the right man in the right place. Don't forget the 9th of February, the oc- casion of the thirty first annual of Quinni' | piac Engine company at Central Hall on that | evening. There will be 8 large party pres ! ent and 8 good time. w. B. Rogers, ot Meriden, the popular prompter, will be there and call the figures for dancing | The rainy weather with the icy streets and ! sidewalks made the attendance at the | churches yesterday rather small in number. At the St. James, church in the forenoon Rector Rev. Dr. Vibbert preached from | Luke 9th chapter, 4th verse, "A sower went | out to SOW his seed.' In the evening his l discourse was in answer to those sectarians around here who say the Episcopalians dc not believe in change of heart
 The ladies of the Parish Aid society of St.
 James church will give an entertainment l supper next Thursday evening, Feb 1st, ir ! the Sabbath school room of the church. The young lady walters will be dressed in Orien | tai costumes which have been specially made \ for this occasion. There will be an ample supply of all good things eatable and the fail waitresses will spare no pains to attend te | the wants of those who visit them at that time. The Rev. Dr. Vibbest will give some few selections of reading, which will add { pleasing event to the evening.
 On Saturday the owners of the vessels ! lying up the river above Tomlinson's bridge I were having channel cut through the ict so that the boats could get down through | into the harbor. They expect, if the. warn | spell continues, to get through to day.