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Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-11
Grand Lodge of Masons.

Annual Session to be Held Next Week
 Programme For the First Day.
 The annual session of the Grand lodge of Free and Accepted Masons will be held in Hartford commencing Wednesday of next week and continue two days, The morning session will be devoted to delivering the ad- dress of the grand master, M. ". Fred. Fl. Waldron of New Haven. and the reading of the reports of his associate grand officers, including the report of the grand secretary, J. K. Wheeler of Hartford, and the after noon will be spent in acting upon the reports of various committees and other matters brought before the assembly. The evening will be devoted to the exemplifcation of the work of the third degree, which will be per formed by the district deputy grand masters of the jurisdiction, the grand masters having made the following assignments for this pur- pose: M. w., Edward B. Rowe for New London county, as master; R. W. J. H. Swartwout for Fairfield county, as s. w. R. w., D. L. Durand for New Ha- ven county, as J. w.; R. W. Noah s. Pond for Litchfield county, as s. Windham counties, as J. D.; R. w. Isaiah grand secretary has made arrangements to furnish all delegates and others attending the convention with free return tickets over the roads travelled by the delegates to their homes. as far can be accomplished, over the following railroads: New York, New Ha- ven and Hartford, Connecticut Valley, Shore and Air Lines, New York and New England lines operated by it, and the Hartford and Connecticut Western.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-11
LOUAL NEWS.
Brief M sntiOn.

See advertisement of org0nist.
 Sassacus encampment has it's installation and banquet to- night.
 There are 16 courts of Foresters in the State belonging to the district of Connecticut.
 Mrs Gladden., the New Britain lady who was so severely burned Monday evening, died Wednesday night.
 James Keford and Frank Silva, both of the Mohawk's crew, suffered amputations of some of their fingers yesterday.
 The Southern New England Telephone company yesterday declared quarterly diVi- dend of two and half per cent.
 The revival meetings at the First M. E.. church evenings are well attended. The pastor. Rev. MT. Buck, is assisted by Rev. Mir. Thurston.
 The HoIyoke Alumpse association of New Haven will hold meeting at the residence of Mrs. Landfear, 125 St. John street, to-mor- TOW afternoon, January 12, at o'clock. All former pupils are cordially invited.
 The annual meeting of the Masonic Mutual Benefit association occurs this evening in the lodge room, Masonic Temple, at which time the annual reports of the officers will be read, amendments to the bylaws proposed and other important business transacted.
 The regular monthly meeting of the Wo- mans Foreign Missionary society will be held h the parlors of the First Methodist Episco- pal church to-day at o'clock. Miss Lam phere, who has been laboring for some years in South Africa, will address the meeting.
 The New Haven Clock company has just completed an elegant clock for H. L. Bridg- man of New York, the case of which was made from a piece of the last tie of the Northern Pacific railroad which was laid in the Rocky Mountains last September. The clock was designed for 8 present to ex-Presi- dent Willard and has been sent him.
 The Ruffle company will have lie sale to- day, offering over one hundred dozen of their own make in silk windsor, null (dotted and plain), and assorted styles (for just one day) at ten cents each. The goods arc good sell ing kinds, and are sold at wholesale at more than three times the above price. Remem- Der it is for one day only, and that day is to-
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-11
Wedding i'm Bridgeport.

Charles Dudley Mills, a brother of Mrs. Tracy B. Warren of Bridgeport, and Miss Helen Clinton Lyon, daughter of MT. Fred. erick H. Lyon of Bridgeport, were married in that city Wednesday evening The affair called together an assemblage of many of the most prominent and fashionable people of the city. Rev. Dr. H. N. Powers, of Christ church, assisted by Rev. Frank w.. Baker of Newport, R. l., @ brother-in law of the groom. performed the ceremony. The parlors were ornamented in taste with smilax and flowers. The bridal party were intro duced into the parlors to the strains of the Wheeler and Wilson orchestra, and pre- ceded by Messrs. David.E. Shelton, Ed. s. Willett, Henry Lyon, Will K. Lyon, Charles B. Read and T. w. Hartshorne, who acted as ushers; Misses Watson and Warren, two lit- tie girls bearing baskets of roses, and Misses Julia Sanford and Josie Lyon, the brides maids. MT. Ezra P. Mills, brother of the groom, oficiated as best man. The bride was attired in costume of white satin and presented 8 truly charming appearance. Many of the ladies wore elegant toilets Be- meath monogram formed of the initials l.. and M. in red and white carnations, the couple received the congratulations of friends after the ceremony. Succeeding the recep- tion was a wedding supper prepared in an exquisite manner. The presents were costly, and the display large and attractive. The couple departed for Boston.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-11
Yale News.

Leave of Absence-Inter-ColIegi
 Athletics.
 The Glee club have been granted leave of absence for another week and will not return to college until it has expired. In the mean time there will be no music at prayers and the morning recitations will be heightened by five minutes.
 The reference books ordered by Professor Sumner for his optional class in political economy will not arrive until next week. Meanwhile the class will wrestle unaided with the book of problems. This study is very popular with the seniors About two-thirds of the class choosing it.
 During the holidays representatives of the principal eastern colleges met in New York to discuss the bad results of the present system of carrying on inter-collegi- ate athletics, @ large committee was ap- pointed, with Professor Richards of Yale as chairman, to draw up rules for the control of the teams and associations of the different colleges.
 The football team have decided to have flags as trophies this year instead of charms which were the choice year ago. The cleo. tion of the captain will take place later in the spring.
 Several of the baths in the gymnasium have become worn out and partly covered with verdigris, thus endangering the health of the bathers. The price charged for admis- sion, 20 cents, ought to be sufficient to keep them in repair.
 Prof. Ladd's recent work on the Doctrine of Sculpture has been highly commended by the reviewers. It is said to make new and wide departure among the logical thinkers from the old standards.
 Hsrvard having refused the challenge of the University of Pennsylvania, the latter has issued general challenge to all corners for an eight-oared shell race. and should this not be accepted within sixty days will claim the championship of America.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-11
The Grand Carnival.

Additional Details in Regard to the
 Magnificent Enterprise.
 Last evening the stage managers of the Second regiments carnival of authors held a meeting at the armory. There are twelve stage managers. two from each company and two from the staff. The companies last evening drew for the nights which each would have upon the main stage. The stage for the opening, Wednesday night, fell to the Grays The Blues drew the second night, the City Guard the third, Saturday night is reserved for the field and staff officers, the Sarsields have Monday and the Light Guard Tuesday. These afe the performa noes on the main stage There will also be two booths in which tableaux will be given by the various companies. Citizens outside of the regiment will be invited to take part in the carnival.
 The Gra5s will have Tennyson and the Arabian Nights, the Blues Shakespeare and Scott, the City Guard Goethe and Schiller, the Sarsfield Guard Moore and Dickens, and the Light Guard Longfellow and Mother Goose
 Prof. Sherlock returned yesterday from New York where he has been for two days making contracts for decorations, costumes and other material in connection with the carnival.
 A number of prominent military men from all over the country will be invited to be pres ent on different nights.
 A fine feature of the carnival will be the life-size paintings in oil of all the presidents of the United States, which will occupy prominent positions
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-11
A PrOuosed workhouse,

For long time past the question of es- tablishipg town workhouse has been dis. cussed among the city and town officials, where common drunkards and vagabonds may be confined and compelled to work and aid in the support of their wives and chil- dren. It is thought that many of this class prefer to go to jail rather than be compelled to aid in the support of their families. Es- pecially is this the case in the winter season, whom they can go to jail and have comforta- ble quarters and plenty to eat. The fami- lies of this class are often thrown upon the town for support. It is claimed that if these men were required to perform hard labor in a workhouse, with plain fare and regular hours of toll, the result would in the end be not only beneficial to themselves and fami- lies, but also to the town.
 A meeting to consider some feasible plan will be considered by prominent citizens at the Town Agents office next Monday evening at o'clock
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-11
St. Paul's Church Reception.

The annual reception of the parochial soci- ety of St. Paul's Episcopal church was held last Wednesday evening. There was large attendance. The evening was spent pleas antly and music, vocal and instrumental, was finely rendered by members of the society. Messrs. Jackson, Osborn, Platt and West brook, members of the glee club, treated the company to some exceptionally fine singing. A hountiful supply of refreshments was served by the ladies of the society. The pastor of the church, Rev. MT. Lines, and MT. Crockett received the guests, and all present evidently enjoyed themselves and were highly pleased with the success of the meeting.
 Young VvOmen's Christian Association.
 The following donations received during the month of December by the Young Women's Christian association are gratefully acknowledged: Magazines, Mrs. E. Stevens; The Continent, Miss Bolles; turkey, MT. S. H Barnes; cut flowers, four pots of plants, ten sheets of music, Mir. Dickerman; Graphics and LittelPs magazine, Mr. Matthias; Sunday magazines, Mrs. R. J. Miner; several copies of the New Testament, from a friend; from College street church $1O.OO; from Third Congregational church, $31.OO; from First Baptist church, $7.25; from Center church, $38.5O; from North church, $l.75; Mrs. Prof. Seymour, for instruction, $2.OO; Mrs. w. Farnam, for instruction, $2O.OO MT. Eel loves, for class work, $50. LOO; members fees, $24.44; Miss Wurts, $2 OO; friend, $2. co; 8 friend, $5 %. MRS. B. M. JEROME,
 Corresponding Secretary.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-11
Fire in southington.
The Burning Of the HGtna Match Factory
 Loss SIG. .OOO-No Insurance.

The Burning of fthe H1tna Match Factory
 Loss SIG, ,OOO-NO Insurance.
 About 9 o'clock yesterday morning the main building of the Etna Match company, whose office and fac tories are at Nos. 125 to 127 Main street, Southington, was destroyed by fire. The loss is estimated at $10, 900; no insurance. Some seventy-fve hands will be thrown ont of employment. The fire was of accidental origin, but just how it started no one seemed to know in Southington, except that 1t was during the process of manufacturing matches. It spread with frightful rapidity, owing to the highly eombustible nature of the match material and the strong wind that prevailed. Fortunately all the employees got safely out, and the flames were prevented from spreading to the three or four other and smaller buildings adjoining used by the company. The burned building was of wood, two stories high, about 40 by 90 feet, and had a. slate roof. The company was doing prosperous business. Its president was Roswell A. Neal, and F. W. Pratt was secretary and treasurer. The burned fac l tory will undoubtedly be rebuilt.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-11
Home for the FriendIess.

The Annual Donation Visit Yesterday-A
 Large Number Receiving the Care of
 the InatituttOn-A Most Worthy Work
 The Material Aid from the Visit.
 Yesterday the annual donation visit to
 the Home for the Friendless occurred. The Home, as many know, is on Clinton avenue, Fair Haven, little way north of the Shore Line railroad depot. The building, which is quite large one, is taxed to it's utmost, the demands.upon the'good workof the institution having never been greater. There are forty
 one persons receiving it's kind care, and of these eighteen are infants and little folks too young to go to the orphan asylum. The youngest of these is but four weeks and is with it's mother receiving the benefit of the Home. These helpless little ones and their thriving condition was one of the special fea- lures interesting to the many visitors from
 young woman, whose life is slowly passing away with consumption, is an other of the multitude of illustrations of the benefits of the Home, and with deeply grateful heart
 she speaks of the care received and the bless ing the Home is to her. Shs has been fail ing for several months and confined to the
 bed for a number of weeks. In the Home also is totally blind woman of middle age, and the oldest beneficiary is 8 woman of 75. So low was the treasury of the Home recently that less than one dollar remained
 but with the help received from the dona- ton visit and the annual and occasional con tributions of kind friends this charity is kept in existence, filling 8 place in the philan- thropic work of the city occupied by no other medium. The running expenses of the Home are fortunately small, as outside of the matron and assistant matron no salaries being done by those ofthe inmates of the Home able to assist. The management were cheered yesterday in their labor of love by the receipt of total of about $500 in cash beside donations of clothing old and new, and other material and serviceable aid. The Home needs much and with it's economical | and wise administration of affairs, the care full judgment displayed and the untiring, | watchfuI oversight given. Its work appeals | most strongly to the charitable and | such that larger financial resources l could be most worthily bestowed in the re- | lief of suffering, want and helpless infancy, | and in assisting to restore many useful and | helpful lives. The ladies of the management | will gladly welcome to the Home at any and | all times any donations in aid of the cause. l The inmates were given @ treat of light re- | treatments yesterday. Many of the visitors | embraced the opportunity and were shown | about the Home and evinced much interest l in the work which is being done there. l
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-11
An Unfortunate Woman.

Yesterday the police were hastily sum- moned to the house of Simon Silverman, 1O7 Orchard street, whose wife was reported to be insane, and the statement was made that she was killing her children. Arriving there, it was found she was insane, but had done no damage. She was taken to the almshouse. Her husband says that in the fifteen years they have been married she never showed signs of insanity until 2 o'clock yesterday morning, when she woke him up in bed. asking him if he did not see the ghosts and devils all about. She was soon pacified and in the morning, when MT. Silverman went of to work, she seemed to be all right She is not drinking woman
 Yesterday afternoon MT. Silverman called at the town agents office and stated that he had four children, the youngest being six months of age and the next oldest eighteen months He was told to find some person who would care for the youngest children and that the town would bear portion of the expense. It is an unfortunate case as the parties are poor
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-11
PolIce Not.ea.'


 Bernard Francisco WAS arrested yesterday ton committed several days ago. He has managed to keep out of sight of the police until yesterday.
 Captain Charles T. Candee has been selected as clerk of the police office, vice Nc Bride promoted to be patrolman. The ap- pointment of Captain Candee will give gen. eral satisfaction. as he is fully competent to fulfill the duties of the office, which are only of a clerical nature. Captain Candee was formerly captain of the Grays and afterwards major of the Second regiment. His many friends will be glad to learn that he is again to enter the arena of busy life, and they will all wish him much success. Personal. Capt. Davis of No. 2's engine house, goes I to Cincinnati this evening to attend the con- vention of Masons in that city.
 G. D. Merrlck has been chosen president of the F. H. s. club; J. J. Phelps, vice president; F. B. Kellam, secretary, and E. J. Atwster treasurer. The club has been ir nual sociable February 18th at Loomis' Tenn pie.
 MT. George L. Chase, president of tht Hartford Fire Insurance company, is confined | to the house by illness.
 Hon. J. W. Douglas, of Middlstown slipped on the ice Tuesday night and strucl on the back of his head, causing severe wound.
 Mrs. Nancy Miller, widow of the late Jesst Miller, of Middlefeld, died suddenly Tues day night aged AS. She had suffered with cancer for eight years.
 JanGary 10.-Joseph Arnold, cashier O the Birmingham National bank. is danger ously sick at his residence in Shelton, and il not expected to recover.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-11

Don't forget the performance this evening at the American theater. This fine little re- sort is crowded nightly with highly pleased audiences.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-11
The Ivy oIub Fair.

The Ivys continue to draw large crowds Especially was it so last night. The voting at the close stood:
 For chair-Thespian, 28; Atlantic Athletic association, 53; New Haven Boat club, 15; Adelphi, 15; K. o. J., 8.
 For urn-E. Ryder, III; T. Callahan, ss; James Bohan, 56; Charles Duffy, 6l; John Carney, 34; Philip Winter, 20; M. McMahon. 12.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-11
RuTEIariOuE.

Three hundred dollars in money and two silver watches was the booty which gang of burglars carried away from John Carpenters s cigar store in Bridgeport Wednesday night. They entered by back door, breaking the glass in the upper part and drawing the bolt from the inside. They burst the safe open with 'piuch bar'' and took out all the valuables. Several burglars tools were left
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-11
AnnuhI InsnacaIon.

The annual inspection by the Board of Se- lectmen of the town property took place yesterday. They visited the almshouse, in- speoted the buildings and grounds andpartook of good dinner provided by Superintend- ent Sanford, After dinner the board visited the ''Springisde" farm and thoroughly in- spected this locality. The selectmen express ed themselves as well pleased with the man apamanE of town affairs
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-11
Card Printers.

The card printers of the city met in con- vention at Loomis' Temple yesterday. The object of the meeting was to take measures to secure the best legal talent in the State to present to the attorney general a petition asking reduction of postage rates for the class of mail matter that card printers send through the mails
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-11
A Skaters Accident.

George H. Barton, son of Major H. P. Barton, of Hartford, while skating on the river Tuesday afternoon, caught his skates in crack in the ice and was thrown violently. and striking on his elbow broke his arm in three places,-twice at the elbow and once ahnua khA alhnu
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-11
InatnIlntion of omcera.

Last evening the officers of Korner lodge, Order of Harugari, were duly installed in Bridgeport by D. G. B. Herman Thal of this city. Delegations from Frederick Hecker lodge No. 40 and Pestslozzi lodge No. $40, both of this city, attended the installation. After the services were concluded grand banquet was served. The members from this city arrived home about midnight well pleased with their trip.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-11
Broke His Neck,

Edward Kelley, of Thomaston, fell down the stairs at his house Tuesday evening and broke his neck. He soon expired. The coroner was summoned, but deemed an inves- tigation unnecessary. The accident hap. pened during wedding festivities.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-11
wtncIuAan.

The Horse and Foot Guards combined will give ball in the new Union armory two weeks from tonight, Friday, Jan. 25. The Guards intend to give very pleasant soc fable, and it will doubtless be a success.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-11
A Competitive Drill in Bridgeport.

BRIDGEPORT, Conn, Jan. 1O.-A competi- tive drill took place in Union armory to- night for the Cornell medal. Those who competed were members of Company B, Fourth regiment. The successful competi- tor was Sergeant Garry Sanger. During the evening Captain Cornell was presented by the company with handsome gold medal studded with diamonds. Captain Sheridan of Company made the presentation speech. Spectators were present from Con- pany D, Second regiment.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-11

Why hack and cough, when good swai- low of Shafer's Wild Cherry Rock and Rye will relieve you at once. Be sure you ask for Shafer's, 1t being the only genuine, and and Rye or Wild Cherries. Grocers, drug piste and wine merchants sell it. jail Stood
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-11

Choice Old Whiskey. For pure stimu- lant, free from all hurtful or noxious ingre- dients, use the celebrated Golden Sheat Bourbon. Sold by druggists generally, and by the sole proprietors. The Dunster Bot- ting O., 12S Water street, Boston.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-11
Marina

Schooner J. < l.. Brien has finished dis. charging and will tow on the flats to lay up.
 A dispatch yesterday morning from Captain Stannard reports the schooner J. D. DeweIl in Hampton Roads all right.
 Arrived in Baltimore the 10th, schooner Iames Ives
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-11
County Commissioners.

The County Commissioners were in session yesterday and granted licenses as follows: James Kane, 583 East; Peter Werick, 8S Ad- cline; David Cowell, 366 State; Charles Kiel, 366 Congress avenue; Thomas Smith, 52 Hudson; Peter Corcoran, If Putnam William H. McCarthy, Naugatuck; Arthur W. Kane, Naugatuck, druggist.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-11
Extreme Tired Feeling.

A lady tells us ''the first bottle has done my daughter great deal of good, her food does not distress her nov, nor does she suffer from that extreme tired feeling which she did be bottle effected a cure. No other preparation contains such concentration of vitalizing, enriching, purifying and invigorsting prop critics as Hoods SarsaparalIa.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-11

The loss of time to many a Rheumatic sufferer is worse agony than the disease. is his only real benefactor. Says MT. F. Smith, of 622 &. 9th st., Phila. "1 suf- fered so much from Rheumatism without prospect of relief that borrowed the money to buy bottle of Athlophoros. After seven doses had not @ sharp pain or ache. Have been at work ever ince. It is all that It IS claimed for 1t, and will prove sovereign balm for many poor suffering soul"
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-11
Unfortunate Mir. Cha1feId.

A charcoal peddler named Arden M. Chatfeld was driving load of household goods tothe Steamboat dock yesterday morn ing, when the load upset and Mir. Chatfield was thrown off and had his ankle dislocated He was taken to the hospital. He is 26 years AIA