Morning journal and courier., 1884-02-11
LOCAL NEWS.
Brief Mention

There were 34 deaths in the town last week.
 Yesterday was the first anniversary of the death of Governor Jewell.
 The first annual soiree of the Linwood as- sociation will be given at Turn Hall, Feb. 21.
 The Ansonia union fair of veterans and firemen netted about $1, 300 for each of the organizations.
 It was pleasant to see smiling face upon Dame Nature yesterday after a long season of gloom and tears.
 Mr. Frink, who was badly injured by fall in State street store few days ago,is doing we'll at the hospital.
 The Foresters in this city are talking of either renting or erecting building where all the courts can meet together.
 Rev. Dr. Dennen, of this city, was an- Aounced to preach yesterday at the Second Congregational church, New London.
 The ice houses on the new town farm are now filled. The work was completed Sat- urday. The stock is about 2,oOo tons.
 Miss Antoinette Phelps, who was badly in- iursd by being thrown from her carriage at Avon, is slightly better and her recovery is hoped for.
 The Rufie company will open to-day sew eraI thousand brand new corsage boquets. Prices from 10 cents to $3; finest ever seen in New Haven.
 The Schillerbund society netted $317 from fhe recent fair given by the ladies of the so- ciety. There was quite lively meeting of the ladies yesterday afternoon.
 The Veteran Bremen are decorating their new headquarters in Insurance building in very cosy and tasteful manner. Several in' terssting pictures line the walls.
 The New Haven branch of the Woman's Board of Missions will hold it's monthly meeting in the Center church chapel Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 12th, at 2:45 o'clock.
 Tue New Haven Ice company's houses at Whitney Lake are filled with fine ice. The skaters are hoping for another cold snap in order to enjoy more skating at the lake.
 George J. Hitler has purchased the Grand Opera Houss bowling rooms, 92 and 94 Grown street, and the opening under the new management will take place this even- ing.
 At the house of Silas Pardee last Friday evening 8 very pleasant masquerade surprise party was held. There was dancing, fine supper and 8 social time of much enjoy ment.
 The First Light Infantry of Providence, R. l., have sent an invitation to Colonel Graham and the Second regiment staff to at- tend their annual reception and ball at Provi- dence on Monday. February %.
 Rev. J. A. Evans, of Providence, R. l., the missionary agent of the New England annual conference of the A. M. E. Zion church, is in the city with proper vouchers to solicit aid for his denomination.
 "A Rag Baby'' is the odd title of new play soon to be produced in Philadelphia and in the New England cities, including New Haven. It is by the author of "A Bunch of Keys" and is similar in style to that popular satire.
 Richard T. Moran, of Springfield, freight brakeman employed on the Hartford road, living in Hartford, had his right arm severe ly injured by getting it caught between the buntsrs while coupling cars at Meriden Fri day night.
 A grand festival is to be given in the Woodbridge Congregational church on the afternoon and evening of St. Valentines day, Feb. 14th, with supper from to and 9 to 10 p. m. Many friends in this city ex- Dect to attend.