Morning journal and courier., 1885-06-27

the children formed class in reading, and Miss Rina Merwin a model primary teacher, asserts that in eight weeks they easily ac- l compIished what it usually takes those who l have not had kindergarten benefits about four months to accomplish. Those who formed this class were: Robert Smith, Jen- nie Minor, Truman Beckley, Bessie Burgess, Louie Burgess, Bessie and Kathie Beers, Walter Schunrer, Mabel Bradley and May Wilkinson. New Haven has at last a kindergarten in connection with the public schools, which is due to the ability, enthusiasm and tact of Mrs. Van Tassel There is no doubt from what we have seen of her methods that it will be difficult to fill her place satisfactorily It is generally asserted that very few kinder gartners have enough of Froebel's spirit to adapt this system to the masses. They wish to con6ne it to the wealthy, or to such schools az are supported by them. Mrs. Van Tassel has more than satisfied the mothers. The children proved yesterday the superior method of her teaching, and Mrs. Van Tassel has won all the teachers in the public schools with whom slIe has worked not only to an enthusiasm in the cause, but to practical use of it in their every day school work. Mrs. Van Tassel has received several offers and has accepted one at $850 per annum. It is to be regretted that she did not remain in New Haven to reap the harvest of the excellent sowing she has done here.
 MT. Harmanus Welch gave Mrs. Van Tassel sum of money with which to pur- chase present for each little child in the kindergarten. He missed treat by not re- maining to witness genuine appreciation. Messrs. O'Brien, Zunder and Dutton were also present. A large number of parents were present and expressed their satisfaction i,i the most enthusiastic terms. Fair Haven.
 Quite large party of Fair Haveners went to New London on the excursion train yes terday to witness the boat race. The Lu- zerne Luddington party returned last even ing.
 The contractor for the work of re- building the piers under the Shore Line bridge track expects to finish the job by August 1st. The piles which now obstruct the river will all be removed, which will add much to the appearance of the bridge
 William G. Hunter the former druggist on East Grand street, who during the past week canvassed Concord, N. H., for his employers, Wells, Richardson & Co. of Bur- lington, Vt, will during the coming six weeks solicit orders in Boston and vicinity.
 Rev. s. NJ. Hammond, of Ansonia, will ex- change pulpits with Rev. MT. Cunningham of the East Pearl street Methodist Episcopal church tomorrow. Rev. MT. Hammond was formerly the pastor of MT. Cunningham's church.
 The SuD16cG upon Wnlcn fLoF. Dldk0S- lee of the Second Congregational church will preach tomorrow evening is "Doubting Cas- tie and Giant Despair"
 Eugene Smith of this place, who has fin ished a four years Chatauqua course, will re- Geive his diploma in August at South Tram ingham, Mass.
 The handsome gateway at the entrance to Union cemetery is approaching completion. The top arch is all that is now to be done When finished it will be very handsome piece of masonry.
 The following real estate transactions have recently taken place: Land fronting north erly 4Ox65 feet on Lloyd street, Dennis and Mary L. Frisbie to Adelbert M. Foote; land fronting easterly 100x13O feet on North Quinnipiac street, William S. Johnson and Henry w. Crawford to Harvey F. Hemingway, land fronting southerly, three by seven rods, undivided one-fourth part; Henry Futile, Augusta A. and Eph- raim Chapman, Charles 0. and Mary Den nison to Alvin s. Futile, land fronting southerly, two by seven rods, with build ings; Mehitable Futile to Ann P. Futile, Mary D. Dennison, Henry Futile and Angus ta A. Chapman.
 The dust is terrible on East Grand street Gainesville bridge and James street and something ought to be done to stop it's flying.