Morning journal and courier., 1886-11-27

evening church services, at which the prin- cipal feature has been free condemnation of all who do not agree with extremists prominently identified with these meetings and that in detriment of the cause. Last Sabbath evening Senator Platt and the Re- publican party received attention from one speaker in what would have been considered partisan, political harangue on any other occasion, and then another took the Sunday papers and railroad trains in hand. It is an open question with many, which is worst, running Sunday trains or making political speeches in prayer meeting on Gods holy day. It is easy to condemn others.
 The number who came to went from this town to enjoy the annual Thanksgiving family gatherings was never larger than it was this year.
 Among the number who returned to the old homestead on this festive occasion was Gen. E. Merwin Lee, of New York, and his newly found friends in the Democratic party undoubtedly rejoice that his shadow has not grown less.
 Thanksgiving day was very quiet; attend ing church, skating rink and glass ball shooting was all that was tangible to a locker on during the day. The Sons of Veterans had damp time for their ball in the eve ming.
 WaIlingrord.
 WALL1NGFoRD, Nov. 26.-Yesterday WAS one of the quietest of Thanksgiving days in
  evening except at the rink, and it was so un- pleasant that the attendance there was light. Quite number went out of town to spend the day and others came here from other places. Among those who spent the day here were Mr. and Mrs. s. D. Gilbert of Fair Haven, E. Whitworth of Norwalk, and Orrin S. Doolittle of Altoona, Pa.
 Harry Clulee, while riding up the Center street hill on Wednesday night, mistook the lantern hung out at the end of 8 sewer sxca- vation and rode into the ditch. He was very badly bruised, but fortunately no bones were broken. The horse escaped without serious injury.
 Tie invitations for the Arcanum club social will be sent out tomorrow. The social takes place on the evening of December TO- It promises to be very largely attended. Wheeler & Wilson's orchestra will furnish the music and Prof. Baker will prompt. The tickets will be $2 each and will admit gentleman and two ladies. Tickets can be procured from any member of the club by those hold ing invitations.
 Mrs J. G. Phelan, who has been suffering for months with consumption, died yester- day at the home of her parents in Northford. The funeral will take place from Holy Trinity church tomorrow morning at o'clock.
 Company Ks inspection will take place on Monday evening and after the inspection sociable will follow.
 G. F. Hull has been confined to his house for several days with sickness.
 General State News.
 THEIR GOLDEN WEDDING.
 Rev. and Mrs. Elias Nasoa will celebrate their golden wedding next Monday at their home, "Brightside," North Billerica, Mass. MT. Mason was formerly the acting pastor of the Congregational church in Danielsonville, and many people from that place have been invited.
 DIED IN NEWARK. MT. Louis M. Stillman, who died at his home in Newark on Tuesday, aged 67, was former resident of Hartford and was an off cer in the Foot Guard more than forty years ago. He was son of Ebenezer Stillman of Wethersield and brother of H. A. Stillman, of Hartford.
 DEATH OF A LAWYER. Alpheus F. Snow, formerly prominent lawyer at Claremont, N H., where he stood at the head of his profession, died at Hart ford Thursday, where he had resided since 1864, at which time his health seriously failed. He was man of superior intellect and until his health failed gave promise of a brilliant career.