The Newtown bee., 1888-11-16
BRIDGEPORT.


 The Republican jubilee parade, last week, formed at Washington park and passed over most of the city, amid the burning of quantities of red fire.
 The concert in the Universalist church will take place Friday, 16th, instead of Thursday, as previously announced.
 A pleasant social was held at the South End mission, last week Thursday even ing. T. l.. Bartholomew of the Presby- terian choir sang acceptably and songs and literary exercises pleasantly round- ed out the evening.
 Rev and Mrs l.. B. Fisher gave re- ception at 66 Sherwood avenue, last week. Mir Fisher is pastor of the Uni versalist church.
 Dr Eccleston began series of four lectures on English Church history, il- lustrated by steroscopic views, in St Johns chapel, Monday, continued or Tuesday, 12th, and Monday and Tues day, 18th and 20th.
 Manager Harris announces that the polo season will open Monday, 18th, when Bridgeport will play New Haven in the Elm City. The first game at home will be Tuesday, 20th, when the Spring field team, now stationed at New Bed ford, will be here.
 The Oak Hall clothing house is lighted by electricity.
 Miss Isabelle Tasker of this city and Henry M. Hills, one of the proprietors of the Post, were married last week at the avenue. Rev Charles Colman of Hobok- en, N. J., formerly pastor of the East Washington avenue Baptist church, per. formed the ceremony. The wedding was private, only few immediate friends and relatives of the bride and groom be ing present. Post. Now Henry will be ready to occupy that new house oI Stratford avenue.
 Michael Torrant, night watchman al the lower bridge, fell into the water, last week and was drowned. The body was recovered, Friday.
 A trip to Raleigh, N. G., has been en- joyed by Col and Mrs Tracy B. Warren
 Among the most popular lecture courses of the Winter is that given by the Bridgeport Scientific Society and this seasons course is among the best. The regular course begins Tuesday, 27th and cont inues through the months of Decem Der, January, February, March, ending April 2. Season tickets are but $2 anG there should be a generous response.
 One of the most brilliant social events of the season occurred, Thursday after noon and evening, Sth, when Charles Morrell Calhoun and Miss Julia Brown ing, daughter of Dr and Mrs c. E. San ford. were married at the South Congre gational church. The church was taste fully decorated with ferns, flowers ano potted plants, yellow and white being the predominating colors. Mrs Elmer Beardsley presided at the organ witt her accustomed effectiveness. Six ush CTS led the wedding procession, followed by the five bridesmaids and maid of hon or, then the bride leaning upon the arm of her father. She was attired in whit, moire antique costume. After the re ceptiOn at Dr Sanford's, Mir and Mrs Cal houn started on their wedding journey In the Spring, they will occupy theil new residence on Coleman street. ssValue for valuer is the motto of til, Hub Clothing House, corner State ant Main, Bridgeport. They show the larg | est assortment of mems, youths, boys and children's suitings and overcoats tha ever loaded down their counters and tn, prices command both admiration an, l trade. Furnishing goods in full and com I plete lines.
 | Wheelmen was run into by a truck ol Housatonic avenue, last week and some | what hurt. He says that he was on tn rig ht side of the road.
 l Edward H. Carpenter attempted sui eide by taking laudanum, last week. l Jones, Keane & Go. furnish convincin. I proof of ability to sell clothing, hats an, 1 furnishings to the masses. Their mod crate prices command public confidence as crowds of satisfied purchasers dail, testify. Look at their prices on over coats and notice their remarks abou reefers and ulsters. They subscrib | themselves consistent and reliable cloth iers and pride themselves on fidelity t
 patrons.
 Walter, son of Jesse Rev of Blac
 Rock avenue, is home again.
 Meetings of Bridgeport division, N
 24, Sons of Temperance, are now hel at the homes of various members.
 A large brick barn is to be built nea
 Bruce's brook by the West Stratfor
 horse railroad.
 Miss NJ. B. Huge has made fin
 crayon drawing of the residence ( Joseph Richardson at North Bridgepor | stWhat do tho TndianS live on S't q T,