Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1888-04-03
THE sARsFIELps, BALL.

Delightful Observation-Disclosures Brill
Presentation to Ex-Captain Garrity-
Military Guests Present.
The Sarsheld Guard gave their annual re-
ception and ball at the armory last evening,
which was attended by a large audience,
among which were many bright uniforms
and handsome dresses. Many pretty toilets
were noticed.
Early in the evening a concert was beauti-
fully rendered by the Second regiment band,
John Stack leader. The grand march was
led by Captain Callahan and wife, followed
by Colonel Leavenworth and officers of the
regiment with ladies, and very many others.
Among those present were: A. P. Del
cambre of Company H, Seventy-frst regi-
ment of New York; J. J. Caffry, of the Six
ty-ninth regiment of New York; Major
Keefe, Lieutenant Kennedy. Sergeant Plum
kett, wife and Miss Fannie Fitzgerald, Order
ly Sergeant Coffee and wife, Lieutenant New
ton of the Horse Guard, E. Hiney and Mas
Quigley, Sergeant O'Brien and wife, Corporal
Hogan and wife, James Mcnamara.
After the concert Captain Callahan march-
ed his company from their quarters to the
armory floor where the company gave drill
that probably cannot be eoualled by any
movements were executed with remarkable
precision, even the difficult movements, such
as the oblique marching and other evolutions
that cannot be executed uniformly by any
but the best drilled men, were executed by
the Sa1s6elds with a degree of perfection
that ELECTED loud applause from the speeta-
tors.
Captain Callahan gave the orders in dis
tinct and pleasant manner, which is condu-
Give to good work by soldiers. The execution
of the manual of arms by the company was
remarkably good. When Captain Callahan
gave the order parade rest ex-Captain John
Clarity was requested TO come before the
company, which he did, when Lieutenant
Greed presented the former captain of the
Sarsfelds with an elegant solid gold watch
and chain which was purchased for the pur-
pose by the members of the Sarsfelds and
few others.
Captain Clarity responded ably, thanking
the company for the gift.
Death of Mrs Ann Kelley.
The many friends of Mrs. Ann Kelley will
be panied to learn of her death, which oc-
Cured Sunday morning at her home on
Auburn street. Mrs. Kelley had been resi-
dent of this city about forty-fye years, and
was widely and favorably known. She con-
tracted severe cold some weeks ago which
at last developed into pneumonia and bron-
chitis. and all that loving hands could do to
stay the progress of the dreaded maiady
proved unavailing and she passed away sur
rounded by those she loved, and loved fcndly,
at the age of sixty three years. Although
being somewhat delicate in health of late
years, she spent her strength lavishly, first
on her family and then in the interest of the
church which she loved SO we'll A helpmeet
to her husband, a faithful mother to her chill
dren, true hearted Christian woman and
most tender and sympathizing friend to all
who were afflicted, love seemed to be the rul-
ing element of her character, which extended
to all, and many will miss her words of cheer
and ready sympathy. She leaves husband
and five children to mourn her loss. Her
funeral will take place this afternoon at four
o'clock from St. Johns Roman Catholic
church and she will be laid at rest in st.
Berpard's cemetery.