The Newtown bee., 1888-11-02
BRIDGEPORT.
Church of the Redeemer Re-0pened.

those who saw the renovated and almost rebuilt Universalist Church of the Re deemer, Sunday night. An entrance porch is the most prominent external change, but the interior is substantially new. The ceiling is supported by four large arched trusses, interseeted by lat eral arches and cross beams, while Mo safe designs, fading away as they ap- proach the center of the ceiling, produce a lofty aerial effect. Dark oak paneled wainscoting runs entirely around the au- dience room, surmounted by a broad pam el of decoration in two shades of terra | cotta, while still higher is a dark creamy | effect. The great arch at the extreme l end, containing the choir and the new | organ, is triumph of skill and taste. An ever burning light shines through stained glass at either side, above the exit doors. A new scheme of lighting is used and the soft glow is evidence of perfect success. The most noticeable change, however, is the substitu- ion of folding chairs, similar to those used in opera houses, arranged in a semi-circle. Longstaff tt Hurd may well be proud of their architectural success. Re-opening services were held, Sunday, 18th. The re-opening service proper was at 10 3Oa m; at , 45 D m, Revs J. Ii. Chapin and
 J. Smith Dodge gave addresses and special service of song was held. The new pastor, Rev l.. B. Fisher, who has been in the city during the Summer, was
 installed in the evening. Rev G. H. Elm erson preached the sermon, Rev J. il. I Chapin made the installation prayer, Rev | k. NJ. Grant the address to the pastor.
 Rev l.. II. Squircs made the address to
 the church and parish. Rain prevented
 a large audience. The pastor is young.
 earnest and ambitious and he will carry
 Although postponed, the lantern par
 ade of the local wheelmen. last week
 Thursday evening, was q success. About 100 wheels were in line and some, nota- bly w. Seltsam of the Ramblers. carried a number of lanterns: he had 24. The
 four divisions were: Ramblers, Pequon,
 hooks. Park Citys, local men. After aI extended parade, dinner was enjoyed !, at Almy's restaurant. West End. Dl
 Cummings was toast master and speeches were made by President E. C. Morris oi ] the Ramblers, Capt Moore of the Pc l auonuocks, Capt H. B. Morris of th' Park Citys, Capt w. Seltsam of th' Ramblers and Messrs Sterling, Rikeman Moore, Wakeley, Savage. This is tn
 first of series of parades which will oc } cur annually.
 Conductor George Brown of the Hous
 atomic is enjoying well earned vacation
 A York State clergyman has inyente'
 device for holding open the leaves of
 book. Four strips of spring steel ar l riveted together, loosely enough to alloy T free play. At opposite corners of tn | square are fastened, in the same manner I two similar strips with coiled vii e springs at the further ends. The holde + can be placed in any position and is il s valuable to clergymen and others. Cline S S Holmes are manufacturing them fc d the inventor.
 :. Sailer's building, Main street, w; opened to a few newspaper men aI - friends, last week. It is fine strGctur '. The Germania society will occupy pa 70 of the building.
 g. There is q law against building bo e fires in the street, but it is q dead lette | n heaps of fallen Autumn leaves and wat, W them burn with delight, though there g danger that their clothing will becou m ignited The smell of the burning leav n, is disagreeable and offensive, but not SC ing is done to prevent it.
 o Charles Morrell Calhoun and Miss Ju
 ia B., daughter of Dr c. F.. Sanford, n ,. to be married Thursday. November l, :! the South Congregational church. , Calhoun, who is in his New York bu
 ness office most of the time, owns spa . ious country home on Prospect hill, se few miles north of the city, where spends part of the Summer.
 N. I ns attack.
 ,. Ed. Hatfield, a Hartford typo, h y spent few days with friends here. of A new roof has been put on the Go 'rt building on Main street.
 co
 - The Gem rink has been in great { ~>. ~ mand, during the campaign, for poll =. cal meetings. It is large, convenient 7 access and the acoustic properties : - good. Both parties have used it ar - large as it is, it has often been found ha adequate.
 ,er Married, a5th, Miss Lizzie w., daus ire ter of B. w. Leonard. 1S0 Jackson str fill and Isaac E. Drew. Meriden coal m ,n- chant.
 ng Mrs s. II. Smith and daughter,
 Clara $. Thresher, have visited Her oi- M Smith at Hartford.
 Died, 2ith, Sarah A. Mallette, wife fly Ferris W. Plumb, 33.
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 -ad The Democrats nominated Maj ID. ro Read for State senator, the formal |
 lot giving him nine votes to eight
 is Hon D. x. Morgan.
 D Another paper is soon to make its
 pearance in Bridgeport, although it , las not depend entirely upon the local fl ar- for support. It is to be devoted to
 interests of bicyclers in the State and
 editors and stockholders are all enthV be astic wheelmen. It will be issued on 10 25th of each month and will consist Ba- eight pages. the size of the Century.