Morning journal and courier., 1888-06-12

public schools closed for the summer. Sev- eral of the teachers held Q sort of anniversary with suitable literary exercises given by the scholars. In district No. Miss May Bas- sett's school enjoyed very pleasant and in- teresting afternoon with dialogues, recita- tions and music. In the Center district Miss Louise Linsley and her scholars gave a recep- ton to their friends in the district and sever al from other districts. Many hours have been spent by teacher and scholars in prepa- ration for the event and they feel well repaid, not only by the good they have gained them selves, but also for the manifest pleasure given-fheir friends. After the exercises Rev. Mir. Lusk. in brief but well spoken words, presented Miss Linsley with 8 handsome wicker rocking chair, 8 gift from the schol- ars The exercises were interspersed with lively songs by the teachers and scholars, who all seem to be quite proficient in that line.
 MT. and Mrs. c. B.. Smith are receiving congratulations on the arrival of son to make their home complete, they having two daughters
 Mrs. J. H. Devine, who does considerable in poultry raising, has now sixty chickens, and one among them is curiosity if not the only one>on record. It has no eyes. The little thing is several days old and seems as well and lively as the rest of the family and probably does not know but that is the cona- mon lot of chickens.
 Mrs. and Miss Ostrander from Wisconsin, who are visiting friends in town, have now gone to New Haven for few days visit to friends there.
 Mrs. L. P. Futile and daughter left this morning for Berlin to attend the fifteenth wedding anniversary of Mrs. Tuttle's uncle, MT. Albert Barnes, superintendent of the Berlin Bridge company.
 Hamden.
 June 11.-"Children's Day" was observed last Sabbath afternoon at the Methodist Episcopal church on Hamden Plains. The pastor, Rev. Nathan Hubbell, preached a special sermon to the Sunday school in the Heart"-Prov. B and 26. The programme as rendered by the little folks included choice recitations and singing, Mr. Clifford Mun- son superintendent, besides excellent vocal music by the newly formed choir, MT. Howard G. Ford, leader. The extensive and beauti- ful floral display was great feature, Whlie several sweet voiced canaries sang for ''all they were worth.n A vast congregation completely filled the handsome church, in- cluding the gallery. The collection for the Educational society amounted to SS4, double that of any previous year.
 Day Spring lodge, E. and A. M., with many visiting brethren, recently called in 8 body on Pastor Hubbell at the parsonage, Hamden Plains, spending delightful even- ing and closing with one of their famous banquets.
 The new building on Hamden Plains near the M E. parsonage to be used as 8 market by Mir. Charles Warner is receiving it's finish ing touches.
 Mr. Edward D. Sanford is preparing to rebuild his dwelling house on Hamden Plains, which was totally destroyed by fire last winter.
 A cry, loud, deep and universal, goes out necessarily for the extension of the Dixwell avenue horse railroad to Centerville, as it's charter demands. A movement is on foot in social circles to secure charter for 8 new line of horse cars to run from Union depot through Meadow, George and Orchard streets and the boulevard to Centerville. In the judgment of many prominent citizens there ! is money in it besides great public accom- mediation.
 The Rev. Nathan Hubbell, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church on the Plains, started yesterday for Fort Edward (N. Y., Institute, and will stop at Saratoga en route. He was elected one of the visitors to that in ! stitution at the recent session of the New | York East conference.