Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-04-07
CITY AND SUBURBS.

UlII ANU NUbUKbN.
 Prof. Holl1nans dancing class had de- lightful sociable at Lyra hall last evening.
 The Concordia Singing society held re- hearsal last evening.
 Oscar J. Ziegler is the local representa- tive of the New York Clipper.
 L. S. Bronson has returned from the south much benefited by the trip
 The grand officers of the Odd Fellows will visit Townsend lodge Monday evening, April 16.
 To-day is the city's pay day and City Clerk Kilduf was kept busy passing out orders.
 Dr c. w. s. Frost will build residence on a lot he has purchased adjoining Robert Lowe on Central avenue.
 Unless the wind prevents it Adt & Brothers will will give free stereoptican exhibition on Bank street this evening.
 The "Alone in London" company left on the 8;26 a. m. train to day for New Haven where they play this afternoon and even- ing.
 In the district court this morning Judge Cowell decided the suits brought by snow shovelers against the New England road according the plaintiffs 30 cents an hour and $2O damages.
 A number of young men who are inter ested in photography met last evening and organized the Waterbury Photographic society with c. R. Panost president, Alfred A. Adt secretary and w. E. Mooring treasurer.
 The remains of Mary E. the bright 10 year old daughter of MT and Mrs James MoMo Cofo Ia iol yesterday, were taken to Hartford on the 1 p. m. train to-day for inte1ment at MT McManus's former home.
 Two weeks ago Mrs Catherine Mcdonald died, leaving three children, the oldest a girl of IA years. They were orphans and some charitable friend has gotten up a raff1e for an eight day clock which will take place at No 40 Baldwin street May 5.
 Treasurer Snagg of the State Firemen's association has sent check for $110 to Reiahold Hosback of Hose Co. No. 3 of Bridgeport, who has been suffering for 55 days from attack of pneumonia contracted while attending fire on the 2d of February
 John H. Smith returned from trip to Florida yesterday and is stopping with M. Carroll on Bank street. During the bliz- gard last month he was enjoying straw berries and sunshine. He was in Jackson vile during President Clevelands visit there and had bow from the president and his charming wife. He says his trade is very brisk in the south.
 The railroad commissioners of this state have sent petition to the interstate com merce commission at Washington, in which they call attention to the loss of life among brakemen while coupling freight cars, and request that some action be taken towards securing safe coupler for such cars. They also recommend the system of heat ing passenger cars by steam from the loco motive.
 Charley Munson, tail brakeman on Con- ductor Benedict's train, who is known among the employees of the road as Bob" Munson, was to day promoted to the posi- tion of baggage master on Conductor Tolles' 5:30 a. m. train for Bridgeport, re turning at 9 p. m. This promotion will give him chance to live with his parents on Meadow street. Mike Carroll, tail brakeman on Conductor Tolles train, has taken MT Munson's place on Conductor Benedict's train.
 Mike Moran and Mike Lyons were in dulging in little scrap on Dublin street last night when Officer Cahey swooped down upon them and run them triumph
  they were each fined $1 and costs. Rich ard O'Brien of Naugatuck, who some two weeks ago was arrested for assaulting D. w. White, editor of the Naugatuck Agita- tor, was also arrested by Officer Cahey last night in a very drunken condition. He was fined $1 and costs.
 At the meeting of the Waterbury demo- cratic club last evening growth of mem bership was reported, and the committee appointed to hire headquarters reported that they had secured the large front room on the second floor of Browns building, East Main street. There were several en- thusiastic speeches by prominent members, and great interest was manifested in the organization. The committee on bylaws was not ready to report, and the meeting adjourded until Monday, April 16. Cor nelius Maloney presided in the absence ot President Elisha Leavenworth, who was detained at home.
 The Union armory was filled with g large crowd of young people last night The occasion was the fifth annual sociable given by the Big Seven Social club. The grand march of 76 couples was led by F E. Cunningham and Miss Jennie Carey The Amphion orchestra furnished music and l. Utfendale did the prompting. The evenings entertainment was in charge o1 the following committees: Floor-F. E Cunningham, director, assisted by Dennis Slavin, William Dillon, Timothy Thomp son, John Bowers, Edward McGuo, Will liam Hogan; Arrangement-F. B. Gun ningham, James Duggan, Dennis Slavin Edward Boylan, John Kerwin; Reception James Crapnell, Henry Duggan, Joseph Slavin.