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Morning journal and courier., 1888-01-04
POLO.
The New Ravens Give the Meridens a Had Beating.

The New Havens Give the Meridens a Bad Beating.
 The New Ravens played brilliant game last night and defeated the Meridens at the Polo rink with comparative ease. The score stood seven to one in their favor The Meri- dens played their usual rough game, but the scientific playing of the home team was what won the game. They played all around their opponents. The goal work of Watson was simply marvellous. During the game three cheers were proposed for him and they were given with all the lung power of the spectators stWe don't want Curley," cried someone. Hannaford was up to his mean ness again. There isn't player in the league to-day who can compare with him in his brute playing. When player stops playing and without any provocation whacks an op- posing player Intentionally with his hockey it is about time that he was put off the floor altogether. This was just what Hannaford did last night to Cunning. The latter showed himself gentleman by not striking back. One of Newcombe's drives to the side of the cage hit Lampkin in his left side and he had to quit playing for few minutes. But one foul was called. That was on Dunning for tripping
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LOCAL NEWS.
Brief Mention.


 ding invitations speciality at Dor
 public schools reopened yesterday.
 rora lodge has it's installation and ban
 Friday night.
 Gas Light company elected the old
 of directors Monday.
 swollen Naugatuck has overhowed JUS cellars in Naugatuck and Union City. iss M L. Kirechner filled the place of the
 soprano at the First church, Waterbury, day.
 rs. Nelly Brigham will speak at 102 Snge street Thursday evening at 7:30 cock.
 Lawyer s. F. Newell of Bristol died sud enly of heart disease Monday night, aged ,izty-four.
 About ,5OO guests will. be accommodated st Hiram lodge's installation and banquet to- aorrow night.
 Owing to a sudden attack of illness Clara torris will be unable to appear at the Hy- 5erion this week.
 A seal went up Mystic river recently as far as 6e bridge and was seen there at intervals AT an hour or more.
 he Church of the Immaculate Conception, waterbury, Rev. MT. Mulcahy paster, has ,ust been freed from debt.
 The Humphrey street church is consider ing the advisability of extending call to Re-. MT. Luckey, promising and talented speaker.
 l Ladies' Union Foreign missionary prayer meeting will be held Thursday, January 5, at , o'clock in the lecture room of the Church of ne Redeemer.
 Tae regular monthly meeting of the Woman's Church Missionary association was he;d in the Trinity building, Temple street, Testerdsy afternoon.
 Mrs. Francis, wife of Walter R. Francis, the Dixwell avenue druggist, is, her many friends will be glad to learn, recovering from quite severe illness.
 The works of the Seymour Manufacturing company at Seymour were burned Monday night, loss $6O, 900; supposed to be fully in sured. The fire was caused by an overloaded journal. %s
 The next monthly meeting of the managers ot the Home for the Friendless will be held a5 the house of Mrs. T. H. Bishop, 215 Church street, Wednesday afternoon, January
 
 4th, at 3 o'clock.
 AL. Traeger won the first prize, Win chester rifle, at the Gun clubs shoot Mon. day, and Frank Potter second prize, Win chester rife; third prize to L. Widman, and fourth to Charles Lsngden.
 Mr. Jacob Gruener, who died in Southing- ton last week and was buried last Thursday was younger brother of MT. Martin Gruene, ct Hine Place, this city. He died after very brief illness with pneumonia. He leaves a young son, a married daughter and grand son.
 Colonel John J. Foster, agent for Madame Januschek, is at the Tontine arranging for the noted actress appearance in this city next Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. Col. Eos ter is an old New Havener and graduate o1 Yale. He was teacher in the old lancas tsrian school after graduation.
 Ex-Gov. Joel Parker of New Jersey, who died suddenly in Philadelphia Sunday, wal aoy ernor of that State when our Second regi rnent paid it's famous visit to Waverly, and was on the platform when the Second wal received there. His death removes another of the famous war governors. He was Gov ernor of the State in 1862 and again in 1871
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NASHVILLE.
A Coming Concert Six atfng by Electric
 LIght-S0cfaI Times.

A Coming Concert Six attng by Electric
 LIght-SocfaI Times.
 A concert and readings, to which many are looking forward with pleasant anticipatiens, are announced to be given at the Methodist church next Wednesday evening. Postmaster Isbell will give selections grave and gay in his own talented way, and Mrs. Mansfield, formerly of the United church choir this city, and Miss Woodmansee, both of Vest vile, will sing, a duet from Il Trovatore being among the selections and to be re- peated by request, it having met much favor when sung by them at arecent entertainment in the place.
 A supper was given at the Methodist church, Rev. Mr. Fordham, pastor, New Years night. A large company was present and had a fine social time.
 The electric lights are approved unanimous ly by all the numerous law-abiding inhabi- tants, and the youth who skate nightly on Beecher's pond are delighted, the pond being brilliantly illuminated by one of these night illutninators. Good skating also on Dicker- mans.
 The many friends of the postmaster's wife, Mrs. Isbell, are glad to hear that she is con valescent after long illness.
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OBITUARY.
sudden Death Of Miss Sadie AdelIne
 TaVeg.

sudden Death Of Miss Sadie Adeune
 Taves.
 M5ss Sadie Adeline, eldest child of Paul and Sarah TaYes, died suddenly Monday Inorning at her home on Beers street. On Friday Miss Taves contracted slight cold, but was not considered in any danger until Sunday night, when symptoms of peritonitis were manifest, and early Monday morning death ensued.
 The deceased was of a bright, sunny dis position and may truly be said to have been the angel of her home circle. Just blooming into womanhood, the future looked bright sud fair, but death, the fell destroyer, came and she was called away from earth, with its pain and sorrow, it's diseoursgements and disaopointments, to dwell in the realm where pan and sorrow never come and where all is ing, always selieitous for the welfare of others, she endeared herself to all, and to know her was to love her. On the mother the blow falls most heavily, as the deceased had arrived at an age where she could share tf,s mothers trials and cares and give solace in hours of sorrow and discouragsment HardIy less severe will the news of his aaunhter's death fall on the father, who, -ynen he bade her goodbye only few weeks ago to return to his post of duty in 8 distant uort. left her in the enjoyment of perfect health and in the full expectation of soon meeting again. but on earth this can never be, and only in the land beyond the shadows will they meet again. Miss Tayes was 2 young lady much loved by her friends and aegnaintances, who tender the stricken fam- Hs heartfelt sympathy in this the hour of thAsr great sorrow.
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H1geanum's Sensation.

M1DDLErowN, Conn.,, Jan. 3.-There is probably no foundation for the sensational reports concerning the disappearance of Post master Gilbert of Higganum, except that he has been absent five days. His postofice ac- counts, domestic relations and business af- fairs are all right and his friends think he r.iIl
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Given Away Free

Given Away Free
 Every day until January 1st. We have placed in our show window 8 sample of our special Christmas presents to be given away to all purchasers of one pound of tea. They consist of large majolica pitchers, decorated China pitchers, majoliea butter dishes, elaborate vases (ten inches high), china cups and sau- cers, glass and majolica dishes; handsome decorated pink vases, scrap and autograph albums, nine inch nickel plated shears Gust what every young and old lady wants), large size wax dolls, children's sets, etc., etc. Just look in our window and see for yourself. Remember they are given away every day. Holiday goods sold for cash at bottom prices. All goods guaranteed satisfactory money refunded. Centennial American Tea compa- ny, 363 State street. N. B.-Handsome calls enaars given away gratis Christmas week with fire alarm signals. d12 If
 Scrap baskets in all designs at almost your own price at
 BRAnLEY's, 96s Chapel street,
 d20 If One door above rink.
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YALE UNIVERSITY.

Yale Receives an Unqualified Gift of
 S2O,OOO From B LOnden Banker, a
 Graduate of the Class of '25.
 Yale university has received within the past few days a generous gift of twenty thousand dollars from MT. Alexander Dun- can of London, graduate of the class of 1895, which is intended to be used in such way as the authorities of the university may deem for it's best interests. Such gifts to the general funds of the university have a peculiar value.
 The Board of Relief Organizes For
 1888.
 The board of relief met Monday and or ganized. David O'Donnen was elected chair man and John F. Morris clerk. The board
 will sit at the room of the board of assessors,
 City Hall, twenty days to hear appeals. Beginning this year the board attends to the $1, ,000 soldiers exemptions, which has pre-
 viously been done by the board of assessors.
 Last year these exemptions amounted to about $500, ,00O, and it is believed that the exemptions will reach $500, 900 this year. Arrived Just in Time to Save Three Lives.
 Yesterday morning the three little daugh- ters of Conrad Hein of 253 Grand avenue
 narrowly escaped suffocation by gas which escaped from stove in the room. The old ' est is eleven years old. MT. and Mrs. Hein went away to spend the night and left the in- nocents in charge of the servant girl. The girl did not know exactly how to work the stove dampers, so when she retired she left \ the Hampers of the stove in the children's room in such way that it was not long be-
 fore gas began pouring out. But for the timely arrival of the parents st an early hour in the morning tae children must have suffocated to death. No time was lost in administering proper remedies and in throwing open the house. The children were brought back to cons sciousness. but last night they were very X weak and plainly showed the terrible ordeal through which they had passed. NEW HEALTH OFFICER. Dr. Samuel w. WiIIfstOn Elected to Fill \ Dr. L1ndsIeY's Unexpired Term-1, ,642 Nuisances Abated During the Year 1887.
 The board of health met in executive ses- sion last evening and elected Dr. Samuel W. Williston health officer to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Dr. Ilindsley. On the informal ballot the vote stood: Dr., Williston 3, Dr. F. W. Wright 2, Dr. Doo- little 1. Another ballot resulted likewise, but on the second formal ballot Dr. Willis ton received 4 and Dr. Wright and Dr. Deo- little one each and Dr. Williston was de- clared elected. The newly elected health officer is a well known physician and will ] make, it is thought, an excellent health off, cer He was elected to fill the unexpired term which ends in April.
 Clerk Bailey made his annual report. There \ were g, ,433 inspections and 1,642 nuisances reported and ordered abated. Several nuisances were reported and or dered abated.
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Wednesday, January 4, 1888.

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY. VIslass-se on Cloaks-Monson & Carpenter. tunity-Thls Off1ce.
 At Druggists. E. HaA & Son:
 Grand Opera, House. yisions-W s. Hickey. ortunity-H. Machol. ndel 6 Freedman. ~->- ,ent-Dr E. W. Clark. of Aldermen. ayen Insurance Company. ty Insurance Company. s-R. w. Mills.
 per & Nichols
 1ogarth Academy. e-H. Machol. Estate of Nathan Booth. Estate of Amasa Porter. s-H. Machol. ssence-At Druggists. Carpets-H B. Armstrong Co. oalouse Bonds-Edward Sweet & Co. echanics' Bank. ts of Paris-New Haven Opera House. [-51 Vernon Street. cd Worker-C. M. Provost. ,tor's Nffice-Physician. uation-45 Frank Street. uatien-327 Cedar Street. uatien-96 Webster Street. Istitute-MIs. Cady. m-Gaffey's Shorthand School.
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Notes.

The Meridens defeated the Hartfords Monday in Hartford ry
 Watson has not decided yet whether he will stay or not. In all probability he will s Since Hartford has been losing little is said of Biley's phenomenal work at goal.
 Bridgeport defeated Waterbury Monday 5 to 4 Abercrombie made 25 stops and Babbitt 29.
 The New Ravens won all five games last week while Hartford lost four, all she played.
 The reason James Donnely doesn't referee any more is because the league will not pay him $5 a game and expenses.
 The New Havens did not start the new year very well. h the afternoon tisez were defeated in Mef den to 2 and In the eyening at Bridgeport the B-idgeports defeated them to 3.
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New Year,s Calls.

The custom of making New Years calls was not any more popular this year than for some time past. It seems to be losing its grip in certain measure. The decadence of the custom is much regretted by many of our townspeople, especially by the young gentlemen. There were, however, many ex- ceedingly pleasant private receptions in this city reports fromwhich by those who attended. attest that they were greatly enjoyed. In Wallingford several pleasant receptions were held by Wallingford young ladies, and the New Haven gen tlenssn who attended laslen with souvenirs which they woreen tIleir coal fronts pronounced their visis one ' hich they
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The Mayors Reception.

Mayor York and wife received and were assisted by Mrs. c. H. Stilson, Mrs. H. s. Holcomb, Mrs. H. Judson of Brooklyn, Miss York, Miss Horton, Miss Holcomb, Miss Whittlesey, Miss Page of Orange, Miss Cone of Hartford and Miss HawIey of Bridgeport. This was one of the most pleasant events of the day and the grace and beauty of the galaxy of young ladies in attendance suggested to the numerous handsome young gentlemen who attended that calling upon the Mayor had an additional charm and at- traction aside from the pleasant duty of the loyal citizen, irrespective of politcis in be- slowing the compliments of the season upon so genial an official and representative of our municipality. The good cheer was most tempting and abundant, and the reception was largely attended.
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wRATMER RECORD.

INDICATIONS FOR TO-DAY.
 WAR DEPARTMENT, OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL. SERVICE. TNGToH. D. C.. 1 a. m., Jan. 4. 1888. England and Eastern New York: War weather, followed by rain, fresh to brisk winds, becoming southerly.
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FIRST MEETING OF THE YEAR.

The Board of Selectmen Meet and
 Initiate Their New Member.
 The new board of selectmen held their first meeting for 1888 last evening. Informal talks on various business matters was the order of the evening. Selectman Hughes, the new member, was welcomed by hearty handshsking and will soon be an experienced and popular town father The following bills were approved: Outside poor $299, roads and bridges $642, Springside farm S58 50, old farm $2S. 50.
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Meeting of the State Board of Health.
 The State board of health he d their quar- terly meeting at Hartford yesterday, Presi- dent Burr presiding. The board has held five meetings during the year 1887 and all the members were present except on one oe- casion. Reports from various towns, etc., were received and other routine business tra1Gantnd
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Week Of Prayer.

O: Gaffey's shorthand school, 49 Church street, opens January 9th. Day and evening sessions. Make application this week.
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OLIVE BRANCH COUNCIL.

A Pleasant Occasion Long to be Re-
 membered.
 Officers installed in Olive Branch council last evening were: Councillor, E. P. Dor sett, assistant councillor. Mrs. Mary Bald win; vice councillor. F. Buck; assistant vice councillor, Miss Mary Beers; treasurer, George filling; financial secretary, Mrs. Mary Futile; recording secretary, Mrs. N. E. Beers; assistant recording secretary, Mrs. H. L. Smith; guide, Miss Flossie Rowe; assis- tant, Mrs. Wood; inside guard, Miss Lizzie Nesbit; outside guard, D.. w. Smith; trus- tee, A. T. Hotchkiss. Immediately after the officers wers installed the council was closed and number of visitors were invited in and drive whist party was enjoyed by all A bountiful supply of cake and fruit was served. During the evening the cash prize of $5 from the fair recently held in old Union armory was drawn, No. F being the ! lucky number. The holder can have the prize by calling at No. 30 Olive street, left hand bell. Some of the members and visitors ! rendered some very fine music cn the piano and the evening was passed very pleasantly | It is intended to hold a series of these soci- ' ables-one each manufacturing the winter, ! as they have proved success. MT. Clarence Englehardt and MT. Robert Lightbourne were present and rendered some very fine
 songs, which were much enjoyed by all pres ent,
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We are willing to give the coming Poultry Show Cheld at Polo Rink, New Haven, Jan. 9th to 9th, 'ss,) little free sadvertising. as it gives us such good opportunity to do some Growing" on oursown account.
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Week of prayer services are being held every evening this week st the German M. E. church, Rev. MT. Hopmann pastor, and are well attended.
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WATERBURY, Jan. 3.-Waterbury defeated Bridgeport in polo tonight by a score of Il to 5. Cunningham, the first rush of the Wa terburys, was hit in the groin by the ball and knocked senseless. He revived and went on with the game, which was delayed fifteen minutes
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Anti-POvertY.

Mr. T. w. Curtis writes: "Persons inter- ested in forming an Anti-Poverty society or Social Reform league are invited to attend 8 meeting to be held in Loomis' Temple of Music (the ante-room) Friday evening at 7:3O pm"
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Vessels to Winter at Long Wharf.
 The following vessels are laid up at the wharf for the winter: Freestone, G. A. Hay den, Gill & Baird, A. G. Pease, Silas Brain erd, B. F. Brainard, Albus, Sallie E. Lud- lam
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WfnterTerm

Will reopen this evening at 7:30 o'clock at the Hogarth academy.
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Chrirtnas at East Hnyen.

Christ church, East Haven, was filled with
 happy company of people on Saturday eve-
 ming last to observe the festivities of which
 old and young never tire at Christmas time.
 At 7:30 in the evening prayer was said. An
 address to the children by the Rev. MT. Bailey of Branford followed. He told pleasant story about three kings who belonged some where in Great Britain and who all became
 better men by what happened to them one Christmas night. The Christmas tree, laden with gifts, was then lighted and presents were found and carried to every woman and every child present. The only gentleman who was remembered by Santa Claus was the new organist of the church, MT. George Braddock
 Several hymns and two anthems were sung during the evening by the choir, which has
 lately been in training under the personal direction of the rector, the Rev. MT. Wester- man. The following is the programme of music rendered on Christmas day:
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Subscription Hates.

OLE YEAR, $6.OO; SIX MONTHS, $3.UO; rHRzE MONTHS, s1.5O; ONE MONTE. 90 CENTS ONE WEEK, 15 CENTS; SINGLE COPIES, CENTS.
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Lacquer trays from 20c. to $5 at Bradley's, 96S Chapel, one door above rink.
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Y'Tse farmers in their swamps we're sure couId find the roots and plants that cure, If by their knowledge, they only knew For iust the disease each one grew. Take courage now and Swamp Rootn try,
 H5r kidney, liver and bladder complaints }
 ssa fhis ramedy fau can rely.
 lIa esss1 recommended by Wells & Cal sss as syhoiesaEs agents, New Haven.
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Japanese crumb trays and brushes at Brad leY's, 968 Chapel street. one door above rink
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The Game af Waterbury.

Score-New Ravens z, Meridens l. Stops at goal Watson 25, Lampkin 21; fouls, New Haven 1. Ref eree-Perkins.
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Mental Healing.

Mrs. Julia Anderson Root, the metaphysi- elan from California, is again in the city and will begin class in the science on Thursday evening at 142 York street. Will also re- ceive patients from 10 to 12 a. m. and to 6 n.
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HN FILL RLASTt

The Great Clearing-Out Sale at Mendel & Freedman's. 772 Chapel Street-E Goods Marked Downto Alm est Noths ing in order to Reduce Our Large | Stock.
 Read! Read! Ladies' cashmere gloves, value 25c,
 Marked Down to IOc. Ladies' kid gloves, value 75c,
 Marked Down to 29c. Children's wool mittens, value 10c,
 Marked Down to Be- Ladies' vests, 38c quality,
 Marked Down to 19c. Mems shirts and drawers, best 40c quality ever shown,
 Marked Down to 25c. Mems cambric shirts, 50c quality,
 Marked Down to 25c. Toboggan hoods at 121lc.
 Jersey caps, with tassels, at 1213c.
 Misses hand knit skirts, value $1,
 Marked Down to 25c.
 Ladies' jackets, worth 75c,
 Marked Down to 39c.
 Children's scarlet vests, all wool, value 5Oc,
 Marked Down to 12 1-2c. Ladies' white nurse aprons with deep tucks, worth 25c,
 Marked D0WR to l1c. Sl.25 Corsets for 69c. @I Corsets for A9C. SOc. Corsets for 25c, 39c. Corsets for 1Sss s2 Jerseys for Sl.25. SI.5O Jerseys for 9sc. g ss5c. Jerseys Jerseys for for sse. see. Do not miss the great sale at Mendel & Freedman's, 772 Chapel street. Custom made shirts at same price usually paid for ready made shirts at mendeI & Freedman's, 772 Chapel street.
 We make the best shirts in the world to \ order at $1 each, any size, width or length desired. Fit guaranteed. MemdeI & Freedman, 772 Chapel Street. Now is the Time. Trouserings made to order at $5 and ups \ wards, former price $S and $10. These are | not old goods, but new lot of one hundred | different patterns just bought in New York ! and contain some rare bargains. | H. MACHoL, the Tailor, 735 Chapel street, l Opposite City Market. Take D. K. and be o. K. See ad. m7tf See Johnson & Brothers ad. on third page. Reduced Prices.
 Suitings, large variety to select from, ! made to order from $20 and upwards, for mer price $5O, at
 H. MAcHoL's, the Tailor,
 735 Chapel street, | Opposite City Market. Odd lots of Japanese cups and saucers al | popular prices
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Suitings, a large variety to select from, made to order from $20 and upwards, for mer price $3O, at
 H. MAcHoL's, the Tailor,
 735 Chapel street,
 Opposite City Market.
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Other Events.

The New Haven Yacht club held recep- tion at it's rooms in the Lyon building.
 The Y. N. 0. A. had exercises in their rooms in the evening. Rev. George E. Reed spoke to the young men. There was class drill in the gymnasium under Instructor Johnson. Many from out of the city visited the rooms during the day and expressed themselves as much pleased at the workings of the association.
 The Quinnipiac and the Mercantile clubs held New Year's receptions equalling in suc- cess any ever held by those prominent and influential organizations.
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would like to repeat three times week at

Reception of sassacus Encampment.
 The Sassacus encampment held a reception at the Polo rink which was patronized by 8
 large throng. Many prominent guests throughout the State were present to partioi- pate in the reception and 8 general good time was held. The members of the encamp- ment gave an exhibition drill and displayed great skill in their manoeuvers and were loudly applauded. The affair lasted until quite late in the evening and proved to be one of the most enjoyable receptions of the day tE1