Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-11-26
CITY AND SUBURBS.

 The Companions of the Forest will meet this evening.
 The snow and rainfall up to noon to-day was .99 inches.
 Rev J. Curtin of the church of the Sacred Heart, New Haven, formerly of St | Patrick's, this city, is in town to-day. Miller & Peck will cover the City hall floor with crash for the Thanksgiving eve dance of the First division, A. o. H. The drawing of many articles left over from the church of the Immaculate Con- ception fair will take place this evening. | James H. Murnan and John D. Bolan will attend meeting of the district officers of the A. o. F. at Bridgeport this even ing. The articles not yet disposed of at the Immaculate Conception fair will be drawn for this evening. No admission fee will be charged. Michael Brennan and Miss Johannah Iawlor were married by the Rev J. Ii. Mulcahy at the church of the Immaculate Conception at : a. m. to-day. The many friends of Mir and Mrs John J. Donegan assembled at their residence on Scovill street last evening to celebrate the fifth anniversary of their marriage. The Rev E. c. Gardner, for eight years rector of St Mchaels church at Naugat uck has sent his resignation to the board of trustees, which was accepted by them. About S24, ,OOO of the water rents have been paid, leaving balance of S2,OOO yet u be collected. On December 10 the water will be shut off from all whose bills are unpaid.
 Waterbury boot and shoe dealers will be interested to know that a New Haven merchant has been arrested under the lottery law for giving prizes with his wares.
 The announcement was made at St Pat rick's church yesterday that the services of the Forty Hours Alteration will begin at the 10:30 mass next Sunday and will con clude with solemn high mass Tuesday morning.
 William Phalen, aged 19 years, died of pneumonia at the residence of his parents on Pleasant street early yesterday morning. He was member of the A. O. H. and Foresters. His funeral will take place to- morrow at S:30 a. m.
 Leola, the 6 year old daughter of George w. Lewis of 167 South Main street, died this morning after a short illness with diphtheria. The remains will be placed in metallic sealed casket and taken to Nor wich tomorrow for interment
 John Whalen of this city who was given two years in states prison last January for burglary and one year for jail breaking in attempting to escape from New Haven jail while awaiting trial, has petitioned the board of pardons for his release.
 Andrew Mahaney, father of D. J. Nah aney of the Brooklyn hotel, died suddenly at his home in Ansonia Friday night from an attack of Bright's disease. MT Mahaney was well advanced in years and had long been a resident of Ansonia. He was buried this morning at 9 o'clock.
 Brass City Hose Go, No 6, made run out in quick time yesterday, afternoon but failed to discover fire. The wires lead ing to their house became crossed ringing the alarm, and like good firemen they re- sponded although the storm was raging like mad.
 Michael Guilfoile's new and commo- dious refrigerator near the New England station is completed. It will be conducted by the Waterbury Beef and Provision Co., joint stock corporation. The company intend to do a large wholesale business and have all the means for conducting such business.
 Connecticut jewellers are warned to look out for gang of thieves who started from Buffalo and are working their way east Their plan is to enter a store and while the clerk is waiting on them seize tray ol handful of valuables and run. It is bold game, but has been tried successfully ir several places.
 The funeral of the late James H. Curley was attended this morning from his late residence on Spring street to the church of the Immaculate Conception, where mass of requiem was sung. The Ipallbearers were: John A. Moran, Dennis H. Terney, Patrick Holohan, Edward McGrath, Thomas Conlon and Thomas c. Eonnor.
 John w. Gaffney has completed his con- tract of the large factory erected by him for the White Dental Manufacturing com pany on Staten Island, New York. Tracy Bros who have contracted to do the wood work have a large force of men employed, and it is expected that the building will be ready for occupancy early in the spring
 The fair of the Sacred Heart church will continue for the next two evenings, the price of admission being reduced to ten cents. Tonight the following musical programme will be rendered Chorus of Darky Dancers; Slavery Days" solo and chorus by Joseph Costello assisted by the colored glee club.
 All who desire to attend night school the coming winter should make application al once to the committee on evening schools consisting of Rev J. A. Mulcahy. H. F. Bassett and NJ. s. Crosby. Schools will be provided in such localities as will provide at least thirty applicants. Should there be demand for it school of higher grade than the ordinary evening school will be established
 The will of the late Mrs Mary Woods was offered for probate to-day. In it she directs that after the payment of her jus debts the estate be divided into three equal parts and bequeaths one part to eacf of her daughters, namely Julia Clafy, Mary Farley and Thereas Woods. The will was dated Oct 20, 1888, and was witnessed by Emile and Ernest Shops and Edward F. Cole, and Edward w. Mcdonald is named executor. Owing to the pressure of important business Dl Mcdonald found it impossible to act ant the probate court appointed Owen Woods husband of the deceased, exscntor.
 Yesterday was the fftieth anniversary of the marriage of MT and Mrs Merritt Platt of 24 Linden street, and the occasion WAS made memorable by a quiet little ra