Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-13
pAun HAVEN NEWS.

 Ths Pastorase of she Firss Church =
 MT. Beard, . Divinity studsne as
 Ya1es Will Probably Be Caiiea-NeW
 Polo Tsam Organized - oonaucser
 BOrss DraWs . Horse A Founo
 Party masonic Rlccti0A-The '. ].
 Dayton Hook and Ladder Ball Last
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 ! About ten days ago the First Congrega- tional church by unanimous vote at largely attended meeting, decided to call Gerald H. Beard of the Yale Divinity school, to the psstorate of the church. On Wednesday evening the ecclesiastical society met, 0. 8. Bushnell presiding, and Fred H. fleming. way acting as clerk. The expression of opinion was very favorable to Mir. Beard, but 1t was felt that the church had made a mistake in voting to select e pastor. It was stated that of late in Congregational church. e the policy had been in a majority of cases to call . minister as acting pastor and it was considsred best to follow the example in the prsssnt case. Accordingly the meeting de- ferred action until next Monday evening. Meanwhile the church will at another meet. ing, either ct the regular weekly meeting to- night or on Sunday, reconsider the case, and probably will vote as the society indicated as ita desire. There Is no lack of harmony in the matter, but the vote of the church to settle was considered simply as on oversight In the haste with which the vote was con- sidered. MT. Beard graduates from the Di- vinity school in May, and if he accepts the call, would act ss supply until his gradua- ton, when he would become acting pastor. Mr. Trow of the Divinity church will supply tho uulpit on Sunday
 "Aunt Dinah's HuskinR Bee" held Tues- day night, netted $90. The entertainment l. to be repeated Monday evening, the pro- cesds are to be devoted to repairing tho tower.
 A handsome storm door has been placed at the inner front entrance to this church at an expense of about $100, contributed by with gilt decorations.
 On Tuesday evening two polo teams, members of the New Haven Bicycle club, competed ct tho Quinnipiac rink, and the successful men arc to compose the club polo team which will play in the league of New England bicycle clubs this season. The uni- forms for the team are nearly ready.
 George Fl. Borst, relief conductor of the horse railroad at the Fair Haven end, won @ Ane horse at the Unity commandery fair. He purchased one ticket and drew . $200 horse, . fine animal and good roader. He says he bought bushels of tickets, but never before drew Q prize.
 A pound party was given in the parlors of the Second church Wednesday evening which was largely attended. There was . large contribution of pound packages, which were auctioned of at satisfactory prices. The ahair was under the auspices of the Y. P. S. C.E.
 The Second church Sunday school has chosen these officers: Superintendent, Lewis Frisbie; assistant superintendent, John H. Thompson; lady assistant, Julia A. Barnes; superintendent of juvenile department, Addie F. Gaylord; secretary, Arthur F. fleming way; assistant secretary, John E. O. Lan- craft; treasurer. Merritt A. Farren; librarians, O. D. Parmalee, Clifford B. Hemingway, Willstt II. Kellogg, William O. Curtiss and Arthur E. B. Moody.
 The magnificent sunset last evening was witnessed by very many people. It was said to be as brilliant as any display of old sol during the entire year.
 The Ladies' society of Grand avenue Bap. tist church met with Mrs. John HcGregor Wednesday evening, and was largely attend cd. Several ladies of this church attended the quarterly meeting of the New Haven Foreign Missionary society at Bridgeport yesterday.
 This evening st Quinnipiac rink the New
 
 game with Fair Haven team.
 Crawford council No. 19, R. and s. M., has elected officers as follows:
 Frank Ray. T. I. M. Isaac Mallory, D. T. I. NJ; Albert H. Cargill, P. 0. of w.; John O. Rowland, secretary and treasurer; Joel F. Bradley, Con-; John J. Dayton, s.; James Boyce, Sen.
 Pulaski chapter No. 26, R. A. M.; John J. Dayton, M. E. H. F.; John H. Potter, E. K R. J. Ennever, E. s.; John o. Rowland, tresurer; Wilfred T. Thomson, secretary; Charles l. Curtiss, 0. of H.; Charles Finch, E. s.; Edwin Kelsey, R. A. O.; Edward N. Holiday, 3d V.; Isaac Mallory, 2d V.; AL bert H. Cargill, lst V.; Frank Ray, tyler. These officers were installed Wednesday eve. ming by John o. Rowland of this place, grand high priest of Connecticut, assisted by Will fred T. Thomson, the retiring high priest of the chapter.
 The ball of J. J. Dayton fire company last evening in the big Quinnipiac rink was . great suooess. Although this is . young hre company, it's capacity for conducting suc- ssssful social gatherings seems unlimited. The affair of last evening was another in the ssries of thoroughly enjoyable entertain. ments that the Daytons have conceived and prosecuted with success. There was hne music, the dance programme was happily ar- ranged and the attendance satisfactory. from several out-of-town were present.