Morning journal and courier., 1890-07-09
FAIR HAVEN NEWS.


Fair Haven the Coolest Plaee-A Car
nival OF the SwInamers-A Cargo of
SpiIes From tho East-The Health
of DR.. Charles II. TIL
the vacatlonists-EXeur of the
Brewers-The Seaside Park q Good
Place to Fire Salutes-The Successful
Picnic of she Baptist Church-The
Excursion Of the Second Church to
Lighthouse Point To-Day.
With the thermometer standing among the
nineties in the shade yesterday there was
general desire to find the coolest place posi-
BILE. The opinion is prevalent that Fair
Haven embraces the coolest section of the
city In summer time. With the territory
almost surrounded by water and the sea
breezes sweeping up the rivers this section is
well adapted for residence in summer. The
coolest place yesterday was in the vicinity of
the Grand avenue bridge, where the sea
breezes were delightfully."- refreshing. mhe
cooling temperature is apparent when people
reach GAINESVILLE bridge and thence eastward
to the Quinnipiac river the scslding heat is
materially tempered. The people who were
fortunate enough to remain in Fair Haven
yesterday could congratulate themselves that
they were in the coolest part of the state, ex.
cepting, perhaps, the seashore.
There were scores of boys bathing in the
rivers all day yesterday, the Quinnipiac be-
ing the favorite resort for the swimmers
The favorite diving place was from the roof
of Moody's barn on the east side, where there
was clear fall of fifteen feet at high tide.
Many persons watched the boys Chamber up
this roof and dive into the river. Several
years ago there was quite an agitation in
favor Of locating public bathing house on
the upper Quinnipiac, but the oystermen OPP
posed 1t so studiously that the scheme failed
There is not much demand by Fair Haven
people for bath house as the boys have
plenty of bathing privileges along the miles
of river front and it is seldom that there is
complaint from the people. There are fav-
orite resorts for bathers on the Quinnipiae
but there are no places more populsr than
"Oarmargo" which has had SO favorable
reputation In this line for years and the
sand spit in the river near Air Line bridge
at lew tide.
Postmaster Moore and wife have returned
from Hartford where they had pleasant
visit with the family of Joseph Weibel on
Fairfield avenue. Mr.. Weibel was formerly
of Fair Haven and for years was superin-
tendent for the Porter Stair company. In
Hartford he is still in the business of manu-
featuring mouldings aud mantels. He lives
in fine place owned by the Heublein Broth
ers.
The schooner Alaska has discharged load
of piles near GAINESVILLE bridge, to be used
in the building operations in that section.
The Alaska is Of the old type of lumber car
riers, and ia a small two-master. The hull
ia battered and scari6ed and gives evidence
of considerable age.
DR.. Charles 8. Thompson, now of Hart
ford, who YVES seized with serious illness two
weeks ago, is more comfortable this week.
His ailment is failure of the heart, and as he
is in his ninetieth year, there are but dim
hopes of his recovery.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward A. Ludington, Frank
Ludington, Mrs. Richmond and Miss Rich
mond of Albany are at Miss Wheaton's, 2S
Clinton avenue.
Henry L. Ellenberger ia home from a six
weeks business trip to Buffalo.
Miss Bessie Blakeslee has returned to Spen-
Ger, Mass.
City on o visit. He Is in the marble mantel
business in that city.
Miss Hattie Wilson of East Pearl street is
visiting in Worcester.
Rev. J. Lee Mitchell of the First church
will 60 west on his vacation about Aug.
ust 1.
Rev. D. M. James of the Second church
has been a guest of Rev. Mr.. Moody at
Northfield.
John J. Dayton, chief of the Fair Haven
East fire department. sprinkles with the
fire hose East Grand avenue from the bridge
to Quinnipiac street frequently and this SER
vice is heartily appreciated.
The employees Of the Quinnipiao brewery
went on an excursion by steamer L. Ludipg-
ton to ROTOR Point last Sunday and had a
very enjoyable occasion. The arrangements
were under the direction of Superintendent
NV. Kendall. The brewers were accompa-
MED by their families.
If cannon firing is to be forbidden on the
old green the city gun may be brought over
and fred on the new seaside park, and vel.
come-when the park is created. This pro-
posed park is near the Yale boat house and
l the site is an admirable one for a seaside re.
only make a delightful promenade and resort
for the people, but will prove an admirable
spot for firing Fourth of July and other
salutes. Hurry up and give us the seaside
park, Messrs. Park Commissioners, and don't
sell the city cannon, Auditor Lake.
Mrs. Willet Hemingway, who was attacked
with paralysis several days ago, is some better
and is able to just move the fingers on the
side that ia paralyzed. The paralysis has
slightly affected her speech.
Alvan Rose, who was injured by powder
explosion early on the morning Of July 4,wes
able to be out yesterday.
The people Of the Grand avenue Baptist
church enjoyed their annual picnic and ex.
cursion at Parlor Rock yesterday, going mp
on q special train of twelve cars, in company
with the people of Calvary church. At the
grove their were athletic games, base bal,
g.of-war, sack and foot races, etc. The
picnic was q great success despite the intense
heat. The committees were Is follows:
Committe on baskets. Fred. Smith, s. w.
Hammond, George Darby. Walter Turner,
Samuel J. Latte; social committee, Rev.
n Cara MarrOu. oamas r. r.
Bradley, william Shepard, Charles QUITS;
tables, Mrs. John Santry, Mrs. George
I.oveland, Mrs. G. @. French. Mrs.
M. Putney, Mrs. Henry Kay, Mrs. Lewis P.
Converse, Mrs. John HcGregor, Mrs. Henry
Poronto, Mrs. Henry A. Keech, Mrs. N. A.
Beebe, Mrs. George Bates, Mrs. Sarah Ives,
Mrs. Fred Siebert, Mrs. Jesse Price. Mrs. F.
Bunce, Mrs. E. B. Warren. The double party
numbered 1898.
Arrangements were completed yesterday
for the "grand cid style picnic" of the Seo-
ond Congregational church to be given ct
Lighthouse Point to-day: The party will
go down In hay wagons which have been dec
Grated with Gags, bunting, and evergreen.
The manner of the transportation is unique,
and the party are anticipating very jolly
time. If the day is pleasant the meeting
house bell will ring at $50 announcing the
start, which is to be made from in front OF
the church at 9 o'clock sharp. The rates OF
fare aya as follows: One sitting in an easy
hay wagon for grown folks, 25 cente; one
sitting in same conveyance for infants not
turned twelve, Is cents; one sitty in carryall
cushioned seats, IS cents.
Elected Last Night.
OFFICERS OF TIE z. M. G. A. BICYCLE CLUE
The following officers were elected last
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