Morning journal and courier., 1890-01-18

FARMINGToN, Jan. 17.-Mr. Clarence B.
Vorce, son of A. D. vorce, Esa., Of the
Hartford Art store returned homo few
days ago after an absence of year in Kear-
ney and Cincinnati. After leaving Buffalo,
he was taken i'll with pneumonia, and
reached home in a very weak state. He has
been in critical condition ever since and 10
still very low, although there are strong
hopes of his pulling through.
The officers of Pennington Grange, No.
40, were Installed last Monday evening by
Mr.. Herman N. Wells, ex-master of New
Britain Grange, viz: A. r. Wadsworth,
Master; f. L. Latimer, Jr., Overseer; Chaun-
cey Deming, Treasurer, @. w. Lewis, Assist
ant Lecturer; Mrs. @. Deming, Lecturer;
Miss N. W. Porter, Secretary. A bountiful
collation. was enjoyed by the large number
present, after the exercises. It is hoped
that the Grange will take steps to inaugur-
ate q Harvest Festival in each year in our
now hall.
The meeting Of the Connecticut Association
of Civil Engineers and Surveyors was held at
Hartford ON Tuesday, January II, in the Office
of Mr.. Charles Il. Bunce, the president of the
association. Mr.. A. r. Wadsworth read an
interesting paper on the development of the
Pennington water works, which was well re-
ceived and discussed. An interesting feature
of the meeting was the exhibition Of Ger
man empire theodolite. an instrument of
great beauty and delicate finish. owned by
Mr.. z. II. Phipps of New Haven, gentleman
we'll known for his scientific requirements.
Mr.. Wild Of Waterbury read carefully pre-
pared paper on the care in the construction
Of sewers. Mr.. Petty read paper on the
Baker system of car heating, which brought
out considerable discussion. The society
has accomplished some practical results in
directing necessary legislation to this branch
Of the public service, and its object seems to
be to create and maintain high degree of
excellence in all departments where civil en-
cheering is employed. The graduates Of the
Sheffield Scientific school are we'll represent
ed in the membership. An excellent dinner
was served by Mr.. Swan, the new manager
of the United States Hotel, to
the III association. Mr.. Henry q. Ayrss,
engineer of the Hartford waterworks, unin-
tentionally generously entertained few
friends at Heublein's after adjournment viz:
Mr. Brinsmade Of Birmingham, Mr.. Edward
81. Phipps of New Haven, Mr.. A. r. Wads-
work and 81. N. Whittslssy Of Pennington.
Broiled lobster entered largely into the fepast
with q s'head and tail" feature that induced
Mr.. Ayrss to assume the duties of host.
The Choral society had the third rehearsal
on Tuesday evening. Prof. Loveland of
Hartford has the matter in charge and ex-
poets to mako It quite successful.
The Misses Genevieve and Maud Oowles,
daughters Of Mr.. James N. Cowles, left on
Monday for New York to continue their art
studies.
The light fall of snow last week induced
the young ladies here in the village to get out
their sleds and make the most Of it. The
sport was entirely confined to the sidewalks.
Of course the usual collisions took place, and
the screams, laughter and copious display of
rubber boots gave lookers-on the impression
that they would succeed in their efforts.