Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1891-11-13
Fair Haven News.

The schooner Jennie e. RICHTER and the
Robert Morgan from Philadelphia and
commanded by the Grossly brothers, ar
rived at Belle dock yesterday.
The friends of the Home of the Friend
less who contributed SO generously to the
institution at the donation visit, were
greatly pleased to witness the prosperity
of the home. Several who had not at
tended in some months were surprised at
the large scope of the work. The institu-
ton still needs many things for the win
ter and those who have not yet contributed
may still have the opportunity.
For donation day for the Home for the
Friendless the responses were hearty and
many useful articles were contributed,
though the returns were not as large as
usual, owing to the unpropitious weather,
which kept many away who have the well
fare of this highly deserving institution at
heart. It was glad day for the inmates
of the home, despite the weather.
This evening the Home Mission society
will hold an interesting meeting
Deputy Sheriff James P. Landers is
talked of as candidate for alderman by
the democrats of the Eleventh ward.
Lovers of oysters will have a treat when
the cargo from Fire Island is marketed.
These Blue Points are considered by many
the finest oyster that grows.
The delegates from the W. G. T. q. who
are attending the national convention of
the order in fremont Temple, Boston, are
Mrs. Hiram II. Thompson, Mrs. Charlotte
Watrous, Mrs. James Ronald and Mrs. NJ
Louisa Beach. The great event of this
week will be the address of Mrs. Willard
to-day. The convention will close next
Wednesday.
The entertainment by Live Oak council,
No: 1927, Royal Arcanum, given in Odd
Fellows hall last evening, was largely at
tended and was very interesting. It was
complimentary affair given to number
of persons whom it is DESTROYS of interest
ing in the work of the order There were
speeches by several of the grand officers
and music by the Orpheus orchestra The
affair was very creditable to the committee
in charge.
The schooner May G. Decker, Captain
Pettis, arrived yesterday from Virginia
bringing the first cargo of oysters of the
season. Several other cargoes are ex-
pected soon.
Miss Mary Seaman of Brookhaven, L. L,
is visiting her father, Captain Seaman.
AAlS OSCAlhS AlSololdIy ucctluS WILL
be held at the Grand avenue Baptist
church, under the auspices of the Home
Missionary society connected with the
church, Of which Mrs. A. H. Cargill is
president. There will be Rotations, read
ings and duets.
The members of East Rock lodge, A. o.
q. W., have decided to invite to the meet
ing of the lodge, November 10, the mem
bers of Pyramid and Sterling lodges, and
committee has been appointed on recep-
ton. R. B. Farren of this place will prob
ably be the grand master workman of the
New England jurisdiction next year.
E. G. Rowe is home for few days. He
has resigned his position in Washington
dry goods store, and has accepted posi-
ton with an insurance company in New
Philadelphia, Ohio.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank E.. Hull celebrated
the twelfth anniversary of their marriage
very pleasantly Tuesday evening at their
residence on Exchange street. They re-
ceived many useful presents from the
numerous guests assembled. During the
evening there was music and q fine
spread. ...-~
Many friends of the Hiram Camp divi-
sion, s. of T., passed very pleasant eve
ming in their rooms Wednesday evening.
The butterflies used were very pretty and
tasteful. The evening was passed pleas
antly in playing games and enjoying the
spread prepared by the ladies.