Morning journal and courier., 1891-02-28
FAIR HAVEN NEWS.

Enlarging . Pulpit Platform-Cap-
tain CrOssley,s Marrow Escape at
Sea--A Reception by a PASTOR
+ Kings Daughters entertainments
Prosperity OF the East Haven
Grange-ssThe Frolic of the Holt
days.,
The pulpA platform in the East Pearl
Street NJ. E. church is being enlarged and
arranged so that it can be pushed under
the organ gallery for the communion SER
vices and other occasions. The improve
ment is very desirable as the platform has
always been of too small area
The commander of the schooner Robert
Morgan, which was run into off Pinner's
Point on the Virginia coast, on Wednes-
day, is Captain William W. Crossley of
Fair Haven. The steamer Richmond of
the Old Dominion line was the col
iding vessel. It was not stated
in the press dispatch how much
the schooner was damaged. The
vessel was from Norfolk with
coal bound to New Haven and it is be-
lieved that she put back for repairs. Cap
tain Crossley was knocked overheard and
for a time was in great peril, but was final
| ly rescued, although he had very narrow
escape. He is young captain of excellent
reputation as a navigator, and although in
number of perilous places at sea, has al
ways come out successfully. Several
years ago in another vessel he was blown
out to sea, and for several days the crew
were ON {. short allowance Of provisions,
but he bought the craft safely to her desti
nation. Details of the recent collision
| will be awaited with interest.
At the Second Congregational church to-mor-
row evening there will be given service entitled
ssChrist the Friend,'' to consist of responsive
epe VIII be IL
Friend Sympatizing;n Part u The Friend
and PaFt ~ :The Friend Ever Faithful Dur
ing the service Rev. D. NJ James, the pastor,
will deliver brief sermon.
Thursday evening the second annual reception
by Rev: Dr.. and Mrs. Sage to the new members
Of the Grand avenue Baptist church took place
at their residence q wolcott street: During the
church, the majority Of whom were present at
the There was m9sc s upon the dd
ton to parlor games, which filled the time with
continuous pleasure At9 o'clock &C choice light
daughter Nora. Before the company dispersed
they all joined in singing "Blest be the tie that
W. a. Warner is in Chicago on business trip.
James A. Thorpe, 80 Exchange street, is enter
Watrous of Bay City, Mich.
E; Healy, the druggist for several years doing
business in John Burk's store 276 Grand street,
1 has leased the store in Merchants building, 280
Horace Rogers of Norwich, who has been visit
Ing his sister, Mrs James A. Thorpe, has re-
l turned home.
John 7: Judge, who recently fractured both
G his ahG I've the getting along
| A Young Peoples Aid society has been formed
| by tho young people Of the Grand Avenue Bap-
fist church, and they have elected officers as fol
I lows: President, Miss Lille Willis; vice-presi-
dent, Miss FLORENCE santry secretary and treas
Thursday evening the Kings Daughters of the
ment in the church that was largely attended.
l literary entertainment.
Seven new members were initiated into the
last meeting. A state meeting Of the order will
he held in East Haven Thursday, March 5. The
! in Kirkham's hall and tables for the entertain
ment of the delegates will be laid in the town
1.-THE Frolic Of the Holidays will be given in
l the Second Congregational church Thursday
year win be attended by the twelve months, and
| each month ushers in her holidays. The parts
will be taken as follows:
Lizzie Doolittle.
Among those to take part are Misses Jennie
Mallory, Ella Plumb, Lutte and Myra futile,
| Linsley, Bates, Mcdonald, Lancraft, Ciogstone,
saldwn Mte Mallory 5 Ms A. o B. Bro a1d
Tracy, Irving Miles, Edna Angus, Oracle Thomp
son, Sadie and Fred Parmelee, Rob Parker Min
! ME Crawford, Herald and Herbet Barnes, Roy
and Stewart Hemingway, B. Munsell: William
/ Farren and Harry Bray.
! ment is from the Y. P. s. G. F., and consists OF
Mrs George Black, Miss Mcdonald, Miss Black
| Mr.. James Hemingway and Mr.. John Lancraft.
| Avenue Congregational church will take place
next Monday evening, when Rotations and read
| ings will be given by the accomplished and gifted
elocutionist, Professor R. G. Hubbard of Wesley
| an university. There will also be singing by the
popular soloist, Miss Hettie Bradley, and instru-
| mental music by the Misses Bradley and Seeley