Morning journal and courier., 1892-11-18

also strong fight against the saloons at
le north end, on Albany avenue, and it Is
expected that the commissioners will not
rant these renewal of their licenses.
Kv. MEssRs. LUCKEY AND DINsMoRn AD-
DRESS THE SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION.
NEW BRITAIN, Nov. I'm the Connec-
lieut. Sunday school convention this morn
ng Rev. DR.. Stidha'l of the local Baptist |
church read scripture and offered prayer.
In the discussion on work for young men
George P. Clark of Windsor Locks urged
that Inducements be held out to young
men to join the Sunday schools. The les
SONS, he said, ought to be of interest. Mr..
Green of New Milford said that the schools
ought to be adapted to the individual re-
quirements of the young men. Rev. +. Il.
Luckey ce New Haven and G. A. Dinsmore
of Willimantio spoke in behalf of the boys
brigade and explained its system and power
for good. Rev. A.C. Hodges of auckland,
Mass. spoke on the country Sunday school.
He suggested that in towns where there
were . number of small libraries connected
with the different churches that they be
amalgamated. This would prevent du-
plication of volumes and insure a greater
variety of books. Rev. DR.. Duncan, speak
ing of home work, highly commended this
work in Connecticut, which he said was
the best in the work.
On Wednesday evening praise service,
led by Professor Excel, began the evening
service. The Rev. DR.. Pullman of the
Methodist church led in prayer, after which
these officers were chosen for the coming
year:
President, G. B. Foote of New Haven;
secretary, w. H. Hall of West Hartford;
treasurer, G. S. Chapman of Waterbury;
auditor, Giles Potter of New Haven; ex-
ecutive committee. the Rev: Dr.. Stone of
Hartford, Joshua Belden of Newington. L.
D. Warner of Naugatuck, Thomas Fitz-
simmons of Waterbury, ]. K. Buckley of
Mystic, E. Allen Of Hanover, F. 81. Bailey of
Danbury, ]. D. Converse of Putnam, d. @.
Lathrop of Windham, George Langdon
of Plymouth, the Rev. Joseph Irons of
Clinton, the Rev. q. B. Reid of Deep
River, L. R. Hazen of Middletown, E. Pill
ling Of Danbury, W. N. Simmons of Nor
walk, G. J. York of Winsted, the Rev. J.
M Faber of South Manchester, L. A. Still
man of Bridgeport, the Rev. R. F. A. John
son of Milford, the Rev. W. g. Fennel1 of
Meriden.
After the election of officers Professor
Il
upon "Plans for Biblical Institutes" He
was followed by the Hon. L. E. Hitchcock
of Chicopee, Mass, whose theme was
'Supplemental Sunday School Lessons. !"
The evening session closed with an address
by the Rev. William I Haven of Boston on
personal Responsibility for the Work of
Evangelization."
DEDICATION OF BRIsToL's NEW MASONIC
TEMPLE.
BRISTOL, Nov. 1.-THE new Masonic
temple was dedicated yesterday afternoon
The building is three stories high, built of
brick, with brownstone facings, and cost
about $50, 900. The first floor ia used for
stores, the second for Offices and lodging
rooms, and the third is occupied by the
Masons.
The visitor Is first shown into the re-
ception room. 20x40 feet in size, in which
are hung portraits of past masters and
other mementos. Beyond the reception
room is a cosy corner room, closed by
sliding doors, which is fitted up for ladies'
parlor. From the reception room doors
also open into the ante-rooms, which are
filed up with hat, cloak and toilet closets,
besides desks and drawers for parapher.
MALTA Then comes the main hall, l4x5C
| feet, which travelling Masons say is by fal
| the finest in the state.
Standing at the masters chair on tbs
| right wall is a landscape painting and some
Egyptian columns. On the left is a paint
| ing representing portion of the walls Of
Jerusalem, and on panels are figures o.
| youth, manhood. old age. and Father Time
| and the virgin. On the west end is beau
tiful sunrise scene and portion of Solo
mons Temple, while near the door is
fac smile of the original charter of Frank
lin Council, dated January 7,1919. Over
head are beautiful sky scenes, representing
day and night. The hall is carpeted will
oak and brown Brussels, and has oper
chairs to match. The desks, organ, altar
etc , are polished oak. The hall is lighted
BY q central chandelier of eighteen in
candescent lamps. There are also si1teel
side lamps.
The seating capacity is no. In the rea
of the platform are doors which open int
banquet hall. which is finished in ash an
seats 100. From the banquet hall opens tn
kitchen, which is provided with stove
boilers, sink, cupboards and other necessar
adjuncts. The whole building is heated b
steam and lighted by electricity. The lodg
is now in fourishing condition, havin
taken in fourteen new members within
short time and having more applicant
ready for initiation.
THE MYSTERY OF JOHN MoRR1ssEY'
DEATH.
WEsTPohT, Conn, Nov. 17.-Rumo1
are in circulation here to effect that certai
persons residing in this town have bee
heard to admit that they know more {
less concerning the mysterious death {
John Morrissey of Saugatuck, and tht
they are to be arrested. The authorities
who are investigating the matter, are {
present non committal, although acmi
ting that some startling news is liable
be given out in few days. Morrissey
the man found dead in the basement of
} saloon something over month ago.