Morning journal and courier., 1893-06-16
FAIR HAVEN NEWS.

A Testimonial to Dr. VIbbert-Thc
 Children of Mary's Entertainment
 -NIeeting of the Ladies' Auxiliary
 BOard-Bitten by a DOg-Watching
 the House Move-Presentation
 At the meeting of Pulaski chapter the R. A~degree will be worked on two candi- dates this week.
 Horace Street of Montowese is visiting here. He comes down only once or twice year, but is always warmly welcomed. He was formerly we'll known Fair Haven boatman.
 A little son of James D. Vanderbilt of Clinton avenue was slightly bitten by @ dog yesterday. The dog was not mad and the bite was not serious.
 There was another crowd at Central hall last evening, the second and last evening of the entertainment given und the aus pices of the Children of Mary of St. Fran ois' parish Those taking part in the mu- sicsl and literary exercises were: Aiss L. Harding, Miss M. Herney, P. Kain, R. Phillips, J. Murray, Master George Bolts, DeLscey, Miss A. Haesche, Mics Lilla Blon. din and s. Gilmartin. A handsome sum has been realized from these entertain ments.
 The friends of Hiram Camp of Ferry street are pleased to learn that he Is stead fly gaining and is able to sit up portion of the time.
 At the diocesan convention of the Epis- copal church held in Hartford Tuesday @ resolution was adopted assuring Rev. Dr. Vibbert of the high regard and affection of the clergy and laity. Dr. Vibbert is the pastor emeritius of St. Jsmes' church, and is aged and inirm. The resolution was adopted when Dr. Vtbbsrt's resignation of the trusteeship of the aged and infirm clergy and widows fund was handed in.
 At the meeting of the Ladies' auxiliary of the Y. N. 0. A. the president, Mrs. Nelson Linsley presided. This was meet ing of the members of the executive board to talk over plans of work for the fall, The next meeting will be held in Septem- Der.
 Many persons are interested in the nov ing of the house at the corner of Grand avenue and Ferry street. It is the general opinion that A. M. Holmes and|flis nov ing gang understand their business thoroughly. To turn the building around preparatory to putting 1t on it's new site in Ferry street, it was necessary to pull one corner back with capstan, while the op. posite corner was pulled ahead with @ second capstan. When the house Is on its new site an addition will be built on the rear, and it will be rearranged for two family house.
 A few more members are wanted 10 fill Home Councils, Nos. and 6, Brotherhood of Relief. Applications can be made to W. s. Rowe or E. R. Slater, the secretaries.
 William s. Rowe the jeweler, injured his hand quite painfully by puncturing it with rusty nail.
 'sThe Bible" will be the subject to be considered on Sunday by the members of the bible training class of the Y. M.,, O. A, of which Secretary Steele is the teacher.
 In the absence of Miss Ford at Mar tha's Vineyard Miss Scranton will be the soprano soloist in the choir of St. James, church.
 O. s. Griswold took the second degree at the last meeting of the Columbia council, K. of G. E. At the next meeting officers will be elected for the ensuing term.
 East Rock lodge No. 28, A. o U. w., held an important and interesting meeting |. last evening gsat the lodge room, corner of Grand avenue and East Pearl street. In addition to the regular business, one can didate was initiated. After the routine, a pleasant affair occurred which was 6 sur prise to many of the members. It was introduced by Dwight E. Mer- chant, past master workman, who in an appropriate speech presented a handsome crsyon portrait of Roswell B. Farren to the lodge in behalf of the past master workman and other officers of the 1 lodge. MT. Merchant spoke of the honor | upon the lodge in the election of | one of its members to the position of l grand master workman of the New Eng land jurisdiction and of the great amount l of work te had performed for the order. | He added other appropriate words and | then unveiled the handsome portrait that | was hanging upon the wall and turned 1t | over to the care of tho lodge. This act | 1rew out loud applause. Words of thanks | were spoken by L. R. Linsley, master | and others. The orayon was | upon his skill, as he is note professional. l It Is very truthful work. The picture is framed in polished oak. It | will be highly prized by the lodge. After ward there was social hour interspersed | with speeches and the serving of lemonade | and cigars. This lodge has nearly 300 | and Ia one of the most popular in | he New England jurisdiction.
 Following is the program rendered last evening at the entertainment and straw perry festival at Central hall under the auspices of the Children of Mary of St. Francis church:
 sSah Not Ring :T Toaisss istains ................'...... mss M Heaney
 P: Kain 6. dyoungstredt, R Phillips, j. Mur Jimmy Tended the Baby.
 ..............,... Master George Betts !olo Miss M. ). Buckley Del Caripo. ..........
 MaddtA TlaTJo ouiI ,oio .Aiss A. naescne
 Go to Silverthsps', jewellers, 790 Chapel txeet, for wedding gifts; save 90 per cent. l