Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-03-23

N. Y. and Mrs A. A. Payne of Spring. field, Mass, are spending a few days with Mrs Francis Henderson of S61 West Main street.
 The remains of Mrs Cornelia Bronson, who died in Bridgeport on March 20, were brought to this city on the 11:12 a. m. train to-day and taken to Watertown for interment.
 The funeral of George Depole took place in New Haven to-day. The de- ceased conducted a barber business in the Concordia building in this city about four years ago.
 Father Downey, from St Augustine's church, Bridgeport, preached an elo- quent sermon at the lenten services in the Sacred Heart church, tbis city, last evening, and Father F. J. Murphy preached at St Augustine's.
 Prof A. M. Smith, phrenologist, is stopping at 69 Abbott avenue for a few days, and has already examined the Professor Smith has 8 thorough knowl- edge of his subject and in his experi- ence of thirty years has examined some Of the most distinguished heads in the land.
 George R. Babbitt's address on "Tests or Cylinders and Lubricating Oils," be- fore the members of w. E. Crane coun- oil, A. O. s. E., last night, was very in structive and interesting to those pres ent, who are engaged in connection with steam appliances. Almost every member of the council and many of their friends attended.
 First Lieutenant w. H. c. Bowen. Fifth regiment, United States infantry the military instructor and inspector of the Connecticut National Guard, has re- ceived official information of his ap- pointment as captain, to date from March 2. He has been nearly eiehteen years in the service, and a first Iieuten- ant for over thirteen years.
 Court Fruitful Vine, A. O. F.. re- ceived from the publishers of the Foresters' Magazine last night, a hand. some gavel made from gold, silver and ebony. The gavel is given to the above court for having sent the largest num- Der of subscribers of any court in the United States. It will be placed on exhibition in the window of the Charles Thatcher company on Bank street.
 The first rehearsal for the May music festival was held in St Johns parish house last night and Professor Bartlett expressed himself as we'll pleased with the large attendance and the enthus- iasm with which all seemed imbued. About ninety were present and an hour was spent in rehearsing the chorus "Unfold the Portals Everlasting" from the "Redemption," and "HaiI Bright Abode" from "Tannhauser."
 Last nights storm was something of surprise to many who thought that the winter was practically over. The air was warm, the snow wet and the ground soft. This combination pre- vented the storm from making much of showing at first, except in the way of increasing the slush and mud. Towards midnight, however, it piled up stuff. clently to provide a white covering for the ground. Walking was made very disagreeable by the storm.
 Notices are out from Secretary Dexter calling for ballots to nominate candi- dates for the next vacancy in the elective I ale trusteeship. The term of the Hon +. J. kingsbury of Waterbury expires thls June. Mir Kingsbuey has been one or the most useful members of the cor Poratlon and his long connection with 1t, with corresponding familiarity with affairs, renders his services peculiarly valuable. The Courant says: It is DOS slole that some other candidate may get the twenty-five votes on this inform al ballot that justify a nomination. but 1t Is not likely that any one nominated by the zeal of his friends will consent to run for the place. There is a practi- cally universal agreement that Mir klngsbury should be returned. His unanimous reelection by Yale would be graceful and fitting recognition of what he has done for Yale.
 Arrangements are we'll under way for the annual meeting of the Connecticut Press association, to be held in this city on Fast day. At meeting of the gen eral committee yesterday afternoon the following sub committees were ap- pointed: On carriages, Charles IT. Reach, l.. J. Carder; on flowers, w. A. Bown, E. B. F. McMahon, A. J. Sloane: on depot, J. J. Mccarthy, R. F. Grady. J. H. Curley. B. l.. Maloney, M. T. Maloney, Philip H. Hampson; on souvenir, J. H. Curley, J. A. Cullen, M. T. Maloney; on tables, l.. J. Carder, J. H. Curley, J. A. Cullen, R. F. Grady; on music, M. T. Maloney, J. A. Cullen, A. J. Sloane. The Bartlett quartette, under direction of Prof J. E.. Bartlett. will render several selections during the dinner. Just before or after the busi- ness session in the morning, the mem- bers will be shown the points of inter- est in the city. For this purpose Ralph N. Blakeslee has kindly promised the conveyAnces. Communications have been received from a number of the merchants notifying the committee of their intentions of sending souvenirs which will be distributed at the table, Photographer J. D. Crane will be on hand and if the boys can be got together will photograph them in a group on the C1ty hall steps or in front of the ScoviIl |