Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1894-06-20
LOCAL NEWS.
Brief Mention.

necticut Concrete Co., 40 Church, room 4.
Call at SO Center street for program of h.
Gaze & Sons American and Foreign Tours.
East Rock lodge, A. o. U. w., will
initiate one member at Its meeting to-
morrow evening.
W. Il. Alling, organist at the United
church, will give recital at the church on
Sunday evening assisted by the choir.
A grand cake walk and prize waltz will
be given by the New York Big Four at
Schadee & Pohlman's hall, Thursday even
ing.
Germania lodge, Odd Fellows, will pay
a fraternal visit to Steuoen lodge, Bridge
port, tonight leaving here by the 7:10 ex-
press.
The Kelley leagues of Meriden and this
S:iy will give an excursion to New York
and Coney Island on the steamer City of
Richmond July 10.
The Independent Rebecca Naomi lodge
of New Haven. Conn, No. l, have filed
with the secretary of state, their consti-
tuition and bylaws.
Lie RcV. OllN6E H. IShitC1y u oAu0h
Conn, has been called to Christ church,
Bridgeport, to succeed the Rev. B. E. War
ner, now of New Orleans.
Harry B. Jepson, son of Professor B.
Jepson, assisted by Wallace s. Moyle,
tenor. will give an organ recital at Battell
chapel next Friday evening at o'clock.
Miss MAZDA J. Ward, who has been suf-
fering during the past week from the
effects of runaway accident, will resume
singing in St. Mary's church next Sunday
The final meeting of the season of Frank
lin chapter, No. 2, Royal Arch Masons,
was held last evening. The Royal Arch
degree was conferred upon three candi-
dates.
The police were notified last evening that
thief bad secured an entrance into the
house of Farmer Hickox In Woodbridge
yesterday afternoon aud stolen $3.50. No
arrests have been made
Owing to Ill health Miss Justine Iuger-
soil. who was booked with the Dessauer-
Troostwyk concert in Wallingford Friday
evening, has Cancelled her engagement. She
leaves that day TOT the eoutn.
Eta chapter, of the Zsta Psi fraternity,
of New Haven, comprising about fifty
members, will give a reception on Thurs
day evening In the Gaillsrd cafe to their
friends of the fair sex in Bridgeport.
DR.. and Mrs. George F. Converse re-
turned yesterday from their wedding trip
and are now residing at No. Whallsy
avenue. Their trip included a visit to
Saratoga Springs, Buffalo and Niagara
Falls.
The funeral services over the remains of
Charles R. Hayes were held from his late
residence, No. "a Clark street. yesterday
afternoon, the Rev. Dr.. Phillips officiating.
There was large attendance of sorrowing
friends.
A most enjoyable concert was given by
the American Second Regiment band on
the old green last night. 1t was enjoyed
by fully 1000 psople. 1t was one of the
finest concerts that has ever been given by
the band.
A petition for the building of sluIoe-
way ninety feet long and six feet In d.
ameter from the end of East Grand avenue
to the Quinnipiac river, was referred to
the proper committee by the selectmen
last evening.
There has been large sale of tickets for
the dress parade and promenade concert
to be given by the Governors Foot Guards
In the Second regiment armory this even
ing and most enjoyable evening is assured
those who attend.
A number of New Haven friends of the
late Mrs. Rsbecca Rothohild, aged eeventy-
four, of Hartford, attended her funeral
which took place yesterday afternoon in
that city. Among them was Mrs. Joseph
Rothchild, aged eighty, who also con-
tributed wreath of laurel In memory of
hex old time friend.
The Rev. Spencer q. Bray, formerly
pastor of the Humphrey street church,
will lecture under the auspices of the Y.
P. s. @. E. at that church on Thureday
evening, June 81, On the subject "Is Mar
risge q Failurea" Mr.. Bray Is so we'll
known here as an entertaining speaker and
has so large list of old friends that there
will doubtless be a large audience present.
PAtrolmaa Stamps son, Charles, was
twelve years old Sunday and gave a birth
day party Monday night at his home, 102
Nash street, to his Sunday school class
mates composed of some sixteen lads. Mr..
F. K. Northrop, his teacher, was also pres
emit. Games were INDUCED In until about
10 O'Clock when they all partook of fine
collation.. Charles classmates wished him
many more happy birthdays.
Bishop Williams Improving.
IrDDLErowH, June 19.-Bishop Williams
of the Episcopal diocese of Connections IL
improved to-day and Is on the road to
rapid recovery.
Death OF Mrs. Hannah Jones.
Mrs. Hannah Jones died yesterday
morning ct the advanced age of eighty
seven. She was the mother of Mrs. lime,
,u,Sn - pvonrtdfop William Time of ~.