The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-01-03
EALR HAHEN
Pleasant and Interesting Event-Bishop Family Gathering-A New Years Recep- tlOn DaRth of Mrs. Adkins.

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 ton Death of Mrs. Adkins.
 One of the pleasantest events o1
 New Years day was the celebration
 of the sixteenth anniversary of the
 Bishop family at the home of one o1
 the brothers, 95 Grand avenue. At
 o'clock forty-two happy, smiling faces
 were seated around one long table
 loaded with all of the delicacies which
 the ladies are noted for preparing, Their hearts were saddened at the
 thought of two vacant chairs, for the
 first break in this large family circle
 had been twice made by death In the
 past year. Tn the evening "The Family
 Album" was exhibited by Mrs. Walter Bishop as Jerusha Dow and the differ
 ent members of the family. One hour
 was pleasantly passed in viewing these pictures and listening to the history of each one. Some of the pictures shown were very ancient, but the familiar faces were easily recognized. In some way the deacons picture got turned wrong side to. but no other mishap occurred and all were agreed that the pictures could not be improved by mod ern photography. A lunch of ice cream and cake was then served and the days pleasure was closed by presenting each member with souvenir made by the ladies and all voted the day grand success.
 The annual New Years reception of the Y. M. C.. A. took place in the par lors last evening. From 6:S0 to 8 o'clock refreshments were served by the members of the Ladies' auxiliary. The committees on reception and re- treatments numbered about twenty and all who called were given a hearty re- ception. The association numbers about 175 members and many of them were accompanied by ladies. At s o'clock an interesting entertainment was given, including readings by Miss Bradley, a piano solo by Miss Way, and harmonica and vocal solos by F. Hutchins and c. A. Cottrell. There was also an exhibition of athletics in the gymnasium under the direction of the acting instructor, Ernest Goodyear Altogether it was a very enjoyable re- ception for all who attended.
 The monthly meeting of the warden and burgesses of Fair Haven East will be held next Monday evening.
 A large number of Fair Haven young people went over to Lake Saltonstall yesterday, where the skating is excel lent.
 Agent Dayton has had very busy time during the holidays the business was heavier than in any former Decem- Der. He is an efficient agent and very accommodating to the public.
 Percy Woods of Union street, the messenger boy at the local telegraph office was badly hurt while coasting and Is now at the hospital, In conse- quence of a collision he was injured and probably one of his ribs was fractured.
 The fire alarm bell in the tower at steamer Els house in East Pearl street was removed yesterday, as the old tower has been condemned. The tower was erected twenty-two years ago and the timbers have decayed so that it was not considered safe for the bell to remain.
 East Haven grange has elected offi- cers as follows: w. M, D. w. Futile; overseer, E. B. Woodward; lecturer, Mary A. Pardee; chaplain, l., F. Rich mond; secretary, Mrs. S. w. F. An drews; treasurer, Mrs, E. B. Woodward; steward, B. F. Coe; assistant. s. O. pomona, Mrs. M. l.. B. Lewis; ceres, Mrs. J, II. T. J. s. Tyler; Flora, Mrs, D. w. Futile; lady assistant, Mrs. l.. F. Kirkland; gate keeper, John s. Tyler.
 Rev. A. B. Christie and family, for nerly Of Fair Haven but who have been living in New Mexico the past four years, are now living in Cleve- land, O.. MT Christie having accepted | a call to the pastorate of a Congre- gational church in that city.
 Thankful Frances, wife of Henry 10. | Adkins, died at Il o'clock Tuesday | night at her home, 152 Quinnipiac | street. from the effects of an apoplectic | shock, having been i'll only twelve hours. She was fifty-six years of age. She was the wife of 'ithe old blind | man" who sold pencils about the street and the family removed here from Orange street few months ago. The funeral will be conducted from the un- lertaking rooms of Lewis X Maycock his morning at 10 o'clock