The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1896-12-28
LATEST FAIR HAVEN NEWS
THE HOLIDAY SEASON APPROPRI-
ATELY CELEBRATED.

New Post Office Funeral of Mrs. Amelia
Riggs-other News Items.
The concert to be given in the Grand
avenue Congregational church next
Thursday evening promises to be one
of the finest events in New Haven mu-
steal circles of the present winter. 1t
is to be given by Madame Hettie Brad
ley Kelly, and she will be assisted by
Frank Hought Osborn, baritone, of
New York, and Mr.. and Mrs. Milo
Deyo, pianists. OF the work of these
musical celebrities recent press notices
say:
Mr.. Deyos selections disclosed a
mind of idealism which found a place
in the hearts of the listeners. His fin
gering was phenomenally uniform in its
action; all the notes, except by deliber-
ate intention and forethought, We're of
strength so river-like in the evenness
of their flow, and so penetrative and
inspirative in their power as not only
to arrest, but command attention. -
Brooklyn Daily Citizen
Mr.. Osborn In his baritone solos was
good. This embraces much when said
of baritone voice. His tones were
well rounded and placed in a true man
ner He sung in good style and with
feeling. Richmond (Va.) Dispatch.
The London Kentish Mercury: Mad
anne Hettie Bradley acquitted herself
more than creditably. Her voice is
eminently pleasing and of considerable
power, and her method cultured. we
hope to hear Madame Bradley soon
again in the future"
Yesterday morning Rev, j. Lee
Mitchell preached on the topic, Fare
well to the Old Year"
The Home for the F'riendless was
very well remembered at Christmas.
The pupils in the higher rooms of the
Strong school sent donations of vege-
tables, fruits and nuts, and the Quinni-
piac school sent over three dollars in
cash. The donations included five tur-
keys, oysters, oranges, ETC. The gifts
of the many friends were the means of
bringing great deal of good cheer to
the home.
At the Christmas services held in the
East Pearl street NJ E. church Mrs E.
S. Willis, the musical director of the
some palm, and Miss Belle Slater, the
piano accompanist, was the recipient
of fine rubber plant. Superintendent
Frank J.. Mansfield acted as Santa
Claus and was appropriately costumed
There was a representation of a big
chimney on the platform, which Mr.
Mansfield descended, bearing many
gifts for the children of the Sunday
school.
Lessons We're omitted in the Sunday
school of the Grand avenue Congrega-
tional church yesterday, and the time
was given to exercises appropriate to
the Christmas season. Christmas car
OILS were sung, an orchestra furnished
instrumental music, and recitations
were given.
At the East Pearl street NJ E. church
yesterday Rev. N. G. Cheney preached
Christmas sermon, and there was
special music at both morning and eve
ming services
The service at the Second Congrega-
tionaI church yesterday afternoon was
augmented in interest by the special
music, which included tenors solos by
w. S. Moyle. There was also good
singing by a chorus
AT the new Station A report Is made
that the Christmas business in the
Fair Haven district was heavier than
last year More packages were mailed,
as heretofore most of this business has
been done through the central office.
w. H. Moore entered upon his new du-
ties in the New Haven postoffice Sat
urday.
The floors and furniture of the rooms
in the Strong school are being treated
with disinfecting fluids This precau-
tion is taken to eliminate any possible
germs of contagious diseases. All the
Fair Haven school house are being
similarly treated.
The Central hall building, purchased
last June of Mr. Osborne of Danbury
by George d. Bishop, has just been
sold by the latter to P. j. Cronan for
about $4,000. The building is occupied
by twentysix tenants.
There was a large attendance at the
Christmas praise service held in the
Grand avenue Congregational church
last evening. The music was by a
double quartet, William Miller, cello
soloist. and Harry E. Woodstock, or
eanist and director The program was
as follows:
Prelude-Overture to Stradella. ,...,
Flotow-Buck
Anthem-Glory to God. ........ w arfen
Anthem-Faint from the Skles...
Schneider
Choir Hymn-Bethlehem ....... Coomps
Ofertoire Solo-Star of Bethlehem.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. ochiechei
Violin Solo-Mr. Hurlburt.
Response-Sleep, Little Babe DIVINE
Warren
Postlude-Grand Fantasia ..bartlet'
The annual Christmas entertainment
of the Grand avenue Congregations
sunday school will take place mex
Tuesday, December 20, at o'clock al
Polar Star hall. The committee, con-
sisting of Miss Josie Bradley, Miss Jen-
ME Grisworld, Miss Gertrude Bradley
and Miss Edith Groot are working hare
10 make it a success. Among the lead
ing features will be the sailors horn
nine danced in sailor costume, and 8
Scottish dance by two i'll Scottish cos
tune, accompanied by bagpipe-
There will be an admission fee of ter
cents to all not members of the Sun
day school. The entertainment is g
most novel and interesting one, and il
is expected the older spectators will be
equally entertained with the children
About thirty-five children will parti-