The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-03-18
LATEST FAIR HAVEN NEWS
PLEASANT EVENT AT THE FIRST
 CHURCH LAST EVENING.

CHURCH LAST EVENING.
 "rhe Single spinster Literary Club"-, Manufacturers' Street Railway Hearing To-day-Various Matters of Interest.
 When one attends an entertainment given by the people of the First Con- gresational church one usually gets his moneys worth, and the farce enti- tied "The Single Spinster Literary Club,' which was presented by the Young Ladies' mission circle of that church Tuesday evening, was no eX- ception to the rule, The costumes of the twelve young ladies participating were of remote period, as old fash toned as one could desire; with quaint headgear, corkscrew curls, etc., these twelve spinsters created no end of laughter by their appearance upon the stage The last to arrive at this meet Ing Of spinsters was the president of the club, which post was acceptably taken by Miss Gertrude Bradley, and whose coming was heralded by a small boy bearing an enormous cage; he re- tiring, was followed by the president, who carried, perched upon one hand, large green parrot. "Poll' didn't say very much, but her squawks of satis- faction or dissatisfaction came in at the right place and caused much merrt- ment. Man" was the subject discus sed, and the roll call read by the sec retary. a role assumed by Miss Lulu Lennon, in an admirable manner, was answered by the spinsters with quota tions concerning "rhe Lord of Crea tion." All of the quotations were mirth provoking, and one particularly apt re- sponse was Man may come, and man may go, but go on forever" Many local hits were introduced in this pro- auction, and greatly enjoyed by those in the large audience fortunate enough to understand them. Miss Hattie Deni sons address on the "Old Maid" was very we'll given, and it was evident the entire spinster club agreed, showing their appreciation by words of approv al Charles Baldwin, who took the part of a professor, with MT. Chamberlain and Wilbur Smith as assistants, and a wonderful machine which could trans , form anyone present into any character they desired, even to the color of hair and dress, raised ripple of excitement in the spinsters' club, and they over whelmed the poor professor by pounc- ing on him at once, eager to have a trial with the great invention. The first to try was Miss Minerva Goodsel, who wished to be a fine piano player, and judging from the we'll rendered solo sAl. |. |. -I,s was realized; Mrs. L. l.. Bradley desir- ed to be a little reciter with red dress and black hair, and when the little Miss Goldberg appeared and gave two very able recitations the transformation seemed complete; Miss Margaret Scott wished to be an accomplished singer, and the part was carried out by Miss Mary Griswold, who sang very sweetly; Mrs George Kelly was desirous of be- coming a man who could play a violin as well as woman. Irving Hurlburt who carried out this idea, played in his usually acceptable manner. Mrs F. l.. Prescott wished to become perfectly beautiful" and in the attempt to com plete this work the machine was badly smashed and rendered unfit for further use much to the disgust of the pro- lessor. who threatened to sue the spin ster club but at this stage of the pro- ceedings the president found a quorum of spinsters still present and they voted the meeting adjourned. Those forming the club were Miss Gertrude Bradley Miss Lulu Lennon, Miss Bertha Granniss, Mrs. L. L. Bradley, Miss Hat tie Denison Miss Margaret Scott, Miss Harriet Jefferson, Miss Minerva Good sell, Mrs. George Kelley, Miss Lucy Griswold, Mrs r. l.. Prescott, and Miss Mary Criswold. After the entertain ment cake and cream were served in the church parlors.
 SeIectman Luzerne Ludington, Ma thaniel w Kendall, L. w. Moody and William A. Warner made business trips to Hartford yesterday.
 The petition for amendment of the charter of the Manufacturers Street Railroad company is assigned for hear ing before the committee on railroads at the state capitol this afternoon The plan is to extend the line from it's ter minus near the Quinnipiac brewery through South Front street to Grand avenue. It is believed that the railroad will eventually be extended up North Front street.
 Dr. c. B. Adams is enjoying tour in the south for the benefit of his health.
 The w. c. T. IT. gave an oyster sup per at their rooms on Grand avenue Tuesday evening.
 This evening the ladies of the Second Congregational church will give SUD- per and entertainment. There will be a piano solo by Miss Rose, song by MT Williams, piano duet by Misses Auger and Rose, song by Will Granniss and recitation by Miss Wyre.