The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-03-16
E.lLK RiEEN NEmS.

MT. James Resignation-The Dredger at
 Work-Law and Ordor Lcague-Povorty
 Social-A. l., Chamberlain Lu-Other
 Notes.
 The resignation of Rev. MT. James as pastor of the Second church was one of the chief topics of the day yesterday, especially on the east side. General regret is expressed at the news and it is felt that 1t will be very difficult to obtain a man of similar talents and ability for the position.
 The dredger of the Fall River Dredg- ing company began yesterday excavat- ing the material which has washed into place where the caisson for the second pier of the new draWbridge is to be sunk. Work has also begun on the masonry for the west side river pier, which is to rest upon pile and timber foundation. Preparations are being made for the similarly constructed pier on the east side. The fender pier on the north side of the draw pier has been built. The great pile of earth which since last fall has remained filling the roadway of Grand avenue on the west side has been used in filling in back of the west abutment. This pile of earth has caused much annoyance to the proprietors of stores in the vicinity, as it has interfcred with teams ap- preaching the curb. The work on the bridge from now on will show consider ably.
 Many members of the East Pearl street M. E. church have signed peti- tion against the repeal of the charter of the Connecticut Law and Order league. This petition will be presented to the general assemly.
 B. s. Bradley, one of the Fair Haven gardeners, has sowed a field of rye.
 George E. Borst, motorman on the Fair Haven and Westville railroad, who has been i'll with heart trouble, is able to be out.
 B. r. Judd of Montowese is build- ing house and barn. F. H. Pardee of the same place has purchased a lot of w. A. Robinson and will build a house thereon.
 Grand Warden l.. P. Deming of the annex and w. S. Rowe of Fort Hale lodge are among those scheduled to speak at the anniversary gathering of Charter Oak lodge, N. E. O. P, to-mor- row evening.
 In the Lenten services to be held at Grace church, Friday evening, the ser mon will be delivered by Rev. Louis N. Booth of Trinity church, Bridgeport.
 Charles Merrill of n Poplar street had thumb and one finger of his right hand severely cut in a planer at AL ling's mill, Saturday. He is attended by Dr. Siebold, who hopes to save both fingers,
 A poverty sociable will be held in the East Haven chapel tomorrow evening by the Y. r. s. c. F. Everybody is in Vtted and all are expected to wear their old clothes. The admission will be free. Ice cream and cake will be on sale.
 A lecture on '"The Sandwich Islands" will be given in the new Masonic hall, tomorrow evening, under the auspices of Adelphi lodge, r. and A. NJ, by M. M. Gower of this city. The lecture will bc llluaLIdltu WlLIl iIldlly SteTeOptlCOn views. Tickets may be obtained at Salisbury's drug store, Grand avenue; William & & F. H. Rowe's jewelry store, 9t Grand avenue; O. A. Roses store, East Grand avenue, and at the A. H. Barnes company store, 159 Church street
 A. l.. Chamberlain has been i'll for several days at his home in the annex.
 The Woman's Foreign Missionary so- ciety of the Grand avenue Baptist church has elected officers, as follows: President, Mrs, F. c. Sage; vice presi- dent, Mrs. F. M. Wiser; secretary and treasurer, Mrs. & w. Hammond.
 '. s. AND w. CLUB.
 At the last meeting of this club it was voted to have the next meet at the | residence of Mrs. J. w. Kessell, but on account of the illness of one of her chil- dren the meeting will be held at the residence of MT. O. r. Sparks, No. 174 Blatchley avenue, this (Tuesday) even- ing.
 w. c. T. U. NO. 2. Fair Haven w. c. T. U. is to have q supper at it's rooms, r Grand avenue, this CTuesday) evening from 5:30 to 7:3G. Members and friends are request ed to send donations.