The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1897-02-22
MILFORD.

Feb. 2l.--On Wednesday evening last
a ladies' night was held by the Milford
Athletic association, at which Professor
Arnold of the Davis family gave a very
clever entertainment in magic and
sleight Of hand. He acquitted himself
in an admirable manner, and being a
natural humorist caused great fun
while mystifying his audience. Much
mirth was provoked during his smart
work among the audience, and many
complimentary remarks were passed
upon his skill, apparatus and stage set
sing. The Athletic association orches-
ira furnished the necessary music in a
really fine manner. At the close of
Professor Arnolds entertainment dan
cling was INDUCED in, and altogether
most enjoyable evening was passed by
all.
Mrs. e. Ward Smith of Merriton, On
tario, is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. William
Doherty on High street.
The Misses Cate of Bridgeport are
spending few days with Mr.. and Mrs.
Irving II. Coe on Wheeler's Farm ave-
nue..
Miss Louise B. Peck Of New York
city spent Sunday in Milford and was
the guest of Miss Minnie Botsford.
Members of Lucia chapter, Eastern
Star lodge, met at the residence of Mrs.
James Furman Thursday afternoon and
had a sociable time. Tea was served.
Mrs. Lewis M. Page won the quilt
which was made by the members.
| The sixth annual reception of the
William Fowler council, o. U. A. M,
will be held in the town hall this even
ing. The program will consist of Sc
lections by Jerome Mays Banjo club
of Bridgeport, followed by masquer-
ade dance. The banjo club will fur
| nish music for dancing. The entertain
ment begins promptly at 8 o'clock. 1t
| is expected that quite a large crowd
will attend.
The First Baptist church is to give
a concert on Wednesday evening, Feb
ruary "a, at the First Baptist church
| on River street. The concert Will in
| clude a ,double4voiced singer of much
| renOWn I
| The Woman's Relief corps viii hold
a Washington pie sale and sociable on
Tuesday evening, the %, in Gums hall.
| The pies will be on sale in the after
noon and evening. The entertainment
will be of an excellent quality. Miss
Harriet Ensign will give a reading by
request. There will be vocal and in
strumental music. A pleasant social is
promised to all who attend
There was a gospel meeting held in
Gunn's han Sunday afternoon by H. B..
Smith of Bridgeport, His subject was
What Will Thou Have Me to Do?"
Quite a large crowd attended.
| The post office will observe the usual
holiday hours to-day, from 1890 until
| 6 p. m.
Mrs. Della C. Baldwin, who has been
ill at her home on High street, is slowly
recovering.
Mrs. Edgar H. Smith is visiting rela-
tives in New York city.
J Miss Sarah c. Allen has returned
home after spending a few weeks with
friends in Lakewood, N. J.
Colonel Henry A. Taylor spent Sat.
urday in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert e. Swift are
entertaining friends from New Haven
Miss Elizabeth Roberts, who has beer
| Ill the past week, has recovered suffi.
GENTLY SO as TO resume her duties as
school teacher, During her illness
Miss Mamie S. Baldwin filled her posi-
| ton.
Mr.. and Mrs Charles W. Smith, who
have been making their home in Mich.
! OILS, Conn, the past year, have return
! ed to Milford to live. At present they
are stopping at his parents, Mr.. and