The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-11-16
FAIR HAVEN HAPPENINGS
GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
 OF uR. AND MRS. BISHOP.

or lIR. AND NRS. BISHOP.
 Church Parish House This Evening Supper to be Served at Grand Avenue Baptist churoh-Wedaing Annivcr- sary of MT. and Mrs. George Black Other News.
 The entertainment by the celebrated Temple quartette of Boston at the Grand avenue Congregational church takes place tomorrow evening, and al- ready it's success is assured both from the high character of the entertainment offered and the large call for tickets and reserved seats for the occasion. The women who have the matter in hand are to be congratulated upon the success that has already attended their efforts and the promise of full house tomorrow night.
 The illustrated lecture on Hawaii" postponed from last week on account of the storm, will be given in the Grace church parish house this evening by Melville M Gower of this city. MT. GoWer spent sixteen years on the island and makes the subject very interesting. A number of illustrations well shown with large stereopticon gives one a clear idea as to the nature of our new possessions
 The Ladies' Aid society will serve a hfteen-cent supper, to include clam chowder, in the chapel of the Grand avenue Baptist church this (Wednes- day) evening.
 The Daughters of the King of Grace church met with Mrs. Boynton of Lloyd street Monday evening.
 Bishop Brewster confirmed nine can didates at St. James church on Sunday morning. In the evening he admins tered confirmation to one of the old wo- men inmates of the Home of the Friend less. Rev. F. R. Sanford of Grace church was in charge of the service.
 Quite number of people sat up late on Monday evening to watch the mete- ors, but not many were seen.
 CoiiSStloiio nation day) for St. Francis orphan asy- lum.
 The wedding anniversary of MT and Mrs. George Black was celebrated at their home last evening by whist par ty for ten couples. The affair was very enjoyable.
 The women of the Grand avenue Con- gregational church are arranging for a cantata to be given at Christmas. The committee consists of Mrs. c. E. Brooks, Mrs. w. S. Bishop, Mrs. George Adams, Mrs. Connor and Miss Emma Hanover
 Policeman Bright had fine shooting trip in Pennsylvania, bringing home 103 cartridges.
 The golden wedding anniversary of MT. and Mrs. William F. Bishop was celebrated last evening from ' to 10 at their home, 205 Blatchley avenue. One hundred and eighty of the relatives and friends were invited and the affair was one of much pleasure to all.
 The couple were married at Madison fifty years ago. The bride was Miss Sarah Chittenden of that town The late Rev. Dr. Bennett of Guilford mar ried them and after living in Madison twenty-five years they moved to Fair Haven and soon afterward celebrated their silver wedding. Mrs. Bennett who was present at the wedding, sent a letter of regret at not being able to be present last evening.
 The residence was very prettily dec orated, autumn leaves and chrysanthe- nuns having been artistically used in producing a very fine effect. There was a large array of chrysanthemunns Over the arch between the parlors were the dates '.1S4S- --50-1S98.'
 The couple received their friends standing beneath an arch. They were assisted in receiving by their three daughters, Miss Grace Bishop, Mrs. E. r. Thompson and Mrs. H. H. Smith, and by granddaughter Miss Beatrice Smith.
 The couple received a large array of beautiful gifts. A fine lunch was serv ed. The ushers were E. F. Thompson, H. H. Smith and Harry Hughes. One of the features of the decorations was large and beautiful candelabra fifty years old Of the eight Bishop brothers seven have celebrated their silver anni- versa ries, out this was the first of the golden anniversaries. Their many friends will wish this worthy couple many added years of welded life.