The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-02-25
FAIR HAVEN NEVIS.

At the annual meeting of the Eccle-
siastical society of the Grand avenue
Congregational church officers were
elected as follows: Clerk, f. H. Hem
ingway; treasurer, Walter S. Bishop;
members of the society's committee to
serve three years, A. B. Brown, l.. L.
Bradley, T. S. Coleman committee on
music, d. r. Pollock, Fred Perry l.. G.
Strickland; superintendent of ushers, N.
a. Tanner; sexton, William It. butcher.
The report of the treasurer showed
that the pledges for the weekly offer
ings for the past year had amounted to
nearly $4,000. The system had worked
satisfactory and there was prospect Of
securing at least an equal amount this
year. The seats will be sold the last
Tuesday in April.
Live Oak council, Royal Arcanum,
held meeting of considerable interest
Thursday evening. Among the visitors
We're Grand Guide w. A. H. Hatfield of
Bridgeport and Grand Warden A. N.
Hall of Merilen. There were also visit
| ors from several of the local councils.
Speeches were made by the grand off,
GERS and the council was complmented
upon it's excellent condition. Good
graphaphone selections were given by
George Parker. The affair was very
successful.
At the Ferry street Congregational
church the pastor Rev G. j. Hawkins,
will on Sunday evening deliver the first
of a series of six sermons on THE Per-
sonality Of Christ"
Frank Bradley of Exchange street is
i'll with tonsilitis.
Louis Hartman of Ferry street met
with an accident Thursday, falling down
stairs and injuring his arm and sustain
ing severe bruises.
Rev. Mr. Chapman of st. James
church preached at the united service
held last evening in Grace church.
Mr. and Mrs Burton Arnold celebrat-
ed the second anniversary of their mar
riage at their residence, 204 Front street
on Wednesday evening, giving card
party to their friends. e. A. futile of
Ansonia and Miss Mamie Granniss of
East Haven won the first prizes low
ing cup, and picture. The consolation
prizes were won by Mr. Tobin and Mrs.
Billings. After the games the party adj
journed to the dining room where the
ceiling was festooned with red, white
and blue. After an excellent supper
the guests were entertained by graph
ophone, which gave several selections.
DR.. Irwin Granniss amused the guests
and Mr.. Woodford played and sang. Mr.
Farnam sang a negro melody, which
was very much enjoyed by all who
heard it. Mrs. Farnam also sang. Mr..
Arnold took flash light picture of the
Farnam, Mr. and Mrs Billings Mr. and
Mrs. Gruener, Mr.. and Mrs. Keller,
G. Button, J. Brooks, Dr. Irwin Gran
Miss, E. A. Tuttle, e. Woodford, May
Arnold, Jessie Hoadley, George Child |
sey, Nettie Wedmore, Daisy Hubbard,
Nellie Burnam, Bertha Seville and Ma
ME Granniss.
John Hathaway of ~ Shirland avenue
is agent for the improved carpet |
stretcher and tacker, and is having |
good success in making sales.
Rev. Mr. Brown of Hartford will sup |
ply the pulpit of the Grand avenue |
Baptist church tomorrow
The All Content Whist club met |
Thursday evening with Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Kelsey of Lennox street. The
first gentleman's prize, a sterling silver
key ring, was won by Charles Huntley, |
and the first ladies' prize, blotter with |
sterling silver handles, was won by Mrs
F. II. Hemingway. The next meeting
will be held with Mr.. and Mrs. r. Fl.
Hemingway of 344 Lenox street.
Road Inspector Lum of Oxford has
been visiting e. M. Hemingway of Mon
toWese.
POLO.