Waterbury Democrat., 1901-10-11
BROOKLYN BRIEFS

ters of the Covenant, a young ladies' society connected with the Third Con- gregational church. bonnet sOciable will be held i'll the lecture room of the church on Thursday evening, october IT.
 James Lawlor of South Wilson street, a student at the Southwestern university, Jackson, Tennessee, has been selected as coach for the football team this season which is said to be the best that has ever represented the above university on the gridiron. Law Tor is one of the most conspicuous stu dents in athletic affairs at the South western university owing to his know ledge of baseball. football and other sports.
 "A private socable was given by William Wallace at St Joseph hall on John street Wednesday evening. About sixty persons were present and gen. eral good time prevailed Before the dancing short entertainment was given. Solos were rendered by Ed ward Keefe, William Stokes, William Lefrainne and Miss Agnes McGrath who was accompanied on the piano by Miss Nellie Lynch. A recitation by Cornelius Shea was well received. The grand march, in which about twenty live couples participated was led by Joseph Rogers and Miss Mary Stokes. Refreshments were served.
 "A large party of rooters will ac- company the St Thomas Cadets foot ball team to Bridgeport on Sunday where they will try conclusions with I,Ai1. ,txr n1c best football teams in the state ex- cluding the college teams. From fif- teen to twenty players will be taken to Bridgeport by Manager Dunphy Those players will probably be as fol lows: Buckley, center; Stone and Horan, guards; Stein and Doran, tack les; l.. Cronan, Reilly, Rogers and J. Kelly, ends; Eaters and Heating, quarterback; F. Lawlor. D. Cronan, Tobin and Peters, half backs; Hoffman and Hine, full backs. As seen from the above lineup the names of Louis and Daniel Cronan are. mentioned The former is one of the best ends in the state. It was his intention not to play football this season owing to an attack of typhoid fever which he re- covered only recently. Dan Cronan is also good player. His position is half back. Other teams have claimed him as one of their players, but the chances are he will play with the Ca dets. The above players ought to make very favorable showing in the game Sunday.
 A reception was rendered to Jo- seph Maton at the Third Congregations al church last evening, with which church Mr Maton has been closely connected since it's organization. As announced in last evenings Democrat, MT Maton will sail on Saturday for his former home in Scotland where he will reside in the future. The members of the Third Congregational church thought it would be only fitting that they should give public testimonial of their regard for the work accom- plished by MT Maton during his con- nection with the church. A large num- Der was present at the reception which was held ill the lecture room of the church. In behalf of MT Matons friends, T. B. Walker presented him with purse containing six five dollar gold pieces. On one side of the purse was inscribed, "Presented to Joseph Maton by his friends in the Third Con- gregational church. while on the oth- CT side was the inscription, Pure Gold Like You" The recipient made neat speech of acceptance. Short speeches were also made by Miller c. Haynor, superintendent of the Sunday school,
 William Morgan, president of the board of trustees, John Guthrie of the music committee, and Dr Joseph Call breath in behalf of the outside mem- bers of the parish. The trend of the remarks were in regard to the good work accomplished by MT AIaton while a member of the church which was thoroughly appreciated by the mem bers of the church. A short musical program was rendered and refresh ments were served. After the singing of the two hymns, "Blest Be The Tie That Binds" and God Be With You Till We Meet Again. the reception came to an end with the giving of the benediction of the Christian Endeavor union. The church was handsomely decorated for the occasion with flags and bunting while numerous bouquets of flowers were tastefully displayed about the room.