Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-30
CITY NEWS.

Frank O'Neill is spending his vaca- ton with his parents, Attorney John O'Neill and wife of Cooke street.
 The Democrat calendar is now ready for those who call for one. Every reader of the paper and every adver- tiser is entitled to one and as the sup ply is limited those who want one should call early.
 The remains of Bessie, the 6-year-old daughter of MT and Mrs J. H. Riggs of North Willow street, who died Sat urday of diphtheria, were taken to Seymour for burial by Undertakes Spain of the Boston Furniture Co.
 The Lithuanian Political club gave a dance in Concordia hall Saturday night. During the festivities some jokers entered and tried to run the place. The committee gave them the bounce and then the music started up again.
 The rain storm which started Satur- day night and is still on amounted to 3.49 up to s o'clock this morning. Con- sidering the heavy storm very little damage has been done the streets. The rivers are high and if the rain continues it is likely that washouts will occur in some places.
 That was nice Christmas box Fore man Sloan of the Waterbury Clock Go gave his hands, d rest until January 6 and a cut in wages from 15 to p cents a day, to take effect when they resume operations. About 250 persons are in cluded in this generous act and it goes without saying that it helped to tighten their hearts around the Christmas time. They ought to chip in and give the boss a big bouquet New Years day.
 Mrs Grace Weiser Davis, the noted evangelist, commenced q two weeks series of meetings at the First Meth odist church yesterday. It was q most successful opening. There was very large attendance. Mrs Davis is a very charming and persuasive speak CT. She possesses a sweet voice and it is a delight to listen to her speaking or singing. Services will be held to- night at 7:45. A watch meeting will be held Tuesday night. the last night of the old year, from to F o'clock.
 At 1O:30 o'clock mass at St Francis Xavier's church, yesterday, Rev Father Curtin delivered very instructive ser mon on the gospel of the day. Before commencing the sermon he made few remarks. on the excellent conduct of his parishioners on Christmas day and expressed the hope that the same order of things would obtain on New Years day. He was pleased to see such q large congregation at all the masses and also to note that they had learned how to enjoy themselves in their own homes.
 The committee in charge of the sew enteenth grand annual reception to be given by the French Canadian Insti- tute at Speedwell hall on New Years eve has completed all the necessary ar engagements. It has been the custom of the club to celebrate ill d fitting manner the old French holiday" and as success always attends these an nual receptions the committee has spared no pains to make this one as pleasant as possible Music will be furnished by Lallier's own orchestra. and J. D. Baker will do the announc- ing.
 A very pretty marriage was solemn lzed at 4:30 this morning at the I'm maculate Conception church. where Rev Father Slocum united in marriage Peter T. Hartman and Miss Elizabeth l.. Murphy. Father Slocum also eel ebrated the nuptial mass which fol lowed Rev Dr Martin assisted at the service. Hinton J. Phelan. the well known attorney, was best man. and Miss Mary Murphy, the brides sister, was maid of honor. The bridal party presented a pretty sight as they walked down the aisle while Professor Bonn was playing Mendelssohn's we'd ding march. NThe costumes of the bride and bridesmaid were very beau t1ful. The former carried an armful of bridal roses, while the bridesmaid carried white prayer book. the gift of the bride. The groom's gift to the best man was a diamond stick Din and to the bride q silver service. The musical program was very fine. Miss Cecilia Heringer sang beautifully the solo, Ave Maria.'' After the cere- mony wedding breakfast was held at the brides home, 15 Spring street Mir and Mrs Hartman left on the IO:5O train for an extended trip to the south. On their return they will reside at l5 Ridgewood street, where they have a handsomely furnished home filled with many and beautiful tokens of esteem rom their many friends. Among the numerous gifts were purses of $500 and Sl00 respectively from the groom's mother and sister.