Waterbury Democrat., 1902-03-17
CITY NEWS.

| I. NJ. c. l.. A. is held on the Third Friday evening of each month.
 The announcement of the impend- l ing marriage of Miss Josie Kenneally and Michael AIcFadden was made yes terday at St Thomas church.
 On account of the quarantine at the Wayside Inn building the meeting of the Painters union will be held in l Hellmann's hall, Grand street, tonight.
 The Simonsville Social club held a dance in their club room Saturday, which was largely attended. Hallam's orchestra furnished music, while Pro- lessor Flood prompted.
 William McGrath has been awarded the contract for excavating for the foundation of the proposed new paro- chial school on Cole street. Work was commenced on the job Friday. Mrs Nora Moran, aged 3S years, died yesterday morning at the home of her brother. Michael Bowler, 2 Summer street The remains were sent to New Haven for burial by Undertaken Null vile.
 To accommodate the increased trade another clerk has been added to the force at the store of B. G. Kilduff
 S Go, Bank street clothiers. The new clerk is Daniel Lyons, a man who has had considerable experience in | the business.
 John Connor, aged 21 years, son of F. w Connor, died yesterday morning at the home of his grandfather, James Shearon, TIT Wolcott street. The funeral will take place tomorrow morning at S:30 o'clock with q mass of requiem at the Sacred Heart church and interment ill St Joseph's cemetery. Mrs Frances Welton Woods, widow of the late Robert Woods, died at her home in OakyilIe on Saturday night at Il o'clock, at the age of 69 years. She leaves five children, George H.. Samuel W. and Mark Woods, and Mrs o. ". Belts and Mrs Walter NJ. Lowell. all of this city The funeral will take place at the house tomorrow after noon at o'clock, the Rev Mir Cunning ham officiating.
 The funeral of Mrs Agnes Swanson took place yesterday from her late home at the corner of South Willow street and Sunnyside avenue, with service at the house by the Rev Dr Davenport and interment in Riverside cemGTefV. 11e DGdEefS were 0dIl Hoist. Ernest Peterson, Carl Almo- keist. Leonard Horwis and Carl Ke- veisth. There was q large number of floral tributes.
 The funeral of Gregory M. Byrnes took place yesterday afternoon from the residence of his father, Stephen Byrnes on East Main street, with ser vice at the Sacred Heart church by the Rev Father Shelley and interment In St Joseph's cemetery. The bearers all cousins of the deceased, were Mat thew. Thomas, George. James, Charles and Joseph Byrnes. There was a large number of floral offerings, among them being beautiful wreath from the pu- pills of Hendricken school.
 The forty hours devotion opened at St Francis Xayier's church at the last mass yesterday morning. The altar was very handsomely decorated The church was visited during the after noon and evening by a large number of people. Several out of town priests will assist in hearing confessions to- day. The service will close to-mor- TOW morning. Father Donahue of sermon at this church Wednesday
 
 preach there Sunday night.
 Arrangements have been made through the generosity of a well known citizen by which a large num- Der of persons who have not yet been vaccinated owing to the expense, may be vaccinated free of charge. Or ders for the purpose may be obtained on making application at the office of the Boys club, IT Harrison avenue The opportunity for being -yaccin- ated free of charge is not restricted to members of the club, but any per son, adult or child. who can not afford the expense of being vaccinated will receive an order. The order is on Dr J. M. Benedict.
 The Rev W. S. Rainsford. DD. rector of St Georges church. New York city, preached the sermon at the service at St Johns church last night. The Rev MT Rainsford is a noted Episcopal divine and is known far and wide throughout the country, con- sequently St Johns church was crowded to the doors last night. Dr Rainsford possesses a fine voice and uses it to good effect. His sermon on ''The Fatherhood of God. was more than pleasing to the large con- | gregation. Previous to the sermon by the Rev MT Rainsford there was an organ recital by Colonel A. M. Dickinson.
 The funeral of Edward H. Long worth took place this morning. from his late home on Baldwin street with a mass of requiem at the Immaculate 1 Conception church by the Rev Father | O'Brien and interment in St Joseph's l cemetery. The bearers were John I Kelly, Daniel Phelan, James Rigney, Joseph Dillon, John Begley and Mi 1 chael sAlcKenna. The floral tributes included a pillow lettered Papa, from the family; pillow, Mrs John Ho- gan; standing wreath, employees of | Conlon Bros; wreath, Thomas Conlon: cross, J. H. Craig. New York city: basket of roses, Michael and Frank Donnelly: heart, Mrs E Lunny and Catherine Gagain; cross, J. E. Roe; | Tyre marked Son. parents of de- ceased: bouquets, Mrs c. H. Connor. John McElligott and Gertrude John son. The funeral was very largely attended.
 The grand organ at the Church of the Immaculate Conception was nev- CT heard to better advantage than it was yesterday. Professor John L.. Bonn was in his best mood and the