The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1902-12-27

Mrs. DnPs sister. Mrs. Joseph Brooks.
in New. York,
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Strong Of Derby
are spending a few days in Milford, the
guests of DR.. and Mrs ]. c. Carroll, of
River street.
Miss Harriette Moseley, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Moseley, is home
for the holidays from her school in the
suburbs of Boston.
The Empire Serial club, of this city,
gave a dance Wednesday night at the
Riverview hotel, Milford. About thirty
members were present, and they made
merry until the wee hours of the MORN
ing. Music was furnished by Bridge
port orchestra.
Miss Lena Coyle and Miss Lizzie Car
ney, of this city. spent Christmas at
their homes in Branford.
On Christmas night Mr. and Mrs.
Chauncey ]. Epson entertained a few
of their friends at their pleasant home
on Townsend avenue a supper was
given in honor of Miss Cora N. Eaton
and her friend, Miss Ward, of Illinois.
both pupils at the Emercon School of
spent in music and dancing.
William ]. Johnston, of the Y. NJ. c.
A, gave his employees as pleasant a
Christmas surprise as they gave him.
Calling them together on Christmas eve
they were all given papers in sealed
envelopes, each containing several fine
cigars.
1t was stated at the New Haven hos
pital yesterday afternoon that the con-
dition of Francis G. Beach was I'M
changed. Friends OF the patient, how
ever, say that he is gradually becom-
ing weaker There has been no mark
ed change, they say. in his condition
on any one day. but on the whole has
been greatly weakened by the effect of
the wound.
One of the happiest and most enjoy
able family gatherings held Christina
was that of Mr.. and Mrs. F. M. Jack
son at their pretty, home on Leete
street, West Haven. The entire family
was present, including MI. and Mrs.
c. r. Jackson and daughter Florence,
MI and Mrs. T. r. Matthews and
daughter Kathryn Mr.. and Mrs. G. S.
Hamlin, of Boston, and two sons, Rob-
ert and Gilbert; Mr.. and Mrs. D. j,
Human, F. M. Jackson, jr., and Miss
Deronda Jackson. Music and games
enlivened the day. Many presents were
received, among them being piano to
Miss Deronda Jackson.
The wedding of Miss Eunice A. Plat
and Edward B. Stone, both of North
Branford, took place at the brides
home on Christmas eve. The event was
quiet one, only members Of the imme-
date families being present. The cere-
mony was performed by the pastor of
the congregational church, Rev Mr..
Countrymah, of which the bride and
groom are prominent members. Mr..
and Mrs. Stone will reside in North
Branford.
Pop" Brewer, who is employed as
letter carrier in the office building of
the New York, New Haven and Hart
ford Railroad company. enjoyed his
fifth Christmas off Thursday immense
ly. Totally unsuspecting, Pop" was
called into one of the office on Wednes-
day afternoon just before closing time
and was there presented with a purse
which had been collected from the
| clerks and officials in the building. In
the purse was over SIG which was sYent
l in an appropriate manner by the vet
eran railroad man. Pop" said yester-
day that he had fine Christmas and
was very thankful for the friendly
! gift.
Henry Mathers, Stephen O'Brien,
Martin Burke George and Thomas
Matthews, Miss Julia Regain and Mr..
! and Mrs. James Gallagher, all of SIAM
ford, were visitors in Branford Christ
mas day.