The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1902-12-03
LATEST FAIR HAVEN NEWS
ANIMATED SCENE At POLAR
STAR HALL.

Thanksgiving Services of the d. A. r.
Funeral of Mrs. Esther o. Nd uIthrop
The Ladies' Guild of Christ Church.
Meeting of ". c. n. U.-sociaI Items.
An attractive and animated scene
greets the eye upon entering Polar
Star hall, where the Rainbow festival
given by the ladies of the East Pearl
street M. E. church is in progress. The
| fair began very auspiciously last even
ing when a great crowd was present
A splendid turkey supper was served
in the dining hall, to which over two
hundred did ample Justice. About a
dozen turkeys were carved by Henry l.
Barnes, the east side market man, who
has had charge of this part of the
programme on many similar occasions
The booths presented a very pictur-
esque and dainty appearance with the
pretty decorations Of crepe paper Of
different colors. and all were well
stocked with artistic goods, and arti-
cles of utility. Many pretty things for
Christmas gifts are also shown. At
the candy booth over one hundred
pounds of home made corrections are
on sale. An attractive decoration is
four rainboWs arching the hall: Last
evening an orchestra furnished music,
and Miss Nellie Stevenson rendered
piano solos. This evening the enter
tainment will include orchestral selec-
tons and music by the Nutmeg quar-
tette. - !
Yesterday was the fifteenth birth an
niversary of Florence Louise, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry /. Barnes of
ia Exchange street, and the occasion
was made very merry by the members
of her Sunday school class, who called
at 5 in the afternoon. When Miss
Barnes returned home her friends had
taken possession Of the parlor, and her
surprise was complete. After partak-
ing of fine turkey supper, the young
people INDUCED in games, and spent
very pleasant evening. The two prizes
offered were secured by Luya Francis
and Grace Collett. The young hostess
was remembered by number of pretty
gifts. Those who called were Grace
Collett, Luva Francis, Lillian Hawlett,
Ethel Seymour, Laura Nelson and Ma
mic Grove n a + 1az;s55 r.
/ The funeral of Mrs. Esther o. wife
Of Arson T. Moulthrop, will be held at
her late residence, 81 Pierpont street,
this afternoon at 2 O'clock. The de-
ceased was a charter member of, Per-
severance council, No. 80, Daughters of
Liberty, and the council will partici-
pate in the services.
The National Counselor of the
Daughters of Liberty sets apart the
Sunday following Thanksgiving for
special Thanksgiving. This service was
held last Sunday evening in the Grand
avenue Baptist church, the several
councils of the city participating. The
members of the order wish to CRATE
fully acknowledge the kindness of Rev.
E. w. Stone, who extended the hospi-
tality of his church and delivered a
special sermon.
The Ladies' guild of Christ church,
East Haven, will hold a Christmas
sale of homemade cake, candy, fancy
and domestic articles, in the town hall
, Wednesday afternoon and evening,
December 10. There will be musical
and literary entertainment in the even
ing, commencing at o'clock, to be fol-
lowed by informal dancing. A pleas
ant evening is assured to all who at
tend.
In their hall at Is Grand, avenue,
Perseverance council, No. SO, Daugh-s
tiers of Liberty, will hold their annual
supper from 6 to o'clock on December
IL.
There will be held the regular bust
ness meetings of the w. g. T. u. No.
2 on Thursday, December 4, at 3 p.
M, in their hall, No. II Grand avenue,
At the last meeting it was voted to
hold meetings every Thursday after
noon. It is hoped to make these meet
ings very helpful to the young people.
To-day in Meriden is held the county
convention and delegates from this
union will be in attendance.
The Fair Haven Food company in
corporated, has filed a lengthy certifi-
cate with the secretary of state, chang
ing the name to 1.-THE Ready Bits Cor
poration," and making the amount Of
the capital stock authorized $1,0O0,OOO,
of which $125,000 is preferred. The
preferred stock shall pay cumulative
dividend Of G. per cent before payment
of any dividend on the common.