The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-11-12
LATEST FAIR HAVEN NEWS.


 The ladies of the Grand Avenue Con- gregational church have long since es- tablished an enviable reputation for providing excellent entertainment, and their last achievement, "A Tour of the World" has perhaps eclipsed all former efforts.
 The homes of various ladies were dec- orated to represent the several foreign cities, and these showed much skill and taste in their arrangement.
 The church parIors served as the Grand Central station, from where Smedley's large tally-ho automobile started the tourists on their journey. Paso del Norte was the first city visit ed. This was the home of Mrs. Lucius Deming on Quinnipiac avenue. Here were exhibited many Mexican curios and souvenirs, which were well worth visit. Coffee and waters were served, and the travellers, with a boutonier and a bag of Mexican confection, then con-
 
 of Mrs. William A. Warner on Clinton avenue This was an interesting stop. Music was furnished, and the "beer garden," where choice beverage made of roots and served in cute little mugs by two charming, plump girls in cos tune, was a favorite spot.
 Paris, the next stop, was at the home of Mrs. Julia Hull on Blatchley avenue. Here one could purchase real French toilet soap, powders, etc, and partake of delicious cup of cocoa.
 Mrs. s. Lloyd Saiisbury's comnnodious home on Grand avenue was turned into a veritable Tokio. Chrysanthemums in ! great confusion, together with the cu- rious and attractive colors of Japan, comprised the decorations. They all partook of fine cup of lea la Japan, and each party was favored with a dainty Japanese tea song by Miss Ger trude Duell. <s.t.
 Supper was then served in the parlors of the church, and so ended one of the most unique church entertainments im- aginable
 The booking agents will continue to conduct their successful tours this af- ternoon and evening, and even larger numbers are anticipated to-day. The first auto trips will start at 800, S:2O and $40. |tl H
 The bi-weekly supper of the Parish Aid society of St. James church will be held this evening in the church at the usual hour.
 The Ladies Aid society of the East Pearl Street M. F. church will meet this afternoon in the church parlors for work
 Miss Hattie Caldwell, of sos Grand avenue, is about to remove to Troy, N. ". :
 This evening in A. 0. U. w. hall, 9 Grand avenue, will be held the regular meeting of Live Oak council, Royal Ar canum. The meeting promises to be interesting, and all members are invit- ed to attend.
 Joseph B. Allen, of 1854 Quinnipiac avenue who has been very seriously i'll for the past two weeks, was reported to be more comfortable yesterday.
 Bids are to be opened on November 17 for the construction of a new sewer in Monroe street. between Lombard and Alton streets. This sewer will cost about 1,400 and it is feared that this sum of money is not left in the sewer account for this year. If there isn't money enough a transfer will be asked for from the controllers sundry ac- count
 William Curley. former clerk at Salisbury's drug store, has been visit ing friends here.
 Columbia castle, K. G. E., held rec ord-breaking meeting Tuesday evening, in point of attendance and enthusiasm. The drawing was held for ten-dollar gold piece. for which hundreds of tick X cts had been sold, and the prize was won by Miss Maud Desmond Deputy F A. Southworth gave an interesting address on the condition of the order. The castle voted to attend the fair to be given by Irwin castle of New Britain on December 5.
 Charles Meehan, of Haven street, left yesterday for Troy, N. Y, where he will make his home, removing his fam fly to that city about the first of De-