The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-12-11

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 New Haven Congregational club Fore fathers day meeting will be held at the West Haven Congregational church next Monday. December 14. at o'clock. The social committee will have charge os the club from 6 to 7:45 o'clock. Or gan recital at S, Mrs. Howard W. Thompson. organist. Supper will be served to club members at 6:30. After supper in the auditorium of the church the public will be welcome to hear the addresses. Rev. J. G. Davenport will speak on a timely Congregational topic. followed by several ten minute address es. Forefathers' day subject, ''The Pil- grim: (a) As Churchman, Professor Fl. W. Whitney; Cb) As a Citizen, F. H. Coggswell; Co As an Educator, Profess sor Williston Walker. The trolley line srom New Haven and also Congress avenue line pass the church door every six minutes.
 Clarence E. Thompson, of c. E. Thompson & Sons of Orange street, chairman of West Haven's board of ed- ucation, who has been confined to his West Haven home for the past two weeks with an attack or typhoId fever is gradually improving. Dr. Adams, the attending physician, stated yesterday that the fever was mild one and MT. Thompson was very comfortable.
 At a meeting os the West End Con- rsl.a ,oI aI,. r1-;1 nesday night it was voted to extend a call to Rev. G. l.. Schaffer, who is now pastor of Congregational church in Oxford, this state, where he has been located for about seven years. MT. Schaeffer preached for the West End church one Sunday several weeks ago and made a favorable impression. It is thought that he will accept the call.
 Word has been received from Ralph c. schneeloch, formerly of this city, that he had reached Hong Kong. He has been travelling in the Philippines and in Japan. E.& N
 Clarence L. Beardsley and Arthur Wing composed the committee in charge os the informal dance for which Phi Delta has issued invitations for next Wednesday evening. Lilly's orchestra will play.
 The three Shepherds of Bethlehem lodges of Bridgeport took a trolley ride to Derby last night to visit the Derby lodge of the order.
 A bazaar will be held in the Whitney, vile Congregational church on Tuesday evening and Wednesday afternoon and evening of next week. Several fancy articles will be on sale and luncheon will be served. An interesting pro- gramne will be rendered Tuesday even- ing. Admission will be free.
 Mrs. Frank Ives of Meriden and Mrs. Fannie Hutchins of this city were guests Of Mrs. Harry Miller of East Main street. Branford, the first of the week. sls
 Mrs. w. B. Hall of 72 Cottage street planned to entertain the members of the Kings Daughters circle of Ep- worth M. F. church at her home We'd nesday evening, but the attendance was limited on account Of the storm. There were about fifteen guests, however, and they passed the evening very pleas- antly, their hostess entertaining so well that the programme which had to be foregone was not regretted. It will be carried out at some future date not de- eided ofi.
 Academy hall in Chapel street will be the scene of Christmas celebration of the New Haven Grays this year. The celebration will be the usual Christmas affair. The event will be held the night of December 30, after the regular week ly drill. A tree will be in evidence and will be loaded with presents for the va rious members of the company. Music and refreshments will aid in making the affair very enjoyable.
 Harry White. who has been i'll with blood poisoning for the past week at his home. 11s Day street. is much i'm proved and hopes are entertained for his recovery.
 Isaac Warde1l and his twin sister, Mrs. A. c. Hoyt, celebrated their eigh- ty-eigth anniversary in Stamford yes- terday. He was formerly for many years in the Foundry business. She is the widow of a minister. Dr. Alpheus Millspaugh, veterinary, still in active practice. celebrated his ninetieth anni- versary yesterday.
 George F. Wright of Boston. the sport ing goods manufacturer, is registered at the New Haven house.
 Mrs. H. c. Smith of this city is the guest of her father, F. J. Naramore in Newtown.
 The Calumet basketball team of Branford has arranged for a strong at traction at Pythian hall next Tuesday evening. December 15, when the Y. M. c. A. team of Meriden will be the visit ing team. Both the Calumet and the Y. M. c. A. teams belong to the Aneri- can Athletic union, and a very fine game is sure to be put on.
 Mrs. Charles N. Freeman of Hillside avenue, Naugatuck, is in this city. She is spending a few days with MT. Free mans mother, who is ill.
 G. A. R. Hamre has completed reno- vation of the old Linsley house on Main street, Branford, now owned by B. S.