The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-13

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 The reception yesterday afternoon of Mrs. Eli Whitney. the Misses Whitney and Miss Susan Whitney. assisted by Miss Hotchkiss. Miss Dimmock, Miss McAdoo. Miss Parrish, Miss Baldwin. and Miss Richards. was a delightful af- fair. All of New Haven society's four hundred were present. The charming debutante, Miss Susan Brewster Whit ney, was in white and surrounded by her school friends. The beautiful deco rations were by Champion, pink being the predominating color scheme. The exquisite table, with Pickett catering, made a fairy scene. The receiving par ty and few gentlemen friends were entertained at dinner. Tomorrow evening a dance will be given by Miss Susan Brewster Whitney at Harmonic hall.
 Mrs. Fairweather, who has been vis- iting her son in Rutland, Vt, for few weeks, has returned to her home in West Haven.
 Mrs. Merwin, of Elm street, met with most distressing accident Monday. While in her back yard she slipped on the ice, fracturing one of the bones of the leg and dislocating her hip Dr. Sweet is attending the unfortunate Wo- man.
 Mrs. Moulthrop, who has been visit ing her daughter, Mrs Prentice, in Providence, has returned home after a pleasant stay.
 In honor of the birthday anniversary of Miss Marie Hugo, of Edwards street, an informal gathering was held at her home Sunday evening. Music was an important adjunct to the success of the | evening.
 ! Edward D. P. Roberts, 1904 S., who has been seriously i'll with pneumonia at his home on Greene street, is slight i ly improved in his condition, and there are bright prospects for his recovery. In the New Haven high school Rob- erts was one of the most popular mem- bers of the class of 1901. He was ed- itor of the Radiator, one of the school papers.
 MT. and Mrs. Herman Glas wish to announce the engagement of their | eAeAo6AtCl SAl lO IOu1S H1Gy, Ol this city.
 The officers and teachers of the West Haven Congregational church Sunday school gave their superintendent, Clar- ence L. Clark, a surprise at his home on Main street Monday evening. Dur ing the evening MT. Clark was present. | ed with handsome sterling silver fruit dish, Rev. N. J. Squires presenting the gift with witty and appropriate re- marks. MT. Clark replied in very gracious manner and thanked those who had so kindly remembered him. A social evening was enjoyed by those who attended.
 1 This afternoon at o'clock the La dies Aid society of the West Haven Congregational church will meet in the parlors of the church. At 6.3O sup- per will be served at the usual price, and later the annual meeting will be held.
 l A very pleasant surprise party was given Monday evening at the home of Miss Ruby Smith. Fitch street, Vest vile.
 MT. and Mrs Elbridge L. Howe and their two children started yesterday on | a four-weeks pleasure trip across the continent
 1 Tomorrow evening William Radon of Hello" fame, will visit Wallingford and attend a dance given by the em- ployes of his brother-in-law Ralph Russo It is likely that MT. Radon will be accompanied by quite a party of New Haveners.
 A nine-pound daughter has been born to Rev. Dr. J. B. Thomas, of 1s6 Can ner street, a curate at Trinity church. Harry Nettleton, collector for Howe & Stetson, who resides on Whalley ave- nue, will shortly take a trip for his health.
 | B. F. Austin, of F'itchburg, Mass. president of the Mining and Milling Dividend company, of Estey City, New Mexico, is spending a few days in New Haven.
 A. Mayer, of Blake street, a cabinet- maker in the employ of the New York and New Haven Railroad company. has been ordered to the company's shops in Readville, Mass. .He will go at once and be followed by his family in a few months,
 MT. and Mrs. Frank Cronin, of Prince l street, have returned from ten days visit with MT. Cronin's mother in
 Washington.
 The Old Guard Whist club will meet with Mrs. Thomas Matthews, 100 Foote
 street, this evening.
 George East, of Nash street, a special | policeman, whose regular employment
 is at the railroad shops, left yesterday 1 for Readville Mass, having received
 orders to work in the shops in that
 city
 1 Mrs. J. P. c. Foster will give the
 sophomore tea Tuesday afternoon, Jan
 uary 19
 | John Houser, of Westville, is i'll with
 the grip.
 | George H. Smith, of St. James, L. T.,
 is the guest of his sister, Mrs. Nora AL
 len, of Atwater street.
 William E. Downes, of 345 Whitney
 avenue, who has been ill for the past
 few days, is improving and is able ta leave his bed
 The St. Johns Catholic club held its
 first entertainment and reception in Republican hall Monday evening. There
 was large attendance. The proceeds
 will be used in furnishing the new club
 rooms.
 Last night the Sans Formalite assem-
 ply gave dance at Lenox hall Music