The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1904-03-03

Grand Avenue Congregational Church
S. S. Entertatnmeut-Dam From
High Tids-Msn Caught In Ice-socIai
News, Etc.
Last evening in the Sunday school
room OF the Grand avenue Congrega-
tional church the girls aid society gave
an excellent entertainment which Melted
a neat sum for the carpet fund. All
the numbers were well rendered and the
Garce IAN Open Secret was the hit of
the evning.
Mrs. Thomas Loller Of North Front
street gave a party on Tuesday evening
in honor of her husbands birthday an
niversary. Mr.. Loller was completely
surprised when number of his friends
called to spend the evening. Games,
music and peanut hunt were enjoyed
during the evening. Supper was served
about midnight. the affair breaking up
about 2 a. m.
The high tide Of Tuesday did consid-
cradle damage in some Of the shops
along the water 'front.' Many of the
oyster dealers along South Front street
were threatened with being driven out by
the water. Over on East Grand avenue the
water drove the rats from the docks into
the buildings, Jacob Frahlich finding Il
swarm in full possession of his cellar upon
entering.
Supreme Deputy Gibbs was present at
the meeting of East Rock council, f. b. L.,
Tuesday evening, and installed A. D. Crane
as inside guard and Frank Ryan as guide.
The sick benefit proposition was discussed
but no action taken. One candidate was
Initiated and several applications received.
The officers of Myrtle chapter No. 6, O.
Il. y, are making arrangements for a mann
moth whist to be held next Tuesday evening
at No. so Quinnipiac aYeneu and the affair
promises to be one of the most enjoyable
events of the season locally. A dozen hand
some prizes have been donated by the Of
fcers and will be distributed to the play
ers, who roll up the highest scores Dane
ing will follow the close of the playing and
refreshments will be served. The commit
tee has not yet decided how many tables
they will need but they will have ample
room to accommodate all who attend.
Much interest was manifest in the move
ments Of three men in b rowboat who had
been caught in the ice just south of Grand
avenue bridge the other day. The men had
peen collecting driftwood and had gotten
into large piece of ice. Before they were
aware of it, other large foes had closed in
on them and it was only after an hours
hard work that they were able to extricate
themselves.
There will be o service and address in
Grace P. q. church this afternoon at 4:3O
O'Clock.
The regular meeting of chapter 1877 of
the Epworth league will meet this evening
with Mr.. and Mrs. John S. Sanford, "a East
Pearl street. After the transaction of bust
ness a social evening will be enjoyed and
an entertainment given, All members and
friends will be welcome
The Ladies' Aid society of the East Pearl
street M. e. church will meet this after
noon in the church parlors and at O'Clock
will serve the regular fifteen cent supper
The many friends Of Miss Sarah E.
Hughes of 314 Forbes avenue will be
pleased to learn that she is recovering from
severe accident Of February 10Th when
she broke her right shoulder and seriously
Eprained and bruised her left arm and ell
bow.
Daniel M Smith. who has been making
tour Of the central states the past two
months, Is expected home next week. Mr..
Smith is now in Texas.
1t is reported that William Newton. SUI
perintendent of Peck Brothers factory,
will soon be able to get about. Mr. New
ton fell on the ice about two weeks ago,