The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-02-16

ther in excellent health, notwithstand- ing he is eighty-one years of age. Miss Maude Kimberly gave a yalen- tine party for the members of the Girls Friendly society Of the Church of the Ascension, Friday evening. at her home on George street. The house was artis- ticalIy decorated in red for the occasion. In the dining room red hearts were gracefully scattered over the walls and lace curtains, and from the center chan delier red crepe paper streamers ex- tended to the corners Of the table. A dainty buffet lunch was served in this -Cupid's bower The diverting game of Curious Curios" was played, Miss Ada Trace winning the first prize, a hand some handkerchief. and Miss Edith Burwell. the consolation. Other games were enjoyed until late hour. Those who enjoyed Miss Kimberly's hospital fly were Mrs. Gehanna, Mrs. Marriett, Mrs. Beach. the Misses Edith Burrell. Grace Terry, Ada Trace. Jeannette Sanders. Emma Trace. Florence Oat- man. Ruth Gill, Mae Mathews, Nellie Hall. Alice Marriett. Lulu Yale, and Marjorie Thatcher.
 The Friends of Mrs. William T. Bar , mum os 25O Sherman avenue will be sorry to hear she has been i'll for a week with a sudden attack of peritonitis. Dr. Arthur $. Cheney and a trained nurse have been in attendance, and it is hoped Mrs. Barnum will soon be well and out again.
 Mir. and Mrs. William Lounsbury of Indian Neck will spend the balance of the winter with Mrs. Lounsbury's par ents. Mrs. and Mrs. Elizur Johnson. Mrs. Lounsbury is suffering from a throat trouble.
 Frank L. Shay has been secured to succeed John F. Grisbach as tenor of | the First M. E. church quartet. MT. Shay has a beautiful voice, and has done excellent work in the choir of the Calvary Baptist church. where he has been for the past year.
 A. S. Wright has issued invitations for dance to be given at the Country club Friday evening. Music for danc- 1 ing will be supplied by an orchestra.
 A missionary meeting will be held al the residence of Mrs. c. W. Gaylord of South Main street, Branford, this after noon at o'clock. Papers will be read by Miss Susie Cook on Mrs. Quick I-i-a and Work in Spain,'' and Mrs F. T. Bradley on Mrs. Dulick's Work ir 1 Cuba
 The ladies auxiliary G. I. A. to B. oi L. E.. will give very enjoyable. socia and dance at the Canton Sassacus hal | FTv..1 Us1I1.
 Miss Nellie Fraher and Miss Nellie Leahy were guests of the Misses Conroy at St. Mary's rectory, Branford, last i week.
 l Last night in Harmonic hall, division No. 9, A. o. H., held it's second annua ball. The grand march was led by Pres Iident Daniel Meaney and Mrs. Meaney 1 The other officers are John Carney, Jo- seDh Gartland, William Hussey, Nich- olas Leonard, George Barrett and lame; Lynch. The committee of arrange ments is under the chairmanshiD oi James McGlynn. Music for concert and dancing will be supplied by Norton's 1 orchestra.
 Miss Ethel Moore has been appointed organist at the Baptist church, Bran sord. for one year, and began her ser vices on Sunday. The young lady is only sixteen years of age, but is thor oughly familiar with music. She is now studying with Mrs. Clara Brainerd Forbes.
 Little Miss Teresa Stanford. daughter oc MT. and Mrs. George Stanford oi College street, is very i'll and under the care of a trained nurse.