The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-03-05
LATEST FAIR HAVEN NEWS
EAST ROCK LODGE HELD 4 MOCK
 TRIAL.
Epworth League of East Pearl Street Church Entertainea-Res. E. w. stone on "Ministsring spirits."

l ADOuL LllTLy IIl6IuDGrS Ol lne E4pMOIlli league of the East Pearl street church spent an enjoyable evening at the home of Mir. and Mrs. John s. Sanford 2d last Thursday evening. After routine busi- ness fine entertainment was given which was followed by light refresh ments A mandolin club composed of Angelo Corcion, John Palmer and Louis Ferraro rendered some very fine num- bers. The programme included, besides the club, a recitation by Miss Daisy Lennon; characteristic songs by the Zu Zu boys; Sunny Jim, Fred Butterfield; HGinger Waters, Warren Cranford; reading, Jimmie Butler and the Owl" by Mrs Smith Turner; vocal solo by Miss Belle Slater, and a reading How Sockery Set the Hen," by A. D. Stone. i It is the intention of the social com mittee to make these meetings interest," ing throughout the ear.
 | Honor has come to James McGovern of Meriden. who has been organist at Pilgrim Congregational church for the past year. MT. McGovern is a musi- elan of rare ability, as his recital few months since demonstrated. He posses ses in marked degree the talent of a skilled accompanist. His many musi- cianly qualities became widely known with the result that he has been offered and has accepted the post of organist at St. Peters R. c. church in Hartford, which, next to St. Joseph's cathedral is the largest Roman Catholic church in that city. Mir. Foote has been chosen to succeed Mir. McGovern as organist at Pilgrim church.
 | Catherine J. McKeon, widow of John McKeon, died at her residence, 409 Blatchley avenue, Thursday of acute peritonitis after an illness of only a few days. She is survived by four daugters, Misses Rose and Kate, Mrs. Daniel Mo- 1 Ian and Mrs. Timothy Flannery, and one son, James J. McKeon, salesman | for the H. L. Handy Co. Another son, Hugh, was killed in Prindle alley by an Italian while on duty as a policeman. The funeral will be held from her home at o'clock this morning, and at 9:30 a solemn mass of requiem will be cele- brated. The interment will be in St. Lawrence cemetery.
 | The Daughters of Liberty are arrang- l ing for an anniversary celebration to be held in A. o. U. W. hall next Wednes- day, March 9, which promises to be a very enjoyable occasion.
 l At the Grand avenue Baptist church tomorrow the pastor. Rev. D. w. Stone, will speak on the following subjects: Morning, "Ministering Spir- its::" evening, ''The Golden Chance. 7 On Thursday evening next the annual business meeting of this church will take place. At o'clock a free supper will be given the members, and at s o'clock there will be a roll call.
 The members of East Rock lodge, A. Q. U. w., held mock trial at their lodge rooms on Grand avenue Thursday evening which proved to be one of the most enjoyable affairs the lodge has ever held. Frank E. Duffy was accused of stealing chickens, which 1t was all legged, were the property of John Dixon. Frank P. Ryan was on the prosecution and performed his duty with vigor. MT. Duffy entrusted his case to Edward F. Farren, who oss-examined the prose- cutions witnesses In clever manner and finally tore down the entire case of the state. Fillmore $. Wade was on the bench. Mr. Duffy, when put to plea, pleaded NO guilty and was ifnme- diately subjected to rigid examination by the prosecuting attorney. Several witnesses on both sides were examined and matters looked rather blue for Mr. Duffy until the defense recalled the complainant, MT. Dixon, to the stand The attorney for the defense then brought out the fact that Mr. Dixon could not give a technical description of a Plymouth Rock, nor tell the difference between Plymouth Rock and a Wyan- dotte, and finally, that he never owned any chickens. Judge Wade could do no more than discharge the prisoner Another trial for malicious persecution may follow. A supper was served at the close of the trial.
 | At the Grand avenue Congregational church tomorrow at 10:30 the pastor will preach, theme, "We Have Seen the Lord,' which will be followed by the communion of the Lords supper and reception of members. At 12 m, Bible school; SIS p. n., conservation meeting of the Y. P. S. c. E.; at 7:30, a special musical service with selections from one author will be given, and Dr. Sheath will make few remarks upon the au- thor Joseph Barnby" and will also speak upon New Haven's Great Re- eusal.'
 | Mrs. Edward F. Thompson, who has been seriously i'll for the past ten days at her home, 93 1-2 Clay street, is slowly recovering.
 Mrs. G. M. Shepard of Exchange street is confined to her home with the grip.
 The two-masted schooner Marshall O. Wells of Bridgeport, which has been tied up to the dock just north of Chapel street drawbridge for about two months. cleared this port yesterday. i A very interesting meeting of Guiding Star lodge, o. s. of B., was held Thurs day evening in Polar Star hall, and was well attended. Applications to the number of twelve were ready and were initiated and seven new applicants were received. P. c. Fred Darby was pre- scented with handsome jewel and an entertainment committee was appointed which consists of Fred Darby. Mrs Jennie Jarvis and Mrs. Emily White. Visitors from Star of Hope lodge were present. It is expected that the next meeting to be held March r will be of an extremely interesting nature.
 At the East Pearl street M. E. Church