Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-10-02
CITY NEWS

late John Cavanaugh of Ridge street.
 There will be a meeting of Cour
 Rose Hill, F. of A., at 8 o'clock to night in the reading room to take ac ton on the death of Thomas Mahoney
 A good sized crowd attended tht promenade in Eagles hall by tho American band Saturday evening
 Several new pieces were played anG many encores were responded to dur ing the night.
 The Queens Daughters will holC their annual meeting tomorrow even
 Ing at St Patrick's hall at 7:30 o'clock
 Election of officers and other import ant business is to come up at this meeting. All who can possibly attend are urgently requested to do so
 Father Curtin of St Francis Xavier: parish had some encouraging news fol his parishioners yesterday. The base ment of the new church will soon bt ready for occupancy and in short time he will award the contract fol the completion of the upper portion oi the building.
 The Nassau Social club will give a sociable and dance at Hamilton hall in Mill Plain on the 10th of this month. The Nassau boys will live up to their reputation which they have made and If one cares to enjoy him. self on the above night he should journey to the hall where this dance is to be held. ....s.
 James Sheridan of 39S Baldwin | street received a severe scalp wound | Saturday afternoon while at work on the new Whitemore building on Bank street. A large heavy beam struck him squarely on the head and for a few moments he was knocked out. He was taken to the office of pr o. ConnOr where his injuries were dress ed.
 The social promenade of the 4th division, A. O. H., takes place We'd Desday evening at the new hall in the Casino, Poli's building, on East Main street. The hall is a fine one for dancing and the members of the divis- ion assure all who attend that they will have an excellent time and will | be glad to attend the next affair given by the 4th.
 The fall term opens at the Friendly league tonight Any vacancy In any class will be filled in the office and must be secured there. The opening public reception will be held on Thurs day evening from s until 9 o'clock. |. Monday, school of housekeeping, public school cookery a. ID. and p. m.; cook cry for league members at T:3O; physi. cal training, beginners class at 1:45, advanced class at S:45; mandolin club, D. m.
 In the probate court Saturday after noon Judge Lowe held a hearing on the estate of the late William Derwin. The heirs, son and daughter, are anx- iOus to have the estate settled up, but the mysterious whereabouts of the widow and another son prevent such a step. The widow is said to be traN- cling in Dakota, but no one has the slightest idea of the whereabouts of the absent son. Judge Lowe will re sume the hearing Thursday.
 X large number from this city will attend the whist party and dance giv- en by the young ladies of St Michaers parish at Goodwill hall, Waterville, the 12th of this month. Fine prizes will be given to the whist players and excellent music will be on hand for the pleasure of those who like to glide over the slippery floor. More over the young ladies will be there to do all in their power to please you and if anyone should go away without having an evening of pleasure no one but himself can be blamed.
 Yesterday afternoon a well known Brooklynlte got into an argument with couple of men on Bank street and for a time the spectators were treateS ] to a good mix-up. The BrOOklynlta handed out all kinds of hooks and ! iabs and was getting the better of his | opponents when they started to find ! some stones. since they could make no impression upon him with theit fists. But when he saw what they iu- | tended to do he did not hang around 1 very long but started on the run. The ! other men chased him and threw sev- ! eral stones after him. buJ he got away unharmpi. Someone told the Brook | lynite he was a coward. hut he replied. Tt is better to say. There he goes, 1 than here he lies.
 The fifth annual fair given by the [ Brooklyn Athletic club opened Satur- ! day evening at E. \. C. hall where a | large and merry crowd Of dancers en- ! j0yed themselves to the strains of | music by Lallier's orchestra. The hail | being handsomely decorated for the occasion. presented a neat and tastefu appearance. Master Edward Keefe. | the boy tenor. rendered. two of his most popular songs. Master Kepfe will sing every night during the fair. when he will sing all of his latest and most popular songs The committee wishes to thank all who helped to make ths. opening right such grand success and hopes during the remaining nights of the fair to meet as large a crowd Of good natured. merry dancers as marked the beginning of the opening night.
 The wedding season Is now on in fun force and the extensive line of fine silver. decorated china and cut gIass is already showing the effect of the wedding gift seekers at the Cpson JpweIrr co. This firm is making spe- rfsI efforts to sell fine msHtel clocks from $500 to sT.50 Bread trays. cake hazke-s. e1nHelah~a and tea sets are