The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-01-16
LATEST FAIR |HA'IEN NEVIS
AN APPEAL FOR I1HD SPEEDWAY
 FUJDs.

H. S. Lancraft LeaT les for West Indies --Woolsey SchOol Reopens-Frater- nal News--Funeral of Mrs. M. C. MaIIory--Other Itdms,
 Henry s. LancraAt sailed Saturday for West Indies. Mir. fLancraft is one ot Fair Haven's best Anown and promi- nent business men.
 B. s. Bradley, manalger of the Clinton Avenue Speedway asSociatiop, has iust mailed to many of the horsemen who drive on the speedway a circular relat- ing to the finances for keeping of the course in good condition. The circular is as follows
 New Haveii, January, 1906. Dear sir; Having noticed you op the speedway and knowing your apprecia- ton of good horse, your desire to pro- mote speeding and speedway move. ments, I take the opportunity of advis- ing you that the funds which have been liberally contributed by several of the leading horsemen, are getting low and feel that you would like to have your name added to this list. Should be pleased to have you mall any amount, no matter how small. or would call upon you at your request. The proceeds of this collection will be carefully expended in improving the Clinton avenue speedway and placing it in condition so much desired for fast work.
 l Thanking you in advance for any as- sistance you may give, I remain,
 Yours very truly,
 B. s. Bradley,
 25 Atwater Street. F. s. If sufficient funds are subs6nb- ed the roadway will be placed in tbe best possible condition at once in case of snow.
 MT. Bradley says that he would also be pleased to receive any subscription that spectators who witness the speed ing from the sidewalks or teams may wish to donate,
 | Woolsey school was re-opened yester- day It will be remembered that the school was closed yesterday as a ore. ventative measure, as there has been several cases of diphtheria in the dis trict. The attendance yesterday was not quite so large as usual The rooms have been thoroughly fumigated. Only one case of diphtheria in the district has been reported since Thursday that of Lillie Brostian, three years of age, residing at 21 Fillmore street. It is not believed that the disease will spread.
 Franklin's birthday will be observed tomorrow with a special programme of exercises to be participated in by pupilsi of grades VII and VIII in Grannis hall, Strong school. The ex- ercises will be held at a. m.
 The annual meeting of Home council, No. 10, Brotherhood of Relief, will be held in the w. c, T. U. Rall 19 Grand avenue. this evening at 8 o'clock Three candidates are to be balloted for and there are six applications for member ship. Officers are also to be elected. The call has been issued by c. o. Fran cis, the secretary.
 Quinnipiac conclave, No. 313, Order of Heptasonhs held it's annual installa- tion of officers last evening at A. o. U. w. hall, 25 Grand avenue Several can didates were initiated and the degree team used it's new paraphernalia for the first time
 E. Lorenzo osborn and C.. smedley Jackson entertained number of their friends at thelr home, 47t Quinniplac avenue. Saturday evening.
 There was trouble with the gas mains and several cellars in Lloyd street Grand avenue were filled with the odor early Sunday morning.
 Miss Katherine Moore of Ferry street has returned from New York.