Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-05-01
CITY NEWS

Bernard Knitting, 2l3 River street. l The Rev MT Whitted of the A. M
 E. Zion church left to-day to attend the annual conference in Boston.
 There will be an anniversary mass
 on next "Wednesday morning at 5
 o'clock at St Thomas's church fos
 the late Hugh J. Crane.
 Lieutenant-Gener Chaffee and
 wife, who were the guests of George
 Rockwell and family over yesterday
 left this morning for Washington.
 Superintendent Ray of the sewer
 department commenced operations
 this morning for the construction of
 catch basin at the corner of Bald
 win and Luke streets.
 The regular meeting of the Queens
 Daughters will be held this evening
 at s o'clock at St Patrick's hall and l it is requested that all members at
 tend. The appointment of committees
 for the coming bazaar will take place
 at this meeting.
 A still alarm about 10:30 last evening brought the Leavenworth street firemen to the press room of the Republican. The stovepipe had become too warm and ignited the
 woodwork nearby. The fire was eX- tinguished in short order. 1 The regular monthly meeting of the Gaelic Literary society will De held this evening. Every member is requested to be present, as arrange ments will be completed for accom- panying the Gaelic dancing club to New Britain Tuesday, May s.
 The Films would like to play any team of the age of 15 years. The lineup is as follows: J. Moynihan, c; F. Kennedy, p; M. Fitzgerald, 1b; D. Mccarthy, 2b; c. McEvoy, 3b; P. Kennedy, ss: R. Galway, If: J. Me- Evoy, of; P. Coyle, If. Anyone wish ing a game call on R. Galway, Pleas ant street.
 The two cases of Frank A. Brown a dentist on Norah Main street and his wife, against Burton A. lrion a contractor. were settled to-day out of court. They were down for. hearing in the superior court to- morrow. Dr Brown and his wife were thrown out of their carriage and hurt, their horse having been scared by the defendants auto.
 The women folks who are collect ing clothing for the sufferers at San Francisco have forwarded three bar relfuls of articles to the scene of the disaster and they expect to have more ready for shipment in short time This is an important work and everybody who possibly can should do something towards help ing 1t along.
 Two dogs were shot today by the police officers. one on Dikeman street and the other on Burton street. One was suspected of being suffering with rabies and the other had bad attack of sniffies. The registering of dogs is going on every day and if people keep coming fin for another week or so the officers will not have much to do when they start to find out how many have neglected to comply with the law.
 Mir and Mrs John Herman and daughter. Lena Herman, of Frank lin street, MT and Mrs John D. Stad- Ter and Lena Stader spent Sunday with Mrs A. Schaeffer at Chippin Hill, Bristol, where Mrs Schaeffer eX- poets to spend the summer. having opened a house for summer board CTS. It is pleasantly situated and q delightful spot where one can have perfect rest and quiet from the citys noise and turmoil.
 The Rev Frederick Lewis Brooks fnr firNn nf tho .s4pnnI Baptist church. who left to-day for his new field at Leonard. Texas, was rendered a farewell reception last night. Addresses were made by the Rev Mir Fairchild of, the Simonsyille Methodist church, Dr. I. W. Mahoney and the retiring pastor. Mrs F.. ". Wightman read an appropriate poem. Piano selections were rendered by Miss Ada Emmons
 The trouble between certain stock holders in the Apothecaries Hall com pany will come up Friday in the su- perior court at short calendar. A de inurrer has been filed which to some extent will decide the merits of the dispute. IL Is the intention of the attorneys engaged to bring this suit to a close as soon as possible so thst the business of the concern may not he hampered by the complications that arise from proceedings in law.
 A splendid program consisting of a drill and song was given by the senior girls of St Anne's school at the French fair last evening. The fair still continues to draw large au- diences. who every evening leave the hall with pleasant memories of hav- ing had very good time. This evening the senior boys of St Anne's school will entertain. Visitors will certainly enjoy the program and the many other attractions which the fair affords.
 Examinations for admission 10 the class of the Bronson li- brary will be held on Saturday, May 12. from 10 to l2 o'clock in the fore noon. Questions on standard litera- 1 ture and current history will be sub | mitted. This is the first time com ! petitive examinations were held for l positions in ihe public library and it Is quite likely that a large number will enter. The examinations will be l conducted by the librarians, Miss | SperTy and B. A. Fitzpatrick.
 Miss Nellye T. Reed has once more l planned for the comfort and pleas 1 ure of the many pupils and friends Df her seletc dancing academy b. se curing the large and spacious Eagles hall. South Main street. for her clos I ing reception Friday evening. June | 22. 1906 The hall will be beautiful l electric fans vill wave cool fragrant [ breezes over the merry dancers.