The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-04-24
LATEST FAIR HA7EN NEWS
ENTHUSIASTIC MEETING OF THE
 CONGREGATIONAL CLUB

l al nfCcptlOH to Rev. and Mrs. E. c. TuIlar.
 The spring meeting of the New Ha- ven Congregational club was held last evening at Pilgrim church, Fair Haven About 150 sat down to the fine supper prepared by the ladies of the l church. The tables were set on both floors of the chapel and looked very attractive, Yellow lilies were utilized | literally in decorations and with other settings the tables looked unusually attractive. It was the last time that this chapel will be used for such pleas ant social gatherings, as it is soon to be taken down to give place for the new chapel The suppers of the club have been held many times in this old chapel. After supper the members of the club and other friends assembled in the au- ditorium of the church, where the lit- erary exercises were held. The presi- dent, Levi T, Snow, presided. The platform was banked with palms and other greenery and Easter lilies, which made a fine display, Previous to this gathering selections were rendered on pianola kindly loaned by the M Steinert & Sons Go. Prayer was offer ed by the pastor of the Davenport church, Rev. Mr. Pierce. The follow 1 ing were elected members of the club, unanimously Edward B. Sellew, and Rev. J. N. Pierce.
 The lecture of the evening was given by Rev c. H. Tyndall, Ph D.. of the Reformed church Mt. Carmel. His sub ject was "Radium and Its Mysteries" :" The lecture was illustrated by means of apparatus and samples of this new and marvellous element was exhibited and its properties shown. He said that ra- dium had been found even in New Ha- ven drinking water He said that ra- dium was the most wonderful of any thing in the elemental world. He stat ed that piece of radium that he could hold in his hand had sufficient energy to run one of the greatest steamers afoat across the ocean and back. This element was found almost everywhere but in very small quantities. It Is found in the largest quantities in some of the rocks of Bohemia. There Is about one part in thousand-millions parts of this rock The price of piece of radium as small as a buck shot Is worth $20,OOO. It is worth s3,000,O0O to S4,0O0,000 pound. Radium is luminous and has chemical value, thermal and electrical, It also has the heat ele- ment
 The lecturer exhibited a chart com pairing the vibrations of various ele- ments, radium being the most rapid. It was one of the most interesting scien- tific lectures given in this city in a long time, and should be given again to a larger audience.
 About 200 people assembled in the Sunday school room of the East Pearl street M. F. church last evening at the reception rendered to Rev. and Mrs. E. c, Tullar the occasion being their 18th wedding anniversary, and also to ex- tend greetings to the pastor upon his returning for another year, having just been reappointed by the conference. The Sunday school room was decorated with red carnations, palms and tulips. The programme was ushered in by the playing of the wedding march by Will liam D. Brown, the organist. The ad- dress of welcome was made by E. R. Slater, chairman of the committee. He spoke of the excellent work done by the pastor during his pastorate and said he was glad to welcome all pres ent. John S. Sanford, 2d, gave fine speech, and told the pastor and wife that they were all most glad to well come them on this pleasant occasion. Then MT. Sanford presented the fine church and congregation, which was as follows: Cut glass punch bowl and cups, a supply of linen, table cloths and napkins, a large clock and a small gilt clock, silver soup ladle, dozen tea spoons, silver bread plate several large table spoons and several fancy spoons, umbrella fancy plates, and a large wedding cake. For these gifts MT. Tullar thanked the donors in a hearty manner. He said it was difficult for him to speak as he would because his heart was so full of feeling. These expressions were not necessary to show their regard for him, for he knew that they felt 1t and he would remember the heartiness with which they had cele- brated his anniversary. But he thank ed all most heartily for the beautiful gifts for himself and wife and he con- cluded by inviting all to attend his golden wedding, Then he was given very hearty applause. The programme was concluded with music by the mems quartette composed of W. E. Brown, Harold Mix, B. c, Johnson and Har- wood Turner. Mrs Tullar was formerly Miss Elizabeth Varran Cornell of Wa terbury, and the couple were married in the St. Paul's M. E. church in that city It was a very interesting occa- sion at last nights reception and great ly enjoyed by all.
 The general committee in charge last night was made up as follows: E. R. Slater, E. A. Howard, c. O. Francis, representatives of the official board: Mrs. c. o. Francis Mrs, s. Hopkins, Mrs. Stewart Morgan, Mrs. J. s. San ford, from the ladies' aid society; Fred Allen, Miss Edith Lennon, from the Ep- worth league; George Mallory, George Denison. from the Junior league; F. J. Mansfield and H, C. White, from the Sunday school; Mrs. ]. H. DeBaun, from Ready Circle of Kings Daughters;