The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-04-23
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 ING NEW HAVEN PEOPLE

The Rev. Louis A. Parsons, who re- gently resigned his charge as head cu- rate at St. James church of Philadel- phia, is visiting his parents MT. and Mrs. E. A. Parsons of Beers street. A "skiddoo' dance will be given by Quinnipiac Canoe club at Warner hall this evening. The committee of ar engagements consists of Messrs. Ander- son, Mix Crossley, Chipp and Ball. This will be the final dance of the sea- son.
 Mhs. J. IA. Haskell of Hemenway ave- nue, East Haven, left yesterday morn- ing for Krwin, Kansas, where she does to visit her daughter, Mrs. George F. Able.
 Subcommittee for the May festival to be given in Harmonic hall, May g, 10 and il, for St. Mary's rectory fund, | are being appointed, and everyone is working earnestly.
 A special meeting of the ladies' aux Hilary A. o. H., was held last evening at the home of the president, Miss Mary Williams in Cedar street, Branford. Ar
 
 May were made at the meeting.
 Nearly 400 people attended very in- terestng concert given by the Harugari Singing society at their rooms in Church street Sunday evening under the direction of Max Dessauer, the con ductor of the society. The soloist of the evening was Mrs. Johanna Hart mann, contralto, a pupil of Mr. Des- sauer's, who scored a great success. A piano pupil of MT. Dessauers, Burton Applegate, also scored success, and the new songs sung by the chorus were received with great enthusiasm. Fichtls orchestra assisted.
 Miss Maud A. Armstrong and Mrs, IA. c. Bushnell are spending a few days with Miss Armstrong's cousin, Mrs. B. H. Cobb of Fremont street, Hartford. Albert Rowe entertained few of his little friends at birthday party Saturday at his home in Washington avenue, West Haven. The usual games an da supper were enjoyed by the little people.
 MT. and Mrs William F. stahl of Howard avenue have announced the marriage aof their daughter, Minnie Louise, to Harry w. Manville. The wedding was quietly celebrated at the home of the brides parents Sunday.
 The Yale Freshman Glee club gave a musicale Saturday at Miss Finch's school in 77th street, New York.
 After two months trip through the Orient William F. Hasselbach the well known Chapel street confectionery, has returned to his home in this city. Mir. Hasselbach, who has visited almost all parts of the world, reports that his journeying through Japan and China furnished the most exciting incidents and experiences that he has ever had. Among these was being wrecked off tIae coast of Japan. Mir Hasselbach was $ passenger on the ill-fated Dako- ta, and was among the last taken off that vessel. He was rescued in a na- tive fishing smack. He returned laden with souvenirs and trophies of his jour- ney which, when added to his already large collection, make it one of the best known hereabouts.
 Miss May Haines of Park street, Wes Haven, was given surprise party bS several of her friends Saturday evening Games and music followed by supper were enjoyed by those who attended. Cards have been received here an nouncing the marriage of Mrs. Grace Gallaudet Kendall, daughter of Dr. Ed ward Miner Gallaudet of Washington ID. C., to William Baxter Closson O Magnolia. Mass The wedding tool place at the home of the brides father in Washington on Saturday last. MI and Mrs. Closson will be at home afte June 15 at Magnolia. Mrs. Clossor who is a sister of Mrs, John w. Edger ton, and pr. Edson F. Gallaudet, Yal '93 has large circle of friends her where she has often visited.
 The closing reception of Miss Chad wiek's beginners classes was held i Warner hall Saturday afternoon fror to 6 o'clock. It was a delightful CT tertainment.
 The entertainment given by the Bus Bees of East Haven Friday evenin was a success socially as well as finar cially.
 The regular meeting Of Woodlan lodge K. of P. was held in Pythia hall. Branford, last evening. Followin the regular business of the lodge tf secretary of the local branch of the el dowment rank made an address for u benefit of this branch
 A very pretty and quiet wedding o cured at the home of the parents the groom, Mir and Mrs. James Whi of 63 Kensington street, on Saturday noon. The groom, James w. Whit was married to Miss Etta Alberta Mil of New Milford. The wedding ceremol was performed by the brother of u groom, the Rev. Robert S. White Killingly, Conn.,, who was assisted an uncle of the groom, Rev. Isaac Yerlzes of New Jersey
 Mrs Emma Borst of Dwight stre has returned home after spending a ft days with Mrs. Willis Bodwell of Fir avenue, West Haven.
 Alfred Durham left New York Satu day for Seattle going by the Canadi Pacific. On May 10 he will sail Nome on the steamship Corwin will stop at the islands Katshakan, Ju ice Kadah, and Unalaska, thus ma sng the trip to Nome in twenty-t7 days. if too much ice is not encountt ed. MT. Durham expects to return ne