The morning journal-courier., 1908-04-07
FAIR HAVEN NEWS

FAIR HAVEN NEWS
sprinkling Bids Advertised for
-Momauguin Cars Run
for First Time This
Season.
The borough authorities have adver-
tised for bids for sprinkllng the bor-
ough streets the coming season. 1t
Is hoped to begin the sprinkllng by the
middle of May. 1t cannot be said yet |
on Just what basis the street work will |
be done. Some favor the brough buy
Ing It's sprinkler one citizen said that |
by so doing there could be effected II
saving of 81 per day Last year there
were no bids issued for the sprinkllng
II Quinnipiac avenue Is hardened, as
Director Foley has promised that 1t
shan be, 1t is supposed by some that
the city will keep the roadway sprin-
killed.. but that Is not certain. Last
year the borough sprlnkled the road
way and the Connecticut company paid
share of the expense, The matter OF
the street sprnkling was discussed at
the last meeting Of tho board of war;
den and burgesses and the notice to
4 .f,,,l
post yesterday, The board paid bills
for the last month and some quarterly
bills. The principal outlay at present is
for the salaries Of the two policemen
and for the street lights.
The Yale varsity eight took row
up Ouinniplac river yesterday after
noon and their work was watched with
interest. They rowed well and while no
attempt to make fast time was made
the oars splashed the water very little
and the men rowed in good form. The
boat ran just above the Grand avenue
drawbridge and then the crew took a
short rest, made the turn and came
down the river.
Several sales Of gasoline engines were
made as a result OF the exhibition held
at the quarters Of the Wacouma Yacht
club in Front street last week. The eX-
hlbition closed Saturday night with a
large attendance and the exhibits were
being removed yesterday. The club will
have quito sum cleared from the ex-
hlbtion. It is said. 1t was free exhl-
bition but the exhibitors rented the
floor space,
The two tonements which have been
made by the transformation of the old
chapel of the Pilgrim church. will be
completed May l. The building was
purchased by John Thompson. who
moved II across Lenox street and re-
fitted II for two fine tenements.
The Eastern Star will meet In Mason
ic hall Thursday evening, Preceding the
meeting the ladies will serve supper.
East Rock council, Fraternal Benefit
league, will be represented at the meet
ing OF the supreme council in Hart
ford to-day. Among those who will go
up are Gilmore $. Wade and Hugh Nc
Donald. East Rock council Will report
large increase in membership since
one year ago.
At the meeting OF the Norris w. c..
II. t. held Mt the residence of Mrs. Il.
C. sage, East Haven, 20 members at
tended and listened to resume OF the
organization given by Miss Matte Par
dee
This evening at the Grand Avenue
Baptist church, Rev. j. Il. Smith. a
missionary from Burma, VIII give an
address on his work In that country.
Two candidates received the degrees
at tho meeting Of Quinniplac conclave
Of Heptasophs held in A. o. u. W.
hall, % Grand avenue, last evening AZ
| ter the meeting Captain Alderman
served a clam chowder In the banquet
room.
Mrs w. II. Russell and daughter Of
New Haven, formerly Of Fair Haven,
we're guests of Mrs. Kilborn of Grand
avenue Saturday,
Mr.. and Mrs. Marcus Hemingway,
who have spent most Of the winter In
the south, have returned to their home
in Grand avenue
The Mems club Of Grace p. f..
church will meet on Wednesday even
ing of this week in tho parish house
at s o'clock. The New England Telc-
phone company is TO give demonstra-
| ton of the workings Of the telephone
| from it's beginning to the present day
of It's perfection IT promises to be a
very interesting lecture and it Is deslr-
ed that every member Of the club Will
be present and bring friends with them.
All are welcome.
The cars to Momauguln were run for
the first time Sunday afternoon. They
were well patronized and had the day
remained cloudless, as the indications
of the morning seemed to warrant,
large crowds would have fockod to
this popular shore resort. Cottages are
fast being rented and everything points
to a lively season as well as an early
one
A few days ago Mr.. and Mrs Charles
l.. way entertained a party of friends
IN honor Of tho fourth birthday Of their
little daughter Georgiana. The supper
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