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Norwalk Gazette.-
Tuesday, April 24th, 1877.
The Gazette’s Outside. .,
On the top of the first column of our fourth j'
page will be found a sub-editorial head, which .
we propose to continue as a convenient loca-
Itlon for the many articles which are
crowded out from our inside columns devoted
' to original matter. Today; there will be
"fOund a very interesting localeontribution on
-- Poultry. Also our local reporter’s graphic
account of a “bombardment” between two
parties in River Street, together with other
items of more or less interest. Our advertising
favors have so very largely increased the past-I
few weeks that we have been forced to this
outside location of original matter. ‘
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West Point and Annapolis.
As many have made inquiry as to the ap-
pointments at West Point Military School,
and the Annapolis Naval Academy to which
our Congressional District is entitled, we
would state, upon official information derived
from the respective departments of War and
the Navy, that our military cadet will gradu-
ate next year. and that Congressman Warner
will be invited to nominate‘ his successor in
July of the present year. MLW. will do so by
giving public notice toall desiring the posi-
tion to meet in competitive trial before-a
competent board of examiners, just as has
heretofore been done by Hon. Wm. H. Bar-
num, and the best boy to win.
The Secretary of the Navy writes us:
“There will not be a vacancy at the Naval
Academy, from the Fourth Congressional dis-
trict of Connecticut for five years, unless the
Cadet Midship'uan appointed from the dis—
trict should fr.».n any cause leave the Acade-
my before that time, when he should gradu-
ate."
The incumbent is Master Eddie Webster,
of Litchfield, who will be remembered as a
graduate of Mr. Selleck’s school. He is so
robust he is not likely to break down, and so
plucky that he will never resign, so that the
boys inthis district. at present sighing for
sea, will have but a sorry chance to go down
in Uncle Samuel’s ships, that is unless they
can date back their ages.
There is one hopeful feature, however. At
the end of five years the prospect is that we
shall have a good Republican in Congress ‘
from this district, and there will be some
comfort in receiving a nomination froma
thorough-goingsupporter of the administra-
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The Town Meeting.
- ‘At the annual'meeting of the town for
4 hearing-reports, etc., in . December last, a
" coniinittcc,—consisting of the three Acting
School Visitors and the chairmen of the vari-
ous School District committees in town,-was
appointed to investigate and consider the
matter of teaching higher branches than
designated by law in our public schools, and
to report at a future meeting some plan of
action. The committee, evidently believing
the town earnest and Sincere in the matter,
accepted the charge committed to them, and
faithfully? commenced the performance of
their duties. They held meeting after meet-
ing, spending their time freely in the cause
without the slightest remuneration, and after
considering the subject carefully in all its
bearings finally adopted a plan and prepared
their report. The Selectmen thereupon call-
ed a Town meeting to take action upon the
Report. The meeting was held Friday after-
noon, and although very stormy, about one
hundred and fifty voters assembled—one
voter in sixteen. Charles Olmstead was
chosen moderator. Rev. J. A. Hamilton,
chairman of the committee read the Report.
The document was reduced to the plainest
,English, was simple, concise and clear in its
suggestions, straight-forward,practical and in
our judgment, eminently sensible and judi-
cious. The substance of this report was
given in' the GAZETTE of March 6th. It pro
vided simply for the esmblishment of one
school of a higher grade _ than the ordinary
Grammar school, said school tobe located in
the High School room of the Over River
District School building, that- privilege hav-
ing been granted by vote of the District;
to then discontinue the existing High Schools
and make good, thorough English schools in
all the districts; the three leading schools to
havel male principals at $1,200 per year
salary, the other schools to remain substan-
tially as they are. A supplement was added
providing for a Superintendent of ‘schools,
but on this point the committee was not
unanimous. The estimate of expenses of
this plan, including salary of Superintendent,
was some $1,000 less than the present sys-
tem. After reading the_Report,the Reverend
gentleman explained some of its provisions,
and in a manly, forcible and eloquent speech
—-such as i's'seldom heard in a modern Town
. meeting in Norwalk,—advocated its passage
as being for the best interests 'of the, entire
people of the TOWD. His remarks were
listened to with respectful attention, gener-
ally, but occasionally an ominous growl was
heard, probably from some thoughtless per-
son. At _the conclusion of his address, Mr.
Honnecker, who was known to be one of the
leaders of the opposition, moved that the Re-
port be accepted and placed on file. The
vote was about half and half, probably
through ignorance of the meaning of the vote
and not through intentional discourtesy to
the committee. _ Mr. Woodward then moved
substantially that a High School he establish-
ed in accOrdance with the plan proposed.
It was plainly evident from appearances that
the vote would not pass. The question was
stated, and-an opportunity given for discus-
anon.
Here followed tactics which we believe pe4
caller to Norwalk; ~No attempt was made to
consider the matter, the voters seemed to have
their minds made up in advance upon the
merits of the question, and the cry was im-
mediately raised for the “question.” The.
majority seemed to fear an honest discussion
and not a man rose to adynce a single argu-'
ment, to ask for information or further ex-
planation, or even to state any reasons for
opposing the question, and thus this import-
antmatter was put. to vote. The result was
the defeat of the motion by a vote of 96 to
48, which result was received with applause.
A motion to adjourn was then made and car.»
.This result leaves the schools precisely as
they are. Certainly, if we can judge any-
thing from the grumbling so_ prevalent, the
present system is not a favorite one with tax
payers, and many parents think the schools
not as good as- they should be for the money
expended. The “grab" game will new con-
tinue and the committee-man who gets the
most from the town will be the best fellow.
The districts will continue pulling against
each other, each striving to surpass the other,
and the result will newssarily be constant in-
crease of taxation—if not townwise then
districtwise, and there will be more grnm.
bling over district taxes than town taxes.
A petition has been drawn up and numer-
ously signed, since the last meeting, asking
the Selectmen to calla Town meeting for the
purpose of putting all of our schools on a
strictly legal basis—that is to do away entire-
ly with all higher depmtments‘ and put the
schools back where they were half a century
. ago. This will certainly be carried it the
meeting is held, but it is a mistake to think
that such an actiori will relieve the tax payers.
It will cut down Town expenses, but the
Town cannot prevent date-tats from maintain-
ing as good schools as they please. If one
district doubles the Town appropriation and
maintains ‘a thoroughly good school, the
other diatrobta will follow, and tax payers will
have two tax collectors to pay instead of One.
The future of Nontralk schools 'is certainly
not promising.
Capt. C. C. Wildman, who was one season
captain of the Nelly White, is as fortunate as
KateClaxton in being rescued from fires. He
was rescued from the Nassau steamer Leo, re-
centlydestroyed, and was once before saved
from a burning steamer. May the flames
never catehhim; .
Gold 236—at Havana.
The Pioneer Sociable is to beheld on Wed-
nesdayevenlng. -. . -
The next term of Mr. Olmstead‘s Wilton
Academy opens May 5th.
The street sprinkler had no trgiblc in keep-
ing dovtil thedi‘iét, last week.
Nineteen persons are now supposed to have
been lost on the Nassau steamer Leo.
The Quintard cabinet ware building, is be-
in repainted and otherwise improved.
he Andersonvillc sui'vi'vors held their an-
nual Convention in Hartford, last week.
R. M. DeWitt, the New York publisher,"
died at his residence in Stratford, on the 15th,
Tweed, before a legislative committee; pro-
nounccd the ll'orlil’s mutant of his confession,
bogus. '
The greenest grass in town is in the front
yard_of Mr. C. F. Raymoncfs place, Knight
Street.
.The South Nor-walk Bank has declared its
usual seini-anni‘al four per cent. dividend
payable May 2 .1.
It cost a young fellow from the country
four hundred dollars to see the Bridgeport el-
p‘iant, last Thursday.
_ Gen Couch has been inspecting the R-
forms of the National Guard with a vicx 0
making all needed repaiis.
If the editor of the Eagle has turned a we-
man then we understand how the dress came
to be put on the wrong lady.
Persons having money fvhich they desire
to loan on good security, should read the
advertisement of Mr. Relyep.
The semi-annual session of the Grand Di-
vision, Sons of Temperance, will meet in
Bridgeport,- on. Thursday, 26th.
Mr. Robert I’. Really, of: Richmond, Va.,
is home on a visit. The atmosphere of ‘Vir-
ginia evidently agrees with him.
. Major Holmes has capped the mansard
roof of his handsome residence, Main Street,
With an ornamental iron railing.
Mr. S. K. ‘Stanley is running a tobacco
store in Bridgeport. Like his Norwalk Store
it is located next door to the Post Office.
Pictures of the great lions—P. T. Barnum
and Capt. Costentenus,—a're visible to the na-
ked eye almost anywhere in this vicinity.
That crossing from Fairfield 00. Bank to
the Post Office, during last week’s rain, would
have been disgraceful to a Hottentot village.
WHAT NEXT ?—Earle K: Smith have now
got Dry Goods on a bust! But own this
business attempt at art in Norwalk is encour-
aging.
The last act in the-Southern drama will be
played on Tuesday, by the removal of the
United States troops from the New Orleans
capitol. _
2nd M. E. Church, is expected to arrive in
town next Saturday and occupy his pulpit on
Sunday.
The auction of the Alfred Mallory place,
on Tuesday afternoon‘last, resulted in an ad-
journmentof the sale without date, on a -bid
of $9,000. . ,
. Mr. John Fritz has returned to Norwalk
with his family, and taken possession of the
Hewes place up Main street, which he recent-
ly purchased.
Munson‘ Raymond and Zalmon Lyon are
putting down a new and improved walk on
the east side of Knight Street in front of
their premises.
"Our townmustsoon have a legal seal. The
design might as well be good and appropriate
as unmeaningless. Brush up [your ideas and
send in a sketch to the Selectmen.
There was just one terrific peal of thunder
Thursday night, which caused Asa to jump
from his bed and shout, “Another dynamite
boxfrom Moosehead, by gracious!”
The Danbury R. R. CO., are again at their
regular annual tear up in front of their depot.
That bridging will never be right till the iron
.beains, a la the 4th Avenue tunnel are intro-
duced. 7 '
The Emperor of Russia is expected to de
clare war to-day, and immediately invade
Turkey.‘ In his turn, “the sick man of the
East” is showing unexpected pluck and
strength. .
There was moisture enough in the atmos-
phere, last week, to make up for what was
lacking the week previous. A continuous
rain of three days duration was flanked on
each side by showers.
Twenty-one Turkish army officers arrived
in New York, Saturday. It is said they will
purchase one million Henry rifles, and will
remain here three years to study our ways of
manufacturing arms and cartridges, with a-
view to improve the Turkish armories.
It wasn’t a very inspiring, sight to see those
who so . sadly needed “a better education”
voting so solidly against reducing our three
poor attempts at High Schools down to one
good one. But as such a majority are “ugly
it,” let allbe reduced to the legal standard.
The M. W. Grand Patriarch of the Grand
Encampment, Charles Peck, died in New
Haven. last. week Monday evening, after a
brief illness. He has been a very prominent
Odd Fellow for years past, and his sudden
'death will bedeplorcd by members of the
Order. '
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Attempted Burglary.
Somebody made a determined attempt to
enter the store of “Win” Hanford, Down
Town, last Friday night. They bored nine
auger holes through the front door and even
tried to pry the door open, but were com-
pletely foiled in their efforts by the judicious
manner’in which Mr. Hanford had bolted the
door. ‘ - ..
Messrs. Price .& Bates have suspended 0p-
crations at their marble and granite works,
and have called a meeting of their creditors.
They have 'striiggled'hard tojweather the
storm, and'their numerous friends will be
glad if some arrangement can bcv made by
which they can resume business.
Down Town School.
The pupils of this school will give a free
entertainment on Wednpsday, May 2nd, com—
mencing at 9 a. m. and closing at 3:30 p. m.
Intermission between twelve and one. Pa-
rents and friends are earnestly invited to at-
tend, as an efiort will be :made to make the
exercises of an interesting character. If the
weather prOve stormy the entertainment will
be postponed until the next day.
A sister of Mayor Ely died quite suddenly.
Norwalk. Her. name was Mrs. Nancy E.
Miller, and she belonged in Bloomfield,Conn.,
where her remains were taken for burial on
Saturday.
Moonlight nights, last week—the darkest
of the year. Why not light up on such nights,
and, if necessary, turn off the gas an equal
number of'clear and starlight nights not
down in the almanac as moonlight? Certain-
ly this could be done without cheating the
gas company.
It was rather an amusing state of affairs at
the 2d M. E. Church, on Sunday morning
last. Finding themselves without a preach-
er, our Methodist friends called upon the
ever-ready and willing Rev. S. B. S. Bissell
to come to the rescue. He cheerfully re-
sponded, entered the pulpit and commenced
the services, when the new Presiding Elder
Rev. Dr. Fletcher, walked in. Mr. Bissell
at once gracefully insisted upOn the Elder
preaching the sermon, which he did to the
delight of all his hearers including the clerical
brother who expected to do the preaching.
It seems the Elder’s letter making the appoint:
ment had not' been received. Elder Fletcher
preached at RowaytOn in the afternoon and
at South Norwalk in the evening. He made
a most excellent impression in N Oi'walk.
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St. Nicholas, for the “Merrie“mohth of
May” is one of the best numbers of the year.
The engravings are numerous and splendid,
and the letter press varied, instructive and
interesting. The young people are specially
favored in having such a magazine. Buy a
copy.: . .
Rev. Mr.’Williams, the new pastor of the
on Thursday last, at his‘residenee, South.
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Dedication of Odd Fellows’ Hall.
The dedicatory servicesas heretofore an-
nounced in the GAZETTE -as to take place on
Wednesday evening lust, were of an unusual-
ly interesting character. Their large .Hall in
Centennial Building,- was densely packed
despite the storm, and the frescoes and dra-
peries of, the beautiful room were made spe-
cially attractive by the many brilliant gas jets
from the large chandeliers. '- ‘ . _
The Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of
the State and ‘his several "lieutenants," as he
facetiously termed them, were present and
most of Item made interesting and impressive
impromptu addresses. The Poem of “Broth-
er” Sumner, of Bridgeport, was a felecitous
piece of versification, and while well received
by the refined audience, was especially ap-
preciated by the initiated, as it was so replete
. with technicalities pertaining to the mystic
Order. .
The Historical address by Past Grand Mas-
ter Dr. Samuel Lynes was. of such special
local interest that we give it in full:
Most Worthy Grand Ofliem-s, Brethren of 0117'
Brothel-3‘ Lorlgc,No. 10, Waiting Brethren,
Ladies and Gentlemen:
The pleasant task of unrolling the scroll of
Time and presenting you with a sketch or
history of Our Brothers' Lodge, No. 10, I._0.
0. F., has been assigned to me, and, With
thanks for the honor, I have undertaken it as.
one of the most agreeable incidents of my
life, trusting you will excuse any short com-
ings of mine in doin it. ‘
Our Brethers’ Lo go, No. 10, LO. 0. F.,
' was instituted, in ample form On the 19th of
October, 1842, by Brother George Walters,
R. W. Deputy Grand Master, assisted by
Brother Gibson London, R. W. G. Warden,
and P. G.’s Wilson and Stevens, and many
other Brethren from Pequonnock Lodge, No.
4,‘of Bridgeport, Connecticut.
Those who have the honor of being its
charter members. (thatlis the founders of the
Lodge), are Cholwell J. Gruman, Asa E.
Smith, Stephen Olmstead, R; S. Pennoyer,
and 1. Taylor Hunt. Its first officers were
Cholwell J. Gruman, N. G. ; Asa E. Smith,
V. G. ; Stephen Olmstead, Secretary; R. S.
Pcnno " , Treasurer. There were initiated
on the c evening the following Brothers,
Samuel R. Bunting, George W. Raymond,
Eli K. Street, William E. Bissell, Eli Curtis,
R. Osborne, E. Donnelly, and H. Ray, who
were severally appointed to fill the subordi-
dinate offices of the Lodge; and the craft of
Odd Fellowship thus bflicered and manned
and fre'ighted with Friendship, Love and
Truth, was launched upon the turbulent
stream of life, in N orwalk.
I should not omit to, mention that at the
next meeting of the Lodge was initiated our
deceased Brother, the Hon. Thomas B. Buf-
ler, late Chief Justice of this Commonwealth.
These Brethren, whose names I have given,
all deserve honorable mention and remem-
brance by us, especially Brother- Gruman.
Some of them are still with us as Brethren of
this Lodge and as citizens of Norwalk, and
for one I freely honor them for this one act
of their lives. If present with us to-night it
must be with supreme pleasure that they can
look back upon the work they then initiated
and now see its developments and results.
But there is one of these Brothers who de-
serves of us mere than a passing notice. I
alludefio Brother Cholwell C. Gruman; nor
can I do better than re-produce and endorse
the panegeric on him made by our lamented
Broth Asa Hill in 1871. “Primarily to
Brother C. J. Gruman more than to any.
other person are we indebted for the organi-
zation of this Lodge. He expended his time
and money lavishly to get the Lodge in work-
ing order. His zeal was tireless, his attend~
ance regular and uniform, and the ardent im.
pulses of his nature found abundant room
for their exercise in the growth and expansion
of the Brotherhood. Indeed, the very name
of “Our Brothers’ Lodge," at once so beauti-
ful and suggestive,'I believe originated with
him. To him, therefore, more than to any
one, belongs the honorable title of the Father
of Our Brothera’ Lodge of Odd Fellows. To
him, also, more than any other member of
our Order are we indebted for the existence
of an additional branch' known as “Kabaosa
Encampment, No. 9.” The petitioners for
this Encampment charter were: Cholwoll J.
Gruman, John G. Quigley, Wm. H. Cleve-
land, Henry W. Smith, James A. Quintard,
(buried April 17th,) and Peter L. Cunning-
ham. As much, however, as we owe to the
zeal and labors of these pioneers of Odd Fel-
lowship, whose names I have given honorable
merition, truth and justice requires me to say
that there are many, many of our most honor-
able citizens whose names are indeed too nu-
merous to mention, who have contributed by
their faithful and zealous services in times
past, as well as by a liberal contribution of
their means, to make this Lodge, what it now
is, one of the most thrifty and prosperous in
this State.” I think it would not be uninter-
esting nor improper to let Brother Gruman
tell us the story of his work in establishing
this Lodge, which at my request he has given
me.
“At the institution of our Lodge, now
nearly thirty-five years ago, there was great
prejudice against all so-callei secret societies,
add it was difficult to make people believe
that there was real good in them. I joined
Pequonnock Lodge, No. 4, of Bridgeport, in
the early part of 1842. The next to join was
Stephen Olmstead. Then followed Asa E.
Smith, R. S. Pennoyer and J. Taylor Hunt.
To attend Lodge and return, a twenty-eight
miles ride, (getting home early in the morn-
ing), was our weekly pleasure and duty. The
days of raierads had not yet appeared here.
After having obtained the requisite number
of five, we sent in our petition for a charte r
or dispensation, having. chosen the name of
“Our Brothers’ Lodge.” The petition was
granted, our Lodge instituted, and we com-
menced our work with great success, and
have gone on prospering to prosper. Some
Brothers would think a ride of twenty-eight
miles to attend Lodge and return every week
in these times a great hardship, but in those
days, with good companions, we all really
enjoyed the ride, the pleasant meetingin the
Lodge, and the return home. A true picture '
of our first Lodge Room, where so many
good Brothers were initiated, should have
been preserved, and then the younger mem-
bers could have seen and realized the differ-
en tween the years 1842 and 1877, betwcn
the go Room then and now.”
The first Lodge Room was in the third
story of the building in Main street owned
by Mr. Olmstead. There, were passed many
prosperous years, and there all of the older
members were initiated. I still regard it as
the place of my birth into the order, and
I doubt not, ‘rnany who hear me, feel as I do
towards it. Pleasant memories of happy a
Instructive meetings cling arounid: and whi c
it lasts, we cannot but regard it as the Home
where the cradle of our branqi of Odd Fel-
lowship was rocked.
But “ Pro ress”. has been the watchword
with us as 0 d Fellows as well as with every-
thing else American, and growth demanded a
larger space and vae voted the Lodge shOuld
have a more beautiful one, also. -
Its next home was Zthe one we have just
vacated, in the “GAzETiE Building.” There
the Lodge spent many pleasant years, sur-
rounded by comforts and charms which the
affection of its members bestowed with cheer-
ful and liberal hands and hearts. But “Pro-
gress” was still the word for the Centennial
year, and more room was again needed, and
Love again voted that it should be as beauti
ful as it was possible to make it'. Hence this
fine Hall was leased of the “Selleck Broth-
ers," and here we are to-night in a Lodge
Room which loving hands and hearts have
labored (as only such can labor) to make one
of the most-beautiful Homes for- their belov-
ed Order which is in the jurisdiction of the
Grand Lodge of Connecticut.
How beautiful it is; look around you and
see. I need not trespass on the time in at-
tempting to point out its beauties. For one,
I return my thanks to those Brethren of the
Lodge who have accomplished the work.
May the Lodge pass many happy and pros-
perous years herein the practice of Friend-
ship, Love and Truth. ~
Permit me now to summarize the chief sta-
tistics of the bdge’s history to Jan. 1, 1877.
It will serve to instruct us of what we have
done, as a body, in the past, and to encour-
age as to continue to do in the future :--
Whole number initiated has been - - 578
“ died “ - - - 52
withdrawn and suspended,281
Present number of members, - 45
Of the large number withdrawn the great
majority have done so tojoin other Lodges in
places to which they had removed, or for the
purpose of establishing other Lodges in neigh-
' boring towns. During these thirty.five years
the numbéi' of cases Of sickness reported to
the Lodge has been 765. The amount paid
for relief has been $18,147.66. The amount
paid for burial of the dead has been $2,130.
The amount paid for the relief of Widows
and Orphans has been $1,280.74. The total
amount which has been paid for relief of all
kinds has been $21,558.40. This is of itself
a large sum, but under‘ the careful and wise
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- system employed by the Lodge in the distri-.
bution of its relief, the good it has accom-
plished has been enhanced, perhaps, many
fold. No one can number the many hearts it
has cheered, the” many tears it has dried,- and
the many hearthstoucs it has warmed. ' The
present cash fund of the Lodge is $10,941.86,
securely invested and steadilyiucreasing year
by ear. The income of the Lodge for 187 6
was $2,188.53, and its total expense for the
same time $1,634.76, leaving, as an addition
t (3 fund, $553.77.
.16 general cOndition of the Lodge was
never better than it is a present. When it
shall have completed ,ts centennial year,
none of us now here will be living. Our
Lodge as a mother will have wept at-all our
graves. But I cannot but feel the assurance
that those who succeed us will do better than
we have done,and the future of our dear
Lodge surpass our .most sanguine anticipa-
tions. - . ‘
It does not become us to boast how well
we have done our work. - The community
around must decide how far we have fulfilled
the high behests of the Order: to visit the
sick. to relieve the distressed, to .bury the
dead and educate the orphan. I am willing
to leave me verdict with them.
One word more, before I close. As my
special duty to-night is to‘ give a historical
seem out of place for me to extend, briefly,
the-range-of my duty and give you some ac-
count of the progress of the I. O. of O. F.,
throughout the world. I must confess I was
myself astonished at the gland aggregate:
I give first a condensed summary of the
Whole Order for the year of 1875 :—
GENERAL RETURNS 0F 1. o. O. F. FOR 1875.
No. ‘of Grand Lodges, 43
“ Subordinate, 6,395
“ Rebecca Degree Lodges, 8'79
“ . Grand Encampmenls, 39
“ Subordinate do. 1,756
“ . Lodge Initiations, 50,043
“. Lodge Members, 454,689
“ Encampment Members, 87,450
Relief by Lodges, $1,510,854.21
“ by Encampments, $180,969.43
“ by Rebecca Lodges, $7,045.28
Total Relief, $1,698,868.92
Revenue of Lodges, $4,193,665.45
“ of Encampments,, $488,421.55
“ of Rebecca Lodges, $32,154.70
Total Revenue, . $4,714,241.70
I will now give you a condensed summary
of the grand aggregate of the Order from
1880 to January 1, 1876.
sTA'risrics or THE I. o. o. r. Econ 1830 To
JANUARY 1, 1876.
No. of Initiations, 980,780
“ Members Relieved, , 729,189
‘ “ Widowed families relieved, 97,077
“ Members deceased, 65,481
Total Relief, $22,273,38663
Total Receipts, $60,065,92652
Present Membership, 60,414
The grand aggregate, if complete returns
were accessible, would be found to exceed
the statements in the above table.
Grand Secretary Ridgely, “I rejoice to offer
you sincere congratulations ,at ,the general
prosperity which rewards our labors everys
where, whether at home or abroad. Odd
Fellowship continues its onward progress as
an unfaltcring minister to the ills of life, and
as a sympathising friend of humanity. Let
us, its votaries, while we rejoice in the review
of our past work now spread before us in
our statistics and their details, and in the
grand promise which the future of our Order
presents, drink deeply from the fountain of
wisdom which our extraordinary experience
supplies; and let us cherish with veneration
the social and moral truths of our beloved
Order; the more so, because they are based
upon the grand idea of Odd Fellowship, that
and intendment. designed that
dwell together in unity.”
Brother Charles Olmstead read the follow-
.g interesting communications:
SPRINGFIELD, Mass, April 18, 1877.
Ma. CiiAnLEs OLMSTEAD :—Thirty years
membership have tended to increase my love
for the Order and intensify my regrets at be~
ing unable to be with you tonight, but may
you all live long and prosper.
' T. WARNER, Jr.
they should
.43 Fug ST., BROOKLYN, N. Y.
_ . April 17th, 1877.
Ma. CnAuLEs OLMSTEAD :—
Dear Sir :—I have received from Our
Brothers’ Lodge Secretary, tickets to the pub-
lic dedication on the evening of the 18th. An
unexpected occurrence prevents me from en-
joying the festivities on that occasion. I am
removed from my present to another church
in the city, and am in the midst of packing
and moving. I regret it exceedingly for I
fully cxpectad_to be with you. Our new i
head and heart of those who planned and ex-
ecuted the design. In the multiplied duties
of my calling in a large city, I find but little
.time for the pleasant privilege Of meeting
with the fraternity, but I cherish the highest
regaids for'the principles of our Order, and
purpose that in my life they shall be perpetu-
ated, a three fold cord which cannot be bro-
ken. I am happy to have my name and mem-
bership continued on the roll of Our BrotherS’
Lodge, and wherever my itinerant feet shall
roam, shall never cease to remember with
pleasure my relations to the Order and espec-
_ SIMMONS.
The singing was superb, and was one Of
the most enjoyable features of, the entertain-
ment. Mr. Alex. S. Gibson and Miss Sel-
leck performed the opening overture on the
piano, Beethoven’s “ Dedication of the
House.” A double quartette, under the lead-
ership of Mr. Gibson, rendered “sunrise,”
“Shine out stars,’_’ “The Bugle Horn” and
“Old Hundred,” during the evening. The
The singers were Mrs. J. W. Wilson,
Miss Nellie M. Ells, Miss Josie Gregory,
Miss Mary G. Harmon, Messrs. Charles Olm-
stead, Cyrus E. Crabbe, George Thorpe and
Henry Price.
The only single drawback to the cotnpletc
delights of the evening, was the atmospheric
condition; The' storm prevented the Opening
pressively‘impure. This, however, is such
an invaiablc occurrence in any crowded as-
sembly in Norwalk, that it seemed to attract
little notice.
After the exercises were concluded at the
Hall, Landlord Rood entertained the visiting
Brethren with some twenty of our Lodge, at
one of his sumptuous banquets. The whole
affair was a beautiful Success and reflects the
'highest credit On the Lodge and especially the
committee charged with the details of the ar-
rangements.
The Officers of. the Grand Lodge in attend-
ance were: M. W. Grand Master, Theodore
I. Driggs of Waterbury; R. W. .G. Secretary,
Frederick Botsford of New Haven; R. W.
D. G. M., W. W. Lee, of Meriden; W. G.
Marshal, A. II. Hurlbutt of New Haven; R.
port.
We give the concluding verses of.
Brother, Grand Herald of the
claim ‘
A consecration in pure FRIENDSHIP'S name;
And, sprinkling water, dedicate this place
0e":
,. Pro-
Brother, Grand Herald'of the South! Ap-
. - prove ' _ . .
This work,—a temple of enduring Love ;—
And typify our kindled hearts’ desires
With brilliant Iightings of the altar fires.
Brother, Grand Herald of the East! Declare
Herc Truth’s good seed shall fall, and spring
and bear
An hundred fold,—to w ely save and bless,
And wreathe with honor in a right success.
Brother, Grand Herald of the “fest! Foretell;
Faith, Hope and Charity alike shall dwell
Within these consecrated scenes of ours;
And fill the common air
With fragrant incense, as the scattered flowers
Breathe perfumes'eve‘rywhcre.
And, Brothers all! Unite in earnest prayer,
That this grand work may have a. Heavenly
care;
That, with the Father’s blessing,
OnDEr. may increase;
“ Whose ways are ways of pleasantness, and
all whose paths are Peace.”
this good
Excursions to Europe will again be all the
rage this season. The rush has fairly com-
menced. Trip' tickets on two of the best lines
can be bOught at the GAZETTE OFFICE at the
same rates charged at the steamer. offices in
New York.
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The Ulster is losing caste—A Hundred
Exchange. ~
Why not cost it off then and let it drop .9
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Old observers say, We have had a very dry
moon this timc.-.—Standard, Tuesday.
Young observers in this vicinity thought it
an ovefisoaked sponge last week.
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Faos’r’s AELEGOBY AND TAnLEAux.—0ur
citizens are to be offered a rare treat at the
Opera House on the evenings of the let and
of Joseph and his Brethren, will be given un-
der the Auspices of the Sunday School of the
First Baptist Church. This Entertainment
.Norwalk, and was highly spoken of, indeed,
so well appreciated was it, that he was press-
ed to follow it with another, representing the
Life of Christ. Wetrnst our people will turn
out, and give themselves a treat, and attlie
same time assist the Simday School in paying
for the new room lately built in the rear of
Class. . .,
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good illustratiOns—Scribner's strong pcint.
Dr. Holland's story “Nicholas Minturn” is
continued, and “That Lass o' Low’ries” is
concluded. Theother articles are as varied
in character and interest‘as usual.
sketch of Our: Buo-rnans’ LODGE, it does not'
In concliision,’Brothers, in the words of
men are Brethren, and God, in their creation.
is a gem of beauty, and does honor’to e‘
ially to No. 10, of Norwalk! All bail to you°
. Brothers beIoved. Yours Fraternally,
of the windows, and the air soon became op-.
W. G. \Vurdcn, Thomas Sterling of Bridge-
To constant practice in that Heavenly grace. '
D
‘ fits more extensive t
2nd of May. Frost’s Allegory and Tableaux'
was given some time ago at Music Hall, 80..
the Church, to accommodate the Primary —
Scribner’s Monthly, for :May, abounds in '
Bible Seciety of Norwalk and its
' ' Vicinity ‘
The, Seventeenth Anniversary of thisSoci-
ety was held at the 2d M. E. Church, last
Sabbath evening. The attendance was large
and the exercises deeply interesting. The
,President, Rev. B. B. S. Bissell, opened and
conducted the meeting. After the reading of
Scripture by Rev. J. A. Hamilton, prayer
was offered by Rev. A. II.. Sweet, M. D.
Then followed the annual reports of Secreta-
ry, Treasurer and Depositary, after which
brief but interesting- addresses were made by
Revs. Haulenbeck, Hamilton and Bentley,
Dr. Moses Hill, M. Starr, Esq., and the Pres-
ident. During the taking of the collection,
the hymn “Jesus, Lover of my Soul," was
well rendered by Miss Allice Selleck and Mr.
Henry Price. The officers elected for the
ensuing year are as follows, viz: ' .
‘ President, Rev. S. B. S. Bissell.
Vice President, Dr. Moses Hill.
Secretary, J. L. Ambler.
Treasurer, Selleck Youngs.
Depositary, Andrew Selleck.
The above with the following laymen cou-
stitute the Standing Committee.
First Congregational Church, Norwalk, H.
K. Selleck, J. . Marvin. ’
Second M. E. Church, Norwalk, J. F. Rus.
coe, John Greenwood.
First Baptist Church,Norwalk,C. S. Prow-
itthr. G. S. Co‘mstock. T
on egationa bar ‘11 West ort E. ay-
lor, ng'lliam Burr. b ’ . p ’
The full report of the Secretary and an
.abstrac't of the Reports of the Treasurer and
Depositary will appear in our next issue.
Borough Meeting.'
The Borough voters will remember that at:
tendance at the meeting called forthis day at
2 p. m., is very important. By funding $50,.-
000 of the floating debts ’or the Borough,
the Bordugh will save one per cent. interest
annually and can obtain a good premium on
its beads; from $1,500 to $2,000. Let every
voter be On hand. This meeting is called
authorizing the issuing of the bonds.
The Steamboat.
The Americus has commenced her regular
daily trips for the season, between Nor-
walk and New York. This line has always
been well managed, and will probably be
more popular this year than ever.
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J ndgc Wm. T. Craw and Levi C. Hanford,
Were in New York last week as witnesses in
the case of the Tug Hope, which was run
down by the Americas last summer. The
evidence went to show' the accident was
caused by the incompetency of the Hope’s
I’ilot, yet thejury mulct Com. White $1600
for the damage. Of course the plucky Com-
odore appealed the case. ’
O
A Worthy Lecture Course.
The Ladies of the First Congregational So-
ciety arranged last week for a course of Lee-
tures on Ancient and Modern Art, by Prof.
Loomis of Washington. The weather was
given. The lectures were so exceptionally
entertaining and instructive that a very ur-
gent appeal was made the Professor to visit
us again this week and repeat his course.
We can most earnestly commend the Lectures
as far superior to the ordinary run of similar
entertainments. He might to have crowd-
"éd houses, and would its knowledge of their
worth could be conveyed to the general pub-
lic. ' . ‘
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Rev. C. S. Williams,the newly assigned‘pas-
tor of the 2d M. E. Church, has suffered “be-
reavement in the loss of his wife who died
in Waterbury, last Wednesday, after a linger-
ing illness. Her funeral was attended in
New Rochelle on Sunday last. His new pa-
. rishioners will deeply sympathize with him
in this afflicting dispensation of Providence.
0
Miss Maria '8. Brainerd was in town, last
Wednesday, trying to arrange for presenting
Donizetti’s comic opera “Don Pasquale,”. at
'Music Hall. The opera was recently pre-
sented at Yonkers by Miss Brainerd and ama-
teurs of that city, and passed off very suc-
cessfully. We hope she will be encouraged.
—. 1.
JOHN COTTER is agent. for the Turbine
Wheel that surpassed all others at the Con-
tennial competition. It unquestionably gives
the maximum power for the minimum force
of water. Cotter will demonstrate this by
tabulated figures, on call.
._____._.._.¢.- ‘
CS' Bargains in Black Silk at $1.50. Earle
&_ Smith.
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@Patients should apply immediately to
Drs. Sweet astheir stay is drawing to a close.
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Children's Shirt Waists at Comstock Bros.
___.___.
I22? Sun Umbrellas—New stock—Just Open-
.ed——VanHoosear & Ambler.
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Suits.
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(“3' Talk about the scales flying at DEMMON
_& Newcoxin’s, but if you want to see the hair
fly in a grand style, call on G. A. FRANKE at
his Tonsorial Studio. GAZETTE BUILDiNG.
_____,___.._
@Fancy Dress Shirts‘ for Only 650, at
Comstock Bros.
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If? Comstock Bros. are agents for Morison
& Hutchinson’s fine Dress Shirts.‘
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_ " BARNUIVI _
Sells pod ready made suits for $10.00 and
all intermediate grades up to the very finest
at prices that challenge any‘competition that
has been or can be produced. -
. On the first of May, we shall open our new
department, for Boys and Children's clothing.
The business of .that department having
steadily increased to such an extent, that we
are now opening archways through into the
adjoining building, fronting on the open
Square and extending around toDayer street,
making the accom tions for Children's Out-
any clothing store in
New York, thereby enabling us to use the
entire four salesrooms of our present build-
ing exclusively for men’s ready made cloth-
ing and 'custom work.
. We are making good suits to order for $25
and the finest '
”ported. goods, Worsteds,
Diagonals,Plai oths, etc., proportionally
cheap. ‘ -
This ,firm has been in successful operation
for thirty years, and was one of the very first
stores that.undertook to supply the various
wants of all classes with every variety of
clothing, and at every stage of progress made
in the clothing business, have not failed to
utilize every advantage, that skill, abundant
facilities and a complete knowledge 'Of the
wants of all classes of the community has
given them. ‘P. C. BARNUM &. CO.,
196, 198 and 200 Chatham Square,
(Barraclough)
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l@‘Comstock Bros. devote their entire base
ment. to the Trunk trade.
.
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Thousands of personsare just beginning to appre-
ciate the curative qualities of Dr. A. J. Flagg’s
Cough and Lung Syrup. He receives daily a large
number of eommcndatory letters, relative to the
wonderful results being-attained from the use of
this last and best remedy for Consumption. Sold
by all Druggists.
.———.—a.~_——s
It? Comstock Bros. are selling for $58.75
Men's Business Suits,'all wool, same quality
of goods last year brought $12.25.
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Toonmz-Iia-nod—A little nonsense now
and then is relished by the wisest men. A
good deal of nonsense at Aunt Polly Basset’s
show, last Monday and Tuesday evenings,
was apparently relished by large audiences
composed of our best citizens. The antics
of Cousin Jedediah, “a great, green, bashful
simpleton,” created much laughter, and the
singing of “Blossom” was pleasing. As a
whole the entertainment was rather milk-and
waterisli, lacking variety, and not as. enjoy-
able as “The Yankee Singin Skewl” given
by Aunt Polly upon her first appearance here:
9
9*—
. Of the 20,000,000acres of land in Ireland,
17'individuals own 1,400,000 acres, 107 own
4,000,000, and 292 own very nearly one-third
of the whole surface of the country. In
England one person in every 23 or 24.is an
owner of land; in Ireland the proportion is
one in 79 or 80. .
. ing comini
simply to accept of an act of the legislature .
so stOrmy that but three of the course were
IE“ Go to Comstock Bros. for your Spring -
NEW YORK.
Louisiana.
The “era of good feeling" has at last bro-.
ken out in New Orleans. The Packard Leg-
islature has dissolved and consolidated with
the Nichols Legislature. A meeting of the
new body was held on Saturday and proved a
perfect “love feast.” Warmoth made a melt-
ing address, and "other returning prodigals
were equally eloquent and penitent. Seven
democratic repres tatives resigned their seats
and inducted tfiored republican succes-
sors into them, a no white democrat pre-
sented a gold-headed cane to a colored broth-
er-who had been se‘ated on contest, but now
retires under under new arrangement. Mile-
age and fees were voted to the Republicans
“who were not elected but were returned. by
the ret rning board.” The commissioners
have 10 t for Washington, and the President’s
“policy” thus far seems to have been a happy
success an irely satisfactory to his visit-
Now let the “era of pros-
perity" Set in, for that unhappy state is capa-
ble of becoming far more prosperous than it
is possible for any Of her sister I'Soulh-
ern states to become, if she will only main-
tain a peaceful basis.
I???“ Spring Overco—ats remarkably low, at__
Comstock Bros.
._..___.__
(’3‘ Dickerman & CO., South Norwalk, have
the largest and richest line of Carpeting ever
brought into town. Call and see them.
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lEE'Alexander Kid Gloves in dark or light
colors, at Comstock Bros.
+ .
The Oswego Palladium announces that Mr.
Peach has taken a cheese factory at West
Amboy. This is a genuine case of “Peaches
and Cream. "—Exc/iange.
“.Clweseit," don’t “peach" on a follow this
way. It’s enough to make one’s blood curd-1e.
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Barnum’s Great Show will not stop at Nor-
walk this year, but will exhibit at Danbury
and Bridgeport. The show will travel by
rail in three monster trains of steel ears, and
exhibit under three large tents. The old at-
tractions'have been retained, and many new
and expensive features added. ' The six Tra-
kene stallions, and the two stallions exhibited
by Miss Hengler, are said 'to be wonderfully
trained as well as exquisitely beautiful ani-
mals. Barnum says he paid $40,000 for
these stallions alone. In addition to thering
performances, there are the curiosities, the
Hippopotamus, baby brutes, performing ele-
phants, the great tattooed, &c., die. ’You al.
ways get the worth of your money under
Barnm'n’s canvas. .
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Dr. Sehenck’s standard Remedles.
The standard remedies- for all diseases of the
lungs are SCiiENCirjs PULMONXC SYRUP,
SCHENCK’S SEA WEED Toxic, andScuENCk’s
MANniiAxE PILLS, and if .ken before the lungs
are destroyed, a speedy cure is cfi'eeted. ,
To these three medicines Dr. J. H. Schcnck, of
Philadelphia, owes his unrivalled successin the
treatment of pulmonary diseases. ‘
The I’ulmonic Syrup ripens the morbid matter
in the lungs; nature throws it 011' by an easy ex-
pectoration, for when the phlegm or matter is ripe
a slight cough w ll throw it off, the patient has
rest and the lungs begin to heal.
. To enable the Pulmonie Syrup to do this,
Schcnck’s Mandrake Pills and Schenck’s Sea
Weed Tonic must be freely used to cleanse the
stomach and liver. Schenck’s Mandrake Pills act
on the link, removing all obstructions, relax the
gall bladder, the bile starts freely, and the liver is
soon relieved. , ‘
Schenck’s Sea Weed Tonic is a gentle stimulant
and alterative; the alkali of which it is composed
mixes with the food and prevents soaring. It
.iissists the digestion by toning up the stomach to
a healthy condition, so that the food and the Pul-
monic Syrup will make good blood; then the
lungs heal, and the patient will surely get well it;
care is taken to prevent fresh cold.
All who wish to consult Dr. Schenck ciihcrpro-
fessionally or by letter, can do so at his principal
office, corner Sixth and Arch Sts., Philadelphia,
every Monday. ’
Sehcnck’s medicxncs are sold by all druggists
throughout the country. 2m10
Quirk’l lrllh Toa.-Thls new Remedy .is
creating a sensation. In cases of Dyspepsia, Bil-
iousncss, Sick Headache, Vertigo, Constipation
and all the numerous disorders produced by de-
i-angement of the Stomach or Liver. Its eli‘ccts
are truly wonderful. Many letters are daily _re-
ceived extolling its virtues. It is a combination
of Herbs, and is put up in packages, each making
a quart of Medicine. Sold by all Draggists, price
25 Cents. _ _
Young People remember this, and be Wise
in time. Teeth neglected amt not kept clean, very
soon decay. Tnunsrox’s Ivonr‘l’nann Toorn
POWDER used daily, will keep the Teeth clean.
white, and sound through life; the gums firm and
healthy, and the breath sweet. Sold by all Drug-
gists; 2a and 50 cents per Bottle. - .
Economy In Wealth. Renovate your scil-
ed Gloves with JOUvnNs’lxooonoUs Kit) GLovE
CLEANEn; 25 cents per Bottle. 1y]?
A Startling Truth.—Thonsands die annu-
ally lrom neglected coughs and colds which soon
,ripcn into consumption or other equally fatal dis-
eases of thelungs, when by the timely use of Dr.
S. D. Howe’s Arabian Milk Chre, relief at once is
gained a permanent cure is often effected. The
Milk Cure, while it possesses all the virtues of Cod
Liver Oil. can be retained upon the stomach
without nauseating At the same time it feeds
the stomach and n'ourishes the body. Sold at
Hoyt’s Pharmacy, South Norwalk, sole agent for
the town of Norwalk. 2t17
Tim DASHING SURGE that breaks upon the
smooth white beach, contains saline ingredients
which constitute it a powerful auxiliary ofliealth.
GLENx’s Sun’uun SOAP increases its healthful
properties and beautifiea the skin of the bather.
Sold by alldruggists. IIILL’s HAIR AND Wins-
KEn DYE, Black or Brown, 50 cents. ms
Thousn ml: of Mess and Women‘sufi‘cr-
ing from' Nervous chility, Lost Vitality, and
broken-down constitutions have been perfectly
restored to health during the past year by using
Dr. S.’ D. Ilowe’s Arabian Tonic .8 00d Purifier.
It supplies the lost wastes, cleanses and enriches
the blood, acts digectly upon the Liver. Kidneys
and Urinary organs. and builds a man right square
up. Sold at Hoyt’s Pharmacy, South Norwalk.
sole agent for the town of Norwalk. 2tl7
NERVOUS DEBIlIT‘l.
Vital Weakness or depression ;' a weak
exhaustedleeling. no energy. or courage, the re-
sult of mental over-work, inflammation:
or excesses, or some drain.uponthc system, is
always cured by llllMPllllEl's ll OMEDPATHIB
SPEBIFIB, Ill. 28. 1t tones up and invigdrates
the system, dispels the gloom and despondency,
imparts strength and energy,—stops the drain and
rcjuvenntes the entire man. Been used twenty
years with perfect success by thbusands. Sold by
dealers. Price $1.00 per single vial, or 95.00 per
package of five vials, and s2 vial of powder. Sent
by mail on receiptot price. Address HUMPH-.
BEY’S ROMEOI’ATHIC
CO., 561 BROADWAY, NEW YORK.
A CARD.
To all who ars sun'ering from the errors and in:
discretions of youth, nervous weakness.earl‘y de.
cay, loss of manhood, etc., I will send a recipe that
willcure you, FREE OF CHARGE. This great
remedy was discovered by a missionary in South
America. Send a self addressed envelope to the
RM. Josnru T. IiuiAN, Station D, Bible House
New York City. Grills
Every Invalid Should Know-it.
The reports from all parts of the country confirm
the statement that Dr.Gage's great vegetable rem-
lyls
~edy called “MEDlCAL \VDNDEB” is having an im-
mense sale by all druggists. The propritors do
.not expend enormous sumst‘or flaming adv ertise-
ments, but prefer to let the medicine adverise it-
self by sending to druggists throughoutthe coun-
try, sample bottles, for trial, at. a cost of many
thousand dollars per year, that invalids may test
its merits before purchasing a large size. N Oper-
son suffering with Dyspepsia, Dizziness, Liver or
Kidney Complaint, Sour Stomach,Siek Headache,
Habitual Costiveness. Serol‘ulous flamers. Spinal
Diseases, Weakness of Male or Female,or General
Nervous Prostration of either sex, can take this
remarksblemedieine without soon seeingits good
effects. Go to your Druggtst and get a. sample
bottle for 15 eta. and try it: or a large size for 81.
It has cured where all otherrcmedies have failed.
Sold in Norwalk by H. M. a C. S. Prownt. Whole-
sale by Geo. C. Goodwin 61500., Boston. ’
” uiuars REMEDY.
PaovaNCE, R. 1., 164 TRANSIT ST.
ll. R. STEVENS, Esq:
_I feel bound to express with ‘my si nature the
high value I place-upon your VEGE INE. MY
family have used it for the past two years. In
nervous debility it is invaluable, and I recommend
it to all who mu y necduu invigorating, renovating
tonic. ' O. T. WALKER,
Formerly Pastor of Bowdoin Square Church.
' Boston.
Vegetine is Sold by all Druggists.
MARRIED.
JV\f\f\/\I‘\I\I\I\.J\I\N\N\J\I\I\NW\IV\I\.
1n Norwalk, at the St. Paul’s Church, on Tues-
day, April 3, by Rev. William Cooper Mead, D.D.,
Charles W. Burritt and Miss Alice F. llayes, both
of Norwalk.
1n Norwalk, April 17th, at the residence of the
bride’s father, by Rev. John A. Hamilton, Mr.
Andrew Little, Jr., ochw York City and Miss
Florence Clark, daughter ol'Uliver S. Clark, Esq.,
of this lace.
In Ba lston S a, N. Y., April 16th, by the Rev.
Walter Delafle d, Charles M. Brown to Miss Mary
ll. Osborn, lormerly of this town.
- In Briigeport.April 11th. by Rev. Charles Ray
Palmer, Mr. Geprge Morl’ord to Miss Belle L.
Hawes, all of Bridgeport.
In South N orwalk, April~16th, bx Rev. Homer N.
Dunning, John Howard Smith, or San Francisco,
to Mrs. izzie D.,Jewett, daughter of Mr. Dunbar
of South Norwalk. .
In/ Brid eport, 3‘th 11th, by Rev. T. Stephen-
son, Mr. larence .- J udsou to Miss Georgie C.
Thatchei’, both of Bridgeport. .
In, Danbury, April 11th, hv Rev. D‘. M. Hod c,
Geo. 1!. Banks to Miss Emily Manley, both of .
1n Danbury, April mm, by Rev. J. J. Hough,
Mr. William . Barnum. of Bethel, to Miss Mary
L. Northrop, of Danbury. ‘ ' ~
In Brewsters, N. Y., April 4th, Frederick Fry to
Miss J enuie Brink, both of Danbury.
'In Bridgeport, April 19th by Rev. J. G. Davc'n-
port. Grease Darwin. to Minute 0. Beach. _
MEDICINE ,
DIED. .
. I\’\A1NI\WWMA~\AAAAAI
1n Norwalk,“.A vi] 200:. Iluldali Johnson, wile
.omAlansonjs Jo nson, aged 57 years, 10 months,
25 days. _
In Southport. April 19th Elizabctl Andrews
wifeof George Bulkley. ’ . . I . . ’
In Washington on' the 19th inst. Edith slier.
man, daughter of'Gen. W. T. and Lab Clark.
In South Norwalk. April 19th at the residence
of her brother. Dudley P. Ely'Nancy E.,,wifc of
Nathan F. Miller, of‘Bloomfie d, Conn. ‘
In Westport April 17th, Nehemiah Cleavland,
in the [list your ol his age. .
In Nichols’ Farms, April 18th, Uraua Bartram,
Widow of the late Ira. Bartram, aged 75 years, 9
months.
In Easton, April 9th, Anna Wheeler, aged 68
years. April 10th, Charles Gorham, aged 66 years.
In Bridgeport, April 20th, Edward Bucklaud.
it"ed 15 years. April 17th, Charles llurlburt, aged
' years and 9 months. A film, Jacob Stephan.
aged 51 years. . April 12th, Villiam D. Boothmgetl
5 years. April 13th, Daniel Lawlcr, aged 27 yrs.
To Rent.
5 Large Rooms
N
I for one year from May lst. Borough water. .
Rent $10 per Month.
Apply to G. WARD SELLECK.
Situatio n Wanted
FOR. General Housework, by an experienced
\zomau. Enquire at this olilce. 3t*16
1715
SHIRT IRONERS WANTED to
work on new goods in factory. Apply to
THE BURLOCK M’F’G CO.,
' Bridgeport, Conn.
STR ATEN A.
HE. next term of the WILTON ACADEMY
Will open on Tuesday, May lst, and continue
twelve weeks.
2 I ' EDWARD OLMSTEAD.
___A few shares of Fairlield -In-
For sale- surancc Co. Stock. Apply to
JACOB M. LAYTON, So. Norwalk.
Sotitli Norwalk, Conn., April 23, 1877. 1t*l7
Place Wanted.
A Steady, active lad, olored). accustomed to
wait on door or tab and inside work. do-
sires a good place. Will furnish the best of rec-
ommendations. and make himselt generally use-
ful about a place. Enquire ol' HENRY FILMET‘
TA, or at GAZETTE OFFICE. 3tl7
Wanted.
LOAN 0F35,600 at 6 per cent. per annum,
. for which a. bond and first mortgage will be
given on a farm of 160 acres. Security ample and
interest promptly paid. Loan to be completed
any time in six months. . Enquire of
17 ALBERT RELYEA, Room No. 4,
Gazette Building, Norwulk
' PROF. Loon-[Is
—AT THE—-
CONGREGITIDNAL lECTllRE ROOM
Thursday Evening, at 8 o’clock.
SCULPTURE AND ITS MASTERPIECES.
Apollo Belvedere, Venus do Medeeis, Venus dc
Milo, Discobolns, Melcager, Dying Gladiator,
; Lao’coon, &c.
Friday Evening, at 8 o’clock.
PAINTING. THE GREAT MASTERS, MAS-
TERPIECES AND SCHOOLS.
Saturday Afternoon, at 4 o’cjock.
MATINEE, with informal conversations upon
the two. preceding lectures, with numerous Pho-
tographic illustrations of the Antiques.
Stereoscopic Views of Paris,Switzerland and Italy
Single Lecture. Children half-price.
Notice. '
SpeCial Borough Meetin g.
THE Legal Voters of the Borough of Norwalk.
are hereby notified and warned that a Special
Meetir. of said legal voters of the Borough will
be he! at the Town Hall, (House) in said Bor-
ough, on TUESDAY, the 24th DAY OF APRIL,
A. D..1871, at 2 o’clock in the afternoon, for the
followmg purpose, viz :—To take such action as
ma be deemed advisable relative to authorizing
an directing the issue of the bonds of said Bor-
ough to an amount not exceeding the sum of Fifty
Thousand Dollars, (850,060.00.) bearing no more
than six per cent. interest per annum, pursuant to
the powers conferred on said Borough by a reso-
lution of the General Assembly of this state, ap-
proved February lfith, A. D.,1877.
This Borouoh Meeting is called by direction of
the Court of Burgesses. and the time of holding
the same fixed by said Court.
Wardcn’s Oliice, Borough Of Norwalk. April 21,
D., 1877. JAMES W. lIYATT,
Warden of Borough of Norwalk.
STRATENA.
ERA _NK LESLIE’S
SPRING CATALOGUES OF .
Paper Patterns
DISTRIBUTED GRATUITOUSLY AT
E. K. ‘LoekWood’s.
STRATENA.
Boarding 82 Day School,
FOR YOUNG LADIES!
TERRACE PLACE, HIGH ST., NORWALK.
Summer Session will commence the 2d week in
May. Facilities for the study of the Higher Eng-
lish Branches. French, German and Music ; thor-
oughness in every department. French and Ger-
‘man Languages are in charge of native teachers.
For pflieulars call or address, ‘
RS. HARLEM, Principal.
STRATENA.
FRANK LESLIE’S
Cut Paper Patterns
COMPLETE ASSORTMENT AT
E. K. LOCKWOOD’S.
3.3.BLAscER,
At his shirt: in
. MALLORY’S BLOCK,
has constantly-on hand, a general assortment of
Groceries, Crockery, Glass,
'lin and Wooden Ware, Etc.
By devoting his constant personal_atte_ntion to the
business he hopes to merit public patronage. .
_ STRATENA.
I
. .EMANUEL’S
alumniESTABLISHMENT
Will open this week 1 case of fine Straw
Hats, in Black, Brown and White, at 53c
worth 750 each. . '
One case of fine French Chip Hats trams
worth $1.60.
One case Children’s school Hats at 47c
750 each. -
A very large stock of fine French Flowers,
Silks, Ribbons and Ornaments.
We‘have the largest and cheapest stock of
Millinery Goods in town.
EMANUEL, WALL-STREET.
: EMANUEL’S
010.1010 ESTABLISHMENT
\
STRATENA.
Wagon for Sale. ‘
Godd'llusincss WAGON. will besold cheap
for want of use. Apply at the GAZBTT ‘
OFFICE. .
Second Story over No. 9 Main Street, to rent ‘
Saturday Evening, at 8 o’clock. ,
”Tickets for the Course 50 Cents, or 25 Cents ‘
l t
Trunks and . .
Traveling Bags “
—IN THE—
01 Til .
IIIIMSTINIK
.snoiuins
Arc now ready with their
sumtumaumu
—STOCK OF—
Which they are offering at
REMIRKABLY Low FIGURES.
.‘ Their facilities ——-being connected
with the manufacturing and jobbing
trade—for procuring goods at the
Lowest Possible Prices, is unrivaled,
and they are determined that their
Customers shall have the benefit of it.
Mini THE FOLLOWING PRICES:
Spring Oversea/as,
$4.50, $5, $7.50, $9, $12.50, $15
- . and $20.
At $3.75, $4.75, $0.50, $8, $10,
' $12.
Children’s Suits
$1.50, . 2, $2.50, $3, $3.50, $4,,
$55. $6, $8. $9. $10.
CHILDREN’S "SHIRT vans.
AGENTS FOR
Morison It Hutchinson’s
Fine Dress Shirts.
We are selling
0
‘I Martin’s Unlaiilrlel Shins,
all~ made,
Wamustta Muslin, 21 Hundred
Linen, For $1.25.
We are fully aware that there are
unlaundried shirts in the market re-
tailing as low as '7 ‘cts. and $1.00
made from the same ‘ uslin, but will
not compare, we claim, with Mori-
son’s as regards fit and make. '
'We have 'all the Late Styles of
* ' LINEN aoLLARs.
Our Stock of
Searfs and Tiesf
\
Is' the Finest and Largest in Town.
HEADQUARTERS FOR
Insurance Building. '
scum NORwALK. ..
GREAT EXEITEMENT
llltlliit
Boys’ School Suits
- of April, 1877.
L
' Closing Out Sale !
To Consumers of Groceries!
The subscriber will sell for the next
15 DAYS,
Ills entire stock of
GROCERIES at COST
FOR 049st :
Aslicis closing up his Gro ~ - -- - '
engaged in the sale of (my Liisincss, having
HARD WARE, AGRICULT -
- PLEMENTS, PAINTS, cliffs/1 15:201.W
which he offers at lowest Cash P ‘
stand on Main Street, next door tOICIEIlnD’tRI'tgsl
- 1
South Norwalk.
G130. C. 500F113”)-
STRATEMAT“
erotics H. RAYMOND, "
Furnishing Undertaker,
No. sa'MAIN STREET, (Up Stairs.)
Furniture -Furniture
If yeti wish
Parlor, library, Dining and Sitting
Room Sets,
Walnut or Cottage Chamber Sets,
or anything in the Furniture Line, of the Latest
Style, Lest Finish and Make and for the
Least Money, go to
WM. LOCKWOOD’S,
No. 36 Main Street, NORWALK, CONN.
Also,
General Furnishing Undertaker.
Orders attende romptly day or ni lit. Resi-
lience with O. T. Cornwall, Frfncc St.
STRATENA. _
P. T. BARNUM’S
NEW AND ONLY
GREATEST Sinw {ill EARTH
WILL EXHIBIT AT
BRIDGEPOET,
. On TUESDAY, lilAY 8th, 1877.
Beyond comparison, by far the Lar st Am -
nicut Enterprise in the world, cangying Illlfxlilcy
acres,and exclusively showing more New and lin-
portcd Features, more Marine Monsters, more and
rarer Wild Beasts, Birds and Reptiles, more mar-
velous Human I’rorlegics, more curious and costly
Mechanical Wonders, more distinguished Eques-
trians and Athletes, and more Educated Animals
and magnificent Trick Horses than were ever be-
fore presented in any age or place.
An Additional Half Million Invested
In Famous Foreign Featurcsdncludinga $30,000
Stnd ol Superb .‘ducatctl “TRAKENE STAL-
gglONS,” for whose cqualI will chcei‘fullv av
“10.000. Their performances beggar description.
Miss Ilcnglcr‘s Original and Electrifying Double
gaping; AOtl,dlnc‘lllldll}g Two Magnificent $10,060
. S,l'll. cinnd )rivenT i . ' -
toocd Greek Nobleina'n, “mm 'The ht
6A PTA c
Tattooed from head to foot in Chinese ‘ Tarmry as
pnnishment for engaging in rebellion against the
king. 388 figures, necessitatin"r 7.000,000 blood-
procuing punctures. ADMIRA DOT, a living
atom ‘aiuong pigmics, and the smallest and most
intelligent dwarf ever known, Barnum’s $25,600
Biblical Behemoth. The only living Hippopota-
mus in America. Over 100 peerless principal Cir—
cus Celebrities. The Museum, Menagerie and Cir-
cus being each exhibited in entirely separate tents.
ONE FIFTY CENT TICIKET
Admitting to every tent and department—Children
under 9 years, hall‘pricc, with Free Admission to
all purchasers olimyAntobiography, or my new
story, “Lion Jack.” Doors open at 1 and 7 p. in.
Grand Animal and Arenic Entree one hour later.
The Greatest Show on Earth will also exhibit in
all its vast entirely at
Danbury, Monday, May 7th.
Adjourned Ai‘iction Sale.
In the matter of
LEWIS HUBBELL 5; CO.,
Bankrupts.
Pursuant to an order duly made,will be offered
for sale at Publip Auction on the premises herein-
alter described on Wednesday, the 2d day ofMay,
1877, at 2 o’clock, p. m., all the right, title and iii-
terest ol the estate of the said Lewis Hubbell it:
00., to two certainparccls ofland. lying and being
in the town ofiNorwaIk, Ct.. and'deseribed as fol-
lows, vlz z—First parcel, bounded northerly 150
feet on Warren street, so called, and westerly 100
feet on Fair street, so called. Second p’arcel, near
the above, and bounded westerly 60 feet on Fair
street, and running back about 225 feet tothe Nor-
walk river on the west, being lot No. 2. as desig-
nated on a map ol‘pronerty of James E. Ells, on
Fair street, made by Eli Ii. Street. and on lile in
the Town Clerk’s office in said Norwalk. Said
property is incumbered by a mortgage to the
“Norwalk Savings Society” of six hundred dollars
with accrued interest thereon. The right, title
and interest to be sold, is the equity of redemp-
tion therein.
Also will be sold at the Public Sign Post in the
Borough of Norwalk, at 3 o‘clock. p. m., of the
same (lay, all the book accounts, notes and ehoscs
in action of every kind belonging to said estate.
Terms made known at time and place of sale.
JOHN ll. SMITH, Assignee.
South Norwalk, April 12th, 1577.
In Bankruptcy.
EPORT of the condition of the CENTRAL
NATIONAL BANK, at Norwalk, in the State
Jog Connecticut, at the close of business,A pril 11th,
77.
RESOURCES.
Loans and Discounts ..................... 574.323 37
U. S. Bonds to secure circulation ......... 40:000 00
Other Stocks, Bonds and Mortgages ..... 11,000 00
Due from approved reserve agents ...... 5.651 92
Due from other National Banks. . . . . . 17.814 60
Furniture and Fixtures ........ 2,300 00
Current expenses and taxes pa 1,325 $8
Premiums paid ................... 6,268 74
Checks and other e h items, 952 61
Bills of‘other Banks ....... .. . . . 140 (:0
Fractional Currency, ..................... 46 06
Silver coin ................... 287 90
Legal Tender Notes ...................... 2.715 00
Redemption Fund with U. S. Treasurer, '
5 per cent ol‘circulution .............. 1,500 00
Total ............... y .................. $164,664.14
LIABILITIES.
Capital Stock paid in. . . , . . . .....5100,000 00
Undivided Profits ................... . 3,605 40
National Bank Notes outstanding" . 33,400 00
Individual Deposits subject to chcc 25,926 03
Demand Certificates of Deposit.. . . 92 7‘
Due to other National Banks ......... . 239 99
Total ................................. $64,664 14
Stale of Connecticut, (101(7in 0 Fair 'eld ss.
1, “'31. A. CURTIS, Cashier of. the aflnove’ named
Bank, do solemnly svear that the above statement
is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
- WM. A. CURTIS, Cashier.
Subscribed and Sworn to before me this 21st day
of April, 1877. W. E. MONTGOMERY.
Notary Public.
T. H. MORISON,
CHAS. SMITH,
GEO. M. HOLMES,
Correct Attest,
} Directors
EPOR'I‘ of the condition ofthe FAIRFIELD
COUNTY NATIONAL BANK, at Norwalk,
in the State of Connecticut, at the close of busi-
ness, April 14th, 1877.
_ RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts ..................... $367,772.21,“
uverdrafts ..................... -. . . . 1,582.45-
’U. S. Bonds to secure circulatio 241,500.00
Due from approved reserve agent ‘3':
Due from other National Banks.
Due from State Banks and Banker
Real Estate, Furniture and Fixtures“ . . . 2:355:00
Current expenses and Taxes paid. . . . 3,494.52
Premiums paid .......................... 1,165.69
Checks and other CasliItems, ............ 3.623.73
Bills of other Banks ...................... 1,778.00
Fractional Currency, including Nickels. . 24.03
Specie, including gold Treasury certificates 484.00
Legal Tender Notes ...................... 5,150.00
Redemption fund with U. S. Treasurer 5
per cent. ol‘circulation ............. 10,550.00
Total ........................ ' ...... : $720,027.03
LIABILITIES.
Capital Stock paid in .................... $300,000.60
Sur lus Fund,. . .. .................... 65 000.00
Un ‘ivided profits,. . .1 ........... . ........ 131951.55
Ngitional'Bank n'otes outstanding. . . . . 202400.00
Dividends unpaid. . .................. 1377-09
Individual deposits subject to check ..... 93,005.31
Demand certificates of deposit .......... 6,339.56
Due to other National Banks ............ 34,947.? '
Due to Statenanks and Bankers ........ 3,076.05
Total ................................. $720,937.03
’State of Connecticut, County of Iv'ai‘lyicld, s. s.
1, 0.11; STREET, Cashier of the above—named
: Bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement
is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
. C. H. STREET, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 2lst day
ALFRED H. CAMP.
Notary Public.
.Cori'eet, attest,
W ILLIAM S. Louicwoon,
Winnisii. K. Janus,
. Directors.
J osnrir WqunEELL, }
streamer t 8 601101th of the NATION 1L
BANK”, OF '1 ORWALK, at Norwalk, inllie
itgiflffl‘hffogyfctiout,atthc close of business,
, - , :BEsounoas.
t' «-
_ anugaudwisncnatspg...... .. ...... 9233.62.10;
'. .U ,- 9 , ,tosecureeirmnation, 300,000.00
"5“ . ,393193702119116»-........,.. . 30,000.00
Dilemma .pprovédlreserveiage s. 24,109.42
.110 _ . OillenNationalBahksnn 19,693.29
30:511. E;§8$G,‘§urhiture and Fixtures. . . . ' 26,457.11
0239119411311, uses, and-Taxes paid, ..... - 2,915.52
gPretmninsglratd. .- . . . .' ................. 8,400.00
20h . _ d;;i)thef,Cash Items, .......... 1,283.49
Bills; ,her4NationaliBanks,....'. ...... 1,700.00
Specietineludinggold Treas’y certificates, 10,209.36
-Le al‘i‘anilerxNotes,“....... ........... 0,075.00
‘Re emptlonFunit with U_. S. Treasurer .
per cent. ofcirculation..'..._ ..... . 13,500.00
Total...~................‘....,.
- . LIABILIT‘IES
: .. $681,106.25
‘45 Main Street,
NORWALK, or. . g 1,.
‘ :i?£'4n£il. 157:. .
: I'Génesmstest;
Capital Sto id in,.
Sun lus'Ifu
Un ivided pro ts,.
National-Bank note
.flitl'iileixdsl- “mag?!" am)
no: ivic uni 0110,“ f
Domand'cer j fgtgfi *9
Due toothe ’ '
Tot $033,100.25
States)! qu filament, s. s.
" Qa lei-91‘ the above'named
t W m=that the above state-
, tenates’tfieuesaqrmyim'owiecige and be-
, », , _'.~»":..RiaB.ORA-U'FURD,Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn-to before me this 230 day
' EDWARD 1*. WEED,
' Notary Public.
EDWA’ILDI’. WEED,
. ‘ E.K.-_Imcav4901>,f_ }-Directors.
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