SEE—”Xi? Eafetli:
Tuesday, August 12th, 1879.
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Bad Roads.
Though we spoke last week of the miser-
able condition of many of our Highways,
the importance of ‘Tthe subject justifies us in
frequently recurring'itothe matter. .. It'lis‘
cxasperating in the extreme for. 030 whose
money thus been drawn from t cmby tax,
for the improvement of the Borough roads
to find that, so far as any real improvement
goes, the money expended might just as well
have been spent in macadamizing Norwalk
Harbor. It is a sore cn'oughbnrden at the
best to contrive ways and means to pay allot-
ted taxes in these hard times,but to find that
the money has beenpa'ld with no apparent
result is the last feather that goes:for to break
the tax-payer’s pocket. ‘
But the matter is not of interest to tax-
payers only. It is a question of bread and
butter to every one in the Borough. Not-
withstanding our manufacturing establish—
ments, the properity of Norwalk and its peo-
ple must depend to a great extent upon the
country which lies behind it. Upona close
and constant intercourse between country and
town dcpendson the commercial prosperity
of the merchants of every grade,of the land-
lords to whom they pay rent, and of all who
are in any way dependent upon real estate
owners. There is hardly any physical in—
terests of the town which is more compre-
hensive and far reaching in its influences
that this single one of good roads 'It would
seem to be the personal duty of every pub-
lic spirited citizen, whether in oront of of—
fice to urge on by every means in his power
the formation and preservation of good ser-
viceable roads which shall make it a pleas—
ure for farmers in the country around to
reach Norwalk and return. -Not public
spirit merely, but common selfishness would
seem to be enough to bring the matter home
to every man‘s consideration.
How the case really stands, and what is
the condition of our roads, most of our read-
ers know; and those of them who have our
town interests at heart have probably often
given vent to the wish, not loud, but deep,
that our road superintendents could be col-
lected in an ordinary farm wagon, jolted
for an hour or so around the wretched apol-
ogies for roads which disgrace our suburbs,
and then taken to the nearest drug store to
repair their bruises with arnica and court
plaster and pass hasty resolutions to repair
the roads at once. Such a measure would
of course be impossible, for the Constitution
of the United Staets prohibits "cruel and
unusual punishments”. But in the mean
time it is deplorable to reflect'that farmers
all around us, who might easily be attracted
hither by a good road system, to their and
our mutual benefit, are 'driven to try dispar-
iugly the roads to other places and are fin-
ally forced back to trade with Norwalk, if
at all, by the still worse condition of the
roads which our neighbors are foolish enough
to keep up.
The whole question is one which, as a
mere matter of business, will pay every in-
dividual} voter among our readers for the
time spent in confidering it and, in exam-
iuingthe roads to some extent for himself
in order to be able to decide understanding-
ly at the first opportunity whether the sys-
tem of road superintendents, or that of
building by contract, will best subserve the
interests of the town.
1’. S.—Let us take courage. Newcomb
was gathering the. stones from North Main
street, last week.
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Died.
L. H. Moore, Esq., for many years past
the owner and occupant of the late Capt.
Daniel K. Nash’s homestead on Flax Hill,
peacefully passed from mortal to immortal
life on Friday, August 8th, at the ripe old
age of seventy years. Mr. Moore was form-
’mrrarrmresroyuasheonunderrated:
deuce and business energy had won him.
He was a gentleman of the kindest and most
generous nature and was respected and be—
loved by all who knew him.
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Sailed.
Dr. James E. Barbour, M. D., came down
from Ridgefield last Tuesday and was joined
here by Mrs. Barbour and both proceeded to
New York, and on board the French Steamer
Louvent and sailed for Havre. Mr. and Mrs.
Barbour will be the guests of Landon
Ketchum at his villa at Portiers, south of
France. The Doctor had rapidly gained
strength during his short stay at Ridgefield.
but his dread of hay fever inducedhim to
take the transatlantic voyage.
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PIC-NIC.—-All East Side and Down Town
went off on their annual pic-nic “tree, last
Thursday. Thursday was delightfully cool
and pleasant and all seemed the brighter,hap-
pier and better for the day's vacation.
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Night Blooming Cereus.
The Night Blooming Cereus of Mr. Joseph
Matheis, was the centre of attraction last
week. On Tuesday evening there were
fifteen large, handsome blossoms, Wednes—
day evening five and on Thursday evening
two. It presented a very fine appearance and
was admired by a host of visitors from far
and near.
Mr. Matheis’ plant has buds now develop-
ing for another blooming, which will make
the seventh time it has blossomed this
year. '
Mrs. Samuel Daskam also had a fine plant
in bloom on Wednesday and Thursday even-
ing at her residence on East Avenue, which
was admired and enjoyed by a large circle of
friends. .
On Thursday evening, Mrs. David Lane at
her residence On Water street, also had an
elegant plant which showed 15 large, splen-
did blossoms, hto in bunches, but scattered
here and there on the plant.
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Judge Woodward and party have returned
from their search for the remains of the
“dog Schneider" in the Catskills and the
village of Falling Waters. The Judge seems
especially recuperated and full of nerve and
ozone, andismore than full of enthusiasm
over the bracing air and delightful scenery
of that mountain region.
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Excursions on the water are the thing just
. now, among both old and young, and right
jolly times follow as a matter of course. On
Wednesday morning last, LeGrand Jennings
took out a merry party of young lads, about
11 or 12 years of age, they started off at 4
a. m. in one of his small boats intending to
cross over to Long Island on a berryin g
expedition. The party consisted of Masters
Frank Selleck, John Couch, Sammy Lynes,
Eddie Morehouse, Eddie Price, Lewis Price,
Herman Pouch, Charley Warren, Gordon
Warner, Charlie Riley and Giles Seymour;
with LeGrand J ennings,Capt. ; Ernest Cross-
man, 2d mat; Geo. W. Jennings, lst
mate." They reached the Island safely,
near Eaton’s Neck Light gathered a few
berries, went in bathing,strolled around,etc.,
and in due seasou started for home, but
after getting out aways the wind all died
down, so the Capt. advised putting back
into Huntington harbor and spending the
night there. which they did, all hands sleep.
ing as best theyfrnight, coup'ed up in a
Small boat with but little if any accommo-
dations for sleepers. Several of them be-
came home sick, but the most of them claim-
ed to have had a fine lark and to have en-
joyed themselves amazingly. The next
day Thursday, there was nota very strong
breeze, and they did not therefore arrive
home until about 3 o’clock in the afternoon ;
fortunately, Capt. Jennings had wisely had
them notify their parents, before going,
that there would be a strong pr'obabilty of
their being kept out all night, and he being
so experienced and careful a sailor, the boys
parents did not worry ‘over their prolonged
absence.
PERSONAL.
Rev. Mr. Hamilton returned on Saturday
from his summer vacation.
S. Van Hoosear has returned, hale and
hearty from his trip to Shratoga.
Mrs. Dr. Fitch is down in Maine, enjoying
the warmth of a glowing birch fire.
We'rcgret to learn that Mrs. Henry Sel -
leek has been quite ill from malarial fever.
'Rev. Dr. Childs has been supplying Dr.
Rankin‘s pulpit at Washington for the past
month, during the pastor’s summer vacation.
Mr. Levi Hanford will spend the week at
Lansingburg and Troy, where his wife is
spending a few weeks. -
Mr. Shaw, of the model Farm near Marietta.
Ohio, recently paid a flying visit to his old
friends the Messrs. Glines.
Rev. Father Russell was in attendance at
the consecration of Bishop McMahon which
event took place at Hartford, on Sunday last.
State Treasurer Talmadge Baker was an hon-
ored guest at the Daily Press dinner, given
by the landlord of Fenwick Hall, last Thurs-
day.
Mrs. Catharine Baird and daughter Nellie,
were at Mount Vernon, on the Potomic, vis-
“iting the tomb of Washington, on Thursday
last. '
Mr. and Mrs. W. H.-Earle returned last
Friday from a sojourn at the Catskill Moun—
tain House, where Mr. Earle’s parents still
remain.
Miss Jennie K. Nash will take charge of
the Organ at the Congregational church next
Sunday in the absence of the organist, Mr.
Gibson.
The venerable Mr.‘ James Wiseman, is
slowly improving and is able to move slow-
ly about, but the chances of his entire recov-
ery are very doubtful.
We are pleased to see the pleasant face of
our old friend George Thomas, on our streets
once more. His visits to old Norwalk have
lately been few and far between.
Mr. L. .1. Curtis has been visiting his is
vorite resort, Saratoga Springs. His daugh—
ter, Miss Annie Curtis, is one of Norwalk’s
representatives in the White Menntain region.
Charles L. Rockwell, Esq., cashier of the
West Meriden National Bank, was one of the
Connecticut delegates to the Banker’s Con—
vention that convened at Saratoga, last week.
Mrs. .Dr. Hickok, daughter of Mr. E. B.
Price, recently returned from a visit to De-
troit. On her way home she was met by her
husband, and her sister, Miss May Price, and
the party visited Niagara, Watkin’s Glen, and
other points of interest-
Mr. George M. Johnson now of Calais,
Me., but a former resident of Norwalk, is in
town fer a few days. He left here 19 years
ago and is much surprised at the great im-
provements and. growth {manifested in all
parts of our old town. He thinks Green-
backism is petering out in Maine. ‘
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Return of the Neptunes.
The “ boom” of cannon down our harbor
a little after five’ p. m., on Friday last, gave
notice that Norwalk‘s Aquatic Club, of which
she is so justly proud, had returned, after an
absence of just eleven days. Some impatient
to greet them, drove and others walked to
South Norwalk, but the crowd secured the
'Bridge and Hill’s dock and “responded" in
most enthusiastic demonstrations to the pow-
der salutes, the cheers and music of the Neps.
The boys have had the fastest sailing and best
vessel and probably the best outfit and cer—
tainly the most genial and congenial set of
members, from “Quills” to Chaplain, they
ever had before, and this is saying a good
deal, for the Club has always comprised our
very best and highest toned citizens, which
accounts for the cordial reception they always
receive wherever they chance to land. They
are gentlemen in the best sense of the word
and welcome guests in the best society and
at the hearths of the best families, wherever
known. They alweys receive a good “ send
pi} ” when they depart from us, and a most
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return. This year they have been especially
fortunate in many particulars and all avow,
that despite allittle muscular turmoil in the
internal viscera, at times, the trip of 1879, all
in all, has been the most enjoyable of any of
its predecessors. Chaplain Taylor of the
city, proved himself the “right man in the
right place” and won the hearts of all the
boys, as we knew he was sure to do.
The quick and quiet ease and grace with
which the boys slipped back into their acus-
tomed business grooves, was as delightful to
behold, as it was illustrative of the free and
independent character of the universally free
and Independent Yankee nation. For ex-
ample, in less than an hour after landing, we
observed Ferd. Smith with uniform of shov-
ing the lawn mower over his yard. Ed.
Keeler in every day- attire, was behind his
grocery counter, Hill was as deeply immer—
sed in the subject of money in shingles and
extensive advertising as ever, Bissell felt more
deeply about the ' price of wool than the
weight of his largest blue fish, and even
“Quills” could not overcome the force of
home habit, but in a few minutes after arrival
was seen shooting letters into their respective
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than ever. This feature of the Neptuncs'
Summer excursion, 'is always observable.
No time is ever required to recuperate from
dissipation, but full of renovated nerve and
renewed energies, one and all, with the ut—
most alacrity cheerfully take up the burden
of their busy, business life again. .
The Excursion. '
The great excursion to Parlor Rocklcomes
of to-day. The steamer Laura leaves South
Norwalk at 7:45 a. m., and returning the
train will leave the grounds at 3 p. in. There
will be no difllculty in making the transfer
from the boat ,to the train, as the cars run
down to the wharf. We presume there will
bea large attendance, but the Boat will ac-
commodate all without difficulty.
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Masonic Excursion. - ‘
The second annual excursion of St. John's
Lodge is advertised in another column. The
destination will be Coney Island, but not the
“tail end.” for the boat will land passengers
on the new Pier the most attractive spot at
this famous resort. The steamer Minnie
Cornell, new this summer, and builtcxpress-
ly for excursions, has been engaged. It is
expected that the boat will remain at the Is-
land for four or five hours, giving passengers
ample time to dine, see the sights, bathe, drc.
Prepare for a really delightful excursion;
Phoenix Engine 00., of this place has
voted to attend the Firemens’ parade at
Westport on Wednesday the 3d of Septem-
ber next. They will be accompanied by the
Howe Drum Corps. Hope Hose Co. has also
voted to take part in the parade and will also
take a drum corps.
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The poor children from the N ew York
Mission School, which were taken to Wash-
ington, Litchfield County, for a two weeks
romp and vacation, came down the Shepaug
road on Friday on their way back to New
York. The little waifs all looked as if they
had had a "good time” for once in their lives,
at least. .
At the annual meeting of the Norwalk
Gas Light Company. on Thursday last, Dud-
ley P. Ely, Thomas H. Morison, George
G. Bishop, E. K. Lockwood, P. L. Cun-
ningham, George M. Holmes. George B. St.
John, Charles F. Osborne and Levi C. Han—
ford were unanimously elected directors for
the ensuing year. At the directors meeting
held immediately after, Dudley P. Ely was
unanimously re-elected President and Geo.
B St.John, Sec'y. and Trees.
"For a neat, refined and intellectual bit of
English composition, the Sentinel can just-
ly claim the championship belt for its clear
and able answer to the communication in our
last, signed “Some of the boys." The Son.
tinel's diction is truly wonderful. .
Dr. Nolan has the “boss" and best pair of
five year old Black Hawks in town.
boxes with more energy and quicker celerity .
ernion'ot the 17th Ct.
The heroic 17th, have very sensibly chang-
ed their programme of holding their twelfth
annual reunion at Newtown and will join
with all the other Regiments of the State . in
the ceremonies of removing the Battle Flags
of the State from the old Arsenal to their re-
ceptacle in the new State House. The fol—
lowing is the order issued by the 17th's Ex-
ecutive Committee :— ‘
Hnlnouan'rnns 17th Coax. Von. Asso’N,
Naw'rowu, August 7th, 1879.
Comrades of the Old Seventeenth—The
transfer of the Battle Flags of Connecticut
from the Arsenal to the new State House in
Hartford, will take place with imposing cer-
emonies on the 17th of September next. In
deference to the wishes of the State authori—
ties and _at the suggestion 0f many Comrades,
and reahzin the fitness of doing honor to the
occasion an of renewing our devotion to the
colors we followed and fought under for three
long years, it hasbeen decrded to hold our
Twelfth Annual Reunion at Hammer),
Wanxnsmr, Sumatran 17th. 1879.
Let us rally, Comrades, at that time with
full ranks, when once more, and for the last
timethe tattered but triumphant Standards
of the Regiment will be flung to the breeze,
mute, yet eloquent witnesses that the labors
and sacrificespf heroes and martyrs in defence
of Constitutional Liberty were not in vain.
Details of the arrangements will be pub—
lished hereafter.
ALBERT W. Pxox,
J as. R. Mmmatnnoox,
Pa'rmox WADE, J 12.,
Executive Committe.
R. L. Ems, Secretary. '
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Wonderful Strawberries.
August is.the month for setting out straw-
berry plants for a good crop next year. E.
W. Durand, of Irvington, N. J., the great
strawberry propagator, is out with his full
circularof choice varieties and will mail or
express any orders sent him, with honesty
and care.
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Increasing Business.
Comatock Brothers have gone extensively
into the For and Wool Hat jobbing trade,
and have already the promise old very large
and prosperous business. Push,integrity, and
liberal advertising will‘win in business pur-
suits. '
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The Fat Men.
Those who enjoy seeing or joining, the
jolly heavyweights of the, nation, in their
annual Clam Bake gorge, can do so by vis—
iting that picturesque and charming sum-
mer resort the Dorlon House. Undeflir.
Dorlon’s personal management, the good
order and decencies becoming the convival
feast, will be rigidly maintained. He has
the good sense to know that the coarseness
and vulgarity of a few roystering fellows,
who have at times, in ' years past. disgusted
their better associates, is neither pleasant to
his decent guests, or profitable to himself.
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Yellow Fever.
This terrible scourge has at last been de-
clared Epidemic at Memphis because of its
alarming increase. There have been three
hundred and thirty cases and ninety deaths
to (lute, and everybody is warned to keep
away from the city. ‘ ' ‘
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“Alps on Alps.” "
At lalcst advices the Morison party were
resting near the Castle of Chilon on the Shores
of Lake Geneva, gathering strength for doing
wild and picturesque Switzerland and climb—
ing “Alps on Alps.f’ They propose sailing
for home on the 28th of the present month.
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Good Coffee.
Messrs. F. L. Woodward & 00., love ntors
and manufacturer‘s agents, at 14 Kilby st.,
Boston. have a new and unique Coffee Pot,
which will ensure good coffee or tea with-
out vexation or trouble. The fact is that
even the best qualities of both tea and coffee
are almost universally spoiled because of
improper making. But byfithe hire of this sim-
pln contrivanee, it is always uniformly alike
and always good. It is worth sending for,
as we know by experience.
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Saratoga.
an nflunriicnm f. E W ,l .H 189. -
where in to-day'smpaper. a'I’Il‘lli'ls Sire ofI‘IIe
best family hotels at the Springs. It is
very delightfully located on Broadway, and
is quiet, genteel and in every respect first-
class, at reasonable rates.
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The horse Edwin Forest trotted a mile Sat-
urday in the unprecedented time of 2-11,;1
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The steamboat is carrying crowds of pas
sengers daily, including very many strangers.
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The Value of Exports from New York to
Great Britain was over $17,000,000, during
the Month of July.
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The Norwalk built yacht Estelle, outsail.
ed everything on the home-bound trip of the
New York Yacht Club.
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There seems to be an unusually brisk de-
mand for houses at this season, and good ten-
ements seem to be scarce.
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Engineer Cotter has put in a twenty inch
Risdon Water Wheel, in Lockwood’s Wire
Mill at Gannon's Station.
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Sheldon is~laying the stone wall for a new
tenement house to be erected by Giles Sey-
mour, Esq., at South Norwalk.
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The Seymour &. Downs' Nursery, is now
reaping a golden harvest on their monster
Lawton and Kittatinny Blackberries.
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Charley D'Artois is still manufacturing
enormous quantities of his “unrivaled" Cream.
His Orange 8: Lemon Ices are also superb.
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Carpenter Platt has the contract for a new
house on Elm street for Mr. Geo. Williams.
He is to commence work on it right away.
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Judge E. W. Stuart,having become entire-
ly familiar with our National Bank system
by reason of the loss of his hypothecate
bonds and payment of notes he was so un-
fortunate as. to endorse, represented Norwalk
at'the Banker’s Convention at Saratoga last
week.
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Rosana—Mrs. Lizzfi Kelly, of Bridge-
port, had her satchel stolen from the Ladies’
Room of the South Norwalk Depot on Fri—
da’y evening last. She traced the sneak thief,
to{the Connecticut Hotel, where he was ar-
rested by officer Bennett and the bag found
under the bed, but torn open. He was tried
before Justice Austin and convicted but “set-
tled up" for some $27.00 and departed again
foi- New York from whence he says he came.
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Although an apple was the rock on which
our first parents split, all their descendants
seem to have a constitutional “banker" after
the historically doleful, yet toothsome fruit,
especially if the apples are sweet pnes. Well,
our friend Walter Fitch, who has a 'heart
asbig as his ice wagon, prides himself on
his sweet apples and well he may, for they
are indeed delicious,- as we can testify by
abundant supp lies from his orchard. The
apples are beginning'to give out now, undbr
the strain of editorial appetite, but not so
friend Fitch’s generosity—“that is as colossal
as ever."
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Our Correspondents.
We voice a few only of the» Complaints
made to us, concerning the deplorable candi-
tion of ourroadsin all parts of the town.
The constant succession of summer rains
during the time our road superintendents
have been occupied in haying and harvest—
ing,explaina the unprecedently bad condition,
we presume.
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A rumor has reached as that Norwalk en-
terprise has in contemplation the building of
a narrow gangs to New Canaan.—
New Canaan Messenger.
Yes, and it is to be paid for out of the
Northern Pacific & Midland R. R. Bonds of
which nearly a million of dollars worth. are
held hereabouts. But seriously. the capital-
ists of either townmight be caught in a much
less paying enterprise;
The Fourth Regiment-is ordered into
Camp, at Niantic, August 25th. Brush up
boys.
Neptunes’ Cruise.
DEAR Gamma—Our cruise is over, and
its events numbered with the history of 'the
Neptune Club, but, inasmuch as I promised
in my letter to you from “off the Bluffs"
“more anon" I will briefly relate some of the
incidents which occurred from that date till
our landing on Hill’s dock, Friday afternoon:
Thursday morning the boys were up and
doing, bright‘and early. Many of themlhad
never visited this lovely “ocean city” before,
and were agog with expectation. When the
commlssary sounded the “breakfast call,”
every seat atpthe ample table was filled, each
occupant respleudant in full uniform. Break-
fast over the boys betook themselves to the
shore, and there spent the day sight seeing,
making new acquaintances and remembering
those of “days long gone bye." Postmaster
Keeler was sent on shore before breakfast,
so eager were the boys to hear from home;
he returned with but little mail matter, as
friends had been instructed to direct their
first communications to Nantucket, but his
energy was equal to the emergency, as he
icok the first steamer for that place and
returned in the afternoon with a large mail.
And here let me remark, that “Ed. Keeler”
like all real Postmasters, was the “worst
abused” man in our happy family, but be
discharged the duties pertaining to his office,
zealously, “in season and out of season”
even expressing his willingness, when on our
way to Newport, :we found ourselves be-
ealmed off Gay Head, to be put ashore and
seek land conveyance to the Vineyard and
join us at Newport by steamer and rail, with
the mail which had accumulated there, but
With all our desire for the precious missives
from home, we were not willing that he
should sacrifice all the enjoyment to be had
on board, in a calm off Block Island. But
to return to our first day at the Vineyard. I
said “the boys were early off for the share”
but I must except those of the “champion
four” of other days, and brother Knapp, who
under the guidance of Uncle Dan Fisher,
went to the fishingbanks “eager for the fray”
but, alas! all their high hopes were doomed
to disappointment, no wind, consequently
no success ; the result, blistered necks, hands,
noses and one blue fish. Brother Knapp the
lucky man. Supper time found nearly all
the boys on board, when the mail via
Nantucket \vas distributed. How gladly
Home news is received! Letters were read
with avidity, and expressions from all sides
to the effect “that all was right at home"
were heard. The GAZETTE was received
and when your artiéle treating upon the
“cabin arrangements" was read, a universal
expression of disfavor was heard—indeed so
strong was this feeling especially among the
new members, and those unacquainted with
your genial Senior—that it amounted to act-
ual anger. Your correspondent did the best
he could to alley this feeling 'and set you
right but met with indifferent success. The
following which I clip from the Boston
Courier, was read to the disturbed crowd
which proved a mollifier “muchly.”
“The Neptune Club arrived on Thursday
evening, on the schooner S. D. Barnes. of
New York. They anchored off the Oak
Bluffs wharf at 10:30 p. m.,grvrngafine
display of fireworks as they rounded to, and
cheering and welcoming Oak Bluffs. The
Neptunes are great favorites at the Vineyard,
as fine a company as ever come here. The
club was first organized in 1864 with six
officers and thirty-four members, and new
numbers 119.- They usually bring about 40
on their annual Summer pleasure cruise.
They have the regular New York Yacht
Squadron uniform and‘ resent a fine appear-
ance. Commodore C. . Tompkins, of New
York, has occupied this position with the
club in eleven successive trips. A man with
such noble qualities of head and so eminently
fitted for this position, cannot be other than
a universal favorite. Your correspondent
acknowledges the'courtesies and attentions
of the genial gentleman for eight successive
Summers, and the renewal of the acquaint—
ance each year is one of the pleasantest
episodes of Vineyard life. We miss this
Summer the former chaplain, Rev. Mr.
Simonson, but in his place we have Rev.
James M. Taylor, of Norwalk, Connecticut,
who will preach at the Oak Bluff Chapel,
Sunday morning. The officers of the club
immediately went to the popular Central
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and were cordially Pubervé’dY’mn ' ‘
Friday was spent by the club in fishing,
sight-seeing and social intercourse. Several
visited Edgartown, others Nantucket, whither
Capt. Wright also went, partly to see the
quaint old town, but more particularly to
ascertain whether the Barnes could get over
the Sand Bar at the entrance of the Harbor.
He found that there was 8.1; feet of water at
flood tide, and as our good ship drew over
8 feet, it was voted at a meeting afterwards
held, to abandon our contemplated visit there
with the vessel, and sail early Monday morn-~
ing for Newport. . Our good Commodore
and several others were much disappointed
at this result, but made no complaint. Four
fishing parties left in the early morning and
returned before night, not having been very
successful—one boat bringing in seventeen—
two others ten each, and the other one only
two. The next day the party who went out
on Thursday, tried it again, leaving at 9
o'clock in the morning, being pronounced by
“Uncle Dan"—good luck among the early
tide—but it was no use, the fish would not
be caught and the disappointed quartette
returned with but few trophies. Saturday
and Sunday were very hot days, the people
on land suffering intensely, but on ship-board
under our awning, which was spread the
whole length of the main deck, it was de-
lightfully cool and refreshing. Saturday
to their many friends. The yacht was
beautifully arrayed from berths to top-mast,
Neptune flags flying from all points, and the
Barnes never. presented a more attractive
appearance. The ‘guests commenced to
arrive about 3 o’clock,.and a constant stream
of ladies and gentlemen continued to' come
and go until 6 o’clock. They were duly
received by our gallant commander and
entertained by the club with music and con—
versation. Commissary .Meeker caused re-
freshments to . be served in his usual good
style. Among the ladies present, were the
wives of several of our members. Bros.
Le'e, " Hines and Davis being especially
favored in this respect. While these courte-
sies were being extended several of 'the
vesseb comprising the Brooklyn Yacht Club
entered the harbor and dropped anchor.
Sunday morning about fifteen of us attended
church service in the Baptist Tabernacle and
heard the Rev. Mr. Gifford, a young Baptist
preacher from near Boston, preach one of the
most interesting discourses to which 1 have
listened in along time. His subject was the
miracle performed by the Savior at the mar-
riage in Cons of Galilee. The speaker is
quite a young man, but: displayed wonderful
ability, and though the weather was terribly
hot, yet every Neptune felt that it was “good
to be there." In the evening our chaplain
disdoursed in the Methodist Tabernacle, to a
large congregation. His sermon was an ex-
cellent one, commanding the close attention
of: all his hearers. The singing was under
the direction of Prof. Green, of Danbury,
who had organized from our number an ex-
.cellent quartette and chrous. The quartette
consisted of the Professor, Bros. Dan Nash,
George Thorpe and Charles Hoyt. The
music was efiectively rendered, and the
whole service was highly enjoyeCy’ all
present. One good old lady, an entire
stranger, grasped the hand of the writer
saying: "Oh! I hope you will comehagain
next year, for we always have such good
preaching and singing when you Neptunes
come.” After the service the boys spent
an hour or so in bidding good. bye to their
many friends, and before day- break the next
morning our good ship with its merry happy
party was speeding her way on towards
Newport. We passed Cuttyhuuk early in
the forenoon, and soou‘after, the wind ceased
and we lay- in a calm all day, rolling about
till dark, when'a stiff breeze from the South
west favored us , fora little time, and we
reached the light-ship before midnight, and
day-light found us ofi Fort Adams in New—
port harbor with no wind. Captain Wright
and his crew worked the vessel further into
the harbor, when about 5 o‘clock Tuesday
morning we hove anchor in front of one of
the most beautiful cities in our land. The
boys were greatly pleased wi ,h Newport and
afternoon the club gave a reception on board'
its surroundings. The many magnificent
cottages, its spacious hotels, and beautiful
permanent residences, give evidence of "great
wealth-and much culture. Nearly the whole
club made an excursion to Rock Point in one
of the steamers plying up the river, and $00)“
ed a shore dinner or “clam bake" as it is usually
termed. ' Herewe found a dining hall capable
of, seating 1,500 people at one time. We
Were told that one day last week 7,500
people were here fed. The boys did ample
justice to the. many good things set before
them, our P. M. leaving behind in the
empty shells, cornless cobs, and heaps 0f
melon rinds, evidence of being the champion
feeder. The ' grounds here are beautifully
arranged and are continually visited by Pick-
nic—ing parties. We returned in time for
surf bathing, which is one of the features of
the place. The experience here was repeated
the next morning by a large num r of our
boys, and most thoroughly was it enjoyed.
Ed. Keeler left the water before the balance
of our party, and was espied on shore
among the hundreds of spectators with his
uniform on, when a rush was made for him.
engaging the attention of many on shore, and
although Osborn, Hill, the Dr., Nash and
many other fleet runners wcnt for him, yet
after an exciting chase, dodging in and
among the people on shore, he succeeded in
evading capture by sealing a high fence in
the rear and was afterward found quaking
with fear in his State-room, There is no
mistake in declaiming that our Postmaster is
equal to any emergency. We visited the
Public Library, which contains many rare
old books, pictures &c., &c. The ruin,
called the old mill, is well preserved and
now protected by an iron fence. When I
visited it five years ago it was unprotected
and covered with vines. Little ’is actually
known concerningthe, origin and 936.05 this
structure, but after reading}!!! article in the
March number'of ‘Scrr'bner’s Magazine, I
became satisfied that thq writer’s conclusions
were correct, and that 'I was then looking
upon the most ancient christian building in
the United States ; that it is over eight
centuries old, and instead of being called the
"Old Mill” it should be designated and
known as the “Vinland Baptistory.” A
party of our boys visited Ida Lewis, of Life
Saving notoriety, and obtained her auto—
graph. She still signs her name “Lewis,”
though married. Wednesday noon all hands
reported on board for duty, when anchor
was raised, sails set, and bidding adieu-to
Newport, we started with wind strong for
Shelter Island. The sail down the harbor
was grand, one never .to be forgotten by all
who‘participated in it. As we rounded the
point into the Sound, a schooner of about the
size of the Barnes was discovered in the
distance on the same course as our own.
It was soon discovered that we had tackled
a seller, whorthy of the Barnes’ best mettle.
For a considerable time it seemed as if she
was gaining upon, us, but our Captain with
gritty firmness said—“W—e—c’l b—b—eeat’er.”
Bets were freely offered'and taken on the
stranger, and for some three hours the race,
was nip and tuck and intensely exciting.
Our Captain. was at the helm and. quietly
guaged 'his adversary and discovering the
Barnes could sail a little closer to the wind,
took advantage of his opportunity and in
an unwary moment caught the cher in a
pocket and then gracefully and gallantly
sailed across her how, when up went the sky-
splitting cheers of the “Naps" and a. parting
salvo of our artillery was given the defeated,
though plucky antagonist. .
Thursday morning we found ourselves at
anchor in Gardiner’s Bay. .Wcathcr pleasant
and all hands bright and happy. The vessel
was soon under sail, beating against the wind,
making for Shelter Island, which was reach-
ed about 8 o’clock a. in. As we rode at an-
chor just off the island, the place. presented
a charming view. The cldsely cropped lawns
fronting the cottages, sloping down to the
brink of the bay, the hill rising in the dis-
tance dotted with cottages of varied style of
architecture, winding road-ways extending
in all directions, and the whole scene inter—
I-rA—nnr‘l mar. 15...--. tum-— ht Iva-o" a-‘va‘ls,
made a picture worthy of the Artist’s can-
vass. As this was'our last stopping place,
the boys were determined to enjoy them—
selves. Soon all were on shore. Several
found acquaintances of both sexes, ' others
were speedily made acquainted. The bath—
ing houses were largely patronized, two or
three parties took carriages and visited other
parts of the Island, and all hands had a good
.day of it. Shelter Island lies near Greenport,
a ferry boat makes frequent trips to and from
_each place. The Methodists have established
a camp-ground here, in a splendid grove of
stately trees, cottages are springing up on all
sides, and the place will soon rival the older
and larger camping grounds of that denomin-
ation. Here we formed the acquaintance of
Dr. Bevan,of N. Y., the worthy successor of
Dr. Spring, of Brick Church fame. Dr. Be-
van, owns and occupies a. large cottage here,
spending his vacation in boating, fishing and
resting. He came on board of the Barnes,on
invitation of the Commodore, from his skiff,
in which were seated three of his little boys,
the Doctor rowing in the vicinity of our
Yacht. He made himself known to the Com-
modore, who introduced him to the club—
who were at the time engaged in the accus—
tomed “Dress Parade” ceremonies. Cheers
were immediately given for the Reverend
gentleman and his three chubby boys—who
by the way only represented three-sevenths of
the juvenile. portion of the good Doctor’s
family. He rcspondcd in one of the happiest
speeches, made during the whole cruise, and
at its conclusion, volunteered a song, request-
ing our boys to join in the chorus. Thus it
was our good fortune to become acquainted
with one of the most conspicuous Devines of
the age. When he took his departure, he
invited the club or any of its members to
visit him and his good lady at his cottage, at
any time before sailing for home, A salute
from both guns, with hearty cheers, such as
happy Neptunes only can give, followed our
visigor to the shore.
At the Prospect House, the one large ho-
tel of the place, our boys had been well re-
Ceived, the proprietor of which, gave us a
pressing invitation to give a parlor concert in
the evening. The invitation was accepted by
our musical director,’ and 8 o’clock, evening,
found us about the piano, in the spacious par-
lors of this house, with a large audience fill-
'ing the rooms and overflowing out upon the
'wide verandas,» with. solos .by Prof. Green
and Brother Hoyt, duets by same gentlemen,
.which the whole club joined. The hour sped
swiftly away, performers and listeners all
seemingly enjoying themselves, and judging
from the applause received, the concert was
a success. After this performance, we be—
took ourselves quietly to the .cottage of Dr.
Bevan, where the quartette rendered some of
their sweetest music. During the serenade
the Doctor appeared and insisted upon our
entering the cottage and being presented to
his good lady. At this request the club sang
several pieces of Sacred Music, site? which
on invitation of our chhplain, the Doctor of-
ferred prayer, and such a petition, the writer
never before listened to, so simple, compre-
hensive and earnest, all our souls were thrill-
ed with its influence. We departed with
his benediction upon us and our loved- ones,
whom we soon hoped to .join, and I venture
to say that, the scene which we had just left
will ever be found engravcn upon the hearts
of all who participated therein.
The “ Shell Woman" was visited by a party
of whom your correspondent was one. She is
an invalid, living with a sister some three
miles inland. For thirty years she has been.
compelled to occupy the chair in which we
found her, and through all these long, long
years of pain and physical disability she has
never been heard to murmer,—indeed, her
beautiful, fresh countenance gives evidence
of resignation and cheerfully accepted suffer-
ing if it be the master’s will. Suspended up-
on thc will over her chair was this beautiful
motto, painted, framed and presented to her
by an interested summer visitor: “ They truly
serve best who stand and wait.” We pur—
chased many beautiful articles of_ her handi-
work,-—made chiefly from shells,—and left
her with the feeling of gladness in our heart,
quartette by its members, and choruses in -
intercourse with her. g ‘
At an early hdhr" sail was spread for the
last time, and we were homeward-bound with
good breeze but raining‘,—the first rain. we
had had since leaving old Norwalk. In a few
hours, the ‘ storm ceased, the sun came out
bright, and the boys in their best dress were
watching the shore for indications of our
nearncss to home. The usual presentation of
prizes offered for fishing took place, in which
our chaplain was very happy and felicitous,
the proud recipients duly responding. Our
Brother Knapp took the prize for largest, fol-
lowed by Bissell, of champion notoriety, for
the next heaviest; Ferd; Smith received the
prize for “the greatest number of pounds of
bluefish caught in any one day ;” Sailing-
master Ferris was presented with one for the
smallest fish; Vice and Virtue each received
a prize for something,—-—I cannot exactly re—
call for what, but the impression is that they
were equally successful as members of the
band which did such effective service during
the entire cruise, commencing with the dc-
lightful serenades of the first night out and
ending only on our quitting the good Barnes
at Hill’s dock ; and lastly Brother Hill was
made the happy recipient. of a gold dollar for
catching (hardly the proper word,)“the larg—
gst lobster.” His speech in response was a
cross between a confession of some misdeed
and gratification upon hip triumph. Our
worthy Commissary was completely surprised
on being presented, in a very neat address by
Brother Geo. Bailey, of St.Louis, with a beau-
tiful Silver Ice Pitcher and gold- lined Goblet
purchased by the Club, as a slight testimonial
of their appreciation of the effective manner
in which he had discharged the duties of his
position. Brother Meeker replied, thanking
the boys for their testimonial and “regretting
that he Could not make a speech” worthy of
the occasion. Long may be live. He is a
great-hearted, unselfish Nep. and universally
liked by his companions.
The experience meeting that followed was
a very pleasant social intercourse. Senti-
ments of lasting friendship were uttered
which found an echo in every heart. Hill’s
dock was reached about 6 o‘clock, when the
members of this happy party separated for
home and kindred. Time and space will not
permit me to give expression to all that I
would like to say, suffice it for the present to
place on record the fact that this cruise of
1879 has been just what our Secretary prom—
ised it should be, in his cards of invitation:
‘ ‘The most pleasant and profitable on record."
SKID.
that ours had been the privilege of friendly
A Mysterious Malady.
A curious malady has broken out and pre—
vailed from time to time around the circle of
.our church green. It first exhlbited itself as
far back as the day of Judge Bissell. “Un-
cle” Ed.Lockwood, was the next victim, and
good Doctor Mead suffered greatly from it
during all his later life. More recently,Capt.
Hubbell has exhibited symptoms of its ap—
proach, while Chas. O. C. Betts, and Fred.
T. Betts have both been laid up. Rev. S- B.‘
S. Bissell has been a frequent victim and is
now housed and racked with the excruciating
pain. Three families only, of all whose love-
ly homes surround the green had esca-
ped. These were Stiles Curtis, Geo. R.
Cowles and Frederick Beldcn, Esqrs. Mr.
Beldcn being absent a good part of the year
at the South, may account for his exception,
and his freedom from fear of its attacks, but
Messrs. Curtis and wales, we learn, have
long been in a. state of dreadful apprehension.
When on Friday last, sure enough, our bor—
ough Burgess was stricken, also! This prac-
tically leaves Mr. Curtis as the only healthy
survivor, and he informs us that he shall im-
mediately leave for Maine and the British
Provinces, and await an early frost or some
other ameliorating conditions. Our physic—
ians seem to be baffled, not so much in deter;-
mining the exact character of the disease, as
in diagnosing the cause of its attacking every
house on this green and prevailing no where
else about town. In the nice tenderness of
their medical courtesey. they tell their pa-
vivuo: m... u. is “rheumatism in u... onhln
joints.” Others, are so lrnfeeling‘ as to say
it all comes of “ high living” and is nothing
but plain, old fashindgout ! Be this as it may,
and the disease what it may, itis a most ex-
cruciating malady, and its victims, with their
feet muffled up like a boy’s head with the
mumps,———their lacteal and nassal glands all
a-drip and saliva drooling, is a picture as pen-
sive and dolorous, as a subject in the'last
stages of hayfeever. Confined as it is to so
circumscribed a locality, the malady becomes
a subject of curious inquiring. It may be
climatic, and indigenous to the locality. If
so, Mr. Curtis shows his proverbial sagacity
and wisdom, in running away from the in-
fected district. If it be dl'etic, (as we are led
to suspect, from the fact that the Betts Broth~
ers and Mr. Cowles were not attacked until
they become Aldermanically connected with
our Borough government,)-we have an ef-
fective remedy to offer the sufferers :—-Let
them come and try “pot luck" at the Editor’s
boarding house for a few days. His Homeo-
pathic soups- and liliputian roast joints, were
never known to fail injstarving out the worst
cases of gout.
_L‘.~
Mrs. Sanford Sholes, whose husband was
the original caterer for the Fat Men at their
annual Bakes at Gregory’s Point, is still
running the Grove House near the Point,
and as usual will prepare to entertain all
who may favor her with their patronage on
the day of the Bake.
4—40.".
Cooler than the weather,—manager Myers
coming into :1 Norwalk printing office with
a fifty dollar bill. to get changed.
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The steamer Laura sailed gaily into the
harbor last evening in readiness for the M.
E. Sabbath School excursion today. _
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Regular monthly meeting of' the Fire Po-
lice on Wednesday night. A full attendance
is desired as the Westport invitation will be
acted upon.
.p—._—
There’s been little need of Mountain air or
sea shore breeze, the past forty-eight hours.
Could a more delicious summer atmosphere
he wished for? .
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Seventy-eight Immigrants from Iceland
arrived in New York, July 28th, S. S. An—
chovia, from Glasgow. They speak. the
Danish language.
. a
The tax recently laid in the Over River
School District is now due and payable. Mr:
Jacob Turk is collector, and can be found at
the store of A. Selleck.
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Mr. fra E. Hoyt, who was so badly injured
by the caving in of the gravel while fixing a
hydrant near the South Norwalk depot last
week, is slowly recovering.
———-—-o—r.
The foundations of the Old Well Hotel
are now up to the street level and the red
sand stone copings arrived at Raymond’s
yesterday, from Portland, Ct.
0
Henry M. Walradt, late of the Barnum
School, Bridgeport, has been engaged as Prin-
cipal of the South Norwalk Union School,
and is to enter upon his duties Sept, 1, prox.
C
James Edward Merrill, grandson of Thos.
Merrill, of this place, and only son of Thom-
as Merrill of Portland, Maine, was drowned
at Portland, yesterday morning, August 11th.
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The New York Comedy Company, under
management of Mr. Myers, occupied the
Opera House, last evening,'playing “The
Strategist.” They will perform again at Ma—
sic Hall, So. Norwalk, on Thursday eve.
mug.
.p.————
Any party wishing to, obtain a desirable
place in a pleasant country village will do
Well to read the adv. of Auctioneer Mitchell,
who will offer for sale the well-known N ath‘
an Jones place in New Canaan, next week
Wednesday. '
MOW—-
The Grand Hotel of Paris is to be offered
for sale this month for about $5,140,000.
Dennis Form an in‘g‘eniousNorwalk hie-i
chanic has patented an ox yoke and whifle-
tree coupling of decided. value, and also,
invented a new pick and stone hammer
device for fastening to thchandle of great
merit.
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If’S‘ Home made Bread and Cakes at
Mann’s, Gazette Building.
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G’El‘Don’t fail to go on the Excursion of the
Methodist Churches to Parlor Rock, on
Tuesday next, the 12th first; it will’be the
most varied and best excursion ever run from
our towa.
Faun
_.__._—-__
It’B“ Go to FRED Milan’s for your choice
Ice Cream, during this warm weather.
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. r.‘Efil‘Frank Street has a branch coal office at
the drug store of C. S. Prowitt; leave your
orders and they will be promptly filled.
___o_.—.
Housatonic Railroad.
New Line for Saratoga. Round
Trip Tickets from Bridgeport, for
$9.40. Leave South Norwalk 9:28 a. m.,
connecting with‘:thc 10:10 a. m. train from
Bridgeport (with car running TnnoUGn to
Albany WITHOUT ClIANGE,) arriving at SARA-
TOGA 5:45 p. m. Returning train leaves Sara-
toga 8:45 a. m., arriving at Bridgeport at 5:46
p. m., via. Pittsfield,-So. Norwalk 6:24 p. m.
Tickets sold and Baggage checked direct to
and from Saratoga. Round Trip Tickets
from Bridgeport to Saratoga and return valid
during season of 1879.
L. B. STILLSON, Acting Supt.
H. D. AvnmLL, Gen’l Ticket Agent.
Bridgeport, Aug. 6th, 1879. .32tf
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'3? Be sure‘and go on the Excursion by
Steamer Laura on Tuesday next, to Bridge-
port and thence by cars up the Housatouic,
to Parlor Rock; you will thoroughly enjoy
it, take the little ones along. '
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(—ZS‘Frank Street is now ready to take your
orders for Coal and Wood, at his yard, on
Shore Road,lately occupied by Tolles & Duke.
_____.._.—-
Rev. Joseph G. Smith, of Hartford,
Conn" makes the followrng statement 2—— .
This is to certify. that I have been acquam ted
with Dr. David Kennedy’s medlcme (happily
named FAVORITE REMEDY) from the time of
its first introduction (1370) in New York State, es-
pecially in cities along the Hudson River.
Having been a. great sufl‘ererfrom a. severe case
of LIVER Complaint and Dyspepsia, combined. I
was induced to give the medicine a trial,and from
the fact that it proved inactive and sure relief,
I am free to recommend it to the public, as the
most valuable medicine of the age, for the cure of
all derangements of the Liver. and digestive
organs. ltnv. Jossru G. SMITH, No. 17 Ann st.,
Hartford. Conn. .
FAVORITE REMEDY is a combination of veg-
etable alteratives in the form of a Syrup. It rs
pleasant to the taste. adapted to both sexes and
all ages, and while it 1s a. s ecific in Kidney and
Bladder complaints, it is no ess efficacious in pu-
rifying the blood,.thus curing Scroiula and kin-
dred diseases. It is very efi‘ectrve in affording 1m-
mediate relief of all Liver complaints and Constr-
pation of the Bowels, .as well as these diseases
and weaknesses peculiar to Females. Afl'ordlng
great protection from attacks that originate in
change of life, of seasons and of climate. Ask
your Druggist for it. But avoid mistakes by re-
membering the name, FAVORITE REMEDY,
and Price, which is only One Dollar a Bottle. 4t31
THE SECRET KEY TO Datum—The Science of
Life, or Self-Prescrvation,300 pages. Price,only$l.
Contains fifty valuable prescriptions, either one
of which is worth more than ten times the price
of the book. Illustrated sample sent on receipt of
6 cents forpostagc. Address, Dr. W. H. Parker, 4
Bullfinch Street, Boston. Mass. 3m29
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MARRIED.
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In New York, J uly 2i. Mr. Henry Burr, of New
York, to Miss anre A. daughter of the late
Henry N . Squire, of Swan ‘ord.
In Danbury. July 21th, George L. Whitney to
Miss Ella S. Palmer, both of Waterbury. uly
20th, Cornelius Sparks to Julia Edgitt, both of D.
In Bridgeport, Aug. 6th. Rufus E.Wyncoop and
Mary L. Earle, both of Bridgeport.
In New York, July 29th, by Rev. Dr. James R.
King, S. Wood McClavc to Hannah M. Wilcox.
DIED.
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At South Norwalk, August 8th. Leprelet ta [-1.
Moore. aged 69 years, 11 montht. 30 days.
3227' The funeral will be attended from his late
residence on Flax Hill, on Tuesday afternoon,
12th “rah. as: o?olunl{_ 'I‘lrn remains will be taken
to Greenwood, on Wednesday, on 9:10 a. m.train,
for interment. '
In Norwalk, Monday, August~ 11th, Mrs. Hattie
M. Ittcc, wife of William Rice, aged 4). years.
@Funerai other late residence, Beatty St., on
Thursday, August 14th. at 3 o’clock, p. m. Rela-
tives and friends are respectfully invited.
. Drowned at Portland, Mc., J amcs Edward Met.
rlll, only son of Thomas Merrill, formerly of Nor-
walk, aged 10 years, 10 months, 16 days.
In Bridgeport, August 6, James Kenncfick. aged
45 years. August 6th, Abrjah Burroughs, aged 72
years. August 7th, John Dolan. aged 71 years.
In Camanche, Iowa, Mrs. Emeline S. Lyon, for-
merly of Bridgeport.
In Reading, August 7th, Eliza Goodrich. widow
of the late Col. Joseph W.Gorham aged 89 years.
In Danbury, August 4th, Willie \Vclch. aged 5
months. August 3d, John Muller, aged 37 years.
In Brookfield, August 2d, Ira \Vildman, aged 78
years.
' In Reading, August 5th. Peter ILMIIIcr, aged
02 years.
In High Ridge, August
S5 years.
‘_ In Stamford. July 27th, Bessie Loner-gun. aged
0 months. July 30, Michael Welsh, aged 1 year.
J uly 313:. George Bell, aged S months. August 1,
William Newman,agcd 71 years. August 2, John
Martin. aged 2 weeks. August 3d, Sarah W. Jes
sup. aged 83 years. August 6th, (Judy McGlinn,
aged 1 year, 5 months,
In Washington, N. 0.. July 16, Captain Stephen
Fowler, aged 80 years, 19 months, 6 days.
In Hartfgrd,July 29th, George W., son of Wm.
F. and Julia. A. McLean, aged 1 gycar, 11 months.
2d, David Tucker, aged
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' SECOND
IIII I III III '_
CONEY ISLAND,
' New Iron Pier,
UNDER THE AUSPICES or
ST. JUIIN’S LODGE, No.6
A.;F, 8: Adi. OF NORWALK,
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27th,
By the New Steamer
MINNIE CORNELL, .
Capt. P. K. Kennedy, built expressly for excur-
slousby the Troy Steamboat Co., and licensed by
the Government to carry Eight Hundred Excur-
slonists. The Committee of Arrangements have
decrdcd tolrmrt the number of tickets to 650 in
9rder that the patrons ot‘the Excursion may en-
joy the day, and they are positively assured that
that number Will be issued and no more.
Tickets $1.00,
' Including admission to the pier. May be obtain-
ed oi‘Bro. G. Ward Selleck, George W.1iaymond.
and John Spencer, at N orwnlk. and at South
N orwalk. of Bro. J amps A.Brown.
_The Committee ask or patronage of tho frater-
nity and the public generally, and assure their
patrons of their utmost endeavors to make the
excursion allay of pleasure and enjoyment. The
N cw_Irqu Prcr offers great attractions to the ex-
cursronrsts, extending 1000 feet into the ocean. it
is one vast garden and the most comfortableplace
to be found. A Grand Concert every afternoon
by Grafi‘ula’s 7th Bcg’t Band. How the Excur-
sronrsts _can find enjoyment; there is ever thing
on the pier that can be found on the Islan —lte-
treshments of all kinds, Bathing Ilouses, Con~
certs, Promenade, Beach Views, Lunch Tables
for those who wish _to pic-nip on their own ac-
count, in fact cvcrythmglor enjoyment. Concert
every afternoon at Cables, West Brighton, Brigh-
ton and Manhattan Hotels, Arbucklc, at West
Brighton, and Levy tit-Manhattan, the.
Music on the boat: for those who Wish to partic-
ipate in the pleasures of the dance. Refreshments
will be furnished on board as usual.
BOA RIDERS .WANTED. aA few persons
can obtain good board and pleasant rooms
for fall and winter. in a desrable location on West
Avenue. by applying at GAZETTE OFFICE. up
To LOAN on Real Estate Security.
Money Enquire of o. a. WILSON, No. 6
Gazette Building, Norwalk, Ct. 31tf
Tax Collector’s Notice.
OTIOE rs hereby given to all persons liable to
. pay taxes in the Over River School District,
in the town of Norwalk, on the assessment list of
1879, that 1 am ready to receive said taxes at the
store oi Andrew Sc leck, Esq. One per cent. per
month Will be added to all taxes remaining unpaid
after the 2d day of October, 1879.
‘ JACOB TURK, Collector.
Norwalk, Conn., August 11, 1879. $31
Dogs ! Dogs !
ALL persons owning dogs in the town of
. Weston are required to have the same reg-
istered, at the Town Clerk’s. Office. on or before
Sept. 1, 1879, or they Will be liable to prosecution
and fined, and have costs to pay.
- ‘ URNER
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20.31 Constatble of town of Weston.
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The Swift Steamer ENTERPRISE,
Tickets for the Round Trip,
will leave at all points of the corn-
pass, every day, (Sundays excepted) for
FINNIIY _ "BEN“IIIIIIIT’S,
THE GREAT
wulsrarrr annular.
Where May be found everything usually kep't in a First-Class Grocery.
All persons desrrlng a Good Bargain will do well to take a. trip to the
above named place. and we assure them good success.
0.00
THE Illllill’EST Bachelor 0N areoan.
Avail yourself of this g and opportunity. All are'wclcome.
Wall Street, 2nd Door East of Post Office,
NOR WALK, CONN.
Schools.
13:3. Err-roars
Family illll Day 81:11qu
_ FOR BOYS.
THE FALL TERM will commence
SEPT. 8th. Pupils received at anya e
over six. Young Ladresars also admitted ,to t a
Day Department,bot_h in the Primary and Ad-
vanced Coursc. Sessions arranged to accommo-
date puprls wishrng to commute on the cars.
Penmanship and Bookkeeping, a specialty.
taught by teachers of large experrence. Young
Ladies and Gentlemen fitted for College.
Reference: any former patron. Call or send for
circular. Applications may be made to ,
3 30 Du. J. C. FITCH, Principal.
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MISS STE'ngkls'g’
ENGLISH 1N0 CLASSICAL
FAMILY and DAY SCHOOL.
Young Ladies fitted for College. Children
well Drilled in Rudimentary Branches.
For pupils who do not desire a full College
curriculum. 3. very thorough course is ar—
ranged, including Latin, French, or Greek, if
required, at the close of which ’a Testimonial
is presented. Winter Session commences
September: 9th, 1879. '
Your Ladies and Illillrel’s-
I N s, T I T U T E .
BELDEN AVENUE, NORWALK,
WILL re-open on WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 10th.
. Thoroughness in each Department is the
aim of this Institution... Special attention will be
lven to younger pupils blyathe Principal. Full
ollege Course for Young dies. An 0 portnni-
ty wt 1 be given .to those not connecte with the
school to receive Instruction in German on reason~
able terms by an experienced instructor. For
further information address
MISS E. M. CARTER,
Box 83, Norwalk 1‘. O.
NORWALK Eml- scuooL
A Classrcal and English School
for Boys.
Fl RSI SESSION Sept. 8th, 1879. It
~ wrllgrvc a thorough English Education, and
preparation for College, Scientific School or Busi-
ness. German will be made a special feature.
Circulars may be obtained at Andrew Selleck’s, at
the Drug Stores of Norwalk and South Norwalk,
or by addressing ALEXANDER JOHNSTON,
A. M.. Box‘410, Norwalk, Conn.
4 9‘ Spccral Arrangements Will be made, if de-
sired, for aclass in German to be composed of
adults or others not connected with the School,
M 19., RENT.
O'RENT.-A suite of very desirable rooml
in the Skiddy Block. Main St. Also severas
S. E. OLMS’I‘EAI;31
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other good tcnim cuts.
Aug. 11th, 1819.
Rooms To RENT Furnished or Unfurnish-
ed. Also small tenement; rent to be paid in
labor, at BELDEN PLACE, on Belden Ave. ltp
.LUMBERI
I am now receiving the following purchase
of Spruce and Hemlock
8,000 pi:ees of 9 inch D.esscd ' Spruce Boards
3,000 “ 63 “ “ .“ “
2,503 " 9 “ “ ” 1% Plank.
1,600 “ 9 “ “ “ 2 in. “
4,600 “ 10 “ Hemlock Boards,
1,50) “ 9 “ Spruce Boards rough,
4,000 ' “ - 5 “ “ Strips,
This lot of lumber (which is the largest
single purchase of the kind ever; brought to
Norwalk) was bought direct from the manuj
featurer, previous to the advance, and is de-
livered to my dock, free from jobbers commis-
sion and. Albany yard expenses. The 01111
are all out and every board and plank war—-
ranted of good dressing quality.
I also have by same barge the last invoice
or Parrallel Plancd Shingle, that will be ship-
ped by Oscar Form to this or any other mar-
ket, the price being so low, as to compel a.
stoppage of manufacturing: The handling
of two millions of this brand of shingles
under a guarantee of perfection justifies
me in claiming them to be the best made, and
Istill hold the guarantee good.
I also ofl'er- the famous old brand of S. K.
& Co’s shingles both rived and. sawed,
as well as a good assortment of Edwards &
Co. both XXX and XX. Cross do Walker
XXX, Gratwick, Fryar do Co. XXX, and
Foster, Blackman & Co. XXX, on hand, and
one and one quarter million of the celebrated
J obn MeGraw & Co. XXX in process of ship-
ment direct from Michigan.
I also have the largest assortment of Spruce
and Pine Lumber now or ever in the market
on hand and in process of shipment, bought
direct from the manufacturers and with my
improved facilities for handling and storage,
in this or any other market. Lumber deliv-
ered at any point by rail or teams. My store—‘
age facilities and large stock enable me to of-
fer Dry Lumber, which I find the public
appreciate. Call upon, or address, for every-
thing that ought to be kept in a Lumber
Yard. ' i
E. J. HILL,
N orwalk, 'Conn. '
am prepared to ofier it at prices unequalled
musxc HALL, so. nonwaur,
THRSDAY EVENIN' ‘ or, August 14,
The N. Y. Strategist Combination,
Composed of Artists of Metro olitan re .
for the production of brillian? farcical cb‘rb‘gltliym
in four acts, entitled THE
STRATEG'IST;'
Or, The End Justifics the Means.
Characters b Miss Ada Monk Mrs. Sol. '
Lizzie Hall, .J. Gilbert, Johri Kernel]. 5.0331:
Lyttell, and others. Good Music engaged.
Reserved Sea a
Store. to ow on sale at Hoyt’s Drug
PRICES 35,50 and 75 Cts.
Doors open at 7X : commences at 8 o’clock.
Manager. J. CLINTON HALL,
_ Business Manager, J. C. MYERS.
The Thirteenth Annual
G 1 a m 3 a1: 9.
Ix NORWALK, is advertised'to or. place on
THURSDAY, AUGUST 14th,
and although no regular Bake will be got up at the
Grove House,
(Benedict’s Farm.) kept by Mrs. Sholes w‘d
Sanford Sholes, the originator of these1 3m;
Bakes. A
Clam Chowder will be served up,
and CLAMS,0YSTERS, and other edibles '
be. cooked to order. in_ any style, at reasonalbllg
prices, so that a good dinner for fat or lean men.
writ be mthrn the reach of all. There Will be
Good. Music for Dancing. both Afternoon and
Eveningf and ever opportunity for enjoyment.
BS, SAN 0RD SHOLES, Proprietress.
JAMES MITCHELL, Auctioneer.
For Sale at; Public Auction.
HE Beautiful place formerly belon ‘n to
T Nathan J ones. deceased, sitaatedglng the
tpwn of New Canaan. Will be sold at Public Auc-
tion on WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2001,1879, at 3
>0 clock p= til. Surd place contains about 40 acres.
ppuaily drvrded into Plow. Pasture, and Meadow.
N rs one of themes: beautiiuliy located laces in
1 ew Canaan,commandrng a. fair view ofImng Is-
fiingi Sound. and snrroundrngcountryfor 40 miles.
in drugs first-rate. House contains 11 rooms
verandah on south and east, large and good Barri
wrth Carriage House and Shed. good room for
coachman. ood basement to the barn. House
anal barn we I painted. Placecontains good fruit
an water. Excellent well, with living streeam
rl’rlnnrng through the farm. A very handsome
c estnut grove on the farmsuitable for pic-nics or
pillartres. Is in one of the best neighborhoods in
t a county; on the mam road from New Canaan
to Stamford and glue-half mile from New Canaan
depict. Four trains to and from New York daily
I)“ only one hour and a half from Grand Central
'epot . rsru easy access of Norwalk where par-
ties can take steamer for New York daily. Fare
gn- round trip from New Canaan and return only
no Dollar. This place is suitable for anygeutle-
man domg business in New York and returning
same dndv. Sale wrll be positive as owner is living
west an has no further use for it. Terms easy as
one-half or two-thirds can remain on mortgage.
“'Jll‘r’r‘iéi'fiii‘dr‘r‘lifiwwm °‘
_ . Real Est
_ AuPctsrontlagr, N orwagk, Conn. ate Broker and
. .— ace can e visited an time r ‘
sale by applying to'Mr. Burns, (In the 31:31:33.”
People’s Market,
No. 19 MAIN STREET,
HE very best of BEEF d ‘
, ellvercd dail to
In.) our customers. Also, in their season, Veil.
Marple, Mutton. Pork, arm, at the lowest
f at at Rates, V egetablel and Fruits a full,
resh and varied supply daily received. Market
wagon sent about town every morning.
JAMES E. WIXSON.
EXCURSION
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Parlor Book?
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STEAMER LAURA AND
HOUSATONIG R. It",
BY THE
First esnd’Second
Manual Minutes
OF NORWALK,
Tuesday, Aug. 12,-
Leaving Raymond Bros’ Wharf at T4 " "f -
Eur-mug leave the grounds at 4 p.71: arleanlil'rilr'flr ‘
ome at 6 oclock p.m. The beantifu grove at
£31?ng 512i? page? 1:1?“ up in the most mod-
. - _ y e Housa
and'rs pronounced 0:ng B. B. 00..
Most Beautiful Excursi
Connection“: Grounds in
Croquet Swin s Tab]
’ Freg £0 ”1.08, &c-, &c.
All marked Baskets will be tak
en from th
at‘Sonth Norwalk and delivered at the gro‘irgllrll'd
re nrned wrthont trouble to the owners. Paésen-
gerls from the Borough can leave their baskets at
3.8. out Bros., or at D. W. Fitch’s. at or before 6:45
”If,” andare requested to marked them plainly
gut their own name and name of store where left.
nch baskets will be taken to and from the boat and
grove and properly caredfor. The transfer from
li‘ii‘frllilr bag-'38:" hpder govef, at the railroad
r g o .Oan wil notre uir
halfp a minute’s walk. q e over
Fare for the Round Trip 50 cells.
Children not memberl of the s
School, under 12 years of "c.3211. ’
Tickets for s 10 at Scllcck Bros. Fi ' -
Ngfgrsr’lkplig' itih’si’lllaymond ’& NISEe‘EsgI’Z,
' WI] 9 r —
Brigg’s South Norwalk: cox s, Hoyt s, Stillson’s,
Refreshments Furnished on Board
by F. Mead. ' '
Waverly Hotel,
BROADWAY, ,
Saratoga Spring-8,1,1. Y. .
This House is charmingly situ-
ated near the Empire, High Rock.
Magnetic and Red Springs.
.. TERMS I—Te- so Fifteen Dollars per
'_ week, in August: Elam to Fourteen
Dollars in September.
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