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NORWALK COUNCIL.
A regular meeting of the Norwalk
city councilowas held Monday evening,
the only. member absent being Council-
man Cotter. ,
The usual reading of the minutes of
the intervening meetings 'of the board
were read—and a discovery 'was made
that there was not a calendar or even a
medical almanac in the room.
This fact, however, in no wise inter-
fered in the payment of bills amounting
to nearly $2,500.
Objection to the paymc'nt of the bill
of Officer Hunt, (amounting to about
$20) as health inspector was made by
Councilman Gregory, who was under
the impression that the officer was
hired by the year and ought not ask
for his pay in advance. The bill was
referred to the finance committee.
The report of the matter of improve-
ments on Springwood avenue received
the unanimous approbation of the
board. 7
Chief engineer Prowitt called atten'
tion to the fact that by the regrading
of the turnpike a “step-way” leading
from the same to Courtland place and
to West avenue had been made useless.
He was advised that the same was .
within the limits of the city of South
Norwalk. A discussiOn of the matter
gave evidence that it was the Select-
men if any board who should be ap-
proached in the matter. .
‘City attorney Walsh stated that on a
vote of the Council he had settled they
. claim of Miss Clara Maples against the
city, for the sum of $150 and that
amount it as voted.
Mr. Walsh then presented a somewhat
voluminous report of proposed changes
in the city ordinance relative to
peddling. The same on the advice of
the attorney was referred ~ to a com
mittee subsequently appointed by
Mayor Glover and consisting of Council-
men Charles A. Burr, P. W. Bates,
and W. R. Bates, they to report on the
same at the next meeting of the board.
Councilman Gregory asked as to the
right in the premises, of the city, as
regarded a vote passed at the last meet-
ing of the board granting a free water
supply for the sprinkling of the streets
by the Street Railway company.
The point of legality seemed to have
been well taken and on motion of Coun-
cilman Meeker, the former vote was
rescinded.
Capt. R. M. Rose, presented a sample
of a street sign that‘he said he had
placed to the number ' of several hun-
dred in New York and other cities,and
asked that the same be introduced
here. The sign is of steel with white
enamel letters and said to be imper-
vious to all conditions of weather.
An invitation from the D. A. R. for
the Mayor and council to attend the
Monumental exercises on the 22d was
received and accepted with thanks.
The Alpha Wheel club was granted
permission to have a bicycle race on
East avenue on the 16th.
The finance committee was authorized
to borrow $2,500 on the credit of the
city. 0
The meeting then adjourned until
June 20th.
SOUTH NORWALK COUNCIL.
A regular meeting of the South Nor-
walk council was held Monday evening,
previous to which a hearing in the
matter of the widening of Monroe
street received attention.
The leading objectors to the'pro-
posed. improvement were ex-Mayor
EdWin Adams, R. H. Rowan and Henry
Seymour. After all extra ventilation
of the matter the hearing was closed.
The regular council meeting fol-
, lowed, at which minor bills amounting
to something like $375 were ordered
paid. A *check for $3.000 was also
ordered drawn for the commercial
electric lighting plant, as well as one
for $225 for the street lighting, and the
'sum of $1,500, was appropriated for the
highway department.
The report of health officer Kendall
was read and accepted.
It was voted to buy a new safe for
the city treasurer at a cost not in ex-
cess of $40.
The city treasurer was authorized to
receipt for the amount designated in
the finding of tax-collector Snyder, as
due the city under a certain settlement
as against Snyder. - ,
Attorney Gray filed notice for a client
in which he claims damages for in
juries by result of a fall on. a Water
street‘sidewalk. , ' '
After transacting business of minor
importance the council adjourned.
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Graduate-sl- CIaSSaof 5’98
Miss Baird’s Institute, Inn-angel: wan
Guests to Witness the Exercises.
No more beautiful day ever dawned
upon a graduating class than the one
which greeted the claSs of 1898 at Miss
Baird’s Institute. At three o’clock the
pupils and guests assembled in the
school hall. where they were received
by the principal and the seniors, and
were presented with dainty souvenir
programmes bound in the class color
violet. Miss Madelaine Wightman,
the class president, was mistress of
ceremoni s; and after the graceful
rendering of a selection from Schubert
by Miss Elizabeth Blackwood, a pro-
cession, led by thenseniors, wended its
way to the grounds, where comfortable
seats and an impromptu, platform dec-
orated with the class colors and the
stars and stripes had been arranged.
The company listened attentively to
the class historian, Miss Frances
Deeves. The history brought to light
many amusing incidents, and blended
the laughable and the pathetic. The
class poem, “A Song of Six,” was then
read by Miss Blackwood; through the
bright little verses ran a mathematical
by play upon the combinations which
make tip the number six.
The class prophecy is always one of
the most interesting of the numbers on
the programme; and Miss Seibel’s was
remarkably bright and attractive. The
astonishing means by which she ob-
tained her information, and her witty
manner of disposing of her classmates
provoked much merriment.
Miss Stoddart then made the pre-
sentation address, dwelling with fine
touches of humor upon each little pe-
culiarity that could offer a suggestion
for an amusing gift. No sooner was
she seated than Miss Wightman fa-
vored her with a gift of the same strik-
ing type; after which, in a few well
chosen words she presented Miss Baird
with a beautiful token of their regard
and appreciation from the Seniors.
Miss Elsie Dyer, planted the ivy, and
before committing it to the earth made
a graceful address. The senior charge
was delivered by Miss Wightman, and
the response in behalf Of the. juniors
was made in a most pleasing manner
by Miss Jessie E. Marsh. The sadness
which touched the hearts of the lis-
teners was dispelled by the singing of
the M. B. I. song, which ended the
programme.
The Class Day excercises were im-
mediately followed by the reading of
the ranks for the year, and the dis-
tribution of very beautiful prizes.
Refreshments were served a little
later; and as the happy party moved
about the lawn, cameras were every-
where in evidence, as if all were
anxious to preserve some lasting picture
of the pleasant scene.
The class flower is the violet, and
the motto, “Esse quam Videri.
Yesterday marked the close of the
18th academic year of Miss Baird’s In
stitute and it was indeed a gala day for
'the students of that highly favored in-
stitution.
Everywhere flitted fairy-like figures
over the velvety lawns, and through the
corridors of the spacious buildings were
seen the sweet faces of the fair grad-
uates who were gowned in most dainty
costumes. '
The large reception rooms and par-
lors of the institute were bowers of
most exquisite flowers and the class
color, violet was preeminent in the
decorations. The beauty of the whole
scene will long be remembered by
those present.
On alarge violet drapery over the
Class of ’98 were artistically emblazon-
ed.
The exercises which opened early in-
the evening were prefaced by the in-
vocation delivered by Rev. S. B. Pond.
The prayer was beautiful, invoking
God’s blessing on the young graduates,
the faculty, principal and teachers of
the institution, after which Miss
Frances Deeves of New York, who was
salutatorian, delivered her well writ-
ten essay; following this an instru-
mental selection was rendered by Miss
Eleanore MacLean. Miss M acLear. is a
finished artist having studied at the
conservatory in Germany.
Miss Elizabeth H. Blackwood read
her essay on From Forest to Library
sive manner. MissBlackwood evinced
careful study and research and her
essay was pieasurably received.
The M. B. I. Glee club which is
certainly well drilled delighted their
audience with two “Glees” entitled
_“Where Deepest Shadows Hover” and
dopr of the reception room the letters, _
in a most intelligent and comprehen-'
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French scholar of the institute read an
essay entitled Couleur de Rose and Miss
Alberta , seibel ’t'he' accomplished
German student read hers entitled
Das Veilchen. The essay by Miss
Dorothy Stoddart, The Mouse. in Liter-
ature, was excellently delivered.
Miss Florence Esther Myers a grad-
uate of the Boston Conservatory of
Music rendered two most difficult
pieces on the piano in a brilliant man-
ner rarely excelled.
Miss Madelaine Eloise Wightman, of
New York, had the honor of being the
valedictorian. Miss Wightman is a
young woman who applies herself as-
siduously to anything she undertakes,
and her address gave evidence of this
stable characteristic. It was a master-
piece and well merited the commenda-
tion of a gentleman present who had
witnessed many commencement exer-
cises and who said that this would com-
pare favorably with the best he had
ever heard, the BDUDUi.tLlOu being as
pure and the inflections of the voice as
admirable. . ‘
The six fair graduates were Miss
Elizabeth Harmon Blackwood, of St.
Croix, D. W. 1.; Miss Elsie Bergen
Dyer, of Morristown, Pa; Miss
Dorothy Stoddart, of New York; Miss
Frances Deeves, of New York; Miss
Alberta Seibel, of New York; Miss
Madelaine Eloise Wightman, of New
York. Their diplomas were presented
them by the Rev. C. ’M. Selleck who
made a very inspiring address. Mr.
Selleck in his always elegant manner
cited many cases of the American
Woman’s progress, her siiccess in life
and her usefulness. He told the young
women that now their school days were
over that they must not consider their
education finished, rather that it had
just begun and that they must ever be
onward and upward. He compliment-
ed the school and its instructors and
the graduates upon the successful com-
pletion of their school term. . ,
Rev. D. M. Seward, D. D., pro-
nounced the benediction in his usual
reverent and poetical manner.
DIVISION OF HONORS.
The valedictory, which represents
first rank in scholarship, was given by
Miss Madelaine- Wightman, of New
YOrk. The second rank, that of salu
tatorian, was held by Miss Frances
Deeves, of New York.
The prize for neatness was secured
by Miss Lucy Grove, of Ashbourne,
Pa., and the sunshine prize by Miss
Lena Stevens, of Wallingfor'd, Conn.
A prize for courtesy was awarded each
of the senior class. .
The following received prizes for
attendance at every duty during the
school year: .
Misses Lucy Grove. Adah Nicholson,
Jesse E. Marsh, Claribel Marsh, Ka-
trice Lentzy, Grace Lentzy, Marie
Ives, ' Edna Wilson, Belle Deeves,
Frances Deeves,Madelaine Wightman.
After the exercises were over a re--
ception was held. “The sweet girl
graduates” were the recipients of many
handsome flowers coming from all over
the country. One noticeable little
ornament which the girls wore were
class pins in the form of violets in
enamel and gold. the letters M. B. I.
and ’98 on the petals. It was a dainty
conceit, and accorded well with their
fluffy white gowns.
The guests present included the par-
ents and relatives of the graduates and
professors from many colleges. The
house was literally thronged. Many of
Norwalk’s society young men were
also present.
The day being brightfithe excite-
ment of the momentous occasion, and
the happiness too, will stand out in
future years as one bright Spot in the
lives of the students of the class of ’98.
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The annual entertainment of St.
J oseph’s Sunday-school will take place
atIMusic hall, Monday evening, June
13th.
The Christian Endeavor society of
of the South Norwalk Congregational
church will hold its annual picnic at
Knickerbocker groveu'on Tuesday next.
It is reported that the steamboat
Belle Hprton will be placed 'on the
route between South Norwalk and New
York on or about the '20th of this
month.
Mr. and Mrs. William B. Penney
have arrived home from their bridal
tour. After a brief sojourn in N orwalk
they will go to Southport, where they
will reside. ,
Thomas Dorsey will, on Monday next,
.commence the laying of 1,500 feet .of
patent concrete walk for a party in
Danbury, similar to that placed by him
“The Chase of the Butterfliesi"
Miss Elsie Bergen Dyer the fluent
on the south side of the Wall street
l bridge. '
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E THE HEROES ARE SAFE.
Hob-on _nnd m- Companions Are _Tront- ‘
ed Kindly by Cervers. I
the Merrimac expedition are safe. The
Spanish tug Colon steamed out of San~
tiago harbor yesterday-afternoon bear
tug a flag of truce. Captain Bustamen-
te .v Ovideo, chief of staff of Admiral
Cervera, boarded the New York and .
told Admiral Sampson of the advent-
ures of the gallant eight, and compli-
mented him upon having such sailors.
He offered to exchange them as soon as
possible for Spanish prisoners.
When the Merrimac, coolly handled
under a ferocious fire, anchored in the
channel as calmly as a pilot would 10-
cate a steamer in New York harbor,
her crew exploded seven torpedoes
ranged along her,side, and she sank
just where She was wanted.
It was feared on the American fleet
that her crew were drownel or slain.
The expedition had seemed to mean
certain death to the men engaged in It.
and everybody thought they had, met
it, but the heroic Americans, wonderful '
to tell, survived the leaden hail from
machine guns and the volleys of mus-
ketry from the soldiers in the forts and
along the banks.
They jumped on a. life raft they had
towed alongside after lighting the fuses
of the torpedoes and coolly paddled to-
wards th'e Spanish flagship, the Cris--
tobal Colon. Hardly had they left the
Merrimac when the explosion came. It
threw over them a shower of splinters
and debris, while around them shells
and bullets whistled.
They paddled on until they reached"
the cruiser's side, where her search-
light revealed them. Fortunately they
were not mistaken for a. party‘wltli
hostile intent, and the warship took
them prisoners as. they came up the
side. Admiral Cervera was overcome
with surprise and admiration for the
brave fellows. He then gallantly gave
them a hearty welcome and asked the.
details of their daring trip under the
guns of Morro. He treated them hos
pitably and asked what he could do for
them.
They replied there was nothing then
wanted except clean, dry clothes and a.
chance to get back to their ships.
Admiral Cerv‘era told Captain Ovi-
Sill}! 119111 393.10; 01 ion sans aq 0; cap
when on his mission.
Admiral Sampson, at 3 o’clock yester-
day afternoon, descried a. little craft
which could be seen steaming out of the
mouth of the harbor.‘ It looked at first
like a torpedo boat, and every ship in
the fleet watched her intently. The
Spanish flag was flying at her stern,
while something not quite distinguish-
able was fluttering from the foretop
As she drew nearer this latter was
made out to be a white flag of truce.
The little Vixen, which always re-
mains near in shore nosing around
looking for trouble, was the nearest
warship. She steamed up to the tug and
found her to be the Colon. As Captaia
Ovideo outranked the commander of
the Vixen, no negotiations were possi-.
ble, so the Vixen escorted the Colon to
the New York.
Every jack aboard crowded to the
rail as the Colon puffed up to within a
hundred yards and a fine looking offi-
cer in full Spanish naval uniform, gold
lace, sword and all, was seen standing
on the quarter deck. The flagship’s
launch went alongside and brought him
to the iron ladder, up which he Clamb-
ered, saluting the officer of the deck as
he set foot on the New York.
There was great excite at on the
flagship and the other vesfie and much
speculation as to the p fpose of the
visit, and a thousand eyes fOIIOWed
Captain Ovideo as he was escorted aft
by an orderly. who informed Admlral
Sampson of Captain Ovideo’s presence.
The American admiral first thought
the Spaniard came to propose terms of
surrender.
Captain Ovideo was received with the
greatest courtesy and was shown the
seat opposite Admiral Sampson. The
other officers remained standing.
After an exchange of salutatlons Cap-
tain Ovideo promptly outlined his mis-
sion, saying he was happy to Inform
Admiral Sampson of the safety of the
brave Americans and expressed his
wish that their captivity be shortened.
Admiral Sampson replied, expressing
in polite language his appreciation of
Admiral Cervera’s courtesy and assur-
ing Captain Ovideo that the exchange
would be facilitated.
The Spanish captain then offered to
take a change of clothing to the pris-
oners, which Admiral Sampson ordered
immediately prepared for transporta-
tion.
During the delay Admiral Sampson
and Captain Ovideo conversed pleasant—
1y. Admiral Sampson desired to con-
vey to Admiral CerVera his apprecia-
tion of the kind treatment accorded the.
ogisoners. ,
Coal for Spain’s Fleet
St. Thomas, Danish West Indies,
June 8.—It has been learned from in-
side sources, unquestionably trustwor-
thy, that the French trans-Atlantic li-
ner Versailles is about to make an at-
tempt to supply coal to the Spanish
colller Alicante.
The Allcante was left behind when
Cervera’s fleet touched a: Martinique,
and is believed to have reached Po: .0
Rico later.
The Versailles was loaded from lights
ers in St. Thomas harbor Monday night
with 1,200 tons of coal, intended to be
transferred to the Allcante, just out-
side the three mile jurisdiction of the
St. Thomas authorities.
Spanish Ship Tries the Blockade.
W‘ashington, 'June 8.——The state de-
partment has received a. cablegram
from ConsulDent, at Kingston, J amal-
ca, in which he states that it Is re’port—
ed there that a. Spanish vessel carry-Eng
$60,000 to General Blanca, is endeavor-
ing to reach Vera Cruz, Mexico.
It is probable that the vessel has at-
tempted to run the blockade and after
several unsuccessful attempts has been
forced to seek the part of Vera. Cruz
for coal.
The cablegram was referred to the
navy department. and. a cruiser will no
doubt be sent after this desirable prize.
Train \Treckvd,
Cairo, W. Va., June 8.—The east
bound passenger train No.. 9, on the
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, due here at
’43.. m., Tuesday, was derailed a quar-
ter of a. mile west of this place. En-
gineer Hanway was fatally injured.
Fireman Grithwas slightly injured and
two tramps, ,Dan Reardon and Thomas
Peters, sustained broken regs. No pas-
sengers were hurt. The derailment was
caused by a. rock being placed on th! .
rtrack. ’
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