The Masonic Grand Lodge.
NEW HAVEN, Jan. 19——The eleventh
annual communication of the Mason’s
grand lodge of Connecticut was held in
this city yesterday. It has been a
number of years since the grand lodge
has convened in this city, and the at—
tendance was the best for several years.
Over 340dclegates were present. com-
ing from all over the state representing
lodges of prominence in the Masonic
circles.
o'clock
and the day’s business was divided into
The Liasons convened at 11
three meetings.
Grand Blaster, 11;.Vees preside-:7. over
the meetings. He deli-Iered his annual
address to representatives of the 121
lodges in the state.
The meeting closld at 1:33 p. in in
the afternoon scssi-In the reports of
variOus committees were heard. No
business Ofiinportance was done.
In lfle evening the following oll‘icers
weri elected: Grand master, George C.
McInll, of Greenwich; deputy grand
ma;~:er, John O. Rowland, of New Ha-
ve: : grand senior warden, of Fred S-
Stevens, of Bridgeport; grand junior
warden, Arthur C. Wheeler, of Nor-
walk; grand treasurer, Miles VIC-raves,
of Hartford; grand secretary, John H.
Barlow, of Hartford; grand senior dea-
con, Leon M. VVoodrufl'. of Naugatuck;
and grand junior deacon, George S.
Parsons, of Norwich.
The report of the Grand Secretary
John H. Barlow, deals at length with
the subject of the Grand Lodge Li-
brary,the G1 and Lodge Registry,Grand
Lodge By-Laws and Lodge Returns.
The statiscal portion of the report
shows the following: '
The whole number initiated during
the year, 657; passed, 657; raised; 659;
afiilia't'ed, 88; reinstated,
from roll, 218; suspended, l; expelled,
2; died, 172.
The present number of‘ members is
17,236, a gain during the year of 188.
'57 lodges show a gain in members; 30
.
32;
struck
‘- show a loss; 22 show neither gain our
loss.
The lodges having the largest num-
ber of members are Hiram No. 1, 770';
St. John's No. 4, 062; St. John‘s No. 3,
535; Hartford, 556; Wooster No. 79, 539'.
The lodge with the smallest member-
.) .7;
ship 15 No. 1..., with 33 members.
The average membership of all the
lodges is 158. i .. '
_r‘0110\ving7 is the report of Miles W.
Graves, Grand Treasurer:
Balance from last year, $ 7,074. (O
Receipts . 12,525. 00
Payments for
Charitable purposes $10,284.29
Other payments 3,077.21
Balance on hand Jan. 18, 1899. 6,238.25
A $19,599.75
. The report of Grand Master Frank
W. Havensdealt exhaustively with the
work of the year during which he held
Ol’l‘lcc.
Announcement was made of the deaths
of prominent Masons in the several
jurisdictions. after which the work of
the year was revicxved.
Therestoratim to Masonic rights of
William 112. Giylord of Unionville, who
had been i xyelled was announced.
The couiniittecs appointed are as
fillows:
Grand master’s report, Stmuel Bus-
sett. Albert VJ. Malton, George A.
Looznis. Henry Condon, H. S. McKon-
key.
Charter, F. PI..\Valtlr0.vi, C .P. Wain-
Wrig ht. H. K. Scott.
Finance, James H. Welch,
Sterling. A. H. West.
Appropriations, Clark Buckingham,
F. A. Vat-pland, JOh‘n T. Corey.
Grievances, W'illiam .W. Lee, VVill-
into B. Hall, W. G. Granniss, A. J.
{Hallock, George ll‘r'I‘aylor. .
Delinqiieneies, George A. Kies, A.
c. J. VVilllamS. Frank M. Chapin.
Memorial, Rev. C. J. G. Bristol, John
H. Barlow, S. J. Bryant.
Deserted by Wife.
Mail carrier David.L.. Spicer is -a.
“grass widower” to-day but not by his
own election. Last night, he, after
completing his work. went to his home
on Spring hill only to find that it had.
been deserted by his spouse, and with
her had gone a3 goodly proportion of
the household turniture. He learned
that it had been removed to High
‘street, where his wife, so to speak,
holds the fort! 7The removal is said to
'be the culmination "of trouble that has
existed between Spider and his wife
for some months. 7
Hugh
‘
The scheme to incorporate Glenbrook
as a. borough has been abandoned by
ahe'residents of that place.
9,3
1{Had Cocktails
and Fizies.
In 1883 Morehouse, a
wealthy iron manufacturer and mine
Joseph J .
Minnie Burchard of Danbury, and in
January last Mrs. Morehouse obtained
a divorce on the ground of intolerable
cruelty. A counter claim of infidelity
was interposed-by Mr. Morehouse and
Herbert N. Curtis, 3. New York club-
man and agent for the General Elec-
trical company, was named co-respon-
dent.
tlr. Morehouse has now brought suit
for damages in the sum of $50,000
against Mr. Curtis for the alienation of
his wife’s affections.
The trial began in the Supreme court
in Poughkeepsie Wednesday.
Mr. Morehouse testified that his mar
i-ietl life was happy till in 1890, when he
introduced his wife to Curtis at his
This was the be-
ginning of an intimacy which Mr. More-
house says broke up his household and
brought sorrow and trouble to him. By
professing unselfish friendship forhim
and his wife, Mr. Morehouse asserts,
Mr.
confidence and then betrayed him.
In 1895, on the way home froma trip
with
office in New York.
Curtis wormed his way into his
to Hamilton when his wife was
him, she sent a telegram to Mr. Curtis
to meet him at “Joe’s" otfice. Upon
their arrival Curtis said to his wife.
“Are you ready?” and the two went
out together, leaving him staring at
them. When he next saw Mr. Curtis
he told him that his attentions to his
wife were inviting comment, and he
asked him to desist. Mr. Curtis, with
a show of frendship, 'answered that he
was his best friend and that he was
wronging him. He had proof at that
time that his wife and Mr; Curtis were
corresponding and the latter promised
to desist.
On Feb. 22, 1892-, Mr. MorehouSe went
to Old Point Comfort, and his wife
bade him an afiectionate adieu. On his
return his apartments in the St.John’s
flats, at 1118 Broadway, New York,
were deserted, and the. lighter furnish-
ings had been removed. He met Mr.
Curtis, and in a they interview told
him that there would be a scandal if
aifairs were not fixed up. He had a.
subsequent interview with Mr. Curtis
at lunch in the Equitable building.
Both times the defendant informed
' him that he w0uld have nothing to do
with the matter.
Miss Bessie Payne, a servant for the
Morehouses in St. John’s flats and Chap-
inville, testified that Mr. Curtis kissed
Mrs. Morehousc in the absence of her
husband, and that their conduct toward
One day they were together in a bed-
room, and another time Mrs. Morehouse
sat partly on Mr. Curtis’s lap. Mr.
Morehouse was absent.
Mrs. Christine Coyle, another ser-
vant in the Morehouse family. testified
that she saw Mr. Curtis and Mrs. More-
house in a compromising position three
times in the Pocantico flats and St.
John’s flats, New York. Mr. Curtis
called frequently and took Mrs. More-
The dinners were always
better Curtis dined with
Mrs. Morehouse. They had cocktails
and "things they called gin fizzes.”
They drank together and sat up late.
She kissed him when he called.
The case will occupy several days.
ooNE EJUTH.
house out.
when Mr.
illness of Gov. Lounsbury’s Wife Causes a
Southern Trip.
Governor Lounsbury’s wife is ill and
her health has made a trip in the south
necessary. ‘ The governor left with her
yesterday, and accompanied her as far
as Washington. Whether it will be
necessary for him to go further south or
not will depend on the way she stands
the journey and the condition of her
health when the national capital is
reached. 7
During the absence of the governor,
Lieutenant~Governor Lyman A. M ill
of Middlebury, is acting governor.
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Mather-Wheeler.
Th e marriage of Miss Maude Restelle
Wheeler. daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
William A. Wheeler, of Haviland
street, and Harry Wakeinan Mather,
the contractor, will take place on
Wednesday, February 15th, at the
home of the bride.
At the meeting of the Ladies Associ-
ation held Wednesday afternoon in the
First Congregational church, Mrs.
Katherine Miller, of New Haven gave
an interesting talk on "Mission Work
in India.” Tea was served by Mrs.
Edwin Clark and Miss Sarah Lewis.
owner of Chapinville, married Miss:
each other was like man and wife. .
l
i scat Fit-”filth? Film.
Which the Norwalk Reader
1‘ “Will Felt?) Well to Long
‘ and Carefully '
l Consxder.
l
Lian is issued into this world with a
, big cargo of passions, and a full head
5 of soil. It often happens that before
7 he gets the rudder adjusted that the
3 huli is rotten or the sails are in tatters.
‘ As he hustles or passes through this
planet he. is subjected to innumerable
j difiiculties, morally, physically and
;' financially, to bring his crazy craft into
port after weathering a gale, to cast
anehorin a pleasantlnirbor, after rid-
ing out a sturm, or to tie up after a
‘ long voyage is always a pleasure. To
7 dry dock his ship is force work. Just
as long as the old hulk will slip through
the water it’s all right with the pilot,
but one day regarded by accumulations
of bait-uncles, the pitchy scamsopcning,
and the bottombroken from constant
Iounding, he is con-polled to call ,at
the ship yard for repairs. -
Mr. Thomas Cooney, residing at No.
73 Harbor Ave, (locki'nnster for ten
years. and for thirty years a sailor, is
an example of this. He was forced to
run in for shelter or for repairs in the.
fall of 1895. This is how he tells it:—
"When a boy I fell from a tree. strik-
ing a fence. Tnis accident left me
with back trouble, and the life on the
water w ith its hardships added their
share until I found backache was more
or less a steady thing, cOming on from
time to time. I did not understand
that it came from the kidneys, but
reading that Doan‘s Kidney Pills cured
backache, I got a box; at Hale’s (now
Glendening a Co’s) drug store and
was surprised to find how quickly they
acted. They simply cured me and that
is all there is to ll. You may be sure I
haveagood word for Dean’s Kidney
Pills; they did such good work for me.
I shall be glad to tell any one about it
who wishes to know.”
Dean’s Pills for sale by all deal~
ers. Price 50 cents. Mailed by Foster-
Milburn (20., Buffalo, N. Y.,sole agents
for the U. S. Remember the name
Doan’s and take no substitute.
BlRTHDAY PARTY. ..
A Delightful Programme of Music and Recita-
tions Rendered at Trinity’s Party.
There was a large attendance at the
Trinity church birthday party in Red
Men’s hall, Wednesday evening, the
number present far surpassing all ex-
pectations. -
An interesting programme of vocal
and instrumental Innsic, recitations
and readings had been prepared as
follows :
Piano solo—
Miss Lillie Frosb.
Baritone solo—
Albert Mossman.
Soprano solo—
' Mrs. Leonard C. Whitney.
Accompanist, Miss May Adams.
Piano duet—-
Miss Amy “700d, Edward Sims.
Recitation, “The Spanisn Duel,”
Mrs. F. W. Norris.
Miss Wood, accompanist.
Piano solo—
Miss Phillipine Schaub.
Reading, The Italian Guide,
_ Mark Twain.
Rev. F. W. Norris.
gram for a solo but he was unable to
appear, being called away.
After the entertainment refreshments
of chocolate and sandwiches were serv-
ed by the Woman’s Guild of the church.
The proceeds, which were donated
by each present, a penny for (very
year of one’s age, go to the church fund
for building an addition to the present
edifice.
The object is to enlarge the church
in the rear so as to accommodate a
choir in the chancel. It has been Mr.
Norris’ desire ever since he has been
pastor of the church to make this im-
provement and it is hoped that the
work will be accomplished at an early
(1 tte.
WILL GET THE PLUM.
Congressman Hill Will Appoint. Stephen B.
Hoyt Postmaster. at New Canaan.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 19—Represen-
tative Hill has decided to recommend
Stephen B. Hoyt to be postmaster at
New Canaan, and he will hand the
the appointment take elfect February
25, when the term of the present in-
cumbent will expire. .
to a New York hospital some days‘since,
died there this morning. The remains
will bebrought to this city and the
funeral held from the residence of
George M. Holmes on Main street.
LAZINESS ISA
DISEASE ran-.1227:
of sorts," indolent and don’t feel like
working, he needs a few doses of Hos-
tetter’s Stomaph Bitters to liven up
his digestive organs and to stimulate
his liver and kidneys. .
of the liver and
litivfigla Hos‘fawnew's
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VITALITY
m nus sumo. B'TTEBS
.iv Moron. Lin: int
Harry Pepper was dowu on the pro— 7
name to the President intime to have
. 1811516, 1". LLOYD, 2d Vice-President.
James Cousins. J r., who was removed 2
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OF NIBW YORK.
EEGHARD A... MoQURlD‘E’, Erosidont.
Statement for lllt Year Ending Dec. 3197.
According to the Standard‘of the Insurance Department of the State of New York.
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$42,693.20! 99
‘194699406 24
$54,162,603 23
Received for remlums
From all other Sources . . . , .
::7 URSEEEEANTQO
To all cyaholdcrs for Claims by.Death . . 7 .
. . . $13,279,630
To ollcy=holders for Endowments, Dividends, etc. . 12,712,424 76
For all other Accounts . . . . . ”’13,,005 5.7
$36,124,060 99
ASSETS.»
United States Bonds and other Securities . . $132,017,341 45
First Lien Loans on Bond and Mortgage . . . 69,423,937 31
Loans on Stocks and Bonds . _ 7. . . 12,880,308 00
Real Estate . . - - - - 21,618,454 88
Cash in Banks and Trust Companies . . . 11,705,195 82
Accrued Interest, Net Deferred Premiums. etc. . . 6,141,209 20
Reserve for Policies and other Liabiiltles . . 53232333333; 0‘;
Surplus . . . . . - . - $35,508,194 59
Insurance and Annuities in Force . . . $936,634,496 6‘3
I have carefully examined the foregoing Statement and find the same to be correct.
liabilities calculated by the Insurance Department. CHARLES A. PRELLER. Auditor;
From the Surplus a. dividend will be apportioned as name.
Report of the Examining Committee.
V Office of the Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York.
to THE HONORABLE. THE BOARD OF Tnnsrens OF 7
THE MUTUAL LIFE IHSUMEGE COMPANY OF HEW YORK.
' The undersigned, a Committee appointed by your honorable/body, on the twenty-
second day of December. I897,to examine the Annual Statement of the Company and
to verify the same. respectfully—w
7‘ ' REPOH'I‘
That, pursuant to the power and authority thereby conferred, the Committee have, at various dates between the
,date of the said reference and the date of this Report, attended at the office of the Campany, and have been waited on
by the Treasurer, the Comptroller,the Auditor, and the Cashier, together with the respective assistants of such officers
and have mréfully gone over all the items contained in the said Statement, and have found the same to be corrc ct. They
have examined and counted every certificate of stock, bond and other Obligation held by the Company, and compared
the prices at which the same are carried in said Statement with the market quotations, and find the same not exceeding
such quotations—in fact, in many cases below them. They have examined and counted the bonds and mOI'tgages on real
property held by the Company, and find the 531.113 to be 35 stated. They have also verified the valuation of the Com-
pany’s holdings of real estate and have vex-med the deposus of money in the various banks and trust. Companies, and
have counted the cash on hand held by the Cashier.
And the Committee certify that 3‘11 the b00k3~ Papel'si' documents, and evidence of title of every description nee-ea.
sary in such examination have been freely submitted to the Committee by the said officers and their aSSlFtants, and bhdt
the same are accurate, in good order, and well kept. .
And the Committee further certify that the investments of the Company are of a. high order, and that the SyStem
and methods adopted by the Company in recording- its transactions and caring for the assets are entitled to commendation
All of which is respectfully submitted. CHAS. R. HENDERSON ELBRIDGE T. GERRY A. N. VVATERHOUSF
NEW YORK' January 21’ 1898' S' V- 3- CRUGER J. HOBART HERRIOK JAMES C. HOLDEN '
Board. of Trusteem-
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WILLIAM BABCOCK
STUYVESANT FISH
AUGUSTUS _D. J UILLIABD
CHARLES E. MILLER
WALTER R. GILLETTT
H. WALTER WEBB
Fnsmamo CBOIIWELL
J ULIEIN T. .DAVIES
A. N. VVATERHoUBE
S. V. ti. CBUGER
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CHARLES R. HENDERSON I}
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ADRIAN 1515th JR. ,
GEORGE S. Bownom
WILLIAM C. WHITNEY
W'ILLIALI ROOKEFELLL'B
JAMES N. JABVIE.
CHAS D. DICKEY J a
ELBRIDGE T. GERRY
J AMES SPEYEBJ
SAMUEL D. Raccoon“
810112.31) A. MGCURDY
JAMES C. HOLDEN
HERxANN C. VON POST
WILLIAM J. 813mm.
OLIVER Hummus
l-{OBERT ()ermxw
GEORGE F. ,SAKEB
DUDLEY OLCOTT
RUFUS W. Pncmu
J. HOBART HEBRIOK
Wu. P. DIXON
‘ | ROBERT A. GRANNIBS
ROBERT A. GRANISS, Vice-President.
WALTER R. GILLETTE, General Manager. ~
DUEB du—P. BEECH. Corresponding Secretary
' ALBERT KLAMROTH, Assistant Secretary.
FREDERIC CROMWELL. Treasurer. 7 7 '
.1 UHN A. FONDA, Assistant Treasurer. JAMES TIMPSON. 2d Assistant Treasurer.
WILLIAM P. SANDS, Cashier. EDWARD P. HOLDEN, Assistant Cashier. ,
EMORY MOCLINTOCK, Actuary. .
. JOHN TATLOCK, JR , Assiistant Actuary.
CHARLES A. PRELLER, Auditor. WILLIAM W. RICHARDS, Comptroller.
O. CLIFFORD GRETSINGER, Anziistant Auditor. HENRY S. BROWN, Assistant Comptroller! _
JOHN. C. ELLIOT, Superintendent of Domestic Agencies. 4 '
HOWARD LYM’AN SHORT. General Solicitor.
MEDICAL DIRECTORS: -
ELIAS J. MARSH, M. I)‘ GRANVILLE 11. WHITE, M D
(.1. S. WINSTON M. D. Consulting.
WILLIAM J. EASTON, Secretary.
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