-WEEKLY -7Nonw_A LK ~oaznrrn. .- I THE EllHllllE ELUB. It is proposed to build a new and more modern building on the present site of the N orwalk Catholic club head- quarters on “Test avenue, but it is safe to say that the chances are that it will seldom if ever be filled with a happier and more contented gathering of the club members and friends than assem- bled 1astMonday night in the quaint but “roomy old house”in attendance at the second annual banquet of the club. Previous t'oflthe banquet the guests were shown about the building, 'and various games and social intercourse whiled the time away until 9 o’clock, when the committee having the matter in charge escorted the guests to the banquet hall, the walls of which had been tastefully draped with American flags, standing out in' bold relief being a large and handsomely framed pic- ture "of George Washington. Nearly all of the available space on the floor was covered by the 'I‘ban- quet board” and chairs. In a remark- ably short space of time the guests were seated. . Toastmaster John J. Cavanagh wel- comed the guests in a pretty speech in which he voiced the sentiment of those present by saying “The club though young is bound to prove a permanent institution of the town.” He said that the membership included priests and laymen, physicians and lawyers, Cath- olics, non-Catholics, Democrats and Republicans. A blessing was then asked by Rev. John T. Winters, which all received standing w1th bowed heads. And then, to pleasing strains of music by the Twin City Mandolin club, the Blue Points began to disappear. The menu complete and which was heartily enjoyed was as follows: MENU. Blue Pomts. Cold Roast Turkey Cranberry Sauce Chicken,Croquettes Cold Spring Pig Boiled Ham Saratoga Chips Pickles Assorted Cakes Lady Fingers , Confectionery Celery Macaroons Raisins Neapolitan Ice Cream Coffee Cigars The after-dinner speeches were pre- ceded by a vocal selection by John Wehle, entitled “Will 0’ the Wisp;” As an Nuts the applause was universal. encore, he sang equally as well “I Love You the Same Old Way.” He was ac companied on the piano by Prof. E. F. Hands, who also presided 'at the' 1n- strument during the evening in a, highly sat1sfactory manner. The several speakers were introduced vin turn”, to those present by the toast- master, the first toast being, "The Church," which was responded to by Rev T. M. O’Brien, who spoke feeling- ly on the subject, and was warmly ap- plauded. Attorney John J. Walsh responded to the toast, “The United States.” He started off by saying that he had been provided with a large subject, but he handled it in an eloquent manner and proved beyond peradventure that he had delved in history in a no small way, succinctlygiving a history of the United States from its founding to the present day. He was warmly applauded. Harry Pepper then sang “Mollie ~— Bawnl’ with such voice and expression hat it elicited for him spontaneous ap- plause, and in answer sang “The Low Backed Car,” and was again greeted by richly deserved plaudits. Attorney John H. Light was down to answer to the toast of “The Greater Norwalk.” Mr. Light prefaced his remarks with some very pat stories. ' He was heartily in favor of consolidation, and thought that the greatest stumbling block in he way of bringing such result about was selfishness. ' He said that he considered it the duty of every citizen to investigate, and do all in his power for a change. Rev. John T. Winters replied to the toast, “Clubs and Their Influences.” He said that he was in favor of clubs with one qualification, and that was that they should not take the place of home associations. He thought that the club might be made of much value to young men in the way of their intel- lectual and moral advancement. . The toast “Woman” was assigned to V , P,‘ F. Masterson, anda stranger to have hear%,his address would not for a mo- mentlinagine that he was a. bachelor 3..) fin'rpronounud order. He paid a high . 1 _ , . tribute to the sex in general and spoke especially of the great amount of good the women had and were still doing in Norwalk. He was warmly applauded. Attorney H. W. Gregory responded to the toast, “Abraham Lincoln.” He commenced by saying that when, first asked to answer to the toast he had hesitated, but on being assured that. Mr. Masterson was to answer to the toast, “Woman,” he gained courage, (and those who heard him last night are glad that he did.) He handled his subject in a masterful way. ' Mr. Barry Pepper then sang“Daddy. ” “Our Anniversary” was assigned to Dr. W. J. Tracey, the president of the club. He said that never before was, he more proud of the club. He com- plimented all who had taken part in speech and song, and spoke of the rapid progress of the club since its in- ception. ' John VVehle then sang “Queen of the Earth.” Rev. J. J. Furlong was to have re- plied to the toast “The Future of the 'Club,” but was‘unable to be present. Two and three lirie speeches were made by R. H. Golden, John W. Mc Mahon, Stephen S. Hatch and E. S. Adams. ‘ Auld Lang Syne was sung and the second annual banquet of the Catholic club was a thing of the past. Restauranteur F. A. Lane caterer, and he filled the bill to per- fection. Among those present were: Rev. T. M. O’Brien. J. B. Costello, Daniel Slattery, Frank Finnegan, Dr. T. 'A. Riordan. B. C. Feeney, William Mc Cann, Edward Barrett, Henry Malone, E. R. Benedict, John J. Hanlon. Peter Guigue, Harry Dwyer, J. T. Powell, P. J. Carney, Edward Hayes, Charles O’Reilly, Bernard Tully, Frederick Steeb, J. T. O’Brienk‘John Henry, 0. A. Reilly. R. H. Golden, John J. Walsh, William Howard, Patrick Slat- tery ,M. F. Powers, Edward E. Shee- han, Edward Rooney, Edward O’Brien, John McGlone, Charles Williams, E. F. Hands, E. J.Finnegan, M.J. Riordan. Mayor J. M. Coburn, George Williams, J. W. Scully, Rev. J. T. Winters, Charles Dimon. Thomas Cavanagh, H. W. Gregory. P. F. Burns. E. J. Thomas Fred A. Taylor. J. H. Magner, T. W. Powell. Frank Donovan. W. H. Malone, J. T. Sheehan. John McMahon, M. J. Burns, Frank Howard, C. H. Bracken, E. S. Adams, Frank Kelly, W. J. Fealey, Dr. J. T. Kennedy, 0. E. Curtis, W. E. Sheehan, Jerry Ahearn, Frank Madden, P. F. Masterson. Thomas Hunt, E. W. Kelly. W. H. McMahon, John Maginn. J. P. Sheehan, J. F. McMahon, Bernard Natteford, W. A. Brown, William Ford, William‘McCormick, E. W. Kelly, Jr.. Michael Howard, William Cahill, John T.- Hayes, John Shea, Edward Cahill, J. J. Cavanagh, Daniel Hurley, Stephen S. Hatch, E. J. Hands, W. F. Tam- many, Thomas Duffy, and others. —-—-———-——<e.e>————-—-— ELECl RIC FLASH. Nearly Blinds Engineer Johnson of the Electric Light Plant. was the 17‘. Chief engineer Charles E. Johnson of the Norwalk and South Nor- walk Electric Light station, while at- tending to his duties at the station, Sat- urday afternoon, received severe in- juries. Johnson was standing near a circuit breaker, when suddenly there was a flash of electricity in his face, almost blinding him for life as might have been the case had he not, from similar ex- periences, taken the precaution of bold ing his hands near his face, Even as it was, he received severe injuries to his eyes, and was compelled to go to his home on Isaacs street, in- capacitated for work. He suffered so much pain that Dr. S. H. Huntington was summoned and suc- ceeded in relieving the unfortunate man’s sufferings. The physician does not think that the accident, which was caused by the 0r035ing of two wires, will result in his patient’s loss of eye- sight. It will, however, probably be some days before he is able to resume his duties. .———-—————-—‘0.0, Appeals From Decision. Herman E. Malmo, of South Nor- walk, has given notice of appeal from the decision of the‘County commission: ers. The commissioners refused him a license at 152 Washington street on ac- count of the unsuitability of the place. No hearing was held as the commis sinners had been all over the ground and decided against a previous appli- cant. Attorney Cuneo represents Malmo. " Horton vs. Tramway Company. In the Norwalk side of the Town court, Saturday. arguments in the case of Mrs. Gilbert Horton vs. theNor- walk Tramway 00., were heard by Judge "Downs of Stamford. Attorney J uselh A. Gray appeared for the plain- tifl and Judge Robert DeForest of Danbury appeared for the defendant. Decision was reserved. . - i TWIN cm CUUNEILS. A special meeting of the city coun- cil was held at 7:30 o’clock last- Monday, pursuant to a warrant issued, for the purpose of electing a successor to Councilman Simons, deceased. The full board was present. The war rant was read by the clerk. On motion a ballot was taken, B. C. Feeney being appointed teller. The ballot was formal and resulted as fol- lows: Goold Hoyt, 4 E. J. Finnegan 1 The Mayor declared Mr. Hoyt elect- ed. The board then discussed the matter of appropriations to the several depart ments, in an informal manner, as well as the date of holding the regular an- nual city meeting. The grand list also received like attention. The board being considerably enlightened in ref- erence to the latter by assistant clerk Leo Davis. An adjourned meeting of thé board was called to order at 8 o’clock. The minutes of the previous meeting were read by the clerk. A city note for $10,000 which had been paid on January lst, was ordered destroyed, together with the coupons. And they were burned then and there. A petition, numerously signed, ask- ing that the matter of appropriating a sum of money sufficient to secure band concerts on the Green during the com- ing summer be incorporated in the call for the annual city meeting was read, and so ordered. City clerk Hurlbutt stated that a notice had been filled at his office stat- ing that damages would be asked from the city by Charles Adams, who fell and broke his left arm on February 5th, 1899, by reason of a defect in the side- walk infront of the gas-holder on Har- bor avenue. The matterwas referred to the city attorney. Councilman Meeker suggested that an investigation be made in the matter by a committee. He said that he did not believe in the city’s getting into a lawsuit if it could be prevented. Corporation counsel Hurlbutt thought that it would be the wiser plan to dis V cuss the question in executive session . The usual batch of bills including something like $117 for the highway department, were ordered paid. Councilman Avision moved that a president of the board to succeed Councilman Simons, deceased, be elected and it was so voted. ' The result of the ballot was: A. J. Meeker, . 4 F. E. Buckley, 1 Mr. Meeker was declared elected and changed his position to the first chair at the left of the Mayor. 'Onmotion, Mayor Glover appointed Councilman F. E. Buckley, 0. E. Wil- son and A. H. Hoyt, to draft suitable resolutions on the death of Councilman Simons. _ The board then went into executive session and soon after adjourned. SOUTH NORWALK COUNCIL. The South Norwalk council also met to consider the resignation of Council- man W. S. Smith, but the matter was left over to February 27. .1 After the special meeting the regu- lar meeting was called to order by Mayor Coburn. A number of communications were received and read and theusual batch of bills ordered paid. Street Commis- sioner Reed asked for an appropriation of $1,000 over that of last year for the streets and the amount was inserted in the budget for the coming year, and the clerk was instructed to advertise the various appropriations. Councilman Smith presented the fol- lowing resolution. Whereas, the Norwalk Street Rail- way company and the Norwalk, Tram- way company have made application to the General Assembly for amendments to their charters, asking for power to extend their roads over several addi- tional streets‘of the city; and, Whereas, in the opinion of the Coun- cil the said companies ought not to be can give satisfactory proof that they propose to construct their roads over and through the streets named in said amendments within a reasonable time; therefore, tesolved, that our Senator and Rep- resentatives are hereby requested to oppose said amendments to the charters of said companies unless satisfactory evidence is given that they propose to granted such amendments, unless they‘ construct and build their roads over the streets and highways named in said amendments within a reasonable time. ' The petition of A. E. Austin to build a one story building on Washington street, was rejected. Fire Inspector Baker submitted his placed on file. Councilman Bean reCUmmended the renumbering of the houses on Wood- ward avenue, and also a request from Rev. Gerald H. Beard for a sidewalk on Ely avenue, as far as the Spring- wood chapel. Both matters were left to the committee on streets. The next meeting will be held next Monday evening, February 27. The annual meeting will be held in Arion Hall, March lst. ———<o.op——.——-—- II THE BLUE. Hon E. J. Hill, who had attended the Bridgeport board of trade dinner Friday night in company with Con? Lewis and RV. A. Calderhead, brought those men to Norwalk Saturday, even- ing as his guests at the Norwalk club. A large number of club members and their invited guests were present and enjoyed an introduction and hand shake with the congressmen, who were introduced by Congressman Hill. After an introduction all around Mr. Hill made a humorous address and then introduced Mr. Calderhead, who also made a ‘short speech filled with jocular remarks interlarded with funny stories. The celebrated Jerry Simpson was next introduced by Mr. Hill, and he, too, entertained the assemblage with humorous remarks, and several compli- mentary allusions to Congressman Hill. The last speaker introduced was J. Hamilton Lewis, and his speech, while filled with funny stories, was the best of the evening and was greeted with great applause at his close. , As Mr. Lewis t00k his seat Mr. Hill arose and proposed three cheers for the speakers and the assemblage responded with a will. up many going to their homes while time before exchanging good nights. Officers To Be Examined. Governor Lounsbury has issued a general order directing a board of officers to convene in Hartford, New Haven and Bridgeport respectively, for the examination of officers, of the N a~ tional Guard for commission. The board to consist of Brigadier-Gen- eral Russell Frost, Colonel Augustus C. Taylor, Third Regiment, New Lon- don, and Captain Thomas T. Welles, adjutant Second Regiment. Comman- der Edward V. Reynolds of the Naval Batallion will meet with the board at New Haven for the purpose of partici- pating in the examination of officers of his command. The board will convene at Fourth Regiment Armorv, Bridge- port, March 10 and 11. John Meyers, whose apprenticeship as a bat maker at the factory of Hoyt & Wolthausen, Day street, expired last week, on Saturday entertained his friends and shOp-mates at a reception in Germania Hall. Refreshments were erved and an excellen t time enjoyed. “‘I‘I‘NA INSRUANCE 00., of Hcgf A Eh Incorporatedlsrz. Charter Perpet Capital and Assets,$8,902.272.64. [nsures againstlossanddamageby sins. terms adapted to the hazard andconsmhe ,wzth thelaws ofcompensation COWLES & MERRILL . SoleazentsforNorwalk and'ncimtv ADAM - EXPRESS COMPANY Low Rates. Prompt Delfv e t‘racnh Oflice, Norwalk. at Morris 1 u ( nu. Mam Ofiice.depot South Norwalk. L. HUNTAsent. The Norwalk FII‘B Insurance Cl Has nowcompleted to 32¢! SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS YEA}: R And has notoutstanding a dollar of unpai losses or claims for losses. 1V0 soun con. 1mm, insures for less . - A,G.McIlwaine.Pres..G.B. St. John,V1re-I’r F. E.Shaw. Sec. Geo. B. CowfisJiemdent S ETEBL. GUIGE. Florist andNUI-sery‘ man Union Avenue. north of Union Cemtery Norwalk. Conn. Dealer 1n green House Hot Hlmuseand Bedding and Vega ablePlants. Fruit and Ornamental Trect hubhery. Vlnes. Cut Flowers. always 0 sndmud all sorts of desuzns in flowers or edtoorder. gigIh'admg and refillingcemelen lots at n dad to. Ravmond &Son. Successors to George Fl Raymond Furniture Dealers and General Funeral Directors 43 and 48 Main St. Norwalk, Conn. Residence, Bachelor Place. -- eulevhoue No, 17-4. I annual report which was accepted and I gressmen Jerry Simpson, J. Hamilton l The company then broke 3 others enjoyed cards and billiards for a l l l l Shirl-Waists and Habit Skirt. The shirt-waist design published with habit skirt in this issue and taken from HARPER’S BAZAR modelled upon the latest designs for the coming season. It has a pointed back yoke, from the pomt of which six narrow box~pleats extend to the waist-line. ‘ The front of the waist is without a yoke, ’ but has a group of outward‘turning is I tucks on each side of the centre box- - I pleat. The sleeves are easy fitting Iabontthe upper arm, and fit almost ‘sm00thly into the cuffs, without- gath- ers. The pattern consists of six pieces, l carefully marked and numbered. In I using the BAZAR patterns our readers are cautioned to observe the following rules: Always begin to sew bodice seams from the waist-line up, and begin again at the waist-line and sew downward. In applying collars or of the back, and stitch first one side if . the garment extends below the waist, l other “"4511 fabrics WhiCh have a heavy 5mm WAIST AND HABIT SKIRT FROM HAREER’S BAZAR and then the other. Full cuff, cellar, and belt piece accompany all patterns which call for such portions. To make shirt-waists of silk it will require 4-1; yards 20 inches wide; or to make of gingham or organdie, 30 inches wide, it will require 3% yards. The habit skirt will be found an excellent model where a front gored skirt is desired. As the name implies, this garment has all the elegance of fit reqdired for a riding-habit. There is a centre scam in the back, but the opening of the garment is at the “left side of the front breath, where a flap is added which serves for the button- holes. This pattern which is published by HARPER’S BAZAR will prove an admirable one for any clinging cloth garments, or for linens, gingham, or body. To make this skirt for a person of collar-bands always begin at the centre , medium size requires 4’3" yards 0f ma—- ‘ terial 44 inches wide. ment in its columns 3'5? THE GAZETTE covers the cream of the trade in this section. An advertise- will pay. 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