Evening sentinel, Monday, October 1, 1894 · page 1

 

 

Entered at the Poet Offlce at South

. EUMBER 2.040; Norwalk as second-class matter.

SOUTH NORWALK.

 

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‘ RIB CITIZENS CELEBRATE THE
“WENT OF THE TROLLEY.

 

Mr. Bell introduced Senator John H.

. Illa Intel-prising Village “low with led

llre and lathnalumnbpeeehu by Nor-

- walk Dignltarlee, l‘ollowed by a Ban—
. quot Provided by the Ladlae.

' Amid the lusty cheers of the citizens
or Rowayton, the booming of cannon.
andtheglare of red fire. the first car
over the Norwalk Tramway company's
extension to that enterprising village
cametoa standstill. Saturday evening.

Thecarwas gally decorated with elec-
tric lights, numerous incandescent lamps
being strung along the trolley pole, an.
demeath and along" the sides of the car,

‘ while on the roof red fire was kept light-

. ed. A short distance behind was another
excursion car, similarly decorated. On
board were the town officials, the muni-
cipal officers of both cities, members of

» the press and other invited guests. The
terminus of the route is at Guider‘s store,
and in the hall upstairs the ceremonies
of the evening in honor of the auspicious
occasion were conducted. Outside
Chinese lanterns were strung between

, the trees, while the interior of the hall
was gaily decorated with flags and hunt-
ing. Inn'g tables loaded with good
things. such as only the Rowayton ladies
know how to prepare, attracted the eyes
of the visiwrsas they entered the hall,
and the appetizing aroma of steaming
coffee and clam chowder permeated the
atmosphere. The, wellsst tables, with
their immaculate linen, had an unusual-
ly inviting appearance, while the ladies
stood by, gracious and smiling, ready to
serve the visitors, who were seated as
soonas they entered the hall. Senator
John H. Ferris, Mayor E. O. Keeler,
Colonel Russell Frost, Councilman Char-
les F. Hallock. Attorney John E. Light,
Secretary Mansfield, of the Tramway
company. Editor James Golden and Hon.
Charles W. Bell occupied seats on the
platform. There was excellent music on
the piano and violin until the guests
were all seated. Mr. Bell acted as
master of ceremonies. He spoke
a few words of welcome to the guests
and congratulated the Tramway company
upon the completion of the road. He
extended to them the thanks of the citi-
zens of Rowayton for their enterprise,
assuring them it would be appreciated,
as it would not only be a convenience,
but would increase the growth and pros-
perity of the village. lie then introduc-
edSecretury Mansfield, of the Norwalk
Tramway company.

Mr. Mansfield said he was pleased over
the generous reception accorded the ad-
vent of the trolley car into Rowaywn;
that the Tramway company were not
only glad that the citizens appreciated
the completion of the road. but. the com-
pany wore glad to be there themselves.
The road to Re wayton had been a pro-
ject dear to their hearts, as it was on a
direct line to Darien and Stamford, and
still further on, New York,where he hoped
the line would be extended in ashort
time. He said the comp my had been
very materially aided by the citizens of
Rowayton in the constuction of the line.
There had been no objections and every
consideration had been shown them.
They could not just yet announce

, any schedule time-table, but
they would try and run curs often
enough to meet the demands of the pop-
ple. “After considerable deliberation by
the company,” he said, “we bavsdecided
tomake the fare llve cents. We want
to accommodate the people; we are the
servants of the people, not for votes, but
for nickels." The compmy, he continu-
ed, would be glad,to receive any sugges-
tions or notices of local entertainments,
so they could give a satisfactory service."
The speaker referred to the enthusiastic
support given him by Alva B. Tuthill,
when the company secured their charter
right to Rowayton. also to the kindness
of Jacob B. Raymond in giving them the
right of way through his land. Mr.
Mansfield, referring to the land Mr.
Bernhard had donated, said at some user
data he he mass as broad boulevard
astbe and road to Rowayton, as the
land had been staked out. Healsospoke
of the proposed sxtenslon of the road to
Gregory‘s Point. New Canaan and West-
port. which was bound to come. lie
said he hoped the Dnrlon Point road
would be in operation next meson. lie
concluded by remarking that the people
of Rowayton did not feel any more
highly honored by having the trolley.
than the company did by having their
patronage. The speaker was frequently
applauded and as he was would llr. Bell

" three cheers and a tiger for llr.

Mansfield and the Tramway company,

which were given in a hearty manner.
”.3011th introduced James Gold-

en. by stating that an old adage said that

"speech was silver and alleuce golden."

They now proposed to reverse the order

of thiugeand transpose the silver and

‘ habit ‘ Golden. Mr. Golden’s remarks

.wueofacongratulatorycbuaetIthsr

ad of sending him back again.
sally was greeted with applause. which
continued as the senator arose.
Mr.,’,§Ferris said he w...‘
there. as heiwss a native of Rowayton.

ing, pl‘lnzunion there is strength and
with the Tramway company uniting the
town it makes the institution one of
mutual interest." The beautiful drives.
fine harbor, the oyster industry and the

lags were dwelt upon, not forgetting the

side of the ledger of future prosperity. .
Mayor E._O. Keeler was next intro.
duced.

thelgrcater Norwalk.

Kceler. After a few introductory re-

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speaker closed with a poem on the great
or Norwalk. .

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Mansfield to bee man of his word and
that he would give Rowsyton people the
best possible service. After, paying tri-
bute to the past progressive spirit shown
by Rowayton people, he was seated. and

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Ferris, as our senator, a live Yankee,
who, having served his constituents so
faithfully during’the past year, they talk-
This

proudtobe

He told of the diiference between his
boyhood days and know. He paid a
compliment to consolidation by remark-

excellent prospects in store for the vil-

schools and churches, and the absence of
the saloon, all of which were pushing
Rowayton along rapidly on the credit

He referred to Rowayton before.
the,New York, New Haven and Hartford
railroad was built, telling of the objec-
tions; that were made and the result to-
day.:l,The history of the Norwalk Street
Railway company was then told. The
peopleldidn’t want it; walking was good
enough. Notwithstanding the opposition,
he said, the road was built. Handsome
cars were put on the route and Norwalk
people thought it a “thing of beauty and
a joy forever." Where are those cars to-
day? he asked. Many of them, he said.
are gracing back door yards and posing
as Ichicken ooops, while more elegant
cars have been substituted, that are heat-
ed, lighted and run by electricity. By
these illustrations he showed the wonder-
ful advances made by civilization; that
Rowayton. with the help of the trolley,
hadjbetter anvantages than ever. He con-
gratulated the officials of the road and
the citizens of Rowayton upon the suc-
cessful opening they Were having. saying
that each extension made, cemented the
town tighter together, and he hoped that
trollcy roads would cross and recross the
historic old town. making it one city of

Colonel Russell Frost followed Mr.

marks he said: “I am glad to be here and
aid the citizens of Rowayton in welcom-
ing the trolley system to their thriving vil.
loge. I feel quite an interest in Rowdy-
ton,:as’,for the last week or ten days I
have been supported and surrounded by
Rowayton men fighting for their rights
as oystermen, and they seem more like
brothers then simply citizens of the same
I also sat here, in this same room.
for four or five days, surrounded by Row-

in their fight against the saloon, in which
they showed grunt spirit, enthusiasm and
determination of purpose, which won
their battle for them, and has eradicated
the blemish of a saloon within the con-.
fines of this beautiful Village." Mr. Frost
then spoke of how the charter of the
Tramway company had lain for three
years almost unnottccd,wns then brought
to life by the Tramway officials, and here
it was a boom to Norwalk, a boom to
Rowayton. and a thing to be thankful

Charles F. Iiallock‘s address was upon
the advantages of the trolley to the work-
ing people, not to the wealthy citizen,
who owned his own horse and carriage.
lie thought there should be less objection
to the advances made in the way of im-
lt was wonderful, he said,
"kickers" changed
their minds when the road had become a
As a working man he was
glad to see the live-centfnre. and thought
it should be appreciated by the citizens

It was then decided to have a little
Light on the subject, and the popular
South Norwalk attorney was called on.
As was on posted. his first remarks com-
plimented the ladies and the good things
to cat, and then came the subject nearest

He told of its advantages, and evidently

hearts, as the applause showed. his also
spoke of Rowsywn enterprise, which
was all that induced the Tramway com-
puny to extend their line so soon. lie
knew the line would be appreciated. It
would do the Norwalks good. and it
would also do Rowaytou good. On eleo
ctlon day that handsome Republican
majority that ltowayton always gave
would also be aided materially, as voters
could take the Tramway. and “votcesrly
and often.” as the ssying goes. The

‘SABBITH Dill SERVICES

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Rev. I. I. lobbies. of the Roswell Bap-
tist church. Trenches a Sermon in lem-
ory of the Late James L. Ambler—Dia-
eonraes ll‘eard from Other Palplte.

The memorial sermon preached last
night at the Norwalk Baptist church by
the pastor, Rev. F. E. Robbins. in respect
to the late James L. Ambler. waslistsned
to with absorbing interest by a. very large
congregation. The pastor spoke of Mr.
Ambler’s sterling integrity. of his ready
assistance and devotion to the church,
and of his willingness to render help to
all that was good. He referred to him
as a man who was always on the right
side for the welfare of the town as well
asthe church; that he was a man who
loved, and was a friend of those who
loved him, as well as those who did not
love him. Of the lattar class, the preach-
er said, he did not believe there were
many. Mr. Robbins also told of the dif-
ficulties through which Mr. Ambler pas-
sed during his years of prosperity and
misfortune. and spoke with touching
tenderness of the and death of his daugh-
ter Edith, which brought tears to the
eyes of many. Excellent music was ren-
dered by a quartette composed of S. R.
Edwards, Dr. R. G. McGonegaI, Mrs.
Irving Dunning and Mrs. L. D. Keeler.
The programme was as follows: "Beyond
the Smiling and the Weeping." Zendel;
"I Would not Live Always," Holmes;
“Blessed aretheDead.” Ogden; “Rock of
Ages," Bischotf, solo by Miss Dunning.
Mr. Robbins took for his text the portion
of the one hundred and thirteenth Psalm
which reads: “Precious in the sight of
the Lord is the death of his saints." He
spoke of the four deaths which had oc-
curred in the church during the last six
weeks—Burr Osborne. Mrs. Daniel Oster-
banks, Mrs. Ella Mllltil' and James L.
Ambler.

Grace Episcopal.

The pulpit of Grace. church was occu-
pied, yesterday, by Rev. L. P. Bissell, of
i.itchtleld. who will preach until
the return of the rector, Rev. S. H. Wat.
kins, in November. Mr. Bissell is a fluent
speaker and delivered two instructive ser-
mons. In the morning his discourse
was on humility and obedience, during
which he exhorted his hearers to seek to
be humbled rather than exalted, and re-
lated incidents in the life of Christ to
more clearly illustrate his sermon.

Norwalk Congregational.

At the Norwalk Congregational church,
yesterday morning, Rev. T. K. Noble
preached upon "The Power and Potency
of Prayer." He treated the theme from
a philosophic and historic standpoint.
In the evening he spoke upon the no-ll
cause question, portraying the saloon as
a parasite upon our material prosperity.
is deadly foe to our homes, and a danger-
ous enemy to our republic.

South Nurwant Baptist.

Rev. R. O. Sherwood preached in the
South Norwalk Baptist church, yester-
day morning, upon. ”The Christian‘s
Relationto the World." The scriptural
passages were Matthew v., 1316. In the
evening Mr. SIlt‘l'WolllI preached upon
the subject. “Minute Men; Are you
Rea-1y?" Both sermons were earnest
and thoughtful.

South Norwatk Methodist.

Rev. J. A. Slater, of ltowayton, preach-
edrat the First Methodist church yester-
day morning, in exchange with Rev. A.
J. Kavansgh. In the owning Presiding
Elder Beach occupied this pulpit, and
Rev. A. J. Kavanagh preached at the
Norwalk Methodist church. Revs. Slat.
or and Beach gave excellent sermons.

Clever Capture of a Runaway "cm.

A horse with the harness on csine
rapidly down North Main street, Satur-
day night. dashed over the railroad
crossing, and continued down South Main
street for some distance, finally turning
about and running back. When the
horse reached a point opposite (l. S.
Trowbrldgc t‘k Cole cigar store, William
Morris. employed by I). M. Finch, jumped
from the sidewalk. caught hold of the
bridle and brought the horse to a‘ stand-
still in very short crder.arnld the ap.
please of a large number of spectators.
Ollicsr Gladstone took the animal to Scl-
mans' stable. it was afterward learned
that the horse belonged to Irving Look.
wood,of New Causes, and was coming
down West avenue. When apposite Dr.
’l'racey’s residence the driver had the al-
tsrnatlveof being run into by a trolley
carer Widens Orcfut's express wagon.
He chose the latter, and his own vehicle
and harness were badly broken. causing
the horse to run away. The pole of llr.
Crofut’s express wagon was broken.

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Hubble-«rye lost my collar button.
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Hubble (trying to be swash—Now.

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301th llorwalh Notes by Way of the
American flatter.

This has undoubtedly been the best fall
season South Norwalk batters have
known for a long time. All the factories
aristill busy and likely to be for many
wmks.

The Crofut dc Knapp company have
been very busy this season and their sales
are way ahead of many other seasons.
The Collins dc Fairbanks and Spellmen
ahnpcs. as well as their own styles, have
been selling splendidly.

(he Volk Hat company will soon have
to crease their capacity, judging from
the way their business is growing. The
Hahington hat was and is still a good
sellpr. ,_ Among the agencies for this well-
kn Awn hat the Volk Company's own
chains have also been selling well.

JOhn C. Wilson & Cs. seem to be just
as sy as ever, and the season promises
to ‘ a remarkably good one.

The Roy mond & Cemstock Co. have
bed) reaping good results from Mr. Com-
stock's work on the road and the R. 8: 0.
hats are becoming more and more popu-
I”! I

The South Norwalk company hats are
made in popular grades that take with
the masses. Mr. Bush is constantly on
therwarpath for orders.

W. B Bubbell has been running his
forming mill and make department to its
fullest capacity and the season will
round out very successful.

‘The Adams Brothers’ Manufacturing
company have had a good season mak-
ing for some of the best retail trade in
thelcouutry.

Qtto Barthel has every foot of room in
use getting out his work.

The "Elroy" and the “Lame," two of
Crofut & Knapp Co.'s still hats. have
been good sellers.

The [meter but made by the Raymond
86 Comstock 00., is selling well.

POPULAR AMUSEMENTS.

Dramatical and chfi—Evenls In Which
Norwallr People Are interested.

Waite's Comedy company and Premium
band is one of the inoet popular musical
organizations that has ever played at
Riverside Mansion. The programme
presented by Professor Howson, the
able leader. always consists of the latest
comic and characteristic music and is re-
ceived by the large number of patrons
with hearty applause—Philadelphia,
Pa. This company opensa week’s en-
gag‘ument at H‘oyt’a Theati’e. tonight.
with "Many. the Romp."

“McKeuna's Flirtation" comes to Music
Hall next Saturday night. ”McKenna’s
Flirtation" is full of wholesome fun. new
and witty songs and side-shaking ele-
ments that have made it so popular
everywhere and among all class of thee-
tre goers. The previous success that has
been stamped upon the performances of
this play will undoubtly be repeated dur-
ing this season.

The greatest day in the history of
Pleasure Beach, that‘s what yesterday
Willi. The whole City turned out with a
rush to see McMahon & \Vren's “sunnner
paradise " The concert last evening was
every successful alIair. The audience
was decidedly enthusiastic and in res-
ponse to an encore Leader lanes an.
bounced that the band would play Colo-
nel W. H. Stevenson's “(Lid Fellows‘
March." and he invited the Colonel to
conduct it. Colomd Stephenson appeared
and gracefully waved the baton while
the band played his very pretty composi-
tion. lie then retired amid loud ap-
plause.~liridgeport Evening Standard.
Colonel Stevenson's bind will give one of
tltelr line concerts at lloyt's theatre next
Monday night.

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The funeral of Richard Ilunckcr was
lwld yesterday afternoon. The alien.
dance was very large. five societies of
which the (lecvased was a member. being
present in a body. They were Court
Mahackemo. A. 0. PI; Schiller Stamp. l.
0. R. M.;llumboldt Lodge, 8. of il.;
Arlen Singing society, and the Krauker
Vereln. Abrief service was hold item
the into home of the (incensed on Lexing-
ton avenue at 2:30 o'clock. at the manic.
also of which the procession formed and
wont to Trinity church. where the ser-
vices were continued, Revs. Olln ilallock
and 0. Apitz officiating. The pallbearers
were Otto Dellierne. A. Malmo, Chris-
tian Michel. Rudolph Knipple. John W.
Pennington and Carl Sohaub. There
were many bountiful lloral pieces. The
chaplains of the various societies. Charles
Fledlss, of Humboldt Lodge; Albert Berg.
of Schiller Stamu, and Mr. Hopkins. of
court Mshackemo, conducted the ser-
vices at Union cemetery.

Tramway W5.
A bearing upon the application of the
Nprwalk Tramway company to extend
their road to Dcrlon’s Point was held at
the sshcttueu’s ethos, Saturday after-
noon. The Tramway officials wanted
thesclsotmsn to give them a layout inn
medletsly, but objections were interposed
by attorney Alfred E. Auntie, who rep-
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SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

PLEASANT PABAGRAPIIS, ABOUT
NORWALK PEOPLE.

 

now Some of Them nave Spent Their
Vacations—villi tooflown Guests Who are
Enjoying the Hospitality of Norwalk
and South Nos-walk Homes.

Edward lvens. is visiting his brother,

Theodore Davis, Lowe street.

William 0. Allen, of New York city,

isaguest at the home of his brother.
George Allen, Summer street, Norwalk.

Mrs. George H. Allen returned to her

home on Summer street, Norwalk, last
Saturday,‘,after a few days’ visit with
Mr. Allen's brother. Frank Allen, ,in

New York city.
H. A. Saunders and William Gunther,

of South Norwalk. witnessed the bicycle

racssin New Rochelle, Saturday after-
noon.

Willard Farrell and wife moved, last
Saturday, from Willimantic to No. 8
Chestnut street, Norwalk.

Mr. and Mrs. Simon DeYoung. of New
York, wheeled to South Norwalk, Satur-
day, and are the guests of Mr. and Mrs.
F. B. Coleman, High street.

HowardZelull‘, Clarence Hunt. John
Smith and Frank Clark, of South Nor-
wslk, spent Sunday in New York city.

Mrs. Hutchingson, of New York, is
visiting her mother, Mrs. Kate Day,
Chestnut street.

Theodore Keller. of Mamaroneck, for-
merly engineer of the South Norwalk
electric light plant. visited friends in
town, Saturday.

Benjamin S. Dreyfuss, of New York.
spent Sunday with his parents. Mr. and
Mrs. Samuel Drey fuss, Haviland street.

Miss Florence Russell, of Newark, N.
J , is waiting Mi’ss Ella Dauchy, of Men-
roe street.

Miss Carrie Schuman, of Norwalk, left
town tin-(lay fora week's visit at High
Ridge.

John Camp. of Hartford, spent Sun-
day with his mo=her on East avenue.

Miss Emily Rindle, of New York,
spent Sunday with her sister. Mrs. W
P.Randle, of High street, South Norwalk.

T. L. Walsh, of Bridgeport, was the
guest. yesterday, of his plren s, Mr. and
Mrs. James Welsh, of Chestnut street.
Norwalk. .

Howard Hey . of Denbury, spent Sun-
day w ith Charles F. Bullock, of Quintard
avenue. .

Mrs. Peter Dv‘kens, of Gerard place. is
spending the week with irieudsin Staple-
ton, S. I.

 

A BIG VOTE FOR NO LICENSE.

The Friends of Temperance Making is
Strong Fight.

The battle of the ballots goes merrily
on at the to In and city polling places.
The Citizens‘ League. are making a det-
perate struggle for No Incense. They
have a number of No license ticket pell-
dlers. and every person is sppronchcd.
Rev. Herald II. “card drove to the polls
uptown this morning, and was highly
pleased at the l'tSllll of the light. (Inarlcs
Curtis represents the Citizens' Inaguo at
the First district polls and watches the
No L‘r ruse vote closely. Michael Ratch-
ford stands near by representing the an.
Icon lxccpcrs. Mr. Rutchford informed
a reporter that a very large No License
vote was lning polled; that they would
make a tremendous gain in that district.
lie said many men who had heretofore
voted for license would not vote either
way this year.

The moderator at tho First district
polls is Frank Lcontnd and J . (.3. l5.
Sayre is his assistant.

At the city polling place up town the
Democrats are tasking an extra effort to
elect James T. Iiubbsll for mayor. The
Republicans are making an equally strong
light for E. S. Adams. It is conceded
that tho Rupublicans will elect four cmtrr
cllman and the rest of the ticket, with
the result for mayor doubtful. The ile-
publlcan headquarters are up stairs in
the Plan. Price building, where they serve
sandwichesand collee. The ileum-rats
are doing likewise downstairs. ’l‘he mo-
derator of the city polls is Dr. W. Fletch-
er Acton.

in the First district lilo envelopes had
been given out at 1 o'clock. and 675 on-
velopes at the city of Norwelk polls.
There are 2.291 names on thechecklistlu
the former district and 1,400 on the city
check list.

A very large vote is being polled in
South Norwulk. At ll o'clock nine hunv
dred ballotshad bdeu deposited at the
Second district polling place. The ma-
derator there is F. S. Lyon. At the city
voting place at the some hour, over seven
hundred envelopes had been given out.

A. ll. Bailey, a well known citlaen of
Eugene. Oregon, says his wife has for
yearsbesn troubled with chronic disra
shoes and used many remedies with but
little relief until she tried Chamberlain's
Ohollc.0holsra and diarrhoea Remedy,
which has cured bar sound and well.
(live it a trial and you will be number!
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MASONIC 11013.

The Grand MI. Purchases the W
mnnlty Property at Weill-(furl.

Connecticut Mannenow have a homo
for poor and feeble Masons. The grand
lodge met at Wallingford ThorsdayJaad. 7
after a thorough inspection of the; 0am- ,
mnnity property at that place decided to ’
purchase it. The price paid. was 317.500..
The farm comprises eighty-eight acres
of good cultivable land with a right of.
way 100 feet wide, to Community lake
and an electric road is to run thrbugh
the property. There is also a frontage of
100 feet on the lake. There is a throu-
story house in good repair, with man-
sard roof and having forty-four rooms,
and the annex has twenty rooms. There;
are also two large barns, grain houses.
ice house, etc. Near by is a beautiful
spring, and it is the intention .to bring
this water into the house and put .in
steam heat. The cost of improvements,
to include furniture. will beabout $5,000.
The estate is only three-quarters of a
mile from the village of Waningford and
part of the property is in the borough.
There is an abundance of orcharding and
some years there are raised 3,200 bushels
apples, 200 bushels pears and 400 bushels
quinces. ' \

The committee Will have the oppor-
tunity of purchasing by paying half down
and the balance in ten yous. Thia'
Would be on very my terms and the
members believe the Masonic fraternity
of the state could easily handle the
estate on that basis.

It is believed that after a few years
the profits of the farm, with the supplies
raised for the table, would carry on the
family of destitute Masons and members
of their families, who might go there to
live. Those able to work would labor
according to their strength on the farm
and their children would beschooled in a
building on the place. It would be run
much afterthe plan of the Odd Fellows'
home at Crotch, which is doing so ex-
cellent a work. Prominent Masons
throughout the state look upon the enter-
prise as a most excellent charity.

The home will be ready for occupancy
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DA RIEN AND NURO'I‘UN.

It is not at all unlikely that the in-
coming legislature will be asked to pro-
vide an appropriation to build addi-
tional accommodations at the Soldiers’
Home in Norctou. As the years roll on
the number of veterans who desire to
pass their last days in this quiet and
comfortable spot, is many more than the
size of the present quarters will con»
tain. As m ittels now stand the home ll
tilled to its utmost capacity and there yet
remain twenty-live Worth y veterans, who
have regularly tiled applications, and
who are entitled by law to the right to
enter, who are dobarred from lack at
room. it is a condition that should re-
celve the earliest attention, as the condi-
limbs are not likely to be more favorable
as the years roll on: on the contrary, the
conditions are likely to get worse. There
is no doubt that if the matter is brought
btfolt‘f the legislature it will act prompt-
ly and give the muessary uuney to build
additional (planet's. l‘.innccticut has
been generous to the (till mldiers and she
will not be backward in this instance.

There was no ball game played here
Saturday. between the llarieus and Port
Cheaters. 'l‘nclnttcr team failed to put
in an appearance, much to the disap-
pointment of enlarge number of specta-
tors, who liznl ussciuhletl on the Brady
grounds to see the game. The Darien
boys had a line layout prepared for the
visiting team in the rooms over the black-
smith shop, which was indulged in by
the people here.

Mrs. Horace Whitney, of Sag Harbor,
is visiting in town.

George Sherwood and (sturdy. of Nor~
walk, moved last Saturday into the upper
part of Jame Millspaugh's house.

llnrry Boslm started this morning: for
Maryland to purchase a heavier boiler to
finish the work on the nrtcsian well at
llrcat Island. 'l'hey huvcalready reached
tho depth of 850 feet.

The delegates from this town to the
Democratic county 0 intention are Ernest
Koch, Robert S. l’uruly and Alexander
Msclrsy.

Mrs. Raymond lloyt i “Visiting rely
lives in Willunautlc. I .

Captain Hilbert L. Fltcli‘ ‘ as returned
fromatlip to the Adiro duck moun-
tains. “ ._\

Mrs. Sulphur; n. lloyt is visitingf do
in New York city.

The hearing in Stamford, before the
commissioners appointed by Judge Finch
totakc testimony in regard to chime
against the Julia Waterbury estate was
closed Friday. The commissioners
agreed to recommend that $400 be allow-
ed Mrs. Lyon, the principal claimant.

Early last June Ills- lda Peteraousallsd
for Denmark to visit hergraudmothsr.
While there she visited all theplaussofin-
ten-at. Aashe lsonly nine year-oregano!
made the trip alone it is quite remark»
able. She arrived In New Yorkollhl
steam “Olyde.” Saturday morning.
W 3!, and reached Darla that
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