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’ Idiot Ind flying: at Nil Day.
One of the mutant autumn of the
, wan the Christmas cantata. e11-
Nflod “Catching 8111.11: Clues," given
”fight of. the Emit Avenue Methodist
‘ chtmrh. The spacious and-
lance-mu and leetum-rtxnn wore,
crowded movernowiug :11! ma‘uy were
“mod away, for want of seating capaci-
, .' The evergreen house. with all its
Millage.- its briliuut lights and open
fireplace, wan certainly a beautiful
night. Charles llmedlct and Miss Eve
In Hawkins acted the part of host and
hasten to perfection, the reaching: and
woluomingthe gueatu being one of the
Mutual and pleasant features of
the ontonfimueutq The impromptu pm-
We furnished by tho visitom was
Why all.'1‘ho opening selwtiun
,bythoquartotte (hoir iii-tompa‘icil by
Mini Noll!) L‘Hommedien. was well
chosen. The “Chimes," bytlu-young
men's chorus. was finely rendered. Miss
» We Randall‘s recitation. which 11on~
noted 01' a description of 1111 old-time
Christmas scene. wan Wt‘ll delivvred.
MiseL. Victoria Day recited "True to
”Brother Spear" wifli her usual grace.
and felicity. The childrun, 1111 usual,
carried oi! theluurels. The piece sung by
Ethel Glover 111111 Nina and Gracie ( lod-
froy. entitled “Nellie and I,“ was loud-
lyencorod. Reba Simonn 11.11pti1'atated
. . the audience by her happy rendering of
“What Shall I Name My Dolly." Bur-
rel Day spoke his piece lilac a preacher
‘ inavoice that could be heard by all.
Hattie Smith and Hannah Valentin-1
song twoverv rvln'etty nolos.l.tttl11 Mer-
iam L' Hommedieu and Eleanor Brown.
were the favorites of the evening
The parts taken in the cantata by lllls‘s
Lauretta Aiusworth. Miss 113111111 Aim:
(worth and Nellie Fnueln-r added to flu-
spirit of the oeeaa’im1. which on the
whole, was a splendid sin-1111411. ’l'he
climax of the 1n1t1.~rtniu1nent. however.
was the‘porsonationoi’ Santa ('1111114 by
Harry Hypsonwho, for twenty 11l1111tes,
’ kept the audience 13111111115011 with laugh—
ter,llis antics and humor being,1 :1 [1111'-
fect delight to the children. Too much
cannot be said in commendation of Eva
Bowen. She 11111110 in 11]] dresml in
white and hid behind the fireplace. and
then; when Santa (11111111 was- about to
leave, sprung upon him and caught him.
The enthusiasm of the children at this
point know no bounds. They tin-1111::-
cd upon the platform and 1111111.: :1 mighty
chorua,:1hundro11 voices strong, “We
Have Caught Him." etc. The Appolo
orchestra were at their best, :1ny led by
William Poyvez. They played with great
inspiration two popular overtulos.
The pastor, Rev. A. J. Smith, was pre-
sented with a magnifleient easy chair. :1
present from the Juniors. He responded
by saying he coveted no greater compli—
‘ merit than to be known 11» thm-liildron's
pastor. Lulu Reynolds :‘ul Maggie
Hatchmau carried ofl’ the {N'IZG‘S of :1
teacher’s Bible and hymnal for bringing
iii the largest nmnba' of now seliolm.
Essie Plut- and' John Hoyt took the
prizes for best ottondanee. at the church
and Sunday school. The superintend=
dour]. C. Hawkins, and his able assis-
tan , who himself was m1perint11udent
of the East Avenue school for eighteen
years, deserve the praise of all for their
eil’ortl to make the (hildien happy A
Huperabundauce of candles and 111'111ngts
were provided fox 1121.
Edward James, the New York journal-
ist, for some years past a resident. of East
Norwalk, made the sixtieth 11111111111 tour
‘ _ 0! the wheel of time on C111 111111.11 Day.
He received a number of gifts.1is did
also his good wife. Amour.1 those 11' I111
wished him “ Merry Sixty" among,1 old
Gothemito friends by generous tokens of
esteem were Monsieur LnThoi-ne. tin:
veteran circus performer. and -(‘.}111rles
' M. Cobnrn, of the New York (flipper.
' Alfred Preece was able to take Christ~
mas dinner yesterday, in company with
his wife, with Mr. and Mrs. Bradley
Gilbert.» Mr. Preece is slowly recover-
ing from his broken hip.
Miss Carrie L. Sherwood, of .outh
l Osborn avenue, is spending the holidays
‘ with hersistor, Mrs. “'iHiqui J. Keith,
3 Brooklyn, N. Y.
MissCarrie A. Wood. of South ( )1
.bornnvenue. 1s spending 11 few 111111»
with her sister. Mrs. William Curtis.
New Canaan. __
Miss Carrie. Puncher: of Brooklyn.
spent Christmas with her parents, Mr.
aners. Theodore Fanther, of Maple
avenue. .._._- -
‘ Theregular prayer meeting: tonight,
in the East Avenue Methodist Episcopal
church. will be led by the pastor.
I
Captain Moises Wilsbn and family, of
‘ Riverside avenue.h11ve gone to Huntiup ' "
1011, L. 1.. to spend the holidays.
Miss Emma Bates. of Dorian. is spend-
ing the holidays with Mr. and Mm? E.
1 B. Hunted, Van Zandt avenue.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph lettlesey. of
Meriden. are visiting Mr.
W. C. Thomas. New street.
(comrcn 011:1'017111'11 mom
and Hrs.
,ABQOW'I'EIYAPIIBE
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WINNIPAUK.
Stephen and John Sheehan. of Allw
slimy college. are spending the In :lidayn
with their parents. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel
Sheehun.
Frank Ruuooe, of Lewiuboro, spent the.
day with Mr. and M11112 Thomas Evans.
I Mm. Currie Jennings. of South Nor—
wulk, visited her sister. Mrs. Smith Blis
111ml. yesterday.
11. 11. 11111119111111. of Brooklyn. is 11.11:.
hit: his family.
Dr. Bryan D. Sheedy. of Britlgeyxn't;
Dr. Daniel Sheedy. of Poughkeepuie.
and Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence McGuire,
of New Durham. N. J.. spent Christmas
day with Mr. and Mrs. Lawn-nee Me-
Guire.
SINGING SCHOOL!
At Norwulk Methodist Episcopal
church. be inning Wednesday even-
lug at. '1' o'c ock.
PROF.~R. JEPSON,
of New lluv en. one of the best. teach—
era In the country will be the in
ntru1:tor.Ticket11 Ior course of '30
lessons ‘3. «limited to 3111) They
can be procured of \lr. l1!.l1l.Mor1«
house. corner Merwiu attract. and
W est avenue Mr. \ictorl. Selleck,
at Norwulk Savings Society. \lr. II.
R. llale at Hale's drug store, and
Mr. II. P. Price. at. tl1e.Nnttonnl
Bank of Norwalk. «I 262111
City Board of Réiief.
Notice 1.11 hereby 1:11 en that the Board of
Relic! for the City of South Norwulk will
meet on \Ionduy, January 6th, IRENE, at ’
o'clock p. m.; Friday, Jnnutiav liltb. lotitl,
Wednesday. January 1 11b, 1M6,“ mines-
day, January 22nd,l'iliti,'l‘1111a1lny,Jnuunry
Mb, 1.11""? at." 1 :3011 'lock p 111.,atth11(.o1111
cil Chamber, on Ilnvilnud nIrcct, in said
city, for the purpose of hearing and deter
minim; all appeals from the doings of the
City Assessors in the list. of [$1.15.
CHARLES l1‘. ll.\l.l.tilYK,
RUBER'I‘ M. \\'ll.l.‘UX.
llonrd of Relief.
Dated at. the City of South .\'or\1'ulk,tbe
Qlith day of December, 1895.
.1 1121'. j :1
3:161:651
All persons: Inning bills against the ( ity
of South Vorwulk are rt‘illlcolt‘ll to present
tin-111111111 to the nude- rsignud on or belon-
M11nd:1_1.tl1e'llitl1 i11st.,for payment by
the present Board oft‘ «unwilmen.
.IUSI'II’II TAYLOR, City ('lerk.
(I ‘Jli It. ‘
Prol. Reynolds.
Cleveland Plain Dealer: "Prof. Rey
nold‘n “Vault-rial power 0! 11111141111-riu111
has astonished and delighted thousands
of people. The Army and Navy hall in
nightly filled with the best people of the
city, who, for two houm, are interested
and amused at the comical antics of
tl111N11111-11111eriz1-1l by the professor."
Prof. Reynold» begins his weeks on
11111111111111" at the Norwalk Opera House.
December 30th. Don't mum-«11111 him.
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l IS’I‘RIl‘l‘liF NURWAI K, 311.
DATE GUI RT, December
I). 1895.
Estate of Joueph O’Rourke. I ate of Norv
walk, in mid liintrict, deceased
The Court. of Probate tor the Dintrict of
Norwalk bath limited and ullowud six
months from the date hereof for the
Creditors of said Estate to ("Illblttllnll'
claims {or nettlemeut. ’1' bone who neglect
to present their ac101111t11.properly attent-
121], within said time. will be, debarrcd 11
recovery. All pen-tons indebted to said
Estate are requbsted to make immediate
p11 11111111. to Bananas ()1.11.~1T1:.1n,
IT ‘Ji ill ‘Ad1ninlstrator.
PRO
imn A.
liéal Estate F01 Sale
)ITRSI'AN'I' to an order of the Court of
Probate, for the District'of Norwulk,
the subscriber oll'ers for sale all :1111 I1
riulit,t1tlennd interest 115 ”can Jones,
late of Norwullt, in onid 1liutrict,1lece1111cd,
lmtl attlle tlu1e of his death in or to a
certain house and lot. on the south side of
First uvci111e,in Iliuit. Norwnik said lot.
being in dimensions about 50111.50 feet. and
now occupied by Silas D. 0‘ Dell. l1‘o:
particulars inquire of
DAVID R. (EORIIAM, Administrator.
Mount. Kisco, New York;
or EDWARD l.. litiRllA M.
East Norwulk.
East Norwalk. December 111111, 111115..
(ll? ‘JI
1.1111211 nowu
with beauties. our
shelves: and counters
Imuit 10111 lllfilit‘llltfll.
For Holiday 1:111» 111-
l1n1'11 “an-hes of the
limst ”11111111111111". in
gold and xilver, Ilium-1
: 1nd Stones of all st-rtu,
‘ - iilwr Novelties, 'l‘oil-
~ ct. \1ticlw and J11'11111-
ry ofu'un 1l1~11rtpt11on Make your fn111~
ily 11111lf111111lsl1111u1y with gifts of n 1unri-
tut: character.
llriug 111 your guests {or the Clnislmz 1::
111111 l1 contest at
IIOX’T’S
JEWELRY AND OPTICAL STORE,
NO. 80 Washington Street
Hullt‘ I .-
NORTH MAIN STREET.
13 Showing for Coming Holidays Choice
Selections of LAMPS.
\'111w 11111111: and Globe, ! 5
Banquet. Lump £25.00
Iii-11119 and Unity 1.1111111. .‘. 6'00
Pedestal ham and Globe, :3.
Rochester Nle el I.a111p.l.".3.
[landmine Silk Shade», lace trimmed. .35
Flue Linen Shade, with fringe,
00 AND LOOK AND WONDER.
lluuduome I’ictureulnull 110mm” 1 c
EIINIDOI,(10Id 'l‘ir hunted 111111 11, brass, gilt. oak. with ullt trimmings.
VIEWS. WATER COLORS.
l-ruite. English Sediery, Flowers and Figures.
ROCKERS.
Oak Plush Sent. '
(‘obbler Sent, ‘lgl
Imitation Mahomtnv, 2.50
Rockers for “lawn, In all prl1 1111.
D ESK S.
Fancy Parlor, with drawer. Nit)"
lirmni Trimmed with Mirror, ".50
Quarter (ink with large drawers and French legs-1,251.50
DINNER AND TEA SETS. LOTS OF FINE THINGS
FOR KRIS KRINGLE.
Sleds, Ilobby llorsea, Rocking lloraes, Chairs, Cradles, Beds,T11bles, Express
W axons and Doll ( abs in elltllefln variety.
.-
W II AT
Clifford Hayes
is pom: A'l‘ ”r111:
Star Market.
He is selling the BEST MEATS the Market affords.
He is giving the Best Service possible.
He in selling strictly for CASH.
‘ He to selling Moat cheaper then It was ovor sold in
South Norwalk.
READ HIS PRICES
and you will be convinced that it is tho place to spend your money:
Rea-1t Sirloin Steak, 1:411 lb
Round Steak. 1011 lb
Shoulder Steak, 1‘»:- lb
l-‘resh l’ork, l'liops or Roast, 71 lb
l1‘1esl1 llama, 1111: lb
1411115111111, 71: lb
Smoked Ilums. ltic lb
Logo of Mutton, lli1' lb
7. lbs. Breakhut Bacon, 1100
Plate or llriucuii. 11! Beef, fresh or salt, 41' 1};
ti lbs. Extra Salt I’ork, 710C
ltl.:ll1
12 to the lb
(‘hoite l 'ountry ('uickcniz.
Choieel' ountry’ l‘11rk1ys
THE STAR MARKET
Corner South Main and Haviland Streets.
CLIFFORD HAYES. MANAGER.
_:.__
‘ , GREAT
BANKRUPT SALE
C. H. Hartey’iEntire Stock
$8000 w°0RTH 0F = :,
Boots, 8 ~oes. and Rubbers
\
Which Must be Closed out in the Next Six Days.
Sale Commences at I0 0 ’clOck,
Monday, Deceniber 23,1895.
EVerything will be Sold at
Les-:5 than Half Cost ;
Ah Immense Stock to Select From. 1
NOISUCH‘BARGAINS ' ‘ ‘
Ever Offered' 1n NOrwalk Before.
SHOE STORE OPEN TILL I0 0 CLOCK ' ‘
Come
EVERY
Early!
NIGHT.
’;,SPECIIII HIlllIlAY STOCKS
I'IITIICS I: or Shoppers.
(Mr usortmentlu thalargnt. our price; the lowest, and quality guaranteed
These are the most important: points to:- Chrlsltnaa buyeu to remember.
0!"
Musical instruments
Silverware“ Novelties.
Plush, Leather and Celluloid Goods.
.Fancy China and Brtc-a-Brac.
Toys. Dollsriand Games.
Lamps of every known style.
Silk Shades and fine Decorated Globes.
Fancy Stands. Tables and Jardtniers.
ilew Dinnu, Tea and Toilet Sets, line Clocks. Umbrellas.
And hundreds of Novelties selected for this Holiday Trade.
W. S. S'I'IIIITIVIN'I‘,
Noni: Main and in: 811111115. South llOnvalt.
11111 E11111 1111111 Hill 61111111111
'lhe store is loaded with HOLIDAY l-lililia in every department. Iloliduy
Goods in great variety and at marvelouoly low wit-m. Call and examine our stock
before purchasing elsewhere.
Give a Sewing Machine Hosiety and Undetwear.
and you give upreaunt joy and a fatun
Iriend,11111l it (onto so little to command :1
thoroughly iirst chow machine, at. $19,713,
4 drawers, warranted 5 years.
While Fur Bugs.
*1. $0.54 ,4”) $1,. 1 t”
\IUQI I- 1', $1, $3,411, $5,771.
SMYIIA in large variety.
“'omun'u Silk finisher! "0811. 2513.
Children's heavy weight black ribbed
Cotton Hose, at 91:.
tient's Wool hall Rose, 1719: ‘2 pr. 25c.
Woman's Swiss Ribbed Merino Vests
11ml Drawers "'11: and 500
Come in with the Tide
of Slglilnfit‘t‘rfi 11nd 1401' our great variety of bargains in
Furniture and Carpets, Fancy Plush Chairs, Reed and
Willow Chairs, Parlor Suits, Bedroom Suits, Dining
Tables, Lace Curtains, Portieres and everything to
adorn a home.
Special lnducemems to the Holiday Trade.
AND THIS. .11’51‘1‘1111'1'1111: HOLIDA Y5, Fl )R CASH; NU C(ll'l’tiNS.
Wilton Velvet Carpets,
Made, laid and lined, per yard 1llic. i‘orn1crprlce$l
Silllflllll I: llllll,
98 Washington Street, Club Building’.
South liorwallt. iiorwalk-
RESTORE.—
IOS'I IIGOR
<f’iHlT’1verliurithcr
W111:
Itddrcss
. 11- 1;:('$:. 12.
1 4.1: 1I1;11d1:.v- 11 n 1'.
Here we are now Pretty well.
Towards Christmas. . .
Not much time left for shopping or looking around; if you have
looked as over you already realize the fact that we are showing
the best line 1n town.
We are amply supplied with clerks; no waiting in any way,
shape or manner and prompt delivery is guaranteed.
Everythbg that; goes to make a Christmas completo;“ex-
cept the turkey ”—-you can find at ourbtore, and what more,there,
is money in it for you.
83 Washington Street.
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Norwalk Chronicler