MdeMheflM swam-rm moan-rum E'mBee Muslim) and" Green at Hoyt's Theatre, tonight. ‘ ‘ The Matinee Whist club will be enter- ruined by Miss Helenp Hill. of West avenue, next Tuesday afternoon. Hutchinson. Pierce 85 00., the Mer- Win street shirt manufacturers, have received sixteen cases of goods and work inthe factory is expected to be brisk. Philip J. Cnffrey and John Mason, printers. of Brooklyn. wheeled to Nor- walk. Thanksgiving Day, and were guests‘o‘f Charles 1. Ezekiel, oi Kellogg street. ‘ —.—Umbrellas and canes. O’Brien‘s. The engagement of! Miss Bertha Coley, one of Wilton's charming society girls, and a frequent visitor in Norwalk, to Mr. Jennings, of Green Farms, is announced. North Wilton was the scene of a pretty home wedding on Thursday, when Miss Gracie Paddock was married to Jefferson Hands. The Rev. Mr. Mc- Aliister officiated. Rev. A. S. Gumbart, D. D., aformer pastor of the South" Norwalk Baptist church, will deliver an address at the annuaircunion of the church, sometime ' in December, the date to be selected later. Rebekah Lodge,l. 0.0. F., will re- hearse the degree, Monday night, pre- paratory. for Friday evening, when Charity Lodge, of Bridgeport, will visit them. All are requested to be present. Lieutenant-Colonel Leslie Smith read the service in Trinity church, last night, Rev. Frederick W. Norris being detained in New York. Colonel Smith had an experience of this kind several years in the regular army. ———McAulifi‘e and Green at Hoyt‘s Theatre, tonight. The safe which the Council voted ,to buy of E. E. Crow‘efor the safe keeping of valuables belonging to prisoners, has been placed in the police rooms in Havi- land street. It is lettered with tho words "Police Department." ~——Ladies’ nlpines, Si. O'Brien’s. Dr. and Mrs. L. N. Phinney enter- tained on Thanksgiving day a party composed of Dr. and Mrs. E. 0. Tracy, of New York; Miss Elizabeth Tarbor, of Smith college; Miss Julia Turbox, of Vassar college, and Russell L. Tarbox, of New York. -—Mrs. Chas. F. Waterbury, having sold her house. is selling of! her house- hold goods at private sale. This is it ~ go Jd opportunity to secure a good bargain Special Agent A. N. Williams, of the l’hmnix Insurance company, of Hart- ford, was in town yesterday and satin! fuctorily adjusted the fire loss of Mrs. Mary E. Smith, of Haviluud street, on building and on furniture, insured through the insurance agency of Jacob M.Layton. J A. L. Butler and family, of High street, attended the football game at Norwalk Park, Thanksgiving day. While returning home; and when op- posits Dr. G. W. Benedict's residence. one of the horses fell down and the polo of the wagon was broken in several pieces. Mr. Butler prevented the horses from running away. -—Wi11ter caps. i )‘Bricn's. Thanksgiving was the filth anniver- sary of the birthday of Charles Leo Mathias, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Mathies, of High street, Norwalk. It was celebrated by a party of his little fric11ds,cacl10i' whom brought him a pretty little gift. There were games and a collation, in which about forty guests participated. —--lloyt's Theatre. tonight, last appear- once of McAulifTe and Green. Mr. and Mrs. George Slauson. of New Canaan. gave a Thanksgiving dinner in honor of their son, Homer Archer Sinus son. who was mailed that morning to Miss Mam-11a Havlland, at her home in New York city. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Howard Blauson, Miss Edna and Master Arthur Gleason, of Dorian. Miss Elle Hubbell eni Master Harry ()bsrlender. of South Norwalk. 5!!!— When you buy Sarsaparilla 11.1: for ihebestandyou’ll (let Ayer’s. Ask for Aycr’e and you’ll get The Best. wmmmamtnonowaam Will-t club, next week. team Brown, or new street. is j painting Horace A. Stunders' house near the Connecticut turnpike. visiting her sister. Mrs; George Morrison. , in Eridgeport. -. , I. , —Danlbp derby. Q'Brien's. F. 8. Lyon, the florist. is very sick with pleadsy at his residence in High street. The work 011 Mill Bill will probably becompleted next week. A crosswalk . is being laid at the foot of the hill. Lester Adams and William Grace, of shooting today. Whe’semi-annnal reports of the score- tary and treasurer of Grace Sunday school will be read tomorrow. —Moris chairs, onyx tables, bamboo novelties, fancy single chairs, side- toards, extension tables for holidays Raymond 3:. Sons, Norwalk. The contract for the stone arch bridge on the turnpike has been awarded to William Lawlor. The next assembly of the Matinee Whist club will be held at Lockwood’s Hall, New Year’s night. The schooner Eva L. Ferris has art rived at Wilson Point with a cargo of coal for John H. Ferris. Wheat is within a half cent of $1 a bushel, and it looks very much as though flour would be higher. . Edward Selleck, of Hartford, former- ly manager of the newsstand in the South Norwalk depot, spent Thanks- giving and yesterday with friends in town. A theatre party from Mrs. Mend’s shool, chapcroned by Miss Brenlingir, is enjoying "As You Like It,“ at Daley's Theatre, New York, this after- noon. —Mcn's and boy’s alpines. ()‘Brien’s. , The lady's or gentleman‘s bicycle to be given away by M. H. (ilovcr, the. en- terprising Norwaik shoe dealer, is a $100 Peerless bicycle. loupons are given away with every 506 cash purchase. The 'wheel will be awarded December 3!. —-Curly birch chiffoniers and desks, golden oak parlor tables and chidonicrs, for Christmas trade. Raymond 85 Sons, Norwulk. The Nonvalk Tramway company will run special care tonight from South Norwalk to Stamford, where the Yel— low Kid of Hogan's Alley will be pre— sented at the (hand Opera House. Cars will return after the performance. The volunteer chorus choir of the Norwulk Congregetional (hnrch will meet tomorrow morning at llztlilo'clmrk for rehearsal. For the mnainder of the year rehearsals will behold every Sun- day bvfore Illi' morning service. There was a gathering of the (,‘urtis family at the residenoco!’ I). S. Curtis, the large assortment of Japanese curios collected by Rev. and M rs. li‘rcdcrick Curtis, of Japan. A feature of the evening was the serving of tea in Japan- ese style. . .. ——Mcn‘s suits $17 11p. Pants $4.50 up, John Neugobaucr, 84 \‘I’ashingtonstroct Pioneer Castle, Ancient. Order li nights of the Mystic Chain. met last evening and transacted business in relation to the coming fair. The Rd'und Table (lo- grco was conferred on George Hewett. I). I). S. C. George W. Coffin: S. I. (1, Solomon Scam; (1.. A. W. Howard: 1’. (2., Joseph liurtlcm, of Palestine Castle. of South Norwallr, paid Pioneer Castle a visit. Charity Rebekah Lodge, of Bridge— port. has accepted the invitation of Eureka I .odgo, of South NIH-walk, to at- tend the celebration of Its first annivcr~ snry. Eureka image was instituted by the 'Itebckabu of Bridgeport just om- year ago and it is progresmng rapidly. A banquet and general good time wf!l be enjoyed alter the morning. ()‘Brlcn‘s. The directors of the Public Library will hold an adjourned meeting in the Library rooms, Monday evening. After the meeting the. Rev. John (.1. Collins, of New Haven, will address the directors and others interested in opening a boys” reading room, on the methods adopted in other cities for ,taking care of the boys. w—Prof. M. S. Rosco. the wellknown oculfstwopticlon, can be consulted at his office, in the parlor of the City Hotel. South Norwalk, Tuesdays, train a n. m to 8 p. m. Eyes examined flee. wKuox derby. A surprise party was tendered In Wilbur F. Smith. If his home in Ely avenue, last night ( bones werr played, 1and at 11 och-ck refreshments were served. The guests wen-Mr. and Mrs Mk3. Bradburymmes Alice Seaman. In": and Alice helium, Hattie Hoyt and Julie Mallet“ and Frederick Inenediet. r Mrs. E. L. Daniels, of Fair street, is ' the Norwaik Street Railway line. are of! diet in Knight street, last night, to inspect, Absolutely Pure. Acres ream of tartar baklu l t of all in leavcnln strea‘r “mm or stPIJIJIIes tes Gov vernmen cod elogrt ROYAL BAKING POWDEI CO.. New York SOCIAL LIFE IN THE NORWALKS How Teln clly People Enjoy Themselves These Waning Autumn Dave. Mrs. Sarah A. Warren has returned to her home in Norwalk, having spent some time with her dpughters, Mrs Hiram Davis and Mrs. Human R. Stevens, in Ridgefieid. Miss Fanniebelle Curtis and Miss Marie Curtis, of New Britain, and Miss Dunn, of Willimaniic, were Thanks- giving guests of D. S. Curtis, of Knight street. Joseph Giilooiy, of Paterson, N. .1., who was a guest of Mr. and Mrs. James Madden, returned home yesterday. ac- companied by Frank Madden. Miss Florence Nichols, of Elmcrest, is entertaining her f1iend.Miss Elsie Pierce, of New Haven. during the Thanksgiving holidays. Mr. and Mrs. W. B. ThomIson, of New Britain, have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Stillson, of South Main street. Mr. and‘Mrs. Manson Raymond, nee Anna Louise Carry, are guests at the laymond residence in Knight street. ‘ Mrs. Lewis l5. Bucknum, of South Main street, is visiting her daughter. Mrs. E. I). Alvord, in Bridgeport. Miss Bartram, of Bridgeport, was a guest of Dr. J. G. (.lrcgory, of West avenue, over Thanksgiving Miss Mamie Kelly, of West avenue, will return home from a visitin New York oily. lo111orrow night. Mr. and Mrs. S. Carpenter-,‘Dt‘ flicks- ville, L. 1., are guests of George W. Stoots, of Harbor avenue. John P. Brennan, of New York, was a Thanksgiving gu°st of Mr. and Mrs. J. (l. Reed, of Union place. Miss Minnie I}. Duncan, of Brooklyn, is the gm 3!: of Mr. and Mrs. F. 1). Law- tbn, of Elmwood avenue Mr. and Mrs. Frank liowrs arc visit- ing Mr. IIoWo‘s sister. Mrs. Charles N. Wood, of I) wt avenue. Miss Edythe S. Terrace, llarif’ord. Gates, of Crescent. is spending a few days in C.Ii.(irun1mun, of(ilen Cove, was .1 Thanksgiving day guest of L. ( . (,lrecn. Miss Mabel Nickorson, of New York. is :1 gnvstof her mother in Norwalk. Mr. and Mrs. Levi Warner spent Thanksgiving day in Middletown. Frank Spaulrling, of Yale, is spending 11few days in South Norwalk. Miss II. II. Hubbard, of Norwalk. has returned from New Haven. Mills (imoc Hugo, visiting in Berlin. Trowbridge & Co. We \vou‘d respectfully ask the public to examine our stock of MEERSC H'AU‘M AN!) Brlar Goods! Gold mounted and plain. We can Safely say we have the Finest assortment cver shown in the town of Norwalk. At Reasonable Prices (3 or stock of lmpurtedfileer HaveneJIeyWest and Domestic Cigars are First Glasslili mowssiocr a co, Comer Cigar Store, SOU TH NO RWALK, CT. of High sirooi,is .5- » .... We” .. co. m , APPLES! $1.25 bill. is cte. pk. ' Baldwin v » end Greening Apples m F. D. LAWTON & 00., 22 South Main Street ...—M EDWARD STREET, SPECIALS THIS EE Underwear! Hosiery! I Gloves!!! STOCK COMPLETE! PRICES ARE VERY LOW I! WE DON’T WANT YOU TO MISS THE GOOD THINGS IN OUR ART DEPARTMENT. ' ' . .NEW DESIGNS AND PATTERNS. ., EDWARD STREET! 5 GAZETTE concise. monuments. TU RKEYS, TU RKEVS And all kinds of poultry at prices never sold for before. . HAIL-1m éf‘i’. Will ’ )‘ululllufl‘ /‘:“ 'I for Thanksgiving. Buy your dinner here and your neighbor will not tell you how you paid more than she did. The place is the "I It New York Market M ' é . éb‘kery‘bweomwtw FRANK S. AYERS, Prop. DONOVAN BLOCK, WASHINGTON STREET. .1.. coats PHOTOGRAPHS! PLATINOTYPE PHOTOGRAPHS how on Exhibition at Studio. o This is the only studio making a specialty of this most beautiful and 00) lasting process. All photographic work done in the best possible ooooo manner, and thoroughly up with the latest styles. ooooooo Those desiring Holiday work should arrange for sittings as early ooooooooo as convenient. .. ooooooo ooooo E. M. JACKSON, Photographer. 000 o 53 Wall Street. - - - Norwalk, Connecticut. Prepare Yourself For a cold snap by purchasing your WINTER CLOTHING And Furnishings. A FEW POINTERS: Gloves from 25c 11p. Cardigan Jackets from 75c up. .. __ Flccccd lined and ‘amcl hair underwear in all quali- ties. ‘ 1\"slcn and boys' sweaters. Have you seen our all wool kcrscy overcoats at $10.00? We have others from $ii.00 to $21.00. Upon every evening until 0 o'clock. DAVIsfiETaiIor, Clothicr, Matter and Furnisher. Mahackemo Hotel Block, 50. Iorwalk, Ct. Agent I . nut-:23: When In Doubt gégn Well, you know the railroad man‘s rule, of course, . FOR “when in doubt, take the safe side.” GATT LI: That is an admirable test to apply to the purchase kon. of grain. 23:10 ' If you are inclined to goclsowherc because of an "on; I; Q, apparent opportunity of getting mouthing for noth- HIST 1111:, yet are Loin-Ii ions of a doubt in your mind, GRAIN “take the solo side,“ nine to us. We will not handle chonp grain at any price, but will sell you the best, lower than you can buy elsewhere. gauge“ MANUELT.HATOH, OFFIOIN‘, The Grain Dealer, ERIN-Ill?! ill lershell Street. Se. llemelk. crater" ZTonsoiFineTurkeys‘ in- Drive - fiAL'i'! In your perusal of this paper you reach these columns and very carefully What we have to about our \ Special 2 - Underwear. i Someone’s misfortune has placed as its, a position to offer $1.50 Underwear. at $1 per garment. These goods are . a superior quality of fine Derby Ribbed Natural All Wool Shirts ahd Drawers; and are well worth $1. 50 each. Sold everywhere for” ........ SOLD BY I S FOIL... ...... 1. 00 Saved by customer,.........‘...... For $IO. 00 ....$1 50 .50 011 each ga1111cnt. We will sell you what we believe to be The Best All Wool Blue Kersey Overcoat Possible to be procured in this or any other city, and that trial will prove , to you the truth of our statement. Comstock Brothers, Old and Reliable Clothiers. '4 SOUTH MAIN STREET, South Norwalk, Connecticut. MILFORDA. GIFFIN. Mgr. Bid'g, Nor-walk. Comttock Bros, M scenic You MayGuessI And if you are first.» to guess the Ico‘r-l rcct age of “BI‘IOI'” he is yours after December 25th next. To guess costs nothing, and we will present him to the fortunate boy or girl for a Christmas present, from the most popular cloth- icrs in Fairlicld County, famous for the best goods at the lowest possible prices. Everything for men and boys’ wear. CLOTHING AND FURNISHINGS! .1896 W.A.BENEDICT& 00. o.... Date-...... JOHN A. CAMP, Successor. SOUYH NORWALK. CONN. W. A. BENEDICT & CD. John A. Camp, Successor. EVERYTHING IN CLOTHING AND FUR» NISIIINGS FOR MEN'S AND BOY'S WEAR. ,Tho Pony "Bijou,” Will be given to the person guessing the nearest dateiof his birth. ; pony will be awarded to the one guessing it first. * Contest closes December 24th, 1896. m sun-nu Names. in...IlllteelolenlclIsaIllneeliDIOOtitlIUOIOlDI AddreSSIIODOIlIII.IIIll.IO.GUIlliOIlOOOOIOIIOOIIO'b... Date...................1896 Two guessing-the same, the . r w. A. BENEDICT a co. John A. Camp, Successor. 1 A 1 as wast-omen or... Go. Nut-wells.