t was held last godicerselected: Frederickli. Wheeler: W. lend aim. ‘ V Theseventhsnaual reporter the di- rectorsof the South Norv'rslk library andltudingltoom. whlobalrcembod- icethsreportcfthelibrsrianfllss Scott. islnpartssfollows: Vdmmmmmhn 8,616 Public wetsuits not included in a e . Total, 848 Dcduot losses and books with- drawn since 1890 b Inn—qua.— m Total 8.378 Added during the by pur- csseh and not previ- ously catalogued 224 By gift 52 :Magsslnes bound 21 Total additions 29? Volumes missing and withdrawn previously 43 . Volumes missin '96 and '97 7 Volumes lost paid for 2 Volumes worn out 5 Volumes loaned during the year 43,700 Number of cards issued since 1891 3.154 Number now in use 1.05! . , M bun M0 in from of Number issuedthis year not » building, owned byhirI. Number subscription cards it ’ fi‘j to: an extension to the Period! in the mains room. ‘ -—-—-—- swarm" .2 ”Helmer and family. of 00 9|. ' I win more to Adams, Mass.. figm‘hh” cl ‘ TreasurerW. C. Foote reports the re- ,, . ceipts from cards, lines. etc, 8138. ’M'mm" 2; the East The expenses of the year were: ' ‘ W “ch wIll Books and bindings ammo It the par-ounce Periodicals 167.75 ---— Fuel and lights, 203 74 _ monument in Gregory 1133?? and supplies .3“; III III ‘ ‘ has been most attractively Salaries“ 525 00 I ncideu tale 1:! 25 . t machine shop is putting Total H“ pipe in East avenue. than Tiling spent Sunday in WV» m, of Maple avenue, is . of the Great Adam Fore- , ludflelhnrothers’ Shows. magnitudeand consequences in- in the uniting of the two great. rivals above named are , N naturally excite incredulity. ’ hsdiyfrightened and interest- ‘ have not scrupled to attempt " 'thesame by bald misrepre snddetraclion. Against these interposed the crushing testi- hnudreds of reliable newapa- I W a hundred cities, but the from the New York Sun will ” 3. Bailey, who controls the Bar- Bsileyshow. and is sole owner .Adsmi’orepaugh show. has ac- an interest with the Sells Broth slid hereafter the Forepangh and shows will be under the same tents. Sells Brothers. consisting oi Eph- . It!!! and Peter Soils, are among Wt showman in the country. barons: & Bailey show will be an the new combination." recognition accorded to the Sells ' show by the extraordinary shove outlined gives it a world. Mge. in addition to the un- ’ ‘ ,omit hasfor a quarter of a steadily maintained and in- wherever it has exhibited th‘ world's three greatest shows Weed as an equal. and what is ‘ w moment to the public onset is, new combined with it, the being self-evidently such a for- , exhibition of its kind as would . lilo in any other country or to . partnenhip of arenic mana- , proprietors. Of the greater named it is the only one to visit tythis season. its data being June us. at Stamford. We cannon NOTICES. , - lecaived Last Sunday Isr‘viceefor Italians. ‘ gm“. of Belden avenue, ill. is one of the pic— ‘ df‘St. Mary's church, and his recovery were cooled the Italian language. harm as Peter's Ponce is Ill theOstholio churches Tsflday to Thursday. of and fill! Mary Skidd "silt. lary' a. Thursday siesta nuptial mass , May and Saturday are and wetland» is Trinity were «solved. Sunday. i and $1.33” 31 Tandem now to sun nay. Seven Stamford Indians Familiarize Themselves With Farmer’s Tactics. Hayloit No. 269.3, Imp. 0. R. LL. met last night. Seven members of Powahay Tribe. of Stamford. were taught how to make hay. and were so enthusiastic over their new occupation that they propose to at once instruct the Stamford lndians in farmer’s tactics. The seven were Frank C. Bnntcn, James A. Mvelond, George W. Mes. singer. William P. Randall, Harry G. Paxton. Fred L. Whitehead, E. P. But- not. Officers were nominated, and the elec- tion was announced for Monday. June h’lst. The band rendered selections and Leader George El. Hirst gave both vocal and instrumental solos. These exercises were followed by a ti mptiug supper. MET AT THE PARSONAGE. Monthly Meeting and Social ot' the First Methodist Epworth League. The 'Epwortb League of the First Methodist Episcopal church held its monthly meeting last night, in the par- sonage. There wasa good attendance. The programme inclu lei banjo solos by Miss Louise Moore Wood, with piano accompaniment by Miss Amy Wood; selections by a mule quartette, Messrs. Hirst, Force. Warren and Morehonsc: recitation, Mrs. Samuel Milton Stevens; recitation, Charles Greenwood: solo. hills Sadie Bodwell; recitation, Mrs. T. 1. Raymond. Refreshments were served. IETKODIST EXOULSXON. To Glen island on the Samuel Sloan on Tuesday. August 24. Charles E. Seymour, Thomas I. lily- mond and James A. Brown. appointed to arrange for the annual excursion of the Sunday school of the First lethodist Episcopal church. held a meeting last night at the residence of Mr. Brow a. It was decided to go to Glen Island. probably on Tuesday. August L’itll. The steamer Samuel Sloan. carrying 1,303 people. has been secured. An Artistic Piece of Work. 1.. H. Decker has completed an artistic piece of Work in the repainting of tire. Hannah Hill's residence at West ave- nue and Cedar street. making it one of thomost attractive houses South Nor. walk. The body is a light drab. and the trimmings and shutters are of dark and light gray. the combination being V"! we»: Reunion of the l‘irst Heavies. The annual reunion of the First 0on- nectiout Heavy Artillery will be held at Satin Rock. New Saves. tomcmw. Among the surviving members living in Not-walk are George S. North. Justice George D. healer and George A. Bradley.. Miss Pause-ml accepted Dick Brad- ford last night.” lies Your-”Yes. leapsctsdit." libs Passeav'Mhy?" tilts Young-"iiecasse when I ufand him be said the neat time he would pro- puaatc some one old enough to know her own mind.” “Sesame chubaa Iiprlainss and ice muons." said Wallace. "i shall asvsrforsst use that marred twenty ‘ years age. " "Wars you praaaatt" salted Ferry. "Vary much so. it happened mountaineers after i had lighted a... mouse... wt «cum from the cams! tbeyarions societies. preached a very interesting sermon. Ablg tout still be erected this week. audtheladlesofthe Baptistchuroh will hold a strawberry and ice cream festival ago in it next Friday and Saturday nights. Rev. Mr. Potter. of Barium. who is 5 thegncstotlir. and Mrs. Edward II. 7 White, spokeattbe service in the Bap- tistoharoh. Bondsy morning. dividing the time with the pastor. Rev. 0. 8. Hands. A very interesting service was held. Oscar Mills is painting the new post- ofllce building. Contractor Mather hav- ing completed the woodwork. yesterday. The building is an attractive one. very conveniently located. and easy of access. the four steps, leading to the porch being close to the sidewalk. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Adcock celebrat- ed, Saturday night.ftbe fifth anniversary of their marriage. About twenty-five of their friends were entertained. A donkey party was one of the amusing features. Mr. and hire. Adoock receive] many handsome presents, and served a fine supper. Principal George B. Lamphere spent Sunday in Cobalt. Conn. Rev. Charles W. Potter. formerly pastor of the Baptist church. is visiting at Edward White' s,und would be glad to have his friends call. -_......__...._._._....._.._,.._ ._.. __ DARREN AND NOBOTON. The regular monthly meeting of Vol- unteer Hook and Ladder company was held last night, and live propositions for membership were received. Ar- rangements were made for a trolley ride. probably next week. Undertakerdames Birchard went to Bridgeport yesterday/to purchase, he said, the parlor furniture of the late General Tom Thumb. Mr. Terry and family, of Brooklyn. are snmmeriug this season in the Gor- ham place, near the Landing. Grocer George W. Clock's horse died Saturday afternoon of diabetes. Contractors Bates and Barnes are cr- pectinu a new steam mad roller today, from Auburn. N. Y. hire. J. D. Huntington, of New York. is visiting the Misses Huntington. of Mansfield avenue. The Noroton Musical association will give tonight. in the Town Hall, its first presentation of "Esther. the Beautiful Queen." The advance sale of seats gives assurance of a wry large attendance. The dress rehearsal. last night, was a great success. The best solo and chorus work of the season will probably be heard. The costumes and scenery are said to be very Mtlflllf Rev. W. L (lrissoln. of Greensboro. N. C. preached a powerful sermon in the Methodist church. Sunday night. He sails today for a two Inonths‘ tour of Europe. Sunday morning the pastor. Rev. 8. A. Sands, preached. although loitering from an attack of rheumatism. Miss Florence Had”. of Brooklyn, is visiting Mrs. George Brett. Testimonial to Mr. Purdy. A testimonial concert will be tendon edtoilalviu '1‘. Purdy, the weibhnown musician. Thursday. June 24th. in music Hall. The artists who will appear arc Mrs. C. A. Freeman. soprano: Harry Pepper. tenor; the hiendclssohn String Quartette, under the direction of C. A. Freeman, and a mule quartette, Horace Hutch and Leigh Whittaker. tenors, and Frank Nash and John Woble. basins. hir. l‘nrdy will act as accompanist. Photographs of Live Stock. R. H. Fit-ch. of Wilton. has a frame of excellent photographs of S. 6. Lock- woud's stock farm at North Wilton, on exhibition at Bodinc's drug store. Mr Fitch is now engaged in taking a num ber of photographs in Danbnry and vicinity.—Danbnry News. ‘ SCHOOL BOOKS! School ’ Supplies! 01" ALL KINDS AT R. H. PLAIs'rE 0'8. 43 Washington Street. atta- Wastes-at ”mun. uses nuts. Mt We mo“ , v we H... $0. NORWALK. CONN Rev. J. W. Beach, presiding eldar.‘ A For: Fast Black Specialties. JIII plain black and black with will cfigurcsnisst colors are the pride of our was‘I goods depart- men’: Cambric, So a yard. Cordci Dimity, 8c yd. Ccntu:y Cloth, Ioc yd. , indie Lawn, Ioc yard Percale, n I-sc yd. Lappct Lawns, I: 1 2c yd i’ongcc Cloth, I: l rc. yd. French Cambric, I3c yd. Scotch Dimity, 15c yd. Fin Organdic, I9: yd. 'lrlbll Linen Dimity, 29c yd. And snltcns, Io, Ir, I5 and I9 cents a yard; by taking a look through the stock you'll grasp llIc-ir nlIolc beauty lI:t'cr. Roll is the shade in wash fabrics that is so Iliflicult to ulnaio,und yet so largely. in demand. We Cm fur- nish almost I verytbing that i: wash red. Arnold cambric. 8c yd. Century pcrcalc, Ioc yr’. English pcrcalr, I: t-zc yd. Fine gingham, I2 l-2C yd. New lawn, 15c yd. French cambric, I5c vd imported dimity IQ yd Dotted suisscs, 25c yd. Scotch ginghstns. 25c yd. . I Gull and silver primings~—Cash merino—a new fabric printed by a will not tat msh Ono of the Itch- est cloths that the \\ ash Goods dc- yard. The D. M. READ CO. BRIDGEPORT. able in red ani whitcan 1 white and _ , our. ‘9 o" s alt-otter as soon as they are out of same material, inched white collar and cuffs, ed culls, all at 5 H H 1| u LCD; _‘ II l’ruit saucers, “ “ 85¢; .. .. Bone dishes, “ .. I 5“; .. .. Egg cups, H o I 25; u u 6 cupslk saucers “ ‘* 1 co; " u Hammocks, all kinds and all pric:s. . TRISTRAM a HYA'I‘T - - - -:- SHIRT WAISTS- - - - Again this week we have added new things to our Shirt Waist Stock. We show all the latest novelties Oar waists are made to lit. The workmanship is the very best and our prices we guarantee. We are showing an 'cndlcss variety of the choicest eflccts in French orgaudies, printed dimities, canvass cloth, linen batiste, fancy lsppcts, stylish plaid: and while lawn lawn shirt waists, double POW. yoke back, detached collars, a'l n-w patterns, Lawn and Percale shirt waists. in stripes and figures, light and dark colors, Black lawn shirt waists, dctac blackhed collars,‘ Lawn and dimitv shirt waistv, dsnble front, yoke back, detached white collits and culls, or col- Also variety of styles in light and dark colors. Collars of some material or white, soft and launder- ‘ SUMMER SILKS. Silks in lndia, Foulard and china; one lot Printed Indies. nivy and black ground, all silk, Special value in black satin duchcss, 27 inches wide, Black moric velour, the latest thing for skirts, HOUSIFURNISHING DEPT. Special in Decorated Dinner Ware to close out. 3.; the following lotv prices: 7 inch plates. footer price SI 50; price to close. et at M “if: sell the very best oil cook stove in the market. Mason and Lightning Fruit jars. bum'f ll SI‘UiLI‘aiNo“ somatic, wuss. , ’ *‘H‘ . 50c. 75c .I 00 $1.00 Lace stripe dimity shirt wai- is in black and white, navy and white, light blue and white, wi h dc- ‘r 25 SI 50 25c yard 75c, Qt oo, 81. 25 8t. 00 Sroo dozen 75C I. 50C of 75C H 75C “ 65c ii White Mountain lcc Cream Freezers, all sizes. TRISTRAM & HYATT, Norwalk, connectlcut Gazette B'l'd’g. O A New Departure justrccni vcd. our». $3. $7.50 to . I brakcjll and $12.75 Tw clvc more silk valoner cont hes. at $6 each. Solid oak dining chair, canc sent. at 90c one it. new process and warrant or! fast- —1 Umbrellas. I 28 in. sun umbrella, heavy twill. at we. 25- in. Gloria silk umbrella, at 300. $3 50. ;. Bicycle. . One more nickel bicycle.h gh grade, at 850. l Refrigerators. Carpets and furniture at both stores Baby carriages with bicycle wheel 55.3 In. Bit yclo wheel and tires and patent Straw matting. at Sign. be, 100. 121.com 18c per yard. “.25, 8150. $2 .30, High grades of refrigerators, at N N 05‘ $6 98, $3 partmcnt has shoun this season; SCOFIELD & HOYT’ N0! dark grounds, :3 and 35 con 5 a 1;... M ' ,._ COME To the large store of Scoficltl & lloyt. 83 Washington street, who arc- offering great bargains In every department. Hosiery. Childn n ‘I-I last black stockings, from 5 to 81;. inches. 10c pr; (r 2pm. for We. Ladiee' rcgnler made fast black, l.3c pair. .iprs. gents' mixed half hose, for 256. Silk Waists. Ladics‘ silk waists. $3 .30, $5." . .3. 3.3. Suit Department. Ladios‘ blazer and}; ten suits in gray, black and blue. “I T1 we “I T‘ r *8- ’ _ Bicycle Salts. Bicycle suits with bicycle leggings. Si .30, $5. Separate Skirts ' in linens, $1 :30 and $2. Checked sknts, at $1 7.3. Black " at $1.39, $1.50, 62, r .30. t to the Popular Shoe Store of Theodore Olson...‘ 2?. $8.50, 8.}; Silk, .7, Wedding arid Somety Engravmg! t The Sentinel can now offer Indurcmcnts to parties desiring engraved wed- l . ding invitations, announcements, calling cards, etc. of a specially advan- i lagoons character. inadvancc of printing. - prices. The highest grade of work at prices but a very little We shall be pleased to show samples and give H00 yards dimilics, lawns ctc, selling price 391: to 45c; to create a meal. :90 the yard. wide for are per yard we guarantee. ' i}, yard; for at ilycr this neck, 5c the yard. so pcs different styles of dress goods, all kinds and weaves regular At the same time as shall also offer I 5 pcs all wool sergcs. 36 inches oonosno'a New York Mlllinory Parlors! I. IHVI sitcoms. Durlpg our first week of skirt sale we were compelled to replenish and add a more complete line of Skirts andJacketsl Our Skirts are sold at greatly reduced priest. Goldborg‘s flaw York lllllnsry Parlors, I. “WI! “MIMI. Coupons given away with every age purchase. Coupons will be drawn Saturday. June 5. Advertise in the Cent-incl. SOUTH NORWALK BOSTON STORE. Special for This Week. former valucsfrcm 8 to Ioc pcr little boom In dress goods depart- 25 dozen ladies quartet hise, guaranteed absolutely last black, for we the pair. so pieces fancy dress gu': mp9 gold and blacks and other shades;a lcadu lllls week at so the yaIu. We would alsncnllyuur attention to the fact that we are in the AWNING BUSINESS and that We should be only too pleased to ,uotc you wins on any atd all kinds oi work of that character. That we can save on mono we are ccttnin and that our walk is 0i uni tow the Best 1 I , Vluchinc made soils of all kinds equal lll strength and wont to hand made at a big sav- ing in cost. THE 5. NORWALK BOSTON STORE, More“ OIOIOI VANALBTVNI. PROPIIITOI. ROTON POINT IMPROVEMENT 00. Hotel and Grove Renovated. GRAND OPENING DAY! Saturday, lav 29, m7. Continuous performance In Auditorium. ‘ lids
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