111111111111111111111111 interesting 111.111.111.111. Penny Prov. idcnt whim-Tho Acting Neal. dent's Original and Clover Ad. 1 1 drab-Tod served. .__,..._.. 1 The annual meeting of the Central Club was held yesterday afternoon. I The cold weather and the number of metal distractions incident to the last week before Lent operated to 1educe the numbers somewhat. but it was a very enthusiastic and intimate com puny which gathered to listen to the line reports of the year‘s work, and to elect officers and directors. Since the resignation of Mrs. Wil- liam Vernum as president, the four 1 vic‘e- presidents have done duty, Dr Emily V isl) Parties taking the bum of the work as second vice-president. She presided yesterday. until time for the report of the Nominating Commit- tee, when she called Miss Pinneo to the chair. The chairman of the Literary Com mittee reported thirteen lectures and literary entertainments under the di- rection ot'this committee, and since the beginning of October, four classes each week. The chairman of the Civic and run anthropic Committee gave a most in terestihg account of the Penny Provi- dent Bank. She reported the contri- butiou of this committee to the Con- necticut Club Directory of the digest of‘ Cunnecticnt law concerning women, which was made possible by the gen- erous co opemtion of a local lawyer whoprenared the digest. The acting inesident's address was original. clever and interesting She 1 e a * sunday 811th A GouapctIiiout "l Stmnford. March 115. South Norwalk. 1111111111 211.1 llanbury. March 27. East Brldmort, March 211. Chester. March 20. New London. March ill. 1 An afternoon conference will be held, in each place and the subjects under discussion will be: "Tempor- ance in the Sunday School." "Teacher Training.” "The Home Department, and “Decision Day." The public as well as all Sunday school workers are cordlaily‘lnvlted to attend' each meeting. Each evening an address will be xiv- en by Itcv.C.l1i. Mead. iiDl. of. New York on Tempcmnc‘e. 111.111.1111 was one of the most interesting speakers at the State Convention held at Bridge- port in Novembel. and is one of the best tempmance speakers to be found in the country. The Connecticut Temperance Union will co-operaie in all these meetings, and be represented by their sem'ctar. lea, Rev. .1. H. James. of Rockville, and ii. H. Snooper. of Bull’s Bridge. The general object of the meetings is to awaken a new interest in temper- ance in our Sunday schoolsand to dis‘ cuss ways and means of advancing temperance workanloag young people. Brown College Public and Friends Dance in Music Hall. 111111111 111"“‘111111 111111 The Gallery Filled With Spectators Who Enjoy the Animated Scone Below~Nclghborina Towns Well Represented. The principal social event for the ”933“ Will? the preliminaries. “5 ‘01 liyoumrer society people of The Nor- lows: “Id 1111111.; it‘ devolves upon me to address you. and in so doing the three words that constantly in trade themoelves upon my mental 111 151011 anti like 11111111111111 about will not down. tire hospice, Ich'oumspice. plos .picowlo‘ok 'b‘ncit look ar.oundI look gonads below..- club“ to be - 1117311011 condi- ‘ Itio‘In, as has 1111 1111 pen the case. .111: oonlher InJ 111111. who the adoltion idil tee ’ s11). 1111111111 dosing the year, and the record of the work was quite astonishing. when 0110 came to reckon it in the 1111111 11111111 Miss i’ianco then took the chail and called for the report of the Nominating Committee, which was given by the Chairman, Mrs James G. (ir,ogory as follows: "In' submitting 0111 1"ep01t for your appiIoviil the meinbels of the Nomiaat lug Committee of the Central Club tee confident that you will recognize. with them. the colutosy and helpfulness towards the club which have induced so many busy Women to stand for of- fice and if elected. to bear the burden of the work. “As a committee we are proud or every, woman upon our list, and re- s‘pectfuliy submit the following names”: President—Dr. Emily V. D. i’ardee. Vice Presidents-Mrs Henry 11. Barroll. Mrs. Frederick Belden. 1111's. William D. Vern'um, Mrs. Charles Den )1 s. I'I‘rensurer—Mrs. l". S. Lyon, .lr. Secretary-Mri1.Walie1 E. Smith. Executive Boarllw'l‘ho Olin-111s. and Mrs Robelt Van i311ron.iiils.11e Cale. 11113111111111“ Street. l‘)ur;ion bile. Wii liam Randall Smith. Mrs. Henry 11. 1(‘hcgory. Mrs. George R. llyington, Mrs A. it. ll. nattcson, Mill itobert SIer moul V1111 lluren Miss Helen l1 or- r s The membenz of the Nominating Committee were Mrs. J. 0,. Gregory. Mrs. Dexter Hitchcock. M18. W. H. Baldwin. lilies l) S. Pinneo, Miss Mal 0. Cmtis. The ticket as presented was unani- mously and enthusiastically elected. and after a cup of tea the club ad learned and the new board met to or- ‘ I 1 1111111211.” KEEPING THE HARBOR OPEN. Propellers mocking the lot in the I, Channel to the Bound. The propellers of the New York and Norwaik Steamboat Coinpdny. are en- gaged in keeping the harbor open to the Sound The Eagle went up to 11111111111 this morning. and opened the chandol from 8011121 Norwaik to Nor- ' walk. I'l‘lle prophller City of Norwalk ' at Whitestone. 7.1. everal days before I ask here. The ice ‘Vbor, which 1101111111 or. iii much thicker 11 rectum. and the 111111111111“ ma 19111111, making it lrhposslhl a to 1 to boats to break th 1151111th111 elation at the Allyn rider in commotion ‘ dust of the unoc- 8111111 013‘me“ of the (1111i r of the hon- 1‘1 walks and surrounding towns, this sea. pupils of ‘Brovm's Business College to their friends. last night; in Music Hall cupied during the evening for dancing. while the airflow was filled with spec tutors. who fully enjoyed the animated as pleasant and enjoy able as any man held in- the ball: once the inception eclipsed any hero tofore. given. it being almost impos- sible to“ dance at times timing the evening. large delegations. the school having many students from these two towns. Stamford and Bridgeport were also represented , members of Professor Nowell’s danc- ing class attended in a body 111191- the lesson in Arlou Hall was over. The idea of the reception was conceived by the students ,und carried by them to a successful conclusion. The dancing began curly in the evening, and con- tinuud until after 1 o’clock. The dance was Informal, and the 111- ulost cordiallty existed among the guests in attendance. The scholars looked after their comfort in the most thorough manner. and received many deserved compliments on the success of the affair. The active members of the recep- tion committee were Elinor Olmstead and Percy Wilson. and they cordially received all guests.‘ The floor was very capably' managed by Howard Bouton, assisted by Oscar Squires and William Phillipson. Jesse's orchestra of five pieces fur alohcd the music, which was of an ex cellent quality. ‘ During the intermis- sion there was a vacal solo by S. i.. Clary. who gave illumcntllal'n Sun- shine and Rain, exhibiting a well- trained voice, of wide range and very pleasing quality. l-le wnsobliged to respond 1.11 an encore. singing To the Storm Wind, by Carl Evers. Miss Maude l’urdy Keelcr, of Norwalk, was the accompanist. The refreshment table was under the direction of Ellis 10. Howard. There were twenty dances on the order. and it was nearly 1 o'clock when the final one was danced. Brown's College is now conducted under the direction of (1001 as E. Bar-I into. who is plesidont of tho empor- ation. lie is meeting with deserved success. THE CONCERT LAST NIGHT. .--H-~~ A Well Pleased Audience and Wall Bond-rod Program. Methodist M. E1 Church. was a very pleasing occasion. the selections given bolus each rendered in a most credit- able manner. and enthusiastically en- sured. The program follows: 11.le Solo-"Ballade." I Chopin. Mrs. Pearl Whittaker-Thorns. 2. Soprano Boiu~"00quctte." Strciyki ‘Mlull ll.arrietM Heath. . 3 Recitatione‘flhe Painter of Seville " Mi in A311” Golden. 1.111111111111111 Acloi"l)ousiasa. 111111111111 and Sweet 1." Mareton , Miss Amy Wood. 6.81am) Solo—~"Drean1 of Love, " lest Mrs‘. Pearl Whittslior- Thorns. ii Tenor Solou"Daddy.“ (by request.) ‘1 Mr. Harry Pepper. 7. Boprltno Solo-— “The Rosary." . Rogers "Violets." Ellen Wright W also on 1A 11111111. . 1.011» 11111111111 by 1... 1 it" son, was the leceptlon tendered by the 1 . Evc1y foot of the floor space was no 7 11.111. Wl‘ proved lolly, . 111 point of 11111111111411 ‘. Westportgsno Dorian sent. in the gathering. The ,1 1C. .,_ 1‘8 atta 00111 9 11133311111111“ chili 11?? The, concert last niuht. at the Elm ‘ 1 in recon as Miss Harriet M. Heath. ‘ , d W 11111111 311111111. can... b! 1 City 1111111111111 1111 11113 “1111111 111 Officials Taking Every P‘recoulicn to Prevent Contagious Discuss in The NorWalki;"n1-id A1111 c1. Operation. ‘ m The members of the South Norwalk Board of Health have been actively ensued the past few weeks in looking into the matter of vaccinating the chil- drenx in attendance at the various schools in South Norwallt. and have compiled a table of statistics showing the number of children that have been vaccinated and those that havc'not. There are still fears of small pox spreading to South Norwolk and it is probable that an order will be issued by the Board of Health. compelling ev- ery child to be vaccinated by the mid- dle of March. unless they have already been. or can show a physician's certifi- cate that their health will not permit of SiilflLNTS’ RECEPTION it. The officials of the Health Beard are taking every precaution to prevent con- tagious diseases in The Norwalks. and they should have the hearty compara- lion of every citizen in their efforts. Too much care cannot be taken in this respect by eoeryone interested in the welfare of the town. The following figures will show the percentage of children that have not been vaccinated: Franklin Street School. American and Foreign American (Mixed) 21 6 13 10 15 iii 21 8 , ’21 H 17 Persian H 164 Concord 11111159113111.1511. ‘ American and Foreign Amelican Foreign 31120 iii I83 211 '21 iii 1’13 ll W 164 For. 104 164 32! Total vaccinated. Total not vaccinated. . 1 S 6' l 1 2 . 6 . 1 .11;- n 2 5?. Kin'g'ien n; ' D. R. 1". G. Iii. -iiiwlwiili lill Am. and For. ~ 4—4113 iii—~13“ 111 1110 473 816 .7- 1289 “our CLUB or-‘Hcsns. List of Candidates to be Voted on at the Annual Meeting. ‘.H R.Smitk.F1ederick A. Hill, Wli 1111111 11‘. Acton, H. A. Mathewson. ‘P N. Knapp, tho nominating committal of, tho Norwalk Yacht Club, has so looted the fodowlng list of candidate: of silicon of the club, to be voted for at the annual meeting. to be hold on the‘ Add lnot.: Commodore—Clarence P. Osborn Vice Commodow~Allred E. Chas mar. Hear Commodoreal-lu'bcrt E. Blob 0? Treasurer-«Howard Mosaman. Secretary-George E. Curtis. Assistant Secreta1y~Victor W. hier- ris. Measulcr—«Alonzo W. Smith. Governing ‘ommittoo -~ Samuel 1.1111111, Edwa‘rd 10 Barbara. Albert Mossman. Robert E. Bishop, w. ll. l’nlmel. urge E 01117- 1N01ton. A111. 131 2915 Concord. li‘Iran kiln. 427 RECEPTION IPIOR Misc ISTllAYER. 'filv ‘ L V. f f - Frank A. r1111. and Daughters. Mrs. makufidllioglv dove a small recs tion 011 Ill noon. PsigpI 11 my, Btrtyermgiim Melanoma}! 1 , venue is was as e n Helm 11’ iii 11111111151119 ' I .‘l. J. Wooley, were served 111.1111.- are the decorations Mio‘se 1?? ram 11: o 11 ' 'l‘h Thomfsw Edwin ' board and Min coo 13.;Dlokcrmsn. , 11111111 “111111 1111111116“ and 111.111 ville furnished; the. music. which qu W DEG!“ 0N l‘N‘ MANZIUOND. 1131881060 311G! tidied 1111' the case at 1! mi ‘ ably on tho‘ tor Mrs. in an 111! 11111111, by 111-1.4 ,. brown. .11.. 11nd litre. , Waldo 0. 311133?! New York, Mm 1' c.1511. -] 131111 or waiters to 1 1. ntortaiomont dren of the .. 1 rd to make 1111 ’it was. and felt -éprom'amme was seated. the par- 1.1.1.1111. it was ‘ JAEPapa Through the ’tihur ' Hoyt. Mary » lli‘ Keyworth. ioniui lira ed 11111111; quaint chino. BUSYBAY: TH'AHTFUHB lloXtto Ltcl'Dtym for New 81131- not: Below the Assembly. IMPORTANT BILLISI PRESENTED Licence to 1161111 Cars-—chlnlec ticn of 111111111 Implomcnts~ Shodnyfl‘ll‘ol‘ all Playing -— Eioct‘rlocul nReJocled. HARTFO 1ID‘1. February il—The next to "thc at day for new business lmfore the present General Assembly was a busy "o“ne'.‘ Some 300 bills were presented. anion the. were a num her or 1.111.311.1111 ills rotating to elec- iric roads; h‘ho moat mportaut was 1- Hon 111111111111 maven. provid ing er 11 111111111; 119 lec’tric cars in this state. as 111‘ do ’a 1h". in other statliis 1131118 "u‘oo .3100 if) 350 for each freight car, the money to be divided between the towns Where ‘ulI ‘11. ten table and the roads operate. A bill providing for the disinfection of all burners implements was pre mated by Mr. Seymour. of Colebrook. A bill providing for convict labor on the hiuhwavsof towns in which the offense is committed was introduced by M1. Tyler of 1111111111111 The bill slovll'los that the court may impose 1on days of such hard labor as equal to thirty days In jail, on to six months. House Chairman Tucker, oi‘ the Finance Committee. reported unfavor- blll to authorize New Haven to issue bonds. Mr. Tucker aaid that a number of such bills had been presented for a number of cities. and that while the reputed author had walked up and down the corridors ‘WCIY day he had not seen fit to appear '01 his bills. Mr. Tucker suggested amid much laughter that the author “(in phase himself." A bill providing that a die of each newspapel printed in English he kept ‘11 the slate libraly was warranted by Mr. House]. of New Haven. Mr. Conrad. of Huntington. presentv “d a bill legalizing Sunday baseball be- tween the hours of i and 7 11. n1. Mr IWiLliams of Glastonbury. pro 11exited a bill making oyoslaht tests for school children come triennially, in- steal of annually An unfavorable report of the indi- "lary committee was made on the sub- ~titutlou of electrocution for hansinw, The bill was rejected by a vote of the Illouse. The bill plohibitina the death pen- alty for minors was also rejected. Mr. Housel. of New Haydn put in '1. bill ordering the sprinkling of 111 sets where railway tracks are laid A bill prohibiting policy playing was sent up. Mr. Freeman, of Hartford. intro duced a bill as follows: “That the am of 861.000 be appropriated for the erection of a state weather observa- tory at Middle Haddam, under the direction of that peerless metoerclial. "cl soar and weather prophet. Horace lohnson. the expenditure being condl~ ‘ionai on the agreement by Mr. John 1'ono‘ornlnir the weather at least one 1‘81 week in advance and promulgate them ' throusb the daily press.” An important telephone b l was sent by Mr. Banks. of F1). rfleld. it limits churns:m for house service to m 71 year: fond face. 1840: for municipal officials. 12631119111111 that such rates 1111111111 not include lone distance service Iimltlnx such too to those in use at 111111 a bill order ngcail automobile use... to license A d 'dlco to come to a o 1 radar when in dunner V a norm. mack return bill in the in- ‘11 ckhold r11 war presented . ,‘foilei Waterbury. it .1 1 than treasurer .of every ion a ho ll malts morn an- oubtnlucictzrcoliu’cntonnd 111 11111111111111 1111111111 mansion! 1111th 111111 ‘ recite 1111111 3111111111 host i118- 1111111 '1 cordial response ' ‘ as one car and. son to make regular stated predictions ‘ ‘ I booths amount of 11’ apltcl stool: 1 ‘iJudocHolliSierGranis 11 Permanent injure? lion Aooinsi Jeffries-Ruhlin Boxing Contest. CINCINNA'II, February 14——Judg'c Iiollistcr today granted a permanent injunction against the Jcl’hics- Rulilin boxing contest planned to be held in Sacngcrfcst Hall tomorrow night. The case will be carried to the Circuit and Supreme C curls, and the contest will be postponed until a final dision is reached in the highm courts. m..— To Search for the Luoeme. ST. JOHNS. N. F.. l'ebruary 14-Nothing further has been received confirmatory of the supposed wreck of the Britsh steamer Lucernc. Captain Reid, which sailed from Ardrossan, January 24. for St Johns. N. F. .. coal laden, and Was thought to be thé vessel wrecked near liacaiicn. on the coast of vaioundland All-concern- cd in thc L11ccrne.howc1c1', fear 1111: worst. A tug will start this evening to make .1 search 111 the vicinity oi Bacahcu. It was lcalned today that the crew of the British Ibrig Emulat— 111.01' St. Johns, (which was abandoned December 20. in midoccan) were not on bonld the L11ccrnc.IThcy form part of the crew of the steamer Southern Cross. which is coming from London. More wreckage has been found at Blackhead. all belonging to a schooner or a.squarc rigged vessel. 1' our vessels the Challenger, the Arc Light, the Rosina and the Minnie are due in the vicinity. and 0111‘ of them must be the wrecked ship. Gen. Gordon Robbed of Valuable Papers. CHICAGO. February 14~Thc Record this morning says: General John B. Gordon, who is delivering a course of lectures on the confederacy, was yesterday robbed of his overcoat in a pocket of which were passes which entitle the former confederate general to transportation over all the principal railroads and checks and pap- are which he values at $4 000. General Gordon left his overcoat on a chair in the writing room of his 110th while he added a few touches to a lecture he was to tie- liver Dundee. lowa. When he finished writing the coat was none, and a young man whom the general had noticed' 111 the room had disappeared. Lhc [10110: are scorching for the man Shot his Son with a Revolver. \‘I' W HAVEN, chruary 14...; \lexandcr 1. razor, Sr., aged 51, lix 111p; on Spring street West Havc11,shot his 3011 Alexander with a rctrolvur while the latter was eating: breakfast this morning. and than committed suicide. llie bov was not scriouslv wounded, and will probably rcco1 cr. lllc reason giv on for the shooting 15 that about three weeks ago the father made an attack on his wife. and his son took the latter’ 5 p.1rt.tllcrcby incurring the cumii} of his father It 13 believed that the man was deranged when he committed the deed He and his family moved to West Haven from town about a year ago At that time he was adjudged insane in Iowa. No Hitch in the Steel Deal. NE W YORK, 11c bruary 14~1l111 Eevcning Post says: Judge (Jory. oi ledcrai StochMax Pain. of Steel and Wire, and Francis Lyndc Stetson, rcprcsé’niing J.l’ic1'po11t Morga11.ha1c been 111‘ con- icrcncc most of the dayu upon the matter of the steel arrangement. I‘ioliu W. Gales. .11 Loldluq to the \V all Street News, says there iS no. bitch in the deal. that melythmg is gomg on smoo’thly. Mr. Clif- im'.d director of Steel and Wire, is not sure whether his company will hr. merged. It was said to day that some of the companies which have been mentioned in rcpmls of the merger are likely to be outsuie the deal when the great deal has been consummated. 1 Ice Blockade in East River. N!" W YORK l‘cbl11a1vl4—-'l‘l1c icc blockade in the East and North rivers and the bay was not so serious today as it was yester- day but it was bad enough to seriously impede steamboat traffic, 111111111 11.1mm instances to completely prevent it. 'ihc Wall Street. South, Ilamilion and lhirty- ~Nintl1 Sticct Brooklyn ferries were forced to practically suspend business, but the big Staten Island and Central Railiond of New Jersey boats ran at irregular inter- vols. No Fall River Boats Sold. Nit W YORK. February 14—‘ No hall River boats have been IIbohglli for a Canadian line between Buffalo .1111lMon1't1.nlvin.I‘0- r011to,"sai11 a Fall River Linc offu 121] today. “While we have noth- ing to do with the selling of boats as they all belong to the New Y ork. and New Haven Railway Company we heard a rumor that some boats had been looked at for such a line. They were old sound beats, out of date and no longer 111 Insc. and I 11111 strongly of the opinion no purchase will be made." Beers Driven out of Phillipsiowll. LONDON.1'cbruaryl4~——Tiic Evening News today. prints 11 despatch from Cape Town. dated Thursday. February 14, which says: ' "The ovcrm‘ncut here is advised that General 1311141111111 Dc W ct and former President Stcyo cntcrcd Cape Colony and occu- pincd Phillipstown. The British attacked them yesterday, and drove them out of the town with losst’ Rev. Keller Will Probabiu' Recover. NEW YORK, 111111111131 I4-Two of the physicians attending; the Rev. John Keller in Arlington N 1.. liad'a consultation today. and at its. conclusion fiavc out the followings bulletin as to 1111 cam dition: 7"ic patient ms passed 11 comfortabiie 1d ht. Should his physical condition continue to improvcali , chit has or the past few days his recovery is ass11rc1lf’I . MI Suilocaled Danna a Fire. 4—wC1liEf E. Landerscn, of the 111111; the lire in the . 1111 11 beta Kind) fly 1111 ..._..-.__r,_w WANTEW—HOUBI sale for one adult‘ wages expected and rot dress X.Y ., Sentinel one WANTRD~MAIJE I agents to advertise soap. Call between 8 and 9 Leonard street. Norws WANTED—vi POSITIO general housework 117 Roll Good cook. and laundresa. '1 avenue, South Norwalk. 1 WANTED-SITUATION F0, oral housework in email may or three. or to take charge of keeper. References. three last place. 52 Plattsvillo walk. ' FOR RENT-HOUSE 31.. all in good repainw ,w l111p10vemeats and contra _ . ,street, it rooms, gas. set , cold water. not tube, 111 immediately. Keys at E. or on premises. Franco street. “T0 RENT—~Sl‘( 300 view Place, East Norwalln '1' James C. Crows... 9 West are ‘ MW1 Q‘TO LET—FOUR R00, whole house on Connectlc opposite Norwalk Hospital I, 82 North Main str.eet MoNaI North Main St. .4_._. Stnumt Ave; house on Tayl‘, line place with fruit trees, Norwalk; large house and; acres of land. at East Norwa and flats. $4 to $30 per moo mond Bros WM To RENT—NEW SIX R M 1age.aii modern improvemn minutes' walk from trol “313 month. Maple avenue, Eas N" inouile of W. S. Hanforil. Norwalk, of Mrs. S.'C.' W Wall 81... Norwalk. 1 T0 LET—FIRST FLQ R house, 5 [cases Place. Modern . 1eniences. Apply 8. L. Weed. ' ‘ street. T0 LET—STORE 0N WALL low occupied by A. W. Austin. . ession April 1 Apply 8. L. as Wall streqti, 1T0 LET—mi ROOM APART first stoIly, rgymwm 83 WW Rent ' donned? Foo further peril ply office of" 30111 W Ci Washington street. I TO LET—THE COAL YARD 1A insiness at Rowaytou will be flit . 1n lease. on and aftdr Feb. 181. articulars apply H. Pepper. , \lorwalk. To LET~FIRST 81.003 08' .ooms, 81 Woodwa owned. .18: houses and bull lots for Easy payments;seoon11I floor. 5 11 Woodward avenuo. rent I! walk horse Apply 20 Plymouth avenue. F-OR BALh—BMALL HOR ' cheap. Suitable for light drivin quire Solmans's Stable, 80.1% IF.C.IVII .FOR SALE-«MARVIN FIRE ‘ V BURGLAR PROOF SAFE, three 1:,ases four 0 ft. counter cases, I cash register fixtures. etc. at“ cost. Can be seen at 80 Was - St. Delivery April lot. roa BALE—NATONAIL fill logister. ’i‘otal Use, 8,1,» months; also a furnace and I'll tures. Atabargain. Howard Ho 15 Franklin street. South N0"! I take this means ofexpresslnd core appreciations to the 101130! ployes of J. C. Wilson '3 Hal: Col. other friends. for the many lliud shown during and altar the lust of my wife Blanche. JOHN 11311110111111, W 11111111110111). February 111-- eral of the Rev. 1.1101111111111111“ by the Rev. it. ‘ ' the church and the the church choir. “é borne by colored on was in the old 11011151111119 when Mackerel. IMMENIITY A commentary 1111 Alum is the folio by General Fricdrlciae time since n 1111111112 from anoint loss 11 here to Nome to b Billie, to which planet teased by. 11 cotton three 11101111111 or than 01113:“ '