Vol. VI. Whole No. 1501 ‘— H Price One Cent DIAMOND ROBBERY. Thieves Enter the ——House of L. E. Dennis at South Nor- ‘- walk. Gold Watches and Silverware Also Gone. Thieves made a rich haul between 8 and 9:30 o’clock last, night, at the resi- dence of Lloyd E.'Dennis on Quintard avenue, South N orwalk. Mr. Dennis, who is a member of the firm of Dennis & Blanchard, Straw hat manufacturers. left his home shortly after supper and went to the hat fac- tory on Water street. where he had some duties to ptrform. After he left, Mrs. Dennis not caring to remain in the house during her husband’s absence, put on her wraps and went to make a call at the residence of ex mayor W. B. Reed on the same avenue, leaving the house vacant. During the absence of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis, thieves effected an entrance to the house by breaking out the glass in the south window and turning back the catch. After gaining an entrance they ran- sacked the house and carried off a gentleman’s gold hunting case watch, a ladies’ gold, watch, hunting case, a solitaire diamond ring, a pair of dia- mond earrings, an Irish Spa necklace and solid silver forks and spoons to the value of $100. In addition to the jewelry the thieves carried away a black cheviot suit and two overcoats, one a spring and the other a winter coat,both being of a gray mixed cloth. The burglary was discovered on the return of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis and word was immediately sent to the police, and Chief Vollmer telephoned to all of the surrounding towns in hopes of cap- turing the thieves who left no clue be- hind. —Don’ t miss the reopening of Lock- wocd’s hall to- night, by Philharmonic club. Riverside Cemetery Dflicers. The annual meeting of the stockhold- ers of the Riverside Cemetery associa- tion was held at the office of John H Light Monday evening , resulting in the re-election of the follow1ng direc- tors: R. H. Rowan, F. St. John Lock- wood, Christian Swartz, John H. Ferris. John H. Light, George I. Buxton and Enos Kellogg. At a subsequent meeting of the direc- tors the following oflicers were elected- 3 R. H. Rowan, president; F. St. John Lockwood, vice-president; George I. Buxton, secretary; Enos Kellogg, su- perintendent and treasurer. Mr. Light who has served as treasur- er since the Organimtion of the associa- tion, asked to be relieved from further service as treasurer and Superintendent Kellogg was appointed to succeed him. —Parlor Entertainment. The Speaking Circle K. D’s. of First Baptist church will give a parlor enter- tainment consisting of reading, instru- , mental and vocal music on Friday even- ing, at No. 7 Mott avenue. for the benefit of the churcu. .lIise Gertrude Lyon elocutionist, every one welcome, in connection with the entertainment will be held a loan exhibit which will remain open one week. Dec. 2, 3t 0.. Fire Fighters Meet. Regular meetings of the several fire companies were held last evening. At the Phoenix headquarters routine busi- ness was transacted followed by a feast. The Pioneers dropped several non- active members from their roll and re- ceived propositions of a number for membership. The Hope boys transac- ted regular business and “sampled” their new clam roaster. 0 Another Dance. There will be a dance to-morrow evening at St. John & Fiedler’s hall in Broad River. his proposed to hold a dance in this hall every Thursday even- ing, and already the popularity of the of the same has become established. Lovers of the art terpsiehcre will make note of the fact. Hot coffee and sand- wiches will be served free. 0. .. May Go West. Hanford Smith is negotiating with Benj. J. Sturges Jr. , for the purchase of the latter’s restaurant in Brooklyn. If the negotiations fall through Smith will probably locate in South Dakota . where he will attempt to capture a blizzard and a few cold waves. or- Will Meet To- Morrow. The annual meeting of the board 0. management and visitors of the Fair- field County Temporary home will take place here to- morrow afternoon at 1 ,promises he makes. .0 ’.clock l HILL-WEED. Congressman Hill’s Daughter to Wedaon December lath. Congressman and Mrs. E. J. Hill have tO-day issued invitations to the marriage of their daughter Helena Charlotte, to Walter Harvey Weed of Washington, D. C. on December 16th. It is to be a home wedding, with the number of guests limited to the rela- tives of both families, and a small num- ber of the friends of the bride and groom. The bridal party will consist of the bride’ s sister, Miss Clara Hill. as maid of honor, and the bridesmaids, Miss Julia Hill of Danburv, Miss Jessie Hart ofEnglewood, N J . Miss Eleanor Gad-hey of MlltOD‘Uu-dudSN], N. Y., Miss Elsie Hampton of Poughkeepsie, N. Y., and Miss Emma Lockwood of South Norwalk. The best man will be Prof. Louis V. Pirsson of Yale University. The ushers will be Robert Chapman and George Tower, Jr., of the U. S. Geological Survey, of Washington, D. 0., Frederick A. Hill, brother of the bride, and Albert and Howard Moss- man, cousins of the bride. The bridesma1ds, with the exception of Miss Lockwood. were collegg friends of the bride at Vassar. The groom. Mr. Weed is a member of the U. S. Geological Survey, and a graduate of Columbia of the class of ’83. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel R. Weed of Brooklyn, N. Y..' whose summer home is “Midbrook,” Rowayton. Rev. A. H. Wyatt of the Norwalk Methodist church will perform the ceremony. ' -’.____—_. PHILHARMONICS Til-NIGHT. The Superior Musical Program for To- Night at Lockwocd’s Hall. The grand concert to be given by the New York Philharmonic club at Lock- wood’s Hall, is to be for our towna very rarely enjoyed entertainment. Every feature-Of is of the highest char- acter ‘and quality. The sittings are al- ready largely sold to Norwalk’s best and most cultured and appreciative judges of high grade and quality en- tertainment. The following splendid program will be rendered: 1.—-Sr11rp'10Nr. No. XI[ .[ntroduction-hllegro. (1).) Minuet to. ' inale, allegro con spirito NEW YORK PHILHAEMONIO CLUB. 2.——VIOL1NOELLO SOLO,“Caprice Hongrpise" 11 nkler MR. L. W. HOFFMAN. 3.—ARIA from “Traviata.” MISS ZETTI KENNEDY. 4.—VIOL1NSOLO,“Zigeunerweisen,” Sarasate M11. ERNEST BAUER. 5.—TURKISH MARCH, Beethoven NEw YORK PEILEAEMONIO CLUB. . Joseph Haydn Verdi PART II. IFQUABTETTE, Variations. 0p.18. No.5 L.Van Beethoven Two VIOLINS, VIOLA AND VIOLONCELLO. 2.-—FLUTE SOLO. (a. ) Largo from “Xerxes,” (b ) Allegro Scherzando, Ma. EUGENE WEINEB. 3.—(a.) ROMANCE from “L’Eclair.” (0.) PATROUILLE ENFANTINE. NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC CLUB. 4.——Soxos (.a )‘ SMy thoughts are like tgee little birds.” 1 ex S.Gibson (b.)‘ Ever with Thee,” Handel ' Terschak Halevy Gillet Joachim Rafi MISS ZETrI KENNEDY, 5,—DOUBLE BASS SOLO. Op. 216. ME. HENRY LEHMAN.. 6.—COSSACK DANOES, Heinrich Hofmann . NEW YORK PBILHABMONIC CLUB, __< Sons of St. George. The Sons of St. George are a “jolly lot of good fellows” w1th as their lodge name would imply, British ancestors. Last evemng was a semi-annual red let- ter gathering of the Welcome Strangers and included the installation of the fol- lowing oflicers: George Robbins, W. P.; George Smith, W. V. E; Charles F. Paghr, W. S.; David Chittim, W.,T.; Charles Holt, N. M.; William J . Moore, T. After the installation the party ad- journed to the banquet hall and par- took of a feast of good things. The on- casion was brightened with happy reci- tations, songohetc. The installing cf- ficer was Mr. F. E. Readman and be filled the position with proper dignity and grace. ——-———-—<+>—————— 2 Something for Nothing. Mr. R. E. Goldschmidt of Water street propOses giving away a handsome hanging lamp. He enjOys the reputa- tion of selling glassWare of all kinds at astonishing low prices. Every cash purchaser to the amount of twenty-five cents will be given a ticket entitling to a_ chance of securing a hanging lamp for nothing. Mr. Goldschmidt makes but few promises but lives up to all I Aside from the fact that he sells low he gives you an opportunity to get something for noth- ing. Advertise in the‘ GAZETTE. H. Lehman A 1111311111 11111131. Mrs. G. Willis White Instructs and 'Entertains the Cen- tral Club. A Rare Concert for Friday Evening. The month at the Central Club opened most suspiciously yesterday with Mrs.White’s charming and instruc- tive lecture. The speaker, after a pleasant little prelude, announced that she would deal with the development of designing from the earliest known period of the art, to the Graeeo—Roman. She gave a learned, yet lucid descrip- tion of each form of its development, il- lustrating profusely on the blackboard, and handing about exquisite colored original designs to Show each point. This combination of lecture and illus- tration is singularly interesting. show- ing plainly the value of object teaching, and Mrs. White handles it with skill. She is a thorough scholar, as well as a finished artist, and the large company who heard her, felt, when she had fin- ished the allotted hour, like the oft quoted little Oliver, that they longed for “more”. ' Friday evening the club is to be treated to a concert, the programmes for which will be sent to each member to-day. The selections are so exquisite that they must tempt every one so for- tunate as to have the Opportunity, to make every efi'ort to be present. —Don’t fail to hear the celebrated Prifim Donna, at, Lockwood’s hall to- nig t. o NORWALK GETS $l6,577.50. The County Commissioners-Divide the License Money. The county commissioners yesterday divided the license money taken in dur- ing the month of November among the different towns. The following sums were received from the towns in which licenseswere granted: NOrwalk $16,- wich, $6,412.50;Danbury, $3,515; West- _port, $2,185; Huntington, $1,805; Ridgefield, $1,140; Stratford, 3712,50 Bridgeport, $285. The total amount taken in was $53,- 462. Of this sum $2,673.10 goes to the county and the balance to the. towns named above. The total receipts from licenses in Bridgeport since the license year commenced is $121,220, an excess over the estimates of nearly $20,000. ’Twas Not all Smoke. What is termed “a smoker" was held at the Norwalk club rooms last night. Fully 150 gentlemen were present, a large proportion of whom smoked pipes with the fervor of Indians. “It was mighty gOod tobacco” and there was a plenty of pipes and matches. Stories were swapped with a vigor born of righteousness and every one seemed to be glad to have been present. Enlivening songs were “dished out”- by Messrs. Comstock and Pepper and were to a large extent the Spice of the gathering. The Adelphi Glee club also rendered a number of selectibns. Congressman Hill made a timely spech which was listened to with more than ordinary interest. - It was a gathering fraught with inter- est and pleasure to all. The voice seemed to be “please repeat,” and per adventure the voice will be heeded. Again on Top. Our Senator E. O. Keeler won an- other victory yesterday at Bridgeport. The four County Senators met to de- termine upon the one candidate, to which Fairfield County is entitled in the allotment of Doorkeeper and Mes. sengerships at the coming session of the state senate. There were of course can- didates galore for this one place and af- ter twenty ballotings Keeler’scandidate, Andrew B. Wakemau of Fairfield, won the coveted prize. It is 'a cold day when Keeler gets left. ..__————-— “Hope Deferred” etc. Ahearing in the matter of the sol- vency of Mrs. P. A. Betts was held be- fore General Charles Olmstead this morning. A further hearing in the somewhat complicated matter of Mr. Betts’ failure will be listened to by Judge Woodward this afternoon- Pos- sibly by to-morrow the creditors will know as to what foundation there is, for their hopes of realizing on their claims, Company D 'will assemble at. the Armory Friday evening for the purpose with each other. ’ 577.50; Stamford, $17,527.50; Green-- of eating beans and getting acquaigted- ANNUAL 1111115111111. The Hhtpital Assgeiation Elect Directors and Traceaét Other Business. The'annual meeting of the Norwalk Hospital association was held last even- ing at the Norwalk club rooms and the election resulted in but a few changes in the efficient corps of officers. A cOmmittee consmting of W. F. Bishop, B. F. Andrews and E. A. Woodward was delegated to select a site or sites for the proposed new hos- pital and report at a future meeting of the board of directors. Messrs. T. I. Raymond, Rev. 8. H. Watkins and E. O. Keeler were re- elected and R. H. Golding was elected to succeed John W. Mains, as directors. The committee’s report on the sale of the Hammersley property as outlined in yesterday’s GAZETTE, Was received and accepted. Other reports read showed the as- sociation-to be in a sound condition. An important meeting in connection with the aesociation will be held on Monday evening December 14th. .A'MU‘SE‘MENTS. Minnie Lester. Minnie Lester and her excellent com- pany Will open a week’s engagement at Hoyt’s Theatre next Monday evening, in the romantic drama “Molly Bawn.” Six new and up to date Specialties are introduced throughout the play. Seats on sale at Plaisted’s and Pinneo’s stores Thursday. Prices 10, 20 and 30 cents. Miss Lester’s repertoue for the week 'is as follows: “Molly Bawn,” “A Close Call,” “Creole Spy,” “Two Orphans,” “The Search Light,” “East Lynn,” “That Boy of Dan’s,” and “A New York Boy.” A special ladies’ free ticket has been issued for Monday evening and any lady can obtain one by calling at ,Plaisted’s or Pinneo’s stores. A series of popular matinees will be given during the week when the price of ad- mission will be 10 cents to all parts of the house. \ The Turn of the Tide. Oliver Byron and Kate Byron will be the attraction at Hoyt’s Theatre. to- morrow night._presenting “The Turn of the Tide,” which is a romantic comedy drama written by David Hig- gins, author of the “Plunger.” It is full of strong heart, interest, and spark- ling with comedy. - Artesian Well for the jail. The county commissioners haVe de- cided to place an artesian well in the county jail. They find that a big sav- ing can be made to the county and the work will probably be commenced in the spring. It now costs the county $600 a year for water. With a well the expense after the first cost will be less than $50 annually. Bids For Carrying Mails. The Postoflice department willtO-day open bids for carrying the mails on all star and steamboat routes in the New England States for a contract term of four years to begin July, 1897. «~0- New Roads Completed. The new roadways at New Milford and New London built under the direc- tion of the Highway Commission, have been completed. - A Monster Deal. Yesterday the directors of the Com- mercial Cable Company voted to issue $20,000,000 in bonds to acquire the stock of the Postal Telegraph Company. Alfred Harrison who suffered a brok- en ankle while at dork on a loom at East Hampton, Mass, is confined at his home, No. 18 Spring Hill, this city, The accident occurred on Monday, but the victim and the attending physician incline to the belief that he will be able to bobble about as early as Mon- day of next week. Officer Kenney took James Dowd in and out of the cold early this morning, and placed him in the station house. Before Judge Hubbell, this morning, James pleaded guilty to intoxication. He was fined $5 and execution of the judgment suspended. The special parish meeting of Grace church is to be held to-morrow, Thurs-* day, evening at the house of Mr. Rob- ert Van Buren. Matters of special im- portance are to be considered and all parishioners are invited. The grip is about again, and it is not necessary to belong to any lodge in order to become painfully aware of the fact. Frederick B. Farnsworth ,republican, was yesterday elected mayor of New Haven. ' HERE 1111 THERE. An Epitome?‘ of Happenings of of Inter‘kgt to the Public. .Garnered With Scissors and Pencil. Buckingham Post,’ G. A. R. will elect officers this evening. —-The best entertainment up to date, to-night, at Lockwood’ hall. Miss Delia Conley of Astoria, L. I. is visiting friends in tov'vn. Miss Mary Fitzgerald of Stamford is visiting friends in this city. Ne wsman Hayes’ infant child is con- valescent of a severe illness. TO-morrow will be recognized in St. Mary’s church as St. Francis Xavier day. Class meetings at the Methodist church will after this date commence at 7 o’clock. There will be a meeting of the Official board of the Methodist church this evening. Caterer W. F. DeKlyn will furnish the dinner at the county home meeting to-morrow. The annual reception of the Qver River school pupils will take place Fri- day evening. The linen display at I the Boston Store is attracting a large number of purchasers. There will be an election Of officers at the meeting of Buckingham Post this evening. The annual assembly of Clinton Commandery, K. T. will take. place Friday evening;- ' Letter carrier Percy Glendenning is out after game today. He is “petition- ing” with a gun. ' The S. 8. club will give a dance in Lockwood’s hall on Wednesday even- ing, December 30. The matter of the solvency of Mrs. P. A. Betts will be brought before the Probate court tO-day. \ The Women’s Relief corps auxiliary to Buckingham Post, G. A. R. will elect Officers to-morrow afternoon. —_Don’t miss Philharmonic concert to-Iz1ght. No extra price for reserved sea 3. Representatives of a Bridgeport brewery were in town yesterday chas. ing uparainbow boom in their busi- ness. ‘ ‘ William .1. Powell, the fire fighter, is having his exempt papers duly signed and sealed. He will have them ele- gantly framed. Clinton Commandery, K. T. will meet this, evening for the purpose of conferring the Temple degree. And then a banquet. Mrs. Frank H. Rose and children re- turned to their home in Brooklyn to- day, after.a visit with Charles A. Burr of Center avenue. The funeral of Monson Hoyt will be attended from his late home on Main street to-morrow afternoon at 3 o’clock, Rev. S. H. Watkins officiating. A sparring match in Albany between Billy Ernst and Jack Everhardt re- sulted in a decision for the latter. Both men are well-known to Norwalk sports. A horse belonging to Expressman Reynolds slipped and fell on Main street this morning. He regained a standing without having done any dam- age. TheFairfied county meeting of the Woman’s: Auxiliaries of the Board of Missions of the Episcopal church, will be held to-morrow in Christ church, Greenwich. The Porter—Bitch case occupied the attention of the Superior cogt yes- terday and will go on to-day. An at- tempt was made yesterday .to introduce one of the sons of the plaintiff into the case but Judge Prentice decided ad- versely. —The rarest musical treat of the sea- son. at Lockwood’s hall to-night. John Judge of the Bridgeport Herald no doubt means well but he has a peculiar and original way of ex- pressing himself. Possibly because he was. once an aristocrat and drove a horse attached to an express wagon. Thus do the mighty stoop to conquer the mites. 110111 MISS 111M The Latest Ads. Received Be- fore Going to Press. By the People and For the People. FOR SAL E. OR SALE—Benedict. Norwalk newsdeal- or is selling an excelle t ' and Hdlder for 25c. Call andnsegiotunmih’llzlzfen lie-opening of Lockwood’s Hall, N ORWALK. Wednesday Evening Dec. 2. GRAND CONCERT By the famous New York Philharmonic Club, Assisted by MISS ZETTI KENNEDY. Prime. Dona Soprano. Concert will commence promptly at 8. Admission 50c. Reserved seats without extra charge. Tickets for sale at Glendon- ning's drug store. Norwalk. and Plaisted’s So. Norwalk. Hoyt’s Theatre, THURSDAY Dec. 3 lllivor Byron, ’ Supported by the Charming Artiste KATE BYRON, and a competent company in the new and de- 1ightful r omance The 1111 11. the Title 'lle'plété )Wilh Startling Situations and Uproarious Fun. PRlCES:—35, 50 and 75c. Seats on sale at Plaisted’s and Pinneo’s stores H Oyt’s T heatre, ONE SOLID WEEK. ' Beginning Monday Dec. 7. EVERYBODY’S FAVORITE, MINNIE LESTER, inanew repertoire of plays. Opening play Monday evening, December 7th “MOLLY BAWN." Prices, IO, 20 and 30 cents. Wednesday. Thursday. Friday and Saturdafl. Matinee prices 10 cents to all parts of the ouse for ever body. Seats on sale at Plaisted S and Pinneo s stores. “A How York Boy” Saturday Night. 4 Matinees. GIVEN AWAY FREE 2 Fine Huggins lamp. DECEMBER 31813.. 1896. Every cash Purchase to the amount of 25 cents, in either store, entitles you to one chance on a Beau- tiful Lamp, at R. GOLDSGHMIDT’ S l6 & lit Water Street, Norwalk. Telephone Service. The Southern llew England Telephone Co TELEPHONE SERVICE 125 and upwards ‘ OFFERS in this City with an equipment of Metallic Circuit and Long Dis- tance Transmitter at according to the amount and character of the service. For details, address the Local Ofiiee of the Company, Sentinel B’Id’g., Washington St, SOUTH NORWALK.
Norwalk Chronicler