I EVENING GAgE-TTE. . WEED AT THE POST OFFICE IN NOR- WALK As A NEWSPAPER. ‘ 1 MAIL SUBSCRIPTIONS. [DAILY—One year, 93; six months, 81.75; 11:00 months. 81; one month, 40c. WEEKLY—One year, in advance, 81; six ‘ months. 60c.; three months. 350. THURSDAY,SEBTEMBER 29, 1898. -EVES R'AMBLINGS. COMMENT AND GOSSIP AMONG THE WOMEN. BY ONE _ OF THEM. Of the writing of letters in the- pres- ent day there seems to be no end, for on any and every possible occasion a note or letter of some kind or another is necessary. Business letters, notes of invitation and of acceptance or refusal Of the same, etc., all have to be written more or less frequently by every one, al- though every one does not always find the writing of them to be either an easy or a pleasant duty. To write a “good letter,” as it is called—that is, to say “just the right thing in the right language,” to ex- press enough and yet not too much, or, in other words, not to be either too blunt or too diifuse—is a gift that does not come naturally to everybody. Letters of congratulation are, as a rule, easy and pleasant to write—in fact, they might be Called the most simple and agreeable of duty letters—— while the most difficult and most pain- ful are certainly those of condolence and sympathy, and yet both have to be written sometimes, for either of joy or sorrow people naturally both like and look for sympathy of their friends. . More particularly is this the case in times of trouble, for, even though they may not realize it at the moment, sympathy is more grateful to the mourner than many people think. Even though they do inot seem to notice or appreciate it when oifered, they reallydo feel it, though perhaps unconsciouslyhand they as certainly remember it afterwards. Every one has not the pen of a ready writer, and therefOre such a one may find it difficult 933311130 write aletter of kind Words and good wishes, for if they are, expressed too shortly they sound formal" and cold; and if too dif- fusely, the recipient is apt to describe the letter as gushing and to fancy the Writer insincere. When a daughter’s engagement is settled the mother announces it to the relatives and intimate friends, and all those to whom she writes should answer the letter without loss of time. When sending a wedding present the donor should write a note of good wishes and congratulation to go with the present, and the recipient should Write a note of thanks at once, to ac- knowledge both the gift and the letter of congratulation that accompanied. it. Now that winter is approaching the feminine mind progresses from the enticements of millinery openings to the coZy bedeckment of the home, and the sitting room comes in for first con- templation, being, as it is, the real living room of our abode, whether as large as a Vanderbilt mansion or a seven room and bath rented by the month embodiment of “hozne, sweet home.” ' The sitting room, being a much less formal apartment than the drawing room, it is not necessary that it should contain any “show” pieces of furni- . ture, but bobks, easy chairs,_good-sized tables, lamps and writing tables—any- thing calculated to add to its general comfort. Above all things, it should reflect the individual tastes and habits of the people who are to occupy it. . In such a room the decorations should be kept quite simple in character and chosen with the idea of forming a good back ground for both pictures and furniture. ' Ifa patterned wall paper is used, the design should be one which the eye follows with pleasure, and the coloring is better subdued than light, as rooms that are too light one grows tired of, but when the room is rather small it is wise to have a Derfectly “plain paper, which has the effect of in- creasing the apparent size. =<y 1.92.714. ye... _ ‘vr - Feminine Chat. p ,COmpany manners are in reality no manners. If we could only discipline our wishes ‘ how much happier life would be. , Love and loyalty aretwo of the beet emotions in either man or woman . The greatest evidence of self-contra] is to suppress aj'ustifiable sarcasma ‘ Sometimes . after “ordering: it. up” the partner decidedly “turns-.., one down.” ' . . A pair of tight boots will make you in seasons ' forget all the other sorrows in the world. . . 'If invalidism has any compensation it is to be fOund in the ease of a roll- ing chaIr. . There are people who not only can- not take hints, but who fail to under- stand kicks also. ‘The woman who talks mest about her love affairs is the one who experi- ences the least real emotion. By the howls emanating from it, we judge that the baby is not cutting! teeth, but that the teeth are cutting the baby. .The bitter tears shed In longing for ahome that we have are sweet com- pared to those that burn the eyes of the one homesick for a home that is game. Men as Carele’ss as Women'. There seems to be an idea that the average woman is the individual who persistently and wilfully outrages her digestion; but there is much evidence in favor or equal carelessness on the part Of men. At a railroad lunch- counter last Sunday evening several middle-aged, well-dressed, intelligent- looking men, evidently prosperous businessmen en route to New York for the week’s work, were noticed sat- isfying their appetites in what seemed a most reprehensible manner. 4 One made his meal entirely on a full quar- ter of a large apple pie, taking as sec- ond course a. cream cake. This man looked like a scholar, and it was no- ticed that two books which he put down' beside him while he ate were of a character that denoted thoughtful reading. Another ate a sandwich and took as dessert something that is call- ed “tried pie" and is an abominable edible peculiar to New England lunch- counters. The others of the set be- stowed equal attention upon pastry and cake, to the exclusion of the simpler food that was to be had. All ate with the keenest relish, indicating that the diet they enjoyed and presumably took regularly was before them. L W In Dotted Swiss. Dotted swisses and sprigged muslins are extremely popular this summer. In the latter material a charming gown had a white ground, on Which were scattered tiny pink rose buds with here and there a knot of pale blue ribbon tying them. A dainty dotted swiss has the cor- sage arranged to wear with a jabot or front of different material. The material is laid in tiny tucks from the shoulder down to about five inches, and is gathered the-waist line. The jabot, of fine white muslin,.is bordered with ruches of dainty lace. A criISh collar of white taffeta encircles the neck. If a cloth is wetted in vinegar and then wrung out as dry as possible with the hands and wrapped round cheese, and then the whole put in a large paper bag and kept in a cool place, the cheese will retain the moisture and freshness of a new-cut cheese. and will not would. FOR SALE. FOR SALE~House at Broad River, 6 rooms and basement; new barn; lot 75x200; chicken house and fruit. W. H. Byington, Insurance, GAZETTE Building. MS tf FOR SALE—House on Franklin ave nue, water and sewer connection; barn and hennery. W. H. Byington, Insur- ance, GAZETTE Building. MS tf FOR SALE OR RENT—House on Camp street; 13 rooms, modern im- provements; barn and large carriage house. H. Byington, Insurance, GAZETTE Building. MS tf FOR SALE—Three fine building lots on Wilton avenue. 0. E. Wilson, Insurance, GAZETTE Building. N30 tf FOR SALE—On N cwtown avenue, a fine house of 10 rooms, hot and cold water, furnace, etc. Lot 95x400. Will be sold cheap if taken at once. W. H. Byington, Insurance, GAZETTE Build- ing. ' D29 tf FOR SALE—Two building lots on Newtown avenue, 60x200. W. H. By- ington, Insurance, GAZETTE Building. , D29 tf FOR SALE—One'of the best building lots in the city; five minutes walk from Bridge. , Water and. gas on street. W. H. Byington, Insurance, GAZETTE Building. . . N30 tf OR SA LE—A hOuse on Wilton ave- nue, 6 rooms. Will be sold cheap. W. H. Byington, Insurance," GAZETTE Building. ~ N30 tf snugly in at . l THELVLNIN To” RENT. -. - ~ I ‘0 RENT—The Geo. H. Waterbury " place, on Marshall street, City of Norwalk. Inquire of C. E. Church, 21 1 $2731: 0 RENT—A large hall in the GA- ZETTE Building. Apply to Charles Arch street. Olmstead, Masonic Building. I N 30 tf .. WANTED. AN TED.~—To Loan $1,500 at ’6 per cent. Security, $5,000 first mort- gage note on good property and due in eighteen months. Apply Attorney, Room 3, Masonic Building, Norwalk. S 22 1w. ANTED—Houses and. Real Estate to sell. W. H. Byington, Insur- ance, GAZETTE Building. N30 tf ANTED—Contractors to know that the Fidelity and Deposit ' Co., of Maryland, furnishes surety. W. H. Byington, agent, GAZETTE Build- i ng. N30 tf DIVIDENDNOT ICE. ' FAIHFIELDnOOUITY SAVINGS [INK- NORWALK, CONN., Sept. 22nd, 1898. At a meeting of the Directors of the Fairfield County Savings Bank held this day, a dividend at the rate of four (4) (per cent. per annum, was declared to epositors, from the earnings of the six months ending Sept. 30th, 1898. The same will be entered on pass books and paid on and after Oct. 10th, 1898. VICTOR S. SELLECK, 3‘! Sec’y. and Treas. g Comprchcnds s i x 5’ 9w 0"“ Schools. The L A w School (with D a y Wnl'yersify. an Ii Evening Chlsson) W JIGdicflI College, Graduate School, Pedagoqu, ENGINEERING and UNIVERSITY COLLEGE. For circuam 8 address L. J. Tom nkins. Registrar. Washing— ton Square. New York City. Milllnery, OPENING . AT N CW STORE 32 Main Street. Opposite the N. Y. Grocery Store. Sept. 28h, 29th and 30th Elegant assortment of trimmed Hats, Bonnets, Walking Hats, Turbans, Sail- ors, etc. All are cordially invited to call. Ladies own Material made and trim- med by first class New York millin-ers. MRS. W. FAWCETT, AGT. HOyt’S Theatre. SATURDAY, OCT. 1. MATINEE AT _ 2:30 ,_ O’OLOCK. J ohn W Is‘ham’s ROYAL EUROPEAN~AMERICAN OCTOORONS. Presenting an Original Musical Farce A TENDEBLOIN 000".- 25 COLORED ARTISTS - . 25 A ll new songs, dances and specialties Prices: Matinee, 10, 25; Night, 25, 35, 50. @Seats now on sale at Plaisted’s and Weed’s drug-stores. O. E. Wilson, GEN AL -:- INSURANGE Real Estate and Invest- . . ment Agent, . . Room 3 GAZETTE BUILDING. NORWALK, '- - CONN ' MONEY TO LOAN J. IL- JENNINGS. ; UNDERTAKER! No. 7 MAIN STREET. NIGHT BELL ATOFFICE. .1. WE HAVE OPENED i'NEWJEWElBY'STflR at '96 washingtoHSt., South Norwalk. Image of the public. It will be our purpose ioconduct this store on the same lines and in the same liberal manner as our other store, and with a first class stock and prices as low as possible, bespeak the liberal pat- . We will carry aCOMPLETE STOCK OF DIAMONDS WATCHES, CLOCKS, CUT GLASS and everything that . is usually carried by a First-Class Jewelry Store, -.We make a specialty of our OPTICAL. DEPARTMENT which is Complete in every respect. In Watch and Jewelry repairing we do first-class work. at prices as low as consistent with ’gOod workmanship. . We cordially invite you to inspect our New Store. ¢.. .1. SPENCER coo. ‘ 1 " To THE HONORABLE, THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES or OF NEW Roan. RICHARD A. IIccURDY," President. 1. Statement for the Year Efiding Dec.3l,’9 . According to theStandard of the Insurance Department of the State of New York. EN30MEO Received for Premiums . ‘. . . ' . . From all other Sources, . . , . . .. $42,693.20! 99 11,469,406 24 554.162.1508 23 DISEUESEMENT’S. $13,279,630 66 T0 ,Policy-holderslfor Claims by Death .9 . . To PoliCy-holders 'for Endowments, Dividends, etc. . 12,712,424 76 '10,132,005 57 For'all other Accounts . .. . . ., . _ . I l ’ ’ ' '5369‘3'49060 99 N . . AQSEVESO 5 United States Bonds and other Securities - . . . $132,017.34! 45 First Lien Loans on Bond and Mortgage . r . . 69,423,937 31 Loans on Stocks and Bonds . . _ . ‘ . . .. 12,§80,308 00 Real Estate . , , . .' . . , . ' . ‘21,618,454 88 Cash in Banks and Trust Companies . . . 11,705,195 82 Ecrued Interest, Net. Deferred Premiums, etc. . . . 6,141,200 20 '- " . $253,786,437 66 Reserve for Policies and other Liabilities - . . W surplus o 0' I o — 0 o, o W Insurance and Annuities in Force ' ‘ . -. ‘ - . $936,634,496 63 , wave carefully examined the foregoing Statenient and find the same to becorrect; liabilities calculated by the Insurance Department. CHARLES A. PRELLER, Auditor. From the Surplusa dividend will be apportioned as usual, . ’chort of the Examining Committee. Office of the Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York. , 'I'IIE, MUTUAL LIFE IISIIBAIIGE GOIPAIIY OF NEW YORK. ' The'undersi‘gned, a Committee appointed by your honorable body, on the twenty- ‘ Second day of December. 1897,to examine the Annual Statement of the Company and to‘ verify the same, respectfully-fl . ' REPORT That, pursuant to the power and authority thereby conferred, the Committee have, at various dates between the date of the said reference and the date of this Report, attended at the office of the Company, and have been waited on by the Treasurer, the Comptroller,the Auditor, and the Cashier, together with the respective assistants of such officers and have carefully gene over all the items contained in the said Statement, and have found the same to be corrc ct. They ' have examined and counted every certificatekof stock, bond and other obligation held by the Company, and compared the prices at which the same are carried in said Statement with themarket quotations, and find the same not exceeding such quotations—in fact, in many cases below them. . They have examined and counted the bonds and mortgages on real property held by the Company, and find the same to be as Statfid- TheY have also verified the valuation of the. Com- pany’s holdings of real estate and have verified the deposfis of money In the various banks and trust companies, and have counted the cash on hand held by the Cashier. . ' .- , . And the Committee certify that all the books, papers, documents, and evidence 0f title of every description neces- the same are accurate, in "good order, and well kept. ' _ . And the Committee further certify that the investments of the Company are of a high order, and that the System and methods adopted by the Company in recording it’s transactions and caring for the assets are entitled to commendation All of which is respectfully submitted. CHAS. R. HENDERSON ELBRIDGE T. GERRY A. N. W ATERHOUSE NEW YORK, January 21, 1898. S. V. R. CRUGER J. HOBART HERRICK JAMES C. HOLDEN loaned. of TruStees- . GEORGE G. HAVEN ADRIAN ISELIN JR. GEORGE S. BOWDOIN WILLIAM C. WHITNEY .WILLIAM RoCKErELLER JAMES N; JARVIE CHAS D. DICKEY JR. ELRRIDGE T. GERRY JAMES SPERER; Hmmv H. ROGERS Jim. W AUCHINCLOSS THEODORE MORFORD WILLIAM BARCOCK STUYVESANT FISH AUGUSTUS D. J UILLIARD CHARLES E. MILLER WALTER R. GILLETTE . H. WALTER WEBB FREDERIC CROMWELL J ULIEN T. DAVIES A. N. VVATERHOUSE S. V. R. CRUGER CHARLES R. HENDERSON RUFUS W. PEOKHAM ‘ J. BonART HERRIOK WM. P. DIXON ROBERT A. GRANNISS SAMUEL D. BABCOCK RICHARD A. MOCURDY JAMES C. HOLDEN HERMANN C. VON POST WILLIAM J. SEWELL OLIVER HARRIMAN ROBERT OLEPHAN'I GEORGE E BAKER DUDLEY OLCOTT ROBERT ' A. l‘ GRANISS, Vice—President. r WALTER R. GILLETTE, General Manager. ISAAC F. LLOYD. 2d Vice-President DUEB du—P. BRECK, ‘ Corresponding Secretary WILLIAM J. EASTON, Secretary. . ALBERT KLAMROTH, Assistant Secretary, FREDE RIC CROMWELL, Treasurer. ‘ JOHN A. FONDA, Assistant Treasurer. JAMES TIMPSON. 23 Assistant Treasurer. WILLIAM P. SANDS, Cashier. EDWARD P. HOLDEN, Assistant Cashier. ' EMORY MOCLINTOCK, Actuary. - .f . JOHN TATLOCK,".}R , Assistant Actuary. ‘ ;;.-;.,:,f' CHARLES A, PRELLER, Auditor. , - ’ WILLIAM W. RICHARDS, ComptrOller. - ’ C. CLIFFORD GRETSINGER, ASuistant Auditor. HENRY S. BROWN, Assistant Comptroller . ‘ JOHN C. ELLIO l‘, Superintendent of Domestic Agencies. , EDWARD LYMAN SHORT. General Solicitor. - MEDICAL DIRECTORS: . » ELIAS J. MARSH, M. D- GRANVILLE-M. WHITE, , M D; « G. S. WINSTON M. D. Consulting. NICHOLS a stunner, easel Agents. sary in such examination have been freely submitted to the Committee by the said officers and their assistants, and that 5
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