1To Get Customers Ad= ' vertise in Their Favor: ite Paper, THE EVEN= "1N6 GAZETTE! _ Every Reader of THE ' EVENING-z. GAZETTE" is a Buyer. Give Then; a Trial ‘VOL. VIII, NO. 2027 NORWALKT CONN-a SATURDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 31,1898. PRTCE ' ONE CENT. SUBSEHIPTIUN DANEE Y0ung Society People of the Norwalks Dance the Merry Hours Away. A BRILLIANT SUCCESS. erome May Banjo Club Furnish the Music, and Refreshments Served. The subscription dance given by the young society people of the Norwalks in place of the usual S. S. Dance given at this season of the year proved its- selfa most brilliant success. To the enticing strains of music by the Jerome May Banjo Club, pretty" girls in be- witching costumes and their numerous gentlemen friends danced away the hours. Many were also present from out of town. Refreshments were furnished by 4a number of young ladies. Among those dancing were the Misses Julia Lock- wood, Ethel Slater, Alice Cram, Louise Woodward,Emilie Jennings,J eanGreg~ ory, Lucy Harrison, of Atlanta,Ga., Grace Haviland, “Florence Haviland, Alyse Gregory, Vera Wood, Clara Betts, Louise Wood, Grace Adams, Eva Ferris, Helen Swartz, Edith Hunter, Rose Rogers, Grace Seymour, Ethel Keep, Ethel Ferris, Inez Keeler, Agnes Gibbs; also Mr. and Mrs. C. Harstrom, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Benedict, Pro- fessor and Mrs. Chase, Mt‘. and; Mrs. Cito Hatch, Miss Keeler, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hoyt. Among the gentlemen were: Charles Swartz, Seymour Curtis, Charles Wing, Willard Comstock, Rutherford Keeler, Robert Van Buren, Frank Van Buren, Benjamin Andrews. - Albert Mossman, George VVoodw-ard, Edward Parmalee, Louis Leonard, Frederic A. Lockwood, Samuel Hoyt, Reed Haviland, Elbert Fitch, Will Beers, Spencer Adams. John Tread~ well, Frank Ferris, Fred Carder, VVa-rd Gregory, George F. Cram, James Knapp, Victor Ferris, John Cavanagh, Oscar Erdol, Dwight Keep. Several Yale men were also present. Among those in the gallery were: 'Mr. and Mrs. F. St. John Lockwood, Mrs. Frank Hubbard, Mrs.‘ Phelps, Mrs. Charles Dennis, Miss Hoyt, Mrs. Parmalee, Mrs. Frederic Mead, Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Betts, Miss Treadwell, Mrs. Beers, Mr. and‘ Mrs. Hunter, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Leonard, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wood and others. George ————— ‘I-O>r » 7 TMUSEMENTS. Sawtelle Dramatic Company. The Sawtelle Dramatic Company, with the talented young actress, Mlss Jessie Sawtelle, in leading roles, sup- ported by a first class company, will be at Hoyt’s all next week, with matinees TVednesday and Saturday. Monday af- ternoon The Buckeye, and in the oven- ing, Dangers of a Great City, will be the bills, and the repertoire for the week is considered to be very strong. This company has met with success elsewhere and will doubtless meet with a big week here. Seat-s now on sale for Monday matinee and evening at Plaisted’s and VVced’s. -———————<o-o>»-~ Pioneer Calais. The following are the newly elected officers of Pioneer Castle, K. of M. C.: C.-~George Faulds. V. C.—George Spicer. Marshall —-Francis McKeon. Chaplain—T. F. Brotherton. R. S.-——N. E. Peck. F. Eat—«David Chittem. T.—~James Morris. I. G.——Chauncey Platt. 0. G.——George Bradley. Trustee—Richard Nesbitt. —————-—-—<o.¢>—-—-———— St. Josephs. The St. Josephs Sunday—school cele- brated Christmas last night in Music Hall. A pretty little play was pre- sented, the characters in the same taking their parts in a creditable stple. There werc‘ many other attractive features, and 3a liberal dis- tributation of cake confections. etc. M<m>~~~~ No Paper Monday. Monday next being a legal holiday no papsr will be issued from this office on. that day. PLEASING CANTATA. ”Harry’s Christmas Party” at the ,Baptist Church. The Sunday school of- the Norwaik Baptist church held a Christmas festi- val last night at the church, by the members of the school and their friends. A. vocal duet by the Misses Clara and Lillian Bartram and a solo by Miss Laura Sherwood, met with approba- tion as did the cantata “Harry’s Christmas Party” by the scholars. A Christmas tree, with Charles Yost as Santa Claus, resulted in much pleasure to all present. It was altogether a joy- ous occasion. ' New Year’s Eve Parties. Miss Mary Kirby Jennings will en- tertain friends at her home on West street, this evening. Cards will be the feature of the evening. The old year will be watched out and the new year welcomed in. A New Year’s Eve party will be held at the residence of the Misses Alice and Gertrude Lyon, on North avenue, this evening, and at 12 o’clock all attention will be given to the incoming of the new year. ~————————<O..’———~_-_ OBITUARY. CAROLINE B. HINMAN—SEARS. (Contributed) Mrs. Caroline B. Hinman—Sears, a sister of the late Alonzo C. Arnold, died at her home in Peekskill, N. Y., on Thursday afternoon, 29th inst. Mrs. Sears had many friends in town, among the older people, and until recent years was accustomed to Visit Norwalk’ frequently. Very few persons who attain the ad- vanced age of eighty-three years, as did she, are possessed of such rare faculties as were maintained by her un- til the\ last. Possessed of rare personal and intel—. lectual charms, she won the hearts of all those with whom she came in con- tact and her demise throws a dark shadow across many hearts. Beautiful in life, her death was a beautiful Christian sunset. She was an aunt of Charles N. nold, who resides in Camp street. Ar- 4‘ SUNDAY AT THE CHURCHES. wk FIRST CONGRE ‘ATIQNAL CHRUCH.~— Thomas K. Noble, pastor. Services at 10:30 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. In the morn— ing, holy communion and reception of members; in the evening there will be an anniversary praise service, Sunday being the ninth anniversary of the present pastorate, and Dr. Noble will deliver a discourse appropriate to the occasion. Sunday school at 12 m.; In- termediate C. 2). at -l p. m.; Y. P. S. C. E. at (5:30 p. m. NORWAT.K METHODIST CHURCH, Frank A. Scolield, Pastor. Everybody’s meeting to-morrow at 9:30. Communion service with an address on “Beginning the New Year” at 10:30. Topic of even- ing sermon Conditions and Laws of Success in Spiritual Work. Sunday school at 12. Epworth League roll call at 6:15. The program of Christmas music will be repeated._The choir will be assisted by Miss Littlejohn,violinist, and the male chorus. This church will observe the week of prayer and meet-- ings will be held nightly. -————«O>—~———————— Week of Prayer. The week of prayer will be observed in the Norwalk Congregational church next week on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings. The meetings will be in the chapel. The subject for Tuesday evening will be “Our Own Church and the Church Universal,” and Rev. A. F. Beard, D. D., will give a brief address. Wednesday evening the topic will be “ Our Own Communi- ty and the Nations and Rulers,” and will be opened by Wm. E. Marvin. Thursday evening’s topic will be “Our Children—in Our Sunday Schools and Day Schools,” and will be opened by Arthur B. Hill. The meetings will be conducted by Dr. Noble, and members of his church and congregation are asked to set aside these evenings that the new year may be hallowed by prayer. ' ‘ ~—————-—<o.o>—~——————— Dr. Allen Appointed Post-Surgeon. The adjutant-general has appointed Dr. Lauren M. Allen, of South Nor-_ walk, a post-surgeon for Fair-field coun- ty, and he will act in place of Dr. Burke, who is incapacitated by illness.- ‘— Rebekah. There will be a rehearsal of‘ all con- 03rned, principals, chorus and organist, at Grace church, on Tuesday, January 3d. at 7:15 o’clock. Please make it full attendance. H. PEPPER, 1|, _ l "hanged in Hartford , Millii’S MESSAGE. Final Meeting of the Smith Norwaik City Council. FAVORs CONSOLIDATION. Several Reports Read, Accepted and Ordered on. File. The South Norwaik Council of ’98 held its final meeting last night, Presi- dent Hatch presiding. The minutes of the meetings of the, 5th, 15th and 23d were read. and ac~ cepted. Billsto the amount of $2,659 were ordered paid. _ The reports of the- board of health, clerk of the health board, library com- missioners, inspector of plumbing and health officer Tracey were read and accepted. ' The sum of $200 was appropriated to the city hall department. An assessment for $100 against the Consolidated railroad was abated. Abatements on the Day street assess- ments which it is claimed were not, collectable were allowed, and the clerk ordered to draw an order for $15 in favor of E. A. Woodward, who had paid such assessment. / The committee on police reported the total expenses of that department for the current year as $3,490.67, over $135 less than that of 1897. At the close of business Mayor Bo— hannan presented a message conveying conclusions arrived at after serving two years as mayor, in which he recom: mends an amendment to the city char- ter so as to make some person directly responsible for every official act; espec- ially with regard to the expenditure of money. He also suggested the appoint— ment of a commissioner of public works who should be an expert engineer. He recommended the lengthening of the term of office of the mayor to at least two years and the fixing of the term of office for members of the council in a similar manner to that which obtains in the United States senate. He sug- gests suitable compensation for the mayor, and also strongly recommends consolidation. , President Hatch madea brief ad- dress, in which he complimented the board on its efficient service during so far the council of ’98 became a thing of the the past year, after which, as business sessions are concerned, past. ————«o.o>————- Knights of Pythias. The following officers have been elected for the ensuing year by Olive Branch Lodge, Knights of Pythias: C. C.——Charles Sherman. V. C.——George Becker. Prelate——Lidea Show. ' M. of INK—Richard Sweeney. K. of R. and S.—Rufus Smith. M. of E.—Joseph Gorham. M. of F.—Joseph Bartram. M. of A.—Henry Beebe. I. G.—Arthur Wood. 0. G.——~Clilford Clark. Trustee for eighteen months—Rich- ard SVWeene y. ' These officers will be installed next Thursday night, the ceremony to be followed by a. collation. ————-<o.“o>——————— An Enjoyable Lecture. The handsome residence of ex-Senai tor and Mrs. John H. Ferris, on West street, was crowded, last evening, with. the members of the Friday Afternoon club and their guests, to listen to a lecture on Modern Fiction by Professor Phelps of Yale. The lecture was most entertaining and instructive and held the close attention of the audience for an hour. The Professor handled his subject with rare ability and his hear- ers were delighted,and many regretted when the lecture closed that it could not continue longer. Light refresh- mentslwerc served at the close. ._--.---.i'..>—_ “—— — Ben Willis Buried. The body of Ben Willis. who was yesterday, was buried in Mount Ollivct cemetery, Newtown, L. I. to-day. Commencingfon Tuesday nextjanuary 3, 1899, the price of the EVENING GAZETTE will be increased to Two CENTS a copy or 10 cents a week, and with the WEEKLY GAZETTE, 12 cents a week. When the Daily was first started as a four page . paper, it was possible to sell it at one cent per copy, but it has been found impossible to print afirst-class eight—page newspaper at that price. The cost of getting cut a good one-cent paper is just as large as the cost of getting out a good two—— cent paper and a newspaper worthy to be called such cannot be produced- for as little as one cent a copy without loss to the publisher unless the out- put is much larger than the present newspaper field / offers; in increasing the price of the DAILY,.we pro- pose, also, to increase our reporterial and mechan— ical force, and‘furnish our patrons with more local news each day, and as fast as warranted, will keep on adding thereto until we make the DAILY GAZETTE second to none as a chronicler of the local happen- ings in Norwalk and the surrounding towns. Burglars in South Norwaik. The blacksmith shop of George T. Carr 8; Son on Water street, South Nor- walk, was entered last night by forcing open the front door. Two wrenches, an oystler rake and a reddish brown three-spring business wagon stolen. The wagon was the property of W. B. Gregory of East Norwaik; The im- prints of a horse’s hoofs were found about the building and it is surmised the burglars drove away with the ve“ nicle. Santa Claus at the County Home. Christmas exercises were held at the Children’s County Home on Westport avenue, yesterday afternoon. After an attractive programme of recitation and song had been presented there was a feast for the children and a liberal dis- tribution of presents. Several out-of- town people who have the interests of the institution at heart, were present. There are at present nearly one hun- dred children in the institution. -- A<o-o>._.. .. ~Advertise in THE GAZETTE. NOTICE ! During this Sale no Cottons sold to deal— ers at the prices quoted. GOLDEN WEDDING... Rev.. and Mrs.. Richard 8. James Celebrate the Event on January 24th... The peeple of all denominations in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, have issued invitaions to the goldenwedding of Rich ard S. James, D. D., and Mary Dexter- James, at their resicence in that place - on Tuesday evening, January 24th, 1899. . In 185.4: Mr. James resided in Norwalk and was the first principal of the then Norwaik Union school. Since that time he has been. a professor in Hills- dale college. Michigan", and president of Buckner college, Arkansas. He is new Rector of the Eureka Springs Episcopal church. ————-<- -or —»— _, -—- Turk—Morgan. Miss Edith Bush Morgan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William ~Mossley Mor- gan, of No. 14 West Eighty-fourth street, New York, was married Wed- nesday at 4 o’clock to Louis E. Turk, of New York, son of Jacob Turk, aformer resident of this city. The ceremony took place in St. Stephen’s Church,the rector, the Rev. Charles R. Treat, of- ficiating, assisted by the Rev. R. Heber Barnes. of Philadelphia. Miss Char- lotte Chapin Morgan, a sister of the bride, was the maid of honor, and the bridesmaids were Miss E. Louise Mor- gan, a. sister of the bride, and Miss Lelia Chapin, of Richmond Hill, Long Island, and a cousin of the bride. The best man was Frederick Davies Reed, of New York city. The ushers were Professor Milton Haight Turk, of H0- bart College, Geneva, N. Y., brother of the bridegroom; William Milford Mor- gan, a brother of the bride; Henry H. Holly, Jr., and Edwin Seymour Cbapin, 26, a cousin of the bride. There was a reception for the bridal party and immediate relatives only. The bride carried a bouquetof mistletoe. ”-4 --—~-——~—< n-o>-—- ~» The Weather. Rain or snow to-night: clearing Sunday, cold wave. Flt FIELD _€ 0 hrs GREATEST - ' TORE, mesa -_.',......7-_._.— EVERY DEPARTMENT Will offer extraordinary bargains this week to clean counters of surplus stock to stock taking. I The... _ BOSTO<N “STORE! COTTONS. terrors. COTTONS, SCOTTONS. ll EULUSSAL SALE [ii EflTlliNS. All Cotton Goods have advanced ,1, to ; cent per yard during the last Tveek; we bought Our Store will be the Mecca‘of house-keepers this week for there never was such a Sale of Colions ever attempted in this city before, and probably never again, for we sincerely hope that the advance in prices will continue, and business will always itnptuve with the advancement of prices. l-lcmember our motto, all you want (if a retail patron of the Store) at the advertised our Stock before the advance. price. AND ONE PRICE TO ALL- Bleached Cottons. The famous Dwight Anchor, bleach- ed and half bleached you know what they are as well as we, so we give you the price'which will surely tempt you per yard 6&0. Lousdale Bleached Cottons 36 in. wide including the genuine Green Ticket at a tempting price Sic. Pillow Tubing. All you have to do is sew the end'and your pillow cas: is made. the regular price, this sal: 12ic. Lonsrlale Cambric a household neces- sity at all times you know the price is 10 cents p_-r yard, this sale Sc. _ Our great offering, Bleached Hem. You know , med Sheets size 2332’; yards long, 3 in. Hems. Will astonish you 33c. Cotton Birdseye, 33c per piece. Canton Flannel. 10 pieces of our 100 canton flannel 6:10. 12 pieces of our bleached canton flannel lOc. flemstitch Sheets. 2,1,x21} yds. long, 550. long, 490. 81x90 inches Loom, Lonsdale, Atlantic, Pacific and other high grades your choice this sale 5c. Unbleached Cottons good and strong soft and fine no filling 40. Wide sheeting, 84 unbleached Sheet- ing heavy and strong 12%0. 9-4 Bleached Sheeting Atlantic Mills is so well and favorably known that comment is unnecessrry 19c. Read this Carefully Without doubt this isthc great-estof- fering of high grade Cottons attempted in Connecticut. There are 15 different brands of 36 in. Cottons, bleached and unbleached. ‘ Among them you will find such brands as Fruit of the 10-} Fine Bleached Sheeting our 25c kind this sale 20c. 9-4 Unbleached Sheeting the kind we sell for me this srle Lie. 1 Case of Ginghams 4c. Plain Pillow Cases 6 and 90 each. aes- come To This GREATEST OF ALL COTTON SALES!
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