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LOCAL ‘AND OTHER news
Boys wanted to*‘sell the EVENING
GAZETTE.
Rev. DeWitt Van Doren has taken
up his residence at 30 West avenue.
Clifford Judson of Quintard avenue,
has secured a position with Austin
Oraw.
The annual meeting of the Norwalk
Lock factory will be held on February
lst.
Rev. Gerald H. Beard will preach a.
sermon to the firemen at the South
Norwalk Congregational church to-
morrow evening. ' ‘
The committee on furnishings for the
new hospital, Mrs. J. H. Ferris, Mrs. I.
S. Jennings, Mrs. Robert Van Buren
and Mrs. Harry Pepper spent yesterday
in New York where they‘visited Belle-
vue hospital.
The “Annual White Fair,” has Open-
ed at the Boston Store. Everything in
dainty underwear to be had at this saleu
Take advantage of it by calling early.
Over 300 people enjoyed the skating
on Fourteen Acre pond last evening.
The Rev. Mr. Barheit, of VVestport,
will preach in the Cranbury chapel to-
morrow afternoon.
Ex-councilman Charles A. Burr, who
has been ill at his home on Center ave-
nue, is slightly improved.
F. H. Merrill expects to begin to cut
ice for his new icehouse next Monday.
A delegation of Odd Fellows from
Our Brothers’ Lodge, 1. O. O. F., vis-
ited the Stamford lodge last night.
The case of the State vs. W. H. Ben-
edict for nOn-support, was this morning
again continued for one week.
Miss Mamie Horton of .Wilton ave—
nue, is ill with an attack of the grip.
The schooner 'Rachel" W. Stevens
sailed for the Barbadoes to-day with a
valuable consignment of miscellaneous
goods.
Some more new pricesare quoted in
the P. J. Lynch CO.’s Adv. this week.
3 Flour and Butter are specialties.
~ ' Read the price list.
Augusta, wife of Benjamin Ham-
ilton, died in South Norwalk this
morning aged 36 years. -
William O’Brien who has been ill
of the grip at his home in Plattsville
avenue, is rapidly recovering.
The Ellis Musical club will rehearse
Monday night in Red Men’s hall.
Conductor Milton Clark, of the Street
Railway line, is ill of the grip.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Scheflier, of
New Haven, have been guests of
friends in South Norwalk.
The Barnum—Demorest nuptials will
occur on the afternoon of Feb. 7, at 5
o’clock, in the Norwalk Methodist
church.
3 Rev. F. A. Scofield has recovered
from an attack of grip.
The Business VVoman’s club, of South
Norwalk, will hold a special business
meeting Monday night, in its quarters
in the United Bank building, in Wash-
ington street, to complete arrange-
‘inents for the reception to be. tendered
Miss Florence 'M. Stowe, of New York
city, next Wednesday night.
Miss Catherine Vincent.of New YOI'K,
is the guest 'Of Miss Augusta McGue at
the City Hotel. This afternoon Miss
McGue and Miss May D. Smith will
.give a. card party in her honor, at the
residence of Miss Smith on Haviland
street.
Mrs. Louise Coolidge, of High street,
has been a guest of Mrs. Julia Morison
in New York.
Mrs. Louis Irwin nee Sherwood, of
Brooklyn, has been re—engaged for an»
other year at the Marble Collegiate
church, Fifth avenue, New York.
A special service for young people
was held, in the chapel of the First
Congregational church, yesterday af-
tern0on, under the auspices of Mrs. T.
K. Noble and Mrs. Andrew V. Heath.
Great interest was shown by those
present. Another meeting will be
held next Friday.
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SUNDAY AT THE CHURCHES.
FIRsT CONGREGATLONAL CHURCH——
Thomas K. Noble, pastor. Services at
10:30 a. 1n. and 7:in p. m. The pastor
will preach in the morning upon “ The
Believer’s Privileges” in the evening,
"The soul’s musters———wh0 shall our
master be 1"" Sunday school at 12 111.:
Intermediate C. E. 211.4 p m 2 Y. P. S
C. E. at 0:30 p. In.
GRACE CHURCH—Sunday services:
holy communion. S a. 111.: morning
prayers and sermon. 10:30; Buck's
Te. Deum in B minor; oii’ertory ; anthem,
“ Hearken unto me. my People.”Sulli-
van; Sunday school, 12:15 p. In: even-
song, 7:30; Simper‘s service in F; oli'er«
tory; solo and chorus. "God that
madesn earth and Heaven,” Naylor.
The Rev. J. McClure Bellows will
officiate. \
NORWALK METHODIST CAURCH.—
Frank A. Scofield, pastom. George W.
Quick will lead the prayer service at
9:30 The pastor will preach at 10:30
on “Christian Specialists—Not Scien-
tists," and at 7:30 on “Christian Victor-
ies, or More than Conquerers. ” Sunday
school at 12 m. and the Epworth
League service at 6:30 led by Miss
Lavinia'Chasmar. Mr. Force will sing
“I came 'to Jesus” by Giorza in the
morning and in the evening Mrs. Ross
and Mr. Force. willsing “In Bethlehem
a. King is Born,” by Macy. The male
quartette will sing at both services.
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Went to Glenbrook.
A party of about sixty Norwalk peo-
ple went to Glenbrook, last night, and
surprised Miss Katherine White, the
popular kindergarten teacher of the
Center school. Among those present
were: Principal Charles A. Tucker,
Misses Georgia A. Barnum, Sadie Hull,
Cornelia Elwood, Anna Pardee, Ella
Schofield, Grace StOmmcll, Edna Wil-
son and Miss Emerson. '
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Surprised.
A party of Norwalk people went to
South Norwalk last night, and surpris-
ed WilliamRandall. Fine selections
of vocal and instrumental music were
rendered and dancing was enjoyed.
After the dance refreshments were
served. Among those present were:
Mr. and Mrs. Louis C. Green, Mr. and
Mrs. Carmi Betts, Mr. and Mrs. Albert
Betts, Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Malkin, Mr.
and Mrs. A. V. Heath and Miss Mary
Smith.
Rev. Smith Receives a Call.
Rev. A. J. Smith of the East Avenue
M. E. church has received a call to the
Olive Methodist Episcopal church at
Williamsbridge, N. Y. The Olive
church is a large one, built of stone,
and cost upwards of $75000. The salary
attached to the pastorate is $1 600 Mr.
Smith will in all probability accept the
call.
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‘ Card Party.
Mrs. Leslie Smith, of Elmwood ave-
nue, entertained a party of friends at a
card party, Thursday afternooon. The
prizes were won by Mrs. Thomas I.
Raymond and Miss M. Higgins.
AMUSEMENTS.
Banda Rossa.
On Wednesday afternoon, the 25th,
at Hoyt’s Theatre Italy’s greatest band,
the Banda ROSS). will be heard. Maes-
tre Sorrentino and his perfectly trained
corps of artists, selected from the best
musicians of Italy, together with ‘his
really great soloist will present. a pro-
gramme that is sure to arouse the
greatest enthusiasm. The band is well
worth hearing.
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Washington Past, an aged resident
of Wilton, died Thursday night at his
home in that place. He was 60 years
of age.
Ward, the young son of George ' R.
Van Alstync, of High street, South
Norwalk, is a sufferer from whooping
cough.
Mrs. Mark Stevens, of Winnipauk,
who has been ill for some time, is im
proving slightly. '
Rev. T. DeWitt Talmadge Van
Doren will give a lecture on “Life and
Scenes in Chinatown, San Francisco,”
in the Baptist church Monday even-
ing.
Several N or walk people take part
in the ice-boat races at Stamford.
The Lamont club will meet to-mor-l
row noon.
Douglas Fowler Post, G. A. R. will
meet Monday evening. '
The scholars of the Center school.“
march out of their classes atudismiual
time to the music of a drum.
THRE'V ENING ,G’A (“FTT
Flll Milli HAPPY
eral Divorces Yes-
terday.l
ONE ' NORWALK CASE.
Addie B. Holmes Freed From Eldridge D.
Holmes. '
There were seven uncontested di-
vorce cases on the short calendar list
before Judge Elmer in the superior
court yesterday. Five of that number
were ready for trial and in less than an
hour all of the applicants had been
heard and mwdb‘ happy. It was a big
day for divorces. The cases were Well
established in each instance and the
court found but little trouble in grant-
ing the decrees,
The first case called was that of Mrs.
Lillie Barlow, wife of Milton G. Bar-
low, the well known actor and minstrel,
who has been a mirth’provoking char-
acter on the stage for many years. Mrs.
Barlow, who lives at Hawley’s Crossing
in Long Hill, with her father, is also a
member of the profgssion and ;has
starred in a number of burlesque ven-
tures. She asked for a decree for hab-
itual intempcrance and cruelty. She
tsstified that her husband drank
tinually and when on the road she
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never saw him after any performance
until the next day. She t< stifled that on
one occasion he struck her and frac-
tured her nose and blackened her eyes.
Several well known Bridgeport people
testified in regard to Barlow‘s habits
and the decree was granted on the
Bar-
low is now playing in “Uncle Tom’s
ground of habitual intemperance.
Cabin” in Canada with great success.
Addie B. Holmes of Norwalk
granted a decree from Eldridge D.
Holmes of Boston on the ground of de-
She said that she married
Holmes in Bridgeport on June 24, 1892,
and from there went to VVateI-hury
was
sertion.
‘where she furnished the money to go
Boston where he deserted her when
she was ill, leaving her without food
or money. She returned to her mother.
J. Estelle .Sackett of Stamford was
given a divarce from Charles S. Sack-
ett of that place on the ground of in-
temperanee. They were married on
May 22, 1889. At that time the defen-
dant was in business with his brother
but later the firm dissolved on account
of his actions; He was described by
one of the witnesses as a “ sot who was
all the time sparring for a chance to
get a drink.” ,
Herman B. Ryder. also of Stamford,
was given a decree from Frances P.
Ryder of New York. The defendant
lives in the great city and refused to
consent to live in such a small town as
Stamford. The decree permits her to
go where she pleases.
Annie Blako of Bridgeport was
granted a decree from Stephen Blako
of Austria on the ground of desertion.
Her name was changed
Trelick.
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The following officers of Stat-of Col-
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Sub. C. C.—Mrs. J. Murray.
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Treasurer—'Miss Katherine Duffy.
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L. G.—Miss Harcella Callahan.
I. G.4Miss Mary Tolles.
O. G.-——'Miss Margaret Hayes.
Trustees—Mrs. J. Dyer, Miss Rasch,
and Mrs. Pu'rcupile.
Christian Endeavor Social.
The Y. Pc'S. C. E. of the First Con-
gregational church held a sociable at
the home of Mrs Franklin J. Curtis on
Mott avenue last evening.
A short business meeting was held
after which a programme of music and
recitations wasgiven including a piano
solo by Miss Florence Baldwin; reci-
tation by Miss Katherine Hunter; vocal
selection by Miss Maude Keeler; reci-
l‘tation by Miss Anna Burr and a whis-
tling solo by. Miss Sélina Sutton. .‘Re-
freshmen“ were served.
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Mrs J. C. Crowe of West avenue,
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few days with Rev. and Mrs. George
Van Alstyne.
Mrs. James Walsh, of Pine street,
who has been visiting with her
daughter, Mrs. Robert Brown, of
Bridgeport, for some time, has return-
ed. ' ‘ ‘
Miss‘Laura Merrill, of France street,
who has been sick at her home is re-
covering. '
Mrs. A. G. Hubbell, of Main street,
is spending a few days in Brooklyn.
The business meeting of the A. P. C.
club which was to have been held last
night, was postponed until next Friday.
At the meeting of Cockenoe} Tribe
I. O. R. M., in Red Men’s Hall, GA~
ZETTE building, last nightfi Anthony
Ghiotto took the Chief’s degree.
Cockenoe Tribe, Improvad Order of
Red Men, conferred the hunters‘ and
WarriOrs’ degrees, last night,
At the .Pictoral Song Service in
Hoyt’s Theatre, to-morrow afternoon.
Mrs. Bulkley willsing, Miss Julia Hoff-
man being the accompanist. Cuba and
Cubans , will be the subject of the God
in Nature series. Mr. Jackson will
recite. '
The executive committee of the South
N orwalk COngregational Christian En-
deavor society will hold a meeting to-
morrow night, at 5:45 o’clock, in the
church parlors.
A large number of the employes of
the Norwalk & Fairfield VVorst‘ed Mills
will work until -9 o’clock nights, begin-
ning next Monday.
Miss Fanniebelle Curtis of Brooklyn,
is spending the day at her home on
Knight street.
William Mosher, of Union avenue, is
seriously ill. Mr. Mosher has suffered
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