To Get Customers Ada vertise in Their Favors" ite Paper,Tfl~E EVEN: [N6 GAZETTE! VOL. IX. No. 2136 NORWALK, CONN, WEDNESDAY EVE . 4,, .‘ 1,. NING, JUNE 7, 1899. Every Reader of THE EVENING G \ZETTB "is a Buyer. GiveThem a Trial PRICE TWO CENTs' THE suns 1151111111011 OPENED AT THE SOUTH INOR- WALK CON GREGATION AL CHURCH. TEA AT THE CENTRAL CLUB. GRAND RECEPTIONIAT THE NORWALK CLUB IN THE . EVENING. The annual'co‘nvention of the Con- necticut State Federation of Women’s clubs opened at 2 p. m. Tuesday, in the South Norwalk Congregational church. The day being so oppressively warm the federated clubs were not all repre- sented by their full number of dele- gates though a majority of ,the repre- sentatives were present. Nor were the club women of the town largely repre- sented though it may be said that the prominent social leaders in this line were to be seen among the guests. Mrs. T. K. Noble president of the Federation and our clever townswoman presided and truly Norwalk should be proud to claim such a clever presiding officer in the person of Mrs. Noble. There were many bright talkers among the ladies who addressed the meeting, but it was notable that not one had the easy, graceful power of speech, nor the clear well modulated voice and distinct enunciation as had the president. The delegates beganto gather about a half hour before the time for the opening and had plenty of time for a social chat before proceeding to busi- ness. The church platform had been most artistically decorated with palms, hy-I drangeas and peonies and presented a most refreshing appearance. At 2 o‘clock the president, Mrs. No ble, the corresponding secretary, Miss Pinneo, and the recording secretary, Mrs. C. W. Shelton, took their places on the platform and the president call- ed the meeting to order. The reports of the secretaries, the first on the pro- gramme were concise but embodied a vast amount of most interesting matter for the consideration of the clubs. The repOrt of the treasurer Mrs. W. A. King was read and showed the fed— eration in need of the hearty co opera- tion of all clubs. I The auditor’s report was read and then came the reports of the County organizers which were exceedingly gratifying. " I All of the reports were accepted. The organizers reports .came as fol- lows; Tolland county represented by Mrs/S. T. Kimball who reported two clubs to be federated; New Haven coun- ty by Mrs. J. H. Platt, who is a very charming speaker, reported one club; Litchlield county, Mrs. D. R. Rodger, reported much effort but slight results thus far,a:1d the report of Fairfield county by Mrs. H. H. Barroll was very satisfactory having resulted in the joining of several clubs. . The presentation of clubs followed. These included all these admitted to I since last meeting. the federation Ipy the follow- They were represented ing ladies. Afternoon Musical club, Bridgeport) Mrs. Kaesman. ' Business Woman’s club, Norwalk, Miss Frances Seymour, Pres. Crawford club, Canaan, Mrs. Humphrey, Sec. Current “it... club. Bethel, Taylor, Pres. Current Event club,Stafford, Springs, delegate absent. Ladies Library Association, W'allincr- H.D M rs. ford, Mrs. W. H. Goddard. Library club, Norwalk, Miss Mai Curtis, Pres. Round Table, Bridgeport, Mrs. G. H. Dimond, Pres. TvToman’s Literary club, Ellington, Mrs. s. T. Kimball. ' “Toman's Literary club, West Hart- ford, Mrs. M. Hodgson, Pres.‘ \Voman’s School Association, S. New Haven, Miss Marie E. Ives. Action was taken by the meeting relative to an amendment to Article 5, Section 1, of Bylaws offered by the Board of Directors. The clause to which the amendment was offered was holding the annual meeting and the substitution of “in the Fall” was made in regard to the time for for “in the month of June” The piesident spoke in favor ofa discussion on the point, but there were few who opposed the amendment, perhaps four or five dele- gates speaking in opposition. The amendment was put to a vote. and the result was unanimous for the original amendment. Thus the next annual meeting will be held a year from next fall at such time and place as designated by the board of directors. After this amendment was satisfac- torily settled, the secretary, Miss Pin- neo, called the roll and the clubs with few exceptions were represent-ed. The number of club delegates are as follows: Ansonia Woman’s club, 4; Bethel Current Events, 2; Bridgeport, Authors, 2, Afternoon Musical, 2, Co- Ionna Art, 4, English Literary, 2, League of Keramic Art. 3, Mosaic, 2, Round Table, 2, Thursday Reading, 2, Wednesday Morning Art, 2; Cheshire Literary, 2; Canaan, Cranford club, 2; Danbury, Afternoon Musical, 3, Clas- sics, 2, Monday, 3, Travelers, 3; Derby Reading Circle, 2; East Haddam, Wo- 2; Ellington, W0 man’s Literary, 2; Enfield, Woman’s, 3; Fairfield County Caritas, 3; Hart- ford, Four Corners, 2, Hearthstone, 3, Literary Delvers, 2; Meriden Review, 2; Milford, Tuesday Afternoon, 4; New Britain, Woman’s, ‘4; New Haven, Ig- draysel. 2, Study,'2,, Woman’s School Association, 3; New London, Saturday, 3; New Milford, Monday, 3; Northfield Woman’s Literary, 2; Norwalk, Busi: ness Woman’s club, 2, Central, 3, W0- Norwich, Wed- man’s Educational, man’s, 2, Library, 2; nesday- Afternoon, ~2; Seymour, VVo- mall’s, 2: South Norwalk, Friday Af- ternoon, 3; Southport, Hearthstone, 2; Stafford Springs, Current Events, 3; Wallingford, Ladies’ Library Associa- TVashington, Monday. 2; Wa- 4; West Haven, tion, 3; terbury, VVomenjs, Hawthorne, 2, Kalmathian, Hartford,,VVoman’s Literary, 2; ‘ Willi- mantic, TVomau’s, 3: VVoodbury. iVo- man’s, 2. The following are the officers, com- mittees, etc, of the Federation: _ Pres. Mrs. T. K. Noble, Norwalk; lst. Vice-pres. Mrs.I-I.H. Pyle, Bridge- port; 2nd. Vice-pres. Mrs. Adam Reid, Norwich; Rec. Sec. Mrs; C. W. Shel- ton, Norwalk; Cor. Sec. Miss D. S. Pin- neo, Norwalk; Treas. Mrs. W. A. King, Willimantic; And. Mrs. H. M. Barber, Seymour. Directors, Mrs.B.F.VValker, Bridge port; Miss Alice Grey Stanley, New Britain; Mrs. F. E. Hartwell, Danbury; Mrs. George Starr Barnum, New Ha- ven; Mrs. H. N. Wakeman, Southport; Chairman State Correspondence for General Federation, Mrs. W R. Hop- son, Bridgeport. Standing Committees, Miss Mary M. Abbott, Waterbury; Mrs. G. F. New- Mrs. J. G. Jen- nings, Montville; Dr. Sophia Penfield, Danbury: Mrs. F. W. Benham, Derby; Dr. E. V. D. Pardee, South Norwalk; Mrs. G. P. Fen ner, New London; Miss A. B. Clarke, Hartford; Mrs. W. H. Church, Washington; Miss Nettip C. Smith, Cheshire; Mrs. M. C. Stanley, New Britain. comb, New Haven; County Organizers, .Mrs. John ,H. Platt, New Haven; Mrs. D. R. Rodger, Woodburv; Mrs. K. D. Chaffee, Moodus Mrs ES S.,Bennett VVillimantic; Mrs. S. T. Kimball, Ellington. At the conclusion of the roll call the At 4:30 two special trolley car: conveyed the guests to the Central club house meeting adjourned. where a buffet of strawberry frappe, fancy cakes and chocolate. table was a behold and was luncheon was served, consisting The guests’ in The white at the rendered assistance to their elders at the club house. pretty sight to charge of Mrs. Isaac Jennings. young ladies all in beautiful gowns who acted as ushers church In the evening the Norwalk club of their rooms and received the threw open the doors beauti- ful suite of ladies in a most hospitable manner. The rooms were well filled. liut there was not the crush which might have been expected, owing no doubt to. the Those present, how- ever, expressed themselves as having a most delightful time. Weidenhammer’s orchestra furnish- ed music and Mrs. Kileski Bradbury, soprano, Mrs. Katherine Fisk, contralto, of New York, sang several pieces which were thoroughly enjoyed. Among those present were Rev. and Mrs. T. K. Noble. Hon. and Mrs. John S. Seymour, Gen. Charles Olmstead, Mr. and Mrs. Ira Cole, Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Lyon, Jr., Judge H. W. Gregory, Dr. and Mrs. J. G. Gregory, Miss Do- tha-Stone Pinneo, Dr. Emily Pardee. Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Cram,Goold Hoyt. C. E. Curtis, K. W. Mansfield, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Curtis, A. J. Hutchinson, Miss K. Olive Hutchinson, As a B. Woodward, George Woodward, Clif- ford Pardee. George B. St.John, Rev. and Mrs. F. W. Norris, Rev. J. Mc- Clure Bellows, Mrs. W. T. Hancock, Se‘ymOur Curtis, E. R. Smith, Miss Estelle Smith, the Misses Louise B. Woodward, AIICe B. Cram, Alice Cole, Alyse‘ Gregory, Mame Keith, Helen Quintard, Misses Richardson, Louise Wood, Anna Cole, Mary Bardee, Sally Betts, Mat Curtis, Agueé Gibbs, Aaljes Littlejohn and others The distinguished guests were Mr S. S. Platt of Denver, Mrs. Sangster of New York, Mrs. Ward of Chicago, Mrs. Welcn of New York. Mrs. Jennie Nash Dewsbury, Rev. Phebe Hana- ford, Mrs. Lydia A. Coonley Ward, warm weather. and M rs. Adam Reid. ‘21 2; West. IIIIII IIIIIIIIUIIIE'S. Six Young Ladies at Miss Baird’s Institute __Gl:adu- ated. .- ROOMS CROWDED. Essays Read, Instrumental and Vocal Music, the Programme. Tuesday night Miss Baird’s Institute was the scene of the Graduation Exer- cises of the class of ’99 and in spite of the extraordinary hot weather the re- ception rooms of the West avenue house were thronged with the relatives and friends of the Faculty and Graduates. The guests were received on their arrival and entered into the rooms where chairs had been placed for their comfort in enjoying the exercises and the following programme was rendered: Instrumental —Melodie, Grieg Miss Florence Esther Myers. Invocation-— Rev. S. B. Pond. Salutatory with Essay—Sermons in Stones. Miss Jane Gilbert Cooper; Vocal—Greeting Waltz, School Glee Club. Essay—From Shore to Shore. Miss Abbie Callendar La Vake Essay—Leaves from an Old Note Book. Miss Adah Martin Nicholson. Instrumental—Spinning Song, (from Flying Dutchman,) Wagner-Liszt Mr. Harry Zehm. Essay—Earth’s Gardens. Miss Lena Benjamin Stevens. Vocal—Invocation Guy (1’ Hardelot Miss Rose Marie Newcomb. Essay—A Name’s Significance. Miss Elizabeth Annie Carmichael Instrumental—Rhapsodie Hongroise, xii, Liszt Miss Florence Esther Myers. Macy The Rev. Charles M. Selleck. Essay—Norwalk in the Year I wo Thou- sand——with Valedictory. Miss Blanche Rockefeller Aiken Vocal—"I Know a Bank,” Horn The School Glee Club. “Benediction— The Rev. Dwight, M. Seward, D. D. All of the numbers rendered, the Essays showed careful study and training and the school Glee club was remarkably fine most -of the were perfectly young ladies having very sweet voices. Miss Aiken in her valedictory ex- pressed the class sentiment in regard to the way they had enjoyed their studies at M. B. I. and how much they regretted parting from their charming principal, Miss Baird, the others of the corps of teachers and their school life at the Institute. After the exercises an adjournment was taken to the School Hall on Orchard street whereWeidenhammer’s orchestra. furnished music for dancing, when the good-byes were said and Commencement week at M. B. I. for the year ’99 was ended. Norwalk can well be proud of pos- sessing such an institution as M. B. I. and each year adds fresh laurels to its record of success and the year of 1900 is certain to prove no exception. : fithwfiazcttcfihnndm If it is ho: enough for you. Why John Kirsch denied that he stood on his head when his wagon wheel broke in VVestport-Sunday night. If officers of certain societies use their positions to secure commissions. Why Irving Reed does not present that blue wrapper to Hen Matheis. If Captain Costello will be proud of that new hose wagon. What will be done about'the cruel bzating of Willie Morten. If Fred Schridler enjoyed the mos- quitoes on the Baxter lot beach last night. Why everybody goes to Dorlon Point these hot nights. ° Who will get the printing Of the city bonds. A - ‘ ’ Arnold & Cd‘s foundry was union-f ized on Satin-day; Piece hands were raised-ten cents and day men twenty- five‘cents a. day. . . . . 3 Address and Presentatioh of Diplomas, . which was kept up until midnight, 1111111 1131111. Norwalk Growers Interested» in a Bill Before British Parliament. PROHIBIT IMPORT ATION. If Measure Passes Oyster Beds Will be In- spected by British Ofiicials. The oyster men of Norwalk and in fact all those engaged in the industry in Long Island sound are greatly inter- ested in a bill now pending before the British parliament, which, if passed, will result in having the beds in this vicinity inspected by British Officials. There has been considerable agita- tion in England of late regarding the possibility of oysters communicating diseases and it is probable that the government will pass a law regulating the importation of the bivalves. This is of much importance to the growers hereabouts, as many of them are en- gaged in the export trade. 1he bill before the British parlia- ment contains the following provision on the subject. If it is made to appear to her majesty in council that any oyster laying situ- ate in any foreign country or British possession, is so situate with reference to an outfall of sewage that there is serious risk of disease being communi- cated by the consumption of oysters taken from that oyster laying, it shall be lawful for her majesty in council, -by order, to prohibit the importation into the United Kingdom of oysters brought from that oyster laying or from any specified part of that country or possession which includes that lay- ing, except on such terms with respect to the temporary deposit of the oysters or otherwise as may appear to her maj- esty in council expedient for the pur- pose of removing the risk of communi- cating disease. “Oysters imported in contravention of any order made under this section shall be 1ncluded among the goods enumerated and described in the sched nle of prohibitions and restrictions contained in section 42 of the customs consolidation act, 1876. Just at present Long Island oysters are in great favor in England. Thom- as Lessing, agent and buyer for an English oyster dealer, usually pays down about $50,000 in a season to Long Island soundgrowers for East Rivers for his house. 'These oysters have al- ways given satisfaction. The shippers pack them in barrels and deliver them to the There are four large concerns in Liver- pool which handle the American oysters, ,most of which, come from Leng Island sound and vicinity. They handle about 20,000 barrels a year and the trade is still growing. The oysters are shipped on fast steamers and are in the English market about a week from the time they leave 1the waters in Long Island sound and Great South bay. The business is very profitable to the growers and they are naturally interested in any legislation that might interfere with the trade. ‘ --_ Unclaimed. The following letters remained un- claimed at the Norwalk Post Office June 7th,1899: Frank Busso, Lucy Newland, S. Chase Cole, Philip J. Curran, Mrs. Ann Betts, T. D. L. Bennett, Geo. W. Cary, Jas. McCauley, Michael Kelley, Mrs. D. A. ,McConnel, Ambrose McGill, Maiie Igaz, Edw. Foster, Mrs. Johan- sen, John Quinn (2, ) Mrs. A. J. Doane, E. L. Cullen, Abbie M. Farr, Edw. Snift(‘.. 7,) Cauretto Michele, Mrs. Fred Wood, E. C. Stevens, Carroll White, Goo. B. Dennison. J. H. Scannell, Theo. M. Wright. E. R. L. Lordu B. S. KEITH, P. M. The Weather. ‘ Prospects of thunder storms to~night and Thursday; cooler to-night, except stationary temperature on the coast, steamer. 1] —Advertise in THE GAZETTE. UNHIPPIlMlHIII-IU Jeannette Hubbell Wins H-er Suitfor Separation. HUBBELL DID NOT APPEAR. Husband a Hatter and Earned Good Wages. WW Judge Ralph Wheeler of the Superior court yesterday heard the petition of Jeannette Hubbell of Norwalk, for a separation from her husband, Frank B. Hubbell, of Paterson, N. J., on the grounds of intolerable cruelty and drunkenness. She also asked for the custody of their child. The plaintiff was represented by Attorney John J. Walsh, and the defendant by Attorney Keogh. The defendant did not put in an appearance, nor did any of his wit- neSses, so that the case was practically uncontested. Mrs. Hubbell testified to the fact that her husband was a batter, and while at times he earned good wages he had not supported her for the past six years. The couple were married in May, 1886, and have been She had been obliged to support herself for two years previous. Her husband had a violent temper, and she became the victim of it a few years after their marriage. She told the court of a. number of instances when she suffered from his blows, and that several times her body was thus badly marked. A sister of the plaintiff testified that she saw Hubbell strike her sister in the face, and that he often: called his wife vile names. The plaintiff’s mother a1- so testified to the fact that she saw Hubbell knock his’wife off a piano stool with an intentional blow. apart for the past four years. At the conclusion of the testimony the court granted the decree on the ground of cruelty. ~—————-<o.o>—— SCHOOL MEETINGS. Several Districts Meet and Elect Officers for the Ensuing Year. CENTER DISTRICT. ”IA bout 100 voters of the Center school district met last n’ght and elected the following office-rs : Treasurer, C. L. Glover. Clerk, C. N. Arnold. Collector, C. A. Burr. 'Committee, E. H. Fillow, nold, C. W. Daniels. NORTHEAST DISTRICT. At the meeting of the North East district the following officers were elected: _, ' Committee, Charles F. Bouton. Treasurer, Frank W. Gregory. Clerk, Willie T. Gregory. Collector, Benjamin Allen. Auditing Committee, William Coggs— well, F1ank W. Gregory, Willie T Greg01 y UNIONBCHOOL DISTRICT. The South Norwalk Union School district met in the Franklin street school and elected the following offi- cers: ‘ Committee, A. Blanchard. Clerk, Nelson Dickerman. Treasurer, Jacob M. Layton. Collector, F. A. Tolles. Auditor, John W. Dake. Atax of 1:} mills due in May 1900 Was also laid. C. N. 'ZAr-a o-o>————— .SMALL FIRE. The South 'Norwalk ‘Oepartment Called to the Lockwood M’i’g. Co. Two girls discovered a small fire in the brass room of the Lockwood Mann; facturing company about 10 o’clock last night and an alarm was sent 'in by, , Thomas Welsh. The department responded and ex- . tinguished the dimes before any seri- ous damage was done. . The. roof was the only part of the factory that sufier- ed and the damage to this was slight. ——-—4<0.o>——:-_———' Still Here. - have been cruelly beaten by Miss Sarah » ‘ L. Davenport of Wilton, is still at Mrs. Adams 011 Main street awaiting the ‘ arrival of State Agent Thrall of Hart‘ 'ford. Little Willie Merton, who claims to . , C
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