ORV ’ . ~ L Founded in 1800.] . .VOL. Keir—NO. 52; .4 n Entertaining and Instr-active Heme J Carnal, Especially Devoted to Local .News and I ntereSts. NORWALK, CONN., FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1‘69‘7. [$1.00 a Year. PRICE TWO CENTS. IN artisans; Elaborate Programmes for on Net- mas Day. The Music to be Rendered. ST. PAUL’S. Prof. G. A. Whittaker, Organist and Choirister at St. Paul’s church has ar- ranged the following musical pro- gramme for the exercises at St. Paul’s church on Sunday‘next : MORNING SERVICE. Organ Prelude. _ _ Processional Hymn, No. 21,Wainwright Venie, ' - Goss Gloria, _ Te 'Deum in F, Simpes Benedictus, Gibbons Anthem. ' Simpes Hymn, 16 Mendelessohn Kyrie, Gilbert Offertory—Hallelujah Chorus from the Messiah Handel Glori Tibi. Hymn 207 Offertory, _ Sursum Gorde, PreisOn Sanctus, . Carnidge Gloria in Excelsis Chant~ Recessional Hymn 24, Smart Organ Postlude. EVENING SERVICE. Special Carol Service. Organ Prelude. _ Processional Hymn 25, Reading Glorias. _ Magnificat in F, Bunnet Nunc Demittis, ' Barnby Solo, ‘ ‘The Choirister,” Sullivan Hymn, N o. 26. Ofi'ertory, Solo—“I know that my Re- deemer Liveth.” _ .. ' Carol, “There Dwelt in Old Judea.” Carol, “The Night in Solemn Still- ness Hung.” _ Carol, “Ring on .Ye Joyous Christ- mas Bells.” ' Carol, “What do they say, the bells, to me? Hallelujah‘Choru‘s from the Messiah. Recessional Hymn, No. 17, Mendells- so 11. Organ Pestlude. SUNDAY SCHOOL. The Sunday school Christmas festi— val will be held on Tuesday evening, Dec. 27th, at 7 o’clock, at which time the following carols will be sung: 1. “In the Fields with their Flocks.” 2. “Sleep my Savior Sleep.” 0. “The three Kings of Orient.” 4. “Angel Hosts in Bright Array.” 5. Distribution of Gifts, etc. CONGREGATIONAL. The following programmes have been arranged for the morning and evening services : MORNING SERVICE. Organ Prelude. Doxology, “Old Hundred.” Invocation. _ Responsive Reading, Selection 42. Gloria Patri. Anth’em, “I Desired Wisdom;” Scripture Lesson. . _ . Hymn, “It Came upon the Midnight Clear.” - Prayer. Ofi‘ertory, “While All Things.” _Hymn, "Calm on the Listening Ear of Night.” Sermon by the Pastor. “Gloria in Excelsis, ” 12th Mass Mozart Hymn, “0' Thou, Who by a Star dids’t Guide.” ' ' Benediction. Postlude. , Choir: Soprani, Miss Minnie P. Fritz, Miss Alice Selleck, Mrs. Emma \Vheeler; alto, Mrs. L. D. Keeler, Mrs. A. J. Meeker, Miss Kate Bar- tram; tenors, H. B. Wigham, J. P. Treadwell; basses. Julian Main, C. A. Tucker and S. M. Sterling. Miss J en- nie K. Nash, organist and James E. Punzelt, of South Norwalk, coriiet. EVENING. 1. Organ Voluntary. 2.1 Carol, “Wake the Cheerful Carol,” by the Sunday School. 3. Invocation, by the Pastor. . 4. Anthem “Brightest and best Of the Sons of Morning. ” 5. Responsive Reading, by the Sun- day School and Congregation. 6. Carol, “In the Fields with their Flocks,” by the Sunday School. 7. Recitation, “ NO Sweeter Story.” 8. Carol. “ Jesus Comes, a Little Child,” Primary Class. 9. Responsive Reading. 10. Gloria. 11. Recitation and Chorus, “ Bethle- hem’s Glorious Night. ” 12. Carol, “ O Blessed Lord Jesus,” by the Sunday School. 13. Recitation, “ A_Light of Joy.” 14. Recitation. “ We have found the Christ.” 15. Carol, “All the Night Bright An- gels Sing.” Primary class. 16. Address by the Pastor. , 17. Ofi'egtory, “ The Birthday of a mg.” 18. Prayer by the Pastor. . 19. Hymn, “ O Come, all ye Faithful.” 20. Benediction. BAPTIST. The following programme will be ' presented at the. Baptist church on Wednesday evening). after which the Sunday school Will 6 entertained with refreshments, etc. Oran Prelude. . Se ection by Chair. InvOcation. . _ ' ‘ Christmas Greeting, Minnie Morrison Carol “Cheerily Chime,’ ‘ Sunda School Illustrated Selection, Gertru eLyons “ With WearyOYgeekg of Trafiel” Choir “What Ma , er eop e. ring,” y Nellie Hodshon “Prince of Peace” Primary Boys Carol, “Rejoice and be Joyful,” . ' Sunday School “Crowns of Holly,” _ . _Twelve Little Girls “Christmas Memories,” .. ' Ruth Bobbins, Mamie Walsh ‘ “No Room in the Inn,” Edith Smith “0 Holy Night," Mrs. F. S. Lyon “A Visit to Grandma,” Eva Kimbel, Minnie Scofield, Wal- ter Aiken. Recitation, “Divide.” Laura Sherwood Carol, . Class of Girls “The Story Ever New,” Annie Walsh “Kris Kringle,” Clifford Sherwood Carol, “Brighest and Best,” Sunday School Address by Pastor. GRACE. Morning Prayer, Sermon and Holy Communion. Processional Hymn, “Angels from the Realms of Glory,” Smart Venite, Chant Te Deum, 'J‘riuinell in D Benedictus, Chant Hymn, “Come Hither 3w: Faithful,” Adestes Fideles K rie Gilbert in C G oria Tibi Paxton in G Hymn,.“Hark! What Mean Those Holy VOices, ” Anon herdsAbiding in the Field, ” Vincent Sanctus Stainer in G H Inn, “Bread of the World,” Hodges G oria in Excelsis Old Chant Recessional Hymn, “Hark the Herald Angels Sing,” _ Mendelssohn EVENING SERVICE. Full choral service with anthems, as follows : ‘ Processional Hymn, “Angels from the Realms of Glory” mart Magnificatand Nunc Dimittis, . ’ Bunnett in F Anthem after 3d Collect, “O Zion that Brought Good Tidings.” Stainer Hymn, “Shout the Glad Tidings” - Avison Ofi‘ertory Anthem, “There were Shep- herds Abiding in the Pick ,” Vincent Recessional Hymn, “Hark the Herald Angels Sing,” Mendelssohn The Sunday school ,exercises will be held on Tuesday evening. A musical programme will be presented, after which the school will adjourn to the Y. M. C. A. hall, where “Santa Claus” zvill distribute gifts from a Christmas ree. METHODIST. Special music has been arranged for Sunday at this church. The Sunday school will celebrate Christmas on Wed- nesday afternoon and evening. MORNING SERVICE. Prelude, Selected, Violin and organ. Anthem, “ O Come all ye Faithful,” Old Hundred. ' . Gloria Patri. Hymn 194, “ It Came Upon the Mid- night Clear.” , Anthem, “ Sauctus Messe Splennell.” Ofi'ertory, Selected, Violin and Organ. Solo, " Night of Nights.” Hymn, 187, Missionary Chant. . Anthem, “ Gloria.” Hymn 184, Antioch, “Joy to the World the Lord is Come.” Postlude, Hallelujah Chorus, Violin , and Organ. EVENING SERVICE. Prelude, Select-ed, Violin and Organ. Anthem, “ There were Shepherds.” Invocation. , ' Anthem, “ Hark ! Those Holy Voices.” Recitation. Chorus by School, “ Chimes of Bethle- hem.” Christmas exercises entitled,The Christ- «was Messengers. Characters, Spirit of Christmas, Joy, Peace. Faith, Courage, Hope, Hu- mility, Truth, Love, Knowledge, Liberty. Recitations by each of the characters. Music incidental to the exercises. Processional by the messengers. The Song of Peace. Solo, “ Noel,” Christmas Song. Chorus by School, “Our King Emman- uel.” ' Chain of Thanksgiving. Anthem, “ Sing, 0 Heavens.” Recitation. Remarks by the Pastor. Oifertory, “ One Sweetly Solemn Thought.” Violin and Organ. Chorus by School, “ Tell the Tidings.” Postlude, “ Praise ye the Father.” Or- chestra and organ. CHOIR AND ORCHESTRA. Choir : Soprani, Mrs. F. S. Lyon, Jr., Miss Ella J. Byxbee, Miss Edith Comstock. Contralti, Mrs. ‘Harvey Kent, Miss Anna Staab, Miss Anna N ewcomb. Tenor, C. W. Hoyt, Clark M. Ely, H. P. Price. Bass, E. H. Morehouse, W. L. Warren, Frank Vail. Orchestra, Miss Jessie Bronson, Miss Agnes Littlejohn, Jesse A. Hopson, Violins; Dr. W. H. Baldwin, clari- net; R. G. Hanford, flute; Victor S. Selleck, cornet; J. Frank Rider, organist ; H. P. Price, didector. ST. MARY’S. March, Christmas Greeting, T. Riese Grand Mass, Weigand Kyrie, “ Gloria, _ “ Ofi'ertory, Adeste Fideles, . ‘- Credo, “ Sanctus, “ Agnus Dei, “ Commemoration March, Hayden 10:30 A. M. The Orchestra will. accompany the Choir in the followmg grand pro- gramme : . _ . March from Te Nozze di Figaro, Mozart. Mercandantes Mass, in Bb. Kyrie, Mercandante Gloria. “ Credo, 12th Mass, Mozart Saunas. - u u u Ofi'ertory, Soprano Solo and Chorus. ” Regna Terrae,” urto Agnus Dei, Mozart. _ . , VEBPEBS, 3:30 P. M. Domino ad ‘adjuVandum, Mercandante Landate Peuri, . - Sheunit =Magnificat, . .Mercandante “Alma Rodentoris, De Monte O Salutarus', , ’ . ‘ .. . Weigand .Tantem. Ergo, “ ’ , ,' V‘I‘The Winds are Hushed,” _ Quartctte The music will be. under. the direc- tion of Prof. J. H. Haynen. «. ' . :: Ofi‘ertory Anthem, “There were Shep-' TERSE TALES or THE TIMES. —Fur Gloves and Caps at Comstock Brothers’. The letter carriers are loaded down like pack peddlers these days. —Fresh' supply of Huyler,s Candy for the holidays at De Klyn’s.’ The N. M. I. boys are going home. for their Christmas presents. --'1‘he finest lot of Turkeys in town at Adams Brothers’, Wall street. Business is very brisk at the Adams " express office and at the post office. ——The place that—is never undersoldf Raymond’s grocery, N 0., 9 Main street. 504-tf Chief Rylands, of Bridgeport, as she will permit no more pugilistic e ibi- tions in that city. —Manicurc Sets at Hale’s. Leap year is rapidly drawing to a close. It has been very productive of elopements hereabonts. 7-Choice line Holiday Goods lowest prices at Scofield &. Hoyt’s. Rev. C.-M. Selleck will assist Rev. Mr. _Hall in conducting the Christmas serVices at St. James church, Danbury. —Children’s China Mugs 5, 10 and 15 cents at H. H. Williams’. 506-tf 0 Henry Titus_was brought home from a two years’ Visit at the asylum for the means in Middletown, yesterday. ——Comstock Brothers sale of Neck- wear for the holiday- trade is phenome. nal. Their 25c. scarfs are the best value ever given in N orwalk. The Jerome May Banjo club, of Bridgeport, will render several of their fine banjo selections at the City Hotel, South N orwalk, tO-morrow evening. ——Cigars by the Box atHale’s —Fisk, Clark & Flagg’s gloves are the only strictly first class goods for Gentlemen’s wear made on this side of the- water. For sale at . Comstock Brothers. After'a carefiil canvass of, the Sena- torial Situation the New Haven Leader says that neither Senate 1'. Hawlev nor Governor Buckley can safely count on . over 60 "votes,_ _ .. —Childre‘nfs'Elabl€i§etsil5, 20 and 25 cents at H. .H. -Wiillinms’. 506-t-f The Democratic Bridgeport Farmer attacks Governor ,Bulkeley as though it feared his election to the senate to succeed Hawley would strengthen the Republican party i-nthestate‘. ——-Razors‘at HEIG’s. _ —-_Slippers, shoes, etc. , suitable for Holiday presents, all-bargains, at Tully At Sheehan’s. 5 Main street. 508-3t In the pool tourney at the Norwalk club rooms, last night, Fred Wilcox (75) heat C. _W. Many. (50) by a score of 75 to 40. I‘he game announced for to- night is between W. F. Acton and Fred Wilcox. —Cnildren’s China Cups and Saucers 5, 10 and 15 cents at H. H. Williams’. ‘ 506-ti‘ The Yale & Towne'company of Stam- ford, which leased the Branford Lock works recently, has now gained com- plete possession of the latter, and Mr. Towne has become the president of both corporations. —Don’t think because we ask 20 cents a pound for our best Turkeys that we have not plenty of the ordinary 16 cent variety. To every doubting Thom- as we say, UOME AND SEE, COME AND SEE. People’s Market. Norwalk and South Nor-walk. ' ——Lounges at Scofield & Hoyt’s. 52 1w Thepupils of the Over River School are gIVing an entertainment at the school this afternoon. An attractive programme of songs, recitations, dec- lamations, etc. has been arranged, all in keeping Wltll the joyous Christmas holidays. —_Buv your Turkeys. Ducks and Chickens at Keeler’s Market, No. 6 Water street. ' --Low prices at Hale’s. The fire departments of New Haven, Stamford. Norwalk, South Norwalk, New Milford, Ansonia, Birmingham, Shelton, Brewster, N. Y.,and Meriden, have written that they will send dele- gations to Kohanza Hose company’s ball, Monday evening—Danbury News. USE DANA’S SARSA—PARILLAJT’S _ “THE KIND THAT CURES.” The water commissioners drove to Lewisboro, N. Y., yesterday, where thev met the hiOhway commissioners of that place, and3 talked over the mat. ter of changing the course of a street in that place and adjacent tO property wanted by the borough of N orwalk for . a reservoir. ——Choice Confectionery, Cornucopias and Candy Boxes cheap, at Raymond’s Grocery, N o. 9 . ain street.- 504-tf —Carpcts reduced at Scofield & Hoyt’s. 52'1w Thomas Kelly was stricken with a paralytic stroke yesterday morning, from _the effects of which he died this morning at the home of his son, No. 55 _Stevens street. The deceased married in Stamford about 36 years ago, and came to Norwalk one year later and has since hved here. .His wife died about six years ago. Hischildren, John and Margaret Kelly .survive'him. The fu- nera Will be held from St. Mary’s church at 2:80 o’clock our-Sunday. ' —Evergreenmeaths,sanchOrs, Christ- - mas treesmndgreenzmpe‘ifi trimming, at RaymondispNoadwstreet; ,504-tf . Fr , . . w .1 .I_ The public schools close today for the Christmas vacation. —Turkeys, Chickens and Ducks at Betts & Farrington's. 506-5t There are a great many worse men in Kansas than Mrs. Lease. _ _Tourists Cases at Hale’s. ”Joshua Simpkins” at Music Hall, South Norwalk, to night. —New extra super Ingrain Carpets at 45c at Scofield & Hoyt’s. ‘Both. houses of Congress adjourned to Wednesday January fourth. ——Bread and Milk Sets 30, 60 cents at H. H. Williams’. and 75 5 William O’Brien lies at the point of death at his home on School street. —Lowest prices for Holiday Goods at Tully & Sheehan’s Shoe Store. 508-31: ' And now that great corn monopolist, thehturkey, will have the fat fried out of im. —-New line of military cape N ewmar- ,kets at Scofield & Hoyt’s. Mrs. Sarah Ann Curtis-Wilson, a na- tive of Bridgeport, 18 dead aged 83 years. . Stratford is to have a. better fire de- partment, something it is very much In need of. —Buy your Christmas Plum Pud- ding at Betts 8.: Farrington’s. 506-5t The pupils of Miss Baird’s institute have gone to their various homes to spend the holidays. —-Jerome May’s Banjo club at the City Hotel Saturday night. Insurance agent 0. E. Wilson is dis- tributing calendars for ’93 among his customers and friends. —Furniture of all kinds at reduced prices for the Holidays at Scofield & lHoyt’s. -—Perfumes at Hale’s. I. The buoy on the Black Rock bar is sunk just below the surface owing to its being filled with water. ~Fresh supply of Huyler’s Candy for the holidays at De Klyn’s. During the present season nearly fif- ty clerks are employed waiting on cus- tomers at the Boston Store. —Fandy Rockers at Scofield & Hoyt’s. 52 1w Grocer Raymond’s turkeys wear rosettes and his Christmas wreathes are manufactured for him in Weston. The funeral of the late Peter Don- nelly of Harbor avenue, was attended from St. Mary’s church this morning. —--Florida oranges by the box or doz~ en, at Raymond’s NO. 9 Main street. 504-tf The Briggs case is closed. The Presbytery of New York Wlll next vote on the guilt or innocence of the defendant. USE DANA’S SARSAPARILLA,IT’S "THE KIND THAT CURES”. It is whispered that a certain young lady will find a deed for property worth several-thousand dollars in her Christ- mas stocking. ___ —Perfumes and perfumes and per- fumes at Hale’s. Invitations for the Foot Guard’s reception to Governor Morris at Hart- ford, Wednesday evening, Jan. 4th, have been issued. , ——Special inducements for the holi- days. Wines, Liquors, etc., at Betts & Farrington’s. ‘ 506-51“: It is now said that Daniel Hanrahan, of Stamford, will contest the election of Representative Barlow of,that town. Barlow had one majority at the recent election. - ——Penknives at Hale’s. The Tariff Association has increased the fire insurance rate in Brooklyn twenty-five per cent owing to the inefficiency of the Brooklyn Fire Department. ——Fine State Turkeys 18 to 20 cents per pound at 22 Main street. The executive committee of the Connecticut board of commiss10ners_to the World’s fair have requested Major Geo. H. Woods, executive commis- sioner, to resign. —Dressing Cases at Hale’s. The hat box manufactory of Hallock & Flomsbee at Danbury was burned yesterday. Total loss, $7,000. The same firm were burned out at South Norwalk a few months ago. The orchestra and band of the “Joshua Simpkins” company,‘ which plays at Music Hall tonight, is com- posed of artists of the first class and their selections atreat to hear. —Canadian, Boquefort. Cream, Neuf- chatel, Club House and French Cheese in glassat Betts Jr. Farrington’s. 506-5t —SmOkers Sets, at Hale’s. " USE DANA’S SABSAPAEILLAJES. “THE _xIND rasrnuans. " , V 4 Uncle Jerry Rusk deserves the thanks of our merchants for this good shopping weather. —Pocket Books at Hale’s. 'Rev. Mr. Perkins of New Jersey has received a call from the Immanuel church of Bridgeport. ——Fresh supply of Huyler’s Candy for the holidays at De Klyn’s. A new newspaper has been started in Montreal to advocate the annexation of Canada to the United States. —Shaving Sets at Hale’s. Mrs. Lloyd Aspinwall narrowly es- caped death at the burning of her home in Gramercy Park, yesterday. —Toy Tea Sets from 25 cents to $1.50 at H. B. Williams’. 506-tf ’ If it is all the same to Benjamin Harri- son, Grover Cleveland requests that he be a little- less carelesss with his civil service extender. —Broche Shawls at Scofield & Hoyt’s. 52 1w The frost work on the windows of Keeler’s market this morning was a beautiful miniature and fairy-land for- est of ferns, trees and shrubs. ,—-Dominoes 5 and 10 cents per set at H. H. Williams’. __ 506-tf The New England Society celebra- ted last night in New York with a ban- quet, the two hundred and seventy- second anniversary of the landing of the Pilgrims. —Fresh supply of Huyler’s Candy for the holidays at' De Klyn’s The funeral of Sylvester Grumman was held from his late home on Chest- nut street, this afternoon, Rev. Charles M. Selleck officiating. The interment was in the family plot at Union ceme- tery. ' —Fi_ne Cranberries for your Christ- mas dinner at Keeler’s. The Junior Whatsoever Circle Of the Kings Daughters, F. B. C., are pre- paring for a sale of Christmas tree dec- orations to-morrow at Miss Alice Ly- ons, corner of Knight street and North Avenue. -—-Wallace 8:: Co.’s Candy at G. A. Gregory & Co.’s. The funeral of Edward Neary was attended from St. Mary’s church this morning. .The pall bearers were Messrs. D; J. Sheehan, John Malone, James I‘oner, James M. Creagh, Hen- ry Malone and Patrick Slattery. —.Watch Hale’s Wall street window for bargains tO-day and tO-morrow. The Mystic Shriners at Bridgeport last eveining elected the following Offi- cers: Thad. B. Beecher, Sultani; C. M. Foster, Emeer ; R. C. Tousey, Sa-. hib; J. A. Wilson, Imam ; H. 0. Can- field, Ayn; C. E. Wilmot. Chayzin; E. S. Sumner, Katib. The places of ap- pointed ofi‘ices will be filled later. Nine- teen “reluctant men” were agged over the burning sands by “ had’s” new camel, prodded by several Nor- walk Shriners. —Fresh Candy every day of my own manufacture, at lowest prices. F. Schmedes, 51 Main street. 508-3t l A“- __.«.-,___ _--_ Robbed by Masked Men. James VJ. Beardsley, living near the Trumbull turnpike, Bridgeport. was robbed last night. .There was a knock at the door of his home about‘nine O’clock. He went to the door and was confronted by three masked men with drawn revolvers. The men forced their way into his house, one took charge of Mr. Beardsley. another compelled a servant to go through the rooms and hand over all the valuables, while the third looked after the other members ofthe family. They secured $60 in money, agold watch and some other small booty. The police at Bridgeport arrested on suspicion. ——~—————< *p——« ——~ _ ~—Holiday Goods at Scofiell é: Hoyt’s. 52 1w —I will have a choice lot Of Country Turkeys for Christmas. Geo. W. Bay- mond. No. 9 Main street. 504-tf «Q. Amusements. MUSIC HALL. One of the features of the "Joshua Simpkins” comedy, which appears at Music Hall, South Norwalkg to-night, is the orchestra which is considered the finest on the road. The play itself was written with a View to keeping _ an au- dience in a happy mood and it justifies the expectations. The piece is punctu- ated with songs and dances, and all in all, it is well worth gomg to see. PARLOR MUSEE. This little theatre coutinues to be de- servedly well patronized. There will be a matinee performance to-morrow afternoon. A fine programme has been arranged for next week. At the mati- nee performance on Monday every wo- man and child Will receive a Christmas present. Among other artists engaged for next week is Arhno, the equilibrist and celebrated balancer. Prevrous to each performance he will give a free ex- hibition in front of the theatre, and known as the Japanese perch act. The fast will be done from a perch at the top of the building opposrte the thea- tre. Fuller ed later. -———-—-—4-O->——‘——'——‘ . -—A fine lot of Poultry, at prices with- particulars will be announc- .' in the reachjyof all at. Keeler’s Market. were notified and later three men were. , nu: WEATHER. To-Dn—Tho weather bureau predicts for New England: FAIR. Brisk northwest winds; colder. Local Almanac- WMWWFHE‘WW 7:16 4:27 10:31 1:00 0:40 SOUTH NORWALK. Miss Florence Russell, of Newark, '4 N. J ., is Visiting Miss Ella Dauchy at her home on Monroe street, this city. — May’s Banjo Club ,at the City Hotel to-morrow evening. Olive Branch Lodge, No. 19, K. of P., conferred‘the second degree last evening and placed officers in seminar tion for the ensuing term. e-Don’t for at that the Jerome May Banjo club wi 1 be at the City Hotel tO- morrow evening. ' Assemblyman James Graham and Mr. John Phillips of the National Hat Finishers’ Association, were in town yesterday, the guests of Chief Mc- Gowan. - Landlord Hall, of the City Hotel, has secured the celebrated Jerome May Banjo club of Bridgeport for to. morrow evening. Lovers Of a first class rural drama will have an Opportunity to see one at Music Hall to-night when “Joshua Simpkins ” will be produced by a com- pany of unusual merit. The company also carries a fine orchestra composed of soloists. -—Buy your Christmas Cigars of G. S. Trowbridge & Co. 508-3t Skating is first-class on all the ponds in this vicinity. The pond at the east end of Washington street bridge has been flooded and is in fine condition. Mr. Charles Waterbury was out yes- terday for the first time since a serious illness of nearlv six weeks’ duration. -—New invoice of Smokers Sets for Christmas at G. S. Trowbridge & Co‘s. 508-3t 2a Three persons fell through the ice yesterday on the; Mill pond in East Norwalk, but beyond getting Wet. suf- fered no evil results. —Meerschaum Pipes and Cigar Hold- ers for Christmas presents at G. S. Trowbridge & Co’s. 508 3t Butler Chapter No. 38, It. A. M., will confer the past-master degree this evening. Refreshments will be served after the work. Expressman George Crofut carted all the trunks from Miss Baird’s school to the South N orwalk depot last night. We will wager that George would pre- fer carting the fair owners of them. John, the eleven years old son of Ed- ward Magner, of Bull Run, was bitten by a Newfoundland dog yesterday. The boy was playing roughly with the dog, which has always been kind and gentle, when it turned and grabbed the lad’s .head with its teeth, inflicting a scalp wound just behind the right ear. he wound was dressed and no serious re- sults are feared. 5 --.-——.——«——~. 0.. -- -— -‘———- Critically Ill. Mr. Gardner S. Hutchinson, head of the N orwalk and Bridgeport gent’s un- derwear manufacturing company, is criticall ill at his residence in Eagle- wood, . J. ' ' on. .._..-_. A..- W..- — Look at the ten cent Damask Tow- els at Scotield Sr Hoyt’s. Board of Relief. The Board of Relief of the town of Norwalk on the assesment list of 1892. will meet for the purpose of hearing and determining any and all appeals from the doings of the assessors, at the ofiice of the selectmen as follows: Monday, Jan. 2, ’93, at 2 o’clock p. m. ; Wednes- day, Jan. 4, at 7 o’clock p. m. ; Satur- day, Jan. 7. at 2 O’clock p. m.; Wed- nesday, Jan. 11, at 7 O’clock p. m.; Sat- urday, Jan. 14. at 2 o’clock p.’ni.; Wed— nesday, Jan. 18, at 7 o’clock p. m.; Sat- urday, Jan. 21, at 2 and 7 o’clock p. m. ——-ooo ———————- ~WHY? A good place to buy your. Christmas Candies. WHY? Come and see Star the Confectioner 64 Wall street Norwalk, Conn. 507-4t -. ..-..-——-—-OQI - Winnipauk School. F or the term of school closing tO— day, the registers of the three depart- ments show the following results : Mag- gie Kelley, Annie Kelley, Mary Kel- ley, Andrew Britt, Carlton Osborne and Joseph Trembley were not absent during the term. Sarah Barry, Rose Barry, Edward Shrayer, Lulu Shryer, Lena Hutchinson, Ada Wood, Walter Brown, Charlie Murphy and Elmer Henderson were absent not more than two days. Herbert Pollard, 406 Troy, Willie Trembly, Agnes Holt, Ada Hoyt, Lena Mayne, Bernie Mayne, Clara Shrayer, Nora Kelley, James Kelley, Mike Kelley, Arthur Ellis, Mike Reilly, .Lena Reilly, Sarah Wood, Hiram Lockwood, Joseph Mayne and Leon- icilrd Benjamin were absent but three ays. ' 13SWhole number of pupils registered k. USE DANA’S SARSAPARILLA,IT’S “THE KIND THAT CURES.” Where They Hide. A lady living on Belden avenue, gained something of an idea yesterday afternoon, as to where a great many needles that suddenly ' disappear .go. The covering on an ordinary sized needle cushion had become somewhat worn and she decrded to_ renew it and to that and took the cushion to pieces and emptied the “stuffing” from it.- She espied two or. three needles and on further investigation found 508 needles of all sizes hid away in the “stuffing” not a one of which had ever" been , missed. The lady thinksithat there are ‘ 2,488,204 needles lost to sight in various cushions about town. . _Nuts, Raisins and- Fruits at Betts] ‘ . St Farrington’s. 506951;,"
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