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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-17
NEWTOWN

Miss May Kelly. of Bridgeport, is the guest of her grandmother, Mrs. John Rilbride of the Glen.
 The Newtown Athletic Club playea with the Defenders of Bridgeport Saturday, the score being 5-3 in favor of the Defenders"
 Mrs. John Carlson has entertained Mrs; Clarke and daughter, Florence. of Bridgeport.
 Rev. E. J. Egan. of Seabright, N. J.. is the guest of Mrs. W. J. Driscoll on Walnut Tree Hill.
 Mrs. Helen Kilbride and son. Sidney were Sunday guests of friends in New Haven
 The Newtown High School baseball team weresthe victors in the game with the Shelton High School at the boys played exceptionally we'll and they and their friends are jubiliant over the success of the team. The score was S-3.
 on the sick list for a week.
 Miss Minnie Taylor and Merle Shaw of Bridgeport were Sunday guests of Miss Julia B. Duncombe.
 A "pansy" whist is announced for Friday afternoon at the Beach Mem orial Library building. Eight baskets of plansy plants have been donated for prizes.
 Congregational Notes.-The text of the sermon by Rev. Alexander Steele was taken from Timothy 1st and 12, the subject being .''Confict" The Mems Federation will meet Monday, May "A. The Ladies Missionary socie- ty will meet at the home of Mrs. Henry M. Smith. Wednesday after noon. The Christian Endeavor meet ing was led by Miss Mabel L. Taylor The topic was Pilgrims Progress
 Trinity Notes.-Rev. J. H. George took his text from St. John 9-4th. Mon day. Tuesday and Wednesday are Rogation days. Thursday. Ascension Day. Morning prayer and holy com munion, at 10:30.
 St. Roses Notes-Thursday the Feast of the Ascension a holy day of obligation. Masses will be celebrated at 5:30 and a. m. Confessions will be heard Wednesday afternoon and even ing and before the 8 o'clock mass. Thursday. The opportunity to make the Easter duty expires in three weeks. May devotions will be held Wednesday and Friday evenings at o'clock and Sunday evening at the; Novena to the Holy Ghost will begin Friday and will continue for days during the o'clock mass each morning. Rev. P. Fox will continue to take the census and an- nual collection this week. The young ladies of the parish were thanked by the pastor for a handsome rug pre- sented for the office.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-17

will appreciate the offerings sufficient ly to compensate the management for providing nothing but the best. and that as the days and weeks pass, the the high standing of the acts which will be presented. The idea of pre- sentinE such excellent performances at the exceptionally low price of adnis- sion has never been tried out here, and the patrons will find that everything has been done with a view to their pleasure and comfort during the heat ed weather. when light. pleasant amusement, at most reasonable cost, will be most appreciated
 Burke, Touhey & Co.,. who will ap- pear in their comedy sketch, "The Birthday Party" are artists of excep- tfonal ability. and are often selected by the big vaudeville houses as have proven bills of somewhat inferior quality, and which needed something strong to build them up. The sketch is said to be scream. funny from the roars of laughter all the way through. It is believed that they will prove a strong card during this week.
 ''237 Miles to New York; is the title scented by Zinen & Boutelle. who have made good everywhere they have ap- peared. This team is considered one of the best in its particular line in NduO6Vllle, ana they VIII no QOuDI al- ford genuine pleasure to everyone.
 The standing offer which the Apollo Brothers have. of $50 to any man, amateur or professional, who will duplicate their feat of lifting and car ryip- from the stage, a bag of sand weighing over 300 pounds, has still to find a taker. Many have essayed the trick, but they have been obliged to acknowledge themselves beaten. This Is not the only thing the Apollo Broth CTS do. for their act is full of good things in the way of gymnastics and heavy weight lifting. and they will be found almost perfect specimens of manhood. Their act will especially in terest the athletic, and there is little doubt that they will be given an en- thusiastic reception.
 A decidedly novel singing and danc- ing turn is given by the Luby Sisters, three as charming young women as have appeared on the local stage in a long time. They dress their act the ladies especially.
 An unique tramp character is pre- scented by George B. Alexander, who poses as the man who helps to keep the world laughing" That he will succeed during his engagement here is assured.
 Especial effort will be made during this spring and summer engagement to cater to the ladies and children, and the entertainment will be kept abso- lutely claan and bright for their amusement.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-17
SMITHS

Jackson's high class vaudeville opens .his evening for the spring and sum mer season. and there will be a vast amount of delight for all admirers of this form of theatrical entertainment. When it was decided that the theatre should be filled this summer with vaudeville and motion pictures. Man ager Jackson at once settled upon the plan of giving nothing but the very best of this branch of the profession, and placed in operation the wires to provide such a result. As a conse- uuence, he will offer this evening five of the best acts that any one could possibly wish, and three reels of the latest motion pictures. and all at an extremely low price. which will be within the reach of every purse. There
 will be three performances daily. one in the afternoon. starting promptly at 2:15, and two in the evening, at 7:15 and about S:30. with but five minutes intermission The evening perform ances will therefore be really a con- tinuous performance of over three and a half hours.
 The bill which has been selected for this opening week. and which in Qual- ity will be maintained during the en- tire summer. consists of five big acts. costing a large amount of money It is believed. however, that the public
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-17
THE THEATRES
POLI's

This afternoons matinee at Polls
 neralds the initial performances in the
 seasons opening of the Poli Summer Stock Co.,. when Clyde Fftch's master sented. The company will be headed by Miss Alice Fleming. who will ap- pear in the role of Georgiana Cartey, created by Maxine Elliott. and MT. John Ince. the talented leading man. The rank and file of the company is the finest yet presented at Polls. Tn the cast will appear Miss Jessie Prin- gle. the clever and popular character woman, who has been here for sew eral seasons in stock. MT. Henry Dug Rose Tiffany, daughter of Annie Ward Tiffany, will be the "heavy woman" Miss Patty Allison. a pretty daughter of the South. will appear in an attrac- tive role. Other members of the com pany will be well cast. One of the features of the production will be the appearance of the Hackett children, four in all. ranging between the ages of five and eleven. These little tots are finished actors and will have inn po-tant roles. The staging. under the direction of MT. Gunio Socola. the as- sistant director. will be faultless. So scented as originally with special scenic effects. costuming, etc
 "Her Own Way" is an absorbing story Interestingly told, possessing many points Of intense dramatic Inter est and revealing a plot that holds the closest attention of the audience When it is remembered that the production starred Maxine Elliott for several seasons with re- markable success. it may be easily un- derstood that 'tHer Own Way" will be of paramount interest as the opening production for the stock season at Polls. A special bargain schedule of summer prices has been introduced, commencing with this afternoons per- formance.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-17
MARVELLOUS HAMMER THROW
 BY MIGRATE
He Hurls Missile 177 Feet 4 inches in Celtic Park -
 Record Will Not Stand.
Feat Is Not Performed from Seven-foot Circle Crowd at Brooklyn Post Office Games,

Matt McGrath. the New York Ath- letic Clubs great sixteen-pound ham mer thrower, attained a new worlds s record of TIT feet 4 inches in that event yesterday, but in view of the fact that the throw was not made from a metal rimmed, seven-foot circle, the mark will not be accepted under the rules of the Amateur Athletic Union. The big fellow performed the feat in Celtic Park Brooklyn.
 Aside from the absence of the metal trimmed circle. the throw was perfect Three A. A. U. field judges were wit nesses and measured the distance and it seems unfortunate that it will not become official. especially so as Mc- Grath did practically the same thing last year, exceeding 179 feet, which throw was not allowed because "She measurement was not made with a steel tape. But McGrath was not crestfallen over the incident. He said his condition is such that he feels sure of breaking his record of 173 feet g inches before the summer passes.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-17
1.-THE SHOW GIRL" w AS SPERRY'S
 BIGGEST SUCCESS
Beat All Previous Records
 and Everybody is Happy.

As was anticipated, the weeks en- gagement of "The Show Girl" Rob- ert M- Sperry's twelfth annual produc- tion, which came to close at Smiths theatre last Saturday evening" was the greatest of all MT. Sperry's successes More people were entertained, and
 more money was received by "The
 Show Giri'' than any other of MT Sperrys offerings, and all records fell flat long before the week was ended.
 The final accounting showed that ''The Show Girl'' had~played, on the week,
 to a. little over s20O more than did "The Girl From Stratford," which it was
 thought had reached the pinnacle of success, so far as monetary returns were concerned.
 The success of "'The Show Girl" was due to the excellent efforts and the hearty cooperation of everyone con nected with the performances, all working together with spirit which could scarcely fail of the desired re- suits. The principals, the chorus and the orchestra all combined to make it
 one big hit, and that they succeeded is shown by the box office results, the best evidence in the world.
 Miss Margaret Mckinney, who was especially engaged for the production, entered into the performance with the same spirit of willingness and good fellowship which the local talent dis played. Although a professional, she made herself one of them, and worked hand in glove with them. Much praise is due her for her excellent work, and she has the satisfaction of knowing that she made a host of warm friends during her stay here.
 The utmost praise is due the efforts of the entire cast, from MT. Sperry and Miss Steinbach. all through the list. Miss Steinmetz made a splendid hit with her beautiful singing, and it is safe to say that she will. be heard from in more important ways before long.
 Charles E. Peck is also deserving of good words for the excellent manner in which his black face character was brought out. He made it one of the most prominent of the piece, and scor- ed a complete success.
 Charles R. Jewett and Frederic Sniff their part in the success of ''The Show Girl" Their work was commendable in every way, and they added inn measurably to the result as a whole.
 To the boys and girls of the chorus also there are words of praise due. Several of them had no previous stage experience, and all were selected from among our local talent. That they did so well is a credit to themselves and to the training they received.
 The staging. costuming and lighting of the piece were above reproach. Mr. Sperry has never shown us anything so splendid in its results, and he de- serves all the encouragement that could possibly be given. .The Show Girl" will go down in the history of local theatricals as one of the bright est of all MT. Sperry'S offerings, and he will have to work some in the fu- ture to show us anything which will surpass it.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-17
WOODLAND PARK AUCTION.

Keep in mind. The date is Satur- day. May 22nd in the town of Milford, just west of Beard's corner where you will see the sign "Woodland Park" and the name 'Ienox Ave-" where you alieht from the car. A Sc trolley fare carries you to this Park where you can buy lot on which to build a home at your own price. This should not be forgotten as your price will prevail as you make it. Think of owning a home where you can own a boat and go out on Long Island Sound and sail and fish the hours away and have your friend come and see what comforts you enjoy. No smoke, no noise, no dirt, and city water in the house if you wish it. Two school houses within 8 minutes walk Trolleys~ every 30 min uteS and trains once an hour and where you can raise vegetables and fruit and where you can keep chickens and hear the birds sing their songs. Sunshine and air for the little tots which means bright eyes and rosy cheeks that come from refreshing sleep. No rent man" to come once a month. as the price will be so low you won't think of rent. It will cost so little to own a. home here. Woodland Park will be -'happy land" and there is no doubt but there will be large in crease in value when the beauties and advantages of this delightful breathing spot are seen. Come with your friends next Saturday. with a few dollars, so you won't miss the opportunity if you desire at lot at your price, Get off at Lexon Ave: remember this.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-17
BROTHERHOOD OF
 ST. ANDREW CLOSE
 FIST CONVENTION
Rev. E. Livingstone Wells of This City is Chosen Chaplain.

The Fist annual convention of the New England Local Assembly, Broth erhood of St. Andrew, came to an end last evening with the o'clock service, under the leadership of George H. Randall. associate secretary, when the bene6iction was given by Rev. William H. Lewis, pastor of St. Johns Episco- pal church. The convention was held to be most profitable, and the dele gates look forward to a great growth of the Brotherhood in New England. Officers were elected Saturday, as fol- lows:
 President, F. G. Dayton. Boston; vice president, Charles Smith, Provi- dence, R. l.; secretary, Frank Wester- velt New Haven; chaplain, Rev. E. Livingston Wells of this city; treas urer A. A. Johnston of Cambridge, Mass.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-17
German Catholic Notes

Beginning with Friday evening, May Fist. a Novena lasting nine evenings, will open at St. Joseph'S German K c. Church, in honor of the Holy Ghost, in Preparation for the Feast or Pente- cost Devotions will take place every evening at 7:3O until Pentecost sun day when the Novena will come to a close. The Feast of Pentecost is one of the principal holy days of the Cath oIic church, it being the birthday or the Roman Catholic Church A par tial indulgence of seven years and seV- en times forty days will be granted on each day to all who assist at the pub lie exercises and pray for the 1nten- lion of the Holy Father. The circular letter received and read in all the local Catholic churches yesterday, follows:
 14O Pennington Avenue,
 Hartford, Conn.
 May If, 1909. Dear Reverend Father:
 A Novena to the Holy Ghost will be held in all the churches of the diocese from Friday. May 21st, to Saturday, the Eve of Pentecost,. May 29 The decree of May g, 1895, grants to all who make the NoVena part1al m 6ulgence of seven years and seven times forty days on each day that they assist at the public exercises and pray for the intention of the Holy Fatner- They may also gain a plenary maui eence on any of the days Of the No Yena. or on the Feast of Pentecost, or on any of the eight days following Pentecost, provided that they receive the SacramentS of Penance and Holy Eucharist and pray for the intention of his Holiness. Those who are pre- vented for any just reason from at tending the public exercises of the No- vena, may gain the same indulgence provided that they make the Novena privately and approach the sacraments within the prescribed time.
 The same indulgence may be gained a second time by all who publicly or privately recite some prayers in hon or of the Holy Ghost on Pentecost and during the eight days following Pen tecost, May 31 to June T. They must also go to Confession and Holy Com. and pray for the intention of the Holy Father.
 All these indulgences may be applied to the suffering souls in Purgatory-
 In all churches of this diocese, Ben ediction of the Blessed Sacrament may be given at the public exercises of the Novena.
 Very sincerely yours in Christ,
 JOHN SYNNOTT,
 Administrator.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-17
Wife Seeks Husband;
 So Does Guest, Who
 Loses $45 in Bills
WANTED.-By \

WANTED.-By Mrs. John Semon, of
 155 Pine street-one husband, now
 missing.
 WANTED.-By Frank Sherman. erst-
 while of New Jersey, S45 in bills.
 Mrs. Semon, who lives at 155 Pine street, where Sherman is guest told the Bridgeport police today that she wanted them to find her husband. Mrs. Semon says he disappeared yes terday. Sherman says that at the same time his S45 vanished. Both sherman and Mrs. Semon agree that the missing man is able to explain the morey mystery. Sherman and Semon had enjoyed a party for two Saturday night. Later Sherman slept soundly. When he awoke yesterday morning his roll was gone. So was Semon. There are also two babies who need their fla ther.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-17
WALES TO PRESIDE
 AT ROYAL BANQUET
Especial from United Press.)

(SpecIaI from United PreSS.)
 London, May 1.-The Prince of Wales will preside tonight at the four hundredth anniversary banquet of the Kings Bodyguard of GentIemen-at- Arms, the most aristocratic military organization in the world The banquet will be held in the Royal Banquet Hall at St. Georges Palace and the Archbishop of Canterbury Premier As quith, Colonial Minister Crea and oth- CT leaders in the House of Lords will be guests.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-17
JOHN G. MURRAY.
 Chancellor.

Thursday. May 20 being Ascension day and a holyday of obligation. mass es will be celebrated at St. Joseph s parish, first mass at a. m., and sec ond mass at S:30 a. m-. with evening devotions at 7:3G. which will consist of the Rosary and BenedictiOn- Con fessions will be heard on the previous day, Wednesday, from to and from to S:30 p. m-
 Commencing with June s the masses on Sunday at St. Joseph's church will be held one-half an hour earlier dur ing the summer season, thus placing
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-17

Hoarseness. bronchitis and other throat troubles are quickly cured by Foley's Honey and Tar as it soothes and heals the unframed throat and bronchial tubes and the most obstinate cough disappears. Insist upon having the genuine Foley's Honey and Tar. F. B. Brill, local agent s135
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-17

The young ladies of St. Joseph's par ish will hold a whist, pinochle and dance in the school hall on Madison avenue, Wednesday evening May c6. at 8 o'clock sharp. Many handsome prizes have already been received and will be awarded to the winners. The proceeds of the affair will be turned over to the church.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-17
A CARD.

This. is tp- certify that all druggists are authorized to refund your money if Foley's Honey and Tar fails to cure your cough or cold. It stops the cough, heals the lungs and prevents pneu- monia and consumption. Contains no opfates. The genuine is in a yellow package F. B. Brill. local agent *135I
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-17
Peptiron Pills ssIsss: ssEs:5:i :.

strensthen the stowsch. aid digestion. and pro: chocolate-coated acceptable to the stomach and easily assimilated. and the best medicine for and children and all sufferers from the effects 9f drueeists or by mail. O. l. Hood Co. Lowsn. Mass
 If Made by Hood It's Good.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-17

A high mass of requiem will be said by Rev. Father Dahme on Wednesday morning, May 6, at g o'clock for the late Rev. Father Theodore Ariens.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-17

The forty pupils who have been un- dergoing instructions during the past three months in preparation for Com will make their first Comnun- ion on Pentecost Sunday, May 30
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-17
REV. I. W. wILLIAMsoN's LETTER

Rev. I. w WhIIalnSOn- HuntlngtOn- w Va. writes: This is to certify that I used Foley's Kidney Remedy far nervous exha ustion and kidney trouble and am free to say that it will do all that YOU claim for it.' Foley'S Kidney Remedy has restored health and strength to thousands of weak run down people. Contains no harmful drugs and is pleasant to take. F. B.
 Bril- local agent.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-17

Over S10S was realized at the last sup per given by the ladies of the parish.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-17

the time of the first mass at a. m., and the second mass at 10 a. m.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-17

Otto Baumeister, at one time altar boy at St. Joseph's church and who is at present finishing up his studies for the priest hood at St. Johns Seminary, Brighton. Mass, will soon be ordain- ed and has promised to say his first mass at St. Joseph's church this city. MT. Baumeister is graduate of St. Thomas Seminary, Hartford, Conn. and has also studied several years in Germany. When in this city he re-. sided on Parallel street where his pa rents still reside.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-17

William Esisenmann the popular sec retary of the St. Boniface G. C. So- cial Club returned home Sunday after a pleasant weeks vacation spent in Bethel, Conn, as the guest of friends.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-17

The pupils of St. Joseph's Parochial School are holding rehearsals thrice weekly for the melodrama and operet- ta which will be held in Eagles hall the latter part of June when the com mencement exercises of ff1e school will take place.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-17

Be sure and use OZONE POWDER and get premiums.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-17

John L. Harter. treasurer of the St Boniface Club has returned home from a business tour of the west
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-17
THE s.v WHO DOES NOT

. ' wt,4en stick in the public mind ars thoae or the kdvartlssrD---thooo uha let sneir Ixhx shanA
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-17

day evenings, for the benefit of the Anti-Tuberculosis Association
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-17

Miss Anna E. KaeSmann, president of the Children of Mary Sodality is i'll at her home on East Main St.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-17

Miss Theresa Poke who has been quite ill during the past few months with throat trouble is able to be about again which is gratifying news to her many friends.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-17

No Uateer WnnE yu1 wans 6y tho turner Want Co10mA.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-17

Were playing great ball and may challenge the. Bridgeports later on."- Ed Dargan.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-17

''We'H see to it that the Sport Hill court is properly guarded and patrolled this year."-G. E. Hawes