The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-06
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The whist of Thursday evening at the Grange hall was a great success The weather conditions were most fa- vorable, a moderate temperature, good sleighing and an ideal moonlight ev ening combined with the fact of it's be- ing a Grange affair brought the whist enthusiasts out in full force. The game was enjoyed for two hours when the honors were announced as follows: 1st ladies', Mrs. s. c. Glover, cut glass bon dish; 1st gentlemen's, John c. Beers silver pickle fork: 2d ladies, Mrs. Wm. A. Garfield, handsome jewel case with coin; 2d gentlemen's, Fred erfck B. Lake, fancy cup and saucer; 3d ladies'. Mrs. Wallace N. Mitchell, 6 pound fruit cake, made by Mrs. Alice Wildman; Sd gentlemen's, Rodney Shepherd meat chopper; 4th ladies', Mrs. Charles Glover, china cracker jar; 4th gentlemen's, Walter Finch, box cigars; 9th ladies', Miss Cornelia Warehouse, box cigars: 9th gentlemens, s, James B. Nichols, silver berry spoon; 9th ladies', Mrs. Frederick Briggs, 1 dozen oranges; 9th gentlemen's, Eli Frederick B. Lake. book; 7th gentle men's, Stanley Blackman, pair gloves; 9th ladies', Miss Fannie V. Daniels, boo. The ladies' consolation was taken by Mrs. Alice Wildman and was a fancy china match safe with the s Hea venly Twins Past Master Wal lace N. Mitchell secured the gentle mems consolation which was the source of much amusement when found to be large doll. The young bene- dict was warmly congratulated on all sides. A most delightful evening was spent by all the company besides the pleasure of the game. Refreshments of home made cake and punch were served throughout the evening.
 Miss Frances Bullard, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Stanley H. Bullard, of Mount Plea sant, enjoyed the celebra- tion of her first birthday at her home, Friday. A dainty feature of the oc- casion was very pretty birthday cake with one candle set in the center of a rosebud, while around this were set 12 tiny candles in corresponding rosebuds, denoting the twelve months of the year A pleasant, happy day was en- joyed and the young miss did the hon. ors as well as could be expected con- sidering it to be the first occasion. Miss Bullard was very pleasantly re- membered with many gifts from her numerous friends.
 Miss Florence Beecher is enjoying an over Sunday visit with Miss Jessie Nichols at New Haven.
 Mrs. James w. Gordon is spending two days with New Milford, friends.
 The condition of Michael J. Bradley WnO mas D06I III iCl iIIlc past "CCfA, AS reported as very critical.
 Mrs. Stiles Middlebrook of Bridge port, is the guest of Mrs. Stanley H. Bullard.
 Rodney Shepherd is enjoying a two days visit at Naugatuck.
 Lincoln Valentine has bought the Thomas Bristol farm.
 Mrs. Wm. J. Driscoll enjoyed visit with Bridgeport friends. Friday.
 The children and teacher, Miss Cath crime Murphy of Middle District school, enjoyed a sleigh ride Friday afternoon through the kindness of Patrick H. Cannon The music or their voices could be heard as they passed up Newtown street, seemingly very happy, each waving a flag and their faces beaming with smiles.
 Mir and Mrs. w. B. Hawley of Flaw leyvi1le were most pleasantly surprfs- ed Wednesday evening, on the occasion of their 10th wedding anniversary. Members of the family had made all arrangements and a delightful social evening was enjoyed, guests being present to the number of about 30. A fine supper was served and the couple were the recipients of many gifts. Guests present from out of town were: MT. and Mrs. Homer Baldwin, MT. and Mrs. Charles D. Kellogg, Harry flaw ley of Bridgeport, MT. and Mrs. Stan ley Terrill, Eugene Lake, Edson flaw ley. MT. and Mrs. Frank K Hawley and two children, of Brookfield.
 MT. and Mrs. George B. Beers, MT. and Mrs. B. M. Peck, MT. and Mrs. Frank Gilbert, MT. and Mrs. John Gill bert all enjoyed two days visit in New York city this week, stopping at the Churchill Hotel and epjoying the performance at the Hippodrome, also visiting other places of interest
 F. J. Naramore and Mrs. Hubert Smith were in town Friday. Mrs. Smith will reopen the Naramore house on account of the recent illness of her daughter. Her many friends will be glad to know of her return.