The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-13
STAMFORD
Scheme for Raising Money Biographi. cal Sketch-That Tailor-Straw Ride Whist ProjecIs = Rent Topics Fresh Personals.

YOrk to review, the play called The Call of the North.' in which he will probably appear as an actor next sea- son.
 A new financial scheme for raising money by the Women's Aid Society of the Methodist church is being worked with a good deal of success. The pub fishers of a fashion journal have agreed to allow 50 cents for every sub- scriber who will pay the same sum for the journal for a year the subscrip- ton price being $1. Out of ladies who recently attended one of their meetings, promptly subscribed. It is thought all the sisters in town can be induced to read the journal at this rate.
 Rev. George E. Farrar and his fam in the parsonage. He is a native of Indiana, having been born in Circle vile, that state, a town about 40 miles from Indianapolis. His father was a physician, and when a. young man MT. F'arrar thought to study law,b while attending the De Pauw university, at Greencastle, he concluded that the ministry was the higher calling. He graduated in 1899, but for a year or two before that event preached as a student supply. His first parish was in Beatrice, Nebraska, a town of some 10, 900 inhabitants. His, health not being good, he was sent to Winter Park, in Florida, in the St. Johns River Con ference. The climate agreed with him and in a year or two, Bishob McCabe sent him to the church at Farming dale, in Long Island There he re- mained for three years when he was is also a lecturer, and will soon give one for the Women's Aid Society in Stratford- His sujects are 'The Com ing King,'' and ''The Man and the Crowd" He is also working on a lec- ture which will be devoted to some Southern poets. He has the reputa- ton of being a speaker of force and power, and his lectures are thought full and inspiring. The Sentinel of In dianapolis says MT. Farrar is one of the most eloquent young speakers who has appeared on the platform of that city city
 in town, there will be fresh cause for excitement. Ladies can get tailor made garments without paying out 5 cents to go to the city. and all will wonder at the great faith of the tailor. As for the candy shop-that was a myth.
 It is announced and this time with a certainty which makes it positive, that Lieut.. and Mrs. J. A. Schofield and the baby. will sail in a few days template going to Austria, as that na- ton has little interest in submarine boats.
 Another rehearsal tonight by the
 
 So much has been said about the play to be given this evening at, the hall of the Housatonic Grange, that if it is not filled to overf1owing then there will be little use in starting a theatre in the vacant When restaurant. That imposing building still waits for an occupant.
 Somebody on Elm street has sold the O'Neil place.
 A portion of the Murphy residence on Jackson street has been rented by the Churchill family. Extra trains will be put on to-mor- row evening to accommodate the out of town grangerS who are coming in from the suburbs to see Prof. Baxter'S Great Invention.
 Two of our local architects, Fred'k H. Beckwith and Arthur L. Meloy, have dissolved partnership. The long announced straw ride came eff a few moonlight evenings since, when two busses filled with brave young men and charming maidens, drove up to the home of Miss Mamie Hee. Ut is said the evening was very ''enjoyable.' There was the usual bountifu1 spread, and music galore. Most of the young folks came from Bridgeport. f The whist given by the Ancient Or der of Hibernians, was largely attend ed, and netted good sum. There was dancing, cream, soft drinks, and @ good time generally. The prizes were pret- " = Mccarthy gave an exhibition drill with his team. The order is in flourish ing condition and growing. It is hop ed there will soon be a membership of 100.
 A rent in one of the Porter cottages on Stratford avenue has been taken by George D. Shelton, son of Dr. Shelton who once lived in town.
 The proposition to erect gates for the
 Union Cemetery, still occupies the at tention of many good people, and as
 matters stand it looks if in time
 the money would be sufficient to place the order.
 MT William Mcdowell has taken a rent in one of the Porter cottages. As usual, now that the trees are in bloom, and the lawns are sprinkled with the golden dandelionS, and busi-
 ness is improving, and new shops are being opened in town, and there is to be a. local tailor, a number of peo- pie who have read of the ancient his tory and glories of Stratford, are seek ! ing rents for the summer. But when
 winter comes they wish to hie to the city, where the streets are lighted, and the trolley service is good, and one can go to Polls. Unfortunately there are few if any rents in town to be had for love or money.
 Quite a number of pupils have had | their names emblaZoned on the term roll of Miss NJ. P. Taylor's room grade | five. It is remarkable how these term, | honor and high standing rolls, gather l in the kids.
 Attorney Wilder and family, of New York, have returned to their country
 place called the "Birches." It is to be hoped he will not be annoyed as he was last summer.
 The Pootatuck Club will open up for | the season on Decoration Day. Last evening Christ Church guild met at the home of Miss Emma Alien A very enjoyable time was had | It is now said that Capt. Bedells