The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-28
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4 As the work Of redecoration pro- gresses ron tn @ interior of the Congre- <gatioqal church. the bright contrast of the plastered walls with the dark woodwork is very marked, and while 1t makes the great room look more bright and cheerful, there are some who think the tone of the, decoration should be somewhat 'browner, to har- 'monize with the woodwork. But as Prof. Bunnen says in a short time the people will get used to the change, and 1t will mot seem so marked. The in terior of a. church should be bright and Cheerful. . A gentleman was betting in town yesterday that even at the end of nine months from now little or nothing will he done about the addition to the cen ter school. Exactly what the School Board and the Joint Committee has decided to do. has not been made pub l1c- If the committees follow the in- structlons of the town meeting they will at once proceed to build, and the Selectmen will issue bonds for the needed money.
 Miss Marjorie SilIiman, at the last imoment, decided not to go to Province town, Mass, with the Rhoades party, but is stopping at the home of MT. Stanley Y. Beach while her parents are away.
 The picnic of the Neighborhood church was great success yesterday A special car load of children and grown folks was taken to Noroton Point, and a lovely day was passed with all sorts of sports. Rev. c. S.. Bullock was one of the party. The picnic of the Congregational church will be given to-morrow-Thursday at Seaside Park. Deacon Haven has sleeve, which will be unrolled for the delight of the kindergarten class.
 With no sheriff and no grand juror, the townspeople are keeping the peace beautifully.
 Mr%Sidney Beardsley has purchased an automobile.
 MT. and Mrs. William Latin are a visit to Bantam Lake up in Litchfeld.
 All those gentlemen who wish to be made legal voters can meet the regis trars, Messrs. Hanson and Platt, at the Town hall on the 9th and 18th of next month from noon until nine o'clock at night
 Mir. Clayton Blakeslee from Wilkes barrie, has been visiting in town.
 It is announced that regular ser vices will be held in the churches this evening. It should be said in some of the churches, as the irregular season of the year is upon us, and some of the churches are closed.
 MT. and Mrs. Frederick Cruser are home from their summers vacation. People are remarking how few mad dogs have been recorded this year.
 4Hl- OhoiiC Oi odiSy IS recovering his health.
 Frederick Nettleton is building the cellar for MT. Bucks new house on Elm street. We are promised that the building will be "an ornament to the town" Good.
 The lawn fete at the library is to be held sometime about the last of Au- gust. There will be quite display of basket work and rug weaving, as we'll as things good to eat and take away
 A store in town has had it's wood work painted a lively cranberry sauce red.
 There was a poor sick girl in town a few days ago seeking for a place where she could be taken care of and rest. It was thought she had not gained a residence in this pretty will 1age, as she was sent back to Bridge port Stratford does not boast a poor house.
 Mrs. Ferdinand Baldwin's lawn party at Devon, took place last evening and proved to be very enjoyable. Every thing passed off nicely. There were tableaux and a hoop drill helped to amuse the people.
 To-day the Episcopal Sunday school has been taking it's picnic at Boards ley's Park, with a preliminary ride to Fairfield.
 Miss Nellie Place is home from Wa terbury.
 Miss Edna Cliborn recently enter tained her fellow clerks in Bridgeport. with a luncheon on the lawn of her home in town.