The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-02
NEWTOWN

The Halloween festival and Mother Goose Bazaar held Friday evening last at the town hall under the auspices of the Young Ladies' Athletic Associa- ton of the Newtown High School. was a very gratifying success and reflects much credit on the energetic young committee, namely-General Manager Miss Mary Lester, teacher of the sub freshman class. and assistants, Miss Anna Carlson, Miss Dorette Gordon. Miss Anna Houlihan, considering the short time allotted for the getting up of the whole affair. The comedy ,en- titled ''Mddam Department SchooP' was well carried out and received a round of applause at the end Of each act. Miss Dorette Gordon as Madam Department and Misses Helen Keane. May Brown, Anna Houlihan, Marguer- ite Beecher as pupils. and Catherine Lester. the servant. each delivered their bright dialogue in a pleasant manner and the funny situations and remarks occasioned a great deal of laughter on the part Of the audience. The Mother Goose bazaar proved a great success financially. The sweet mired by all They were Misses Mary and Helen Kf1bride Sarah Beers and Marion Curtis. Dolly Vardens in quaint pretty costumes and powdered Misses Anna Carlson. Adeline Brinton, Frances Griffin, Dorette Gordon. Lit tie Jack Homer, Master Gordon ,csale, with his huge pie. from which hung many streamers of crepe paper. to which were attached prizes. succeeded short order. The largest business of the evening was done at the fish pond, where Simple Simon Civilian Driscoll) was the center of all attraction It would have been impossible to have improved on the costume and man. ners of Master Simple Simon, which at a glance in every detail was most mirth provoking. Before the opening of the program MT. Driscou was in- formed that he was wanted behind the curtain. and as he marched up through the audience the applause and laugh ter was simply tremendous. Miss Catherine Farrell as Rebecca at the well was in fine costume and made a ghosts. were also finely gotten up and were Jesse Bailey. Michael Blake, Anna Carlson. Jessie Beers May Northrop. who sailed up the aisles as soon as the program opened and sat silently on the upper steps on each side of the stage Many Jack O'Lan- terms were the footlights and the school colors. blue and white. were conspicuous in the decorItions. The members of the association are fn- debted to Michael J. Murphy for the contribution of selections on his fine Victor Monograph for the dancing which followed The net proceeds were s45.50 and the young people are justly elated over the success of theil efforts. The young ladies who con- tributed to the musical part of the pro- gram in a creditabIe manner were Miss Charlesina Driscon and Jessie Gordon in a plano duet, and Misses Lillian Beers and Anna Houlihan in a violin and plano duet, both numbers receiving generous share of ap- plause.
 St. Roses Notes-Monday All Saints Day, mass was celebrated at o'clock Tuesday, All Souls Day. mass was celebrated at the same hour with 6 good attendance. Next Friday masses will be celebrated at 5:S0 and 8 o'clock Confessions will be heard Friday aft ernoon and evening.
 Trinity Notes-Rev. J. H. George preached from Eph. 9th chapter. 10th and 11th verses. subject, Christian Armor" Monday. All Saints Day services and Holy Communion were celebrated at 10:40 a. m. The Ladies of Trinity Guild will meet at the rec tory Thursdoay afternoon to work foI the Guild sale to be held December & The confirmation classes will meet al the rectory Thursday evening and Friday afternoon. Holy Communion will be celebrated next Sunday at Il o'clock service