The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-18
S1RATFORD

Speaking yesterday with some of the authorities" of the town. regarding the complaint made public by MT Grinrod. that some evil-minded per sons set fire to his second house and caused them to burn It was stated that these houses are situated in distant part of the town. in the neigh borhood of Avon park and that as there is no police force to patrol the streets. it Is impossible for such au- thorities as the town possesses to keep a watch over MT. Grinrod's property The gentleman is well known in the local courts. where he has been once or twice at least on complaint of his neighbors. and it is doubted If he has any reason to suspect any, local off, cial is prosecuting him, or anybody else.
 Mrs Jane Smith, an aged lady living on Nichols avenue is quite sick.
 Yesterday was the 17th anniversary of the ordination in the Boston cathe- dral, of Father O'Connor to the priest hood. He Is still 'in the ring" as he -Nantly for the cure of souls and the destruction of evil influences
 Mrs. Roberts. 'of Wood End. is re- ported very ill-
 Stagg will not go to Georgia until af- ter Christmas
 It Is reported that Judge Peck has recently purchased a couple of houses and lots near Barnum avenue . Lewis Hubbel, Ferry Road. has been selling his farm and household goods at auction
 MT. Edward Du Four proposes to make an artificial pond of about 5 acres on the Ferry road. which he will dedicate to the use of the public
 It is announced that 1t has been de- cided to begin condemnation proceed ingS for the lot of land on Barnum avenue which the town wishes for the
 k~- town is unwilling to pay the price asked.
 Next Monday evening at o'clock. there will be an entertainment at the High school. given by the pupils. for the benefit of the athletic association A play called the 'E- oDement" from the Pickwick papers. will be presented. and there will also be music and reel tations- The young folks who will take part include Basil Merrill, l.. mons, George Tomlinson. Miss Edith Weed, Josephine Houghton. Olive Clapp and Myriel Baldwin
 The Azalias will celebrate Old Home Night on the 2sth of this month
 Dr. Packard went to Boston one day this week to take part in banquet given to two noted evangelists, Alex ander and Chapman It Is said that covers for 1000 people were laid, and that 1000 looked on from the galleries.
  be a fine thing if these evangelists could be induced to come to Bridge port.
 MT. Bernard H. Judson is home from a business rtip.
 Only useful prizes are now award ed at the whist prizes given in town The rage for Bridge whist appears to have subsided-
 Hon. Stiles Judson went up to New Haven to meet President Taft at dim ne-.
 Arthur and Oliver Park have been visiting in New York
 The Little Rebels" was the title of the play given at Devon chapel to raise money for the furnace fund It was very enjoyable.
 A hive of Maccabees recently met at the house of Mrs. James Sexton, on Stratford avenue.
 Some of our young folks propose to give a subscription dance at Red Mems hall on the evening of the 31st ins.-
 There is a rumor that trolley wrecks are becoming quite frequent in town One car recently ran into a trolley pole which was lucky. as 1t prevent ed the car from rolling oyer into the meadow below.
 Our. local congressman. MT. Otis Cur tis. is very busy these days. delivering numerous boxes aud bundles of Christi mas presents Some of the kids think he is the real Santa Claus. when they hear his cheery voice and see him bending under a load of boxes and bundles
 N Thomas Nolan proposes to learn the electrical business
 Ernest Wilcox is to be. the new clerk at the Deed store
 Miss Wilcoxson is one of the assist ant librarians under Miss Russell.
 At Christ church tomorrow, there will be morning prayers at 10:30.- Sum day school at 12. evening prayers at 7:30.
 Forefathers' day will be celebrated at the Congregational church on Sun day morning. Sermon by Rev. E. N. Packard, pastor on "Our Pilgrim Heritage; What Threatens It; What VIII Save It. Kipling's Recessional will be sung by the choir. At D. m the theme will be Conflict Or dained by God"