The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-05-12

s~rhat was q neat and graceful speech of George B. Hilrs, bidding the Knights Of Columbus welcome to your ctty."-J- J. Kennedy
 .-rhe silver cups offered by Presi- Sfemt Jonathan Godfrey, C. G. Sanford and C. G. Waldo as prizes in the Broollawns golf games, are handsome specimens o6 the jewellers art-"-J. s. Pullman
 .T have sreak faith in the Acousticon for the use of the deaf. and expect to have an expert demonstration here shortly."ED. A. Parker.
 -r don't care if I am wearing the ftrst straw hat of the season It isn't a3 Dig as fl, might be."-Cari Reck
 .-rhat Truft Punch sundac is the newest thing out and Is delicious. -. S. St. John.
 .s0dve mo . faoese every time in pref sersnces to eny auto."-John Cullinan, s:1t does look queer about here with Chat old landmark, the Hincl1s & John son factory, torn down. but what a ity the new building will be."-Henry Carstesen-
 s<I am rushing work along to get my /. ly date."-K4 O. Cyrus.
 ..Ddd you hear Dave Jack out with the ambulance? They tell me they heard the bell ringing over in Strat- ford. he rang SO long and loud Sheriff Cunningham
 The recent decision by Justice Da1- cannot compel his lady love to return the engagement ring, will bring joy to many a fair maid. who does not mind the parting with the man but who does most awfu!ly hate to lose pretty ring. The Judge rules that as. all engagement rings are necessarily gifts. there can be no forcible recovery of the ring, and the only redress the dis appointed one has is by bringing breach of promise suit"
 The annual meeting of the Bridge port Branch of the Sunshine Society, was held yesterday afternoon at the home of Miss Eleanor G. Painter, and Mrs. A. S. May, the president. presid- ed. The officers were reelected, as follows: President, Mrs. A. s. May; second vice president, Mrs. Carl Bald win; recording secretary, Mrs Frank TT Slosson; corresponding secretary, Mrs. w. L. Ferris; treasurer, Miss B. urer showed that $1. .05961 had been re- ceived and $S73 disbursed.
 The social meeting of the Pastors Bible class of. the First M. E. church was attended by a hundred men. last night James Walker, Patrolman John Cody and Patrolman Haux entertained with songs and Humorous stories. The pastor, Rev. G. E. Brown, made inter esting remarks. There was music and refreshments were served.
 In honor of her 17th birthday anni- .yefsary the friends of Miss Mae E. Sullivan. 692 Maple street, surprised Der at her home, Monday evening. A supper was served and a delightful ev- .ening enjoyed. Among those present were: The Misses Smith. Pate, Walsh. Hart, McCue, See1ey, Laubscher, Hen nessey, Miles, Wilson, Hallen, Jen- nings, Stanton, Dunn. M. and $. Tur- ner, Larson, Henry, Cubick and the croft. Henry. B. and M. Herley, Penny, .. and c. Coleman, Stegman, Cubicfx, Ludford, B. and S. Darien, Finnegan, May. Curley, Corcoran, Poomey and MeIhan, MT. and Mrs. Sullivan, MT. and Mrs. Pepper.
 Miss Anna Brady entertained group of her friends, Monday evening, at Helen McGuire, Miss Lucille Rock and Miss Irene Hayrilla rendered selec- tfons upon the piano. A quartette composed of Francis Donnie, Francis S9AdoB Att4SSSys SOAkI LA<AnS dHu JOlA Johnson sang lively songs. A luncheon was sserred. Among those present were the Misses Irene Havrilla, Julia Burke. Bertha Lavery, Nellie Mcclure, Anna Brady. Alice Brady, Kathryn Brady, Lucille Rock. and the Messrs. James Lavery, John Johnson, Harry and Francis Denny. Fred Shaughnes- sy, George Reilly, John Kane and Pat rick Brady.
 The ladies who will assist Mrs. Fred | erick A. Strong Friday when the Rus sian Tea for the benefit of Olivet | Church Is given. are the members of |