The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-20
FAIRFIELD
A Surprise Party-Pcverty Social-Cir. culating Libraries -Firemen's Dance New Church Members.

Small but very enjoyable social af- fairs are about all that now claim at tention in town, the weather being un- favorable for larger entertainments, and the giving of public balls not be- ing as popular as at other seasons of the year. The truth is people who work hard for. a living and have a plenty of more sensible ways in which 10 spend their money, do not feel like dancing and paying the fiddler. A few evenings ago there was very pleasant surprise prty on Greenfield Hill, given to Mrs. H. E. Down, in honor of her birthday. The evening was filled with music, games and later refreshments were served. A few of those who attended. and congratulat- ed the hostess were MT. and Mrs. Will bur Jennings and daughter and son, MT. and Mrs. A. M. Bulkley and son, MT and Mrs. Martin Burr, Mrs. A. M. Burr Mrs. A. Sherwood, Miss Elsie Sherwood, MT. Edgar s. Banks, MT. and Mrs. w. H. Burr and daughter, Mrs. Stella Chase and daughter, MT: and Mrs. w. o. Bailey son and daugh- ter, and Miss Alice Nichols.
 A sociable which is attracting con- siderable attention and speculation is announced for tomorrow evening at the Congregational church. It is call ed a Poverty Social and consider ing the hard times and the fact that those who attend are expected to come in their poorest clothes, everybody is invited. Indeed, if any one, so ruqnor says, wears any article of luxury, such as wedding ring, a bracelet, a watch guard, lace ruffles, buckles on ones shoes, neck laces gloves, high back combs, and the like a small fine will be imposed. The intent is to set an example of Puritan simplicity, and Re- publican good sense, and discard the vain fashions of the world. Patches will be considered honorable and no smoking will be allowed. The ladies are expected to dress in calico, and if some of the young men should ap- peaf in jumpers and overalls, the fashion would be commended. Miss Maud Perry has charge of the details of the sociable The object of sthe gathering is reported to be for the raising of money to help a poor church
 It is doubtful if any librry in 'these parts' takes such an active interest in placing books within convenient reach of all classes of the people as the Memorial of this town. Besides the circulating libraries for the var ious schools, and now and then a neigh boring library, one has been se- 1ected and installed in the plant of the Eastern Underwear establishment for the benefit of the employees. Some 60 volumes are at hand for the girls who wish to improve their knowledge of books or while away a lonely hour. Mrs. Mitchell, of Norwalk, has charge of the library. She comes to town each day for herE work and returns in the evening. She has been connected years, and is employed in the ''samp- ling' room.
 Hr. and Mrs. William Nichols have been visiting in Derby.
 There was a. large meeting of the Hook & Ladder Company last night to transact routine business and prepare for the ball which it is proposed to give on the 18th inst, in Perry's hall It is proposed that this event shall be more enjoyable than the one given a year ago, and it is hoped all who are fond of dancing will patronize the ball, since it is desirable that a good sum of money be added to the chest of the boys who have the duty of looking after any fires which may occur.
 The sleighing about town is said to be better than in year or so, but few sleighs are to be seen. The au- tomobie monopolizes the streets, and the market wagon, the delivery wagon and the hay rig, jog on as usual.
 The Foresters will hold meeting this evening at Picketts building, in the rooms vacated by Dr. McLain.
 Mrs. w. E. Nichols of Greenfield Hill. has returned home from visit to Hartford.
 A telephone has been put in the par sonage of the Congregational church, Greenfield Hill, 13-2 Fairfield district. rI
 The following persons have recently joined the Congregational church at Greenfield Hill: Mrs Mary A. Ogden, Mrs. Alice M. F. Hill. Miss Franges A. Pease and Rev. E. H. Olmstead and Mrs Minnie L.. Olmstead, the last two by letter from the church in Ken sington. Conn.
 On Monday pr. Donaldson removed the ball from near the eye of little Frederick West, which he received from a boy who was playing with a spring gun.
 Master Lowell Jacoby, who has a newspaper route in town, and who has been quite i'll with the measles, has so far recovered as to be able to attend school.
 Miss Kate McCaffrey, bookkeeper of the traction company, who has been sick for some time with the grip, is able to be out again. She is well Congregational church in Westport.
 Father Coleman still continues in luite delicate health. He was not able 2 conduct the services at St. Thomas last Sunday.
 MT. John Crusack was called to New York last Sunday quite suddenly to see a sick friend.