The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-29
STAMFORD

| Concerning the course of lectures to be given next month at the library it has been suggested that those con templating attending purchase their tickets soon, in order that the library committee may know how much they can depend upon in the way of finan- cial support. If one person does not wish to invest for the, whole course a ticket can be purchased by two per . sons, and then they can draw lots for | the, various lectures. At this rate a single lecture will cost but 40 cents. A course ticket is g. It is hoped for the sake of the library there will be liberal patronage The intellectual treat is all that could be wished. The fire signals are now being test ed on the orthodox bell.
 MT. and Mrs. Clifford Leavenworth have been visiting in Watertown-
 The following young folks took part in the santa Claus cantata last night at the Neighborhood church Marcus. Edward. Marguerite and Florence Garry, GenevieVe and lola Bullock, Douglas Beers, Kate. Adeline and Alice Hammond, Cornelia Meach- en. Ruth and Henry Fordham. Fred Baldwin, Carrie Osborn, Jennie Blakes- lee, Gertrude Yates, Addison Wright, Albert Opdenbrow. Edward and Louise Benedict, Alice Abbott. and
 The FNulton-Livingston reception will take place at the Neighborhood church on New Years evening. A concert is to be given New Years night at Red Mems hall. with Gilman's orchestra of Is pieces from Bridgeport.
 William Mallory has found employ ment with Smith & Egge of Bridge port
 Walter and Charles Theis of Cos Cob have made a brief visit in town.
 The snow was so deep in places yes terday, some of the ladies ventured out with top boots.
 Miss Ruth Bristol Is spending the week end in Danbury-
 MT. and Mrs. Gilbert Edwards have been visiting in Long HILL
 Rowe Wheeler is on the sick list. Now is the time for hunters to take advantage of the situation.
 It is very interesting to read that the ladies and gentlemen who have charge of the Christmas tree for the Neighborhood church are Clifford Cur tis Mrs. Elliott W. Peck. Chas- E. Rogers Freak Converse. Mrs. Will liam Cliborn and Mrs. Walter Han ford It promises to be the finest tree ever seen at the Neighborhood church.
 The march of events and improve ments in town is quite startling and causes many people to sit up and take notice. The new fire alarm system for instance. is a marked illustration Of the introduction of modern improve :nents And now we are promised an exhibition of what MT Beach's fly ing machine can do when he gets it transported to the top of Academy hill. and 1t is seen lowering over the Soldiers monument like a thing of life. All this is promised in the near future, and shows how the old town is keeping step with the newest in Mentions. Just when MT. Beach will fly is not known. He has the machine and all he needs is the ability and the determination to go. H
 People were saying yesterday that the story that the poor lone man at
 
 company, who declined to drag out the chemical engine or the hose cart. during the blizzard of last Sunday, when he was informed that chim- \ ney was on fire at Mrs Thompson's houes, on East Broadway. should be taken for what it is worth. Probably he did not say he would not go. but that under the prevailing conditions it was impossible to do so. Visitors at the Thompson residence. yesterday. said they heard nothing about the re- fusal of the fire "laddies'' to turn out in the blizzard. The fact is neither men nor teams of horses could have gone through the snow drifts on that fearful day.
 Mrs. Matte Baker who lived oppo- site St. Michaels cemetery, died Mon day night. She was about fl years of age The funeral will be held to- morrow and the burial will be in Un- ion cemetery.
 A unique entertainment is proposed for the evening of the 27th inst. at the library. A platform in the north ern alcove will probably be built for the exhibition It is possible there will be a shadow dance, or something of the kind, and it may be a beautiful Japanese lady will appear. Architects and carpenters were at the library yes terday looking over the ground and making plans
 MT Charles Packard who is visiting in town. reports that there has been good sleighing in Williamstown, Mass, ever since Thanksgiving Day
 Owing to the pranks of the weather Mir. William B. Futile postponed his game dinner at the bungalow until a future date
 The Azalias celebrated Old Home night. last evening and had a very enjoyable time
 On Wednesday night Preparatory lecture at the Congregational Chapel. Next Saturday morning at seven o'clock a New Years Sunrise Prayer meeting will be held in the Congre- gational chapel. Friends from any of the churches welcome. Next Sunday evening there will be union service at the Methodist church at which Rev. E. N. Packard will be the preach CT.
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