The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-21
FAIRFIELD

Minor P. Jameson. chief engineer of the Boston. Worcester and Springfield Railroad; J. A. Jameson and MT. and Mrs. Harold O'Connor, from New Ca naan. were in town over Sunday. the guests of George A Mills. The Jame- sons used to live in town in the house now occupied by Prof. Saunders. They met many old friends and had a de- lightful visit while here.
 Again some minimizing boys have been cutting down Chr stmas trees In the grounds of "Waldstine." the coun- try seat of Mir. and Mrs. J. O. Wright. demolished Complaint has been made to the proper officials, and as the boys are known 1t Is expected the matter will be settled without recourse to the law.
 Yesterday the towns people were more than pleased to observe that troll ley cars are now running with ten minutes headway. The Seaview ave nue cars go to the center and then re- turn to Bridgeport. It Is understood, however. that the present arrangement is only temporary. for Christmas week.
 It has been proposed by Prof. Har- grove and others that the level piece Of ground just east of St. PauPs. which baseball ground. and which was once a pond hole. be flooded for skating. It is thought this can be cone for little or no expense. and afford the pupils
  youth of the town. a delightful place for al! the sports of the winter in which a skating surface Is the prime factor.
 According to program. the corner stone of the new Baptist church was laid last Sunday. and drew quite a crowd of people from a. number of towBs. The church is so far com pleted that it was possible to hold ser vices in 1t during the day.
 The repainting of the west bound depot has been finished, and it is ex- pected this week will see the whole job completed. Next Monday work will begin on the depots in Southport It has cost some $500 to paint ali the buildings connected with the stations
 The Hook & Ladder Company will hold a meeting this evening to perfect arrangements for the banquet and
 Miss Eleanor Morehouse passed the week end with relatives in Water bury.
 The 5th and sth grades of the Gen. ter school. which meet in the post of flee building. had to be dismissed yes terday forenoon, there not being suf- ficent heat.
 MT. and Mrs William A. wheatley gave a little birthday rarty on Satur- day afternoon in compliment to Willie Wheatley. who is sorry that he Is to leave town, where. he says, he has made many friends. Fifteen or twen- tN young fOlkS gathered at the Wneat- ley residence. including the children of Selectman Fox. the Perry children. Fred West. Margaret Whalen. Eliot. Ruth and Esther Wakeman. and many others. A jolly time was the re- suit
 Tonight the young folks meet to tie greens for the decoration of the Con- g-egational church.
 Last night the officers of the Sun day school and the Teachers Associa- ton held a meeting to make reports, elect officers for next year. and trans act othe- business.
 Yesterday a gentleman purchased a number of copies of the Fairfield Hand Book of Local History. written by Dr. Child. to send away for Christmas presents. He remarked he thought such a gift far more appropriate than many which are made.
 Nearly 40 volumes of juvenile books have just been added to the Peqout library. the more important of which include Seven Champions of Christen- dom. by Thomas Cartwright: Brownie books. by Palmer Cox: On Track and Diamond, by George Harvey; Stories of Napoleon; Oliver Cromwell and Will liam Tell. by H. E. Marshall: Winning His Way to West Point. by P. B. Ma lone: Every Day Life in the Colonies, by Stone & Pickett: and Myths of Red Children. by G. L. Wilson.