The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-06-05

"Speeders through the town of Fair field had better watch out, or some thing worse than the goblins will catch them."-C. w. Fox.
 ''You missed the treat of your life. when you didn't see Larry Gill and Mike Flanagan play ball-'-Mark Nagle.
 Attorney c. S. Garfield, accompanied by Mrs. Canfeld, will sail on the Lu- cania, June 12th, for a trip abroad. They will take their auto with them, and join the thousands of American tourists who are leisurely motoring through foreign countries, taking this delightful method of enjoying a pleas ant vacation trip. MT. and Mrs. Can field plan to be absent two months at least, and before their return may be joined by Mrs. Canfield's brother, MT. Edward Doyle, and her sister. Mrs. A. M- Hyde, who are also contemplat- ing the trip.
 Reardsley park will be the scene of many merrymakings to-day. weather permitting, as several of the schools have planned for happy reunions there.
 Mrs. F. M. Wilson, who has recent ly returned from Japan which she wis fted with her husband. gave a Japan ese tea, Thursday. She was assisted by Miss Helen Lewis. The house was decorated in a typically Japanese style. Mrs. Wilson wore a kimona Of blue silk over a green silk skirt. The ladies also wore the Japanese sandals. A Japanese menu was served. Mrs. Wilson treated her guests to a view of some very artistic paintings on un- cut velvet, souvenirs of her journey.
 Miss Ethel Grippen's luncheon given recently to Miss Emma Nothnagle who is to be married June 10 to Leonard Crabtree, was a most enjoyable func- tion.
 A most successful supper and sale was that given by the ladies of the Peoples Presbyterian church, Lincoln hall. last night. The waitresses were a group of young women of the church, Davenport, Miss Elsie Futile, Miss Alice Keough, Miss Minnie Ritchte, Miss Edna Wynkoop. Miss Leila Phil lips, Miss Frances Blush, Mrs. Elias Ruth MacBride. Miss Bessie Monroe, Miss Charlottle Bishop, Miss Lizzie Hackney. Miss Ivy Jones, Miss Ruth Watts, Miss Iva Rubey, Miss Mildred Ensign.
 The general committee was: Mrs. Leroy E. Pinney, chairman; Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Bullard, ST., Mrs Rubey, Mrs. Bouton, Mrs. Moore, Mrs. Kelt, Mrs. Hayes. Mrs. Mallette, Mrs. Allen and Mrs Williams Mrs. Moore and Mrs Kelt took the tickets. and Mrs. Wypkoop was in charge of the wait resses. Mrs. Rubey, Mrs. Carstesen and Mrs. McFarquhar baked the short cakes, which were served hot Mrs. Jones, Mrs Allen, Mrs. MacLeon. Miss Van Ramp and Mrs. Tede were in charge of the short cake and the cream, while the ice cream was sold by Mrs. Wetherell. Homemade cake Mrs. Young; sandwiches by Mrs. Mil linor: candy by Mrs. Soloman; coffee by Mrs. Fordham, and Mrs. Bullard was in charge of the culinary depart ment.
 Dr. W. W. Duncan of New Rochelle will be the speaker of the evening at the rally which Bridgeport Group of field M. B. church. Friday evening, June IS. -l--.t
 Those who heard the lecture by Ed ward Avis in the assembly hall of the High school last night have a clearer idea of the looks of New England song birds, and of their songs, than they had deemed possible. MT. AviS using a violin to give him the key, initiated the notes of many birds. Stereopticon views made from photo graphs of the birds were also shown. Naturally the views of wildly colored species, as the Baltimore Oriole, at tracted most attention. The lecture
  ganization of teachers in the public schools.
 Under the direction of Mrs. E. Swan and Mrs. J. J. Sheehan, the first of the series of six whists was given in St. Charles halI Thursday afternoon. The winners were: Mrs. Pagan, Mrs. P: W. Pulver Mrs. J. E: Kelly, Mrs Morris, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Dixon. Mrs. Killeen, Mrs. Barnard, Mrs. Whitcomb, Mrs. Lang, Mrs. Holtz, Mrs. Seltenrich, Mrs. Lush, Mrs Burns.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles H. Thompson celebrated their. 35th wedding anniver- sary at their home, fl Gregory street, yesterday A delegation from the Sea- side Outing club. of which MT. Thomp- son has been steward since 1S96 pre- scented him with $60 in gold and a new oress suit. The delegation comprised President Jacob Kline, Vice President Fred Atwater, Secretary George Had ley and MT. and Mrs. George Thorpe. The guests were 125 in number MT. and Mrs. Thompson were married in St. Johns church by the late Eaton W. Maxey in 1874 They have one sur viving child and two grandchildren.
 There will be a really large time at Grace M. E. church Tuesday evening when Go. J, Second Connecticut Regi- In0uI, OIlIISd bOyS bTlSdQe OI -AII1oT- ica, will be organized with Fred S. Breyer as captain. E. E.. Benedict of waterbury, who is major general for Connecticut, will be a. visitor and will be accompanied by some 15 members of the crack Waterbury company. The companies from Trinity church and from the German Reformed church of this city will also be present. The organization now has a membership of 300 900 in the United States.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles Ginand receiv- ed their friends Wednesday at their home in BeardSley street. A most enjoyable evening followed.
 The friends Of MT. and Mrs Minor surprised them at their home in Clin- ton avenue, recently. A dance follow ed and a collation. was served Those present were: S1atie Conney, May Dyer, Nellie Fitzsimmons, May Ly- man. Mamie Grace, Georgie Gritman, Lizzie Wanneth, Daisy Baldwin, Bella r xzs4