The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-01-02
STAMFORD
No Fire Chief Yet The Ferry Road - Assembly Dance ce-Mr. Field-Sunrise Meeting-Engagement Lunch.

It was announced that the ire com nittee would hold a meeting yesterday at 10 o'clock a. m., at the Town nall, but when the hour arrived the only gentlemen present were Sheriff Stagg, Selectman Stevens, and MT. Frank E. Conine. It was understood that Select man Wells was in New York and Con- stable Beardsley was away. The re- suit was no business was transact d, and no Fire Chief was appointed. The gentlemen present fell to discussing condition of the roadway in the vicin- ity of the Ferry bridge, so called, the rather ancient and unsat. .sfactory structure which crosses Ferry creek. It is thought that the trolley tracks. running from White street, to the bridge and beyond, are too near the western side of the street, and that the road should be Widened, so that the approach to the bridge will be safer, and more convenient. It appears that the land bordering the road at this point is owned by the Sterling te, by Mrs. Lewis and MT. Stagg. And a recently built fence along the Sterling estate looks as if it had inn pinged upon the roadway. At ali events there is an old mile stone by the side of the road which has been Tn position for over half Q century, at least. which is now inside the Sterling fence. If the street could be widened to a point in line with this ancient mile stone. it would be a great im- provement. It was the consensus of opinion among the gentlemen that this section of street. including the bridge, is the weakest spot in town and ought to be improved. The traffic at this point is often congested owing to the narrow highway, and the approach to the bridge is too steep. As many as IF automobiles have been seen to cross this bridge in 15 minutes, to say noth ing of the trolley cars. bicycles. trucks carriages. delivery wagons. and all kinds of teams. The attention ofs the town needs to be called to this section of Ferry road, when it will undoubted- ly at some future town meeting vote the money to put it in a safe condition.
 The Assembly club dance at Red Mems hall on New Years eve. was well attended. some 75 people being present, and the dancing was kept up until three o'clock in the morning. Jerome Mays orchestra of four pieces gave the music. The usual members with their friends were in attendance.
 A consultation of physicians has been held in the case of MT. Horace Field, who suffered a stroke a week or two ago. and it is rumored that doc tor from Bridgeport told MT. Field he is good for a dozen years yet His many friends will be glad to know it.
 Mrs. Hughes .keegan, who has been confined to the house for fortnight with an attack of bronchitis is able to be out again.
 The sunrise prayer meeting at the Congregational church, at 7:30 on New Years morning was attended by some 50 people and proved to be a very in- teresting occasion. The ringing of the big bell so early surprised some of the Assembly club dancers who felt that they had but just got into bed.
 Tomorrow being communion Sunday at the Congregational church there will be no regular sermon in the morning, but short address by Dr. Packard and the reception of new members. In the afternoon there will be a praise service.
 Miss Vivian Conine is visiting friends for a week in Cromwell. Conn.
 Skating at Judson's pond was very good yesterday and nearly all the boys in town 1ocked to the ice with their skates and hockey sticks.
 Business was practically suspended in town yesterday, the stores closing down in the morning and the library and the post office being as tight and deserted as a tomb.
 MT. Frank E. Conine is committing this month on the N. Y.. N. H. & H. railroad working the territory of the Hudson river and Long Island in the interest of his nurseries.
 MISS Grace BelQen or tnlS town was one of the guests at the great Grippen reception in Bridgeport on the last day of the year
 Wednesday last Miss Ethel Beach, daughter of MT. and Mrs. F. c. Beach. gave a luncheon in honor of her en- gagement to MT. James Albert Wales, son of MT. and Mrs. Edward P. Allen of Stratford avenue. The following young ladies were present: Misses Emily Wheeler Margery Lewis. Mar guerite Cogswell. Marjory Briggs and Miss Maitland.
 Thursday evening thesSunday school of the Methodist church held it's Christmas festival There was the usual music recitations and presents.
 Father O'Connor has received let ter from Rev. John Synnott, admins trator of the diocese, recommending that a collection be taken in all the churches next Sunday for the sufferers by the earthquakes in Italy. The re- ceipts will be sent to the Pope by cable next. Tuesday. ~-...-...--