The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-27
STAMFORD

Grass fires have put in an appear ance rather early in the season, con sidering how low the temperature has been. One took place on Friday af- ternoon which caused quite 8. scram- ble of excitement in the business sec. tion of the town, and many started to go on foot out to Washington bridge, to see that rickety structure burn. The fire department,-the me chanical part-broke down owing tt done. only little fright. It will now be in order to warn bad boys not tt play with matches Or throw away ci- garette stumps.
 It takes AS milch COWS to supply this town with milk.
 The money invested in commerce ir Stratford is estimated at $51, 1925. Most or this Is for the oyster business. Saturday afternoon last Mrs Harry L. Fairchild entertained one of oul numerous embroidery clubs.
 Rev. John Haugh of Bridgeport preached at the Bethany Mission yes terday.
 Friday last Mrs. David Coe enter tained the Bridge club.
 A collection was taken at St. James church yesterday for the Catholic Transcript, which Bishop Milan sends to members of the parish.
 There are 3,732 building lots in town valued in the aggregate at Ss64,301 which is an average of about s26O fof each lot, seemingly not a very unrea- sonable price.
 This year the Board of Relief reduc- ed the grand list by some $62,726.
 The meeting of the local grange on Saturday evening was of more than usual interest Under the manage ment of Frank E.. Blakeman the Seven Ages of Man. was acted; there .Ix A Patterson; another on Poultry Rais- ing'' by F. F. Van de Bogart: and one by Miss Anna Stuart on 'The Best Way of Saving Time and Strength Doing Housework.'' Mrs. H. M Clapp had charge of the music.
 A Lenten cantata was sung last ev- ening at Christ church.
 Rev. NJ. Farrar has decided not to preach a farewell sermon. This is wise as the Conference. may return him to his present position.
 Next Friday afternoon Miss Bessie Houghton will give a dancing class re- ception at Red Mems Hall.
 This afternoon, at the residence of Dr. Packard, the Mission League is holding meeting. It is thought they will give a sale at the Chapel on the Sth of April
 Wednesday next Mrs. Howard Hoad- ley will open her doors to the Warwick Embroidery club.
 Charles w Larson and wife have just celebrated their 9th wedding anni- versary.
 The little surprise party recently given to Alta Bullock, at the home of Miss Pearl Talmadge on Paradise Green, by her young friends. was a Testimonial of their regard, and a kind ly expression of their sympathy for the loss of her wardrobe at the recent 6ro of fath cefYed quite a number of pretty and useful gifts.
 The Taxpayers Improvement league has met the selectmen and pointed out where the roads in their part of the town need improvement, and. they have asked for F17 more street lights.
 Next Friday afternoon the 9th grade of the High school will give musi- cal in which the pupils and the school orchestra will take part.
 Quite a pretty penny was the re- suit of the food sale given on Fri day by the Ladies' Aid Society of the Methodist church.
 Persons recently reported on the sick list include Mrs. w. H. Porter, Mrs. Sarah Wheeler, Mrs. Hyndeman and Mrs Thomas Reed.
 Miss Harriet Blakeman is home for her Easter vacation. Blakeman is home for her Easter Va cation.
 A reception of considerable interest to the Methodists was given a few days ago to Mrs. Sarah c. Smith, in recognition of her services as a Sun day school teacher for the past 61 years. The event was called a Silver Link social, and was one of a, series which is being given at different houses. Mrs. Louise Gilbert gave an address complimentary to Mrs. Smith and pre- tod Uft vuif !, pearls. A good many flowers were also received, as well as other presents. and there was a birthday cake with more candles than has been made pub lie. Among the married ladies pres ent were Mesdames Clara M. Porter, Frank Clark, George Meachen, Jr., Robert Brandt Albert p. Merrill, Charles Rogers, George Frederick, Le- Grand Olmstead, Emily Wilcoxson, Joel F. Wilcox, Frederick Lillingston, Lavinia Curtis, Sarah Bristol, Freder- ick Converse, Mary l.. Thomas, Will liam Cliborn, Louise Gilbert, Fanny Peck, Henry Fairchild, Charles Wake lee, and many others.