The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-27

an unusual affair The steady down. pour of rain did not keep many at home as the church and gallery were we'll filled. The darkness and unpleas- antness of the outside only served to make the interior more bright which had been prettily and extensively dec- orated with running pine and ever- green. Two large Christmas trees brilliantly decorated and filled with gifts for all which were distributed who was present with all her jolly little jingles, and as each character
 of the nursery rhymes made their appearance with their offering and many cute and, original speeches they were very much admired. The fol- lowing program was presented: Open ing remarks, Allison P. Smith, super intendent; song, Shepherds Watching, school; responsive reading, w.. l.. Carpenter; prayer, song, Bethlehem' |. tation, Wilbur Olmstead; song, Shine On O Star, Duett, by Mrs. w. T. Hale and Miss Lillian Beers with chorus by choir: recitation, Lillian Hill; reef tation, Viola Kutcher; song, Little Town of Bethlehem, School; Mother Wright made pretty mother goose, assisted by the following: Little Miss Muffett Gladys Hiltbrant; Humpty Dumpty, Charles Olmstead; Curly Locks, Alice Olmstead: Simple Simon, Paul Smith; Old Woman in a Shoe. Alice Read; Mistress Mary, Nathaleen Read; Old King Cole. Gordon Gale; Old Woman with broom and basket, Helen Olmstead; Tommy Trot, Rus sell Wheeler; Mrs. Jack Sprat, Bertha Summers; Red Riding Hood, Ruth Wheleer; Jack and Jill, James and Rebecca Steele; Little Bo-Peep, Elsie Dunbar; Maiden All Forlorn, Helen Hiltbrant; Jack Horner, Harold Wright; Little Boy Blue, Master Earle Smith who quite captivated all as he not least making his excuses to Mother Goose. The "playlet' was fol- lowed by an offertory Selection on the organ by l.. Phillips Morris and a song, "The Ginning Christmas Bells" by the school, and last the distribu- impersonated by Gustave W. Carlson. The singing was under the direction of Mrs. W. IT. Hale and the training of the young folks was a credit to Miss Jessie M. Taylor, who was as- sisted in part by Miss s. J. Scudder, addition of the male parts in the Mother Goose sketch was made by Mrs. John J. Northrop, who wrote each part in original bright clever dialogue. A collection of packages, money and various articles was taken
 
 and sent to the Rus Mission early '3S9e'aS "Ye old si Fashioned Masquerade" Second Annual Subscription dance to be given at the Town Hall, Friday ev- ening, Dec. 29, will without doubt be will begin at o'clock sharp with music by WoodhulFs orchestra of Bridgeport. Admission will be card only.
 An event of unusual importance for Taunton district was the Christmas exercises at the school under the management of Miss Ora Baldwin, the popular teacher. Much time had been expended on the decorations and the. earnest workers felt we'll repaid when the decorations of holly, ever greens and many red bells were ad- mired by the good number Of guests present. A program of recitations, dialogues and character sketches, was greatly enjoyed the following chill dren taking part: Misses Alice and Helen Olmstead, Annie and Carrie Treadwell, Ella and Josephine Mich ols, Jennie and May Sturges; Masters Charles Olmstead, Harold Pike, Ward Moshier, Leon and Wallace Nichols, George Meyers, Edward Terry, Henry Nichols, Wallace Arndt, William and Gran Edwards. E. R. Olmstead did the hOnOrS as Santa.
 Marion Clark of Schnectady, N. r.. passed away Dec. 16, he leaves a wife and two children, Viola and John. The family had joined their father, little more than one year ago: Mrs. Clark | is a daughter of Mrs. Margaret Brad ley, who resides at the head of New town street and with whom the fam fly had made their home formerly. The many friends in town of MT. | and Mrs. Wesley F. Hayes have been grieved to learn of the tedious illness of o%. r.; D,SI The interest and work of MT. and Mrs. Hayes during their many years as summer residents of Newtown is still alive in the memory of all and wishes for a speedy recovery are ex- pressed by many
 guests ove~ the holiday of MT. and Mrs. Curtis P Morris of Bridgeport. MT. and Mrs. P. w Campbell and granddaughter Miss Helen Campbell were Monday guests of MT. and Mrs. Harry Walker of New Haven. Rev. and Mrs. Alexander Steele have entertained Rev. and Mrs. A. T. Steele and children for Monday A. T. Nettleton was a holiday guest at the home of his mother, Mrs. Geo. Beers, Danbury.
 Druggist Arthur Grove spend Mon day at his home in Bethel.
 MT. and Mrs. J. B. Woodruff were guests of MT. Woodhull's parents, in
 Bridgeport, Monday.
 Miss Tthel Mckinney of Danbury, has been the guest of Miss Nellie Keane, HaW1eyVille.
 Mrs. $. A. Yard and Warren Yard of New York city have spent a few days at their summer home at Taun- ton.
 Guests at the home of MT. and Mrs. Michael Honan for the holiday were Miss Mary Honan and Daniel Honan of Bridgeport, Miss B. Frances Honan of Newtown and John Honan of Wa terbury.
 Miss Sarah Beers attended the A. D. s. Fraternity dance of the New Britain High school, last Friday as the guest of Mrs. Robert Peck.
 Gordon Driscoll of New York city has been the guest of his mother, Mrs.
 Wm. J. Driscoll.
 Mr. and Mrs. c. B. Taylor entertain. ed on Monday, MT. and Mrs. Wm. H. Hubbell, Carlton Hubbell, MT. and
 Mrs. Henry Wheeler and children,
 John Wheeler of Newtown and MT. and Mrs. F. H. Duncombe of Mt. Ver- non, N. Y.
 Mrs Mary J. E. Betts and Ralph N. Betts have been guests of Bridge port friends for the holiday. Mr. and Mrs. James Lillis, Miss Gertrude Bradley and Robert Bradley of Bridgeport, have been guests at | the home of Thomas F. Bradley. Misses Lillian and Julia Dikeman have been guests for a few days of
 MT. and Mrs. Clifford I. Stoddard of Woodbridge.