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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-09-23

Miss Clara Pulliam, Of the AOy
school. has been granted a years leave
Of absence, dating from October /, 1911.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-09-23

Miss Rowena EIliott's resignation has
been rendered to the board Miss FL
lott has been 8 teacher Of the low
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-09-06
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WEDDINGS.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Essinger an
nounce the engagement OF their daugh-
ter, Miss Irene Essinger, to Charles J.
Burgess, of Chicago, Ill
The wedding will occur on October
Is at the home of the brides parents
on Lee street. Immediately after the
ceremony they will leave on a bridal
tour through the east, and will make
their home in Chicago The bride is an
attractive young woman, who, has re-
sided here the last two years, and has
made many friends here. The groom
rs young attorney of Chicago.
, Saturday afternoon at $3.50 o'clock,
at the parsonage of the First Christian
church, W. E. Trowbridge and Miss
June Tompkins were married by Rev.
p. J. Rice
The bride is from Illinois, and the
groom is a mining engineer of New
Mexico. where they will make their
home.
T. A. Ward and Miss Blanche Martin
surprised their friends by getting mar
ried last Saturday. After the cere-
mony they invited a few friends to
wedding dinner at the Sheldon, those
present being: w. P. Miller, j. D. Klock,
K L. Kane. H. L. Mckay. Arthur Nor
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-09-06
LUNCHEoNs.
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Inc Country club was the scene of
charming luncheon of 20 covers Civ
en- Tuesday at o'clock by Mrs. w. M.
butter, in honor of her sister. Miss
irene Essenger, whose marriage To
Oct. 1S
Pink was used in all the decorations
a basket of pink Shasta daisies occu
pylns the central position, from which
streamers Of pink tulle radiated to the
various covers
The cards marking the places were
In the form of delicate pink shells. and
al each cover was a pink rose to which
was attached q card bearing the an
nouncement of the engagement.
The honor guests chair was orna-
mented with an immense bow of white
tulle, and pink candles in silver hold
ers EFFECTIVELY illumined the scene.
leaf from a book was placed az
each cover and the guests were invited
70 write advice on How to take care
OF husband" These were collected
( ana upon being read by Miss Iudyn
hague created much merrimenf =
After the luncheon, bridge was ar
loyed by the guests, who were. Misses
FRANCES Clark. Wanda Race. Halen
Longuemare, Olive Davis. Amy Scbutz
Justine Newbrough, Henrietta Buclxler
FRANCES Mayfield, Virginia Bean Pc,
Decca Botsford, Aileen Hague. Judyn
hague, sara Cobb, Kate Adams. C1orer
Shackel1ord, Margaret Glenn. Mar.
IIs Herman. Mrs. r. H. Smith, Mrs.
Mrs. Max Weber entertained TO-DAY
with luncheon at her home in Juerey
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-09-06
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OUT OF TOWN VISITORS.


Mr and Mra c. H Leavell have as
W Il walton, of BARTLETT. Texas. who
will spend the week here
Miss Charm Nell. of Denton. Texas,
is the guest Of her sister. Mrs George
Harper.
DIR. Carter Alexander, who has been
visiting his sister. Mrs L A. Shedd. LETT
Monday for Paris. Me-. where he Will
visit his parents before going on to his
home in Columbia, Mo-.
Major J. Ross Thomas, Of the Military
institute at Roswell returned home
Monday after a visit in the city with
Mr.. and Mrs R. B. AYES.
Mr. and Mrs H Bonem. who have
been visiting the latter's sister, Mrs. J.
Freudenstein, left Monday for their
home in San Marcisl
Mrs. George w. Newcon1b. of St
Thomas Canada. arrived in the city
recently with her sister. Mrs. j: c.
Pensferd. and vii spend the winter
here visiting relatives-
Mrs. W. ]. Hoover and daughter. Bes-
sic. who have been the guests of Mrs
r. NJ Hoover for several weeks, left
Thursday for their home in Houston
Mr.. and Mrs. r. T. Neff haze had as
their guests DR.. and Mrs. Venable, of
San Antonio, Texas, who spent short
time here.
Miss Pearl Watson, who has been Wis
iting Miss Pansy Biggs. will leave the
last Of the week for her home in Ros-
well. n. NJ
Mr. and Mrs. c. W. kellogg, of Dali
las. came down from Cloudcroft, Mon
day and will spend several weeks here
visiting their parents before returning
home.
Thomas r. Hasam arrived Tuesday
morning from Mexico City to Join his
wife. who has been here all summer
visiting he parents, Mr.. and Mrs. W.
Mrs. Annie Porter Krause has arrived
from summer trip through the east,
and is stopping at the Country club.
Mrs. E. II sutherland has as her guest
Miss Botsford, who viii spend a few.
weeks here
Jack Pryor spent a few days in the
city last week en- route east from Cali
fornia- BE visited his aunt. Mrs. Annie
Porter Krause' at the Country club.
Rev. J. F. Corbin and family. who
formerly lived hers but moved to Cali
fornia seven years ago, have returned
20 the city and VIII occupy their for
ar Corbfn is superintendent of the
mission work of the NJ E. church.
South in Mexico, having charge of the
Sonora district
Mrs Fletcher and daughters, Misses
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-09-06

Ella Mae Gertrude and Olivia, who
have been visiting Mrs. c. L. Caspary
for the past two weeks will leave to-
borrow for their home In Tyler.
Miss Christine Woldert spent several
days in Ell Paso en- route from Berke-
ley, Calf, where she has been spec
ializings in various branches of art
She is en- route to her home In Tyler,
Texas. where she will make a short
visit with her father and her sister,
Mrs Alma W. McLeroy, formerly Of
Ell Paso. While in FL Paso Miss VOL
dert was the guest Of her brother, VIII
Woldert. and Mrs. George Tilton. be-
fore going to Denton. where she will
teach In the College Of Industrial Arts
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-09-06
Ell PAsoANs AWAY.
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W. C. Davis is spending a few weeks
at hisro home in louisiana.
Miss Frances Foster, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs A G. Foster, will leave Sept.
20 to enter the Pratt institute at
Brooklyn, N. 7.
Misses Blanche and Maggie Davis
will leave about the middle OF the
month for Pasadena, Gal, to attend the
Occidental school for girls.
Mr.. and Mrs ]. F. Williams and Mr..
and Mrs w B. Latta. who have been
making tour of the west, are now at
Santa Barbara. Cal
DR.. w. L. Brown left Tuesday even
ing for Las Vegas to attend the meet
ing of the Territorial Medical society
Mrs James A. Burdette left recently
for Philadelphia, being called there by
the serious illness OF her mother.
for fortnight's visit at Cleudcroft.
where they will occupy Miss Lulu
Jones cottage.
Mr.. and Mrs j. s. Reynolds have
gone to Mountain Park to spend a
joy the autumn among the pines.
Mrs. w. H Forbes. ST., will leave
Friday for clouderoft to spend a week.
Mrs w. J. Fewel left recently for a
visit of some weeks at Lexington, Mo.
Mrs w. A White will leave tomor-
row for Detroit. where she will spend
six weeks visiting her son. Lee Hib-
bert
Miss Violet Aiken will leave about
September rs to reenter the university
at Austin for her second year.
Miss Daphane Whelchel. 1905 East
Second, will leave about the 18th to
attend the blind institute at Austin,
Texas. also TO be treated while attend
ing school
F. Mel Brinckerhoff left today on
a short trip to Chicago, Buffalo and
New York. On his return in about 10
DAYS he will be accompanied by his
wife and their three daughters who
nave spent the summer in Herkimer.
N Y The youngest daughter is un-
acquainted in FL Paso, having made
her first appearance in this world Oh
August 4 last.
Miss Sallie Small leaves soon for Joy
Hall college in New Jersey. Warren
Small will also leave for New York to
continue his studies in Polytechnics
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-09-06
CARDS.
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Mrs J. F. Miller was the hostess on
Tuesday at very enjoyable bridge
party
The first prize, a dainty hand-paint-
ed china plate. was won by Mrs. J.
r. Hunter, and the consolation prize,
a beautiful little book of Gems From
Whittier" went to Mrs H. T. Stafford.
A delicious two course luncheon of
the guests. who were: Mesdames S. J.
Fennell, H 7. Stafford J. R. Hunter,
G. H Burk, Charles Fraser, Askburn:
Misses Marian Campbell. Florence
Reed
Mrs. J. F. Miller entertained at
bridge Tuesday morning at her home
on Boulevard. The first prize was won
by Mrs J. R. Hunter, the prize being
a hand painted china plate. The con-
ISOLATION prize was book of gems
from Whittier. 1t went to Mrs. H. T.
Stafford Those present were: Mes
danes S. J. Fennell, C. Fraser. H. I.
Stafford, J. r. Hunter, G. Burk As
burne, Misses Marian Campbell and
Florence Reed.
Miss Eleanor Wright entertained a
number of her friends at "bunco''
party on Saturday evening from 8 to s.
After an exciting contest the highest
score was won by Miss Isabelle Val
entine, who was awarded first prize,
while the consolation prize went to
Miss Sara Bridgers. Miss Eleanor was
assisted by her mother. Mrs. Wright
and Mrs. Miller. Tempting refresh
ments of cream, cake and candy were
served. The guests enjoyed several
piano selections rendered by Misses
Isabelle Valentine, Sara Bridgers Lou
Use Mckinney and Eleanor Wright
Those present were: Misses Wanda
and Esther Gibson, Rosalind CARING,
Nancy Kelly, Violet Aiken, Mabelle
OConnor, Eunice Anderson, Bernita
Thomas, Louise Mckinney Beatrice
Pateman, Vera Ballard, Isabelle Valen-
tine. Sara Bridgers, Alma Morrison,
Mary Leighton, May Campbell. Alea-
thea Dumpsey. Mary Tilton, Eleanor
Wright.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-09-06

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!: NEWS ON NEXT PAGE =
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-09-06

Mr.. and Mrs. J. c. Crane and daupb-
ters, Misses Irene, Dorothy and Mar
jorie. returned this morning from Cal
ifornia, where they. spent the summer.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-09-06

We cut school children's hair. Elite
Parlors. ZIG Texas Street
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-09-06

Miss Claudia Brahm has returned
from trip to Long Beach, Calf
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-09-06
pRINKING CUPS FREE

We will continue the balance of the
week to give sanitary drinking cup
free with every purchase.
Scott White q Co. Mills Building
Scott White & Co., 204 Mills st.
Depot Pharmacy, near Union Depot.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-09-06

Misses Mary and Julia Doyle bav
returned from a visit to Los Angeles
Pasadena and Santa Barbara C,aIif
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-09-06

ton. Billy Knowles, Mr.. and Mrs. E. L
Martin. parents OF the BRIDE Miss
Ruth Martin. sister OF the bride, Miss
Alice Norton Kate Mcfarland, Jose
phine Kane, Katherine Barter
The bride is the daughter OF Mr.
and Mrs. E. L. Martin. Of us North
Florence street, and has resided here
for three years
Mr.. Ward has resided in this city
for the past two years, but came here
from Dallas. He is employed at the
z. p & s. W. building in the auditors
office.
Mr. and Mrs. A. H Anderson viii
entertain with a musical on Thursday
evening IN honor of Miss Lorena Holt
and William R. Blair. whose marriage
has been announced to take place on
Thursday, September 81.
Mrs E. " Woods announces the en-
gagement and approaching marriage OF
her daughter, Gladys Evelyn. to Robert
Eugene Mckee.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-09-06

Velvety. delicious-the best-Smfth's
Ice cream Both phones
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-09-06

Mrs. P. E. Kelly. wife of roadmaster
Kelly. Of the G. H. & S. A, has re-
turned from an extended trip in east
ern Texas. where she visited relatives
and friends.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-09-06

After an absence of five months
spent at Roswell. N NJ, Mrs. William
r. MIX returned TO the city Monday
Mr. Mix will remain in RosveII seI-1s.s;
months longer "i
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-09-06

For quality candies, buy McCuIlough's
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-09-06

Miss Irn1a McGill and sister, Mrs. J.
W. Nixon. have returned from west
ern trip, including points in California,
Colorado and Nevada
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-09-06

Mrs. Harry Blum came in Sunday
fornia-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-09-06

Mrs. o. H. Baum closed her new cot
tage at Cloudcroft Monday and
turned to the city Tuesday.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-09-06

For quality candies, buy Mcculleuxh,,
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-09-06

Mrs C. H. Leavell and children re-
turned the first of the week from an
enjoyable summer outing spent at
Cloudcroft.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-09-06

Miss Sal1ie Small leaves soon for Joy
Hall college in New Jersey Warren
Small will also leave for New York to
continue his studies in Polytechnics.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-09-06

Julius Krakauer returned to the CITY
Monday from week end visit with
his family at Cloudcroft. Mrs. Kra-
kauer and baby will remain at the
Croft until the middle. of the month.
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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-09-06

nephew, Pearl and Albert Ponsford. and
little son, Wallace, arrived home Sun
day from visit at ST Thomas, Cam
ada Mrs. Ppnsford spent the summer
with her daughters Misses Lavinia and
Ada Ponsford, who are attending the
St. Hilda college at Toronto. Canada.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-09-06

Mrs. Lamar Davis and children and
Mrs. Henry Reynaud will come down
from Cloudcroft this week, where they
have Occupied the formers cottage dur
ing the summer
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-09-06

Mrs Charles DeGroff and Mrs. Lee
Orndorff and children were among
those returning from Cloudcroft on
Monday.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-09-06

Jack Pryor spent a few days in the
city last week en- route east from Cali
fornta- he visited his aunt. Mrs. Annie
Porter Krause, at the Country club.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-09-06

Mrs. Guy L Warren and Mr. and
Mrs. William H F. Judd, who have
been the guests for q short time of Mrs
O. H Baum at Cloudcroft, returned to
the city Monday evening.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-09-06

DR.. ]. w. Tappan returned recently
from a months visit with relatives in
Asheville, n. c.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-09-06

Mrs. Annie Porter Krause has arrived
from q summer trip through the east
and Is stopping at the Country club.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-09-06

Thomas r. Hasam arrived Tuesday
morning from Mexico City to join his
visiting he parents, Mr.. and Mrs. W.
II. Austin.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-09-06

Mrs. Joseph Crane and family of
North Ochoa street, returned the first
on the week, after a three months visit
S a, LonS beach and the California
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-09-06

Mr. and Mrs. J. G. McNary came down
Monday from a short visit at their
home at Mountain Park.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-09-06

Mrs. H. B. Stevens and family. who
nave occupied their cottage at Cloud-
croft during the season, returned to
the city Wednesday
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-09-06

Mrs. J.. J. Raster has closed her cot
tage at C1oudcroft for the season, and
returned to the city Monday.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-09-06

Mrs. w. l. Watson and two little
daughters came home Sunday evening
after a months visit with Mrs Wat
sons aunts, Mrs W. H Caldwell and
Mrs. ]. L. Delaney, of Tyler. Texas.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-09-06

Mrs. Fletcher and daughters. Misses
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-09-06

Mr. and Mrs. c. ". Kellogg, Of Dali
las. came down from Cloudcroft Mon
day and will spend several weeks here
visiting their parents before returning
hCme.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-19
Southport
Special to The Farmer.)

lSDEcldl 10 The .1
 Southport, Dec. 1syThe monthly Society was held yesterday afternoon at the library. Although there was good crowd in attendance, no spe- cfal business was transacted.
 A surprise party was held at the home of Harold Brown, on Saturday evening. Games were played and many of the latest songs were render ed during the course of the evening Refreshments were served and all had a good time.
 The funeral of Mrs. Frederick Hyde, widow of the late Rev. Frederick Hyde, was held yesterday afternoon from the Episcopal church, at 2:30 o'clock. Interment was in Oak'awn of the Rev. MT. Hyde, who was pas tor of St. PauPs Episcopal church, Fairfield, about 40 years ago.
 Miss Carrie Sherwood, who has been the guest of the Misses Pulver in An sonia, has returned home after a weeks visit.
 L. B. Swftzer, after being confined to his bed for the past three weeks, is now about to get up and be about the house for while each day. He expects to be out of doors in about a week, if the weather permits.
 James Murphy is convalescing from his recent illness. I
 MT. and Mrs. F. H. Jacobs have gone to Waterbury, to he guests of relatives during the holidays.
 Miss Frances Fay or has returned from Albany, N. Y., where she has been via ting for the past week.
 Mabel Jones has accepted a position with a law firm in New York.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-19
-NEWTOWN

News has been received of the death in New York city last week of Dr. A. Benedict Yard at tTs home 2s West 105th St. The young man had with ors for a few days at their summer
 home in Taunton two weeks ago.
 Mrs. Vim. s. States of New Haven has been the guest for several days of Mrs. George W. Stuart.
 At the annual meeting of the New que the following officers were elect ed: President B. D. Lovel; Vice President, R. c. Nchell; Secretary, P. H. Mccarthy; Treasurer, Clark L.. Page.
 ohm w. Dial of Bridgeport, was a visitor in town Friday
 Recent guests registered at the New town Inn are N. M. Beach, New Ha- ven. William Kemp, Albany, N. Y.. c. K. Blakeslee, Stratford; E. H. Towle, Waterbury; R. N. Shenck, New York; Rev J. l.. R. Wyckoff. North Wood bury; Za'mon Goodsell. E. P. Nobbs, w. H.. Hannon, J. F. Sellick. Bridge gor scudSsr a HHssa ss1n R sesRel W wesss ss Tarrytown, N. Y.; G. F. Weeks, Tepic, Mexico: E. D. Briscoe, Botsford Hill; Paul Piercey New York
 Trinity Notes-Rev. J. H. George took his text Sunday morning from Rev. 20 chap. il and 12. The subject be- ing "The Final Judgment We'd Friday and Saturday are En- Der days. Thursday, St. Thomas day members of the congregation will meet in the guifd room, Wednesday, Thurs day and Friday evenings to prepare the Christmas decorations. Next Sum- day the fourth Sunday in Advent and day School Christmas service and Xmas Tree will be held in the church Sunday evening. Rev. J. H. George, Rector of the church made the an nouncement. to the congregation that the Ladies of Trinity Guild had com- the sum of ss5o.0O the cost of the gas lighting which has been put in the church.
 < St. Roses Notes. Prayers were offer ed for the repose of the soul of Doro- thea Lang, Wednesday, Friday and ing days of obligation. A meeting of the Holy Name Society will be held Wednesday evening at St. Mary's Hall Sandy Hook. The meeting will take the form of smoker after the busi- ness meeting Dr. W. J. A. O'Hara of Bridgeport will be present and give lecture on "Essea eases-Their cause and their cure" with illustrations All the men of the parish are invited to be present.
 The Annual Whist given by the Hill- side Cub at the Newtown Inn Friday evening was very enjoyable event, 23 tables were occurFed and 20 fine prizes were awarded the lucky winners. Re treatments of assorted home made cake punch were served.
 Mrs. Wm. H. Thickett who has been under the care of pr. F. J. Gale with a severe attack of bronchitis is improv- ing.
 Mrs. M. J. Kelly has recovered from
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-19
ALCO TRUCK IN fe8 HOUR
 NONSTOP SERVICE FOR
 ADAMS EXPRESS COMPANY

Philadelphia, Dec. 1s--Tn nSu-zfoss duty for the Adams Express Coraoany. three and one-half ton A1co trUc< started here early this <zsorp5a1 CT the first day of it's 1e3 hour trip, r. will perform continuous service hsss5< ing holiday season packages day arD4 night without the stopping of fSs sr- zine and with only time Q cfarz4 drivers and take On fuel.
 The truck displayed a large barnes telling the story of the run Bry Hs4as words: g 1-2 ton Alec fr Bon@s4eoF sav- vice" At intervals during t1e 1az f5s number of hours, of service was dessz1 mated.
 The start was made at a. rrSsSrsrr the garage of the Adams Express Co The truck was loaded with Dsrca1s fS~ both city and suburban de1fverz
 A record is being kept Of suen 7feuo4 as the number Of miles covered. oar- cells delivered, stops made, an1 fn4 amount of gasoline ana o11.
 This run is the first Of is paf1rs ever undertaken. It Is considered T1s most severe and the most DsseHcs4 test to which the reliability ard ec1v-. omy of motor truck has ever been put. Express service fs the hardest known and this is the busfssf seszDa of the year for express eoncznj&s
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-19
EASTON

Mrs. Eliza Smith of Sport Hill is confined to her home with severe cold.
 Mrs. Fred Marsh and children, Lawrence and Dorothy of Sport Hill, have returned home, having spent a Seeley of Bridgeport.
 Miss Jane Nickerson of Brooklyn, has returned to her home, having spent a few days as guest of MT. and Mrs. J. Walker Sherwood of Sport Hill.
 Mrs A. P. Stone is i'll and under the doctors care at the home of Mrs. Fred Wakeman of Aspetuck.
 William Sherman and George Par rock are grading the State road call- ed the Black Rock turnpike.
 Miss Lillian Andrews has returned home, having spent a few days with MT. and Mrs. Clarence B. Andrews.
 The patrons of East grange are unloading car of feed at Stepney Depot.
 Miss Minnie Sherwood and her Sunday school class met at Mrs. Mall to practice for the Christmas concert.
 The Baptist Sunday school at Step ney will hold their Christmas concert in the church parlors on Friday even ing, December 22.
 Miss Johnson has returned to her SCuOOI OuIl6S III 6I0cuASlQ> AdVlue5 spent the week end as guest of her school friend, Miss Mary A. Gillette at Adams Corners.
 MT. Ormel Hall who has been in the Bridgeport hospital for several weeks with broken arm which he sustained from falling out of an app.e tree in the fall. is now able. to walk about the hospital a little and Is soon expected to get home.
 Harry Bush of Plattsville has pur- chased six horse power Waterloo Boy gasoline engine.
 Frank Garfield is visiting for few days at Mrs. Mary Peck's in Long Hill.
 Daniel Edwards, has purchased of the Bridgeport Water company the two houses they own just south of Thomas McZuinn's place and he is having them taken down.
 Mallette Sanford has purchased a pair of Devon oxen of Craik Brothers.
 E.. P. Mills has the house he is building for his son, just south of his store in Aspetuck, nearly completed.
 Miss Mae Freeborne of Round Hill is spending a few days as. guest of MT. and Mrs. Arthur Hull of Stepney.
 MT. G. B. Tucker has among his fine collection of antique furniture a rare old solid mahogany sideboard. It has writing desk com bination, is in- laid with ebony and brass, has a swell front and lions feet, is eight feet long and weighs $50 pounds.