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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-18
SALRtU cOACEnT ID Mst.k DEDICATION OF ORGAN AT
 ST. GEoRGE'S CHURCH

A special musical service will mark the dedication of the new organ at St. Georges church, Colorado and Maplewood avenues, Wednesday even ing. The program will be under the direction of Edward Price. Miss Nel- lie Price will preside at the organ. Chester G. Harrison will be .sthe solo orsanist. The services will begin promptly at 7:30. The program follows:
 Organ recital:-Festal March, Cal kin; Toccata, Barnes; Prayer, Boell- mann; Offertory, Read; Yule; idle Charm. Engelmann; Berceuse, Del bruck; Offertory, Read; Capriccio, Le- Malgre; Elevation, Batiste; Nocturne, Faulkes; Pastoral, Ashford; War March, Mendelssohn
 Hymn, Saviour, Blessed Saviour Oakeley.
 Hymn, Angel Voices"-Monk
 Anthem, ''In Jewry is God Known Clarke Whitfield.
 Hymn, 70 Happy Band of Pilgtms'' -Barnby.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-18
Daughter Co1lesses Involving Mother
 Eighty Years Old
Arrest Reveals Thefts From Masonic Home at Walling-
 fOzd For II Years

New Haven, Dec. 18-Mysterious thefts which have been going on at intervals during the past eleven years from the Masonic Home in Wallingford are believed by the po- lcie to have been cleared up by the arrest here yesterday of Mrs. William Backus, of 15 Winthrop avenue, whose confession to the police involves her 80 year old mother, Mrs. Dwight Kel- sey, an inmate of the home.
 According to the story secured by the police Mrs. Kelsey has been send ing the stolen articles out of the home to her daughter. Some of the stolen property was recovered at the Backus Dunlap, but this is said to be but a small portion of the amount which has been taken in the eleven years the thefts havel been going on.
 Detective Dunlap in searching the house came upon pieces of silver and of that taken from the home in Wall- ingford. He considered the evidence so conclusive that he immediately took Mrs. Backus into custody and locked her up at the police sta tion. At first she stubbornly denied her guilt, fessed that she had been receiving stuff from her mother during all the eleven years.
 Mrs. Backus lived in a comfortably appointed house, which gave every indication that the occupants were in easy circumstances. Her husband, who works in Meriden, was not liv- ing with her.
 Mrs. Backus has lived here but a short time, having lived before in Meriden and Wallingford. She is about 34 years old. .
 A formal warrant has been lodged against Mrs. Backus charging her with receiving stolen property and she will be taken before the Walling- ford town court today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-18
POLI'S

With bill of star vaudeville unsuT- passed by the offerings Of any of the big New York theatres, Poll prom ises to be the Mecca of all amusene1e seekers during the coming week and will afford an ideal means Of rest and recreation from the hurry and worry of Christmas shopping.
 John F. Conroy and Miss La D1va will be the headliners, presenting sensational swimming, diving and pos ing act, for the purpose of which an immense glass swimming tank has been erected upon the stage Of the popular playhouse. All day yes eT- day workmen were busy preparing t1e theatre for the installation Of the big tank, which is so heavy that U re- ouires special bracing under the stage to support 1t.
 the most perfectly formed woman 1n the world, physique which she owes to her. fondness for water sports and the perfection she has attasned sH these athletic diversions. She is also claimant to the title of champion wo- man swimmer of the world tls.e which she is ready to uphold agsirs sr all corners. The audiences this wssk are sure to delight in watching Der graceful revolutions and n1aTveioess dives in the big tank. Mr. Co1roy is the champion life saver Of f1e world. having rescued no fes5 bnd0 4sf human beings from drowning He ts famed from coast to coast as an ez- pert swimmer and vii. ezh3o5s many of the difficult fancy strokes ard thrilling dives which have helped Tla fame for him. -
 Another great attraction on ths sfA will he George Ade's de1f2hff71 corr edy skatch, "The Mayor and the Mar icure". written in this poF0lar 2 az wright's very best style and pEeserfe1 bv a top notch cornDsny of caDa55e nerforrDers. All who delight fn q tTuIJ clever vaudeville sketch which fs ss5- ways humorous but never a bur es41e, VII he r1eased to the core with re Ade p1aylet.
 Nonette, young and pretty weFnan, who is one Of the foremost vi081Fslsts q of the country, will be anotheT ef tze big attractions. Then the bil Wlt include the Monarch Comedy Fo1r, quartet of excellent singeTs and sysF comedians: Arthur J. P'cke1s F e, sn the screaming sI<st, 'TFTe6fie, fHe O'Karos, novelty entertainers KTer1- pka Brothers, in novel hand bala7cfs9 and other acrobatic featss fhe B5ee~ trograph and potfs orchestra. eor1piet1 ing a truly great vaudeville b1I,
 As the rush will be hsaV1 owing e the proxinnfnfty of the holidays order your seats early and make sure of your favoTite places.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-18
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

Commissioner F. ". Behrens, Jr-, of the Charities board, entertained par ty Of friends inc uding Mayor Wilson at his home, last evening. Joseph and Matthew Weler entertained in their inimitab1e style, and other mus1cfans added to the enjoyment Of the evening Mayor Wilson, Albert E. Layery and the host were the principal speakers
 At a reunion of the High School or- chestras and the classes from 1908 t0 1910, at the home of H. c. Sanford, q William street, the fol owing were present: Miss Rhoda King, P. A San born, R. Bartlett, H. A. Sanborn, w. A. Sanborn, H. A. Goodell, B. A. SaIt- man, Phillip Plotkin, F. A. Klein, F. E. Eiseman, James L. Coughlin, Jay Wooster, John Ferritt, E. A. We den, Radford' Smith and Pierre rz2o5s. The members of the orchestra played somezof the old selections and a lunch was enjoyed.
 The cantata >ssNativity" was sung last evening tn the Kings Highway church in the prezence of a large con- gregation. The choir gave a most pleasing rendition under the direction of Organist and Director Norman D. Hovey. Those taking part were Mrs. E. A. Judson, Miss Hazel Allen, Mss Annie Lang, Mss Florence B1Tgess, Mrs George Jorgens0n, Miss Alice B inn, Miss Lettie GIadding, Mss Grace Lahig, Miss Agnes Thomas. Ms Edgar Thomas, A. D. CanheIdy James W. Knight, Hubert Shaw. Edgar Thomas.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-18
RUSHING UP THE CASE.

Wallingford, Dec. 1S-Superintendent Rowland of the Masonic Home here, refused positively last night to dis cuss the matter of the arrest of Mrs. Backus, as an accomplice with her mother in thefts from the home. Mrs. Kelsey is said to be seriously i'll and this. together with her advanced age, may prevent the authorities from talk ing action against her. The whole matter is being hushe up and not even Chief Reilly. of the police depart ment knew the facts of the case ii is understood. The investiga tion which led to the arrest. in New Ha- ven was handled through the prose cutting attorney.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-18
MASONIC NOTES

Mayor Clifford B. Wilson will be the guest of honor at the annual meeting tomorrow night of the Fellowcraft Association of Corinthian lodge, F. & A. M. This meeting will be. held in the parlors of the Masonic Temple. A supper and entertainment will follow the business session. The Mayor will undoubtedly be e'ected an honorary member of the association.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-18
OBITUARY


 wife of Gustav Eichel. occurred yes terday at her home, 97 Pacific street, aged 57 years Mrs. Eichel was born in New York city. The greater part of her life was spent in Bridgeport. Besides her husband, three sons and two daughters survive. They are Ernest, Charles and Walter Week. worth. and Amelia, wife of Frederick Schempp, and May, wife of Joseph Keller.
 The funeral of Marcus M. Ffnkle. "a we'll known railroad engineer, was held yesterday afternoon from the with a large number of relatives and friends in attendance. A delegation was present from the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. Surmounting the bier were many beautiful moral offerings Rev. Richard l.. Swain South Congregational church. Of which the deceased was member, officiated at the obsequies. The re- mains were taken to Great Barring ton, Mass, today and the railroad as- ssociates of the deceased exemplified their ritual at the committaI services.
 Catherine, wife, of William Luddy, died at her home, 404 Myrtle avenue. Saturday afternoon. Her death end ed a long illness which she endured with admirable fortitude. Mrs. tLud- dy was a member of the Sacred Heart church. Her husband and five children survive her. The children are May. William, Thomas, Arthur
 The death of Beula, wife~of Nelson L. Chase, occurred at the Bridgeport Hospital, Saturday evening after a short illness: Mrs. Chase was stricko cis : en on Tuesday. and removed to the hospital the following day. Her condition rapidly grew worse and her death was not unexpected. MITE. Chase was 35 years old. She lived at 9O4 Seaview avenue. Besides her husband, two daughters and son survive her.
 Many friends filled the home of United States Marshal Sidney E. flaw lev. 9O5 North avenue. at the obse- ouies this morning of nis wife, Sarah Rowe Hawley. waosae5death Occurred Saturday norntsnnss nornsnss E,Ts. Son Sona De tional church, offficated, delivering 2 touching eulogy recounting the admir- able traits and kindly Christian quail ties of the deceased. A wealth o1 handsome floral tributes surrounded the casket. The remains were taker to BrOORuSlQ SSILTc, WnCIO ISCS. 11iA- ton Wittler officiated. Interment was in the Central cemetery.
 The funeral of Margaret E., infant daughter of John and Emma Slater was held today from the home oi the parents, 12 Jetlan place. Inter ment was in St. Michaers cemetery Death due to infantile troubles oc- cured yesterday.
 
 The remains of George H. Gourley a well known employe of Ithe Bridge port Brass Co.,. were taken on the 10:2s train yesterday morning to Windsor Locks, where interment was made. The funeral services were held if the home of the deceased, 35; Bishop avenue, Saturday evening. Rev w H. Jepson officiting. Among the mourners were delegations from Abra- ham Lincoln lodge, I. O. O. F., and the Bridgeport Brass Co. Many beau tifuI flowers were in evidence. The nall bearers accompanying the fun eral party yesterday forenoon were Eli Brown of Holyoke, Irving Doyle ' Windsor Locks and Charles Longden Jr.. Joseph Thorpe, Albert McKinnie and Robert Andrews of this city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-18
WEATHER INDICATIONS.
Special from United Press, :,

New Haven, Dec. 18-Forecast: gen. erally cloudy and unsettled, tonight and Tuesday. Slightly colder, tonight, moderate northwest winds.
 A long ridge of high pressure ex- tending from North Dakota southeast ward to South Carolina Is producing g pleasant weather in nearly all sec tions east of the Rocky Mountains. Frosts were reported as far south as New Orleans, La. Conditions favor for this vicinity fair weather except possibly flurries of snow and slightly lower tempera- lures.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-18
POINTS OF INTEREST.

B. H. Dillon & Go
 11O5 Main St. are displaying an un- usually large stock of warm reliable fur muffs, and neckpieces for Christ mas gifts, priced fully 25 percent lower than similar goods can be found for elsewhere.
 Leather Goods Galore.
 You will find no finer selection of leather goods, trunks, bags, cases etc, in the city than that carried by the Bridgeport Trunk & Bag Co.,, 1O4G Broad street. Also fine line of um- brellas and leather novelties. Lots of good suggestions in Christmas gifts Give them a call
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-18
"BEST. ON EARTH

This is the verdict of R. J. Howell Tracy, O., who bought Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for his wife. Her case was the worst I have ever seen and looked like sure case of con- sumption. Her lungs were sore and she coughed almost necessarily and her voice was hoarse and weak. Fo- ley's Honey and Tar Compound brought relief at once and less than three bottles effected a complete rure." l.. F. Curtis.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-18
ThE ritE1Ilhss FACE

and the most beautiful hands are of ten disf1gured by an unsightiy wart 1t can easily be remo, ed in a few day ,, without pain by using Cyrus' War Remover. for sale only at The Cyrus Pharmacy. 253 Fairfield avaEue ant 1Se Cannon Ss.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-18
CLEANEAs1. THE BEST HAND
 SOAP
HAND

Guaranteed not to injure the skin Instantly removes Stove Polish. Rus Grease. Ink. Piint and Dirt. For tn. hand or clothing. Large can 10 cents Manufactured by Wm. R. Vim. z&. Stratford Ave.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-18
O. U. R. M.

officers of Dorothea Stamm, U. R. 0. M, will be held this evening in their lodge rooms in the Studio building, Fairfield avenue. A large attendance of the members is expected.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-18
Bridgeport Council.

The meeting and election of offic- CTS of Bridgeport council, Jr., O. U. A. M., will be held this evening in the lodge rooms in State street. A dispensation to advance the meeting one week because of Christmas has been received. This evening the council will receive a fraternal visit from Gen. Walker council of Strat- ford and will obligate a number of candidates for the visitors.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-18
DR. MAY1 DlAe 0SEs OWN A'LNEAT HEN
 GEES UNDER M,FE
fspeciaI from United prees,J

Especial from DnIted Prs@slt
 New York, Dee 1s--Pn1sjcisns aS the Presbyterian Bcsp3taIs f9day, s*y that pr. Charles. Horace Mayo af Rochester, MfnD.. one Of tn@ fanso1s Surgeons of America. operate3 em Sunday for appendicitfs. fs fest1nx easily. today, and that there 14s e> doubt as to hsg ultimate recovery
 pr. Mayo diagnosed bis own afInoeEs and then called in pr. Joseph Blake so operate.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-18
ITALIAN SOCIETY ELECTS.

The following officers were elected yesterday at the annual meeting of the Duke Degre Abruzzie Society:
 President, Antonio Tomasetti; vice presidents. Joe De Pronio and Antonio Guilliano; treasurer, Domenic Ferrino; financial secretary, Raffaelo Dorten- zio; corresponding secretary, Armande Baccante; marshal, Peter Dortil,o; ser- geant, Nicola Trovarelli; trustees, Rocco Martrausse, Pietro Del Bionto and Guisseppe Bacco; :. committee, Giuseppe De Luca, Pasquale Del
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-18
Samuel Harris Lodge.

Samuel Harris lodge, I. O. O. F., tion of officers for the ensuing term and for conferring the first and sec- ond degrees on a number of candi- dates. Following the meeting re- treatments will be served. All lodges of Odd Fellows will keep open house in their lodge rooms on New Years |day.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-18
Doings In Local Fraternal Bodies
IDA LODGE. N. B. O. P

Ida lodge, N. B. O.. F.. will at to- nights regular meeting besides elect ing. officers, nominate and eleet dele grand lodge. t.s.h1
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-18

New York-Amateur cooks won't even have to make "Stuffing" for their Christmas turkeys, for the New York shops are already selling them dressed and "stuffed'' ready fo~ cook .ng.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-18
Pioneer Lodge.

Members of Pioneer lodge, No. 79, Order of Sons of St. George is plan ming to celebrate the 30th anniversary of it's institution. The families of the members and a number of guests will be invited to participate in the cele- bration which will include a concert and dancing and roast beef and turkey supper. Pioneer lodge was the first lodge instituted in this state. Tn point of membership and finances there are only two other lodges of the order in the country that lead Pioneer lodge.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-18

Bionto, Giuseppe Bonetaterbus, Luigi Di Profio and Giovanne Pietrantonio; flag carriers. Serrafno De Carla and Salvatore Zapacorta.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-18
SACRED HEART T. A. & L.

At a we'll attended meeting of the Sacred Heart T. A. & L.. Society the following officers were elected: Presf- dent, Frank O.Brien; -ytce president, James Walsh; treasurer, Edward Skane; financial secretary, James Grant; secretary, John Lyons; corre- spending secretary, Michael Whalen; trustees, John Skane, John Halpin and Laurence Bake Preliminary ar rang ements for their fifteenth annual dance to be held in Eagles hall on New Years night were made and committees appointed
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-18
STERLING LODGE, N. B. 0. P.

STERLING LODGE, N. B. 0. P.
 Following are the nominations for officers to be eected at the meeting on Dec 27, as made by Sterling lodge at it's last regular meeting: For war den, Mrs. Michael Cone; recording sec retary, Miss Elizabeth Gutlin; finan- cial secretary, Margaret Ryan; treas urer. Mary Morgan; chaplain, Robert Shaw; guide, Mary Kirby; guardian. Frances Coughlin; trustee, Robert Shaw; representatives to the grand lodge, Mrs. J. H. Clark, Mrs. A. M Canfie'd, Robert Shaw and Mrs. Rob
 ert Shaw.
 Arrangements have been perfect ed for Supreme Warden David Sher- wood of Providence, R. l., to visit Bridgeport on Dec. 29 when he will ad- dress a meeting of the grand lodge of f1cers, supreme representatives, dis trict deputy grand wardens and local lodge officers in an endeavor to infuse more enthusiasm for the work into them. He will visit five places in this State to hold similar meetings starting in Dec. 26 and will visit be- sides Bridgeport such places as New London, Hartford, New Haven and Waterbury.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-18

Cut out this Coupon and get 10 s. & H. Green Stamps with every soc purchase, ,besidcssyour reg ular Stamps. This coupon good on Dec. 1920. IF.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-28
KEEPING THE HOME CLEAN.

The old time drudgery of cleaning hay by hOuSekeeperS has been largely eliminated by the innovation of the vacuum cleaner today recognized as household necessity by all particu- lar housewives The advantages of fnais little apparatus is hardly believ- able until one is installed. With it the dirt is drawn from the fibre of the rug without raising a particle of dust. The old style carpet sweeper broom pr hair brush does not remove the of the carpet or rug until the floor germ breeding particles With the vacuum cleaner it Is different The Euction of the vacuum pump draws the dirt through the carpet weaves, from the very floor itself, so that where one is used constantly abso- lltely no dust will be found accumu- lated under the rug or carpet when t is taken up. The same thing ap- plies to portieres, upholstered furni- lure. overcoats and all ladies' and rents heavy garments.
 An ideal vacuum cleaner, one that uIls every requirement, is the Stan herf. It is sold at a price within the seach of all, and gives perfect satis- faction- w A. Winter, 326 Meigs building. is the local and State agent, ogue or give demonstra ton upon re- seipt of postal.
 Mir. Winter has also secured the agency for an electric vacuum clean hr which sells at the same price as he Standard. Both machines are Eght and can be easily operated by a Ehild
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-28
friend.a' y

 | friend.''
 "Bv force,' returned Dexter Reece. l 'tYou will not be able to force her to | marry against her will.'' ssBe here tomorrow morning at ten o'clock, and I will show you" said Ra- ven, darkly. Dexter Reeece jerked his head in-
 credulously. 1T will come," he said; "but I warn YOU, it will be useless. Now, the ru- by!'
 "Ah, yes! the ruby" muttered Ra- ven. "I will fetch it.'' 1 He left the room, and Reece' un- able to remain still, sprang up and paced up and down, his face working, his hands twitching. Would the man return; or would he play some trick, escape him after all? The cold sweat stood on Reece's forehead; ne | felt choking, and he tugged at his collar The door opened presently, and he sprang forward as Raven came softly across the room. The | two men stood opposite each other at the table, looking into each others eyes. Roven drew his closed hand from behind him, extended it, open ed it, and showed a small wooden box.
 Dexter Reece felt sick and faint. Ever since he had heard of it, he had lived for this ruby, and hungered and
 thirsted for it all day, had dreamt ,f it at night He had hard work to
 keeep himself from snatching at the box.
 "Open it!-Open it!' he said, in a hoarse whisper. Raven, with a hollow laugh, raised the lid; a deep, rich gleam of light shone redly from a huge stone*lying imbedded in cottonwood. Reece bent over it; cry came through his clenched teeth; he stretched out his shaking hand; and, when Raven, with a. f1endish delight in his accomplice's emotion, drew back his hand, Reece uttered a snarl.
 Raven laughed, a grating. sardonic laugh.
 "It moves you my friend?" he said mockingly. ''It is beautiful, is it not? But it is not all yours, remember; one half is mine.'
 "Yes, yes!" assented Reece, eager ly. "You can trust me-
 .'I know it, retorted Raven, with a sneeer. "Play me false, and your half of the Giant Ruby will have a dead man for owner"
 He laid the box on the table. Reece snatched up the precious little casket of plain wood and thrust it in his pocket, and kept his hand upon it.
 Raven shrugged his shoulders, and surveyed him grimly.
 "You English are fond of money" he said "It is dearer to you than
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-28
FASHIONS AND PADS

The plaited skirt is coming back.
 Ribbon embroidery is all the rage
 The little Eton will undoubtedly be worn.
 The all-f1ower toque is in favor again.
 Copies of old beaded bags are all the rage.
 Hats cover the face less than they used to do.
 Trimming at the back of hats is still in favor
 Crepes figure conspicuously among the new cottons.
 Turnback cuffs are a favorite finish for elbow sleeves.
 The gayest of colors appear in new stockings and shoes.
 In gloves gray is preferred to white for dreSsy occasions
 The spiked incrOyable CCat has made its appearance.
 Striped ribbons may be used on hats for morning year.
 For elegant dresses, gold increases it's popularity every day.
 Ruchings are coming back-fringed single and double pleated.
 Iridescent feathers, especially in the feather-trimmed hats.
 Large lace jabots are being intro duced on little cloth dresses.
 The new straWs for hats are excep- tionally charming this spring.
 "A AOFClLy 1S d SLIlpCu SIlh SIlII C1y white with lines of mousseline.
 Large hats for afternoon have la ces in heavy patterns for +~'rnn.tng.
 Brides veils are arra:-~ Ae very flat on the head over low coifIures.
 Cerise is the note of color introduc- ed on many hats and gowns.
 Linen and mouSseline in the striped patterns will be used for blouses.
 Pretty belts are made of gold rib bon worked with ribbon embroidery.
 There is nothing smarter and few things more handsome than the new bordered foulards.
 A unique head dress is a bandeau of old lace almost the width of the head at the top and narrowed at each side above the ear to go under two round pearl ornaments about the size of an old-fashioned silver watch.
 In effect the new dresses presup- pose a corsetless figure; in other confined and the hips must be f1a:- tened almost to a point of elimination The waist line is not narrow, since small waists do not accord with clas- sic lines.
 Bordered crepe de chine, bordered foulards, bordered shantungs as well as bordered voiles and grenadines,ar among the dress materials for the spring. Add to these the plain satins and lightweight woolens and a good idea of the fashionable fabrics is gained.
 The Egyptian motifs show such de- signs as the beetle, or scarab, -he rising sun, the cobra, the lotus, palm papyrus buds and reeds animals, far- shaped ornaments, the ram human figures and so on. The colors show such combinations as black, yellow and red; red, blue and white; green and black; dark red, medium yellow and b1na-