The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1911-02-10
FAIRFIELD

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yesterday, and made visit to the
famous Tiffany studios, where the
new windows of mosaic glass for the
Congregational church, a. gift from
Mr.. Saltus of London, are in process
Of construction. He describes them
as even more beautiful than any
which have as yet been erected in
the church. 1t has been determined
to have them in place and ready for
dedication on Easter Sunday. While
window which has ever been made
from irridescent glass and glistens
and CLOVIS in rich colors from reflect
ed light the same as stained glass
window sparkles by transmitted light.
This is a new invention, and will be
a decided edition to any room where
it is desirable to have glass window
against dead wall.
A former pastor of the Congrega-
tional church, Rev. DR.. John E. Bush
nell, whose residence is in Minnea-
polls, is visiting at the "Lindens," the
mother, a venerable lady, has been
stopping for some time Owing to
ill health the Doctor has an extended
leave of absence. 1t is "a years since
he preached In Fairfield. but when he
went to church on Sunday morning,
DR.. Child invited him to occupy the
pulpit. He was forced to decline on
account of his health. He spoke a
few words of greeting and after the
services held an informal reception.
He is Yale graduate and the only
ex-pastor of the church now living.
The local grange in town can have
the use of II sets Of seereopticon
slides and one or more travelling lib
raries, If it desires, sent out by the
State Board of Education.
The incipent movement for Sunday
closing continues to attract wide at
of nO
said yesterday that If his, and the
other principal grocery stores in town,
closed on Sunday, it was no more than
fair that every place which deal more
or less in the same line of goods
Wakeman has received from Rev
Charles F. Taylor letter from West
port. inclosing the following resolu-
tons passed on Wednesday last by
the Clerical Union composed of the
ministers of the township. They are
as follows: Resolved, That the West
port Clerical Union favors the en-
forcement of and is opposed to any
changed in the present Sunday law of
the STAGE.
Resolved that this resolution be
and to our Representatives at Hart
ford The Southport Methodist
church has adopted similar resolu-
tons The fire having been kindled
IS likely to spread all over the state.
The Charity Rebekahs of Bridge
port are holding a whist this after
noon at the home of Mrs. John A.
orsythe, on Elliott street
A whist club of IL members, large
ly from Southport and Bridgeport,
met yesterday afternoon with Miss
Eleanor N. Morehouse.
Alfred lockwood, son Of Mrs. Rosa
lockwood, undertook to build a fire
with Standard Oil. He is now wear
ing his head in sling. He did not
know it was loaded.
Louie e. Morehouse comes up from
New York tomorrow for a. week end
visit in town.
A son and daughter Of James Ben
nett are ill with pneumonia.
Richard Dunn is convalescing from
an attack of pneumonia.
Robert Dalling has secured his Ii
cense as a cheuffeur. 1t is said the
other young men who have been
chosen to- run the auto chemical, will
also apply for licenses as soon as
qualified.
George Shuttle is engaged in break
ing in a very fiery broncho.
Mrs. Charles B. Jennings continues
ill with the grip.
Arthur Bennett is substituting at
the Wyrezen grocery store during the
illness of Carl Sirup.
Two of the boys dropped from the
DIIoScpOTt F1lSH. SCHOOL IOr Oonclency
In their studies belonged to this town.
Mr.. Hitler of Danbury avenue has
new horse from New York
For a few moments on Wednesday
there was boiling excitement at the
square in front of the Boyle drug
store, when a horse driven by Mr..
Flanagan, started on a dead run for
the Buckley stables, where he is fed
and cared for. This horse has a
penchant for doing these unexpected
stunts, and whenever it hears the
whistle blow, and noon comes, it quits
all work and startles the peaceful
residents of Broad street by going
we'll. bent in the direction of Wallace
M. Bulkley's.