The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-01
FAIRFIELD

All who attended the fair last night, held at the Parish hall of St. Thomas church. were delighted with the decor ations and the arrangements. The great hall was warm and br lliant with electric lights, while the decora- tions were profuse and attractive. Be- sides United States flags and Harvard flags. there were innumerab1e Chinese lanterns with ropes Of Christmas dec orations Made in Germany. suspend- ed from the ceiling. The tent of the Generous Goose was in he corner at the left of the main entrance and along the sides of the hall, were the fancy booths. ice cream tables, coffee. and other refreshments. The floor was in excellent condition for dane ng. and the music was placed on the stage at the rear of the hall, which was set with pretty scenry, representing a view in the Irish Highlands. One of the largest contributors to the fair. in the shape of home made fancy articles was Mrs. Col. Havard, she having sent in a number of sofa pillows dolls and pretty aprons. Another contribu- wooden shawl Mir Boyle supplied the toys for the "Goose'' which proved an endless source of amusement for the young folks. The attendance was all that could be expected.
 Those who were present at the pre-
 
 charged with shooting at Mandus Pe- terson. when 1t was held before MT. Justice Wakeman. are not at all sur prised at the outcome of the subse quent trial for damages on the part of Peterson as developed yesterday in Bridgeport. Both Peterson and his companion admitted they had been sampling saloons nearly all n ght in Southport and Westport. and when they entered the Klelsch house at an early hour in the morning. were so drunk as to be unable to tell. what happened. MT. Kleisch claimed that he fired in self defense. not to injure Peterson but to frishten him and have him leave the place. The loss Of two fingers will be reminder to Peterson to keep out of liquor saloons.
 Rev. Frank s. Child and Rev. MT. woodruff, were in Norwalk yesterday attending a counc1 of ministers to cons der the resignation of Rev. Mir. Edgbert who for some time has been conspicuous figure in the ministerial circles of that town.
 Arthur W Deyo who has been suf- fering from an attack of the grip. Is improving.
 The new house which has been in course of construction during the past summer for Mss Emma F Wakeman will be occupied next Friday.
 Lous Lawson, sexton of the Episco- CHuTCH III COulHpOTt. dHQ WIIc. are rejoicing over the birth of a daughter.
 Jack O'Dwyer. of Southport, and wife. are being congratulated on the birth of a daughter which arrived last Friday.
 The Guild of St Paul's church held a meetia=yesterday with Mrs. Maria Fl H nckley at her Broad street resi- cence.
 Hiss Mary R. Kippen entertained on Monday the Forth shtly Sewing Class. Among the ladies present were Miss Louise A. Burr. Mrs. Fred Burr. Mrs. William H. whaley. Miss Elizabeth Betts. Mrs. Frank Judd and Miss Har- r.ct s. Osborne.
 The following works of fiction were placed upon the library shelves yes- terday-The Lever, by william Dana O-cutt: The Crawshaw Brothers. by Arthur Sherwood Pier; The Hollow Tree Snowed-In Book; The Drums of War: The Silver Isle; Around the worl3 and Brothers in Fur.
 Friday evening at Greenfield 1'11, Miss Olive F Pease, will ente ss in the ladies whist
 George Merwin has purchased a -a6'lac touring car.
 Miss Hinman of Proad street, who went to Europe a few weeks ago, on