The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1912-03-12
MEETING OF
HISTORICAL SOCIETY.

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The regular meeting of the Histor-
ical Society was held in the new Fa-
BILE building, last night. The meet
ing was of a public nature, and was
held in the Fable building through
the courtesy of Charles Fable, who
made the occasion the time of the
formal opening of his new building,
and threw it open for the inspection
of the public. A large crowd was
present and awaited themselves of the
opportunity to go through the place,
and expressed themselves as much
surprised at the completeness of the
building for it's purpose. At the
meeting Rev. Charles F. Taylor, of
the Congregational Church, delivered
an extremely interesting lecture upon
Masterpieces of History"
A meeting of the heirs of the late
George B. Bunnell was held, yester-
day, in Judge Bradley's office to see
about the appointing Of an admins
traitor for the estate.
The large Bedford mansion is un-
dergoing extensive repairs, prepare
tory to it's occupation early this
spring
Mr.. mad Mrs. George Dodge expect
to remove on April 1 to their new
nome on the Norwalk road.
Mrs Lloyd Nash, of King street,
has returned home after an extended
visit in New York city.
Elber- N Sipperly has received an
other contract for drilling a well at
Long Hill. This is the eighth this
he commenced work yesterday on one
for Thomas Northrup, of that place.
Miss Ruth Hawkins of Greens
Farms, is again at her home, after
a week spent with relatives in Wes-
toa-
,.Joaear& s,,rorf~o mos ,r;,,a,, Datar
Mariner on Friday evening, when about
forty of his friends gathered to. cele-
brate his 41st birthday. Games were
enjoped and refreshments served.
Among the guests were a delegation
from the Order of the Golden Sceptre,
also Mrs. Florence Parker, Mrs. John
Gordon, Misses Frances and Jennie
Gordon, Miss Rose Bazata, Peter
Maurer, Jr.. Mr.. and Mrs. Alex En-
mack. Mrs. George Peck and son, Miss
Agnes Crawford. Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
crawford. A J. Ermack. E. E. Burr.
Mrs Minnie McDermott, Joseph Nc
Nally, Charles Patterson, Carl Lind
quist, Mr.. and Mrs. William Van Val
kenburg, T. J. Driscoll and John Laur-
ence
Mrs Mary Coleman of Brooklyn, is
a guest of Mrs. Walter Price On
Wright street.
Mrs. and Walter A. Peck of New
York city are guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frederick Kemper on Myrtle ave-
nue.
Mrs. William Downs is confined to
her home in Main street with an at
tack of the mumps.
The next communication of Temple
lodge will be Held on Thursday even
ing, March IA, in their new rooms in
the Fable building, State street ard
Imperial avenue. The Fellow Craft
degree will be worked upon three can
didateS, and a large attendance is
looked for, as special features will be
introduced after the meeting to ceie-
brate the occupation of the new quar-
tiers. The new rooms are now in first
class shape, new carpets have been
aid. ana entirely new furniture is tc
- used for the first time.
The Farmers Club of Greens Farms
will meet tonight at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Charles B. Meeker. A pa
per on the Home Garden will be
read by Joseph Adams
A large delegation of men from this
town are to attend the meeting of the
Fairfield Business Mems Association
this evening.
Much interest was shown in town
Sunday, to the crowd of walkers from
the Stamford Girls School. A party
Of the girls walked from Stamford tC
Westport, making the return trip by
trolley.