The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-04
STAMFORD BRIEFS.

The executive committee of the Board of Trade will meet this evening at Alan Wilson's news room.
 On Saturday the lowest tide in twenty years was seen in this harbor. At 1 o'clock in the afternoon the flats at o'clock it was possible to walk from the main land to Charles Island dry shod. For the first time in yeas the old clam bar at Charles Island was uncovered, and as a result the veteran biva,ves who have reposed there in security for years were cap- tured by the enthusiastic clammers who have been waiting patiently for this opportunity. Some of the largest specimens ever seen in the town were exhibited last Saturday night. Some of the exhibits weighed a pound. Among those who brought home big catches were Capt. Frank Coley, Char les w. Blakeslee and J. E. Beardsley.
 Mrs. Sarah J. Buddington, widow of Edwin Davis. died at the Bridgeport hospital, Saturday night, after a long and painful Illness. Deceased was born in Stratford and was lifelong resident. On April 1 she would have been 70 years of age. For many years she lived with her husband, who was a saddler at the corner of Main street and Longbrook avenue. She was well known in town and well liked, espe- Cid4ly Wltn tQ0 OlO0r r0SfuoHtS WHO appreciated her kindly disposition and pleasant companionship. She will be sincerely mourned. The funeral took place this afternoon from the home of her brother, Rufus Buddington, West Broad street, Rev. N. Ellsworth Cornwall officiating.
 | Charles (Shang) Wheeler was the guest of w. B. Tuttle yesterday. "Shang" denies that he has any as- piratiOns as white hope", although his friends believe that he could land the championship if his ambition ran fin that direction.
 The Embroidery Club will hold the second of its social dances on Satur- day evening. These affairs are the successors of the former assembly dances.
 Bernard Judson is in Albany today on business for the Housatonic Smelt- ing Company, of which he is an of flcer.
 Capt. Moses Hyde of the steamer Governor, was in town with his fam fly over Sunday.
 A rubber boot was lost from the Thursday night. The finder will con- fer a favor on the department by re- turning it. The letters 'S F. D." on the boot will identify it. On Sat- urday night a hat was lost in the same way. The firemen must make CleSe losses good IFOIn CQ0lf peTSOnal pocketbooks. Call up the chief if you find them
 The following members from Strat- ford attended the meeting of the Founders and Patriots at the Strat- fled, on Thursday: Mrs. Andrew Gra- ham, Mrs. Ernest Carpenter, Mrs. Mel vile J. Curtis, Miss Jeanette Booth. the chaplain of the chapter.
 Frank Abercrombie, Jr, 12-year-old son of Frank AbercrOmbie of the local town school committee, while on his way to church yesterday was choked by a licOrice drop which lodged in his throat, and had he not been discov- cred by a well known citizen he might have expired. A few strenuous bows on his back dislodged the candy in the boys throat and he soon recover ed. When discovered he was about all in and fell into the arms of his rescuer, unable to stand
 In the hardest game of the season the Ramblers on Saturday night de- feated the Hilton five of Waterbury by a score of 90 to F. It was the swiftest and toughest game ever seen in the town. The Hiltons have lost only one game this season, and are considered the champions of the Brass City. The Ramblers made more bas- kets from the floor than in any prev ious game in their history. Although the game was fierce the players were SOou hoeui Ou e1DOu1 IL, tdhiHS IL ciII as part of the game. The lineup: TRAVELLERS. HILTON. Hafel ................... Woods, Erk
 Right Forward.
 E IoOu bduIloH
 Left Forward
 BeardSley ................. Erk, Woods Ashe, Goodwin ....-.... Rork, Mackie
 Right Guard.
 He1g Adams
 Left Guard
 Score: Ramblers 30, Hiltons 12; Noel,