The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-08
STAMFORD GALA NIGHT IN STAMFORD
 BRINGS OUT MANY VISITORS
Town Full of People to Attend the Various Social Events and Lodge
 Entertainments.
Special to The Farnero

Special to The Farmer.)
 Stratford, May S-"Stratford is Dear Old Town" sang the players in Sperry's recent production, and there the words last night. The whole town from end to end was out for pleasure and all the halls were filled with people. The town hall and Red Mems hall above were filled to the doors with young and old brought to- gether by the Ladies' Aid Society of St. James Church. Thirty tables were in play in the lower hall. and the floor above was filled with danc- CTS. On the whole the affair was the most satisfactory ever given by the church and the largest ever given by Q church in the town. A large sum was realized which the ladies will add to the building fund. The whole af- fair was guided by the watchful eye of the pastor of the parish, who told the young people to have a good time and still insisted on perfect order and proper decorum which is sometimes absent at dances in the town. The door prizes were awarded to George Anderson of the Smith Silver Works, Ca box of cigars), and Annie Mulligan, ($5 in gold) The whist prizes were awarded to Mrs. H. B. Downey. wedgewood vase; Joseph Buckley, china jar; Mrs. M. Leaser, vase; Miss Hattie Moran, cut glass dish; Miss Kate Mahoney. bon bon dish; M. Ring, bushel potatoes; A. Sheaver, berry spoon; Timothy Ryan, chocolate cake; M. Gerrity, chocolate cake; E.. Nolan, silver ladle; M. Ennis, silver spoon; J. P. Sheehan, china jar; Miss J. McQulllan, guest towel; Mrs. Tim Othy Ryan, bureau scarf; Mrs. Dun H >l>4 of-4, John Collins, belt; T. McQuillan, cake; William Nolan, table cover; T. Aiken, glass dish; J. Kane, cake; Frank Col lins, cup and saucer; Mrs. w. Nolan, guest towel; James Donnelly, cake; Mrs. Hall, china jar; George Mc- Hughes, cake; M McGrath, cup and saucer; A. Heggerty, apron; J. Dram, apron; Frank Sheehan, shaving pad; Bessie Ryan. pin holder &
 It was also a gala night for St. Johns lodge. for about 15O members of Corinthian lodge of Bridgeport came over to exemplify the Fellow craft work for the members of the local lodge. The work was the most impressive ever attempted in the To- cal lodge room. After the work the visitors and their local brethren re- paired to Grange hall where one of the finest spreads ever laid in the town was offered the guests. The la dies of Azalia Chapter, O. E. S., at- tended the company and after the sup per there was impromptu dancing which was enjoyed by the guests and hostesses alike. Minor Smiths fa- nous chowder, prepared by the chef of Minors Hotel who was lent to the lodge for the occasion, was served. John Assum, the local caterer, sup piled the salads and other dishes and they excelled anything ever brought <o ho 1nry The visitors complimented the chefs in the highest terms. Fire Commis. sioner Cogill of Bridgeport, who led the visiting Masons, made a few re- marks before the supper and cempli- mented Stratford on being able to furnish so fine an entertainment. The committee to whom the credit for the affair is due was R. Axtell, chairman, and Messrs. V.-S. Whitney, D. s. Ste, +vens, and Ephriam Wakelee. The la dies who cared for the assembled Masons \, were Miss M: R; Townroe' ,1n1oe Mrs. John Kennedy, Mrs. M. IN. Foss, Mrs. A. M. Parrott, Mrs. G. Y. Ed wards, Mrs. R. D. Baird, Mrs. l.. Walker, Mrs. w.. H. Lockwood, Miss Belle Wood, Miss N. Wakelee, Miss R. Hoadley. The ladies announced that Azalia Chapter will entertain the past patrons and matrons at the lodge rooms tonight. Refreshments will be served and pleasant time is ex pected
 Notwithstanding the other attrac- tions in the town there was large attendance at the whist tournament given by Evening Star lodge of Re bekahs at Odd Fellows hall As usual at the events given by this lodge everyone enjoyed the evening thor oughly. After the play refreshments were served. The prizes were award ed to w. B. Burns, berry spoon; H. T. Madden, centerpiece; c. w. Connor. gravy 1adle; Mrs. Diamond, picture; Mrs. w. Kemp, fancy plate; MT. Maiden, jar; Mrs. G. Wright. cut glass dish. The committee in charge was composed of Mrs. Clinton, Mrs. Hale and Mrs. Holmes.
 The fremen initiated the new kitchen last night at the regular meeting of the department which was feed which had been promised those who attended. A genuine Stratford clam chowder had been on the stove all day under the supervision of Chief Judson who is an accomplished chef as we'll as able fire fighter. Many guests were invited in to partake of the delicious dish.
 At 3:45 this afternoon a small and quiet wedding party entered Christ church in Bridgeport. A few min utes later. MT. and Mrs. Mel Thonp- son were, receiving the congratula- tions of th0se present. The groom is the youngest son of the late J. Henry Thompson and Mrs. Julia c. Thpmp- son of East Broadway. The bride was Miss Pauline Rockwell of Fairfield, daughter of Rufus and Angeline Rockwell. MT. Thompson has pre- pared his handsome home on Main street for his bride and the couple will commence housekeeping after a short wedding tour.
 At the annual meeting of the Bridgeport Protestant Orphan asylum held yesterday Miss Augusta Wheeler of this town was elected recording secretary. Miss Wheeler and Mrs. Warren R. Briggs were elected to the board of directors.
 The firm of Barnum & Graham, which has done business as painters and decorators in the town for many years has been dissolved. The busf- ness had grown to such proportions that it could be divided and give each of the partners a large clientele. Both members of the firm will con tinue in the business.
 Mrs. John w. Thompson is very i'll at her home on Church street. A consultation of physicians yesterday pronounced her case serious. She is much better this morning, however, and her recovery is expected.
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