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The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-08-09
Works in the Garden Now.

Grown old In the service of his mas
ter and mistress, James was a privi.
legged retainer.
He was waiting at table one day,
when a guest politely asked for a fish
fork. Strangely enough. the request
was ignored
Then the hostess noticed the cpl
sode and remarked in most peremp-
tory manner:
James, Mrs. Jones hasn't a fish
fork. Get her one at once!"
Madam" came the emphatic reply,
"last time Mrs. Jones dined here we
lost a fish fork"
James has now been relegated to
the garden
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-08-09
BEYOND LIMIT OF PATIENCE
Uses Of the Telephone win BE Apt
to Condone Mr.. Suslman's Brief
Loss of Temper.

He was just about exasperated with
the telephone, was Mr.. Busiman.
Ten times that morning he had
tried to get on to a number, and each
time something had prevented him
from speaking. Either it was mum
Der engaged" or the person he want
ed to speak to was out, or else he
had been suddenly cut Off. At last
he got through.
'Hallo!" said he. "Is Mr.. X. there?"
Yes" replied a voice. "Do you
want to speak to him?"
That was the last straw. Back
came the reply in icy tones;
"Oh, no! Nothing OF the sort.
merely rung up to hand him cigar!"
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-08-09
Increasing Sales Of Red Cross Seals.


Last year over S2,000,000 Red Cross
Seals were sold; in 1910, over $1,000
900: In 1909, about 2S.000.O0O and in
1908, the first year Of the sale, Only
13,500,000 In all. the sale in the four
years has realized nearly S1,000.0O0
for the anti-tuberculosis campaign.
since all of the money from this move
ment goes for the prevention of con
sumption. New York state sold the
most seals in 1911. disposing of 1856.
SOS: Ohio came next. with S.500.4S0;
Wisconsin third with 2.91S.144. and
Illinois fourth. with 2.10l 500. Texas
showed the greatest percentage OF
gain. having increased its sale from
100 600 in 1910 20 over 1.250,000 In
1911. Indiana showed the second
greatest gain. with an increase from
CS3. 756 in 1910 to 1.S45,545.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-08-09
Robesplerre Collar.

Notifications of the Robespierre col
lar are appearing on all sides. In
stead OF the simple straight collar,
from each end of which extends half
OF the jabot, there is a double collar.
The collar proper extends around TO
the sides Of the neck, and from under
the ends two lapels issue. The two
sides of the jabot are broader than
usual and reach 10 the waistline.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-08-09
He Nntlced II.

Church-You know dog IS like
wine-improves with age.
Gotham-Yes. Two noticed that dos
OF yours doesn't bark as much nov
as when he was young.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-08-09
Novel Scrapsr.

\ crumb tray and scraper in one. the
tray part a deep tilted groove at the
back next the handle into which the
crumbs are turned and kept until the
table Is finished. is one OF the new in
ventions which young housewife
would prize.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-08-09

tors medicines. At
everymonthly period
/ had to stay in bed
four days because Of
hemorrhages, and
my back was so weak
| could hardly walk.
/ have been taking
Lydia Z. Pinkham $
V e & e ia bic Com
pound and now l can
stay up and do my
work. | think it is
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-08-09

Iue latest summer creation, special
" built for the Newport society wom-
en-. is in the shape of quaint little
bonnet TO be worn at afternoon teas
and garden parties. The hat Is an
excuse simply for keeping the hair
tidy. The one in the picture is Of a
lace crown. white plumes and a con-
trasting velvet ribbon In the Ameri
can beauty shade.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-08-09

When young man tells girl she
rs the only one he ever loved it's up
to her to tell him to go and get a repu-
tation.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-08-09
where DOCTORS
FAILED TO help
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegeta-
ble Compound Restored
Mrs. Green's Health
Her Own Statement.

Covington, Mo-" Your medicine has
done me more good than all the doc
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1912-08-09

the best medicine on earth forwomen.
Mrs. JENNIE GREEN, Covington, No
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-29

wish to see II displayed by some
fair young girl. this 0ein% one OF the
many Instances where would sfriet-
~ enforce nm age limit Tor tne
weatr, III some particular creation.
And next. something quite ne"
and very beautiiui In the way OF an
evening cloak. Both outwardly and
inWardiy II is fashioned OF oh non
velvet OF real rose pink shading. and
deep. graduated hand OF sable ioi.
lows the slightly framed curve "
the skirt part. SABLE CUTS also i'm.
ish of the kimuiio sleeves IL has
no c,,linr but the curve ut the neck
is not Ms low rs usual while AZ the
right side of the wrup over front. tina
velvet Is cnntini,.si seamiessiv info
long and wide scarf. dnubly banded
at the edge with sable This ar
rangement obviously means an
annnln. Of protection for the threat
which Is as welcome rs II Is unusual.
Tor the scarf is sufficiently long and
supple to be- wound twi,v. about the
na,.k when 81 desired. and NJ ALL
times Is very etf.siiv., addition 10
n very handsome and. indeed. Al.
mna rrgat-laokins wrap iiut per
son,tiy nnist prac'aim a prefer.
snsr for fur rather Than velvet when
thus brought into close proximity
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-29

with the face. for only naw'ess
complexion could bear the contrast
of that bright bloom OF rose. where
As soft fox nr skunk will make al
most any face look its best. So
that, on the VIII ole. . would give the
preference to different and quite
charming cloak whose outer and
gracefully drapei folds are nf black
charmense. while the lining Ia NJ
deep nzaiea mink velvet the contrast
OF color being romrleted and mn ie
nuite nerfect toc. BY the great white
fox skin, which Ia so hid ahont fhs
shoulders that II has almost tho
a6antahllitv NJ a serarate scarf
Finally n vou want IN acquire anf
proudly disniav the LATEST thing In
bags. look ouf for some which are
made In the finest quality Of hinck
silk PATTERNED with narrow strinas
o, white MUIR. their "enve,nna f11n.'
fastening being strengthened and
smartenea bv fevihie edging az
silver gilt Long handles NJ si'ken
cord with fasSelled ends are the final
outward finish Of sus'h n bag. willis
needless 10 say IT'S inner and perma-
nent contents ara the nurse. mirror
and powder puff which are. or
should be. every woman's insera ra-
bic COMPANIONS Another style 1T
bag made In the same striped silk
Is provided with a gilt frame and
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-29

NJ. Fl. r. writes this appealing let.
ter: Il am young girl fifteen
years OF age. and since | am pretty
and have many friends, 60 about
great deal Now when / 60 out
with my friends | am so nervous
that can't say anything All can
do Is shake. and IL makes me feel
very badly. for all my triends say
For goodness sake. don't be SO
nervous. also have beautiful
voice. but when ! am asked TO s.ng
/ can't because get 30 nervous.
Both papa and mamma ge, angry
with me for that reason. They say:
For goodness sake. have little OH
OF nerve in you.' II seems | can t
Please advise me"
Stop thinking >! yourself and OF
what others will think Of you. 6s-
come intereste5 IN others. THINK
Of them. listen to wnas others ara
saying. Seif-consc,oosness causes
awakwardness ano nervousnesA
Forget yourself and REMEMBER
ethesG
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-29

the hair to fall out
Ii settles In the threat cloggtn9
1t and tausing colds. both dangerous
and unbeconling In their results. and
rs for the hands. have you ever sat
at table With someone whose Anxee
nails had been vorsted In the battle
with duxtf
have seen hair freed from dust
very quickly aud thoroughly In
beauty shops By spreading thin
layer uf cotton over a slightly damp
ensd brush. aud passing this Quick-
u Ovef th.. hair The damlenpd
cotton gathers unto iiself al the
dust that has gathered upon the
hair When the cott0n b aoiied. 40
II viii quickl. be. replaces Il with 8
fresh layer. The c0fssh may have
to b changed srveral times Id one
brushing The results are moss sat
isfact0ry
Occasionally ~ aee hair that
hooks clean and well kept. other than
that II has no iustre would REQ.
nmn,end for this dry. iifeieAs look.
Ing state. rubbing the hair frOm
rcot 10 end with piece OK soft silk.
This literally pniishes the hair. max.
ins Il IL shine a. 4 hacking siass
Dust can b. shaken out nf the
hair ~ sraspinS listis q shs hale
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-29

efsain. and both newcomers herA
have already made considerable sue,
cess
And then what DO you think H.
fashionable favor for "engfno-
turned" design. In goa and siivees
has resulted INF Nothing more noe
less than the reproduction Of similar
patterns an dark 5lue or bsaek ~
rocro leather. finished nn With de4A
ihie rims NJ silver gilt or gold Thew
are bags of all sizes and shapes ~
this 'afest leather. the most notable
novelty being one shaped like Z htp
envelope tit. actual length n 81
fnchesl The fact that the ilanAla
is concealed nj the back further -
rreases the likeness Rnf small ~
II is. room is found inside this elos
gent trifie for those three at0re.
mentioned nee'essaries 1t feminine
comfort and eharm-the pursa. tho
mirror ami the powder-puRl
another novelty inspired By tn
coming of Christmas and the deman4
for presents Ia long brooch min ~
ma finum with bow-iike lo0p. %
either end of ,Kaarss an. diamnNda.
also m "ntad IN the aii-~nnqnArin4
mud costly platinum. fhe prettYs
thing being so lngenlnusiy arraugp1
that IL can instantly and easily -.
adjusted to any different neek ~
eorsage bow or ornament Of veavoG
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-29

N T. desires tight on the problem
OF how to secure plump neck and
tapertng arms, In fact. now to OBJ.
tain plump fisure.-
Patting coceanut or olive oil Into
the neck every night before retiring
should gradually plumpen il. II na,
ture has not fashioned your arms
In taper'ns lines, Il Will be difficult
TO make GOOD the deficit Thick
wrists. like thick ankles, are 4 birth.
right But q regimen that will
gradually round out your nours
should make the thickness Of wrists
less noticeable. For - the bocy
acquires curves the arms DO aisc,
and the fuller your forearm ths
smaiier your wrist will appear b.
contrast Taking more rest. slice o.
inc an extra hour or two ever
night. drinking much vnskimms
milk ard eating sat-maktna past
tries ara sweets. also taking two q,
more spoonfuis Of olive Oh evsry
DAY. snouto aoo to your wesant Il
yea psrsssers N tns treatment
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-29
No. 2O7--Dust as a De-
strOyer of Beauty.

ct tue ends and shaking It lightly
and iooseiy. ~ yOu would cio,h-
Rubbing II gently, strand BY strand
between the banda has the same
effect by io0seninx the hairs from
each other and permitting the air
70 freely circulate between them
Don't retire with the dust pack ID
into the hair Oy tight braiding Bet
ter let It hang quite loose than that
Be sure to leave Il as loose as pos
sibie. for hatr requires The Tree
passage of air between the individual
hairs to rid them OF atoms OF dust
and CRIME that. invisible though
they BE-. settle thickiy upon ,hen.
The hair u dvagEet for dust. be-
cause OF Its slight oiliness ami
moisture. Dust delights tn moist
gathering places ~ \ rat delights In
dark corners.
To keep the face cieansed from
dust keep always . bottle Of olive
oil and Z companion bottle OF
witch haxsl on your dressing table
Or toilet shelf.
0ssors gong out PATS q Bit Of
cotton Or . piece Of soft linen that
has hsen ssotstsnso In the oil over
the face. Protect the face further
~ dustino Il with rice powder.
Returning from out Of doors re-
move The powder ana dust BY wash
ing the face With yet more olive
oil appaisd In the sams way. The
danger Of the olive oil turning the
ekin ysltow-fos that fear exists
In many minds Influenced BY tins
adaes .YslIow makes yeiiow"-can
% removed ~ adding 70 tws
ounces OF olive Oh one halt ounce
Of alm3No olt and twenty drops Of
tlnetufs ~ benxoln. Before 70
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-29
Y 0RETS BymeImac aaer the H ERssd ds4 Bssu

firing the face should rave another
OF these oil baths. unless you pre-
fer to use the cold cream which 10
more unwietdly and SO less quickly
cfeanses. Ourinf the night tbs
fine powcery dust that permeates
even the eleanest bedrooms settles
upon the face ana should be &c.
mo red BY ire oii rStn ! nave pre-
Scribed.
Strong salt Nat~- 0 mixture Of
hiearbonste OF soda in the proper
tons Of teaspoon vi Of oiearoo.
nate OF soda to gIassfui OF water.
are admirable threat cleansers.
To keep the nails satstiess of tho
gray or black rim that SO otfcnos
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-29

the sight. II Is not enough to wrap
cotton about the point OF an orange
stick ana remove the accumulated
dust. The hands must be washeo
often. even though not soiled. to ~
move the dist from beneath the
nails. And " the nails nave b..
come ragged beneath the eues.
which causes the dust to thickiy
and -bs..nately collect there.
thrust them INTO soap Jelly into
which you have pour half doxsn
crops OF ammonia. or into q cake
OF soap we'll softencd by lying In
the water and allow his to remain
ande- the nails for few minute
TO DO sns work OF cleansing.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-29

NtttsJ WIEN cHo =" sh = SoN &a
unusual set OF furs made fos
n one OF the prett!est young
natrons Of Paris- II 10 really
startling. for II 10 very like that
sweet. so dear TO the American small
boy. the peppermint stick. The
foundation OF this set Is black crepe
eharmeuse. q yard wide and four
yards long. The fHr Is white ronay
she one fur that can he successfully
used In rIaee OF ermfne. and for
certain articles the consv is even
better than the ermine. Fistv wards
Of these bands are used In the stole
and rnn, The mu1 ia large ana Nat
w,th a frftf ~ me ~Ne~-nausa es n
finish. The ha' "a dnrrhtsni. tuss a
close ntsfrg. frrh,n ~ the ccnev
fopned With bird Of anraaisa 'h~t
fs rnnsra'Iv iarr~ a. heen''ful
This three. niece yet. s~ tAn par's'~ns
worid rsff u "a su''ahle FOR after.
rnnn arsf~~ nniv. The rr~~t rhic
parssians ~ rns wssr white furs
CONTRAST fhaSs ~w~,~t-n~s tr~s
WITH the ehar~,s,w EN-, ~st-,tw ~ ina
sirn~fct-e costume IN fhe n-se n,a.
FIRE. Thnre ~ y r~A'nf~axs sh@sf
IRIS model fA-f I Tire rs~.t~.,.rsv
y 70 ~~nasa6 IN sn"fA"~rw vetVet arS
skrrk fnv The sssrf IL c~a ~ .sa
sswnras~ ns~sr h~n rf-~,,t.r s~,,ru
wasS suss go PRIV hn~S srnv-S .sa
h~4'~rn Taa ~nst -~svht ven sa
rsHod fhs rc.e ~ --~nw hr.tera s.~
fhn-s are moro ts~- estv ~ ,. ~
has sNn rew fr.t vras~.~S ew,s. -
~'-f~'~--s s.at raw sha s.-,,xs.
front. This wai~.ecrt Ia ~ e.-..aa
ra~see ~af~ns +~-sss-,~ r@,sr uota
49, 'ht~h ss r,~et n~artsra
Two h1e "a ~~a ~ fAe 1-au r
tr'-~nA ~r-~s,hte se'.a .A.. 49,.
~e~~ -~~.,ta- ~ r~~ss .~a -.At
- '~.-~ 'ured into Monte rar,n
thfs Winter. "''o
+~--''-f-- ~4s>x y.s a..
rsnsd s'w' ;er fr ra~ss. ~ ~. -.
f~~~ &c ~~~- f~.,~ ~, .Aso,,,.
49, - ~~--~~. '"f~- - ns Atrs IS.
on IRE rrorSs'-as n~~ ha~s-~ ..n,v
- '*~- 'f~ f~w-~'~ t~z~-.ns H. a.
Sf~"s W sA~ 49, sa,r-~
PC" " '~~~~ s~s rn~*s~s r~sr
II ~" 's'-s ~'-.',~~ 80 es-.,
yen re~~a~sehie ka~Ss-o -.
~'~~ ~"c~~ - 100 ~ ~. -,~or. ,-
y =" '"''~"''-'u~ --~-~-~,,.. ,--
S~'"'~-'~ 49,. 10 " -. -,
~ sa'~ Tse ~rw.se.,i -r.aa-.,su,,~
ws~ w~-n 'h's ~~'~.,-a ~~-,-~..A
ha'- sa-"s ha- sa~a IN ,,. -,
w~~~~ ~--'s~~ i. 80 Wv -.
st~ ~'ss'e ~ Aer ,c.nA. w
6-~wtr~ y over <a~ ..r~ r..
~ h"- hss- sA~ s-sw =, - =. s
re 49, he.s .-A ~ess- .s.~. $50. "r
f~~~s ~r N'~-~.tas WIS, r.
fss~s 'Snv resembles thr.. nu,.
~~.~Sa<
~~@~ s-~~~~ &~- s-.-. y.
~s-~~s ~A~--s-~ x.-x.,
w"~A"- f~-~ .~s ~s>--w eos -,
F~--s ~ .sir -~'we. h~-~
rs~ss white rre- h.- IL. -
s.-~'~~ .H-~~ ra,v-. .A.--,. r
sh~. w-~--~~ w>. h~u,,,-. A--,.
81 -~~~' ~~~ -~-~ Aewt.,.,r~
r~-~~ - ~. ~-~..ss@. ..,r-.
~--N'~ - -~-A -,-.~~~~ ~ MT w,m
---'-~ -~--- ~-~-s -'~.-~-s e. .,..r ~.
80 s,.. ~~~ win he able to 80
to- ss-~~-A ~ eves
Thor" 70 HE ami h.a,t,,,, -.
mtre re.~ IN the "hoister.. 49,
now r~rstfe-es rc-e enrrn,.,
chic thsn the Hr,,v hanc,r.
rs'cs M long IN f,vor Tna go.
fu'rnss ~ fhe fur /. r,,h.raa :.
either end into An epc,rr,Inc 80
Of mink ~ameilins and tbelr ,,,s..
green folia re. II being ,he rnrr 49,
eet shade es these ,ova,y -.
which 10 repeated IN the charnauss
lining. And the chosen ror,nanass
far tl,is positively rtron,tc NV -
the finif<t Of ties the sof, ma s,aw.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-29
By Lady DUFF-GORDON CLuci;e")

ears. while the quilted silk th.a
curves below almost I'm the form OF
tiny ''tiplwt" and for It's fastening
1T nne side there Is t. bow OF black
satin ribbon edged with silver gafoa
As to the muff. 1t is shaped Ike a
huge piilowcase. the opening for the
hands being high up Mt the top,
where the small slanting sllts are
outlined with awAnsdpwn, And then.
fastened partly against the soft
oiack. and for the rest having the
snowy white for a background. Is
one big flower. formed OF cievpriy
slipped ostrich feafh hers. Its coloring
. glorious shade of janonlca" pink
There Is delicious uuainfness
about this set which made me love
1t at nrst sight. but 1 should only
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-29

De9uty. u oettl0a
IN a dlu. dlngy seii upon
the iacs. causing it %
look Il, kept. in . word.
.irty l: settlss IN .
Cloud urcn me n2ar.
dinmtng iis iustre. and
gradually working II
way to the roots. ch Oh
Ing them and causing
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-29

CST u one Of the
worst enemies Of
- beauty. IL sAttiAA
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-30
P, \. l. ALUMNI HOLD
 HATH ANNUAL BANQUET

Thirty-two graduates of the Park Avenue Institute were seated at the 14th annual banquet of the alumni as- sociation at the Stratfield, last even ing The speakers were Prof. Carroll Lewis Maxcy, of Williams College Charles S. Fox, of Fairfield, and Seth B. Jones, the principal. R. D. Gates was the toastmaster.
 The party included: R. D. Gates Charles Fox, Harold Dorus, Lewis Edwards Russell Whiting, James Pat terson, Jr., Charles Beardsley, A. B Beers, Jr., Lester Ferris, Harold Meeker, R. A. Youngs, Harold Nara more, Horace Hawthorne, Herbert Loewith, Prof Carroll Lewis Maxcy Ralph Beers, William Bristol, Henry Lieberum, Arthur Wheeler, George S Youngs, William Belknap, Jr., Harold Greeley, Charles Hopwood, Harry Lo- gan, Paul Krouse, Frederick Silliman Bernard Gregory, Harold Dorus, Seth B. Jones, guest of honor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-30
Notice

For forty-six years we have been conducting busInesa at the same Cao location, corner o3 Main and Sonn Streets. Bridgeport. Conn, and out Private Bank has been establisneo ohere spontaneously. We have received and paid our on demand witnous no. tlce millicna of dollars of money oe. poslted with us and we continue t0 feceive money subject to deposltots check at sight. on which we anoW ehreo per cent per annum. crediteu to eacf account monthly. We solfcls the accounts of individuals. business men, Arms and corporations. anu a.. who want a bank account where tney can deposit money. checks or drafts. nnd leave 1t for one day .one week. one month or one year. and draw interest on it for any time It is ien VIII n.s,S We give to the business our careiuI personal attention as the oldest nrn of private bankers i'm this state. eco
 IL WATSON & co.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-30
Students Of B. H. s.
 And Their Doings

As there was no school yesterday morning, because of the rain, all stud ies will be recited on Monday as they would have been recited on Friday. All tests assigned for Monday will have to be postponed until later date.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-30

of the minstrel show is that about $135OO was realized by the two per- formances. This is net increase of about twenty dollars over last years show
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-30

Ping-Pong matches and tournaments are now in full swing at the Y. M c. A. Ping-pong itself is not very substantial game but it serves to tide l over the boys from the basketball to the baseball season.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-30
WAITING AT THE CHURCH

Miss Esther Eley, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. W. H. Hey of 12 Gregory street, was to have been welded to Henry Pcndleton of this city, both colored. But the groom sprung the old gag My wife won't let me- packed his trunks and left town. A large gathering of wedding guests were disappointed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-30
MIR. CURTIS GATHERING DATA

Franklin J. Curtis, of Bridgeport, is in town for a few days securing names of local old soldiers who serv- ed in the Ninth Conn. Vol. regiment, and are still living. He is writing a history of the standardization Journal.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-30
YALE ORATORS
 BEAT HARVARD Capture Annual Debate, But Princeton Takers Are Champions In Triangular Contest.

New Haven. March 30.-The Yale negative debating team met Harvard last night and Yale won. The sub feet for debate was, Resolved that the United States government should accept the principle of monopoly con- trol and regulate prices in all cases where the monopoly has been brought about by the operation of economical laws
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-30
STUFFED EARS WITH PAPER

Ricco Ruggiero, aged F, of 20 Reilly street, stuffed his ears with paper three days ago to shut ou. discordant sounds of somebody attempting to sing. Yesterday young Ruggiero was ciHxed to appeal to the Emergency bnsnifal tn nse their instruments and remove the paper.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-30

would have been recited on Friday. All tests assigned for Monday will have to be postponed until a later date.
 The report of the finance committee of the minstrel show is that about $135.OO was realized by the two per- formances. This is a net increase of about twenty dollars over last years show.
 There should be meeting of the Criterion board Monday after school. But as the meetings of the Sopho- mores, Seniors, Junior and Senior Commercials which should have been
 held yesterday will very likely be held on Monday, the Criterion board meet ing will necessarily have to be post poned.
 Many of the students have to work outside of school hours. The boys have the reputation for being good | faithful workers. At the present, all offers and requests for employment
 are received at the office. It wouldn't l be bad idea to have regular em-
 ployment bureau at the school so as
 to find work for all the students who | desire outside employment 1 On Thursday owing to the short
 age of change, many of the student!
 upon purchasing Criterions were giv-
 en no change at all. Things were
 to have been strengthened out yester- day but, owing to there being nc
 school, all claims for nickels and dimes will have to wait until Mon day.
 | Ping-Pong matches and tournaments
 are now in full swing at the Y. M. c A. Ping-pong itself is not a very ! substantial game but it serves to tide over the boys from the basketball tc 1 the baseball season.
 l The subject chosen by the Junior l Debating tear1 and the team of Cros- l by High School for the debate in the Assembly Hall on the evening of Apr i P is Resolved that absolute democ-
 racy in the United States as at pres
 ent constituted is impractcable'' Ii : is big, deep subject but the Junior
 boys are competent to handle 1t. ], Now that the Athletic Association ] has obtained suits for the baseball team, free of charge, thanks to the Whiting Manufacturing Co.,, a team 1 should be developed that will make a reputation to awaken this corner of the state. With ten veterans from last years team and about fifty re-
 crufts there can be no excuse for not having a good team. A good team will also keep the resources of the as- sociation from running low.