The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-03
FOR 4 STAMFORD
 MORE BEAUTIFUL
MT. Sexton Goes to Europe With Let.
 ters to Open All Doors.
Special to The Farmer,

(Speclai to The Farmer)
 Stratford, July 3-The movement for a Stratford beautiful is very pleasing to all it's residents and Z the plans should extend to all sections The town owns various waste places which could be made beauty spots with lit- tie expense. There are other places owned by private parties who would be glad to turn them over to the town if the owners were assured that they would be maintained in an attractive manner. There is triangular plot at the junction of Broadbridge road and Barnum avenue which could he made beautiful if properly treated. Minot Knowlton who owns the ad- joining property will abrogate what ever title he has to the strip if the town will take hold of it and make it public park. The matter was sug- gested to him and he really promised to do what he can to beautify the place. It has been suggested thAt this park be turned over to a local nursery man to be laid out according to his ideas. A small subscription from those who will be benefited most by the plan will insure it's success. The res- idents of the neighborhood have sug- gested that an entertainment of some character would probably produce funds enough to do the work.
 How many of the scholars of the schools who received catalpa trees on Arbor Day have succeeded Tn preserv- ing them? We know of a number and perhaps there are many more who have planted and cared for their trees in spots where they are not in view of the public. The catalpa is adapted to this climate and natures very quickly. It is the most suitable for planting to take the place of other removed. Those children who still have their trees should select favor. able location and replant them before they grow too large. This plan will insure a continuous shade on the streets and fill the gaps made by the dying elms.
 Many Stratford friends will attend the funeral service of the late Mrs. Mary Beach Merwin at Bridgeport this afternoon. Mrs. Merwin as vice. regent of the Daughters of the Rev. olution presented the handsome gates at the old cemetery to the town Mrs Merwin's gracious manner and kindly tact endeared to all those with whom she came in contact. The death of her husband Orange Merwin, five years ago was a sad blow from which she never really recovered. I
 The Dingbat club is planning for a monster clam bake to be held some time this month the place and date to be chosen at the next meeting of the club The success of former events of
 
 made it necessary to extend it's scene this year to accommodate all who wish to participate.
 The active hremen held a meeting at the fire house last night and trans acted routine business.
 Chief Alan Judson made an i'm spection of conditions in the South end yesterday.
 Half of Stratford attended the show at Polls last night. The unanimous verdict is that the show is the best ever put on at this popular play houge The singing of Miss Margaret Starr was surprise to her friends here. The stage settings received much praise, also the elaborate manner in which the production is presented.
 A quartette of colQred students from the Atlantic University gave a concert at the Congregational church last night which was attended by large and fashionable audience. The singing was enjoyed thoroughly by those present.
 The elephant has been fed up for the circus at the Taxpayers Improve ment club tonight and the other ani- malls are in good shape for the event, Those who attend will be surprised at the wealth of acrobatic talent which exists on the hill. There will be features to please everyone.
 Vincent Sexton left. today on his proposed tour of, Europe. He bears letters from Secretary of State Mat thew Rogers, Bishop Milan and other prominent men which will insure him recognition wherever he goes. MT. Sexton has not decided upon any iti- nerary and his return is indefinite. He has decided to abandon his school course here and cut loose from all home ties depending on his wit and
 Harry Saunders of Torrington but who is we'll known here through his many visits to this town Is looking for a building in which to locate steam laundry. This is only another step in the rapid advancement of the town toward metropolitanism. New blocks, modern ice cream parlors, newspaper and other citified institu- tions are dropping in so fast that it almost takes the breath of the old timers of the rubber boot period.
 The souvenir book for the town of Milford which has been prepared by Louis E. Peck will be distributed to- morrow as part of the celebration in that town. The work will be eager ly sought and preserved for future ref erence It has been highly commend ed by those who have seen the ad- vance sheets. MT. Peck's new paper the Str9 tford Times will appear next Saturday and the editor promises that his clientele will be satisfied with his efforts if they have any inclination to be reasonable.