The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-03
FAIRFIELD.

cises, which should form part of the Independence. Day. program of every town and city, will again be held on the Fairfield green tomorrow under the auspices of the Eunice Donnie Burr chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.- Townspeople are invited to attend the lexercise and be the guests of the chapter. A large platform has been erected un- der the large elms upon which will be seated the members of the chapter and special guests. including Rev. F. s. Childs of the First Congregational church and Rev. Allen E. ,Beeman, rector. of St. Paul's church, and Rev. E. J. Craft of Christ Episcopal church deliver the address of the day. The Declaration of Independence will also be read Patriotic songs will be sung by the audience. Of special interest will be the presentation of the prizes to the three children of the eighth ficient in history, grammar and com position. Each shall 2 receive a $26o gold piece offered by the D. A. D. The successful winners were Miss Barbara Latin, Miss Catherine Fallon and Miss Grace Bulhley.
 The Fairfield Beach Fresh Air home on Benson's Road is now open and from now on till the end of sum mer relays of little girls from swelter- ing and crowded New York will enjoy two weeks in the open country. The children are from the stuffed tene- ment districts hardly knowing the meaning of trees and grass and sell dom if ever breathe a bit of fresh air. Miss LeVenee, Whoswas in charge of the home last season, is again super intending the movements of the home. There are about a score of little. girls | 4tS &a T~A two weeks there will be another lot, while the present twenty will be sent back to the torrid city.
 The home was started and is main tained principally through donations of parishioners of the Congregational church. though many other townspeo- pie contribute to make the little girls happy Each year a carnival, termed the Fresh Air Carnival, is held. It is looked upon as one of the important events of the season. This year the carnival will be held July II at the Sherman parsonage.
 Mrs John Deyo, who has been visit ing Mrs. F. B. Perry, has returned to her home in New Britain.
 John Glover has returned to his home here after visiting friends at Elberon, N J. Shortly he intends go- ing to Birmingham, Conn, for several weeks.
 Miss Cora Purviance and Mrs. Frank Anderson. who have been occupying the Stickles home in Fairfield avenue, have removed to Stratford. Miss Pur- viance is the supervisor of music in the Bridgeport public schools.
 The Clovers of Bridgeport will at tempt to get back at the Fairfelds tomorrow at McGarry's lot in the af- ternoon Last Sunday the local lads took a 6-4 contest from the Clovers.
 Thirty pupils of the eighth grade -@s-r Sw1l- T~@ AN1< &w@4 are now eligible to enter either the Bridgeport High school or the Staples High school at Westport next Sep tember. The list includes Catherine Book, John Bonney, Etta Brothwell, Grace Bulkley, Aretta Burr. Grace Burr. Catherine Fallon, James Fran ces. Mollie Hitler, Barbara Jennings, Ralph Lane, Barbara Latin. Dorothy Nicholson, Annie Mortenson, Eliza beth .Neary, Evelyn Sandiford, Edith Taylor, Vera Wales, Laura Wells. Rose Anderson, Eleanor Multi, liar riet Randolph, Charlotte Gray. Beulah Horn, Martin Mortenson, Sherwood Burr, Mabel Sherwood and Sarah Gull
 Mid-week services this evening will be in charge of Mrs. Benedict.
 The standing committee will meet Saturday afternoon at 3 in the Con- gregational church parlors.
 Rev. E. H. O1mstead and family of Greenfield Hill are enjoying the week at Kensington, where the 2O0th ami versary of the Congregatioal church is being held.
 MT. and Mrs Stephen Clifford ot Wilson's Mill are entertaining theil son-in-law and daughter MT, and Mrs H. G. Wentworth, of New York.
 At the town meeting Monday even ing, the selectnen were authorized tc expend $500 for the repair of the road between Penfield and Little Danbury Roads. The petition for the repair o1 the road came from the beach cot tagers who represented that the roao was almost impossible s
 The selectmen were also authorized | to construct a new bridge near tht residence of John Brothwell, the con sIruction to have iron girders, wooder l floors and proper abutments. The contract is to be let to the lowest bid der The matter of draining and re pairing Jackman avenue was referred | to the selectmen for action. The sun of $500 was appropriated for the ex penses of the offices in the town hall supplies and other necessities.