The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-02-17
StratfOrd

Yesterday announcements reached here of the engagement of Miss Pau line. Stagg, daughter of former Sheriff Charles E. Stagg of this town, and Frank Weller, a Georgia civil engineer, who Is now stopping at West Palm Beach. Florida where Miss Stagg IS The many friends of the young lady in this vicinity will offer congratula- tions.
 The birth of a teu-pound baby boy Denver, Col, has been announced here. Mrs. Haynes was Miss Edith Cable of King street, before her marriage.
 The band concert to be given by the inst, at Red Mems hal, for the bene- fit of the piano fund of the Center school, win be a treat to music lovers Of the town This famous organiza- ton has held a place In the front rank of musical organizations in this country for many years The pass ing of the Wheeler & Wilson Company has not affected the band in the least and it is stronger than ever before in it's history. The program for the concert will include some of the mas attempted by any but the most ac- compiished musicians. The cause Is a most worthy one and deserves the lib eral support of the people of the
 Bob" Hard is recovering slowly from the effects of the accident last Saturday night, in which be narrowly escaped death from He'n- '7o~'-~ by an automobile He daily receives callers and says that it is as good as medicine to see his old friends again
 Mrs George c. Morehouse has re- turned from a trip to Watervliet, N r., where she visited her son Vernon who is superintendent of the hydraulic company in that town.
 Misses Bessie and Edith Houghton will attend the grand ball at the Ho- tel Taft, in New Haven, tonight.
 Waiter Hfne of Stratford avenue, is making an extended visit in Hart
 During February Mrs. Arthur Shir- ley has received on Fridays, and yes terday afternoon a large number of ladies prominent in the society of the town, enjoyed her hospitality. The Shirley residence on Warwick avenue was prettily decorated with cut flow CTS and a dainty luncheon was served. Mrs. Howard J. Curtis, Mrs. Shirley's sister, assisted
 The attendance at the supper given by the ladies Of the Neighborhood organization is very much alive. A bountfful collation. such as the ladies of this church are noted for serving, was spread, and those who partook O. it declared it to be the best ever Rev. and Mrs. E. c. Knowles were present and the new pastor expressed himself as confident of the ultimate success of his efforts to renew interest in the church. The committee in charge consisted of Mrs. George Cleve- land, Mrs. c. W. Blakeslee, Mrs. P. W. Beers, Mrs. H. Lewis, Miss Libbie Carr and Mrs. E. T. Garry.
 The Chat Noir Club will hold dance this evening in Red Mems hall. The patronesses are Mrs. Charles H. SHIiman and Mrs. Harry Hunt. The music will be furnished by the Hotch- kiss orchestra Of Bridgeport.
 On Tuesday evening the ladies of IAi1y Grove Camp, W. O. W, will give one of their enjoyable dances. These affairs have been eagerly sought predicted for next Tuesday night.
 There will b a special musical ser vice tomorrow evening at Christ church. Harry Brown, the well known tenor, will be the so'oist.
 Mrs. George O. Lines is suffering from erysipelas which has spread over her face and is causing her intense suffering. The trouble is traceab1e to infection from an earring orifice which became inhamed
 Since it was made known that the Stratford charity society needed bed steads and bedding for several famil- ies donations Of household goods have been made by a number of different parties. Lyon & Grumman of Bridge port have donted three iron bedsteads. Other parties In town have donated two wooden bedsteads,i three sets of springs and two mattresses. These will be delivered to the families need ing them, on Monday or Tuesday next There are still families who need ar tfcles of furniture and anything of this character will be gratefully ac- cepted by the society.