The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-01-04
Stratford
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
 AT HOME OF E. E. BLISS.
Children and Grandchildren Present at Family Reunion in King
 Street Residence.


 Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Bliss of King street celebrated the 36th anniver- sary of their marriage last night ar their home, the King David Beardsley place. Ten children and grandchtl- dren sat down to tables loaded with good things to- eat and the occasion was most enjoyable. The rooms of the residence, which. is one of the old est in town were taStefully decorated. Mrs. Bliss was Viola J. Clark when MT. Bliss came a sparkling at ner home in South Hadley, Mass. The wedding 36 years ago was one of 11o performed by the same minister. or this large number only two have not proved happy. MT. and Mrs. Bliss are in the front rank of the 10S. MT. Bliss said in his quaint way: That Dominic spIiced folks so they stuck.
 The tickets for the Cupheag clun whist next Tuesday night are almost all sold.
 of Rebekahs last night the following Rogers. n. m.; Miss Maud Kendall. V. n. g.; Mrs. Amy Holmes, secretary; Mrs. Sarah Beard, treasurer; Mrs Ira Deitz, r. s. n. g.; Miss Nellie Wheeler. Mrs. John Daniels, l. 8. n. g.; Mrs. M. Pitzer, warden; Mrs. Sylvia Hyde, cond.: Mrs. Stiles Smith. chaplain; Mrs. Leroy Geach, p. n. g.; Mrs Edith Mrs. Julian Clinton, Mrs. c. Mills. Mrs. Nellie Wheeler, trustees After the regular business of the order ono which the lodge is noted followed. An elaborate supper of roast beef and all the "fixins" was served. A grab bag The two ."shut ins'' of the lodge, Wit liam Blamey and Alan Morehouse were sent basl cs containing every thing served at the tables. The affair was one of the pleaaantest in the his tory of the lodge.
 At the afternoon session of the To- cal Pomona grange held yesterday which began at two o'clock, the 5th degree was conferred, on a large num- Der Of candidates and other business was transacted. Tables were set anu a large company enjoyed the fine supper served. In the evening after gram was en1oyed- Grangers from Milford and other towns were present.
 Miss E; Dingley Tho has has been school is now teaching the 7th grade at a school in Everett, Masa. Next term she will have higher grade. Miss Dingley was considered one of the most capable teachers in the Stratford school. She left because a much larger salary was offered her; not stay in Stratford for less salaries than other towns are paying.
 The young people who hoped to have good skating on Bunnells pond are much disappointed as the ice is in poor condition for the sport A telephone has been installed in the Wilson news rooms.
 The Ladies' Aid society of the Con- gregatfonaI church will give ian en- 'tertainment in Redmen's hall this evening at which Miss Marion Will son of New York will give a series of character studies in costume which are said to be remarkably clever.
 The SeIectmen have called a special town meeting for next Saturday aft ernoon at two o'clock. The call con fines the business to state roads ap- propriation for the coming year.
 William Park has been visiting his sister, Mrs. George Shenton, in Brook Iyn.
 Theodore Lewis of East Broadway win leave tomorrow on a tour in which he will visit his sisters, Esther at Mount Hoiyoke seminary, and Claribel at StorrS' Agricultural col lege.
 schools of Asbury Park, N. J., is in town today visiting Supt. Kelsey at the Centre school. He addressed the High school students this afternoon.