The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-07
NEWTOWN

Bedding talent entertained a good gathering at the town hall, Thursday evening when the two act drama, That Troublesome Tramp, was well presented The following program of single numbers was rendered before the rise of the curtain and between the acts: Vocal solo, MT. Archer: recita- tion, t'The Telephone Habit, Mrs. E. F. Sanford; German comedian, MT. songhran aan 6n,5e Ridge os auartet MessnS ss clog dance, Master Riley. These mum bers were all recalled and the quartet several times. Their singing was very fine. In the cast of the play Mrs signing widow, did good work, as did F. P. Sanford imperSonate well the stuttering bachelor. Herr schoch as Pat Rofferty, the large burly police man, and Prof. R. s. DfbbIe as Jack French, a college chap as a tramp, were well made tip and carried out ladies came in for their share of com mendation. Miss Ruth Reid as Nan Stevens and Miss Esther Ostling as Dorothy Gordon, and last but not least young Tommy Gordon of the Peck 8 Bad Boy type, whose makeup and character were carried out to perfec- tion- The proceeds were for the loene- fit of the Bedding Fire Co.,, and good sum was realized.
 Master Raymond Wheeler of Peek skill, N. Y, has been the guest of his aunt, Mrs. George F. Dl1ncombe.
 Miss B. F. Honan was the guest of Danbury friends. Friday.
 Mrs. Henry Rupf and granddaughter, Esther. are spending few days with
 Mrs. John L. Sanford has returned from a visit at Waterbury.
 On the program of the recent play presented by the Senior Glass of the Newtown High School the name of Master Herman Oppe was inadvertent- Iy omitted The young gentleman gave the recita ton "Laska" in a fine manner. responding in a humorous vein. Master Oppe is always popular in his line. and. received his usuai good share of applause
 Mrs C. B. Taylor is spending a week at the home of her daughter, Mrs Frederick H. Duncombe, Mount Yer non
 The graduating exercises of the Dan bury Hospital Training School were held Wednesday evening, Dec. I, at Odd Feloiws' hall, West street Miss Thresa Louise Carnody daughter of MT and Mrs Michael Carnlody was among the successful ones Her friends extend congratulations to an- other of the towns bright young la dies.
 Mr. and Mrs Harry M BrounIow of Danbury have been guests Of MT. and Mrs. George w. Stuart.
 Miss Anna, McCartan, organist at St. Roses church, has had a fine new piano installed in her residence.
 At the annual meeting of the New town Library Association the follow ing officers were elected: President, Rev. J. H. George; vice president Dr. F J. Gale; secretary, Mrs. Wrn. s. HawIey; treasurer. Arthur J. Smith; librarian. Miss Abbie Peck; trustee for three years, Allison P. Smith; book committee, Rev. J. H. George, Miss S. J. Scudder. Miss Abbie Peck, Mrs. H. N. Tiemann, Miss Caroline George, Mrs A B. Blakenaan, Mrs. L. c. Nor ris; entertainment committee, Miss Charlotte Minor, Mrs. A J. Smith, Mrs R. H. Beers, Miss Mary Barnett Miss Eleanor Gros Claude Mrs. w J. Beecher.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles Peck of Gas street are happy over the arrival of a young son, Wednesday, Dec. 4.
 Rev. Otis w. Barker of Hartford will occupy the pulpit in the Congre- gationaI church, Sunday.
 Masses at St. Roses church tonor- row will be celebrated at and 1O:30 a. m-, continuing for the winter months.
 son was born Thanksgiving day to Mir and Mrs Robert Wootson