The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-07-03
WHAT THE WILD WAVES SAY
 ALONG THE MILFORD SHORE
An the Do4ngs of the Summer Cot
 tagers At the Beaches-Live News AndtPersonaI Pfck-Ups.

The question of whether amuse ment places such as dance halls, mo- lion picture theatres, etc, should be sllowed to keep open on Sundays Is agftating the beach residents at this time petition was presented at the town meeting held few nights's ago which was signed by lot of the walnut Beach residents, asking that sunday amusements be allowed at the oeach-
 The sentiment on a whole seems to- oe in favor of having the Sunday zmusements if they are conducted in proper manner. There was a strong wave of protest as Ia result of the re- cent Saturday night fracaS in one Of the dance halls and the feeling was that If a fight occurred Saturday night one would be just as likely to occur 0n Sunday night, If the dance halls were open The sstationing of con- stables at the dance halls however has had excellent results and there has been no further trouble
 ST. GABHm's BENEFIT
 Great preparations are being made for the cabaret performance and en- tertaan1nent which is to be given for benefit of St Gaibriel's chapel in Kel- ly's dance hall ona the evening of July zS There Is great array of thea frscaf talent at the beach now 4nclud- snK the whelanss the Charles children who staying SL Cnef 771ndIl6<S SOt- taze- Sadie Mcdonald and company; reoupfnx at a cottage on Grove avenue; x7ert Melrose the well known minstrel; West Brothers, song and dance art ists: Lundin, the champion wrestler vvao is staying at the 'fBe Wise cot tare and many others. The pick Of the theatrscal talent at fthe beach will be seen h che show ons the evening of. July 25.
 BIG CROWD TN BATHING
 One Of the biggest crowds Of the season was in the water at Walnut beach yesterday afternoon. The in tense heat sent the summer cottagers scurryinz for the hath houses and as a result those who had bathing suits to let did a rushing business. The great heat and the, resIlt ting humidity made the water seem colder than 1t really was and people who had been 5 complaining of the heat were com plafnfnk Of the coldsa few minutes af-1 ter diving into the briny.
 sHUGRUE HIRES COTTAGE
 Joe shugrue. the well known light weight boxer and aspirant for the championship in his class has hired a cottage at Walnut beach for himself and family for the entire month of August shugrue Is to box Matty Baldwin at the Casino in New Haven stis evening for IS rounds If he de- fsats Baldwin he will meet the win uer Of the R1tchfe-Rfvers bout in a battle for the 1ss pound championship- He has a lot Of friends at the beach. who are backing him in his night with Baldwin tonight
 HIGH AND LOW TIDE
 The tides along the sh6re today and for the rest of the week follow: J1,iy & high water 1o.0S a. m., low water 4-2s D. m.. July {. high water 10-ss a. m, low water SIP p. m, July B. high water 11:zs a. n-, low water H
 NEwsY NOTES
 Renovations have been made at the Oxford clubs cottage so that 1t is now one of the prettiest cottages along the beach New awnings have been put up and the building is resplendent in n coat Of bright gren paint.
 Joe Lacentra, familfar1y known as '.Joe the Barbar'' has had new avn fnxs hung on the windows and over the piazza of his shop at Walnut beach station, greatly improving the looks of the establishment.
 Alfred Mal1ett of Stratford has ac- eepted a position as soda dispenser in The Wilson Brothers drug store and lee cream pariors- He began his du- Hes at the store yesterday.
 James Roach has resigned his posi- lion with Day. the builder and is now delivering milk for Mitchell, the Wal nut Beach milhman.
 Joseph Whelan, with his two. sisters, 4s playing at Keith's theatre. in Jersey rity for a few days, but will be back. It the beach at the end Of the present week
 seBHr'' Erwin, employed as a clerk In the clothing department at How lands in Bridgeport. is stopping at the 'IdIe Hour cottage.
 John Lavglor. the beach constable yoes his rounds now att1red in a brand new uniform The sight of the uni- form strikes terror into. the hearts of m wouId-be nalfactors and as re- vrrlt the peace is unbrolzen whenever Constable Lawlor Is around
 NEW BUIiKHEAD
 The new buIlzhead in front of the Bound View hotel was finished yes terday and greatly inz7roves the ap- pearance Of tho beach in front of the hotel It is a substantially built af- fair and should last for several sea- sons.
 PREPARATIONS FOR HOLIDAY
 The bath housekespers, hotel pro prietors. and merchants along the beaches are anticipating a great in- f1ux of visitors from now until Sat urdsy night Fourth Of July. falling Rs it does on Friday, means that scores of Brfdgepotrers Watefburians, and Deroyites will spend Friday, Satur- day and Sunday at the shore As a result the au1usement resorts will do a fine business and boarding accom- modadons will be at a premium.
 BEACH DOINGs
 Dr. G. F. Lewis and family of Strat- ford are now well settled in their cot taSe at Walnut beach They arrived the first part of the week and will stay at the beach for the summer.
 Miss Linda Engel who has been staying at the Shore Front cottage returned to her home in New Bri- tain last evening
 J. F. Roach. mayo of the white way" is cutting quite a figure in his new white vest He bought the vest especially for Sunday wear but he will probably be seen in 1t on the holiday. George Swift has ordered a new elec- tric sign for his lunch room at Wal nut beach and win have 1t LID and lit