The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-21
Local Intelligence

MT and Mrs R B. Knapp of Hol- land Heights were surprised at their home. last evening. by the members of the Once-I -In-a-While Whist club, in honor of MT. KnappHs birthday. Whist was played and a pleasant evening enjoyed.
 A barge lost some time ago off Etratford Point and containing about 500 tons Of coal for the New Haven Gas Light O., was raised yesterday by the tug John Fuller of the Baxter Wrecking Go.
 ium as to the condition Of Attorney George R. Burnes continue to be en- rourag1ng and complete recovery is looked for in a short time.
 John. son of 7Er. and Mrs. Henry ] waters. who was hurt some time ago. at the Maplewood school, is recovering rapidly and will soon be out again.
 The regular meeting of Franklin ] Bartlett Camp, Sons of Veterans. was I held last evening and three new mem ! bers were admitted. The final ar ranEemer1ts for participation in the Memorial Day parade were complet- ed
 Sidney W. Challenger was yesterday elected vice president of the Past Grand Masters Association of Odd Fellows at a meeting held in New Londpn. following banquet held in connection with the meeting of the grand lodge. I. O. O. F
 Only seven essays have been re- ceived in the contest inaugurated by the G. A. R. for pupils of the public schools on What Does Memorial Day Mean to Me7"
 The third annual luncheon of the woneu's Club of the Universalist church was held yesterday afternoon at the church parIors and proved al very pleasant affair, about 70 members of the club being presene- Mrs F. 1E Hammond presided and Miss Fan nie A. Smith acted as toastmistress. Among the speakers were Mrs. A. B. G1ines, Mrs J. H. Orton. Mrs George ". JacHInan and Mrs. Hammond Re ports of officers show the club in al very prosperous condition. The cleo ton Of officers resulted h the choice of Mrs. F. M Hammond, who was prevailed upon to serve another term secretary: Mrs. Sidney ". Challenger, treasurer; Mrs. Fred ". Tracy, Mrs. George W. Jachtnan. and Mrs. G. D. Roberts as members of the executive board.
 william Anderson of Black Rock Is visiting with his sisters, Mrs. James Graham and Mrs. George EIall, in Richmond. Va.
 Mrs. Mary F. Reid of Black Rock avenue has announced the engage ment of her daughter, Florence Ethel, to Howard Thomas, of Fairfield.
 Announcements have been received in this city of the marriage of Dr. W. Fl. Conllin to Harriet c. Collis of New York city. Dr. Conklin Is the son of MT and Mrs. D. A Conlxlin of FOOT State street, this city. The wedding took place at St. Augustines church, New York, on May 1A The young couple are now on their honeymoon at Atlantic City, N. J. They will be al home at 155 East 47th street, New ! York city, after June 15
 A class initiation viii be held the evening of June. by Konckapotanauh Tribe of Red Men, Ansantawae Tribe working the chiefs degree.
 Rev. E. J. Craft of Christ church 7z-i1l address the members of the Mems League of the Park Street. Congrega- tionaI church tomorrow evening, talk ing upon a number of topics of eco homie interest. Refreshments will be served at the close of the meeting.
 Announcement has been made of the enxazement of Miss Mae DeForest Webster, of this city. to Edmund xVestcutt Chapin of Springfield, the wedding to take place in June Miss webster is employed at Meiss & Go 'sI store. ------- -~.
 Ai111o.Incement has been made from the office of the SpeFry Engineering CO of New Haven that earss upon the North Main street line of the Bridge port 6 Danbury trolley road will bel running in ten days This is well come news to the residents of that section who hope 1t is true
 Miss Mary Hughes, of sfratford. who Is soon to become the bride of Joseph CaEanaugh, was tendered a linen shower last evening at the home of Miss Maude Newton, se2 Iranistan avenue. and received many vary pretty gifts which will go lar to stock the slfnen closet in the new home A sunchean was served at a late hour and the party broke up after a. very Epleasant evening.