The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-07-11

The members of the general com 1nittee of Bridgeport Aerie. Fraterna1 Order of Eagles are highly pleased with the progress of the arrangenents for the state parade and field day to be held in this city July 22, and feel assured that it will prove one of the biggest days which Bridgeport has ever seen. and the biggest fraternal turnout ever in the state Positive assurances have been received that S6 aeries of the order from this and near by states will be represented in the parade, there will be a large numD Der of bands and drum corps, and more than 5000 uniformed marchers in line
 morning. a big field day at the Bridge port Aerodrome in the afternoon. al special Eagles night at Polfs new theatre when $2,o0O in gold prizes will be distributed, and also dancing in Eagles hall in the evening.
 Among the aerfes from other states which are coming are those from Pitfsfield and North Adams a. spe- ciaI train with a large party of ex- cursionists, the Eagles drum corps of Pittsheld. the degree team, which will enter in the contests, and handsome float which they hope will carry off the prize for the best float in the pa rade, while the aeries themselves look for a chance to take home the prize for making the finest appearance in line. Springfield will send a large delegation in automobiles, Yonkers and Mount Vernon N Y-. are coming in a special train. Newark and Rear ney. N. J. will send several hundred in a special. and the aerie from Eliza beth N T., will come on one of the Iron SteambQatz leaving that city shortly after midnight Monday.
 S- e. the aerie having the largest number In line. a silver cup; coming longest distance, silver sets making best ap- ,pearance, sniaIds degree team making best appearance, silk flag; finest float, silk banner: finest decorated s.utomo- bile, silver pitchers taIIest Eagle, gold charm; shortest. emblem pins fattest, Eagles ring; thinnest, button; com 1ng longest distance. gold watch fob.
 The parade will be formed in East Main street and will march through the principal streets of the city. It will be In command of Capt Edward J- Joy of this city as grand marshal, of aides All of the details of the for nation have not yet been worked out, but will be announced early in the coming week.
 The field day will be held at the Bridgeport Aerodrzme, an easy troll
 
 Mnd where there is ample room and ac- fcomodation for all kinds of amuse- 2nenks and for an immense crowd One of the big events will be the monster barbecue, planned to furnish a good dinner to 10000 people. taking over 200 roast sheep and other food in proportion It will be in charge of Mark Nagel, who will have a compe- itent force of assistants.
 The field sports include a three mile yhandfcap; one mile handicap; one l1nile relay race; 100 yard dash, open; 100 yard dash. Eagles only; running broad jump; running high jump; put lfing IS pound shot; 220 yard handi- leap; half mile handicap The prizes are silver cups and other aBticles of -e1lver, and are now upon exhibition in ithe F,a1rchi1d teweIry store in Main sEtreet. the total value exceeding $500.
 The military drill contest between izsnumber of the degree teams of the iEtate for a purse of s1o0 offered by tfhe Br1dgeport and state aeries will he a notable event and will exhibit lEone of the finest floor work seen in bkhis city for years To accommo odate i4his feature and also for the dancing, Ian immense pavilion 95 by TO feet Is heing erected at a cost of more than i$50o.
 Pony races will form another feat FAure, and there will be three heats of a iquarter mile, best two in three, for (which suitable prizes have been pro- svided- There will be at least six en- tries for this event, and there may be lmore.
 The wheeler and wilson and the roast Artillery Corps bands, which f1aave been engaged for the entire day fvvfu play for concert and for dancing, and there will be various amusement f7eatures and refreshments of all kinds. soft drinks, ice cream, etc. up- Fon the grounds
 For the evening Bridgeport aerie f11as taken entire charge of Polls new theatre and a special performance for Eagles will be given, commencing at gT o'clock and being continuous until III o'clock. It will open with mov- ling pictures until the time for the reg fular performance. A double bill, 12 numbers will be given, a. number kIrawn from aeries in various parts of lfhe state Tickets are now on sale ESor this performance and may be se- cured at various stores about the city. Another event for the evening will be a big dance at Eagles hall, given for -che lovers of dancing who may be un- fzble to attend the field day or the theatre. Excellent music will be pys- lvided. and refreshments wifi be serv- led in the hall
 Bridgeport aerie, which has charge iof the big event. is one of the younger i1raternaI organizations of the city, or tEanized June 5, 1908, but has been one of the most progressive. Frank D. Dfgney, Dr. D. H. Monahan, D. J. O'Connor. and others were among the organizers. Frank J. Digney acted as president until the first regular cleo .4ion when he assumed the office of 9,ast president. and Henry B. Shan non was elected president of the aerie, serving for two years Others who have presided over the aerie are John q. Connors. John IF. Tagus. John Nj.