The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-21
WESTPORT

The actions of number of girls who live in the vicinity of Treadwen avenue on the south side of the town are causing some comment among the residents of that section and it is in- timated that complaints to the prose cutting authorities may be made unless some of the practices stop. Recently they were carrying on upon the lawn of a homestead in that section and finally held a dance upon the front porch. A revolver shot fired from a. window dispersed the gathering. Some of the conduct described is, to say the least, unladylike.
 The transfer of passengers from the Bridgeport to the Norwa1k and other trolley cars across the bridge is now a settled fact, and arrangements are be- ing made for the taking down of a, sec ton Of the rail which divides the foot path from the bridge proper so pas sengers may anght upon the path, and not be in danger of being struck by passing travel on the bridge. What action will be taken by the town au- sthogitfes in relation to the bridge, which is said to be unsafe for even the 1ightest travel, has not yet been determined The bridge has been post ed as unsafe, and crossing is at the travellers risk.
 The ladies of St. Agnes Guild of Christ church will give an entertain ment tomorrow evening presenting, 'sThe Old Time Choir under the di- rection of Prof. Scofie1d of Norwalk- The ladies, at least some of them, will appear in ''black face'' and the entertai inment promises to attract large attendance.
 The attraction at the Westport Opera House for Saturday evening will be Mary Eline, of New Rochelle, mem Der of the Tannhauser Moving Picture Co.,. and a chi1d-actreSs of great tal- ent Miss Eline was in the wreck of the Springfield express at Saugatuck last october but escaped with slight injuries.
 The Compo Skiff club will meet Sat urday evening to make plans for the Memorial day races which are expect ed to prove better than ever this year Guns are offered by the club, the San ford club, and others, and there will be other valuable prizes The follow ing officers have been chosen for the year: Commodore, s. B. Pillow; secre- tary and treasurer. Edward Taylor; fleet captain, Walter Allen; regatta committee, Edward Taylor, F. M. Clarkson and John Mulhaley.
 Efforts are being made to organize a lodge of Woodmen in town, and Frank and Charles Holman of the Georgero VII lodge have been appointed as organizers.
 Plans for the annual fair of the woman's Town Improvement society were discussed at a meeting held at the Library Monday afternoon. The new building being erected for the so- ciety at the rear of the town hall is being pushed along rapidly and will be ready for use the latter part of June.
 Leonard H. Gau1t of Westport has purchased the old Burr Adams place in Weston. the deal being carried out through Charles Langenberg-
 The regular meeting of the school board was held last evening Routine matters constituted the bulk Of the business transa cted.
 Rev. c. B. Strayer of the Greens Farms Congregational church address, ed the members of the Farmers club of Greens Farms last evening at the home of MT. and Mrs. E. J. Taylor, giving some of the experiences of his recent trip to Europe