The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-05-15

Besides an argument based on the con- sideration mentioned is rather an ignoble one, being as it is an appeal to selfishness and jealousy.
 Tn a communication published by the New York Times of May T, Rev. E. w. Boone, rector of the Ridge Epieco- pal church, gives his views of the min irnuna1 wage in it's relation to working girls. He recognizes the force of the argument that such wage regulation would operate to the disadvantage of the unskilled because employers would find it more profitable to hire trained help. As a, remedy he proposes that the law shall be changed so that the lowest age at which children may leave school and go into employment shall be 15 instead of IA years and that the additional year be devoted to vocational instruction. He would also provide a two years course of such training for those wishing to avail themselves of it. In conclusion ne says: Thus, may society provide Tor life and a more adequate income while bringing into industry a higher grade of workmanship.
 The death of Attorney Peck of Bridgeport who was to aid Collector Duncan in prosecuting suits against tax delinquents both of the property and personal class will not delay such proceedings as Attorney s. c. Shaw has been engaged to go ahead with the work The period of grace allowed delinquents expired today and suits will be instituted as soon as MT. shaw can prepare the necessary papers.
 MT. F. C. Ward was surprised on Wednesday evening of last week at his residence above Putnam park by a party of friends who just happened birthday MT. Ward is hale and hearty and claims the figures are transposed and should read IT. A number of piano selections were rend- cred by James Gregory during the eV- ening.
 After an absence of several years during which time he has lived with his children at Yonkers' WlillaIn t4ors ham is again to become resident or Sunset Hill, having rented the house of the Williams farm there. He will occupy it in a few. days with one of his daughters as housekeeper MT. Gorham will inherit about $2O,OO0 rom the estate of his mother who died re- gently.
 The marriage of Miss Ruth Reid, adopted daughter of Dr. Annie M. Reid. and Raymond Cunningham, who is about to graduate from the General Theological Seminary of the Episcopal church at New York, has been ap- pointed for June IA. The ceremony will take place at the Episcopal church on the Ridge ana a reception at the residence of Miss J. H. Sanford will follow.
 The annual parish meeting of Christ Episcopal church was held Monday evening and resulted as follows: Senior Warden, stephen Sanford; junior war den, w. c. Sanford; vestrymen: Chas. Sanford, D. s. Sanford, Philo Platt A. G. Barnett, Charles Morehouse, Randolph Bradley. On account of hls business engagements in New York MT. Barnett declined to serve longer as treasurer and w c. Sanford was chosen to fill that position. The finan- ciaI report showed no indebtedness ana a small balance in the treasury.
 The horses of the Bridgeport team which comes daily to Pleasant valley for milk ran away last Friday ana dumped out the entire load of dozen ten gallon cans, the contents molsteh- ing the highway.
 The Sanford ball team went to New town Monday and as a result of meet ing with the Newtown highs added an other to their unbroken string of oe- feats.