The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-29
STAMFORD RED MEN SEE CHEFS
 RECEIVE DEGREE
Impressive Ritual Work Exem- lifted by West Haven AbOri- gines-OfficerS Elected.
Gspeeial to The Farmer,

GSpec1al to The FNarm6r.) Stratford, Dec. 29--At the meeting of Okenuck tribe of Red Men held in ] their hall last evening Church j street, the Ninigret tribe of West Ha- j ven worked the chiefs degree upon sixteen members of the local tribe Election of officers took place. The i following were elected: Deputy sa- chem, James Vans, Jr.; prophet, John Graham, Jr.; senior saginaw. B. J. Cox; Jnnior saginaw. Ivan L. More house; chief of records, Robert Ather- ] ton; collector of wampum, ". S. Cur t tis; assistant collector of Wampum, Harry Meachem; and keeper of wam- pum. ELL. Beardsley. These officers will be installed on next Monday eve ming by Deputy Great Sachem Will liam Lzounsburys and his staff at the Okenuck tribe regular meeting.
 Much discussion is heard of late in regard to No. of the new proposed ordinances which went into effect on ! Dec. 1st. The ordinance is as follows: 1 "No person shall pedd1e, vend or auction any kind of goods, wares, or merchandise within Stratford except the products of the farms or gardens thereof or fish taken from the waters thereof, upon the streets or sidewalks of Stratford or from house to house, within the town limits without H- l cense from the selectmen.'
 Some people hold the opinion that meat merchants living in the town do not need a licehse to sell meat. Sucn is not the case. Yesterday First Se- lectman Ro11in A. Curtis issued orders to the police authorities of the town to notify the meat merchants to come ], and secure a license as soon as pos sible.
 While delivering milk to one of the customers along. Main street near Hard's corner early yesterday morn ing, N. c. McDonald, of Bridgeport, a driver for the Mitchell Dairy Co., of Bridgeport, was thrown underneath the wagon and received a gash iD his right knee which required the medical {. attention of Dr. Lewis of Stratford. The horse took fright at a passing trolley and dashed up Main street to- wards the center. Mcdonald, who was coming from one of the houses after delivering the milk, ran to check the runaway's progress. He managed to grab one of the reins but as he did the horse swerved quickly throwing him down. the rear right wheel of the vehicle passing over his leg. The run front of St John's drug store at the center The only damage done to the wagon was broken spring.
 Unclaimed letters at the local post office are addressed to the following: Miss D. Dunn, John Petruccelli, Stan 8tAtO SynbOrSk1s Harold sSpeeF anu Miss Marie Trakey.
 On npew Tears day at the Stratford public library, the Manual reception by the Library association to the peo- pie Of the town will be held The re- ception will begin at 8 o'clock and continue until o'clock. It is expected that many Of the townspeople will be present. No supper will be served this year. Talent from Bridgeport and S+ratford will take part in the after noon's program.
 The members of the Dingbat club have Issued invitations for sopen house. celebration in the club rooms. IA big spread will be one of the fea- lures of the evenings entertainment and there will be musical numbers by some Of the talented members of the organization.
 The subscription dance to be held in the Auditorium the evening of January 2 will undoubtedly prove decided success in every particular as extensive arrangements are being made tor the affair The committee dn charge comprises the Misses May Beards1ey and Marjorie SiIliman. Re treatments will be served during the intermission and between dances. It is expected that young people from Bridgeport, Milford and Fairfield will attend.
 Howard w. Curtis, son Of Judge Howard J. Curtis of Main street, is visiting Dr. Robert L. Lewis of Spar tanburg. South Carolina