The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-11
FAIRFIELD
JUNIOR AUDUBON SOCIETY

JUNIOR AUDUBON SOCIETY
 AMONG SCHOOL CHILDREN. l A Junior Audubon society was form ed at the sherman school in the 9th ] grade, yesterday afternoon. # The Au-s dubon societies are for the conserva- ton of birds. Their object is to pro- tect, from the wanton destruction that is continually going on by irresponsi- fble people, the little feathered crea-. lures. In Mrs. Osgood Wright Of Fairfield. the little birds have a cham pion. Through her national-wide in terest in the Audubon society, she is l spreading the good work of protection to birds. The formation of the Ju- nior Audubon society in our schools is indeed 8 worthy object. Once teach the youths to love and protect dumb animals and you have laid the founda- 1 ton stone in Q structure that will be Iof lasting benefit to the youthful mind. This matter of forming the Junior so- Iciety has been talked Of by the local school teachers for some time. Mrs I Wright has devoted a good deal of her l time to this worthy object and has started with our schools inaugurating these societies in the different grades The one formed in the Sherman school by 9th grade pupils is to be followed Eby other grades in the several schools throughout the town. As the first one lShernan school elected a set of officers among the children to act for two I months when new set of officers sI will be chosen among the children. This will keep interest among all the sl school children and add to the good l work intended to be accomplished. The first officers of the society from grade I 5 are: Miss Bessie Coates, president; Miss Minnie Perry. vice president; j; Miss Marion Pryor. secretary; Miss Dorothy Stevenson, treasurer To keep interest in the movement each child will be given badge to be1worn as a reminder of the society's object SOCIAL EVENT AT
 GREENHTELD COUNTRY CLUE.
 The social affair given by. the young CT members of the Greenfield Country lc1ub at the club house last evening was an enjoyabIe<event. Each mem Der of the club having the privilege of inviting two friends taxed the ca- IpacityI of the club house to accommo- date all, in attendance. Light re- freshm ents were served. A Norwa1k orchestra furnished the music. Among those present were: Miss Helen For lsythe. Miss Elsie Jennings Miss Amy Jennings, Miss Grace Ritch, Miss Catherine Burr, Miss Eva Downs, Miss May Downs Miss MaiIn West, Miss Esther Wade, Miss Grace Bulkley. Miss Etta BrothweH, Miss Laura Wells,
 Miss Sadie Banks, Edgar Rikers Filing lDeyo, Lee Sturges, Arthur Deyo, Will lIiam West George Marsh, Ralph Marsh. J. Wakeman Hill, Pferson Dun
 ham, Dudley BrothwelL Sprague Broth well. MT and Mrs. Harold Hull Miss Mildred Hull, Miss Olive Hull, Ernest Thomas, Nelis Sberwood MT. and Mrs. Charles Gray MT. and Mrs. William
 Hull, Teddy Fal1on, Howard Wake
 man, George Moshier, Fred voIder-
 aller. clifford Wells. Miss Grace Burr, Elliot Smith, w. O.. Burr William
 Burr. Alison Hull, Mir. and Mrs. Clay ton H1wood, Emerson Ayres, Miss
 Maud Wilson.
 RAID ON GAMBLING JOINT
 Sheriff Elwood descended upon the . fsaloon of Charles James in Southport . yesterday Complaints have been ire quent of gambling at this place, and
 the sherin's visit was in response. to
 urgent requests from neighbors and
 others Once before the authorities descended on this saloon after receiv- l ing complaints. James was arrested and with. fines and costs Imposed it L was thought etle lesson would be 3
 lasting one But again visit was necessary, which resulted in Sheriff FL wood appropriating a slot machine [arresting the proprietor, bringing him
 before Justice Wakeman's court on 3
 charge of gambling and being given the usual medicine made and provided
 for such cases.
 
 GIRLS CLUB TO HOLD DANCE.
 Tomorrow night at the town hall , the Fairfield Girls club will give 3
 dance and reception The young la . dies have been preparing for this eveni
 for some time past and promise ar enjoyable evening to all who attend
 Music for dancing will be furnished Ey Ma1oney's orchestra of Bridgeport : A large gathering is expected from Bridgeport and Southport.
 LIBRARY CLOSED TOMORROW.
 Tomorrow being holiday, the Ii. . brary will be closed all day It vii 5 be opened to the public in the evening
 from zoo to 8:3o- e Miss WakeHan : the librarian, wishes this announce 5 nnent made, -so1 that patrons Of. the
 library will make no fruitless1 svisi , to the Institution
 This evening the usual nfd-weel , service at Congregational church, 7:30 l Tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 the La
 dies Hofne Missionary society vii 5 meet at the Congregational church ! Supper to be served promptly at
 o'clock. Mrs. Brewer and Mrs