The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-05-13
STAMFORD

It is expected that town meeting will be called soon when a report will be made by the committee on the 275th anniversary celebration It is very probable that the committee will sug- gest that tn affair be not as large a one as has already been planned for on account Of the lack of funds. Cards lwere sent out some time ago asking for subscrip tions, but the townspeople have not responded in very enthn- siastic manner. Everyt thing possible has. been done to arouse the interest Of the people, but the enthusiasm which was shown when the celebra- ton was first mentioned seems to. have left entirely. Of course nothing can be done without funds, as the Heommittee does not feel that it should cause the town to go in debt.
 A pageant was planned for on one sof the celebration days, but unless more subscriptions, are sent in. 1t is very probaBle that the idea will be dropped. This pageant would add much to the celebration and if it is impossible to have it; great Hdisap- pointment will no doubt be felt among those who have already contributeds It is hoped that if the meeting is will attend and help to solve the problem of raising the necessary funds for this celebration
 DIXIE MINsTRELS
 Tomorrow evening the employees of the Rowland Dry Goods Co. will pre- sent the Dixie ninstrels in the new Red Mems lsA1l Several rehearsals Several local people are in the affair and will help in the fun-making.
 sUccEssFUL WHIST.
 A very large number were present last evening at the whist held in the Auditorium under the auspices of the Altar society of St. James, church. Miss Catherine Noflan and Miss Julia Heeney, both we'll known young wo- men of this town were the hostesses the affair is due to their earnest ef- forts. Following the whist a short program of singing and dancing was given and dancing was enjoyed later in the evening, the Stratford String orchestra furnishing the music. Dur ing the dance many handsome prizes were distributed to the lucky players. very beautiful hand embroidered pillow being among them.
 NEW TRIBE ORGANIZED.
 The new tribe of Red Men which is starting in Fairfield is being organ szed by Louis E. Peck of this town, V To is an active member of the local trisse MT. Peck organized the strat- ford tribe and was the first great sa-. che17 in Stratford. He is having very good success in the formation of this new c-1er in Fairfield
 AzALIA ANNIVERSARY.
 All members of Azalia chapter No 2, o. E. S.. of Stratford, are urged to be present tomorrow evening at the anniversary of the lodge to be cele- brated in the lodge rooms over Jew els market. The grand officers of the state are expected to be present. including Mrs. Mary B. Orr of Merf- den, the state Nnatron. who will de-. liver a. short address. Supper will be served afterward in the Grange hall
 VILLAGE SCHOOL MAsAM.
 A very capable cast of people from Bridgeport members of the Co. D. U. BIB. A. gave an enjoyable presenta-s tion of the Village School Ma last evening in Odd Fellows hall un- der the auspices of the Daughters of Rebekah. A large number were in attendance to witness the perform ance, after which cake and cream. were served.
 BABY GIRL.
 On Monday, a ten pound baby girl was born to MT. and Mrs. Harry Nothna gle of William street, Bridge port. Mrs. Nothnagle was formerly Miss Claribe1 Lewis, daughter of Dr. Mother and daughter are getting along nicely and congratulations are being sent to the happy parents
 PERSONAL ITEMS Miss Merle Wilcox has been visiting Mrs Fred Sherwood, Jr.. of South port.
 Miss Mabel Clou1atre was a recent visitor in town
 Selectman James LaIley is building tennis court for the Warwick ave- nue tennis club.
 Miss Florence Perry of Bridgeport l has bee twisting friends in Stratford-