The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-03-29
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

The Bridgeport Philosophical so- ciety this evening viii enjoy an en- tertainment arranged by Mrs Ruth E. Lindho1fn. Among the parhci- pants will be Miss Carrie Whitney, Miss Anna Harvey, Harry Fox, MT. Custer, Miss Vida Stearns, Henry A. sGou1den, Charles Livingstonel Ernest Whitney, Adam Abet, Miss Grace Der ger and Mrs. Cora Van Yorx.
 < In honor of her birthday, a number sof friends of Mrs William Turbett of ,48O East Main street gathered at her home Monday aftern oon. Mrs. Tur-. bett, who was greatly surprised, was presented with numerous beautiful gifts. The house was attractive1y dec orated with daffodils and other spring dowers.. Dancing formed the principal diversion of the afternoon, anal at it's conclusion a delicious Idncheoh- was served. / The guests: Mrs. Edward MahCney, Mrs. G. H. Avery. Mrs. P. w. Murray, Mrs.tPetAr McAFahon, Mrs. Percy Searles, Mrs. John Rowe, Mrs. Mrs. A. Turney, Mrs. Edward Lavery, Mrs. J. KemTnie Mrs. J. H. Reilly, and the Misses Mary Delmore, Lillian and Catherine Murray, Vera Turney and Marion Turbett.
 
 nue was rendered a party last evening in honor of his 21st birthday. Friends of the young man presented him with numerous presents Singing and dan cing were enjoyed throughout the eve- ming.
 One of the best entertainmen of its kind ever given in this city was the reading yesterday afternoon of Alice Browns prize play, Children of the Earths'' by Oliver Hinsdell. The To- cal center of the Drama league was sponsor for the affair which was held in the assembly room of the Stratfield and attended by a large au- dience. MT. Hinsdell proved to be an impersonator of great talent. His naturalness in each of the varied characters was noteworthy and added to the simplicity which was the key note of the whole. The play is the by Winthrop Ames. It was produc- ed in New York for a short time last season. MT. EIinsdeII was the guest of MT. and Mrs. Richard Howell of Stratford> during his stay here.
 Miss Justine Roberts gave a pleas ing entertainment last evening at the Second Baptist church. The readers work as a child inpersonator was greatly appIauded. Assisting Miss Roberts were Mrs. William WaIkIey, the Sigma Quartet, composed of Norman Nea1e, Thomas Watmough, Russell Gone and James Barton, and the Hutze1 orchestra. The entertain ment was arranged by the Ladies' Aid society of the church and there was no admission charge
 Preparations are being made for a large masquerade ball to be given probably Monday evening, April 24, as 9, Shakespearean celebration. The affair which will be under the auspices of the Bridgeport center of the Drama i League of America and the Bridgeport Art League will surpass, it is said, l anything of it's kind ever before given l here Miss Grace D. Clarke will di- rect the dramatic end of the celebra- tion. Committees from both leagues will meet next week to make further l plans for the event.
 More than 100 have made reserva- lions for the dinner dance to be given | this evening at the Sea Side club.
 Invitations have been issued for the l wedding of Miss Harriet Minor Skin | ner, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Joseph | H. Skinner of 96 Harriet street to Ev- | erett Japp, son of MT. and Mrs. John 1 Japp of Al Berkshire avenue, which 1 will be held at o'clock Wednesday | evening, April 12. at the home of the | brides parents. Miss Skinner was | graduated from the local High school 1 in 1912, since which time she has been 1 an assistant at the Bridgeport Public i library. MT Japp is with the Bridge port Brass Co.,