The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-05-19
WARN JITNEY DRIVERS
 NOT TO PARK AUTOS
 IN STAMFORD STREETS
Special to, the Farmer.o

Especial to- the Farmer) Stratford. May 19-Because of nu- naerous complaints warning has again been issued to the jitney drivers who have been parking their cars on Bruce and Stratford avenues, Docking traffic and at times making the thorough fares so crowded that passengers are unable to board trolley cars without endangeting their lives. The jitney men have been notified not to park their machines on these thoroughfaTes. The seIectnen at a recent meeting issued an edict forbidding them to allow their jitneys to stand at these points, A special policeman will be placed at that section of the town and will arrest lviolators.
 A novelty shower in honor Of Miss Emma Botsford of Huntington road. who will become the bride of Oliver Smith of Milford, was given her last evening by about 20, of her friends. The affair was held in the rooms of the National Athletic club, Hunting ton road. Many, beautiful and cost ly gifts of silver, cut glass. china and linen were given Miss Botgford. Danc- ing was enjoyed throughout the even- ing.
 A large and aDpreciative audience listened to the illustrated lecture on Japan given last evening at the Con- gregationaI church parish house un- der the auspices of the Mission league of the church. The lecturer was Dr. Alfred Tones of Bridgeport The proceeds of the lecture will be given to the missionary fund.
 The gypsies who have been making Avon park their camping ground have been ordered out of the town by Special Policeman Edward Manches- ter It is believed that some of the member of the tribe have been steal inc oT1i fro F. by residents
 The memb bers of the senior class of the Etratford High school will pre- sent the play. Our Mutual Friend" this evening at Red Mems hall, Church street The play is under the supervision of Miss. M. E. McDon- aid.
 The scenes of the play are. laid in London.
 Act 1. In the dining room of the Wilfer home.
 Act 2-3. On the veranda of the Bof-
 Act 4. The dining room of the Will fer home.
 The cast of characters is as fol- lows: Bella Wilfer, the lovely wo- man, Dorothy Peck; Mrs Wi1fer, na- jestic ma, Gladys Merrill; Lavina, Will | fer, old enough to be engaged. Cath | crime Russell; Mrs. Bofn. dear of | dears, Carla Pederson; John Roke- l smith, our mutual friend, Harold Dun- | bar; R. Wi1fer, rusty, ruddy, round, | R Robert Luce; MT. Boff1n. the golden | dustnan, Russell Moves; George An l derson, the friend of the family, Hen ry Anderson
 At the Stratford M. B. church. Sun day, Rev. Ernest c. Carpenter. the | pastor, will preach morning and even ing Topic for the morning "A Rea- | sonabIe Religion In the evening the | third of the series of sermons on | -Four Easy Ways to Go Wrong-The Woman's Way.'' Women especially | are invited to be present.
 It is expected that large crowd will be out to enjoy the entertainment by Emil Gloss. The music that he can get from his large collection of of popular and sacred airs on the bells and thereby getting most beau tiful music. Brighten the Corner is one of the selections played. This entertainment is given under the aus pices of the church music commit , tee.
 An interesting program has been arranged by the pupils of Nichols ave- nue school for Saturday afternoon when the members of the Stratford club of Nichols avenue, will present to the school a beautiful silk flag. It is expected that the members of the board of education will be present Supt, William Kelsey will accept the Gag in behalf of the school. The en- tertainnent will begin at 3 o'clock.