The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-12-23
MOVES TO BUILD BRIDGE
 AT LITTLE NECK
First Selectman Lally De- signated to Procure Bids
 For Structure.
(Special to The Farmer.)

Stratford, Dec. 23-At special meeting of the board of selectmen last evening First Selectman James Lal1y was selected to procure bids for the construction of a new bridge at Little Neck, South Main street, to re- place the decrepit structure now in use. Bids will be open in a few weeks. The board of finance order ed a new bridge at meeting several months ago. They made a requisi- ton of $4,500. George Tomlinson was elected mas ter of the Housatonic grange at the annual election of officers held last evening at the club rooms. Other officers elected were: Overseer, Mrs. Harry Wilcoxson; lecturer, Mrs. Law renee Spalmer; chaplain Mrs. George Meachen; secretary, Nathan Wells, treasurer, Harry Wilcoxson; steward, Irving Bennett: assistant steward, Warren Jagoe; stewardess,
 Marion Meachen; Ceres. Nellie Well lington; Pomona, Hynola Avery; Flora, Mrs. Albert Coulter, and gate keeper, Albert Coulter.
 More than 100 members and their friends attended the smoker last evening at the club rooms of the Cup in much merrymaking. Vocal and instrumental selections were given. "A local orchestra furnished the music. Luncheon was served. Charles H. Silliman was the chairman.
 The Weatogue Country oub dance hall was taxed to it's capacity last evening at the dance given by Mr.. and Mrs. Robert c. Silliman in honor of their daughter, Miss Elpha Sili- man, of Warwick avenue One hun dred persons attended. Guests were present from Bridgeport, Milford, Devon and, Detroit, Mich. Those who assisted in the receiving were MT. and Mrs. Silliman,, MT. and Mrs. David L. Rhoades, Mrs. George, K. Wilson, Mrs. A. M. Veit and Mrs. Edward Bland of Detroit.
 Masses 1t St. James R. c. church, Sunday, will be celebrated at S:sO and 1O:30 o'clock. The last mass will be a high one.
 At the Stratford M. D. church. Sun day: In the morning for the first half hour the choir will render Christmas cantata called '"'The Hope of the World" as follows: Birthday of a King.'' soprano solo: opening chorus; "The Shepherds''; The Wise Men; trio, sopranos and alto; solo; trio, tenor, baritone and bass; Hall Royal Babel double uartet. Miss Elsie Nobbs, Mrs. James Need. Miss Helen Beach. Miss Eleanor Osborne Chester Jersey, Albert Jersey, James Need and Everett Jersey.
 Short sermon, topic, Christmas as It Ought to Be"
 Sunday school Christmas cantata In the evening.
 Special music will be the feature | of the services at the Congregational church this Sunday in celebration of | the Christmas season Under the leadership of the choir director, Miss Florence w. Allen, several interest Ine selections have been prepared. At tho morning service at 10:S0 one or two numbers will be added to the usual musical program. Instead of the usual evening service at 7:30, 8 ] special musical service will be held at I in the afternoon. At this time he cantata, ''The Holy Night" by | Chaffin will be given Other num- berr, together withe several hymns to the Christmas thought will be sung. Miss Allen is to be for her efforts ito make this event a success and the mem oers of the congregation are promis- sd an interesting and uplifting ser vice. M
 Tn the morning, the Rev R. c. Whitehead will preach on the topic And on Earth, What"? The Sab path school will meet at the close of the morning service. Owing to the, omission of the evening meeting, the I young people will meet at the close ,f the afternoon musical service The .opic for their Christmas meeting is, Helping to Accomplish the Purpose ,f Christ's Coming"
 The Boy Scout entertainment of ast Tuesday proved to be great both from the standpoint of he plays presented and the raising ,f money for summer camp equip nent. More than $50 was cleared.