The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-22
ST. JoES EXPECT LARGE CROWD AT
 SMOKER TONIGHT

Plans have already been made to receive a large gathering of members and friends of the St. Joseph's T. B. & L.. association. at a smoker to be heItt this evening at their club rooms No expense has been spared by the committee in charge to make th1s memorable event for all those who at tend They have procured the ser- vices of some of the best known talent in town which includes William Too mey, Raymond Farrell, George Dunn, Herman Schelinsky, Dunn Bros., liar old Smith, Walter Bevans, Joseph Curly, John Hughes, and many others who will Hven the occasion with solos and also a two act monologue in which the first three named will show why they are easily classed as the premier comedians of Bridgeport. A lecture on '"Temperance' will be de- livered hy Attorney Hugh J. Lavery. a past president of the organization.
 The committee has also arranged several boxing exhibitions among the members of the society. The first ex- hfbition of the evening will bring to- gether two aspirants for the title held (by Kid Williams, Joe Grim Kisco and Slippery Kid Wax, who will show their wares in a three round go. For the second show, Kid OfConne1 will de- fend his title of champion no pound boxer of the hall against Young Mi halick whose ambitions are to wrest the laure1s away from him.
 The third exhibition which will be for -four rounds will bring together Kid Liberty Swords and Battling Don nelly. This go should prove a hum n1er for in their recent exhibition the consensus of opinion regarding the outcome of the go gave it as draw. The fourth go will bring together Gu pid Dick Swords and Red Golden, who will waltz -four rounds. Red has the reputation of being the hardest man to hit in a ring but Swords claims that he has learned a trick or two as to how to reach his man. This bout should prove a hummer.
 The final and star bout of the even ing will bring together Johnny Sharpe of the Acorn A. c. and Knockout DonneIly Much comment has been heard regarding this bout and both boys feel confident of bringing home the bacon. Young McAuliffe will act as referee and the announcing will be handled in a la Humphries' style by William Toomey. William eTee) Quin- Ian will act as timekeeper.
 Refreshments including smokes will be served during the evening. It is hoped Tby the committee that all the members and friends as well will come and help make the affair the huge suc- cess planned for. The affair will be- gin promptly at 8 D. m.
 The program is as follows:
 
 Francis P. Dunigan.
 Boxing exhtbition-Kisco vs. Wax.
 Solo, "For M,e and My Gal''-Harold Smith
 Boxing xh1bition-O'Conn vs. Mi halick.
 Solo. "Dorean of Dublin Joseph Curley.
 Boxing exhibition-Swords vs. Don nelly.
 Solo. Rolling stones"-Herman She linsky.
 Boxing exhibition-Swords vs Gol- den.
 Solo, 'sTbe Whole Damn Family Stuck Around"-Walter Bevins.
 Dance-Dunn Bros.
 Boxing xhibition-Sharpe vs. Don nelly
 Solo. 'I Hear You Calling Me- J John Hughes.
 Recitation, Work k"-Messrs. Anton and Giblin.
 Address. "Temperance"-Hu La very.
 Conversation act-Messrs. Toomey, Dunn and Farrell,
 KnockaIbout act--Harry Norton & Co.,
 Drill by the degree team.
 The committee in charge of the af-