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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-21
LYRIC

The. Poh Players are receiving
 auleh. praise for their wonderful work H1a their presentation of -@The Other sEVX9e.,s' a melodrama in three acts, by
 CsH Mason ?.
 Next week. a play well fitting the
 Nnl1day will be offered, the play, ''The ICandereIa Man." a play by Edward lChEds Carpenter, is a tender little comedy from the Let's Pretend Land lof its title It is by way of housetops I1a1n. the tp0or. little rich, girl first <soasaes tD the attic of :. a Q. young post, arAa cpnseQuenfly a hungry one SIG has just come from abroad to live rvixh her disagreeable papa, one of those American captains of industry
 whose ixritaibilfty at home varies dl- 'fectly with thes size of their fortunes In search of an outlet for her affec- ton she packs Christmas basket ana scrambles over the roof to the
 ga1ret, where lives the young man
 whose verse she, so .admires. In the
 midst of hers Santa Claus visit the
 young man returns to fetch her from ! hef, httdz1t place in the closet just i-1hen he Is beginning to believe in
 faiffess Of course. she pretenos 10 pc 4hsf c3mpanion of the heiress next ldodr, 50 that his protestations that he
 wonlds never think of marrying a girl
 with money are uttered in sincerity.
 Tyhe, visits of the writer's fairy god
 rnSfher comes to be a part of the
 daily life of the two, and while she
 prersAxes the tea he works at his h.
 brskto. Then the spirit of, evil in the
 form oksfhe hndlady breaks in upon ] ons of their innocent parties and 5e1ezts her tenant Dark days follow b1,ufs gestltgli and the final curtain must The heededs Tiie yosng poet is sum- { Tn0Sed fd stte hofae of the Princess to I EdiasSarm her EEruff father. learn the ffdsaftty Of the young woman he hAa sno.w erpwn to love, and be appraised Sof lis success in the opera contest F
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-21
WILL HOLD FOOD ] :. FAIRS l IN :. MANY !|I l ]
 CITIES OF STATE

.
 Hartford. Dec. 21.-With the object of visualizing and demonstrating the ] food conservation doctrines taught by the food administration, a series of food fairs is to be held in Connecti- cut during January finder the; aus picesf of the scommitte on woman,s ac- l tivities of the Connecticut State Coun- cil Of Defense. The fairs. which have been authorized by the Council, will Ebe conducted by a subcommittee on patriotic food exhibits consisting of 1.-the following women: | Mrs. Joseph W. Alsop, chairman. l Miss Caroline Ruutz-Rees. chair man of the wornan's .committee .. Miss Estella Sprague. member of the committee on food supply.
 Mrs. William C.. Cheney. chairman i.of the South Manchester Woman's committee.
 Miss Dorothy Wets of Ridgeheld. Mrs. Karl Winter,.of' Waterbury. '
 Miss Margaret T.. tcorwin:n executive secretary ofithe woman's committee, A few additions may be-. made to fthis committee. which will make its first arrangements for the exhibits: at g. meeting to be held in the Capitol on
 December 27. Present plans call for
 series of eight exhibits, one in each
 county of the state Each exhibit, in
 addition to it's primary purpose, wiH serve as a sectional exhibit at which 1 the woman's organizations of the
 county will be able to get ideas for similar exhibits to be held in other towns and cities of the county, and Lit is. expected that before the cam
 patgn is over food shows will have been held in scores of cities and towns The exhibits will contain samples
 of various food substitutes. directions
 for preparing economical war meals
 and demonstrations of the best meth
 eds of saving food and providing wholesome substitutes for meats.
 wheat, sugar, etc. Their greatest value
 will lie in the fact that every food 1 lesson will De taught with the aid of
 actual exhibits of food which. will en able housewives to visualize the les sons taught 5 .:,
 T Two feed exhibits have already been I held in Connecticut. one at Manehes-
 ter under the direction of Mrs sCheney
 and another. at Ridge6eid under the
 direction of Miss Weir Both were
 considered highly: successful, and the tnethods used at these shows will be followed in the, succeeding fairs.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-21
POLPS


 English superhuity of speech in it's most comic style, ]; classic song and gen. eral comedy is put forth strenuously by Charles Moran. S assisted by. Pel- ham Lynton & Company, in a superb comedfetta, @ ftIt Happened in Vaude- vile at Polls. theatre. Although the title apparently has but little reievance to the plot and action of the piece, the leading characters, supreme in their ait and assisted by able fenai-: nine members of the; cast keep the. laughter ball rolling Moratti in bothl comic stimulant and exceptional voice is his full self in vaudeville Lynton, famous character impersn- ator, defiesscompetition in his inimical English phraseology.
 The Moth was also presented at Poli's and will be shown for a three days engagement. This drama of modern life, depicting the sorrows and the joys of a wife who is restricted | by her marriage VOWS, yet seeks the pleasures that her station in life de- mand, is an absorbing one and we'll criticised by New York dramatic ex- perts. Miss Norma Ta1madge carries the leading role with a charm of manner and regalitYs of wifely in- stinct that surcharges audiencesywith sympathetic feeling. @"''' '''':., ''fs.,..
 Ethel MacDonough, vaudevi11e,s classy singer and irnpersoantor, achieved immediate success before the Poli audience last. night in sey- eral songs and i've character delinea- I tions, offered in new way.
 Barnes and Robinson in piano and talking act scored with oddities. :.
 Two nifty, versatile and speciality artists, Knapp and Corne11a, went l through routine of piano, talk trombine, acrobatic and tu1nb1ing that gave the audiences refreshing. variety from the stereotyped male acts.
 I Hat throwing deftness of garn, movement and a dog. who balances a ball between the audience and the stage works up enthusiasm of audi. ences when exhibited by Garginett1 Brothers. | Z: .C Vivid :. representation of actual scenes behind the battle lines ,as wit. messed by Red Cross ambulance drivers is shown in Animated News. ..
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-21
MAKE THIS A CHRISTMAS
 OF USEFUL GIFT GIVING

Our government asks everyone to make this Christmas one of giving practical gifts. They tell us that money usually spent at Christmastide uselessly should be contributed to the government either by saving up to purchase further Liberty Loans or by purchasing Thrift Stamps.
 The Cheerful Credit stores offer hundreds of patriotic gift suggestions. The country has been. searched for the latest gift articles in wearing ap- parel and all will be on display Satur- day at very special Cheerful Credit economy prices.
 The new second floor department for women's articles is fairly respIen- dent with the latest, dainty and most desirable styles in hundreds of gift articles that can be enjoyed in the wearing. The mems department on the first floor offers oYercoats, suits, macki. naWs, sweaters and mems furnishings the very latest and best manufactured
 The women's coat, suit and fur de- partments offer an unlimited choice of the most desirable styles and in the basement big department for boys blankets, comfortables and a shoe de- partment that is stocked at this time as never before with the latest ir shoes and slippers for the entire family,
 One of the features of the Caesar Miseh stores is the fact that5everyone who wishes may purchase what they lWant as payments may be Inada af. ter Christmas in small ! weekly amounts at the convenience of the purchaser .-- .--...-.=--..-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-21

at top of cuff to seam of sleeve. Roll cuff on small 70" perforations or I inch above. Sew in armhole as des. cribed for plain sleeve.
 Adjust outer waist on underbody with centerlbacks, under-arm seams and corresponding edges even; bring front edge over double small "o'' per foration in underbody front and tack. Stitch gathers at lower edge to posi- tion.
 Form plaits in peplurn, creasing on slot perforations, bring folded edge nearest center-beck to the center, ana! bring remaining folds to, correspond! :! ing small 70" perforations and press.I Turn hem on small "o' perforationsl If desired gathered, gather the en- tire upper, edge. Adjust pepluml stitching the upper, edge over uppell row of gathers in outer watstr cen teFhacks even; bring large "osi perl foFatfon at top of pepium to under arm seam and front edge to front edge of outer front. ..,ssfaa
 Now, take the belt line. and arrange around the waist and .fasteH at left side or at center-front; tack at back with center of belt over seam ioinI ing peplum to waist, ~sFs s.ef
 To make the sash fold and join edges as notched; roll the upper back edge over on small @o'se perfor- ation. Arrange around the waist bringing upper edge to the suan so'' perforation near centsR-6ad8s tack invisibly. cross in front and t1e st back. @
 Trimmed with beading or emhRoid. cry, the vest win be more efcsct1va Tho blouse h very csse on separate skirts worn with pEa&n klu1saS.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-21
MAKE CHILDREN HAPPY DURING
 HE I HOLIDAYS !

'sYWith the American, 1. Army 5sin ,: France, .Dac ss32I, BFeiayed5 Asso- ciated Press )-The purchase pt thou sands tofl dollars worth ef Cnristfias toys and clothing for the children in this section efa France was begnn to- ray by the army. One purchase con- sisted of 300 overcoats for the chil- dren of refugees. Everything has been bought, from drums to toy rifles and dolls, and all the gifts=sWil be presented on Christmas Day.
 One American aiFs squadron will set up Christmas tree in a hangar for the children. of nearby town. It will be lighted with candles, and there will be a present on it for every boy and girl. Each child will get the gift most desired. the officers hay ing made a list of the names and written beside each what that par ticu1ar child wanted. 4s.- Es All over-the zone it will be asChrist- mas long to- be Fenlemb if the Americans can make it such. Some of the towns will have. comngnity tress set up. in the public squares, while others will have theirs in the city halls. '%. -ts
 The presents for the children. are being paid for out of the soldiers owr pockets. One division has raised So far nearly s7,Oo0 for the purpose. "a. For the army itself there will be football games in the morning and a dinner at midday that will s,irpass even the one served on Thanksgiving Day. Thousands of, pounds ofgmince
 meat, turkey. and trimmings have ar rived and are awaiting the cooks, and thousands of pounds more are ex- fpected. .;s~-,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-21
EMPIRE

tAn6flssv big special double feature motion picture bill is offered at the Eu26irs tiisatSs today and tomorrow Flsa programmed features ars Jack a.,d Jiifv featuring Jack Piskford and Iod1ss Huff and by special request fias reAHya booking on The Little Prinsass.v Mary Riskferd's latest Art erafe rnastsrplaY,
 NnHlsFuas other select and enter tasnsng sersea plays will also be shown rounding out a most entertaining and eufnEabis program of superiod shad- 0w, 6eEaea plays,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-21
Two Good Times Clristmas

Two good times are promised the patrons of the Colonial ball room in Fairfield avenue, Christmas day, one in the afternoon, and one in the even ing. Ins the afternoon there will be game of basketball, and dancing. In the evening. the annual reunion of pa irons of Quilty's will take place. This is an event which nearly all former pupils and patrons attend. as it makes a fitting end for the big holi- day of the year, There will be dane ing with music by .Murray's big or chestra, and some special features. All former pupils and their friends are in- yited te attend = .ss,s ls-5
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-21
LOUISE BERGMAN

One of the greatest female geniuses of the early nineteenth century was Louise Rrachman, wfne was born in Reehiitz,. Germany. in 177s. She be- came an intimate friend of Schiller and Novalis, and was herself a writer and poet of great ability. In. her case, as in so many eth eFs.. genius brought with it an unevenness of tenn perament which at times bordered on insanity She was subject to long and continued fits of melancholy, She had been disappointed in tive different love affairs, and when, in <1s22, an- other fond hope. of hers had. been blasted, she committed suicide by throwing. herself inte the river saale. Her most famous works. still preserv- ed. are Poems" Blossoms of Re- manee'n and "Errers. ;;s,,, 4s '.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-21

Decided emphasis Is placed upon :. the shoulder line this season, many unusually smart blouses featuring the drop-shoulder style. This model in dark blue satin also shows a smart adaptation of the psplum. : The fronts turn back in revers from a gathered vest of chiffon cloth with :, standing collar. The waist Is ar ; ranged over a front-closing under body, while the sleeves are finished with turn-back cuffs. In medium sige the blouse calls for AZ yards Ss-inch satin, with z yard chiffon cloth for . vest and collar. .
 The construction guide and direc- tions will save the home dressmaker from errors. if followed carefully. To make tho underbody close -under.arm and shoulder seams, then turn the hem in front; Plait lower edges, tack and adjust 2-inch belting underneath the lower edge for stay.
 Gather the vest at upper edge be-
 tween "T"' perforations naxt,. then
 plait lower edge. placing "T" on small "o'' pertoration and tack. Ad-
 Just on right underbody front, cen
 ter-fronts, neck and shoulder edges
 even and bring. side edge to indieat- ing small 70" perforations. Finish
 left side edge for closing.
 ;..F Sew collar to neck edge of under
 body. back and to vest, notches and center-bac even.. ...--.,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-21
ARMOUR RECEIVES
 MOST OF PROFITS
 OF STOCK YARDS

Washington, Dec. 21-At the fed erai trade commission's Investigation
 of the Chicago stock yards here to- day F. R. Hart, one of the principal figures in the stock yards company, testified that it had been agreed to pay J, Ogden Armour all the com pany's earnings over per cent, to keep Armour from moving the yards away from Chicago and farther west.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-21
HOUSEHOLD HINTS

Table Mats -Serviceab1e mats may be made from the best part of part ly-worn tablecioths. Cut in oval. round or square shape, crochet fam ey edge.
 Napkins Useful napkins for chil- dren can be made from the other pieces of tableeioth, The poorer rem nants are excellent to use as band ages for cuts anad burns,
 Kitchen Aprons practical aprons are made frem used washable house dresses,
 Wash Cloths-Made from old un- dervests. crochet eolored edge. sp1en- did for children,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-21
PERSONALS


 :, ,,..i ,.i Mrs. George @Codrington, who has been in Cleveland, Ohio. since last April, arrived in this city today to spend a number of weeks with her parents, MT. and Mrs. Richmond Sherwood of Laurel avenue. MT. Cod rington, who is with the Winton Company of Cleveland, has gone to the Coast on a business trip for his firm. .
 Mrs Harry Doherty of New York city will spend the weekend with her parents, MT. and Mrs. N. E., filling at their home on Clinton avenue. S.g F. MT. and Mrs. Oscar Boldtman, who have, been sresiding:ain this city since their marriage, have gone to Bran ford where they are spending few
 days with@ Mrs. Bo dtInan's g mother.
 Mrs. F., J.. Carney at her home on
 Harrison, avenue. Branford.e They are
 soon to start for Chester, Pa. where they will spend the next tWo3months. Norman Leeds, tson of MT. and Mrs.
 Norman Leeds ;ofssBostons avenue, who | attends. Choate school in Wallingford.
 is spendfng~the holidays. at,fhis home
 here!a =. .: ssz3 {; ,- 5'-, 5>s-
 Mrs. ETA. Hawley= of s2S Park
 avenue. has as her. guests over the
 holiday season, her daughter and hus-
 band,: Mr., and Mrs. Archibald Miller
 and their daughter, Miss Mirabe1 NTiIJo,- oF V .A 7
 MT. and Mrs. F. B. Granniss of No
 ble avenue, are to spend Christmas
 in Meriden as the guests of friends. " Miss Eleanor Bartram, who attends
 Rosemary Hall in Greenwich. and hel | brother. Burr, who; is at school 1T < .Pomfret,f are to spend the holidays with their mother, Mrs. Eleanor Bar. t.tram, who is stopping at The strat. I:feld.. '..l -s :. <. ,..! <. ]; >z.. ;a'5 l.; Miss Mary Louise Foster, who is a l5stldeelnt, at Vassar College, is at the home of her parents, MT. and Mrs Carl x iFoster onssNoFthg5 avenue fol the Christmas recess. Her sisters 1 Miss Elizabeth. and Miss Julia, wht Sattend preparatory school, are alst homie:
 t.=; sMr.E4and Mrs. J. H. Swinnerton O Reechwood avenue. have their daugh ter. Miss Anna swinnerton, who i lat Lasalle seminary. Auburndale I Mass, with them for the Christina
 vacation. - -: - -'s - -@t. k MT. and Mrs. J. R.. Tanning O Rochester, N. Y, are expected to ar rive in this city this evening to spent Ithe holidays with MT and Mrs. Chas H. Delaney at their home on Wash ington avenue. Mrs. Tanning wa Miss Mary Cogswell, sister of Mrs IDelanoy. F. Philip Hammond, son of MT. an Mrs. F. Merton Hammond %of C1into, 1 avenue; Beeton Lauder. son of Mrs Gledhill of Sherwood Avenue; .Ro Rowland son of MT. and Mrs. Josep3 I Rowland of Merchant street, an Harold Rocket, all of whom go t Lehigh College at;iLehigh, Pa, are a
 their homes in this city flor the holi
 days q: : :
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-21
Contest of Musicians, 7

Patrons of the Colonial sbad45 room in Fairfield avenue, are tosbe.treaeed to a novel contest next Thursday evening when two we'll known@ef- chestras, Murray's of this city and the Singing McEnellys will contest for the favor of the dancers of tlfe city: The McEnellys come by spe- ciaf arrangements, and Murray fills his usual date for Thursday evenings Each has many adherents who claim supremacy in good music. The or chestras will alternate for the danc- ing, which means that there will be practically continuous a''' .'1sid dancing through the entire evening Only the usual admission fee will be asked. and you are cordially invited.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-21
lvrlA K GOING ON IN THE WORLD. EOF THEATRES AND AMUSEMENT

umphs of her. entire career, "Bab's Burglar, which was. directed by J. Searle DaWley and which includes an exceptionally good cast, will appear at the West End theater on State street near Clinton avenue tonight. Special matinee at 2:3O-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-21
WEST END.

lnsafia Marguerite Clark as s.Ib,v EsFeihs of Mary Roberts ainsharts story which appeared re- cently in the Saturday Evening Post, las scored one of the greatest tri-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-21
EsCALLOPED OYSTERS

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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-21
SCHOOLS CLOSE.

Bridgeport public seheois,\ also parochiaI schools. closed this after noon for the Yuletide holidays, Ses- siens will resume on Tuesday, Jan. 9.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-21
BEAN BISCUIT


 
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-21
CHICKEN CHOP sUEY

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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-21
Satin Blouse With Long Shoulder Effect.

Face front of onter waist next, to- 2 inches beyond line of slot perfora- tions. Take up dart at shoulder bringing tngether and stitching along corresponding small :io" per forations. CloSe undaE-axms and shoulder seams 6 notched Gather lower edge between .'Fs pexfnEattens and & inch above Close eenter-baek ssam of collar extension, indicated by small "o'' psTforatjon: and sew to neck edge of outer back; roH front on slot perforadons. >F l'-94-
 Close seams of sleeve and cuff as notched; leave cuR seam free below the single large 70" perfoTation and finish for closing. Gather lower edge between "T' perforations. Face cuff and sew to sleeve as notched; bring seam of cuff to small "o'' perforation in sleeve, and small "o'' peFforatioT
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-21
! SOCIAL EVENTS
 THEATRES PERSONAL NOTES
From Fashion Shops

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 lining 
  isscever mus invest in of a which odlookng Is offering < fnd to wishes ..
  indeed charming The materials beautiful
  birds with the patterns in self
  ground Velvet having immense vogue
  imaginable shade
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-21
NEWS OF CLUBS
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 FASHIONS .... ,'',.. <. SHOPPERS GUIDE
. Reliable Recipes:
CHICKEN. FRICAssEE

prepared "n our salt and little water Let or so then slides s,oe then on the other Make
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-21
PEA ROAST

dry bread crumbs drain of barley cover fuE IA chopped walnut beaten  buted with Bake
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-21
POINTS OF INTEREST

Toys to suit any children will be found at Radfefd B, Smiths, drums, dolls. books and games in great va riety. .,s ,,ss.,.,-; ;.s. i.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-21

Pictorial Review Blouse No. % centaL '=@s
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-21

Farmer Want Ads One Cent 2 word
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-21

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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-21

It is more than likely that the New Years celebration will be somewhat quieter this year than it has been in previous years. Most all of the clubs will keep open house on that day and the Algonquin Club which will be open afternoon. and evening, has en- gagged SpeidePs orchestra to furnish a,selected program. r. z
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-21

Miss Eleanor Bartram, who attends Rosemary Hall in Greenwich. and her brother, Burr who; is. at school in Pomfrets are to spend the. holidays with their mother, Mrs. Eleanor Bar ,stram, who is stopping at The Strat- HelQ. f-- :its:ss- ts:s- rs7...5- :
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-21

K MT. and Mrs. J. R.. Tanning of Rochester, N. Y., are expected to ar
 rive in this city this evening to spend I.the holidays with, MT. and Mrs. Chas.
 H. Delaney at their home on Wash | ington avenue. Mrs. Tanning was
 Miss Mary Cogswell, sister of Mrs. f Delaney. :,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-12-21

=; MT. and Mrs. J. H. Swfnnerton of
 Reechwood avenue, have their daugh- ter. Miss Anna swinnerton, who is at LaSalle seminary, Auburndale, Mass, with them for the Christmas vacation. -''-i ->:'--s- i
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