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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-06
SENATOR SPEAKS IN THE
 UNITED CHURCH

Senator Henri La Fontaine of Liege, spoke on Why Belgium Was Invaded" at the first of a series of talks by prominent international speakers under the direction of the newly formed forum, in the United Church last evening.
 Dr. La Fontaine was introduced by Samuel c. Shaw president of the Free Forum. Dr. La Fontaine said in part:
 In Belgium where the people are under the rule of an absolute Ger man dictator, there is he said, an op position paper published in the inter est of the Belgians, for whoses up pression fabulous sums have been of fered by the Germans. This paper has existed for four years and each issue of it's publication finds a copy placed on the German governor gen. erals desk. This defiant attitude of the people is evidence of a unity against the oppressor which must ul- timately triumph, the speaker fore caSted.
 At thee onc1usion of the war, while Belgium might have a right to ask for the restoration of Alsace-Lorraine and other countries that once were a part of her territory she will ask for the restoration of that only which | has been taken from her by the pres l ent war. There will be no backdown | of Belgian soldiers until Belgium is restored to independence he said in conclusion.
 Other speakers scheduled on the program for the summer months are 1 Hon. Theodore Marb1rg, ILL. D. o1 | Baltimore, Dr. Hubert c. Herring of Boston, and Stephane Lauzanne edi-
 tor of Le Matin, Paris, who will speak 1 on conditions incident to worldwide war.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-06
mrHEY ARE CORRECT.

Not every woman, of course has a beautiful natural figure. But a right ly selected corset-and one rightly ad- 5usted-can do great deal toward making a poor figure better; it can subdue imperfections and make the most of good points, and can effect wonders with w1ong proportions. Physicians who used to rail against corsets-when tight stays and lac ing'' were in ;vogue-now recommend ed corsets even after operative cases provided-and this is an important point-the corsets are put on cor rectly.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-06
How Dress May Be Made to
 Hide Your Beauty Failing.
The Famous Spa uish Prima Donna.
By LUCREZIA BORI

Many of the smartest evening gowns have the upper portion of the bodices' fashioned of a single layer of flesh coloredstulle which is extended olmost to the base of the throat The ma terial is so smoothly fitted that it gives the impression that the wearer is blessed with a faultIess pair of shoulderssand. beautiful neck. Sure ly almost any woman may well choose a gown of this type, rather than one whose 1ow-cut decolletage brings her defects into greater prominence.
 It is more-difficuIt problemto con ceal thick, clumsy ankles at the pres ent time, but rumors are affoat that the skirtseof evening gowns are likely to extend to the instep. However, many women will continne to prefer the short skirt which exposes the ankle
 It should besEemembered that al1- black foot gear make the feet appear smaller and the ankles less heavy. Though your taste may run toward fancy coloped slippers and hosiery you should pass them by.
 Now that slipper ornaments have returned to fashion, large buckles of cut or steel or brilliants will not only add to the beauty of your slippers, but will also detract from the size of your feet The woman whose ankles are too thick, should refrain from wear ing skirts as short as her sister whose ankles are slender and graceful
 Aids to Other Defects.
 Hats with brims faced with be- coming color, should be the selection of the woman whose skin is parch- ment-like in hue and texture.
 Defects of the figure may be con. cealed by choosing frocks with good lines The too-stout should be par tial to long unbroken lines and sim plicity of style and trimming. The too-thin may safely lean towards draperies, full tunics and fril1s and ruff1es.
 The woman who doesn't take ad- vantage of fashions efforts to aid her to conceal her defects is foolish in deed.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-06
ITALIANS HOLD
 BIG WAR RALLY

An enthusiastic audiehce of Italian residents of Bridgeport yesterday af- ternoon attended the huge patriotic rally in Polls theatre. Among the speakers were Mayor Clifford B. Will son, Dr. Louis Roversi, Miss Maty .Trinchera.
 Dr. Roversi is professor in liter ature at Columbia University and ed itor of La FoIlis, Americas literary Italian journal. In part he said:
 'The other morning I read in a newspaper the proportion of races in the casualty list announced by the War department. ''Thirty-f1ve per cent. of Connecticut's fallen heroes were Italians I was not surprised. Italians have always been generous in the spilhng of blood for a worthy ideal. Italians boast little about their patriotism, but the crepe on Italians doors speaks eloquently.
 You must continue in your patri- otic fervor. All your traditions de- rnand that you should do so. Stand behind the country in action, word and thought It is your country. It is pour ideals. It is your aspiration ;"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-06
LIQUID SOAP.

Try the following liquid soap re- cipe for green nquod soap, which is recommended by skin specialists for fine skins, or for those which have the pores extended. It can be made at home. Take equal parts of gly- cerine, water, alcohol and green cas- tile soap. Shave the soap into the water and stir over the fire till the mixture is smooth. Add the glycer- inc, and lastly, after the kettle is re- moved from the fire, the alcohol Add a tablespoonful of eau de cologne if perfulae is desired.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-06
Birthday Bio-Briefs| ! FAMOUS WOMEN. To Parents and Teachers-Get II Your Children to Read This
 Instructive Daily Feature.
PHOEBE HANAFORD.

Phoebe Ann Coffin Hanaford, the first woman preacher of the Gospel in New England, was born at Nantucket, Mass. 89 years ago today. Before entering the pulpit she was teacher, editor and lecturer. In 1868 she was ordained in the lUniversalist ministry, and afterward filled pastorates at Bingham and Waltham, Mass, New Haven, and Jersey City. She was also chaplain of the Connecticut State Legislature, the first woman to hold such position. The pioneer woman clergyman was Antoinette Louisa Brown, who had been ordained 20 years previously, in the Congrega- tional church Miss Brown who married Samuel c. Blackwell, later became a Unitarian, and at last re- ports was pastor emeritus of church in Elizabeth, N. J.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-06

remain closed to the woman who per mits herself to appear unattractfve, yet never raise finger to make their dreams of beauty come true. Never theless there is one means of improv- ing the appearance which even the most impatient of women may call to her aid-dress.
 In the careful selection of clothes any woman can successfully conceal almost any defect Therefore, it's to be deplored that more women don't take advantage of this failing means to increase their good looks. A few suggestions may be, helpful.
 Physical defects are most discour- aging when the evening gown is donned. A thin neck, bony arms, thick ankles and large feet are all very much in evidence, unless good judgment is displayed in the selection of the dress.
 The woman who lacks plump arms should avoid the sleeveless evening gown, and wear only one with long sleeve draperies. The present fash ions offer a wide selection in gowns of this type. The graceful, scarf-hke draperies veil the too-thin arms, giv- ing them the appearance of being beautifully moulded proving once more that the evening gown with sleeve draperies is saving grace" to the woman whose arms are un- attractive.
 Arms, Shoulders and Ankles.
 Fashion has also been kind, this season, to the woman who lacks a perfect pair of shoulders, a well-cov- cred neck and beautiful throat.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-06
The New Clothes

models.
  with froCks
  Organd is strong in f1dren's and juniors frocks in two me striped jersey decorate silk sy frocks of models
 
  esign- T1votone g1rdles  and caraculis s novelty effects
  is novelty  soes into called scarfz Double smart models There stn strong tendency all styles
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-06
BADLY FITTING DOORS.

When blinds and doors do not close snugly, but leave cracks through which drafts enter, try this remedy: Place a stop of putty all along the jambs, cover the edge of the blind or door with chalk and shut it. The putty will fill the space which will re- main open and be pressed out where it is not needed, while the excess is easily removed with a knife. The chalk rubbed on the edges prevents adhesion and the putty is left in place and soon dries and leaves a perfect fitting jamb
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-06
FOR A SHAMPOO.

Try a lemon rinse when washing your hair. This additional measure of cleanliness has been adopted by many beauty pariors. where beautifying and protective measures are thougt1tfully regarded. The strained juice of a lem on in the last rinsing water cuts all the grease and clinging dandruff, sep arates each hair and leaves it shiny and clean. It does not affect the color. and seems. to add body as well as beauty to the hair.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-06
WHITE AGAIN.

The white shoe, so much admired last summer, is here again in all of it's popularity to be worn indiscrim- inately with taf1c1ed suits and sum- mer frocks just as last season. The new canvas used ip these shoes is so finely woven that it is difficult to tell it from kid or buckskin at fpst glance. The white shoe, after all, is practical One gives more care to it for the most part than to the tan.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-06
SUIT OF TWO MATERIALS.

The combination of materials has been accepted as characteristic mark of the seasons clothes, but it remains for suit to take the mode at it's word and fashion a skirt of linen and a coat of serge to be worn to- gether as one unit of the spring ward robe.
 To prove that they belong together the coat uses a collar and deep cuffs of the skirt linen. Taken separately, both are very plain but distinctive models, the skirt being laid in side pleats, and the coat short hip length with belted front and sides and box back. The coat is dark blue serge ond the skirt is light blue linen.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-06
HOUSEHOLD HINTS

When you use the egg beater, 1n- stead of laying it down for the egg to dry on, put at once under the cold water faucet and rinse off, then lay on the hot shelf to dry, and no more washing needed.
 In cooking a cereal in double boiler much of it adheres to the sides of the boiler. After you have scraped out all you can, fill with cold water, cover, and set back on the stove in the lower art of the boiler to steam for some time, then turn. the water through the strainer and what re- mains of the cereal save to thicken gravy with
 In making cookies, if the edge is scorched or they get out of shape, trim around the edges with a pair of scissors
 To prevent long sleeves from get ting soiled in the preparation of a meal, put on the little rubber bands that come for library use and keep the sleeves out of the way.
 Instead of an unsight1y knot at the beginning of sewing, make a but tonhole stitch, also when sewing on buttons and mending gloves.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-06
SOUP IN CUPS.

Many persons, judging from those we observe at the table, do not knoW one or two important Joints of spoon etiquette. At table we are to take soup, tea or coffee, from the side of the spoon and never from the tip. Also dip the spoon away from you. It is not considered good form to break bread and crackers into the soup
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-06

When the Innings of boots or shoeA are worn through in the heels use surgeons adhesive plaster. Cut ona piece large enough to cover both sides of the heel, warm slightly and press firmly in place This also helps tu shoes that slip at the heel
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-06

Many of the new nightgowns are made without sleeves. The top part is cut in two V's, one at the back. one at the front, with two points on each side to meet over the shoulders. These points are sometimes scalloped or edged with a tiny lace ruffle or lace insertion and a lace edge.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-06
Was Aunty Right?

had aunt who aways said she could tell just who
  Easter and whether liked preferred arith
   I o maybe something in what said. after all
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-06
THE majority of

4AAE 441AJSs14%y NA women know ex- actly whatas4 lacking to make them beau tiful, yet compara- lively few . exert themselves to cor rect these deicien- cies. They declare that the power of beauty is great, in sist that it opens many doors which
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-06

When your household linens wea- out in the hemstitched hems join the cloth to the hem with novelty braid, The appearance is good and the wear ing qualities -excellent
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-06

Did YOU know that by keeping a few nieces of the dried yellow rind of an orange in your tea canister vou can give the cheaper grades of tea the delicious fragrance and taste of the more expensive grades?
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-06

The celebration of the centenary of the birthday of Karl Marx, the Ger man Socialist. arranged to be held in London. was prohibited by the gov lernment.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-06
CARAMHrCIISTARD

1-2 until Add
  of cold
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-06

Miss Marie Miller of 1ss Fifth street, is confined to her home suffer- ing from blood poisoning and diphth- eria- Her many friends are hoping for her speedy recovery.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-06
Reliable Recipes
CORNAlEAL MUsH WITH PORK OR BEEF

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  easily Remove the neat cool the add this Cook the conma in it. Add
  Beef used the boiling  add the heatbe add1ng the
 
 FRUIT CUP of  indii
  PLAIN CORNSTARCH PUDDING FOR BABIES
  
 BAKED ONIONS WITH CHEESE in a  0 melt the cheese
 
 CHEESE SALAD of  ling
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-06

Mrs. Samuel c. Shaw of Sanford Place is in New York today spending the day with Mrs. N. H. Heft and her son, Lieuteiant William Richard son, who is on a furlough from Camp Dix.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-06

swEET PEAS. VIOLETS, TULIPS,
 DAFFODuS.
 JOHN RICK & SON.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-06
APPLE SCAILOP

Aoisten cups of of the  of
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-06

Mrs. Lyman Wells and son, Lyman Wells, Jr., of White Plains, N. Y, are spending a few days with Mrs. Wells sister, Miss Minnie Hotchkiss, at her home on Park avenue,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-06

Arthur E. Stokes, who went to Camp Devens recently. spent the week end with his mother, Mrs. Cath crime Stokes, at her home on Park avenue. Private Stokes expects to leave for France within very short time.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-06
PERSONALS

Mrs. John T. King of Waldeme-e avenue is to leave tomorrow for At lantc City, N.-J., and will remain there for two weeks.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-06

Miss Helen Lewis, whose engage ment to Homer c. Godfrey was re- gently announced, will be the guest of honor at bridge given in com pliment to her tomorrow afternoon by Mrs. Harry F. Parrott at her home on Washington avenue.
 Miss Constance B. Hathaway has returned to Boston where she is a student at the Leland Powers School of Expression, after spending the weekend with her parents, MT. and Mrs. George T. Hathaway on Clin- ton avenue.
 Mrs, J. J. Rose of North avenue, was the hostess this morning for the members of the Advisory Board of Mary Silliman chapter, D. A. R.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-06
CHEESE SALAD

head of lettuce salad sprinkle w Edarn it F
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-06
BAKED ONIONS WITH CHEESE

and cut in 1-2 inch slices large white onions water, buttered baking dish with then sprinkle with sat pepper and aayer Return long enough to melt the cheese.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-06
PLAIN CORNSTARCH PUDDING FOR BABIES

pint milk, tablespoons of little salt. starch. until thick Add teaspoon cocoa when from the plain.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-06

Members of the Mosaic Club will meet tomorrow afternoon with Mrs. Howard Speer at her home, 168 Wells street It is to be the annual meet ing of the club.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-05-06
FREJIT~CUP

pineapple pieces add equal fruit add tablespoons of maple individual dishes, with chopped nuts on top
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-21
JEWETTCTTY

Mrs. George Gutknecht is proudly flying the tri-color at her home in honor of the province of Alsace-Lor- raine being regained by the French, also honoring the city of Mulhausen, where MT. and Mrs. George Gutknecht and Eugene Gutknecht were born and where the tri-color is waving since Tuesday, Nov. 19. They are anxiously awaiting news from their relatives whom they have not heard from since the beginning of the war.
 The ways and means committee of the Red Cross states that in no case are children to act as solicitors for the Red Cross. Children in town are sell ing soap and various articles and col lecting money for the Red Cross In some cases they spend the money for candy. They have not beer author ized to do this collecting by the Red Cross.
 Mrs r. E. Robinson entertains the Ladies society of the Congrega gational church this afternoon.
 Low water pressure Thursday, 9-1G a. m.. 24 D. m.-adv
 Mrs. H. E. Paul has returned from Manchester, N. H.
 The unaddressed coupons and appli- cation blanks from those who have not yet received Christmas labels from the soldiers abroad have arrived and may be obtained from Mrs Alice Brown Mrs. w. B. Montgomery, Miss Bertha Lewis and Mrs. William J. Reynolds
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-21
RESTRICTIONS MODIFIED
 ON SHIPMENT OF COTTON

Washington, Nov. 20.--AI! restric- tions on the shipment of cotton from the United States except to enemy countries anl to the northern Europ can neutrals, have been removed, Senator Hol4 Smith of Georgia said today after conference wit;i officials Of the War Trade Board. Cotton is OK pected to flow more freely to countries contiguous 10 Germany Elen that na- ton has compiled with ail the terms of the armistice. the senator said.
 Cotton in increased quan-Ities al- tries. Because of the fact that In ficent only for that courtrv's needs. Senator Smith said, Japan has been very anxious to get cotton from the United States. Japan's needs are esti- mated at 100000 bales.
 Stocks of cotton in the south now are said to exceed 300 eco bales and it was because of this fact that south ern senators and repre- entatives at a recent conference uCcIde1 to ask the war trade board 'nl other gov ernment agencies to modify the re- strictions on exports. The matter al so v,'s brought to the attention of the I [ esident
 Senators say that countries de- sering to import cotton lave indi- cated a readiness to suppy the ron- mage for it's movement overseas and now that a restriction as to shipments 10 most countries have Haan removed they expect the movement to iucr. ase rapidly
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-21
BRIEF STATE NEWS

Westbrook.-The executive commit tee of the Westbrook Village Improve ment society at the recent meeting voted to contribute $10 for the united war work fund
 e Bridgeport.-Capt Benjamin Riley, just recovered from self inflicted bullet wounds after an attempt at suicide, has resigned from the Bridgeport fire department
 New Haven. - Postmaster Philip Troup, according to a recent order from Washington, has some New Year s presents to give out in the form of jobs. Twenty-Five good jobs will be open. They will be accepted after either a physical or written examina,- tion.
 Waterbury.-Thinking herself to be unobserved, Mrs. Louis Suspicion of 603 Washington avenue, Waterbury. is charged with having passed a loaded revolver to George Stanton, a prisoner at the county jail, Saturday. when, as had been her custom she was visiting her husband, who occupied the cell ad- joining that confining Stanton.
 Middletown.-Ensign Thomas Eagan of the U. s. battleship Texas, a son of Mrs. Maria Eagan of this town. has been promoted to lieutenant. this be- ing second promotion since the last war began. He is now overseas and in all probability in the North sea. He has been in the navy for nearly 20 years, first entering as machinist.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-21
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
MARKET WAS UNSETTLED.

New York. Nov. 20.-The uncertain trend of prices during the greater rart of today's stock market session offered cumulative evidence of the confusion existing in speculative ana investment circles. Pools dominated various specialties, the list hardening appreciably at the end.
 A foretaste of the postwar period was furnished by the break of to IA points in the several issues of the Maxwell Motor Company following the the first preferred stock is to be su9- pended because of readjustment con ditions.
 Marine preferred broke over ; points as a result of the order from Wash ington holding up the plan for the sale of the company's British tonnage. Marine made up much of its loss later and Mexican Petroleum, which fell about three points at the outset, scored an extreme advance of points, most of which was retained.
 U. $. Steel and affiliated stocks gave 6 better account of themselves than st any recent time. but coppers were un der pressure, ignoring reports If the formation of a combination for the export of metals on a huge scale.
 RallS played ltlle part III the days business, that division evincing no trend until the final dealings. when Pacifics hardened. Sales were 550.00e shares.
 Domestic bonds were irregular on tEe break of 1 to per cent. in raIis ard Marine 6's. Liberty issues were steady with the international group Total sales, par value, aggregated s10.G75, 900.
 Old L, $. bonds were unchanged on
Norwich bulletin., 1918-11-21
PLAINFIELD

Mrs. William Cantwell and Mrs. James Lee were business callers in Danielson Wednesday.
 George Babcock. Ed Pike, Mir. Lyons and Lorenz Krauss went hunting on Wednesday and returned with a good number of rabbits.
 Mrs. Louise Samson of New Jersey is visiting her sister, Mrs. Crawley
 Mrs. Roland is on a two weeks va cation at Plattsville, N. Y.
 When P. II. s. basketball team held it's weekly practice at Miner hall it is reported that Sam Dougherty and Ray Alien showed some remarkable talent. The second team was formed Wednes- day.
 Donald Burke was a caller at Boston Wednesday.
 Plainfield grammar school is prepar- ing for Thanksgiving exercises.
 The Plainfield evening schools open this evening at 7.3.
 The meeting of Plainfield grange, No. 40, P. of H., was held Tuesday evening in Grange hall with Worthy Master Walter P. Lathrop presiding After the regular order of business, Worthy Lady Assistant Steward Ella J. Gardiner presented the program for Worthy Lecturer Duth D. Lathrop, the subject being Thanksgiving-How to Keep It. There was reading singing and a discussion by Jason Lathrop The next meeting will be held Dec 3d. when the first and second degrees will be worked on several candidates.
 Edward Pratt is doing some repair work at Grange hall and expects to start shingling it this week
 Another service star is to be put on the grange service flag for Lieut. Rev A. W. Barwick was once chaplain of this grange, now a chaplain in the army.
 Charles H. Barber of CampbelIs