The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-10-31
PERSONALS

An attractive Halloween party was held at Varuna hall last night by Miss May Halls evening class All the cos sumes were very attractive. The evening was spent in Grecian dances, toe dancing and interpretation dances. Although the weather was not very favorable, the attendance was large and the affair proved a great success.
 The annual meeting of the Mount Holyoke Alumnae association of New Haven and vicinity will be held on Saturday, Nov. ?, at o'clock, at the home of Dr. Mary P. Dole in Elm street. Miss Elinor Bliss, the presi- dent of the Connecticut Association of 'the Collegiate Alumnae, will be the guest and will tell of the war work done by the organization. All Mount Holy0,ie people are cordially invited Young people of the United Church will hold a Halloween masquerade social in the church parlors Friday night when all friends are included in the cordial invitation. The Y. P. S. c. E. and the Cosmos club are making arrangements
 Miss Elsie Banks of Greenfield was delightfully."- surprised at a misceI- laneous shower at the home of Mrs Rose Verlie Soldini. at 345 Park street, last night. Fhe house was beautifully decorated in black and yellow The main feature of the evening was the fortune teller's booth T4yloa girls by her vivid descriptions of their bright futures. After a dainty lunch, the guests spent the rest of the evening in dancing and games. There were nearly 30 guests present. Miss Banks, who is the daughter of MT. and Mrs. Banks, who reside at Greenfield, is to marry MT, George Ferris of Fairfield on the day before Thanksgiving. Miss Banks is em- ployed at the BuIlard Engineering plant.
 The Bridgeport High School com merciaI class of 1918 will hold a re- union in the form of straw ride and dance at Newtown tomorrow night. All members of the class interested are requested to meet at the High school at p. m.
 It has been suggested by the Bridgeport Pastors association at their meeting held this week to have the churches in this city hold special services for the soldiers who have given their lives for their country's cause.
 Word has been received by John Reilly of Fairfield avenue to the ef- feet that Private Albert F. Campbell who for some time was employed in several central restaurants here, is recovering from wound received in his left arm, while in action.
 Elmer H Ravens of 9O5 Clinton avenue is i'll at his home with the in fluenza.
 Mrs. Percy Midford of Fairfield will spend the day in Greenfield Hill as the guest of Mrs. William Nichols.
 The regular annual meeting of the Bridgeport Ladies Charitable society will be held on Friday afternoon, Nov. 6, at 2:30 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Frank Staples of 549 Brook lawn avenue.
 Lieutenant J. Scarrett of the Ord nance department returned to the city yesterday, bringing with him his 5 bride. Lieutenant and Mrs. Scarretr who were married in Detroit on Mon- day, will reside in this city.
 Mrs. Hall Clarke will take charge of the Stacker Record campaign in Stratfeld and Southport. Mrs. Henry 1 S. Glover is taking charge of Fair | field, and Mrs. Susan Hawley is re- | ce!ving donations of records in this l city.
 The many friends of Private HuSf 6 B. Dewitt will be pleased to learn that n he is slowly recovering at the Base r, Hospital, Edgewood Arsenal, Edge s wood. Maryland, after a successful operation for empyenla.
 Mrs George sehanz and daughtez
 Miss Edna May, have returned l. 4 their home, "A Parrott avenue, after ; ! pleasant stay with friends in Orange N. J.