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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-07
U. S WAR PICTURES

Americas Answer the remark able war picture issued by the Divis- ion of Films, Committee on Public Information, which is now attracting so much attention at the George M. Cohan theatre in New York, will be seen at the Park theatre for three There will be two performances daily, at 2:3o and s:3O p. m.
 Americas Answer" is the second in the Governments series of Fol lowing the Flag to France" pictures, and is designed to show just what has been accomplished during the first year of Americas participation in the World War. It presents the wonder full Smile dock Somewhere in France" built on swamp land by American soldiers; refrigerators, rail- roads, great storage warehouses, wa ter dams and other American activi- ties needed to keep our million and more men in France; 1t shows how the American soldiers live, how they are fed, how proper sanitation is pro- vided, how they are cared for in the field and base hospitals in ease of ill., llCoS OA AIiIul IL pAStOl lAc1lAESo LALC great American salvage department, where halfworn clothing is renovated, the utilization of old and discarded shoes and hats and other economic industries; it shows how an endless stream of American-built trucks keep supplies going to the front; the camouflaged guns the acres of shells and other ammunition, the American aero squadron, and, finally, the ac- tual fighting, in which American sol diers have brought undying honor up- on themselves and their country. "Americas Answer" is a picture that every American, by birth or adoption, should see. It will make ones taxes seem lighter and the buy ing Of Thrift Stamps and Liberty Bonds. as we'll as contributions to the Red Cross and other war charities,
 more than ever a glad and patriotic
 privilege.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-07

Washington, Sept. 7-In a corner of the National Museum here almost in the shadow of Colonel Rooseveit's stuffed heart beast and of the restored dinosaur is a government bureau de- voted to translating letters written in more than a score of languages by the mothers, fathers and wives of Amer ican soldiers. It is the foreign lan- guage section of the war, risk insur- ance bureau which dispenses soldiers and sailors pay allotments and family allowances to the dependents of fight ing men.
 In Chinese, Hebrew, German, Ital- ian, Grek, Scandinavian French, Spanish, Polish, Russian, Slovenian, Esthonian and dozen other tongues come in the letters from foreign lands, pouring out thanks to the American government for remittances which have kept the wolf from the doors. Hopes and hardships of the war, and proyers for Americas success are ex- pressed in fervent phrases by these foreign correspondents.
 America is welcome to my son for L1l0 GOu-B1NSn ldSh dIlOGug "IOl6 all Armenian woman recently. T live in neutral country, but my heart and my neighbors' hearts are with you, wrote a widowed mother from North European country" Hundreds of let ters contained similar expressions.
 My wife and I pray three times a day for the United States and her bles- sed armies" wrote a Rumanian fa- ther.
 Interspersed are hints of great pow erty which the checks from Washing ton help to ameliorate. A few letters contain inquiries or complaints that payments are not greater. Each let ter must be turned into English by a corps of trained translators, hastily gathered in recent weeks. Then the inquiries pass through the hands of clerks who may spend most of a day wading through yards of files of sol- Hers names addresses or army or ganizations which inquiries failed to give, or careless soldiers neglected to record properly.
 Finally the answers are written in English, turned back into the original languages, and sent on their way to a foreign land. Many carry para graph of good wishes or encourage ment which make them not merely business notes, but messages of god cheer from America. The greater pro- portion of the letters go to Italy and 1 Greece.
 Two score translators and stenogra-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-07

phers do this work, directed by Mrs. M. Crenshaw, around whom the or ganization grew up. The principal translator is Dr. Aurelio Palmieri, Italian scholar, master of a score of languages and dialects.
 Important as this foreign language section is to the war risk insurance buretu, t is one of the smallest divi- s1ons. The entire bureau has approx- imate1y 11,000 employees, 10000 of whom are women. No other govern ment bureau has so many civil em- ployes, and no other man in Washing ton does so much hiring as W. A. Mo kenzie the chief clerk and immediate boss of these 11,00O. Yet Chief Clerk Mckenzie can not hire all the women typists and stenographers he needs The exodus of several hundred school teachers. employed during the sum- mer as clerks, leaves vacancies which even the civil service commission has difficulty in filling, though salaries range usually from $1,oo0 to $1,2O0 a year.
 As American armies grow, so must the bureau grow. Already 1t handles 160,000 letters week. Every Mon day morning between 60,ooo and TO- 900 letters, the accumulation of two days, pour in, to be slit open read. sorted, and referred to the proper sec- ton, where information is gathered for an answer.
 The Bureau has on file $500 appli- cations for allotments and allowances, and nearly 5,500,00o checks have been sent out since last December. Now they are going at the rate of a million month. In addition, the bureau has taken care of 3.3oO,OoO applications for government life incsurance. Var ious sections of this big government department are housed in twelve buildings in Washington having 310,- 900 square feet of floor space.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-07
FIRST M. E. CHURCH.

At the First Methodist church at 10:00 tomorrow morning the Mems Assembly will discuss some Methods of Making the World Better" and what part men may have in it. The assembly is getting ready for a vigor- ous campaign in the months to come.
 The Epworth League is to have it's rally service tomorrow evening under the direction of the cabinet It will hold it's first business session of the fall next Thursday evening and com bine with it delightful social hour. Active work has begun in this de- partment of the church.
 Tomorrow evening the pastor, G. NJ. Brown, will speak on Taking It Easy" the morning theme will be, An Adequate Faith" and will em- phasize the need of a faith sufficient to satisfy the requirements of these days of turmoil and trouble. The quartet has returned from it's vaca- tion and will give a full measure o1 music both morning and evening.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-07
WEST END

Charles Ray has been seen in many Paramount pictures produced by Thomas H. Ince and in every case he has given screen patrons signal satis- faction. His next appearance will be in "The Claws of the Hun" at the West End theatre which has announc- ed the production for today, matinee and night. This is a war picture but it is about the happenings in our own country. The plotters of the autocrar of Berin try to extend their machina- tions to a great munitions plant, and are thwarted by youth who has been called a stacker because, to save his mother from death, as he believes he has not answered the dictates of his conscience and gone to the front.
 Fatty Arbuckle in Good Night Nurse" two acts; Allies Official War Review; Mutt anad Jeff cartoon and Big V comedy will also be shown.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-07
WHAT'S GOING ON IN THE WORLD OF THEATRES AND AMUSEMENT
LYRIC

One of the most important an- nouncements made by the manage ment of the Lyric theater in making public the completion of the contract with the Century Play company of New York City for the production of the famous farce comedy, Johnny Get Your Gun" which will be the at traction next week. Those who pay more than superficial attention to the history of the theater will realize just what this means, the production of a play that enjoyed run of more than a year in New York, a year on the road, and one of the best of it's kind ever produced by an American au- thor.
 Johnny Get Your Gun" is a play with a punch, heart interest and yet so full of comedy that the oft adver- tised phrase "a laugh a second" really comes true. The story was written by Edmund Lawrence Burke and revised later by Miss Dorothy Donnelly. As vehicle for the Poli Players it is ideal for every member of the cast to share in the spotlight of high hon. ors and calls for company of extra ordinary artists. The opening scene that of motion picture studio on the California coast will furnish nov city. The humor is delicious and the stage business is perfect.
 Today the final performances of 'Lilac Time" will be given and those who have not yet seen 1t are advised to procure seats early. A large ad- vance sale has been recorded for this afternoon and evening, but there are few choice seats left. Any of these can be reserved by telephone or in person and will be held until the usual hour before the rise of the cur tain. The first of the seasons photop1ay concerts will be given tomorrow evening when Charles Ray will be featured in that we'll known comedy, Hearst -Pathe news with the latest pictures of the doings of "Our Boys on the battle front and a, concert throughout by the well known and popular Lyric orchestra. Two per formances, at 6 and o'clock will be given and the usual Sunday evening prices will prevail.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-07
POLES

Saturday is relaxation day. Laugh while the opportunity affords, and don't forget that one great means of stimulating laughter and the health that follows Is by seeing. PoHs mag nificent offering of photoplay and vaudeville.
 John Barrymore, now appearing in the first of his Paramount productions "On The Quiet" is one of the best means of beginning the laughter treatment. It is riotous side-splitter based upon the proposed marriage of an estimable girls to a absolute son of wealthy parents, and not only carries social significance but also embodies all the funny episodes that may be viewed in metropolitan surroundings.
 Hearst Pathe News, also glimpses the naval activities of the United States and Great Britain in foreign waters, shows New York's big labor parade in support of government policies, and shows other interesting sights and scenes in America. William LeMaire & Company, ''The American Aces of Spade" give com edy colored character touch to the program. Their line of talk is new and funny from beginning to end. Another pair of funsters are the famous pair, Tooney and Norman, ir a new skit. They also offer the mos excruciating of all comedy dialogue 1T smooth and snappy manner. The Dartos exhibit the gentle ar of jugglery in difficult cycle-bal- ancing episode.
 Dora Hilton, ,Broadway's 1ates operatic hit, departs from the ordi nary and sings for edif1cation of al audiences conceptions from the fight | ing lines.
 Hill and Alderman, the we'll knowr pantomine artists, in one of theil original and best effusions, program a repetoire of super-laughter antics Announcement is made tha Hearts Of the World will open a Polls Sunday night, September Is one performance only, with two per formances during the remainder O. the week. It will close on Sunda! night, September 22. Reserved sea sale will begin at Polls September g
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-07
Photographers to
 Show Air Raids

London, Aug. 7-Evidence Of the destructive character of the British air raids upon Thionville, Germany is afforded by aerial photographs which have just arrived from France.
 The first photograph which was taken during the raid on Thionville. July 15 shows the starting of a big fire caused by bombs, among the roll ing stock to the East of the freight station. The second photograph, taken by British airmen over the same place on the following day shows charred remains of several trains visible upon the track. The freight station and nearby buildings have been burned The original fire developed into 2 huge conflagration, which was onlv arrested ultimately on the river bank
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-07
COLONIAL BALL ROOM TONIGHT

Tonight at the Colonial in Fairfield avenue the first of the seasons Satur- day evening socials will be held, to continue every Saturday evening for the winter. The ball room has been thoroughly renovated, Murray's or chestra has been engaged, and all ar engagements for the comfort and amusement of the patrons have been made. Popular prices will be the rule. Colonial ball room is the city's chief recreation center, and Prof. Guilty invites all who like dancing to participate in it's benefits. Come to- night and bring your friends.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-07
ST. PAUL'S CHURCH.

On Sunday next the Sunday school of St. Paurs Episcopal church, oppo- site Washington Park, on Kossuth street. near Barnum avenue, will meet at 12:1O immediately after the morn ing service. This change in the hour is back to the old hour and an nounces a complete reorganization of some of the departments as new teachers and formation of new classes. All the old time scholars who were once members of the school and the present enrolment are given a most cordial welcome to the new opening.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-07
PARK

Mollie Williams great show will terminate it's engagement at the Park Theatre tonight, the speed, class and varied offered have filled the popular house daily. "The Queen of Hearts" " grippingly dramatic play by Miss Williams and company has also, been indorsed. as has the clever work of the comics, Ted Burns, Emil Casper, and Billy Porcella, who are seen in the musical comedy part of the show
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-07
METHODIST
 CHURCH SERVICES

The William A. Sunday Evangelis- tic association is bringing some strong speakers on the program at Newfield Methodist church. Dr. Colby speaks tomorrow morning at 10:3O. In the afternoon at 33O there will be a great patriotic service addressed by Major Raymond, U. s. A., Dr. Colby and Frank Goodman. In the even ing at 7:S0 Frank Goodman will speak on "Amusementss" when he will tell the story of his life as an international gambler, a leader of the underworld in New York city, how he came to hit the trail and what the new life in Christ means to him. He should be heard by all The meetings continue next week every evening but Saturday.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-07
ST. GEORGES CHURCH.

The services at St. Georges church, Clinton and Beechwood avenues, dur ing the rest of September will be con- ducted by the Rev. Percy Norwood, of Berkeley Divinity School, Middletown, who is taking care of the parish in the interval between the rector's leav- ing to join his regiment and the ar rival of the newly elected Vicar
 The Parish school will open for the year this Sunday with opening ser vice at 11:45, conducted by MT. Nor wood.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-07
CAPTAIN MORGAN WOUNDED.

New York, Sept. s.-Capt. Charles Davis Morgan, acting major with the royal field artillery, British army, has been severely wounded in action while fighting in Flanders, according to a cablegram received here today by his parents, Col. and Mrs. Richard H. Morgan.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-07

washington Park Methodist church, Barnum and Noble avenues, Rev. A. F. Campbell, minister. Sunday school at 9:45. Preaching service at Il. Ser mon by the pastor. Epworth League at 6;30 Evening sermon at 7:S0 Preaching by the pastor.
 First Methodist church, Fairfield avenue and Broad street, G. M. Brown, pastor: 9:45, Sunday school; Il, sermon. An Adequate Faith; I6:3o, Epworth League; 7:sO,. sermon, Taking It Easy"
 Universalist Church of the Redeem ero Fairfield avenue, above Broad street, Rev William Wallace Rose, minister. Service at Il a. m, Ser mons in Stones" Sunday school at 10. Kindergarten at Il. A cordial welcome to all
 Grace M. B. church, corner Fair field and Clinton avenues, Rev. A. J. Martin, pastor. Sunday school at 9:45 a. m. Public worship at Il a. m. and 7:3O p. m. In the morning the pastor will have for his subject, The Church Militant" The evening subject will be, "The Dilemma of the Philippian Turnkey" EpWtorth League devo- tional meeting will be resumed after the summer vacation at 6:30 D, m. Election of trustees and official board meeting will be held Monday evening at o'clock. A serial study on the subject of Prayer" will be taken up at fba | Wednesday evening at 7:45 o'clock. 1 Calvary Baptist church. Connecticut avenue and Bunnell street, Rev. W. B. Oakley, pastor: 10:30, morning worship. sermon by the pastor; 12 o'clock, Bible school session; 6:3O, Y. P. s. c. E. service; 7:30, evening gos- pei service
 | Newfeld Methodist church, strat- ford and Central avenues, Rev. Dan- iel M. Lewis, pastor. Morning wor- ship at 10:30. Sermon by Dr. W. W. Colby. Sunday school at noon. Pa triotic mass meeting at 3:30. Ad- dresses by Major Raymond, U. s. A., Frank Goodman and Dr. Colby. Ep- worth League at 6:45. Evening wor- ship at 7:30. Address by Frank Good- man, "Amusements." Services each evening at 7:45, excepting Saturday Red Cross work Thursday and Friday afternoons.
 | First German-E English Lutheran church, Grand and Catherine streets, Rev. H. Wehmeyer, pastor. Sunday school at g, Gerron and English. German service at 1O:3O. English ser- !vice at 7:30.
 German Evangelical Lutheran St. Paulus church, 66 Harriet street, Rev. F. W. Klein, pastor. Sunday school at 9:15; in chapel on Hollister Heights at 10 o'clock. Morning service at 103O. Evening service at 7:30. First English Lutheran church, Lau- rel avenue and Grove street, H. c. Aroh, pastor. Sunday school at 9;3O a. m. Sermon and annual meeting at 10:30 a. m.
 First Church of Christ, Scientist, S71 Lafayette street. Services Sunday at Il a. m. and p. m. Sunday school at Il a. m. Wednesday evening testi- monial meeting at 8. Reading room First Bridgeport National Bank build- ling.
 Bridgeport Christian Union, new
 home, G4 Thomas street. Dedication address by Rev. G. M. Brown at : o'clock Sunday afternoon. Also eighth anniversary service of one of the con lverts.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-07
, Sunday Services
 In The Churches

Church of Nativity, Carson street and Sylvan avenue: 2:15, Sunday school; s:15, evensong and sermon.
 Christ church, Courtland street, John c. Sadtler, rector. Services at 8 and 1O:45 a. m. Church school at S:30 a. m.
 St. L,uke's church, Stratford avenue and Sixth street, W. H. Jepson, rec tor; s. Holy Communion; 10, school; 1o:45. morning prayer and letters from "our boys"
 St. Georges church, Clinton and Beechwood avenues. Sunday, a. m.. Holy Communion; 10:30 a. m, Maths, altar service and sermon; 11:45 a. n., parish school.
 St. PauTs Episcopal church, Rev. Benjamin F. Root, rector: a. m., Holy Communion; 10:30 a. m., prayer and sermon; 1910 p. m., Sunday school; 7;30 p. m, prayer and sermon
 Trinity church, Broad street and Fairfield avenue, Rev. Father Atkins, rector; Rev. Father. Carney, curate: 8 a. n., Holy Commupion; 10 a. m. Maths; 10:3O a. m., choral mass and sermon; 7:30 p. m., choral evensong.
 St. Johns Episcopal church, Park and Fairfield avenues, Rev. Stephen Fish Sherman, Jr., rector; Rev. Ray mond Leeds scofeld, assistant. Ser vices, a. m, celebration of the Holy Communion; 1o:30 a. m., prayer, ante communion and sermon. The rector will preach; 12, noon. Sunday school, Kindergarten and Bible classes. The Bible classes and kindergarten will meet in the parish house.
 United Congregational church, cor ner Broad and Gilbert streets. Pas tor, Rev William Horace Day, D. D.: 1915, Sunday school; Il, "The Un- known God,'' Rev. William Sage Wool worth, Jr. Anthem, Like as Hart, " Spence. Offertory. Let My Prayer Be Set Forth" Woodman; 4, Junior Christian Fn5leavor. Wednesday, 7:45, church night, in charge of Red Cross Auxiliary.
 West End Congregational church, Colorado avenue, between Fairfield avenue and State street, Rev. Ralph Herbert White, pastor: 9:45, Sunday school and meeting of the Brother hood; Il, sermon, "A Christians s Creed" Holy Communion.
 Olivet Congregational church, Main street and North avenue, Dr. Herbert S. Brown, minister Church school at 9;45. Worship at Ii and 7:3O. Seats free.
 First Presbyterian church, State street and Myrtle avenue, Alexander Allison, Jr, pastor. Services at II and 7:3O. Preaching by the Rev. Dr. All exander Alison, of Cold Spring g-on- Hudson, N. Y. School and mems class at 10. Beginners, II. Test our well come!
 Peoples Presbyterian church, Lau- rel and Park avenues. Prayer at 9:3o School at 9:45. Sermon on "Seducing Spirits" by the pastor at Il. c. E. al 6:3O.
 Trinity M. E. church. North avenue Rev. John Patterson, pastor Sunday school at 9:45. Service for those en. tering school at Il. Epworth League rally at 6:3O. Preaching at 7:20; topic Elijah" Prayer service at Wed nesday. The Ladies' Aid will hold z rummage sale in the basement of the church on Tuesday, Wednesday anc Thursday beginning at 1:3O D. m Shoes, dresses, suits, etc, will be fol sale
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-07

St. Mary's, Pembroke street, corner of Steuben street, Rev. Matthew J. Traynor, pastor. Low mass, at 7:30 and g. High mass at 10:30; children attend the o'clock mass.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-07

Until further notice the last mass at the Church of the Blessed Sacra- ment, Union avenue and Orange street, will be low mass at 10 o'clock instead of 103O a. m.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-07

When a motorist is caught knock ing people down and then running away, it should be perfectly legal for everyone else to run over him as much as they please
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-07
ROMAN CATHOLIC

St. Augustine's church, corner of Washington avenue and Pequonnock street, Rev. James B. Nihill, P. R., pastor. Masses Sunday at 6, ', 8, g, 10, Il a. m. Evening services at 7:30.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-07
THE UNIVERSITY
 SCHOOL
 S36 Fairfield Avenue. 27fh Year Ranins Sent 0E+h

AEIH I edI b6gInS D5pG. Z0JIl. Elementary and advanced subjects covering high-school and earlier grades, in preparation for college, technical and professional schools. business, and the large preparatory schools.
 Every student given individual in- struction by experienced teachers. Thorough work; no red tape; shorter courses. Outdoor and indoor ath- letics.
 Applications for admission should be addressed to Vincent C. Peck, Head Master, Bridgeport, Conn.
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-07

The aircraft managers should re- fleet that almost any kind of plane at the front is of more use than a re- port of the most learned debate about them.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-07
TRANSCRIPT LETTERS
 RECEIVED IN WAR RISK BUREAU

Two Score Workers Do Enormous Amount of Work and l5eOOO Letters Are Read Weekly Then Sorted and Information Gathered For Replies Which Bring Cheer to Relatives of Men in Service of Work CTS Hampers the Replies Which Must Be Sent
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-07

Sacred Heart church, 71S Myrtle avenue, Rev. Richard Moore. IL. D |, pastor. Low masses, 6, '. 8, g, 10 and II. Sunday school after mass.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-07

Another most appropriate place to put those slackers who don't register, is on the mine sweepers that fre- quently take a premature trip sky ward
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-07

St. Georges Lith. R. c. church. Park avenue. Sunday masses and 1o:SO. vespers and benediction D. m. Week day mass 7:s0. M. A. Pan- kovski, pastor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-07

Masses on Sundays at St. Joseph's Madison avenue, Rev. Hubert Dahme, pastor, celebrated as follows: Low mass 8:3o and high mass 10:30. Yes pers 7;S0 p. m. Daily mass
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-07

St. Stephens (Hungarian). Spruce. corner of Bostwick avenue, Rev. Ste- phen Chernitzky. pastor. Low masses, 7:30 and g. High mass. 10:3o.