The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-09-22
STRATFORD
Special to The Tlmus)

Special to Tho Times)
 stratford, Sept 22-Never before in the history of strattord has there been such a celebration as tho one which took place here Saturday even ing. The affair was under the au- spices of the Red yeu and marked the formal opening of the moustrous carnival and trading post which will take place each afternoon and even ing of this week.
 A parade of about 15 visiting tribes from various parts of Connecticut started at o'clock. The procession was led by Fred NeCtIetou as grand marshal, assisted by Louis Peek and Charles Abercrombio. Music was fur nished by the fife ana drum corps of Ansantaewae Tribe, No. 34. of New Haven, and unit from the local High school New Haven was repre- scented by four tribes, Ansantaewae, Ninigret, Hammoouassett and Ton tonamo. This was the largest show ing from any city. After a three mile march the parade disbauded at the wigwam on Church street. A deliCi- ous corn and verison roast rendered Co the visiting tribes followed at which silver cups were presented to Mohawk Tribe of WauinEford for the largest number in line and the best appearance; to Putnam Tribe for coming the longest distance, and to the Wallingford Tribe for the most original Indian float
 After tho banquet a special car nival took place. A Perry and Cor man show of II Jazz babies drew a large crowd while in the cbildreu's world the merry-go-round took first place. Usual carnival concessions of games of chance were very well pat ronized.
 Jim Victor and his five Jazz devils furnished the best dance music that has ever been heard in this town. Many times during tlc evening l. was thought that the dancing would have to tako place at spot where there would be moro room than in tho hall on Church street Those who did not da-cc found much delight and interest in watching tho must cians CIrvcrly JuEgle their instruments I1 tho air.
 Tho big circus will begin tonight when n ai.s will bo offered. So there will be no doubt as to tho worth of the circus a special net will be given each afternoon and evening of this week on the carnival grounds. This act will bo on tight and slack wire and pcrf0-r~ a by the Flying Keolers Before On, afternoon shows which tnNo place at 4 o'clock, there will be a street parade of the actors each afternoon
 st Johns lodge. A. r. and A. NJ, will hold a meeting in the hall on Main street this evening. Tho Master Mason degree will be worked on one candldato by the Master Mason de- gree team of Stamford Lunch will be served after the meeting.
 Everything is in readiness for the flerco and Inst fight which will take place tomorrow. Polls win be open rom 12, noon, until S:3O Women may vote for the School Committee and for tho Library Directors
 The renodeIins going on in the Town Hall Is under the direction of John HUbbeIL
 George Bateman, the popular Jus tice of the Peace, has accepted a po- sirion as time keeper at the new Washington bridge
 Miss Ida Porter of Broad5ridge ave
 
 been a resident of Stratford, has novc-' 10 New Haven
 Contrary to previous reports, Judge Howard Curtis will not leave Strat- ford to take a position in the Bank Tuptcy Court
 Albert Anderson has been made as- sis1ant to Dog Warden Edward Man. chester
 Chief Allan Judson has resumed his duties a. the Fire House and has thus relieved Harry Flood Of his duties The vacation just finished Is the first which AIr. Judson has taken in eight years. There certainly seemed to be a missing link around Stratford Gen. ter during his absence
 Many StraGfOn5 women are inter- ested fin fhe golf tour aments which are going on at the Weatogue Coun- fry Club.
 One of the Sunday school class = composed entirely Of young women Oi ths Bethany church. met Friday even. ing at the home of their teacher. Mis-. Bartram on East Broadway. Tn, class has qExauized itself into q clul and will be known u-der the name O. the Willing WorkeTz." The officers are aS follows President Miss Grac, Hansen. secretary. Esther Sturde. vans. and treasurs-. Iva Lamphear These young ladies will receive c1asi pins as soon as they can be secured The dues of the society will be ve-, small Monthly meetings will be helt at the homes of the different mem. bers.
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