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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08

This is one of the subjects for further financial development grow ing out of successful domestic war operation of the Federal reserve sys- tenn, which the report reviewed in detail.
 Assuming that the leading nations of the world will be at peace for a long period of years, there seems to be no reason why an international arrangement of this kind should not operate as efficiently as our own gold settlement fund, which has cleared enormous transactions between dis tant sections of a country of vast area" said the report. "The saving of loss and expense incident to abra- sion and transportation charges and interest on gold trasferred will be enormous, and the advantages to the commerce of the world will be incal- culable''
 The report disclosed for the first time extensive operations of the Fed eral reserve boards system of regu- lating foreign exchange transactions of the past year to prevent dealings 
 maintained at all cable offices and these worked in close cooperation with other government agencies to detect enemy transactions. Total pur- chases and sales of demand and cable exchanges between dealers in the United States from Feb. 20, 1918, when the regulation became effect i've to Dec. 31, were SUBS, 900, 900 of which $3.737, 100000 or 72 per cent. were for exchange on Great Britain.
 The report told how the Federal re- serve system in this country func- toned in cooperation with the treas ury in tremendous war tasks of rais- ing Liberty loans, floating certificates issues, settling trade balances, dis counting billions of commercial paper assisting in the rationing of capital and providing a free channel for flow of credits to all parts of the country where they were most needed.
 The ability of the country to aib- sorb investments has proved to be far greater than has been anticipated, ' said the report, "and our credit struc- ture, although expanded, is llnsha:ke- able. We have no currency problems, and conditions are not comparable with those which existed at the close of the civil war
 The board predicted that banking credits now concentrated in this coun- try soon would be extended through the world with the development of foreign trade. Attention was called that even during the war strain the gold reserve maintained against Fed eral reserve notes never fell below 50 per cent, though only 40 per cent was required by law. This was interpreted as indicating a healthy condition nec- essary as a prelude to financing of foreign trade.
 The report stated that since the war began $31, ,452. 100000 of Liberty bonds and certificates of indebtedness
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08
DIR. DAY TO PREACH ON
 1.-THE GOSPEL OF PLAY

Dr. William Horace Day will give the last of the series of sermons on What Men Live By" at the United Church, Sunday morning at the ten- thirty o'clock service. His subject will be "The Gospel of Play" and he will discuss Jane Addau1s' great book "The Spirit of Youth and the City Streets" Play Is part of the gospel of the church. What shall the church do in relation to play, build up taboos against bad play or lead i'll giving the community a construc- ctive program of play?
 The organ and choir members for the morning service have been ar ranged in commemoration of Roose- welt Sunday. The anthem will be loft in Danger, Oft in Woe" Shel- ley, and the offertory Rest, Spirit, Rest" Rooke. At the twelve o'clock Mems Discussion Club, the discus sion of the League of Nations will be postponed for Sunday, and MT. John T. King will speak on 'Theo- dore Rooseevlt" from his intimate knowledge of MT. Roosevelt. The in- vitation to hear MT. King is extend ed to all men of the city.
 The Sunday school holds its reg ular session at twelve o'clock. AS 8 result of the Membership Drive the Junior Department has outgrown it's quarters, and in all the depart ments there are splendid classes for every age.
 MT. Arthur A. Shurtleff, of Boston with countrywide reputation as landscape architect, a member of the City Planning Institute of Rostor and advisor of the Boston Park and Recreation Corporation, is to be the speaker Sunday evening at the Com munity Forum. His subject will be "A Better Bridgeport The discus sion will be open to all. There will be musical prelude beginning al 7:15. Master Leo Daniels, violinist will play Gounod's Ave Maria, , Angels Serenade" by Braga, and Largo" Handel.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08

have been subscribed for and collect ed through the 12 Reserve banks.
 Re-discount operations between the reserve banks during the year were reported as $655, ,638, 900.
 Despite the big strain on the re- serve system the surplus over the re- quired reserves have fallen only s17,- 400, ,000 since the declaration of war. The so-called free gold, or surplus of reserves, on December 27, 1918, was reported as $528, 500, 900. Aggregate net earnings of the banks were s55,- 446,000 last year.
 The Federal reserve system now includes 936 state banks and trust companies, with aggregate capital and surplus of s75O. O.OO0,O0O and aggre- gate resources of about s7.339, ,000,- 900, the board reported. The num- Der of state institutions eligible for admission, including those now mem bers, is $500 with resources of about SIS, 900, ,000. Last year 6S6 state banks, with aggregate resources of about s2, O,0oO,O00 became mem berS.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08
LINCOLN-RoosEVELT DAY.

Rev. William Wallace Rose, pastor of the Church of the Redeemer, Universalist, announces special ser vices Sunday in conformity with the Presidents and Governors request to celebrate the memory of Colonel Roosevelt.
 Falling as this day does upon the Sunday nearest the birthday of Lin coin, Rev MT. Rose has arranged a double program in honor of both men.
 John T. King, one of the vice chair men of the Roosevelt Memorial com mittee, will speak of the Colonel as he knew him.
 '"The Greatness of Lincoln" a brief but comprehensive illustrated lecture upon the life of the great war presi- dent will follow
 Members of the Grand Army have been invited to attend.
 The doors open at 6:30, the service will begin as nearly 7:15 as possible. Church is on Fairfield avenue, above Broad street.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08
FEDERAL RESERVE BOARD ISSUES ANNUAL REPORT; WILLING TO START INTERNATIONAL COLD EXCHANGE FUND
Arrangement Would Be Similar to That Now Maintained By Board to Settle Balances Between Banks in United States Reserve System Includes
 936 State Banks.

Washington, Feb 8Willngness to undertake develop ment of an international gold exchange fund to facilitate f nanea transactions between nations without actual shipment of gold today by the Federal board its report for 19l8 This arrangement would be similar to that maintained by the board to settle balances between banks within the United States
 The fund might be developed among the Entente nations and few leading neurals but it is conceivable that all llzed countries may eventually be participants" said the board The gold would be deposited trust in gov ernment bank banks guarantee exchange obligations it proposed that the fund should be limited to current commercial and exchange tran sections.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08
SPECIAL SERVICES
 FOR THE BOY SCOUTS.

Nine years ago the Boy Scout movement began in this city in the hasment of the First English Lu- theran church when w E. Mcclellan turned his boys club into a Boy Scout Troop with himself as scoutmaster The boys of the original troop are scattered and one or two are dead. During the recent war several of these original Bridgeport Boy Scouts received special recognition and hon CTS because of their bravery, initia- tive and resoucefulness. MT. Nc Clellan is still scoutmaster also dep uty scout commissioner and together with Deputy Commissioner Malt land organized the second troop. deserve the honor due from the splendid growth of and good work done by the Boy Scouts. Troop No S2 is now connected with this church with the pastor as scoutmaster. Sun day being Scout Sunday, the troop will turn out in a body and in full uniform at the morning service and will be addressed by MT. Butler, the scout executive and the pastor. In the evening Troop No. will attend the service in body as the guests of Troop No. 32. Several addresses will be given after which Troop No. S2 will do the honors to Troop No. in the form of light refreshments. Troop No. 32 also have arranged for the Father and Son Banquet for Thurs Gay, evening, Feb. 13.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08
ROOSEVELT MEMORIAL SERVICE


 In accordance with the request of the National and State Governments, Park Street Congregational church will hold Roosevelt memorial ser vice Sunday evening. The address, by pr. Gerald H. Beard. will be on '"The Roosevelt Leadership of Today" Instead of recounting the life and character of Theodore Roosevelt, which was done the Sunday after his death, the address tomorrow evening will present definite principles and national purposes of which Colonel Roosevelt spoke repeatedly and for which his life stood, and apply them to the national and social needs that imme ediately confront us.
 A mems chorus will sing, and lead the congregation in singing patriotic songs. The mixed quartet choir will also render patriotic music.
 The mems class continues at noon it's discussion of reconstruction prob Items, which has interested many men the last two Sundays. John Ellam will lead in the discussion.
 In the morning Dr. Beard will speak on the gains that come through an open and expressed loyalty to Jesus Christ for both the individual and society. His subject will be
 Wearing the Uniform"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08
BOATS REQUISTTIONED

Coblenz, Germany, Feb. S-Sx tug boats and twelve other craft have been requisitioned by the American Third Army to patrol the Rhine River in the area occupied by the Ameri- cans. A lieutenant and from eight to fifteen United States marines have been placed on each boat but the German operating crews have been retained. The patrol boats flying the American flag dart up and down the river all day directing the traffic.
 Light feather vanity bags are ar ranged to fit into the fashionable big feather fans.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08
SCOUT EXECUTIVE
 AT NEWFIEID CHURCH

Sunday evening the Boy Scouts of Troop No. of Newfield Methodist church, Stratford and Central avenue will celebrate their anniversary by special exercises. The Scouts will at tend in a body. George Butler, the new Scout executive of the city will deliver the address setting forth the principles by which so many boys have been guided since this great movement started. The Scouts have proven during the War that their training has a practical value what ever the circumstances may be that call for their services. The Scout or chestra will be on the program. All are invited In the morning the pas tor, Rev. Daniel Morgan Lewis, will preach, drawing lessons from the life of Roosevelt
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08
PERSONAL TAX NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that by an act of the. Legislature, it is provided that every male person. between the ages of twenty-one and sixty years, shall, except as otherwise provided by law. be liable annually to pay a per sonal tax of two dollars for town and state taxes, in lieu of poll and com mutation tax" This tax is due and payable at the office of the tax col lector. Rooms 4 and 5, City Hall, Bridgeport, Conn.,, on and after Feb ruary l, 1919.
 The undersigned will be at said Of fee between the hours of a. m. and 4 p. m. for the purpose of collecting said tax.
 HOWARD F. SMITH, B4ba* Collector.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08
CHAUTAUQUA ASSEMBLY

2 The Tenth Annual Chautauqua As semlby is to be held this year in the High School Assembly Hall, on March 24th to 18th inclusive.
 The committee in charge of the program are securing some of the ablest lecturers and musicians in the country, and will soon be able to announce the program. It Is ex- pected that the popular prices of the Chautauqua. which is managed sole ly in the interests of Bridgeport s people, will be maintained this year.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08
MEMORIAL SERVICE
 AT SAINT JOHNS

A service memorial to Theodore Roosevelt will be held at St. Johns Episcopal church, Park and Fairfield avenue, on Sunday morning at 10:30 o'clock. The sermon will be preach ed by the rector, the Rev. Stephen Fish Sherman, Jr. The choir, under the direction of Mir. Alvin Breul, will render special music. Among the hymns will be the following: T Heard a Sound of Voices," by Thring; Tight the Good Fight with All Thy Might" by Monsell; For All the Saints, Who From Their Labours Rest" by How; and Guide Me, o Thou Gretat Je- hovah," by Williams.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08
Sunday Services
 In The Churches

6;S0. Special service at 7:3O. ''Roose-
 welt as l Knew Him." by John T. King. 'The Greatness of IAncoln," by !!G. N. Cross, illustrated. - Danish Lutheran church, S4 Beach street, D. Winther, pastor. Service at 10:30 a. m. Entertainment, music, rec itadon, Thursday, Feb. 20. 8 p. m. First English Lutheran church, Iau- rel avenue and Grove street, H, c. Aroh, pastor. Sermon to Troop 32, B,
 $. A, at 10:30 a. m. Troops and g
 will attend at 7:3O D. m. Sunday, school
 at noon.
 First German English Lutheran 1 church, Grand and Catherine streets,
 Rev. H. Wehmeyer, pastor Sunday school at g. German service at 1O:3O,
 English at 7:2O.
 l First Church of Christ, Scientist, ST
 Lafayette street. Sunday services at
 Il a. m. and ?. m. Sunday school at | 8 p. m. Wednesday evening testimo-
 nial meeting at 8 o'clock. Reading
 room, Security building, 1,115 Main street
 Second Baptist church, Kossuth and
 Arctic street: 1O:9O. Roosevelt memo rial address by William Collins, and address by c. T. Bochman of the Con-
 necticut Temperance Union, followed 1 by open forum at 12; 7:3O, c. E. Union service, II. s. Foster in charee
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08
STATE OF CONNECTICUT. DISTRICT OF BRIDGEPORT, ss. PROBATE COURT,
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January Z5, ITI5 Estate of Della Mccarthy, late of the town of Bridgeport, in said dis trict, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the Dis- trict of Bridgeport hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof for creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement Those who neglect to present their accounts properly attested. within said time. will be debarred a recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate pay ment to
 JOHN O'CONNELL
 Administrator. Or Shannon & Wilder. Attorneys,
 1188 Main Street. B6sA
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08

Stratford, Feb. S.---The poor, de- crepid trolley service again dug into the pay envelopes of the early-to-work portion of the community this morn ing, the cars being stalled between 6 and ' o'clock. Some were fortunate enough to get a jitney and were en- abled to arrive at their place of em- ployment on time, but the majority were compelled to punch the clock late.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08

St. Mary's, Pembroke street, corner Of steuben street, Rev. Matthew J. Traynor, pastor. Low mass. at 7:so and g. High mass at 1o:30; children attend the o'clock masa
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08

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., 1919-02-08

Church of the Biased Sacran ent, Union avenue and Orange street. Rev. T. B. Smith, pastor. Masses at T, g.. g and 1O:30 o'clock.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08

Masses on Sundays at St. Joseoh's Madison avenue, Rev. Hubert Dahme. pastor. celebrated as follows: Low mass S:30 and high mass lO:S0, Ves- pers 7:30 p. m. TD1i1y maas S:15.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08

CapAdian railroads ~sk government for SfteOo,o 900 for additional equip meis~ workers will demand increased wages in cooperation with those of the United States
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08

St. Georges Lith. R. c. church Park avenue. Sunday masses and 1O:30. Vespers and benediction D. m. Week day mass 7:30. M. A. Pan- kovski, pastor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08

St. Stephens (Hungarian), Spruce, corner of Bostwick avenue, Rev. Ste phen Chernitzl1y, pastor. Low masses 7:30 and g. High mass. 10:3o.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08
ROMAN CATHOLIC

St. Augustine's church. corner of Washington avenue and Pequonnock street, Rev. James B. Nihill, P. R.. pastor. Masses Sunday at 6, ', 3. g, 10, Il 8. IL. Evening services at 7:3o.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08

St. Charles, 1255 East Main street Rev. Patrick McGivney. pastor. Low masses, and 9:15. Children's mass 8. Last mass 1O:3O. Holy hour and benediction every Sunday evening at '.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08

St. Michaers (PoTsh), BIO Sterling street, Rev. Alphone L. Figlewski pastor. Low masses. and S:15. High mass, 10:30.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08

STAMFORD GARAGE---Under new management. Repairing promptly attended 10. Satisfaction guarau- teed
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08

St. Anthony's French R. c. church. The masses on Sunday will be at s:SO and 10:30-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08

The two most popular trimmings now are buttons and fancy stitching
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08

FOR sALE-Old fashioned 15 room house in Stratford. Gleason, 289O Main St, Stratford, Conn.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08

St. Johns of Nepomuck slovak, s2O Brooks street, Rev. Andrew Komera, pastor. Low masses. ' s.nd 8. Chill drens mass, g. High mass, 10:30,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08

Holy Rosary, 3S5 East Washington avenue Rev. Angelo De Toro. pastor. Low ma sses, 6, 7:3o. Children's mass. g. High mass, 10:30.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08

News items for publication in The Times may be left at Carten Bros. etratford Garage, Main street.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08

coRrEz C. ROCKWELL. plumbing and hea ting: jobbing a speciality. Cor. Msin and Hillside avenue, Stratfodd. D1o tf
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08

Services at Christ church will be as usual, Holy Communion at 8; Sunday school at 9:3G; confirmation class at 10; morning prayer and sermon at 10:45.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08

St. PatricIs's, s51 North avenue, Rev. John Lyncl,, pastor. Lo" masses, 7:3o and g. ClIildren's mass, 9:3o. High mass 10:3D.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08

St. Peters, 521 Howard avenue, Rev. Thomas Kelly. pastor. Masses at 7:30, S:3O and 10:3d a. m.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08

Harry Plumb of Judson place has just returned home, and has received his discharge papers. He spent very
 much of his time while in the service,
 in Italy, and has some very interest ing stories to tell. He has passed through several air raids, and has had a number of narrow escape from se- were injuries He spent much of his
 time In Genoa, and has visited other cities in Italy.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08

OCivet Congregational church, Main street and North avenue, Dr, Herbert $. Brown, minister. Church school at 9:45 Roosevelt nssmorial service at Il. J. s. c. E at 1. Y. P. S c. Fl at 6:So Scout service at 7:30.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08

The unusually mild weather has caused plants and bulbs to shoot up- wards, and people have had to cover them up with pieces of carpets and other articles to keep them down. In some places the bushes and young trees have shown indications of bud ding, and unless colder weather comes to hold them back the fruit crop may be seriously injured.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08

St. Johns Episcopal church, Park and Fairfield avenues. Services at 8, 1O:9O and 4:45 o'clock. Sunday school at noon. The rector will preach in the morning; the Rev. MT. Farce in the afternoon.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08

United Congregational church, cor ner Broad and Gilbert streets, Rev, William Horace Day, D. D., pastor 10:3o '"The Gospel of F1ay,' pr. Day. Anthem, loft in Danger, Oft in Woe, ' Shelley; offertory, Rest, Spirit, Rest, " Rooke; 12, Sunday school. Mems D1s- cussion club, MT John T. King, ''The- odore Roosevelt'' 4, Junior c. K; 6;15, Senior c E.; 7:15, Forum prefnde, Leo Daniels, violintst; 7:S0, Community F'o- rum, 'A Better Bridgeport" MT Ar thur A, shurtleff.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08

West End Congregational church, Colorado avenue. between Fairfield avenue and State street, Rev Ralph H. White, minister; 10:30, sermon, "A Modern Isaiah; F, Sunday school; 6:3O, Y. P. $. c. F.; 7:S0, stereopttcon address. 'FIn Far Shansi"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08

Universalisb Church of the Redeem CT. Fairfield avenue, above Broad street, Rev William Wallace Rose,
 pastor. Lincoln Roosevelt Sunday. Address at 10:4s, '"Fhe Gospel Accord ! tnS to Roosevelt" Young Peoples at
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08

--Ir. Berger and family have moved from White street to a, house situated on Stratford avenue, in Bridgeport.
 For some time they have been occu- pying a part of the Porter homestead on White street, but decided to move to larger quarters which will bring
 MT. Berger much nearer to his place of business.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08

Park Street Congregational church, corner Barnum avenue and Park street, Gerald H. Beard, minister; 1O:3O, public worship; sermon, Wear ing the Uniform; 12:05, Sunday school; mems classes; 7:3O, The Roosevelt Leadership for Today i; mems chorus.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08

The services in Bethany church to- morrow will be as usual. The pastor
 Rev. William Nichon, will speak in the morning at 10;S0, and in the even- ing at 7:3O. The Sunday school will meet at the close of the morning ser vice. The Young Peoples meeting will be held at 6:45, followed by the evening service at 7:3O. All are cor dia1y invited to attend these services
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08

First Methodist church, Fairfield avenue and Broad street, G. M Brown, pastor: 10:3O, sermon, "Roose- welt, Methodism and the Centenary; {; 12, Sunday school; 6:3O, Epworth League; 7:so, illusctrated sermon, American Investments in Democ- racy,"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08

Kings Highway Congregational church, Spring street, near Noble ave- nue, J. E Rees, pastor. Worship at 1O:SO and 7:30. Sunday school at F.. Y. P. 5. c. E. at 6:30.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08

Christ church, Courtland street, John G. sadtler, rector. Services at 8 and .1O:30 a. m. Sunday school at noon.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08

First Presbyterian church, State street and Myrtle avenue, Alexander Alison. Jr, pastor. Services at Il and 7:3o. Rev. Dr. John Alison of Pitts tJurgh, Pa. the pastors brother, will speak. Evening service will be patri- otic, MT. Alison relating his Overseas Experiences" Sunday school at 9:45, Beginners at Il. Test our welcome!
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08

Washington Park M. E. church, Barnum and Noble avenues, Rev. A. F Campbell, minister. Morning ser mon at 10:30; subject, 'Roosevelt's Mission and Memory" Sunday school at 12:1O. Epworth League at 6:30. Evening address at 7:30, "The Report of Caleb and Joshua" Look for the unexpected in music and song.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-08

Trinity church, Broad street and Fairfield avenue, Rev. Father Atkins, rector. Rev Father Carney, carate: & a. m., mass for Communion; 10 a. 1n., Maths; 1O:30 a. u., high mass and sermon; 7:3O D. n,, choral evensong ard sermon.