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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-22
SUMMER FABRICS.

Pongee, tussah, and similar fabrics are having a great vogue this sea- son. Unquestionabl they are both serviceable and cool. Charming frccks and coats for children are made of natural pongee and for grown-ups it is used to develop dress es, both sport and tailored suits, and smart frocks
 Moire. which put in an appearance awhile ago and received much tenn porary attention, appears to have failed to make the lasting impression that was predicted for it, although it is being talked of for fall and winter
 The main objection to most of the moire garments shown this season was that the material was not of high grade and as every woman knows. and of the fancy weaves such as moire or brocade, must be of excel lent quality of the garments fashion ed from them have a cheap appear ance. Much of the moire shown this year has a papery look and suggests lining material.
 Silk voiIe, either printed or plain. Is favored for afternoon frocks A sheer silk usually forms the founda- ton or lining, although some dress makers us a thin net with good ef- feet.
 Printed voiles require no trimming of any kind, although narrow rib bon bands are often used or the dress is held in with a girdle of plain silk or satin. The plain color voiles are usually trimmed with bead, silk or metal embroidery
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-22
Society NeIUs
 Club ActiUities
THE NEW CLOTHES


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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-22
LIGHTNING HITS HIGH CHIMNEY
 OF AN ASYLUM

New York, July 21-Thonas A. Edison, working late Saturday nigh at his laboratories in West Orange, N. J., in accordance with the late working schedule that he evolved many years ago and still holds to retSiously in spite of his 72 years. did very practical and efficient fire duty in checking a blaze that started in one of the battery shops just as he was getting ready to leave for home.
 He was at work in the laboratory that he reserves for his personal use when the fire alarm sounded VII liam Malone, one of the night watch men, had come upon a very sizea ble blaze which had started from an electric spark. MT. Edison -eft his laboratory hurriedly, picking up some Of his employees on the way, and quickly organized a bucket bri- gade. He stood at the head of it and dumped the buckets personally and with vigor on the snapping flames Before the firemen had arrived he had the blaze out and was back put ting the finishing touches on his nights work.
 The damage, owing to MT Edison's S promptness, was slight. A fire in the Edison plant last year destroyed sey- era1 buildings.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-22
CRIN0LINE HAT
 TO BE MADE AT
 DEMONSTRATIONS

On Wednesday of this week at .oo o'clock, there will be millinery demonstration at the Food Hut on State street. A large number ol Rridgeport women have aireaoy a.yaiIed themselves of the oppor- tunity of learning how to make mats at similar demonstrations, and so many others have signified their m terest in this work that the Wednes- dav demonstration this week will De on millinery.
 Miss Gladys B. Green shows in one demonstrat ton how to make small hat out of crinoline, frame wire, ana covering material so easily that any one could make for a few ments what it would cost them much more to buy. Besides the small hat. the denonstra ton will include the de- signing of a .buckram frame, and the covering of the frame with straw or fabric. The making of trimming will also be deonstmrated and discussed
 The hints which Miss Green will give will be applicable to hats for grown ups or children, and just as nra ctical for winter millinery as sum- mer.
 On Thursday at 2:30 there will be a canning demonstration Mfs Green will can beets and berries which are typical of vegetables and fruits The ladies of Bridgeport and vicinity are cordially invited to be present.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-22
ETIQUETTE

In Honor of Baby - How soon after a baby is born Is it considered the proper thing for friends (not referring to relatives) to begin call ing to offer personal congratulations and to see the baby?" (Answer)- Birth calls'' are made after the child is a month old.
 Leaving Cards-"I know a wife can leave her husbands cards with her own when she makes a. formal call. But can Q man make such a call and leave a card for his wife, who did not accompany him?" leave cards for any of the women in his family.
 Returning Ca1ls-'If I receive a call for the first time from 9 new ac- quatptance, a lady, and wish to keep up her acquaintance, how soon should return her call?" (Answer) A first call should be returned written a week; surely.
 Shaking Hands-"In meeting two young ladies, one of which is an in- innate friend, and the other a slight acquaintance, in the lobby of hotel, with whom should the gentleman shake hands ftrst?" (Answer)-If one is nearer. than the other, shake hands first with the nearer one. If both are equally near, shake first with the older, if there is much diff ference in ages. If of about the same age, shake with your more intimate friend first.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-22
MIANy ENJOY FINE PROGRAM
 AT FESTIVAL
Miss Donaldson Gives Valu able Demonstration on
 Clothes and Canning.

Every one was happy at another one of the very enjoyable Twilight Festivals held under the auspices Of the Board of Recreation last night at the Barnum school. Commencing at T o'clock, the evening afforded much pleasure to those in attendance, until the close at 9:15.
 Before the program of the danc- ing, Miss Marion F. Donaldson, of the Food Hut, interested with d pleasing demonstration on many things of value to the housewife and mother She demonstrated how to renovate q mans shirt into a child's dress and the use of unbleached muslin in the making of rompers. An iceless re- frigerator was shown and various canned and dried fruits were demon- strated.
 Samples of the sort of books in the East Bridgeport Branch Library were displayed, in which great interest was expressed.
 Singing was first on the program or entertainment and Alvin Bruel led the chorus. The fairy dance by the lit tie Misses Helen Scully, Edith Lam- bert. Clara Reh and Mary Lyon, who were attired in captivating fairy cos tunes, proved an innovation and Snanish dances by the Misses Clara Reh, Tilda Lund, Mary Lyon and Virginia Hamilton. were well receiv- ed.
 Popular dancing followed until the close of the program. Ed Luthy Jazz Band provided the music for the dancing. Miss Helen Clark of Bar mum school faculty, was in charge ol tn edancing and was assisted by Miss Hazel Hayman.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-22
ARRANGE MOTOR
 PARTIES FOR
 SUFFRAGE MEETING

Several motor parties are being ar ranged by prominent suffragists Of the city to attend the special meeting of the Fairfield County Suffrage As sociation to be held on Thursday, July 24, at Ridgef1e1d. Mrs Charles Tiffany, chairman of the New York Democratic organization who has ad- dressed the suffrage association at the Stratfeld some time ago, and Miss Helen Boswell, secretary of the New York Republican organization, are to be the principal speakers.
 Following a luncheon, the afternoon session will be held at the home Of the Misses Maynard. Remembering the delightful meeting at Greenwich last month, it Is expected that many members of the association through out the county will be present.
 Those arranging motor parties in this city are Mrs. H. Willard F1eck. Mrs. J. Grant Kingsbury. Mrs. A. F.. Macdonald, Mrs. Thomas Taylor, Mrs. Samuel c. Shaw and Miss Maud Hall of Stratford-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-22
TEMPTING RECIPES
Fruit POlcnta.

Heat two cupfuls each of milk and water until boiling, add one teaspoon full of salt. sift fin one cupful of vel low corn meal, beat vigorously until free from Jumps, place over boiling water, cover and cook for two hours. Stir in one cupful of stoned dates and one-half cupful of figs cut in small pieces, add one-half cupful of broken nut meats, turn into a greased shal- low pan and set aside until cold. Cut into strips three inches long, dip in fine crumbs. then in beaten egg df- luted with one tablespoonful of milk and again in crumbs and fry on both sides in butter until well Drowned.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-22
Birthday Bio-Briefs Famous Women
ELIzABETHH CADY STANTON.

Elizabeth Cady was born at Johnstown, N. T.. Nov. 12, 1915. Her father was an able and respected lawyer. The idol of her father, he permitted her. while still very young, to go with him to his office. When women came in and began to talk about how unjust the laws were toward them, the little girl listened with intense interest. Of 6. fine mind, she. acquired an excellent education, so far as girls were permitted to ad- vance in schools at that time. Her resolve to right unjust laws was made when she found that there was not a college in the country that would admit her as a student, though she was abundantly qualified to enter. She was the first advocate of woman suffrage, her only supporter being a man of the negro race Frederick Douglass. She died Oct. 26. 1902.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-22
YACHT CLUES sKARNIVAL" IS
 BIG SUCCESS

The Salt Air KarnivaP' of the Peouonnock Yacht club opened last night at the club grounds at the foot of California street The grounds were handsomely decorated and there were many attractions to please vis- itors. The attendance was large. The executive committee in charge of ar rausements consists of Louis Brock, w. H. Brown, Frank B. Elliott, Frank Braithwaite and Wesley V. Crowell Every member of the club and every members wife is on the general committee.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-22
Goldfish FritterS.

Cover salt codfish with warm water let stand one hour, then drain and shred. Sift one cupful of flour, beat in gradually two-thrirds of a cupful of milk and add one-half cupful of the shredded fish, the well beaten yolks of three eggs and one-sixth of a tablespoonful of pepper. Beat until very light, fold in the stiffly beaten whites of two eggs and finally add two teaspoonfuls of melted butter. Drop from n spoon into deep hot fat and fry until well drowned.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-22
Personal Notes
 Entertaining Features
Social %JOttttiings

morrow morning at 1o:so o'clock at St. Mary's church. Rev. M. J. Tray nor will officiate. The bride will wear a charming frock of white lace and net and vii carry a. shower bouquet of bridal roses. She will have no at tendants and only the immediate fam flies will be present at the ceremony. Upon the return from their honey moon, the destination of which has been kept secret. the couple will make their home in Irvington, N. J.
 MT. and Mrs. Roy IF. Clark and sons of 1,010, Laurel avenue, are spending vacation time at Lake Quobog, Mass.
 MT. and Mrs Andrew l.. Rfser and son, Lawrence Riker, of Post Road, Fairfield are spending their vacation at Fhglewood camp, Maine, the guests of MT. and Mrs. James T. Roche.
 Miss Betty Leeds, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Norman Leeds, of I.ordship, is spending a week at Chatham Woods, N. H., Miss Katherine Bishops camp. Miss Leeds will enjoy the camp reunion and annual canoe trip l Mrs. Norman Leeds will be hostess at the meeting of the Thursday Luncheon club next week, when she will entertain at her summer home in | Lordship.
 Miss Helen Smith of Niagara Falls is spending vacation time as the guest of Mrs. R. J. Lynch of 52 Courtland street.
 Mrs. R. Anthony and daughter Helen and son Edwar1i of New Jersey are the guests at the home of MT. and Mrs. J. Hochheiser of Huntington Road
 Miss Margaret Hurley Of East | Washington avenue will spend her vacation at Twin Lakes
 l Miss Sara and John Sturges held g. delightful party at their home, Mill Plains, on Saturday evening when I they entertained a number of their friends. Games and festivities in keeping with the gypsy costumes worn by the guests were the diver- Esions of the evening.
 | MT. and Mrs. George Morris, Sea- view avenue, are making plans for a motor trip to Detroit, Mich, where they will remain for several days. They will return by way of Mag Falls.
 Mrs. William T. Haviland, chairman of the Golf committee of the Brook
 lawn Country club, has received an unusually large number of entries for the mixed doubles in the tournament which takes place tomorrow The | tennis tournaments committee with Mrs. Albert E. Macdonald as chair
 man, is completing arrangements for lthe event.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-22
LITTLE STRAW IN HATS.

Fabric hats are tremendously popu- lar this summer and the fabric range extends from the flmiest of nets to heavy faille or moire silk.
 A rather heavy grade of linen is used to develop some smart two and three-piece sets- consisting of hat and bag. or hat. parasol, and bag. Gre tonno also plays fairly important part, although it is not as much used as 1t was a year ago.
 Two colors are very much in the 1imelight in the summer millinery line-up-citron, and jade green. The all white hat is also a prime fla vorite and some very smart garden party hats in all white are shown with crown of crisp taffeta and broad briIn of.Georgette. net, or fine lace.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-22
Apple Snow.

Peel and Er-nte l large sour apple, sprinkle over it one small cup of powdered sugar as you grate It 10 keep it from turning brown, break into this the whites of eggs and beat all constantly for half an hour. take care to have it in a large bowl because it beats up very stiff and light: heap this in a rlaes dish. pour a fine, smooth Custard around it and scr-ve. It Is a delicate dessert.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-22
MANY ENJOY FESTIVAL
 IN SCHOOL YARD

The twilight festival of the Bar mum school held last evening was a delightful affair and enjoyed by hun dreds of people. The Community singing was under the direction of Alvin c. Breul Miss Helen Clark of Barnum school faculty was in charge of the folk dancing.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-22
MAY EXTEND
 RECREATION
 PLAN OF CITY

The extension of the city's recre- alton service was considered at a meeting of the Chamber of Com merce yesterday afternoon and Chairman A. B. Vincent, of the Re- creation Committee. was empowered to appoint member from all of the voting districts to take up the mat ter of more space.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-22
RATHER NEAT.

T object to admitting the plain tffrs ankle as evidence.'
 "On what grounds?"
 "Ahen1, your honor. this Is breach of promise suit and I don't want my clients judgment to appear at fault in passing up a pair like that"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-22
ARRANGING FOR
 ANNUAL OUTING

A committee to arrange for the
 summer outing of the Chamber of Commerce is looking up a suitable place and will report at the meeting of the entire organization to be held next Monday evening. The outing will probably be in the nature of a picnic with athletic activities.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-22
Dnie puRS.

One and onc-half cups flour, 2-S cup stoned and chopped dates. i 1-2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 egg, 1 cup milk, 1-4 cup butter and tea spoons sugar. Sift flour and baking powder. Rub fin butter. add sugar and dates. Mix to stiff batter with beaten GEE and milk. Bake in small Erca=ed pans in hot oven. Serve hot with lemon sauce.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-22
Ernnlnnt Pancakes.

Peel and slice tho eggplant, boil until tender. then drain and mash. Add wcl1-beatcn eggs, season with pepper and salt, add sufficient flour to make q soft batter and balSo on q sonpstone Friddlc.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-22

At tho present levol of prices. any merchant who advertises a bargain in The Times is going to get 1t read. even if he made an effort to place 1t in the most obscure corner of the paper.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-22


 g Curtis, are enjoying motor trip to New Hampshire and Maine.
 Miss Marion Cooney of the Graph ophone office and Miss Agnes Cooney of the Compressed Paper Box Co.,, left yesterday to spend a two weeks vacation at the Moose cottage, Fair field beach.
 Sergeant Alfred IT. Brecdbi1l, a member of the First Air corps head quarters, accompanied by his wife arrived in this country on Saturday on the steamer Manchuria. Sergeant Breckbilll. who is the son of MT. and Mrs. Frederick J. Breclobill of Bronx avenue, married a French girl on June 8 He enlisted in the air service Oc- tober, 1917, and arrived in France in December of the same year. Rev. Frank s. Child, pastor of the congregational church, Fairfield, and chairman of the Fairfield Chapter of the Red Cross, will be host at a re- ception to be given in the parsonage at o'clock tonight in honor of his daughter, Miss Ruth Child, who has recently returned from service in France.
 Miss Martha Taylor, daughter of MT. and Mrs. T.. J. Taylor, Greens Farms, is entertaining at her home several of her classmates of Vassar , college. Her guests include Miss Helen Clifford of New Bedford Mass, Miss Margaret Binder of Chicago, and Miss Isabella Miller of New York | Mrs. Robert Crossley, Brewster street, will chaperone her daughter Ruth and son Thomas and guest Ed ward Delaney of New Brunswick, N. | J., this week where they will attend Q dinner dance given at the Hotel -Aanville. The party will be the guests of MT. and Mrs. N J. Bowers, for several days.
 | Dr. and Mrs. J. Henry Callahan, l,l4S Fairfield avenue, will entertain tonight at their home in honor of Miss Florence May Callahan, who Is to wed Robert L. HatfieDJ of Newark N- J., tomorrow morning at lO:3C o'clock.
 Simplicity will mark the wedding of Miss Florence May Callahan, daughter Of Mrs. T. Callahan of 107 William street, and Robert L. Hatfield of Newark, N. J., which takes place to-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-22

Members of the Bridgeport Art League are arranging Q card party to be given on Friday, July 9, at the Ann Hathaway cottage in Beardsley park for the benefit of the cottage fund. Members and their friends and all those interested are cordially in- vited to attend and enjoy a pleasant afternoon.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-22

Mrs. Susan Hawley Davis of Brook lawn pary and her sister, Mrs. Victor s Curtis, are enjoying a motor trip to New Hampshire and Maine.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-22
Household Hints

Leather chairs-Grease stains may often be removed by care fully rubbing with a cloth moistened with henzine: then brush the spots over with we'll beaten white of egg, and polish with soft cloth that is not linty.
 To wash white silk-To wash white silk articles use lukewarm water and white soap, gently rubbing the soued places between the hands. Rtnse in several waters, and in the last put two or three drops of bluing. Roll tho garment up tightly in a Turkish towel and when nearly dry press on the wrong side with moderately hot iron.
 Every houselScepcr is likely to have pieces of tapestry carpstins with the figures worn off, when the back, per- haps, will be smooth and strong. Rip the breadths apart, beat all the dust out, then resew to have the seam come on the figured side. Tack the carpet down to the floor you wish to cover, very firm and smooth with the wrong side up; give it several coats of paint, any color you desire. The first coat should be thin, with plenty of drying in It. Whom finished the find 1t lcs5 work to care for than any oiIcloth. It will wear better, for i doesn't peel or crack.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-22

MT. and Mrs Andrew IL. Rfker and son, Lawrence Riker, of Post Road Fairfield. are spending their vacation at Fnglewood camp, Maine, the guests of MT. and Mrs. James T. Roche.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-22

Miss Marion Cooney of the Graph ophone office and Miss Agnes Coon ey of the Compressed Paper Box Co.,, left yesterday to spend a, two weeks vacation at the Moose cottage, Fair field beach.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-22

Miss Betty Leeds. daughter of MT. and Mrs. Norman Leeds, Of Lordship. Is spending week at Chatham Woods, N. H., Miss Katherine Bishops camp. Miss Leeds will enjoy the camp reunion and annual canoe trip
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-22

Mrs. Norman Leeds will be hostess at the meeting of the Thursday Luncheon club next week, when she
 will entertain at her summer home in
 Lordship.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-22

Miss Helen Smith Of Niagara Falls is spending vacation time as the guest of Mrs. R. J. Lynch of 52 Courtland street.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-22

Mrs. R. Anthony and daughter Helen and son E1dward of New Jersey are the guests at the home of MT. and Mrs. J. Hochheiser of Huntington Road
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-22

| Miss Margaret Hurley Of East | Washington avenue will spend her vacation at Twin Lakes
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-22

MT. and Mrs. George Morris, Sea- view avenue, are making plans for a motor trip to Detroit, Mich, where they will remain for several days. They will return by way of Niagara Falls.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-07-22

Simplicity will mark the wedding of Miss Florence May Callahan, daughter or Mrs. T. Callahan of 107 William street, and Robert L. Hatfield of Newark, N. J.. which takes place to-
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3 To 10 CARLOADS
MAIL UNDEL||vERE !:
SOLDIER MAIL IN FRANCE TO BE
REsHIPPED TO DEAD Let
TER OFFICE HERE.
BLAME The WAR DEPARTMENT
To improve Conditions a Force Of
Experienced Mail Clerks May Be .
Sent to Make Deliveries.

Waslnington.-From eight t oten car
loads of mail for American soldiers are
undelivered in France, Second Assist
ant Postmaster General Praeger told
the senate postoffice committee, and
thousands and probably millions" Of
letters addressed to the men overseas
will arrive in New York soon to be
sent to the dead letter office where
an attempt will be made to return
them to the writer's.
Blame for the failure to deliver
this mail was placed on the war de-
partment by Mr.. Praeger, who again
explained that the army authorities
handle all soldiers mail in France,
the postoffce department delivering
outgoing mail at Hoboken and receiv-
ing returning mail at the French ports.
Mr.. Praeger said one way to i'm
prove conditions overseas would be to
send force Of experienced mail
clerks to France to deliver the mail
to the soldiers.
Mr.. Praeger told the committee that
one reason tor the confusion in the
delivery of mail to soldiers was the
failure of the war department to keep
up it's index system. This same cause,
he declared, also was responsible for
the departments delay in sending out
allotments to soldiers and in reporting
casualties. s..-.