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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-07
Diary of a Fashion Model

SOMETHING to wear to an out-of-
 town wedding wps called for the
 other day.
 This dress had to be worn for three hours on the train. en reIte. and arrive at the church looking as fresh as a daIsy, as there would be nc opportunity for its wearsr to change. This gown also had to Dc . ssvviceGSle. dressy froek for other daylight functions in Its town nolne town"
 What 10 choose for such dress, which must combine durability and beauty, is always G bit pu1zlinE. The color must be dark. Taupe. navy and black are the three best colors for such & dress.
 Midnight blue was selected, because 1t Is the color that somehow holds our affections longest. and because 1t "goes" with almost anything. It can be worn with 6 variety of hats and suggests R change of costume. It looks well with hats of royal purple, black or henna- Three inexpensive but becoming hats and ono good navy blue dress will pre- sent infinite variety in any wardrobe.
 It was decided to avoid white on this gown. except possibly in a small de- tachAbie neck finish, because white Is 80 per1shahle.
 Midnight blue charrneuse in & beauti- fully luatrous weave was finally settled on as the material for this afternoon gown. Chantilly lace dyed dark blue was chosen for ths trimming. This lace is used iiAtly across the entire front and runs down on the sleeves in a cap. The rHce continues below the narrow belt into peplum. This belt Is French blue moire ErosErain ribbon. The neck Is cut round and is piped with old blue ribbon.
 A tiny white ruche may be inserted under the edge of the neck, showing q
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-07
slIvery Bark of the Yellow Birch.

The bark of the yellow birch can be compared with nothing else. The tree is unique among trees. The yellow birch, often better called the silvery birch, has a bark more dnsel-like than that of any other tree. It seems to have been made for campers to ad- mire, or perhaps, in an emergency, to use to kindle the camp fire, says Ed ward F. Bigelow in Boys Life. But do not allow the appreciation of the useful to overcome your appreciation of the beautiful. It Is true that the bark may thus be used for klndling, and it is also probably true that the removal of the loose bark does not in- jure the tree, but such removal injures the beauty of the tree, as you then de- prive 1t of its chief characteristic. The manner in which the bark breaks on the main trunk, expands and rolls back in ribbonlike, curls and strips, which long remain .attached and rustic in every passing, ,breezeS5 could not fail to elicit the admiration of every lover of the forest. :; r4
 It is noticeable that on old trunks the character of the bark is different. as there 1t is roughened by irregular platelike scales.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-07
Unheralded Heroes of theWar

By MARK ANDREWS

to see active service. He was q husky, energetic youngster, with stock of cool nerve and calm res0urcefulness that soon attracted the attention not only of his superiors in the ambulance seryico, but of the higher army officers as well. They often used him to carry import ant communications between advanced points and reslnlenta1 headquarters.
 Everything went well with the boy until only short time before the Ger mans signed the armistlce and put a stop to the fighting. In few days more he might have finished his experi- ences unscathed. and returned only such Q hero as are all Of the men who fought in the great war. But during the last great drive of the American forces he was intTusted to deliver some very im- portant documents from an officer in the field to headquarters, and while on the way was struck by fragments of a shell and badly wounded in one arm
 In a letter to his sister he describes his experience in the following words:
 T was wounded in action not long ago. As you know, I connected with a goodly portion of an Ss while travelling over a very unhealthy road, but ploughed on under my own power until reached 8 dressing station. There the lieuten- ant dressed my wound and told me to ie down and wait for an ambulance to take me to the rear.
 T explained to him that I had import ant documents which had to reach head quarters at a certain time. and that would rather beat 1t right along, assur- ing him that I could manage my ma chine with one hand. He objected, and I argued it out with him. Finally he al- lowed me to go after making me prom ige to report at the hospital as soon as returned from headquarters. So back went through the rain of boche steel and got safely to my station.
 Well, to make a long story short. beaucoup ceremonies were gone through. and as result I am now sporting a Croix de Guerre with a bronze star Later I received a written citation from my own commanding general"
 keane was still in the hospital when the letter was written.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-07
WHO CAN RISE TO OCCASION?
"UmbreIIa Regulations" Will Live in History.

With the passing of each rainy day 1t becomes increasingly strange that no benefactor of the race has been prodded, gouged or spattered Into pre- pairing a Manual of Umbrellas" Peo- pie have been carrying some sort of protection against the rain ever since anybody can remember, yet the only thing they have really learned to do well Is to lose umbrellas. No two persons, not even lovers, can walk un- der one umbrella without getting wet, and raincoats probably were first de- vised by man who tried to carry an umbrella over his wife's hat What excuse is there for the person who goes through a crowded street holding an umbrella before him in a charge bayonets fashion? An apology does not exactly meet the requirements after the tip of an umbrella rib has been thrust into some ones eye. Folded, the umbrella Is just as dan gerous, when some one comes plung- ing along the sidewalk holding the umbrella at an angle of about 45 de- grees ahead of him, tripping every one but himself. Then there Is the person who tucks the handle under the arm. so that an Innocent person may become speared on the sharp end which sticks out like a 60-foot tele- phone pole on a 15-foot truck. Fur thermore, wet umbrellas never were intended as partitions between seats, even at motion-picture theater. There is no desire to distract the best brains of the country from consider ation of war problems, but some sort of umbrella regulations are needed.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-07
ART LEAGUE GLASSES.

Glasses in weaving will be. con- ducted throughout the day, on We'd nesday of this week at the Bridge port Art League, on State street. On Thursday basketry will take up the day, and on Friday morning rugs will be braided. Garments for the Faith erless Children of France will be made on Friday afternoon. At the last meeting the question of organ izing another class was taken up and 1t was decided that. the new class be for current events A definite date has not yet been set for this class. but 1t is thought best to have It on Fridays, at o'clock in the afternoon.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-07
Wartime Footwear In Holland.

The manufacture of slippers with wooden soles and cloth tops is a war time industry which has sprung up In Holland. reports the United States de pGrtment of commerce. The upper and inner parts of the slippers are formed of twill, corduroy and woolen stuffs. All these materials are rela- lively cheap, and yet make comfortable md durable slippers. The cloth parts are made by hand and the wooden soles by machinery
 in view of the mounting prices of leather footwear, these combination slippers, which retail for the equiva- 1e'it of $1 q pair for the best quality, are selling rapidly. It Is claimed that they are entirely satisfactory for wear in the home and are practicable for women engaged in indoor occupations
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-07
WHAT SCOTLAND IS DOING
Thla Little Country Has Already ! CheerfuIly Done Very Much More !, Than Her Share,

We are pretty well acquainted in this country with the part Canada is talk Ing in the war. We have been advised from time to time of the individual sacrifices being made by the people to the north of us. We know only in 3 general wny what other people are doing. So 1t comes as refreshing news to hear from the lips of such 6 man as Harry Lauder the heroic work and sacrifices of the Scots.
 More than 300,000 Scotchmen are under arms, or have given up their lives in the struggle. And Scotland is small country. Tn the cities and towns there are no more eligible men no more men fit to bear arms. They have all departed. Scotland is land of old men and women and little chil- dren-and crippled soldiers. It is not the Scotland of three years ago, with husky Set of strapping young fellows tilling the fields and working in the mines and mills.
 Not only that, but the people do not complain. There are no riots because of the conditdons-nO murmurings against their fate The war is on; the ts will fight 1t out. That is the , t one finds in Scotland, among those old men and women and among the little children. It is the spirit one finds out in the trenches, where the Scottish soldiers stand on guard and meet the enemy face to face.
 The history of Scotland is too well understood to call attention to 1t here. The record of the Scots, made in the long ago, still is fresh in the mind of every one who knows history. So 1t isn't necessary to state that the Scots aya born fighters. that they are not going to give up. They have done in this war exactly what those familiar with Scottish history expected them to dc. And they will not fail at any time in the future.-Columbus Dispatch.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-07
THE NEW CLOTHES

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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-07
TOUCHED BY SERVICE FLAG
I'oungster on Brink of Disgrace Re. SeNed to Be Worthy of Emblem
 Displayed in Ills Honor.

sWhy the service flag?" Is an old West towns comes a new answer.
 A wealthy family in an Indiana town had son, who had never done anything to reflect honor on his fam lIy-a family which was proud of it's famous ancestry. He didn't enlist when thls war broke out, and then tried to evade the draft, but was com pelled to go in a recent call. He en- tered a training camp a few miles from his home town.
 Rules and regular life were hard for him. Smarting under we'll deserved reproof, he one night decided to desert. He slipped away from the camp and, under cover of darkness, made his way to his home In order to get his civilian clothes and better ef- feet his escape.
 Just as he was ready to scale the front veranda of his home he noticed the service flag In one of the houses great front windows. There 1t was In the most conspicuous place the house afforded-a great silk flag with it's one blue star.
 ''It's for me-" the boy thought.
 Through his mind passed the mem- ory of his life-a failure in winning any of the honors his family had wanted for him. No college diploma, not even a high school one, had he re- ceived-nothIng except this one star in this flag had he ever let his people claim as his contribution to the family famous name.
 He turned back toward the sidewalk. They'll get to keep that honor" he told himself. "I'Il make 1t bigger, too, " and he slipped back to camp, elated to find that his absence had not been discovered.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-07
Personal Mention

Raymond Bellew of srate street re- turned from New York state where he visited friends during the holidays.
 Miss Eleanor Painter of State street is visiting with friends in Hartford,
 Members of the Myrtle Sewing cir cle will be entertained by Mrs. Flor ence Wendt tomorrow afternoon at 8 o'clock at her home, S5S Hanover street,
 Mrs. Elmer Beardsley of 472 State street has returned from Hartford where she spent the holidays. as the guest of frienGN.
 Announcement is made of the en- gagement of Miss Helen Marie Jan sen, daughter of Mrs. J. C. Berkmark of Fairfield, and Harold Ransom
 ,. oods, son of MT. and Mrs. J. P. Woods of Harrison, N. Y. Miss Jan sen Is connected with the office force of the Bullard Engineering Works.
 Lieutenant John Allen, son of Mir. and Mrs. William E. Allen of LenoA avenue, has returned to Holy Cross college to resume his studies. Lieu tenant Allen was mustered out of the service on December 22.
 Joseph G. Shapiro has been re- appointed for the third term Corpora ton Counsel of Shelton. Connecticut. MT. Shapiro is chairman of the Leg islative committee for the state of Connecticut of the National Associa- ton of Credit Men,
 The regular monthly meeting of the Parent Teachers association of Fair field will be held at Sherman school, on Friday afternoon, January 10, at 3:45. Mir Smith will talk on subjects connected with the" school from the teachers standpoint, and Mrs. Hetzel will take the parents part. Members will be given an opportunity to ex- | press their views on the matter, Tea will be served after the meeting. A large attendance is anticipated. | Frank Mercer son of Mir and Mrs. | Charles J. Mercer of 99 Fairview ave nue, has returned to the Carnegie In- stitute of Technology in Pittsburgh, | Pa, after spending his holidays here. 1 Miss Anna McGovern, Miss Eliza | beth Spinning, and! Miss Mildred Hair
 returned to Lauralton hall yesterday i to resume their studies.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-07
HOUSEHOLD HINTS

When ivory ornaments become vel low or dusky, wash them well in soap and water with a small brush, to clean the carvings, and then place them, while wet in sunshine. Wet them with soapy water for two or three days, several times a day, still keeping them in the sunshine, then wash them again and they will be perfectly white.
 Cistern water may be purified by charcoal put in a bag and hung in the water.
 Let ham soak over night in milk. In the morning wipe the ham off and dip 1t into flour and dry Ham will be as tender as chicken.
 Ham that is boiled in a bag and kept in it will remain moist and ten der to the last slice. The greasy bag excludes the air.
 Liver should be thrown In boiling water after being sliced, then fried in lard or drippings.
 Wet your chopping bowl before put ting in meat, and it will prevent greasing it.
 It is much more economical to pre- pare meats with a dressing of some kind, since they go so much further.
 If link sausage is left in a dish of cold water one minute, then cut the length of the link with a sharp knife, the covering can be easily removed. Sausages retain their shape, and when served may be eaten with a fork only.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-07
COUNTY sUFFRAGIsTs TO MEET

Prominent men of the city will be guests at the luncheon of the mem bers of the Fairfield County Suffrage association at their meeting on Thursday at the StratfieId. The luncheon will be served at l o'clock. Among those present will be Mayor Clifford B. Wilson, Senator Alexan- der Delaney, Senator George B. Clark, Senator Frederick Bartlett William Chew, and Robert Blakesley
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-07
ALACE HAGAN RICE.

Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch" has delighted millions of readers since it was first published Is years ago. Few other first novels of any writer have scored so great hit as this literary creation Of Alice Hagan Rice, who was born in Shelbyville, Ky, 49 years ago this month. She was the daughter of Samuel and Sallie Hogan, and it was Alice Hogan that she began her ca reer as a. writer. Mrs. Wiggs" was
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-07

NEW YORK CITY boasts of being
 N the home town" of Americas youngest A. E. F. Croix de Guerre and United States army citation winner. This is Bertrand Keane, who first saw the light among the tall buildings of Manhattan island, in December, 1901, which fact, of course. gives New York hero who is now only 1T years old
 Three times the army officials rejected keane on account of his age. but the lads mind was made up to so to war
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-07

md undaunted by repeated refusal of lis services by the army he turned to he ambulance corps. and finally sue seeded in enlisting in the 3d ambulance company of the 18th division, at Bridge port, Ct. on May l6, 1917.
 After only a short period of training he persistent young Tank was sent lover there" and immediately began
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-07
PURITAN SHUTTING

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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-07
ANTS ANNUAL MEETING

The annual meeting of The Nation al Association opposed to Woman Suffrage will be held in Washington, D. C., at the National Headquarters on Thursday, Jan. 9th, 1919. The morning session will @open Eat I 1 o'clock. followed by a luncheon at the residence of the. National presi- dent, Mrs. James W. wadsworth, Jr., The afternoon session will open at 2:30. Connecticut hopes to send a delegation that will do honor to the sixty thousand women already enroll ed as Anti-Suffragi gists of Connecticut and to their untiring president, Mrs. Daniel A. Markham.
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-07

woman's first attempt at long fiction. Published in 1901, the book took the reading world by storm, and 1t was quite a celebrated authoress who was led to the altar in 1902 by Gale Young Rice, the author and play wright Since that time Mrs Rice las written several novels and nr- merous short stories, all of which have been successful.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-07
NEWS OF CLUBS
 FASHIONS SHOPPERS GUIDE

Twelve members of the Opechee Hub enjoyed themselves thoroughly last night at Kid Party" given 1t the home of Mrs, James Robinson If IFS Whitney avenue, The girls were clad in charming costumes and wore their hair in Curls. A buffet luncheon was served during the tourse of the evening. Present were The Misses Marian Halsey Edna Mohr, Lillian Manning, Eleanor and Grace Van Hise, Florence knablin, Jessie and Bessie Fitzpatrick, Jennie hnd Esther Jensen, Clara Stremple hnd Dorothy Irwin
 MT, and Mrs. Stack are receiving Congratulations upon the arrival of 10 pound boy born on Sunday at their home in Newtown. MT. Stack is the t2cal representative of the United States Department of Agriculture in furnishing reports on market and Erop conditions here,
 The Bridgeport Ladies Charitable society will meet tomorrow at the home of Mrs, E. w. Fairchild of Clin- ton avenue.
 Miss Kate M. Jenney, a teacher at he Prevocaional school, will sail for France tomorrow to take up canteen Work under the I, NJ. c, 4, Miss Jen- hey is very well known in this city knd has been connected with the school for several seasons, She has been spending few weeks in New l,, {oI~ Ha
 Lieut. Henry Erwin stationed at Camp Issoudum, France, has return kd to the United States and Is now spendins q ten day furlough at his home 43 Laurel avenue.
 Announcement Is made of the en- sagement of Miss May Bresky, daughter of MT. and Mrs Henry Bresky of 1902 Fairfield avenue to Harry NeuSs, son of Mir. and Mrs. Morris Neuss of Newark, N. J. Both Young people ara well known in this city. Miss Bresky, a graduate of the commercial class of the Bridgeport High school of 1916, and IS a member of several Jewish organizations in he city. MT. Neuss Is & member of the firm of Neuss & Vaughn and has been here a number of years
 Mrs B. B. Plumley of S27 State Street will be hostess at a meeting of the Fidelity Sewing circle on Fri day afternoon at her home, All members are requested to attend this first meeting of the new year.
 Members of the Mosaic club met at the Black Rock Shore and Country club this afternoon.
 Miss Celia Allen, daughter of MT and Mrs. W. E. Allen of Lenox ave- hue, has returned to St. Joseph's col lege in Emmetsburg, Md, after spending her Christmas vacation with her parents
 All members of the Ladies' Society Of St. Vincent de Paul are requested to meet tomorrow afternoon at 3:3O o'clock at the Nurses home on Lindley street.
 Miss Dorothy Leonard returned to the Ursuline Seminary in New Ro- ehelle yesterday after spending the holiday recess with her parents, MT. and Mrs. J. A. Leonard, of 121 Ere mont street.
 Installation of officers of the Lin coin circle, Ladies of the c. A. R., took place this afternoon at the Grand Army hall on Main street.
 Mir. and Mrs. John c. Rowland have teturned to their Park avenue home After short stay at Camden, S. c.
 Sergeant Robert Haley, stationed at Commack, l.. l., in the Aero corps division, is spending a few days fur lough at his home, 458 State street
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-07
TAPIOCA SALAD

juice 1-2 apca 1 diced 12 boiling add tapoca and until When cool add
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-07
BAKED HASH
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-07

Never keep vinegar or yeast in stone crooks or jugs. Their acid at tacks the glazing, which is said to be poisonous. Glass for either is better.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-07

A tablespoon of sugar added to the water for basting roast beef will give a rich brown color and improve. the flavor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-07
RELIABLE RECIPES
CAKE

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  vanilla Beat until smooth and Bake in moderate oven
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-07
FAVORITE PERMITS

  
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-07
CRIsPY, sPONGY CAKE

bowl abepoonfus moasses
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-07
GRAHAM PUDDING

of of n hours
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-07
DUCHESS POTATOES

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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-07

Bananas baked with orange juice are delicious.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-07

Installation of officers of the Lin coin circle, Ladies of the c. A. R., took place this afternoon at the Grand Army hall on Main street.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-07

kind, since they go so much further.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-07

Miss Dorothy Leonard returned to the Ursuline Seminary in New Ro- ehelle yesterday after spending the holiday recess with her parents, Mir and Mrs. J. A. Leonard, of 121 Ere mont street.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-07

Miss Anna McGovern, Miss Eliza beth Spinning, and Miss Mildred Hair returned to Lauralton hall yesterday to resume their studies
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-07

Charles J. Mercer of 99 F'airview ave nue, has returned to the Carnegie In- stitute of Technology in Pittsburgh, Pa, after spending his holidays here. .
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-07

Mir. and Mrs. John G. Rowland have returned to their Park avenue home After a short stay at Camden, s. c.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-07

The Bridgeport Ladies Charitable society will meet tomorrow at the home of Mrs, E. W. FairChild of Clin- ton avenue.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-07

All members of the Ladies' Society Of St. Vincent de Paul are requested 10 meet tomorrow afternoon at 3:3O o'clock at the Nurses home on Lindley street
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-01-07

Wet your chopping bowl before put ting in meat, and it will prevent greasing it.