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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-17
VETERANS OF SPANISH
 WAR TO ATTEND MASS

The annual memorial field mass ar ranged by Gloucester Camp of the United Spanish War Veterans will be celebrated Sunday, May 25.
 This ceremony, which is dedicated to the soldier. sailor and marine dead. has been held annually for sixteen years at the New York Navy Yard. The requirements of the great world war made necessary the ex- tension of the facilities of the yard and many new buildings were erect ed. This served to curtail the space available for holding the ceremonies.
 Fort Green Park, which Is close to the Navy Yard, was looked upon as a fitting spot. The altar will be erected on the Myrtle avenue side, facing the great flight of steps which lead up to the Prison Ship Martyrs monument. There will be erected near the altar g. stand large enough for a. choir of two hundred voices.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-17
K. OF c. TROUP FOR
 VI4ADIvOSTOK.

At the request of United States Senator Phelan Of California, the Knights of Columbus have sent a headline vaudeville act t. entertain the American troops stationed at V1adivostok, Russia, on the S. s. Nan king. which sailed from San Fran cisco on Saturday, May 10.
 The vaudeville act consists of 40 performers and is known as the Col umbia Park Boys The party is sail ing to Japan, where it will perform at Yokahama and other Japanese points for the benefit of American sailors and marines stationed there. Tt is under the direction of Major Peixot- to and is making the tour on the i'm vitation of the Australian Govern ment and with the sanction of the U. S. State Department Senator Phelan's req,iect reached K of c. headquarters in New York just when the party discovered that it could not reach our men in Russia without fin ancial assistance Chairman William J. Mulligan of the K of c. war ac- dertook to finance the party to give Entertainments in Vladivostok, with the result that our men in Russia will now have headline vaudeville to relieve the tedium of reepin.; watch on tho Bolahev1kt
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-17
MARSHAL FOCRS PRAYER.
Supplication of tho CommandeT-fn. Chief of the Allies When He Be- gan the Attack that De-
 feated the Germans.

Prayer written by Marshal F'och on the eve of July IS, 1913, when he launched his great counter-offensive e against the Germans in France:
 70 Eternal Father, God of armies I offer to Thee the most precious blood of Jesus Christ Redeemer and Prince of Peace, at whatsoever hour of the day or night, In whatsoever spot on earth it may be when this Thy good gift flows upon Thine al tars in atonement for my sins. For all the needs of Thy Holy church, for the consolation of the souls de- parted, for the conversion of unbe- nevers and of sinners. for the dying now and throughout the days. I offer it also for the expiation necessary for the dreadful deeds of war, for our poor soldiers, for their families for those who command, for those who obey, for those who live and those who fall, for those who suffer, for those who die, for the wounded. for the sick, for the afflicted in mind and body. for all prisoners. for all helpers in each and every degree, by the saving virtue of the blood of the Lamb ever living yet ever immolated by faith, hope and charity given by Him.
 70 God. our God, hear our prayer and grant, Father of Mercy, all com passionate, that Thou Thyself be with us to Thy glory and the Salvation Of our souls.
 Hear our cry for France. for her friends for her enemies, within and without
 Do Thou from heaven help us and by Thy Holy Spirit send true peace on earth and good will among men that all may love Thee for Thy sweet s-ke, that all may love their fellow men. Amen.
 Heart of Jesus, have pity on us all.
 Queen of Heaven, hear our cry
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-17
PARK STREET CONGREGATIONAL

The subject of pr. Gerald H. Boards sermon at the Park Street Congregational church Sunday morn ing will be After the War What 2" Assuming that the Germans after more protesting sign the peace treaty, this country still faces an enormous. responsibility and a -ag- nificent opportunity. The future will be determined largely by the mental and moral attitude of our people toward bearing the burdens which the war and the causes that lay back of 1t have brought upon the world. toward the labor problem,i business competition, and the extension of mu- tually supporting relations among the nations of the world. These are some of the big things that will be discuss ed Sunday morning.
 In the evening an illustrated lec- ture which has proved elsewhere in tensely interesting and attractive to a large number of people will be given. Before the War" In both the ad- dress and the illustrative pictures the remarkable development of the negro race and the splendid service they have rendered the country in the Great War will be shown. The ser vice will open with community sing ing of "Old Folks at Home" My Old Kentucky Home" "OId Black Joe" and others of the negro folk songs The choir also will render some of the typical negro religious melodies such as Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" Co Down. Moses" Stay on the Field' will also be sung by the quartet. This service begins at o'clock.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-17
BENEFIT ENTERTAINMENT
 AT ST. THOMAS, FAIRFIELD

An entertainment of two evenings duration will be given by St. Thomas church. Fairfield, June and 4. The Children of Mary of the parish will have charge of this event and are now giving much of their time to make the entertainment a success.
 The proceeds of the benefit will be given over to swelling of the paro cllial school fund. Entertainments given by the Fairfield church in the past were events of enjoyment for all in attendance and the same guaran tee is given to the one that is coming
 City people can pass a no more enjoyable evening than taking a, troll ley ride to Fairfield and being enter tained in first class style. Ii is for a good purpose.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-17
TRIVIAL INJURIES REJECTED.

Not all the men who are applying to the Federal Board for Vocation al Education are entitled to it. Under the law the War Risk Insurance Eu- reau must pass upon the case and declare the injuries "compensa ble" or at least ten per cent. of a total disability. One officer claimed that he could not move the index finger of his right hand and informed the Board that he wanted the government to send him to the Massachusetts h. stitute of Technology for four years and pay him his compensation be- sides. A private who had the tip of a finger shot away desired to be placed in a western college for two years. These are samples of some of the rejecuons made by the Board. A SUD- port of s65 per month for a private or support at the rate of pay last re- ceived by an officer, together with all expenses paid for tuition, books. and supplies Is beginning to be re- garded as rather a desirable thing to have, and hence the cases which come before the Federal Board are scrutinized very carefully.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-17
FIT TO WIN AT UNITED CHURCH

At the usual Community Forum meeting to be held at the United Church, on Sunday evening. May 18th. an unusually attractive pro- gram will be presented.
 The use of the Forum has been turned over to the City Health De- partment. and the Government film, "Fft to Win" will be shown under the direction of pr. Walter H. Brown. head of the health department. These pictures are intensely interesting and throw much light on the question of social hygiene one that has come forward so prominently since the war began.
 Rev. Edward A. George, minister of the United Church will talk brief ly on, "Frankness of the Scriptures,' '' and Dr. Brown will explain the social hygiene question from the physician 8 point of view. These pictures are for mon only and have always drawn large audiences wherever shown.
 Noted army officers and eminent physicians in this and other countries are now grappling with this great social question. and 1t is being at tackled from a new angle, that of frankness and publicity.
 It is expected that the men of Bridgeport will avail themselves of the opportunity to see these very graphic pictures on a subject which so nearly affects the welfare of our City.
 There will be the usual musical prelude at 7:15 Tn.. and the Forum proper will begin at 7:45 o'clock. A male quartet will assist Mrs. Boards ley In the musical program.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-17
KINGS HIGHWAY AUXILIARY,

The Kings Highway Auxiliary. having completed its allotment of work, has disbanded for the summer. At it's closing meeting held this week, the captain, Mrs. William Hunter, was presented with a gold bar pin by the workers of the auxiliary as a token of appreciation of her faithful ness and splendid leadership. A re- port of the work done from June, 1918, to May. 1919, was as follows: Knitted articles, 231; surgical dress ings, 13,957; garments, 871. The fol- lowing workers are to receive recogni- tion: 500 hours work - Mesdames Osborne, Horsfall, Laing, Spargo;' 400 hours work Mesdames Mackie. lRees, Hovey, Black, Canf1e1d.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-17
MILITARY MASS AT BATTERY.

The second annual Mem orial Mass of our soldiers and sailors who died in the Great War will be celebrated at Battery Park on Decoration Day, Fri day, May 30. His Grace the Most Rev Patrick J. Hayes, Archbishop of New York and Military Bishop of the United States, will preside on 8 throne erected on the band stanN which will be used as a sanctuary The celebrant of the Mass will be the Right Rev. Monsignor George J. War ing, Vicar-Genera1 to the Bishop Ordinary. The Rev. Joseph C. Elem ing, Knights of Columbus chaplain and a former member of the New York Apostolate Mission Band, will preach the sermon. The arrange ments for the Mass are in the hands of various committees. The Hon Thomas E. Rush is chairman of the arrangene ents committeG
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-17
FRINGE IS ACTIVE,

LONDON. May 17.-Since the re- turn of the Prince of Wales from the army in France. he has been un- usually active in acquiring first-hand information on many subjects, and in royal circles he is referred to as ''the prince who learns things for himself"
 He is said to have brought back from France the unconventional man ner he acquired in his association with the troops of all ranks. The Prince rises at z o'clock each day and when there are no public en- agreements on his program he plays racauets. of which he Is exceedingly fond
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-17
BENEFIT FOR ST.
 VINCENTS NURSERY

On June 3, a dance will be given for the benefit of St. Vincent's nurs- cry by the Alumni Association of St Nincents at the Elks hall on State street
 The Sisters in charge of the nurs- cry are now attending to about 50 children. from a few months to 10 years old during the day, while their mothers are at work.
 The expenses of the nursery are met by voluntary contributions and benefit entertainments arranged by friends of the Sisters.
 The committee in charge is Mrs. Elsie Carroll, Miss Mildred Keane and Miss Josephine Li1Its.
 They expect to raise quite a large sum for the nursery
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-17
ST. PATRICK'S WHIST.

Tho whist and dance given Thurs day night at the Colonial hall by the parishioners of St. Patrick's was Q great social success, over 1000 per sons taking part in the games, and a large sum was realized for the church fund.
 Many handsome prizes were given the winners of the card games and dancing was indulged in until mid night. The music was furnished by Murray's orchestra
 The committee of arrangements were George Kelly, chairman; Frank Brennan, Patrick McGee and D. C. Guilty.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-17
ENTERTAINMENT OF
 ST. CYRIL AND METHODIUS

An interesting entertainment was given Thursday evening by the church societies at the church of Sts Cyril and Nethodius'. corner of Crescent and Church streets, which was great Iy enjoyed by the audience composed of the parishioners and children.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-17

Rev. Patrick McGivney, pastor. Low
 masses and 9:15. Children's mass
 8. Last mass 1o:so. Holy hour and
 benediction every Sunday evening at
 o'clock.
 Sacred Heart church. >715 Myrtle avenue. Rev. Richard Moore. LID,
 pastor Low masses 6, 7, s, g, 10 and 1 l. Sunday school after mass. Masses on Sundays at St. Joseph's Madison avenue, Rev. Hubert Dahme, pastor. celebrated as. follows: Low mass S30 and high mass 1o:30. Yes pers 7:30 D. m. Daily mass S:15. St Augustine's church corner of Washington avenue and Pequonnock street, Rev. James B. Nihill, P. R., pastor. Masses. Sunday a 6, '. 8, g, 10. Il Q. m. Evening services at 7:3o.
 St. Mary's, Pembroke street, corner of steuben street, Rev. Matthew J. | Traynor. pastor. Low mass al 7:3o and g. High mass at 1o:So; children attend the o'clock mass. Church of the Blessed Sacrament 1 Union avenue and Orange street. Rev. T. B. Smith, pastor. Masses at ', 8, and 1o:30 o'clock. St Georges Lith. R. c. church | Park avenue Sunday masses. 8 and 1O:3o. vespers and benedtction, 4 1 p. m. Week day mass, 7:3o. NJ. A. Pankovski, pastor. St. Michaers tPoIish, BIO Sterling street, Rev. AIphone L. Fislewsl<t pastor. Low masses. and s:15 High mass, 1o:3o. St. Stephens (Hungarian). Spruce | street. corner of Bostwick avenue, | Rev. stephen Chernitzky, pastor. Low ! masses, 7:So and g. High mass, | 10:3o.
 | Holy Rosary. ss5 East Washington avenue, Rev. De Toro, pastor Low l masses. 2, 7:30- Chf1drens mass, 2. 1 High mass, 10:3o.
 St. Peters. 521 Howard avenue,
 Rev. Thomas Kelly, pastor. Masses ] at 7:30, s:3o and 10:3o a. m. S. Johns of Nepomuck S1ovak, | 32o Brooks street, Rev. Andrew Ko-
 mara, pastor. Low masses. ' and s. | NnlIure1l Hlass' S- fl45h iAio~7o' | 10:30.
 | St Anthony's French R. C. church,
 The masses on Sunday will be al | 8:30 and 10:3o.
 | St. Patrtck's church, North avenue | and Thorn pson street, Rev. Father
 Lynch. pastor. Masses, Sunday at S, ', s. g, 10 and II.
 St Peters. 521 Howard avenue
 Rev. Thomas Kelly. pastor. Masses at | 7:3o, s:30 and 10:30 a. m. | Holy Cross Croathian, 450 Pine | street Pastor, Rev. Michael J. Go
 lob. Masses, Sunday, at 9:3o and 1o:3O o'clock.
 l Sts Cyril and Methodius. orner | Crescent avenue and Church street. | Pastor, Rev. Gaspar J. Pannick
 Maeses. Sunday. s:30 and 1o:3G | o'clock.
 | Polish National church, 45 Califor- | mia street Pastor, Rev. w. Blazou-
 ski Masses, Sunday, s:5o and 1o:3C | o'clock.
 St. Thomas church, tFairfeld),
 Rev. Father Blake, pastor. Masses at
 ', s:15 and 1o:30. Children's mass,
 s:15, with Sunday school immediately
 following.
 St. James (Stratford), Rev. Father | O'Connor, pastor. Masses 1880, S:3e 1o-sO Renediction after 10-20 ser
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-17

Even the devil is a polished gen. tleman."
 That's why you accent the '''toph" in 'fMephistopheIes."
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-17

'-The man in the street begins to fear we shan't smell a penny of in- demnity."
 Not a "scent"-if Germany has her way.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-17

"B1essed are the peacemakers.'s
 Blessed slow about 1t though aren'
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-17

Sacred Heart church. >71S Myrtle avenue. Rev. Richard Moore. LL.D-, pastor. Low masses 6, 7, s, g, 10 and II. Sunday school after mass.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-17

It's when we stand gazing at the dentists door bell that we shrink most from the pul.'
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-17
NEWS OF CATHOLIC CHURCHES
HOURS OF SERVICES IN
 CATHOLIC CHURCHES

St Charles, 1255 East Main street, Rev. Patrick McGivney, pastor. Low masses z and 9:15. Children's mass 8. Last mass 1o:3o. Holy hour and benediction every Sunday evening al ! o'clock.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-17

"A question for tree lovers-how comes the bark upon the beech ," Hanged if I know. I suppose some buffer must have run her ashore.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-17

Doctors declare that we wear far too many clothes.
 Some of them would even help a man to remove the ''coat'' from his
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-17

Masses on Sundays at St. Joseph's Madison avenue, Rev. Hubert Dahme, pastor celebrated as. follows: Low mass S30 and high mass 10:30. Yes pers 7:3O D. m. Daily mass S:15.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-17

St Thomas church, (Fairheld). Rev. Father Blake, pastor. Masses at T 8:15 and 10:3O. Children's mass, s:15, with Sunday school immediately following.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-17

Park Street Congre gattonal church, sorner of Barnum avenue and Park treet. c. H. Bear-ds minister: 1o;SO, sermon. 'After the War. What? p:05, Sunday school; 8. illustrated lecture, Tho Black Man In and Be- ,Ure the War;
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-17

Polish National church, 45 Califor- mia street Pastor, Rev. w. Blazou- ski. Masses, Sunday, 9:3o and 1O:3C o'clock.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-17

Church of Nativity, Carson street bnd Sylvan avenue: 2:15, Sunday chool; 3:l5, evensong and sermon
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-17

St James (Stratford), Rev. Father O'Connor, pastor. Masses 1880, S:30 1o:sO. Benediction after 1o20 ser vice
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-17

Church of the Blessed Sacrament, Union avenue and Orange street. Rev. T. B. Smith, pastor. Masses at '. 8, and 10:3O o'clock.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-17

St Georges Lith. R. c. church Park avenue. Sunday masses. and 1O:3o. Vespers and benedtctton. 4 p. m. Week day mass, 7:30. M. A. Pankovski pastor.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-17

St Michaers tPoNsh) BIO Sterling street, Rev. Alphone L. Ffglewskt pastor. Low masses. and 9:15, High mass, 10:30.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-17

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, II @. m. Evening services al 7:30.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-17

Church of Christ. William and Yer" lon streets. Breaking of Bread at 90 a. rn- Bible study at 12:15 ?. m Hoepela service at 7:30 D. m.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-17

Trinity church, Broad street and fairfield avenue. Rev. Father Ait
 'ua, rector; Rev. Father Carney, } ate: a. m, mass for Con1rnu- lion; 10 h. m.,( Maths; 10:3o O. 1n., biEh mass and sermon; T:30 ?. IT,, kloral evensong and sermon.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-17

Danish Lutheran church. A Bea,h freet. E. Wfrther, pastor. Service at Eso D. m.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-17

St Mary's, Pembroke street, corner of Steuben street, Rev. Matthew J. Traynor. pastor. Low mass at 7:3O and g. High mass at 10:80; children attand the 2 o'clock mass.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-17

Clhnrch of the Redeemer CUn1ver- eAa1Dc, F'a1rffe1d avenue. above Broad foeGf Fuov. W4Ham Wallace Rose, 4Hfar. Sermon at 10:45. Almost a.
 elue 0undAv su1ool at 10:l6 = 70 a+-.la -4-<
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-17

Second Baptist church, Arctic and Soesuth streets, H. Schuyler Foster. minister. Worship at 10:S0; subject, 'Cs1,ace Abounding": 7:30, a. mono pyue. 'Thberty Land" 1by Mrs. A. B. strickrand: 12. church school; 6:30 christtan Endeavor: topic, "Ldfe- ---the schooi of God" Leader, Mrs. Charles N. Beers. Speakers, Judge Paul H. lrilIer Wallace c. Taylor. John W. Moore, H. Schuyler Foster. Special music.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-17
Sunday Services
 Tn The Churches

St. Johns Episcopal church, Park md Fairfield avenues, Rev. Stephea tish Sherman. Jr.. rector. Services lt g. 1o:3o, and 4:45 o'clock. Sunday khoot at noon.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-05-17

The People's Presbyterian church. laurel and Park avenues, Rey. H. A. Davenport minister. Communion, path accessories and roll call, at 10:30. puuday school at IF. c. E at 6:30.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-08-27
HOW WILLARD WAS TRICKED

One of the stories that Jimmy John
son, erstwhile manager of Ted ('Kid')
Lewis likes to spring has Jess Willard
as its victim.
II picked up George (Boer) Rodel back
in 1912 or 1918 and tried my darndest TO
mako fighter out of him." declares;
Johnson Il nursed him along carefully
and finally secured fight for him with
Jess Willard in Milwaukee 1t was to
be a no-decision affair ten rounds and
| figured that If Rodel only could go the
route, no matter how badly beaten up
he was at the end. it would give the
Boer enough prestige to enable me to
land few more matches for him. which
would mean money for both of us
But one look at Willard and another at
Rodel convinced me that Rodel wouldn't
have much of a chance, unless | could
put something over Jess. So I waited
until that moment when the fighters
were nearly ready for the bell, and then
hustled over to Wizards corner and said
to Jess:
"'Go easy with him, Jess, go easy He's
weak here and | placed my hand over
by heart.
Willard said nothing. but I knew he
was doing lot of thinking That was
in November. 1918 and only the August
before Bull Young had come to his death
after fight with Willard The ooro-
ner's jury had exonerated Willard from
amy blame in Young's death, yet Will
lard, ever a tender hearted fellow, was
pretty we'll broken up by Youngs tragic
end And this Rodel fight was the first
since then.
COMPLETELY FOOLED
Jess started off easily against RodeI
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-08-27
Willard Handed a Lemon By
Johnston in Exhibition Bout
Jess Is Fooled Into Believing Opponent Has Weak
Heart-Kelly Has Hard Time Making Fighters
Stop Msneuvers When Storm Breaks
Strong Arm Methods Used
by JAMES J. coRBErr

and found but little trouble hitting my
man while the Boer was swinging like a
Chinese lantern in a typhoon. The fight
had gone only few rounds when VIII
lard had Rodel in a bad way, merely
from jabbing. And then he seemed to be
maneuvering for a knockout punch. At
that moment / shifted position so / could
get Wizards eye and when | did
put my hand to my heart.
Willard at once understood, and didn't
launch the finishing attack. Every time
through the rest of the battle, and there
were several. when Jess would have
Rodel wahbling I'd repeat the touching
of the heart, and willard would come
back quickly to recollection OF the sup
posed weak heart of Rode and the big
fellow, who could have finished Rodel
rather easily that night held off and let
the Boer go the limit"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-08-27
Crawley Wins the
Individual Rifleman
Championship Title

Caldwell. N. J., August 2e--The Ameri-
can evolutionary force team took first
place and four other places in the first
10 In the national individual match COM
pleted at the navy rifle range here to-
day. More than 1900 competed in the
event. which was shot at 2oo 500 and
1000 yards.
Sergt. r. B. Crawley. with a score OF
99-96-9+2S4, earned the title of champion
individual rifleman of the United States
Marine Gunner J. J. Andrews was Sec
oond with 9s-93-95-2S6; Capt. c. H
Brown, United States infantry, third
1896 -86: Gunnery Sergt., l.. v. Henson
American evolutionary force, fourth,
9S-94-91-2S3; First Lieut.. c. r. Christie
pherson, United States cavalry. fifth,
1oo-94 -s9-&S Corp. r. J. Titus, American
expeditionarv forces. sixth, 2S2; Capt r.
Mutually, United States marine corps,
seventh 80; Capt. f. p Cotton. American
expeditionary forces. eighth, 2S2: Second
Lieut.. J. f. Coppedge American cxpedi-
tionary forces. ninth, Isl; First Sergt. S.
Smith, American expeditionary forces.
TENTH 26f.
The first ~ marksmen received gold
medals. and the next "a silver medals