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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-17

Now for the little frock with the coatee. Isn't 1t smart looking? For the trimming upon the little coatee you could use either braiding or worsted embroidery. The latter is a bit more youthful, perhaps.
 This little frock would develop very well in flannel - say a honey color. For the embroidery you could use the blues and greens which match up well with it. The little yoke that shows just bit, as a vestee, is most at tractive with it's thy buttons of self color.
 And then is the little frock with the Peter Pan collar and kimono sleeves gathered on to a yoke which goes down over the shoulders just the tiniest bit. This would be charming in figured cha1lis with collar, cuffs and arrows of a plain color-pink, or whatever color predominates in the challis. The collar and cuffs might be ever so attractive in linen or or gandie.
 Which will you have? Truth to tell it's hard to choose be;ween them. Why not have them an?, You can make them yourself, you know, and the little maid can use all three ot these frocks. Ask her, if you do not believe it!
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-17
TAKING CARE OF WOODWORK.

It isn't necessary to wash woodwork every week if proper care is taken of it. First of all, dust it frequently. For floors. use a string mop or a broom covered with a bag and sweep occasionally with a soft brush. When you think it absolutely neces- sry that floors should be washed, use soapy water Wiring the cloth very dry, rub with even strokes and wipe day at once. If spots remain atfer washing, SCOUT, wipe clean and dry. Wipe off spots and finger marks around floor knobs, handles, window latches, etc, frequently, using a dampened cloth. It will save labor and wear
 If the woodwork is not of the fin ished-of variety you should beware of using too much water, soap or cleaning powder; they discolor the wood
 For painted woodwork use a cloth well wrung out of light suds made with white soap. Soap applied di- rectly softens and dulls the surface of paint
 For enamel paint use hot water. This dissolves grease and frees dirt. It does not harm gloss. But the use of soap will dull the enamel.
 On oiled, vanished and she1lacked d woodwork use an oiled duster or mop. i When dingy and black, wash like the paint To revive the finish, rub with a cloth on which has sprinkled little linseed oil or some good furniture polish.
 On waxed floors only dry mops and dusters should be used. Avoid the use of oil because it softens the wax and so allows the dirt to settle ill it.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-17
BISHOP CONFIRMS 24o

Bishop Milan conferred the sacra- ment of confirmation on class of 240 at St. Stephens church on Spruce street yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock. The class was composed of 40 adults and the remainder were children of the parish. Each mem Der of the class had individual spon- sors instead of the usual program of two for the whole class.
 Bishop Milan was assisted by Rev. Blake of Fairfield; Rev. Dahme of Massicotte, Rev. M. J. Lynch of St. Peters, Rev. Chornock, Rev. Panik, Rev. Kovalchik, Rev. Sascary of Newark, N. J., who preached the con firmation sermon, and Rev. Bellois of Hartford.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-17
PRIVATE RECITAL BY VOCAL
 PUPILS
Mrs. Granniss Will Open Her Home Thursday To
 Present Her Students.

Mrs. Mary Morse-Grannfss, well known soprano singer, and leader of the Women's Liberty Chorus, will present her vocal pupils in private recital at her home, S54 Noble ave- nue, Thursday evening, November 50. The program with eighteen mum bers is well chosen and has a number of compositions by Cadman, the Amer ican composer, Chopin, Schunann, and other interesting selections by well known composers. Mrs. Ulah Coates Haines, pianist, will be the as- sisting artist.
 The program will open with the chorus singing, Blow Soft Winds by Vincent and will be followed by:
 Soprano solo-''I Come To Thee" Cavo Roma; Miss Sadie Wilson.
 Soprano solo-'"The Swallows D Corven; Miss Henrietta Harrison
 Contralto solo-''Life," Blumen- thai; Miss Alys Moddell. Soprano solo-'Lethe," Booth; Miss Cora Walsh.
 Contralto solo-sHeaven Is My Home" Savage; Miss Edna Brewer.
 Soprano soio-'Fairy Pipers,' Brewer; Miss Madeline Bullock. Contralto solos-(a) Indian Love Song" Cadman; (b) Cradle song,'' Vannab; Miss Lillian Williams.
 Soprano solos-(a) 'Blue Bird Waltz" Hummer; (b) "Just A Wearyin' For You" Bond; Miss Eun- ice Newman.
 Piano so1os-(a) Prelude, Chopin Ulah Coates 'Haines. Contralto solo-'sThe FuIfillrnent Il from Hymn of Thanksgiving" Maun- ' Mrs Mary Soprano solo-''Ave Maria" Bailey; Miss Gertrude Paradise i Contralto solo = 70 Dry Those Tears,' Del Riego; Mrs. Wm. Freder- i ick
 1 Soprano so1o-"o Sea, Dreadful, l Sea- Delibes; Miss Isabel Gregory. 1 Tenor solos - Selected; MT. Lewis 1 Granniss.
 Contralto solos Shadows l Bond; b "'I Love You Truly" Bond Miss Viola DeWo1fe.
 Soprano solo-t'Fiore Che Langue,' RotoIi; Miss Lois Blake Almond Blossoms" Pes
 talozza. Accompan:sts, Leslie Fair. | child and MT. and Mrs. Frederick B | Granniss.
 | The chorus includes the following | Sopranos Jane Adam, Mis-: Grace Abercrombie, Miss Lois Blake Miss Vera Broad, Miss Madelaint Bullock, Miss Edna Brewer, Mis-: Gladys Downes,- -Mrs.-IIoward- Cor. ham, Miss Isabel Gregory, Mis-: Henrietta Harrison, Miss Mary Kirkorian, Miss Rose Zotian, Mis-. Leila Mosher, Miss Marguerite Me Cabe, Miss Eunice Newman, Mis-. Ruth O'Neil, Miss Gertrude Paradise Miss Elizabeth Reilley, Mrs. ~iarence Primrose, Miss Mabel Vreeland, Mis-. Sadie Wilson, Miss Cora Walsh. | Contraltos-MisS Edna Brewer, Mis-: Viola DeWolfe, Mrs. William Fred erick, Miss Druscilla Henry, Miss Ally. Moddell, Mrs. Mary Matson Foulds Miss Lillian Villains.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-17
PARENTS BLAMED
 FOR FAULTS OF
 CHILDREN

Miss Gratia L. Rice, Juvenile Court Officer, in an address before the mem bers of the Olivet church made last night, told of the utter neglect of the children in the alien home, in matters of education, honesty and justice. Foreign-born fathers and mothers, in order to obtain money, practically
 make criminals out of their children and force them to go out and bring in money, regardless of whether they obtain it honestly or not, declared the speaker.
 With illustrations of several in stances which have come under her observation, Miss Rice noted that the majority of children who come to the Juvenile court would have never seen the inside of a police court, if their fathers and mothers had been more interested in their welfare. Miss Rice noted the appalling number of ju- venile criminals listed in the police records of Bridgeport.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-17
DO YOUR MIRRORS REFLECT
 CARE?

What is more annoying than to seat yourself before a mirror that is cloudy and spotted? A little care and attention will keep mirrors in the best of condition and make them last twice as long.
 Rubbing them frequently with soft paper keeps the glass clear. Of course they must be washed at times and then a clean, 1intless cloth should be used. Wiring it well out of clear water or water to which kerosene, alcohol or washing soda has been added. To get a clear glass you must work quickly with even strokes and wipe a; once with a clean, dry cloth or tissue paper.
 Glass may be dry cleaned with a paste made by moistening a fine pow der such as whitening Rub on the glass. let dry, then polish with a cIo.h or paper. A chamois makes an ev cellent cloth for the last rub-on an shine.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-17

Of course, before the passing of the housemaid, and before the sub stitution of laundr' es for washer-wo- men, the little maid was dressed in white all the year round. Those days are among the past Now we are con- fronted with the problem of making the little maid less dependent upon the laundry, but no less youthful than before. And it is a real problem!
 These designs are here to help you. They are no less youthful than smart and no less smart than simple to make. But let us see just how they are put together.
 There is that first little model with the sash that ties in front. That is made up in jersey. Wool jersey really is splendid for the kiddie, because it is so soft and not uncomfortably heavy. It is perfectly straight little frock with large buttonholed sits through which the sash is strung. Why not make the dress proper of white jersey cloth and then make the cuff, unique little yoke, and deep band about the bottom of delft blue, yellow, brown, rose color or pink jersey? Have the round buttons of the same color.
 The sash might be all white, white with colored ends, or might be en- tirely colored.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-17
HINTS FOR HOUSEWIVES.

The best way to, freshen up last years velvet or velour frock or hat is to place the garment or hat in the bathroom next time hot baths are on, or the clothes can be hung in the kitchen when washing day comes around. The velvet or velour should be thoroughly brushed first, but you will be surprised at the good effect the steam has on the material.
 To remove stains from gray kid shoes, dip a perfectly white p ece of flannel in little ammonia and rub over a cake of white soap; then rub the kid gently un f the soil is remov- ed, changing the piece of flannel as it becomes soiled.
 If your leather furniture looFs dull and worn, wash the dirt off with warm water and a sponge, then " pc with a cloth wrung out of hot milk and varnish wi, h a white of an egg. It will make it look like new.
 If your cravanette or rubberized raincoat has become stiff and wri kled from disuse, lay it on fiat surface and scrub lightly with soap and water; rinse and then put on a coat hanger to dry. Never use gasoline for anything of this sort, as it injures the rubber.
 Glass shoppers have a way of sticking firmly in ter jars, and no amount of turning or twisting can remove them. In such a case, first apply a few drops Of sweet oil to the neck of the stopper and let it stand a few minutes so as to soak in be ween the stopper and the neck of the bot tie. If this does not loosen it, apply heat to he neck of the bottle v 2 cloth wruhg out of very hot water
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-17
FAMOUS WOMAN e ADDRESSES UNITED
 CHURCH FORUM

Beatrice Forbes-Robertson Hale, celebrated actress, authoress and lec- turer addressed the United church Community Forum last night, charac- terizing the investigation or L w. w. members and stated that the methods taken against them were not practi- cal. She said the movement of the radical leaders would become very small if newspapers would not feature their activities to such a great ex- tent :'-.
 The speaker declared there could be no revolution in this country, nor could there ever be sociaIstic gov ernment She said England faces a far more complete Industrial turn over than does this country She also outlined the canss of the unrest of the workingmen in the United States and stated that mOnotoI1y of naachin- cry production robs the worker of initiative
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-17
LONDON WOMEN ARE BRIDGE
 CRAZY

London, Nov. 17-fWi1l some one introduce a lady to a London bridge
 club with vacancies? Good social
 standing. First class references
 That was an advertisement which
 appeared in the personal column of
 a London paper not long ago, and it
 helps to illustrate the remarkable ra-
 pidity with which the bridge club has
 returned to favor since the end of the
 war It is true that to an extent card
 clubs for women fourished right
 through the years of fighting, but they
 have become far more general during
 the last year, and there is every in
 dication of a big boom during the
 coming winter, particularly with re-
 gard to bridge
 It is very difficult to find a woman's
 card club with vacancies: very many of them indeed have a good1y waiting list of members who want to be- This applies both to the ultra fashionable clubs, which spell ruin to any woman who has not got an elastic banking account, and to the suburban "card circ1e,'' which caters for the most everyday woman-
 A woman member of West End | bridge club says that quite trade has grown up round card club member ships, owing to the difficulty of secur- i ing vacancies Many women are glad i to pay a substantial bonus for an in troduction to a club and though re- | putaib1e clubs discourage any such | dealings there is no doubt that 3 good deal of it goes on sub rosa The
 same woman added that women play i for higher stakes than was formerly l the case; many women belong tc 1 more than one card club and play
 regularly each day. Once the fasci-
 nation of it grips a woman to such
 an extent it is as bad as any drug. Shopkeepers also declare that the
 number of women's card clubs has ! increased considerably during the i last few weeks, judging from the de mand for card and card playing re- | quisites- Moreover, it is said, there is par ticu1ar increase in the number ot l Little women's C1ubs''-circ1es of g few women friends who meet at each | others houses several afternoons o1 evenings each week The members of such would dispute it being called [ a card club; nevertheless it is so and comparatively such little clubs'' dc even more harm with the every day women who belong to them than the ia shfonab1e card clubs among women whose incomes are not vital1y affected even by big losses.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-17
.SOEG EXPRESSES FEELINGS OF
 6 CLUB

Over 5000 people were included i1l the large dance and entertainment given by the employers and en- pioyes who have joined the shop be- fore six o'clock club," at the Casino Saturday evening" The first Saturday evening of leisure was heartily wei comed and the large number present expressed their elation regarding the new movement. It is hoped that be- fore a very short time, all he leadiIs department stores of Bridgeport will join the club, which has already come very popular. l 4 program of entertainmentSh hao [ arranged which intervened the pro gram of dancing. Miss H. V. Willard i of Meigs & C., rendered lover Here. Over There" a parody by Frank Braithwai-e of this city, who has been with Meigs & Co. for ten years. Tn composition was sung to the air ot George M. Cohan's '-Over There" l The song is as follows: When the day is done, day is done, 1 day is done. See the workers run, workers rtn
 workers run.
 Tired brain is free from care; he
 we long for good fresh air, When the whistle blows, whis1
 blows, whistle blows, Everybody knows, body knows, 'bo
 knows,
 That's our cure to wander home
 [pausel and our time is all O.
 own. Chorus
 Over here,, Over there,
 Everywhere, everywhere, everywhe-s Cause for our Thanksgiving, h.
 hours they're giving,
 Makes life worth living, Anywhere Six o'clock, Six o'clock,
 Every day stores will close Six o'elcc's More satisfying, to do your buying. Before the clock strikes SIX you agree it's only fair. Many years ago, years ago. year . Things moved rather slow, rathe
 slow. People bought their goods at nigh
 Kicked next day when good weren't right,
 Now the shorter day, shorter day shorter day, f It has come to stay, come to stay
 come to stay. . Tho the news came like shock. Stores will close at SIX O'CLOCK.
 Chorus. .. ..-. Spread the news about, news about
 news about,
 Tell your friends to shout, shout il out, shout it out, Father, mother and your old pal, Sister, brother and best gal, Tell them not to wait, not to wait not to wait, . i After six is late; don't be late, don:
 be late. Six o'clock is closing time. For the clerks-won't that be fine? Chorus Shopping thro' the day, thro' the day, thro' the day,
 Surely makes it pay, makes 1t pay, makes it pay. Gives more time for you and I, Makes us pleased with what we buy, You will find it best, find it best, find it best. Help in our request-don't protest.
 you'll be blest.
 In this movement you should mix, Shop before the clock strikes SIX! Chorus.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-17

Members of the Alumnae Associa- . ton of the Connecticut Froebe1 Nor nal school, are making arrange ments for a salmagundt party to be held on Saturday afternoon at the school rooms, 101 West avenue. Mrs. John Hughes is in charge of the af- fair.
 . Miss Grace Weiss of Brooklyn, N. Y, returned to her home last night after visiting with her aunt, Mrs. Bella Gross of Pembroke street, for a few days.
 MT. and Mrs. John seeley of Bar mum avenue, are entertaining for sev- eral days, MT. and Mrs. Richard Black of Providence, R. I.
 The Wednesday Workers of the United church, with Mrs. c. Nathan iel Worthen, president, are holding an exhibit of Chinese arts in the sun parlors of the Suatdeld from Il to 5 o'clock, today.
 Mrs. Susan Hawley will present her pupils in a recital in the parish house of the Universalist church to- night. Among those participating in the program will be Miss Lillian Brandt, Miss Eva Dave, Miss Anna Sides, Miss Alma Felix, Miss Hazel Grossbans, Miss Evelyn Flames, Miss Emma Noren, Mrs. Williams, Miss Elsie Nobbs, Miss Lillian Sullivan Miss Merle Wilcox. Miss Beatrice Marsh, Herman Kraekemeier, Del bridge Blackman and George Butt.
 Mr. and Mrs. Robert Anderson of New York city, are spending several weeks as the guests of MT. and Mrs James Weilly, of Park avenue. Miss Estelle Goode of Union avenue is the guest of relatives in New Ha- ven for several days.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-17
MCOrmack Forced To Cancel His
 Concert Here

Owing to the fact that John Me Cormack was suffering with a severe cold it was thought best that the fa- nous tenor cancel his engagement to sing at Polls theatre yesterday af- ternoon. About five thousand people who had gathered for the recital were thus disappointed but announcement was made that the tickets would be good for Sunday, December 21, which is the tenor's first free date. In his concert career of ten years this was but the fourteenth cancellation, which is a splendid record.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-17

From the time of Little Lord Fauntleroy, velvet seems to suggest the youngsters best frock. A black velvet frock relieved by a bit of white or color has always been indorsed by mothers everywhere. The palmer the frock, the better, since a velvet of good quality needs little else to proclaim it's charm.
 Here is a frock of simple lines for he miss in her teens A perfect raight-from-the-s frock, 1t is rlieved by a Puritan collar and cuffs
 fine handkerchief linen, with bit
 blanket stitch on the edge. A ovelty is offered in crocheted belt yhich confines the fullness to a eouthful extent
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-17

taken Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetabi Compound and the Blood Medicine wit. eror,d results. She Is much better ant teaching now and give your medicine fhe praise. You are welcome to use this letter for the benefit of other suf- ferine women. Mrs. F. A. GAINES, R.R. NoI1, Steele, Ala
 Women who suffer as Mrs. Gaines die should not hesitate to give this famo' root and herb remedy, Lydia E. Pir hams Vegetable Compound, trial, the evidence that Is constantly beina published proves beyond question thai this grand old remedy has relieved much suff ering among women.
 For confidential advice write Lydia E The result of their forty years experi ence is at your service.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-17
POLICE BOARD MEETING

The regular semi-monthly meeting of the Board of Police Commission CTS, scheduled for Saturday night was postponed until tonight because of the absence from the city of Presi- dent John Stanley. There is consid- erable routine business to be trans acted, but it is not probable that any appointments will be made to fill the vacancy caused by the death of the late Captain George B. Coley.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-17
MEXICO RESUMES BULL FIGHTS

Mexico City, Sunday, Nov. 16-El Toreo, Mexico City's famous bu1lring, was the scene this afternoon of the first bull fight since the sport was placed under the ban in the federal district by President Carranza almost fhree years ago
 Permission was not given today for the bulls to be killed by the mata- dor, but in other respects the sport was the same as in former years The diplomatic representatives of virtual iy all the Latin American countries were present
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-17
PAINFULLY BURNED

While trying to extinguish flames which started in the bed room of her home at 397 Wiliston street, yester- day afternoon, Mrs. Ann Umstatter was painfully burned about the face neck and arms. She was rernovef7 St. Vincent's hospital after first aid had been admins cred by firemen- The house was damaged to the exten of $4,000 by the fire. The origin Of the blaze is unknown.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-17
EMPLOYMENT FOR SOLDIERS

New England still faces consider able problem in finding suitable em- ployment for all returned fighting men. The War Department has just completed a survey of this territory Bridgeport, Conn.,, has low percent age of placements. and a consider able number of men coming around for the second job. In four weeks POS men were placed, out of sos ap- plicants. -
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-17
AUTOMOBILE FIRE

Bremen were called out shortly after 1 o'clock this morning to ex- tinguish a. fire in an automobile own ed by Miss Bessie Hagler of IS Hal lam street. The blaze was quickly extinguished and the machine was not seriously damaged.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-11-17

At a meeting of the Ladies O. Char ity. St. Vincent de Paul, held on Nov. IS, 1t was decided to hold a whist on Saturday, Nov. 22, at 2:30 o'clock in the afternoon at the home of Mrs. Agnes Ff,zSimmonS. 52 Fremont street. Many handsome prizes have been received for the affair, which promises to be a great success. The committee in charge consists of Mrs. J. E. Kelly. Mrs. E. H. Myers, Mrs. O'Leary, Mrs. James Sullivan, Miss Frances Arnold, Mrs. P. J. Kennedy, Mrs. John Cody, Sr., Mrs. P. J. Lynch, Mrs. John J. Conway, Mrs. J. w. Dunn, Jr., Mrs. J. w. Dunn, Sr., Mrs. John McElroy. Mrs. W. E. Allen, Mrs. John Lavy, Mrs. Anna Saunders, Mrs. A. W. LeBons, Mrs. Anna New helm, Mrs. Charles Dean, Mrs. M. J. Flanagan, Miss Mary Sullivan and Miss Mary Havey.
 The Hebrew Sick Benefit society held a most successful dance at the State Street Casino last night when over 500 couples were present to par ticipate in the evenings enjoyment. Continuous dancing was enjoyed from o'clock until a late hour.
 At the annual meeting of the Fair field County Farm Bureau held Fri day in Danbury, Meigs B. Russell of Bridgeport was elected as one of the town directors and also as a member of the executive committee. F. H. Beers of BrookfieId was elected presi- dent, and Sterling Hubbell of Shelton and Seth Low Pierrepont of Ridge field, vice presidents.
 MT. and Mrs. Lloyd Brooks of Sea view avenue entertained at their home last night, Miss tennis Wheeler and Miss Ruth Browne of New York l city.