The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-14

Members of the Kiwanis club cele- brated Ladies' Night at the Stratfleld last night, making the occasion mem orable as prize affair" due to the unlimited number of pretty gifts dis tributed during the dinner to the guests of honor. Opening with a short reception, the dinner followed in the spacious ballroom decorated with flags of the Allies, emblems of the club and flowers Adding to the gayety of the celebration, the 300 present donned the carnival caps of all colors and hues that were dis tributed as q silent boost from Henry F. Keliar, of the Fritz & Hawley com pany, during the dinner.
 The most interesting and entertain ing feature of the evening was the roll call of the members Each mem ber present was called upon to tell his name, his place of business, tele- phone number and the names of his guests present Adding humorous touches to their short autobiograph- tes the members succeeding in keep ing the gathering in continuous laughter. During the course of the dinner President Fred Atwater, who served as toastnaster, was pleasantly surprised, when William Corbett, on behalf of the members of the club presented him with a handsome gift, in appreciation of his splendid work.
 John Rodemeyer, founder of the BaIdhead Club of America, and known throughout the country for his amusing, witty speeches, spoke at random for fully an hour, keeping his attentive listeners in constant laugh ter. His talk sparkled with humor and he seemed to enjoy it as much as all those present who applauded iavishiy at short intervals.
 Bill Steinke led in the singing and also in the description of the motion picture shown of the proposed Port of Bridgeport" The film also showed members of the club, some taking a ride on the lone man" trolley cars, some greeting each other, and some standing In front of their places of business.
 Following the dinner, the members of the Bridgeport fuel committee were called by President Atwater to come forward and receive their gov ernment compensations for the good work rendered the city, but to the surprise of all present 1t only proved to be 6 mock affair and George Crawford, Ely Fisher and T. J. Pardy members of the fuel committee, en- 3oyed the performance as much as the others.
 The Silent Boosts that were distri- buted during the evening to the la dies, represented in one way ol another the concerns with which the members are connected. Following is a list of the names of the firms and the gifts they presented;
 Robert A. Beers, assistant cashier ESty National Bank, valentines.
 Frank A. Cantwell, Stratfield Hotel, calendars and dinner favors.
 Fred Atwater, Columbia Nut & Bolt Co, wrist watches.
 S. s. Taylor, of the s. g. Kresge Co., ''Nfce little things to have around the house" ---Bajbies.
 Cau1hns & Mercy, dentists, Meigy bu1ldirg, paper aprons.
 Thomas w. Joyce, The Joyce Press rulers and engraved calendars.
 W. A. H. Hatfield, Meigs building fans.
 The Booth 6 Bay1iss Conmercia School, songs and wait cards.
 J. ". WTtgley, Bridgeport Paper Box Co.,, fancy box.
 Archibald F. Smith, Lanes confec t1onery store, after dinner hints. ley Co.,, carnival caps.
 Smoke Much Bill' Arnold, J. Ar mold & Son. Milo Violet cigarettes
 F. A. DooNttle, The F. A. DoolittI Ttle Co.,, sample tile for jardinie stand,
 Lewis IT. Corbit, Corbit's Studio moving pictures.
 F. L. Mills, Standard Oil Co.,, gaso line gauges and surprise boxes.
 Raymond F, Shaw. programs.
 All. Hancock, The Bridgeport Ian & Title Go, china mayonaisse o whipped cream set