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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-31
AUSTRALIA TO PROTECT MONEY

New York. Dec. s1.-The Austra- lias government has taken steps to enable countries whose currency has depreciated to trade with Australia. according to advices received; by Mark Sheldon, commissioner for that dominion.
 Australia has been collecting GUS. toms duties at the mint par rate of exchange based on the value of in voices in the currency of the country where the goods originate. This. the commissioner says. has made it vir- tual1y impossible for certain countries whose currency has depreciated to trade with Australia, because the du- ties would be too high.
 At the same time it tended to pre- vent French and Italian exporters from using the exchange position to dump goods at prices with which neither Australian nor British man ufacturers could compete.
 To remedy this situation, the Aus tralian House of Representative has passed a.. bill proposed by the Minis te rolf Customs which provides that the Board of Trade shall review the position whenever the exchange rate in any country falls ten per cent. be- low the mint par rate and authorizes that board to recommend to the min ister that the bank rate of exchange should be adopted in assessing duties.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-31
STEPNEY

The Stepney volunteer fire com pany are planning to hold one of their popular dances at the firehouse on New Years eve.
 Mrs. Stephen B. Hayes is spending the week as the guest of her daugh- ter, Mrs. Oscar B. Plumb, in Nichols.
 Mr. and Mrs. Milton B. Hawley en- tertained large party of relatives on Christmas day.
 cember 2s and will reopen on Jan uary 3.
 Misses IrIna Nichols and Blanche Gilbert, students at Mt. Holyoke Col ieze, are enjoying the Christmas va cation at their homes.
 Mir. and Mrs. Edward Booth have returned home after a few days spent as the guests of Mrs. Edna Cutter. in Bridgeport.
 The Baptist Sunday school wifi, hold it's Christmas exercises and sup per in the church parlors on Wednes- day evening, December 29. A collec- ton will be for the Armenian chill dren at this time.
 MT. and Mrs. Edwards S. Boards ley entertained as guests at Christ mas dinner, Mir. and Mrs. Edwin Wheeler and family. of Bridgeport. Mrs. Robert Lynch and Miss Emily Lynch are guests of Mrs. c. G. Har- rison in New Jersey. Miss Stephie Liska has spent few days with her parents in Hattertown. Mir and Mrs. William c. Nichols entertained as Christmas guests MT. and Mrs. John Mellen and family, or Easton; Mir. and Mrs. John Summers and George Summers, of aattertoWn, and George H. Lyon. Miss Dorothy Ferris, of Nichols. has been spending several days with her grandmother, Mrs. Herbert Wright.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-31
HAVE ARRANGED
 MARTENS PASSAGE

Washington, Dec. 30-Declaring that the recall of L. c. A. K. Martens, Soviet Russia's representative in the United States and the order cancellfng all contracts by Russia in the United States, reflects the brutal materiaHstic conception of the dominant group in Russia. Secretary of Labor Wilson today made public a letter to Charles Recht, counsel for Martens, announce ing that he has ordered Acting Com missioner General of Immigration Hampton to arrange for paSsa ye to Russia for Martens and those whom he desires to accompany him.
 'The insulting intimation that prof itable trade with Russia is so import ant in the American mind that we would permit our institutions to be undermined and destroyed and our liberties submerged if we can have dominant group in Russia, Secretary Wilson declared.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-31

Miners in the Rhondda valley, Wales, who struck because manage .ment of the Ocean colliery at Trechy has discharged eleven Of their mem bers, resumed work.
 A storm of utmost violence is rag ing on the western coast of France. In Brest harbor a vessel was sunk.
 Francisco Villa. now a peaceful farmer at Canutillo, Durango. has asked Adolfo de la Huerta, former provisional president. and now sec retary of the treasury, to meet him at Torreon for conference.
 Robert W. Mattox, president of the Georgia division, American Cotton As- sociation. committed suicide at At lanta.
 South Orange, N. J.. was patrolled by Soldier police," al veterans Of campaigns In France, due to thee rime wave .-.-..------
 the late Lord Mayor of Cork, will sail for Great Britain Saturday, after testifying in Washington before the com nmittee of 100.
 President-el Harding will be- come a member of the Scottish Rite Masons, January 5, when the Colum- bus Chapter will confer the degrees. Traffic is almost at a standStiI in northern New York state. Trains are running from an hour to two hours late. Snow fall is more than a foot deep. Thermometer at Malone drop- ped to 15 degrees below zero. Chairman McFadden of the house banking committee. proposed a con- stitutional amendment to prevent is Suance of any tax exempt securities by the federal government. states or counties.
 President Obregon fixed Mexican export duty on a sliding scale based on the price of silver at New York f. The steamer F. J. Luckenbach from abroad since before the war There were 2500 rollers and many parrots from the Hartz Mountains Germany.
 State department officials declared Representa- tive Kahn was mistaken 1T his opinion that Japan had withdrawn opposition to the California anti-Jap- anese land law act.
 With thousands of steel mill hand: idle in the Pittsburgh region it was of the business depression is not vel in sight, though they appear opti- mistic about conditions a few months hence.
 Deficiency appropriations amount ing to $110,OoO.0O0 were asked ol congress by three executive depart, mentS.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-31
Rent Payers Have
 Paradise in Worcester

Worcester, Mass, Dec. 31-Is wor- cester rent payers paradise. Forty-five flats and houses were ad- vertised for rent in one newspaper in that city in one day, and now the long-sufrering in all parts of Massa
 chusetts have hopeful eyes fixed on the Heart of the ommonweaLlth.'' n
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-31

N. J.. who accidentally enjoyed = rol.1d trip voyage to Antwerp, South- ampton and Cherbourg on ti1e boat. Just before the steamer left NeH
 York several weeks ago he rushed TfS the gang plank to deliver some nowT CTS to a passenger. The ship drew away from its pier and Max started on a free trip to the ports of threS european countries. < zas
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-31

RAYMOND SILVA, who is study ing at Syracuse University, New York, and residing there with his sis ter, Mrs. Samuel Clyde Spaulding, is visiting his mother. Mrs. W. R. Silva of Fairfield avenue. until after New Years.
 MIR. AND MRS. JESSE REID of Elm street, Stratford. will entertain several O. their friends at a New Years Eve par y this evening at theil home.
 young violinist, will appear before the Y. M. H: A. entertainment in their rooms tomorrow night, instead of tonight as was previously stated.
 MRS. FRANK QUINN of Laurel avenue has returned home from a brief visit with friends in New York city.
 FRIENDS. OF Mrs. H. F. Brandes hear she is C. nfined to her home with illness -cfSF:-r- ? .. 7l"'
 F. WILLIAMS and T. ~McFreevey . of Laurel avenue will leave today for New York city where they will remain until after New Years visiting friends. g.N ,ris=
 T. LATEN of Stratford is among the many people planning to ceIe- brate New Years in the metropolis MT: Latch is to attend a house party over the weekend in Elizabeth, N. J., with friends. 5-.J
 MISS VIRGINIA IVES. daughter ofs MT. and Mrs. H. Ives of North party this evening at the Brookiawn Country club. Covers will be laid for Miss Dorothy Northrop, Miss Margaret Neitercut. Miss Eleanor Bartram. Miss Doris Bryant, Miss Betty Ha- vens. Miss Doris Wheeler. Miss liar riett Windor, Miss Ives. Ira Warner, Charles Skinner, Sherman and John Windsor. George Barker. Harvey Hubbell and Jack Wheeler.
 MIR. AND MRS. DONALD CHOATE of Cleveland O., are the house guests of MT. and Mrs. Charles +Choate of Brooklawn avenue for several days.
 THE MANY FRIENDS of. Alo;s Havrilla of New York city. merly of this city, will be interested to hear of his success in them etropo1is. MT. Havrilla will give a song recital at N. Y., on Feb. 2, and will appear at the University of New York at another concert on Feb. 12. MT. Havrilla is a former pupil of MT. Susan Haw1ey-DaVis.
 MRS. MARGARET BLANK of 3s7 Noble avenue is entertaining as her house guest her sister. Mrs. F.. Curtin of North Adams. Mass, for the holi- days.
 MIR. AND MRS. CHARLES STEW ART CANFIELD of 79O Park ave- nue are entertaining as their house guest over New Years, MT. and Mrs. l Wooster Garfield of Waterbury.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-31
BRIDGEPORT
 BRIEFS

Tearing down of fenceon his property by city agents has caused Daniel Mooney to sue thee ity for $3.ooo.
 Emergency hospital attaches are using chloroform and siruD as a cure for the hiccoughe idemic that has struck town Five new cases were re- ported today.
 Dr. Daniel Banks of 245 East Main street has purcha sed the Y. w. C A. building at 3S5 Bafnum avenue. The purchase price was not made public. The building has 20srooms.
 That traffic policeman is needed at Howard avenue and Cherry street is the opinion of Coroner J. J. Phelan, in handing down a finding in the death of John Sweeney of 46 Colorado avenue, who killed by a jitney at that intersection.
 American & British Go. has filed action against the Bear Tractor Cor poration of Delaware, seekingtoa re- coveron a s45,000 loan.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-31
TASHNA AND LONG HILL

The new Long Hill school was we'll filled last Tuesday evening when program was given. consisting of reel tations and a play in three acts en- titled ''Ths Cricket on the Hearth" by Charles Dickens. which was given under the direction of Miss Teresa Hurlike, principal of the school, who was untiring in the efforts to make it a success. The program consisted of:
 GRADES 1 AND 2.
 1. Recitation-A Christmas Well come, with chorus: Lulu Latimer, Marion Burroughs. Virginia Middle brook. Marion Coombs. Eleanor Far rell, Hazel Gray, Donald Mahoney,
 2. Recitation-Jack Frost, Donald Mahoney. mer.
 4. song-sleep. Baby Sleep. Mar
 5. Recitation - Christmas Mouse.
 6. Recitation Dear Little Birds.
 '. Christmas-Louis Abbott.
 Teacher. Miss Helen Crotty.
 GRADES 8 AND 4.
 l. Christmas Time, Evelyn Thorn
 2. Hang Up the Baby's Stocking, 3. Jingle Bells. Emma Kuechele, Ruth Emack. Helen Laufer, Nellie Rcuzulli; Mildred Lange, c. Middle brook. rock j. 5on5sm 5oh1s9n. L. Fenzuih' w.
 4. Christmas Store: Bert Wheeler, Howard Seeley, Orville Cairus, Stan ley Woznick. George Walters: liar old Walters, Melvin Cairns, William Shepherd. Merton Zable, CHhton Thornton.
 5. My Little Stocking, Mary shep- hard.
 6. Christmas Morning. Janet Smith.
 '. First Snowfall. Mildred Lange.
 Teacher, Miss Isabel Crotty.
 GRADES 5 AND 6.
 1. A Christmas Carol for Children, Anna Gabor, Katherine Gabor. Jose phine Wridyka.
 2. A Visit from St. Nicholas. Joseph
 3. A Christmas Insurrection, Geo. Edwards.
 4. Sly Santa Claus, Hazel Walter.
 5. The Night After Christmas. Stewart Kennedy.
 s. Song, Nancy schortino.
 '. Christmas Carol, Francis Gull S.. Winter Fun, Edith Green. Teacher, Miss Davis GRADES AND 8. ""The Cricket on the Hearth.' John Perrybringle sam SeeIy MT. Tackleton -... Frank GruIlmee1i Caleb Hummer. Edward Isilevsky Old Gentleman ....... Clifford Stoh} Porter ............ Harold Hansen Dot, (John's wife) Doris Mahoney Bertha. blind girl Dorothy Olmstead l Mrs. Fielding ...... Phyllis Walker lilly Slowboy ...- Catherine BarsA1 Music by Margaret Abbott. School Song-Si1ent Night, Hark 1 the Herald Angels Sing. | Distribution of gifts. | Teacher, Miss Teresa Huriipi. l Masons of Washington Lodge. l Monroe, attended in a body Long Hill Methodist Church at o'clock | Sunday afternoon. Rev. MT. Proper | officiated. David Hickey sang Silent | Night and several from the Episco- | pal choir, assisted in the choir. Friday evening at the Methodist | Church there will be Christmas | tree and gifts for the children of the | Sunday school. also program. then l watch meeting will be held. i Mir and Mrs. Hueden, of Brook l lyn, were Christmas guests of MT. and Mrs. Henry Adams, of Tashua- | Miss Carroll, of Bridgeport, is vis- 1 iting her sister, Mrs. Charles kuech- | ele.
 Miss Evelyn Seeley, who teaches | school at South Lynne, is spending a two-weeks' vacation with her parents,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-31

MIR. AND MRS. JAMES L. BOY DEN, of Fairview avenue, have an- nounced the engagement of their daughter, Miss Marjorie, to John Laird, of New York. No date has been set for the wedding.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-31
STEAMER ASKS HELP.

Norfolk, Va, Dec. 31.-Rescue ves- sels were en route from this port to- day to the shipping board steamer Dauperata. reported without fuel oil and short of drinking water, 500 miles east of Cape Henry.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-31

MRS. FRED A. PARSONS, of 2101 North Main street, will open her home next week, Tuesday, for the meeting of the Mosaic Club. Mrs. W. w. Porter will read the paper on The Chinese People,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-31
NORWEGIAN MINISTER ARRIVES

New York, Dec. 30.-Dr Samuel Eyde, newly appointed Norwegian minister to Washington, arrived here today aboard the steamer kroonIand
 Among those on the ship. was 14-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-31
PERSONALS

MISS ERMA CHASE. daughter of Mir. and Mrs. W. R. Chase, of Wash ington Terrace, will leave on Monday for a ten days vacation trip to Bos- ton, Mass, and vicinity where she will visit friends.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-31

FRIENDS OF Mrs F. H. Downs, of Noble avenue, will be sorry to hear that she is confined to her home with a severe cold. a V
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-31

New dwellings are on the market every day, it is claimed. It is not stated whether prices are any more reasonable than elsewhere in the state.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-31

MISS LUCY CHAMBERLAIN, of Benham avenue, is spending New Years and the weekend with friends in New York city.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-31

New York board of aldermen re- fused plea by Police Commissioner Enright for 769 additional patro1men.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-31

F. WILLIAMS and T. ~McFreevey . of Laurel avenue will leave today flor New York city where they will remain until after New Years visiting g friends. g.aN -ri5=
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-31

FRIENDS OF Mrs. H. F. Brandes of Fairfield, avenue will be sorry to hear she is C. nfined to her home with illness. ->7Tr:-r- 7- '7i~"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-31

T. LATEN of Stratford is among the many people planning to cele- brate New Years in the metropolis. MT. Latch is to attend a house party over the weekend in Elizabeth, N. J., with friends. t-.J
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-31

Mir and Mrs. Hueden, of Brook lyn, were Christmas guests of MT. and Mrs Henry Adams, of Tashua-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-31

MISS MARGARET KIELY,- of Gregory street, is spending d few days In Washington, D. c.
 MISS SARAH FENDER. 262 Laur- Il avenue. and Willis DeVaun were anited in marriage on Monday even- :ng by the Rev. Henry Kelly, of St. SeorgeS, Church. The attendants were Miss Mabel Goodwin and liar old Jepson. Miss Fender wore a handsome suit of brown duvetyn with pumpkin -colored satin hat. Her .orsage was of orchids. The maid wore navy blue broadcloth with a arge velvet hat. Her corsage was If roses. After the wedding break .lst the couple left for a honeymoon rip to Boston.
 THE MEETINGS OF THE MON oAY EVENING and Tuesday after loon branches of. the Rector's Guild Sf St. Georges Church have been postponed until the second week in he new year when the annual meet ng of both societies will be held.
 ANNOUNCEMENT IS MADE of he engagement of Miss Hazel Peck, laughter of MT. and Mrs. Charles E. Peck of Wordin avenue to Waiter -alley of Beechwood avenue. No date ias been set for the wedding.
 MIR. AND MRS. STANLEY KEEL sOGG of Beechwood avenue woiS Iost and hostess for a card party at heir home last evening for several intimate friends.
 MIR. AND MRS. W. H. HAM and laughter, Miss Clara of North ave- rue, have returned home from Bos- on. cf.er being entertained by riends there for the past week.
 OVER ITO DINNER reservations iave been made for this evening at he Brooklawn Country club. Among hose arranging parties are: MT. nd Mrs. Ws!ter B. Lashar, MT. and frs. Allan W. Paige, MT. and Mrs. A Strong, MT. and Mrs. Fred R. illman. MT. and Mrs. H. c. Rood. ir. and Mrs. E. M. Jennings, MT. and frs. F.. w. Bassick, Miss Virginia yes, Mir and Mrs. c. G. Williams. A. Winter, MT. and Mrs. Waldo c. 'ryant, w. Stuart Clark, pr. and trs. W. l.. Weadon, M. L. McNair, Hiss Mary K. Tones. George E. Craw- ord, MT. and Mrs. E. L. Foster, MT. nd Mrs. Fred W. Tracy John Rus ng. Jr., J. M. Warren. MT and Mrs. G. Southey. Gen. and Mrs. Henry Bishop. A. L. Riker and J. W. Hill.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-31

MIR. AND MRS. RODNEY s. AL LEN, of Seabright avenue, announce ed the engagement of their daughter, Miss Marjorie, to Charles Snyder, son of Mrs. Louis Snyder. of ELS worth street. A dinner party was given by Mrs. Allen ac which time the secret was revealed.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-31

MRS. FRANK QUINN of Laurel avenue has returned home from a brief visit with friends in New York city.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-31

Miss Carroll, of Bridgeport, is vis- ting her sister, Mrs. Charles Kuech-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-31

Miss Evelyn See1ey, who teaches school at South Lynne, is spending two-weeks' vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. s. G. Seeley.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-31

President elect Harding will be- come a member of the Scottish Rite Masons, January 5, when the Colum- bus Chapter will confer the degrees.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-31

Mrs. Muriel MacSwiney. widow of the late Lord Mayor of Cork, will sail for Great Britain Saturday, after testifying in Washington before the com mittee Of 100.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-31

Traffic is almost at a standstiIl in northern New York state. Trains are running from an hour to two hours late. Snow fall is more than a foot deep. Thermometer at Malone drop- ped to 1 5 degrees below zero.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-31

LEON DANIELS, the talented young violinist, will appear before the Y. M. H: A. entertainment in their rooms tomorrow night, instead of tonight as was previously stated.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-31

A DELIGHTFUL CHRISTMAS party for children was held at St. Georges Church on Beechwood ave- nue on Wednesday evening. There was a varied program of entertain ment presented. The two classes of younger children gave few of the Mother Goose stories in pantomime while the members of the kinder garten class sang the old carol Ring Out Ye Bells" The girls of the up per department presented an old fashioned Christmas tale. There was a large number of people present. After the program ice cream and cak e was served and candy canes were distributed.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-31

Friday evening at the Methodist Church there will be a Christmas tree and gifts for the children of the Sunday school. also a program. then refreshments and at il o'clock watch meeting will be held.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-31

South Orange, N. J., was patrolled by Soldier police," al veterans ot campaigns In France, due to thee rime waves ...-----
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-31

MISS MARGARET KIELY,- of Gregory street, is spending d few days In Washin gton, D. c.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-31

MIR. AND MRS. JESSE REID of Elm street, Stratford. will entertain several O. their friends at a New Years Eve par y this evening at theil home
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-31

Chairman McFadden, of the house banking committee. proposed a con- stitutional amendment to prevent is suance of any tax exempt securities by the federal government. states or counties.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-31

President Obregon fixed Mexican export duty on a sliding scale based on the price of silver at New York.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-31
FLASHES

Miners in the Rhondda valley, Wales, who struck because manage .ment of the Ocean colliery at Trechy has discharged eleven of their mem bers, resumed work.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-31

RAYMOND SILVA, who is study ing at Syracuse University, New York, and residing there with his sis ter, Mrs. Samuel Clyde Spaulding. is visiting his mother. Mrs. W. R. Silva of Fairfield avenue. until after New Years 'it.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-31

Deficiency appropriations amount ing to $110,00O,0Oo were asked of congress by three executive depart- meQtS,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-31

f.. The steamer F. J. Luckenbach brought the, first shipment of canaries from abroad since before the war. There were 2500 rollers and many parrots from the Hartz Mountains, Germany.
The Washington times., 1920-07-15
!. S. GEM IMPORTS
WORLDS GREATEST
Leads Nations in Buying OF Dia-
monds-Reoeipts Of Uncut
Stones lump.

CHICAGO. July 1.-THE United
States is stilI the worlds greatest
diamond buyer. according to DR..
Frederick Kunz's summary OF the
production OF precious stones for 1918
recently published. Dr. kunz Is
Americas foremost authority on pre-
cious stones.
The imports of diamonds for 1919,
Or. kunz says. probably exceed those
OF any year in the country's history.
Imports were valued at $40 900. 900 in
1918: S35,OOO,OOO in 1915; s3l.OOO,OoO
in 1917, and S2O. 900. 900 in 1913.
DIR. Kunz points out that a notable
feature OF Importation In recent
years has been the increasing pro-
portion of uncut diamonds. which IL
evidence OF the progress OF diamond
cutting In the United states.
"It remains to be seen" said DR..
Kunz, what will be the effect of the
revival OF industry in Belgium and
the efforts to develop II In England
There are 6I5 diamond cutters In the
United states. and their wages are
from $50 to S75 week"
A new demand for diamonds Is de-
veloping In the East Japan's imports
In 1918 were double those OF 1917.
China Is becoming large diamond
buyer. The demand for diamonds In
India has reawakenod. In Europe the
diamond market was less seriously
affected by the war than had been eN .
pected. Germany, Russia. and other
countries that stand on the brink OF
bankruptcy arc buying all the dis-
monds they can get on the theory
that in an unstable world diamonds
represent stable investment values.
The Washington times., 1920-07-15
WAR DOG WITH 3 LEGS
Is GIVEN DECORATION

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, July 10
Among the war heroes decorated over
the country at Independence Day ex-
ercises was a three-legged dog which
saw service in France as a mascot OF
the One Hundred and Ninth Infantry.
The animal was presented with a sill
yer medal by the South GeTmantown
(Pa.) Business Mems Association. The
medal was provided by the Women's
Society for the Prevention OF Cruelty
to Animals.
The dog accompanied a soldier
named Mccool to France. Both were
wounded. the dog having a leg shot
OF. McCool. before his death in a