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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-07
WOmen's Club To Stage Clever
 Minstrel Show

Follow the crowd on Friday night to the Bridgeport Business and Profes- sional Women's club atop the Liberty building. There you will enjoy one of the best minstrel shows of the sea son.
 Rehearsa1s have been going on for several weeks and the performers are prepared to amuSe one and all, old and young, with chatter, jokes, songs and dances %stBilP'sz Steinke will act as interlocutor, assisted by Bab Vick- cry, Marjorie Hjerpe, Betty Wolfe and Mrs. Julia Dungan as end men. <. -.,..,.- .-. <., -..
 Miss Louise Hudson is playing the accompaniments and Mrs. Julia sDun- gan is directing the show. Speciality numbers will be given by Miss Lau- rette Perry, Mrs. Dungan, Miss Edith Hawkins, Miss Dorothy Smith and Miss Emma Landphear. Other par ticipants are Mrs. Ruth Fitzpatrick Miss Lydia Vosburgh, Miss aCtherine Suess, Miss Nellie Ricketts and Miss Grace Oterlind.
 The last performance will be on Saturday night, followed by dancins for all. Tickets may be purchased from club members, or at the door OH either Friday, or Saturday evenings. There will also be dancing the first night after the performance.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-07
BAZAAR OPENED
 THIS AFTERNOON

Final arrangements have been completed for the grand opening of the bazaar to be held in the Liberty building grill room, under the aus plces Of the Sisterhood of the Park Avenue Temple this afternoon, even- ing and tomorrow. The grill room has been appropriately decorated for the occasion and the booths have been prettly fashioned in a green and red effect. Mountain laurel is wound in and around the posts and the lights are dimmed to give an en- chanting effect.
 The bazaar will unfold multitude of surprises. There will be Rebecca at the We'll" Instead of water the well will offer tasty lemonade An other feature will be the dress fash toned with the hundred pockets to be worn by a well-known young lady, There will be the Dark Secret" and the Art Gallery as offered by. the 1 clever idea of Leonard Asheim. This afternoon under the direction of Miss Birdie Taft and Miss | Minerva Pious the children were giv- 1 en the time of their lives. Story telling took up the greater part of | the afternoon with drawings for the | children following. Tho prizes of- fered are not only useful but should | be highly prized by the lucky boys
 and girls participating, | Dan inS will be offered a a means | of entertainm ent-- during the entire | two days of the bazaar, A supper
 will be served at six each night and
 the supper committee promises d meal that will long be remembered
 because of its goodness.
 The booths will offer wearing ap-
 parel and other articles of use hat | can L. purchased at very nominal
 prices. Towels, wash clothes, fancy
 goods, aprons, candies, cigars, cigar cites etc. are only a few of the many | good that will be sold.
 One price of admission includes
 both evenings. The affair will be
 continued tomorr9wrs t,. 2, ' ! s1alghssii # si < 9
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-07
r si.aAts[a MISS DARAGAN IS WELCOMED
 BACK HOME

surprise party was given last
 evening in honor of Robert, Giblin at
 his home, 692 Shelton street. Miss: Jane Daragan, who recently returned from a several months visit in Ire-1 land, was also a guest of honor.
 During the evening musical selec-- tons were enjoyed with singing and dacing. At a late hour bountiful repast was served. Those present were Miss Jane Dara gan, Miss Bertha Mulvihill, Miss Alice Fillmore. Miss Beatrice Daragan, Miss Catherine Giblin, Miss Catherine Sti1lings. Miss Gertrude O'Brien Miss Mary Giblin, Miss Margaret McNiff, Miss May O'Leary, Miss May Driscoll, Miss Edith Giblin. Misses Helen and Mades line Giblin, Mrs. T. Daragan, Mrs H. Lee, Mrs. L. Bohen, Mrs. J. Kerwin, Robert Giblin and MT. and Mrs. F. Giblin 5q
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-07
COLLEGE CLUB TO
 HAVE XMAS PARTY

been arranged by Miss Fannie A Smith of Iranistan avenue, for ths' members of the College club, to be held at her home on Thursday even ing Of this week. In keeping with the times, .greeneries, holly berries and wreaths tied with red ribbons will be the effective decorations.
 The feature of the evening will be a discussion of Analytic Graphol- ogy,'' with demonstrations given by Mrs Edith Grindle of Stratfort1. Members are requested to write short essays to hand in to Miss Grindle, who will read their characters from their handwritings. .
 The students of Miss Smiths Norg nal Training school will sing several Christmas carols during the even. ing .55sss.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-07
MOVE RAILROAD AWAY
 FROM TOWN

Albuquerque, N. M, Dec. 4.-The Santa F'e Railroad has pronounced the death sentence upon San Marclal, a division tcow town of 1900 popu- Iation on the railroads line between this city and Fl Paso. Texas.
 Announcement as made here by the Santa Fe that twenty-five miles of it's track along the Rio Grande would be rebuilt, crossing the river to the east of Elmendorf to connect with it's present route to Lava, thus leaving San Marcial on the west side of the Rio Grande without any rail- road connection. A new division ter minal will be established at a new town south of Lava, it was announced.
 The changes will involve an eXpen- diture approXimating $1, 900, 900.
 San Marcia1 avs entirely flooded b. the night waters of the Rio Grande last spring, tying@ up traffic on the change is being made to lessen the danger of future floods.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-07

fund for fighting tuberculosis. and secondly to stick on Christmas pack ages.
 Mrs. Elmer Ravens of Clinton ave- nue assisted by Mrs. Roy Clarke of Laurel avenue are in charge of the sale throughout the city. Many of the prominent war workers have volunteered their assistance, as well as such well known organizations as the Thimble Club. Service club and Little Sisters.
 A thorough canvass will be of all the factories, theatres, banks, stores, Post Office, and railroad station when it is expected that the public will lend a helping hand.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-07

Fashionable designers and mothers are becoming more and more aware of the value of muslin for children's clothes. When freshly laundered this material has a demure freshness which is altogether charming.
 The little frock above is made of White barred muslin. The pleated collar and cuffs are of pink organdie. Notice the yoke in eton effect and pockets cut in the skirt. A double row -sof tiny buttons trims the front of tre yoke.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-07
HELP WANTED
 BY RED CROSS

It is the duty of every man, woman and child in this city as well as any other, to contribute towards such a worthy organization as the Red Cross. The annual campaign of the Visiting Nurses associa ton will start the sale of Christmas stamps in this city on Friday of this week. Booths will be located in all public buildings where stamps can be purchased dur ing the day. These stamps serve a dual purpose, first to support the
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-07

cuffs of skunk or suirre1 This coat should be bound with dark blue or black grosgrain ribbon
 Brown or gray duvetyne will also be very effective with this model.
 Velours, velvet duvet de laine and the wool materials are also we'll suit e.1 to this design.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-07

MRS. CARRIE FITCH was hostess for the Montgomery Missionary So- ciety at the Olivet Congregational church this afternoon. The leaders were Mrs. Fred A. Parsons and Mrs. J. J. Rose
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-07
VENEZUELA.

Venezuela consists of 20 states and two territories, with a total area or 393976 square miles, and has an esu- mated population of 2,S5O.ooo, or which approximately 100000 live in Caracas. the capital and metropolis of the country.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-07

CARDS HAVE BEEN received from Miss Margaret Stuart telling of her arrival in Japan Miss Stuart is missionary en route back to India. She has been in this country on a visit during which time she gave sev- eral Interesting addresses about the country of India and it's natives.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-07

INVITATIONS have been issued for the second annual dance to be given by the Educational classes at the Y w c. A. at 263 Golden Hill street on Friday evening Dec. IT, at 8 o'clock An orchestra has been se- cured to furnish music and jolly evening is promised all who attend.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-07
PERSONALS

MRS. IT. r. BRANDES of Fairfield avenue is spending a brief stay in Flew York city.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-07

OVER 800 AS NETTED at the Animal Rescue League food sale which was recently held at the home of Mrs. W. B. Bishop of Norman street..
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-07
HERES HOPING.

Fine Landlord for. Lack of Heat sn House-Headline. Fine Hope an other judge doesn't turn up lining tenants for lacking a of humor ,r a feeling of pity for the poor land OrdS
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-07

MRS. w. M. BALI.OU of 194 Cath crime street will open her home this evening for the meeting of the Holden Memorial society. Christmas boxes for the poor will be made up.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-07
FA.SHIONGRAMS.

New silks for spring show such de Ilightful shades as vivid dark blue, glowing jade, gray Which resemble platinum, castor, cocoa brown and gold with a hint of bronze
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-07

SHORT AND FAT.
 The Greenland birch, the world s shortest tree, grows. less than three inches in height, but often covers two ,r three feet of ground. :
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-07

MRS. A. J. ABBOTT of 116 Harlem avenue will entertain the members Of the Mary Beardsley society at. her home on Friday afternoon.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-07

nounced the forthcoming and final
 dance for 1920, to be- held on We'd nesday, December 15th, will be a nov city confetti and stream CT dance. Spe-
 cial innovations. are stbefng, prepared
 and a vocal program is to be given by Perry's orchestra. - Sp t.s- THE PARENT TEACHERS Asso- ciation which was to hold it's regular
 monthly meeting on Thursday at the
 school house, has postponed the meet
 ing until the following week at which time Assistant Superintendent of Schools E. E. Cortright will address the members ~on "Citizenship, or a Starvation Diet" There will also be
 vocal and piano selections rendered Members will be permitted to bring
 their Christmas sewing at this meet ing. The public is reminded of the fair and sale which is to be held at
 the school house on Friday of this week.
 THE REGULAR MONTHLY MEET i ING of the Ladies of Charity, St. Vim cent de Paul, will be held tomorrow | afternoon in the Nurses Home on
 Hunting street. There will be no sew | ing.
 | AMONG THE MANY "KIDDIES'' to be made happy this Christmas are 25 youngsters at the Children's Home. A Christmas dinner will be served to
 them, followed by an entertainment, While inmates of the Hillside home will be similarly feted in the evening or the same day. Members of the Board of Charities are planning to | make an effort to visit both homes for
 a brief stay on the holiday
 l THE STATE OFFICERS of the
 Federation of Musical Clubs will con
 vene here on Friday afternoon of this week, in the sun parlors of the Strat- | Held hotel, to discuss the coming sea l son work Mrs. J. c. Downs who is l president of the Connecticut branch, VIII deliver an interesting address. MIR. AND MRS. KENNETH WHILE 1 McN ELL of 'The Anchorage" Black
 Rock. are planning to leave soon for Florida where they will spend the l winter months
 | MASTER CLAYTON -BRINKER- | HOtF, son of MT. and Mrs Harry c | Brinkerhoff of 64 Porter street is | convalescent at his home after a | months illness.
 THE PARENT TEACHERS AS. SOC1AT1ON of Read school will meet the school on Wednesday afternoon
 at 3:3O o'clock. The, public is cor
 dially invited to attend and listen tc l an interesting program.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-07
Our Baby Corner

offers many suggestions to those in doubt what to give to baby.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-07

MISS HAZEL ROBERTS Of 129 Parallel street Is the guest of friends in New London, Ct, for 0 few days.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-07

MASTER CLAYTON -BRINKER- HOFF, son of MT. and Mrs. Harry C. Br1nkerhoff of 64 Porter street is m onths S illness
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-07

REV. MILTON s. LITTLEFIELD of New York will give an illustrated lecture at the Peoples Presbyterian church this week on the Near East." :"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-07

GEORGE WILLIAMS will again coach the Roller Polo team of the Y. w. c. A. at It's meeting on Thursday evening" MT, Williams has charge of the games at the Casino and is very efficient in his line.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-07

Colored novelty undergarments are being imported from Belgium in sets of three- A representative example of these new models is a gown, che mise and drawers of white batiste. The seams are joined together with a dainty entre deux, nd each gar ment is bound with narrow folds of yellow and further trimmed with in set medallions of net. Each of these ter with a single flower in yellow and
 with natural green foliage. The
 hems are finished in points. ..
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-07

THE PARENT TEAGHERS' AS ISOLATION of Read school will meet the school on Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. The, public is cor dially invited to attend and listen to an interesting program
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-07

MRS. FRANK M. PATTERSON of King street, Stratford. has returned to her home after spending two weeks in Plainfield, New Jersey. as the guest of her sister, Mrs. John Peter kin.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-07

J. H. ROBINSON of 3O3 Clinton avenue has as his house guest for several days his nephew H. J. Rob- fneon of Harvey, III.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-07

The most notable feature in the new French undergarments is the restraint in the use of lace and handwork of all sorts.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-07

ME. AND MRS. KENNETH WILLIE MCNEIL of "The Anchora ge." Black Rock. are planning to leave soon for winter months
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-07
bN WEDNESDAY EVENING al

teresting basketball game Will De ayed at the Service Center on Bar um avenue, between the men of the Bilton Machine Tool company and the men of the Raybestos company. Fol- The public is invited to attend the affair.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-07

THE SENIOR Christian Endeavor Society of the Peoples Presbyterian church will hold a unique social in the church parlors on Friday even- Ing.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-07

MIR. AND MRS. BRADFORD WARNER, Fairfield and Miss Chris tine Newman of Laurel avenue nave returned from a motor trip to New York city.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-07

THERE WILL BE a meeting of the Children of Mary society of St. Peter S church on Thursday evening, Decem- Der 9th, at 7!9e o'clock. All the young ladies are requested te attend as the finez a.rangefTl ents will be made for the reception to be held on December 1zth,
 \ THE DANCE COMMITTEE of the e>fdgeport Lodge of Elks has an
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-07

THE MEMBERS OF the Senior Commercial English classes of the High school will give a novelty dance on the afternoon aud evening of De cember goth. The proceeds of the affair will be used to purchase a vic trola for the typewriting classes.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-07

THE INDUSTRIAL GIRLS BOW LING LEAGUE of the Service Center on Barnum avenue will hold a league a1nper, followed by entertainment on next Tuesday evening, December 14th
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-07

A MEETING OF THE GIRLS of the Social club of the Catholic Com munity house will be held on Friday evening of this week. A most inter- esting program of entertainment has been planned.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-07

A COMBINATION of Leap year dance! and balloon dance will be held next Saturday evening at the Service Center on Barnum avenue. Many novel features have been planned Tor the affair.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-07

WILLIAM NOLAN of State street has returned after spending the week rrd. in Newark, New Jersey, as the .~a4k of his parents who have re- gently taken up their residence in that city.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-07

MIR. AND MRS. RALPH E. TOU- CEY of Noble avenue are rejoicing over the arrival of a daughter born recently at the Bridgeport hospital.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-07

r RECEPTION OF YOUNG LADIES into the Sodality of the Children of Mary will be held in. three churches of the city during the week. On Wednesday exercises will take place at St. Charles and Sacred Heart church and on next Sunday night at St. Peters church.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-07
ANOTHER OPPORTUNITY to pur-

ANOTHER OPPORTUNITY to pur- chase Christmas presents the new way, that is at society and organiza- ton fairs and sales, will be given on Saturday afternoon and evening, De- mber 11th, when the young ladies the Children of Mary sodal;ty of lAugusineS church will hold a sale food and fancy articles in the ooI hall on Pequonnock street. It promised that the novelty of this } will induce the visitor to make reciative purchases.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-07

society of St. Augustine's church will hold a reception for new members at exercises following the o'clock mass at the church on Wednesday, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-07

THE ITALIAN WOMENS Council of the International institute on Beach street will hold it's weekly meeting or Wednesday afternoon. Plans will be made for the Christmas baskets and donations which the council will make up and distribute to the poor Italians of the city.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-07

ING of the Ladies of Charity. St. Vim cent de Paul, will be held tomorrow afternoon in the Nurses Home on Hunting street. There will be no sew ing.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-07

A WHIST AND DANCE will be given this evening in St. Charles school hall by the Euckaristic league of the parish. Whist, pinochle and forty-five will be played while there is dancing on the second floor of the building The women in charge are: Mrs. Margaret Dun!gan, chairman; Mrs. Patrick Lavery, Mrs. John Swan, Mrs. James Walsh.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-07

A DELIGHTFUL SURPRISE PAR TY was given on Saturday by MISS Florence Bernstein at her home on Elmwood place, in honor of Miss Jen- nie Cram. Music and games were enjoyed during the evening. Those present were: Miss Evelyn Frankel. Miss Bella Adelman. Miss Helen Ma del Miss Florence Bernstein, Miss Sylvia F1amm and Miss Blanche and Miss Theresa Feinstein, also Harry Annsel, Alex Greenspun, Bernard Ra- vitz, Benjamin Leipner, Sidney Moo ney, Solomon Binder, Louis Miller and Ted WasSeman.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-07

nounced the forthcoming and final dance for 1920, to be- eld on We'd nesday, December 15th, will be a nov city confetti and stream CT dance. Spe- c1al innovations are 4tbefng. prepared and vocal program is, to be given by Perry'S orchestra, - %D ! stt.-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-10-11
THE BERKsHIREs.

Mr.. and Mrs. John c. Johansen, art
lists. of New York, have bought the
thirty acre Luling property on the
Lenox road in Stockbridge of Mr..
Charles S. Mellen.
Mrs. Vanderbilt arrived in Lenox yes
terday from the Breakers at Newport.
Mr. Emilio de Gogorza and Mrs. de
Gogorza, who was Miss Emma Eames.
are with Mr.. and Mrs. William b. Os-
good Field at Highlawn, Lenox.
Mr.. Henry White has Joined the Oc-
tober colony.
Arrivals yesterday at the Red Lion
Inn at Stockbridge include Mr.. and
Mrs. Marshall Perry Slade, Mrs. Henry
Steele Warden, Mrs. Clifford Il. Har-
mon, Mrs. Richard s. Barnes. mrs.
Eleanor V. Paul of New York. Mrs.
Francis w. Sargent Mr.. Walter Hun
newell. Miss Louisa and Mr.. Arnold w.
Hunnewell OF Wellesley, Mass
Miss Dorothea Baldwin of New York
is staying with Misses Francesca dc X.
ham.
Miss Laura Il. Harding and Miss
Elizabeth MeelSer OF Rumson. N. j.. are
guests OF Mr.. and Mrs George Higgin-
son, Jr., at Sundrum House. Lenox.
Mrs. Robert w. Paterson, who has
been visiting relatives at Sag Harbor.
L. l., since her return from California
will arrive at Curtis Hotel. Lenox. to-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ivy l.. Lee OF River
dale, N. Y, are at Heaton Hall in
Stockbridge.
Miss Mary l.. Huntington OF New
York Is the guest OF Miss Georgianna
w Sargent in Lenox.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-10-11
MYSTERY SURROUNDS
DEATH IN BELLEVUE
Hugh Rooney Brought In
With Fractured Skull.

An air of mystery surrounded the
death last night at Bellevue Hospital OF
. man described as Hugh Rooney. The
patrolman who carried him out Of a
lodging house room az Park Row and
Mulberry street, where he was found
seriously injured, asked the ambulance
surgeon 70 see that he got the best pos
sible care. During the afternoon, while
Rooney was sinking rapidly. three men
who preserved anonymity, but said they
were connected with the city admins
tration," called nj the hospital When
they we're told Rooney probably would
not live they went gravely away.
Rooney's mother lives at no Tenth
avenue. Inquiries there failed to elicit
any information that would explain the
Importance OF Rooney as a patient,
except that according to one report
Rooney's father had been Interested in
politics. The father has been dead sew
eral years.
Nothing could be learned of the man
ner In which Rooney was Injured. He
had been a familiar figure about the
Globe Hotel. I'm which he was found, for
the last two years. The hotel clerk said
he appeared to have many friends, and
rarely was without money. one OF his
arms was crippled from paralysis. He
walked into the hotel early in the morn
ing and was helped TO bed. when he he
came unconscious The ambulance sur
eeon said the right side Of his head and
his left shoulder showed marks OF blows.
Death was due to fracture OF the skull.
Rooney. was about 2s years old.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-10-11
Wedding Notes.

The marriage of Miss These A
Stenhardt. daughter of Mrs Adolph NJ
Steinhardt of % East Ninety-second
street. to Mr.. William Rosenblatt took
place I'm the Gotham Hotel last Wednes-
day The bride was attended by Mss
Madeleine Steinhardt, her sister. Mr.
Bernard A. Rosenbatt was his brothers
hest man and Messrs. Arnold Brock
Eugene Untcrmyer and Irwin u. Strauss
br Jerome Cohn. Prof. Henry kellen
and Capt. A. Tulin were the ushers
The marriage of Miss Dorothy STEELE,
daughter of DIR. and Mrs. W. i. STEELE
o. Plalnfield, n j.. TO Mr.. A. G. Wad-
worth stone, Brooklyn, took place yes
terday at the home of the brides
parents. Miss Marguerite Mills of Mont
clair was maid of honor. Mr.. Brownell
Stone was best man. The bridegroom
was graduated from Columbia In 1913.
Miss Marion Frances Brooks daughter
or Mrs. c. M. Brooks OF North Plain
field. n. j., and Mr.. Russell II. Douglas,
son OF Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert M. Douglas
of Plainfield. were married last night
Miss Marie c. Moore was the maid OF
honor. Mr.. Herbert NJ Douglas, Jr.,
WAS best man.