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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-04
Many Families To Be Made Happy
 Xmas By c. c. B.

Fifty seven families will be made happy over the Christmas season by the generosity and interest of the combined volunteer workers and garment committees of the Catholic Charitable Bureau. Two thirds of the ffty-seven families are those of wlGows; ten in need because of loss of employment, and five the victims of assertion.
 For the three or four months the committees have been making gar ments for babies and small children As a. result of this work, complete baby sets will be given out at Christ mas.
 At the meet held on Thursday aft ernoon complete plans were made for the coming affair. Monday and Tues day between the hours of 8 and 6 o'clock in the afternoon and and g o'clock ill the evening were desig- mated as the times during which gar ments old or new, books. toys or cash may be brought or sent to the parish headquarters. In most par parochial schoolhouses, but the exact iouS churches tomorrow.
 The general chairman of the gar ment committee is Mrs. M. L. Elan nagan. She will be assisted in St. Augustine's parish by Mrs. James Kelly, in Sacred Heart by Mrs. Will jam Honan; in St. Peters, Mrs. J. b. North; in St. Patrick's by Mrs. James Stapleton, in St. Mary's by Mrs. D. Fitzgerald, in St. Charles by Mrs. T. Hearn, and in Blessed Sacrament par iSh by Mrs. T. J. DOWney.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-04
Fire Fighters
 To Sta ge Entertainment

Just to show the people of Bridge port that they can do something else beside running up ladders, putting out fires, saving people, and proving themselves to be heroes in a hundred different ways, the firemen of this city will present a concert and ball at the Casino on State street on Fri day evening, February 4th. The con- cert will take the form of a minstrel show with Joe Whelan directing. AL
 ready 30 men have signified their in tentions of joining the chorus by pre- senting themselves at the preliminary rehearsals which are now being held
 The proceeds of the affair will be given to the FiremenS Sick Benefit Association, one of the most praise
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-04
| RIS H PLAY s GIVEN HEARTY
 OV ALTON

An appreciative audience packed the High school auditorium last evening to witness the performance of the Players Club, as they produc- ed three delightful Irish plays under the direction of Mrs. Sara Sherman Pryor.
 The opening play was one of Lady Gregorys, entitled "The Workhouse Ward" with the parts capably .por- trayed by Franklin Cogill, Thomas Keegan and Miss Catherine Foley. This was an amusing character farce, proving that Tt is better to be auar- relsome than to be lonesome''
 Riders to the Sea- which follow ed, is tragic idyll of the sea. writ ten by John Sygne. The story de- picts the fate of Maurya as the sea took it's toll of her sons This short play has been compared to Hamlet in perfection of technique. The cast included Miss Catherine MacIachlan, who handled the difficult role of the Maurya; Thomas Keegan Miss Ina Leary and Miss Anna. Sieger, assisted by several other members of the club in minor parts.
 Gregory's plays is Spreading the News,'' which closed the evening. Faithful study on the part of the en- tire club was evidenced and each character seemed suitably cast. The comedy satire gives 8 merry portrayal of the seriousness of gossip, or rather the great joy Bartley Fallon had when his misfortunes were told. "If it was not altogether the same story, any way it was no less than the first story" Miss Alma Rosen. Miss Rose Beck, Miss Lillian Reilly, Thomas Reilly, Oscar Lavery, Samuel Finally, Tom Keegan, Edward Kennedy, Louis Conan and Richard Osborne put the play across in a finished manner. The High school orchestra played a medley of Irish tunes led by Miss Ingeborg Svendsen-Tune. Bass solos were rendered by Arthur Ekins.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-04
DRESS WILL HAVE
 HUNDRED POCKETS

Imagine trying to convince your tailor Or your dressmaker that it was essential that your habit must be So prepared and fashioned that it con tain a hundred pockets! And-in1- agine the startled, worried look that would result from such denan ndi Why, you'd be considered out of your mind. Your dressmaker or your tailor would sorrowfully shake his head and inutter ''Too bad"' And then a hundred questions would run through his mind. Why the hun dred pockets? What would such dress be used for? Who would want to wear such a dress etc.
 But a dress so fashioned that it will contain hundred pockets is be- ing made today. And it will he completed and donned by a certain Bridgeport lady next Tuesday and Wednesday at a bazaar given under the auspices Of the Sisterhood of the Park Avenue Temple at the Liberty building, in the grill room. And, too, there will be many other sur- prises in store for those who att tend.
 There will be pretty booths dis playing wares of great worth for sale at small prices, dancing, supper each evening, and many other novelties.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-04

worthy of organizations. Cash dona- tons are being received from outside sources and of this committee, Horace Merwin is chairman. Among the contributors to this fund will be the Chamber of Commerce, the Kiwanis club, and the Bridgeport Board of Trade. Carl Beck, the Main street florist, will contribute the palms for decorations.
 Chief D. E. Johnson, is chairman ex-officio of the committee in charge of the entire concert and dance; Chief G. F. Beardslee, chairman of dance committee; Captain Edward Foley, treasurer; Clerk John J. Hines, secretary, and Martin Ryan, Arthur Chambers and James Weary, members of committee.
 The music committee is composed of Joseph Whelan, It. Thomas F. Rielly and Vincent Benham. Captain M. J. Daley is chairman of the dec orations committee and his aides have not as yet been chosen.
 Martin Ryan, Arthur Chambers, and James Weary are members of the printing committee and Martin Ryan has charge of refreshments.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-04
WHAT ONE LITTLE BOY SAVED
 IN THE CHRISTMAS CLUB.

No matter where the town is, no matter what is the name of the boy; but let's call the town Economy" and let's name the little boy Hustler" Hustler like a great many little boys had a good job. In these prosperous times, he earned s1O a week. Hustler saw an advertisement in newspaper stating that for 25 cts, 50 cts, S1 or v a week, he could join a Christmas Club and save either S12.50, s25 or $1O0.
 There were lots of things that Hustler wanted to buy so he joined the $1 a week club. instead of put ting in just $1 his first week, how ever. he banked $4 and paid four weeks in advance. He felt so happy over being a member of the S1 a week club that when he received his pay next week he joined also a $2 a week club.
 In order to be sure he would hold his job, Hustler worked harder; his work was observed by his boss and much to Hustlers amazement, his pay was raised to $15 a week-and then what did Hustler do? He joined a So q week club.
 Hustler began saving his money in December of last year and up to the present time he now has deposited in he various Christmas Clubs over $500.
 The Banker of the little town of Economy asked Hustler the other day, well, what are you going to do with all this money. Hustler?" i've got it now" replied the energetic little boy, and now I'm going to let it stay in your bank and let you keep this money for me and some day maybe l can have a little business of my own
 Not only every little Hustler in our midst, but every other boy or girl, man or woman can join the Chr strna S Club now open at the Bridgeport Saw ingS Bank. Either 1 ct. cts. cts 10 cts. will start you in the incraasing club. When you join this cl D. you Increase the payments 1 ct. ? cts, , cts. or 10 cts. each week for fifty weeks and have at the end of that time for your Christmas needs. or to start a regular banking account, $12.75. S25 50. S63.75 or $1275O
 The bank also offers an even amount plan. You start a 25 cts. 50 cts. $1. S2. $5. $1O, $2O or more club and put this same amount in the club each week for fifty weeks. By doing so, the club members will have availa ble by next December either S12.50 S25 $50. $1OO, $250, $500, s1.OOO or more in accordance with the amount he de- posits each week.
 The Christmas Club is now open to every man, woman or child in our midst All they have to do to join the club is to go into the bank with the amount of money they want to start with. They will receive a little Christmas Club bank book free ot charge. The operation plan is very simple. It costs nothing to join, there are no dues to pay and next Christ mas anyone who keeps up the pay ments will have nice sum to h's credit. either for his Christmas use oI |" open regular bank account.
 Tuis Christmas Club is small enough Tor baby and large enough for biz business men.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-04

O $.
 Following are the various commit tees in charge:
 Fancy tab1e-Mrs. T. Wilcox, Mrs. D. W. Cunning, Mrs. Jacob Huber, Mrs. G. c. Hunt and Mrs. H. H. Brautigam.
 Food-Mrs. James Coulter, Mrs. F. L. Day, Mrs. Frank Wheeler, Mrs. Thomas Coulter, Jr.
 Salads-Mrs. George Ja,ckman, Mrs. A. May, Mrs. T. Flint, Mrs. George Thorpe.
 Christmas Tree-Mrs. Hal Kearns, Mrs. Russell Cone, Miss Margaret Hughes.
 Aprons-Mrs. Walter Taft, Mrs. Charles Buckingham, Mrs. J. H. Or cutt.
 Candy-Mrs. Fred Hunt, Miss Nat allie Middlebrook, Miss Grace Dick haut, Mrs. J. H. Brooks, Miss Doro- thy Smith and Mrs. Fred Tracy.
 Luncheon and supper, culinary de-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-04
CHRISTMAS SALE
 PROVES SUCCESS

The Christmas sale of the Ladies' Aid Society of the Kings Highway Church passed off most successfully on Thursday. The tables were in charge of the following ladies:Aprons Mrs. John Mackie, Miss Gertrude e Knight. Food-Mrs. G. Nest, Mrs. Fred Dart. Fancy work-Misses Grace and Anna Laing. Handker- chiefs-Mrs- J. B. Rees. Mrs. A. T. Lewis. In the evening a pleasing en- tertainment was given by the young people of the church, the following taking part: Piano solos-Harold Dart, Melvin E. Rees. Vocal solos John Kirk. Readings-Miss Marion Mackie. Accopanist - Norman D. Hovey.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-04
Part Played By
 Women In Our
 Recent Election
Cast Big Vote and Were Swayed By Same In
 fiuences As Men
By MILDRED MORRIS, international News Service Staff
 CDrresDOndeut)


 Washington, Dec. 4-In final an- a1ysis of the women vote in the re- cent election the National Woman s Party reaches the conclusion that "women apparently voted for the same reasons and were swayed by V same issues men,"
 SsSsording to the analysis, which Is s-. Oe published in the forthcoming issue of the suffragist, information gathered in the crucial states, shows that women cast from one-third to one-half of the total vote.
 In local matters" says the analysis, "women suppor.ed Increased expendi- lures for schools, for humane pur- poses, b.7t did not generally initiate any reforms.
 Women candidates were few and almost invariably unsuccessful, with the exception of a few women elected to state legislatures or minor county offices"
 When it was pointed out to Alice Paul today, that the conclusions reached are similar to those publish ed by the National Association Op- posed to Woman Suffrage, she said:
 We contend that the election did not reflect the attitude of the women on the issues in the campaign since they had voice in making them and had no time to organize for m dependent action. Until the women vote acts as an organized force, it cannot lre clearly interpreted.
 According to Elinor Taylor Marsh, assistant editor of the Suffragist, who wrote the analysis, in many To- calities the women organized for in dependent action and did effective work in country and state elections.
 The analysis touching on the vote in Maine, says approximately 5O,OOO women voted in that state.
 "The League of Nations was the issue which resulted in the Repubi- can victory in Maine, but women were not a deciding factor, it de- clares
 According to the information gath cred in West Virginia, approximately those registered went to the polls.
 The estimate from Louisiana is that AZ per cent. of the women eligi- ble to vote cast their ballots. In South Dakota it is estimated that wocen cast about 40 per cent. of the to the analysis, thirty-three and one third per cent. of the women regis ta,ed and of these from 75 to S5 per cent. voted.
 No estimate of the women vote in New Jersey is given but, according tc strongly opposed to the League of Ma ions and this opposition led to the landslide which resulted in the defeat of the Democratic boss of Els sex county, Jim Nugent, known as the enemy of women.
 To illustrate what the women vote may accomplish as an organization force, the analysis cites the election of Nathan Straus. Jr., Democratic, tc the New York state senate, from q strongly Republican district. The Womans Non-Partisan League op- posed the Republican candidate or the ground that he was against pro- Srcssive legislation.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-04
LANDLORDS WARNED
 NOT TO SELL BOOZE

Worcester, Mass. Dec. 4.-The abolition of illegal liquor selling in Worcester will be put directly up to Worcester landlords. according to Deputy Chief McMurray. .who o instruct cd members of the police department to prepare list of names of prop erty owners whose tenants have been convicted on the charge of illegal liquor keeping
 It is planned to send notices to these landlords informing them that it is up to them to see that the nuis- ance Is stopped at once or prosecu- tions would follow. If the offense is repeated the police plan to bring ac- ton against the offending landlord
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-04
HIS WIFE BEAT HIM.

Tottenham, Eng, Dec. "A man named Thorn had his 74-year-old wife summoned for assault. He told the court she kept his clothes from him, and when he tried to take them away she struck him with a chair. She was bound over to keep the peace.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-04

partment-Mrs. Frank Hughes, Mrs. Henry Reid, Mrs. L. Swan, Mrs. Fan nie Barrows, Mrs. H. Thomas, Mrs. J. L. Christie, Mrs. T. Harding and Mrs. F. Lyman.
 Dining room-Mrs. Fred Walker, Mrs. Fred Tracy, Mrs. Newton IIine, Mrs. Il BeldIng. Mrs. I J. H. ,1 Brooks, S.l1S Der, Mrs. H. Currier, Mrs. T. Elliot, Mrs. Frank Guertin. Mrs. Merton Hammond, Mrs. Albert Hodgkins, Mrs. Fred Hunt, Mrs. T. Keller, Mrs. F.. Kelly, Mrs. Leo Lyons, Mrs. Buck ingham Marsh, Mrs. R. Maxwell, Miss Deborah Miller, Mrs. F. Newport, Mrs. Hal Perkins, Mrs. George Rob- erts. Mrs. A. S. Rogers, Mrs. T. Sherri, Mrs. Ward Van Ness, Mrs. w. Tillman, Mrs. L. Blackford, Mrs. S. Lockwood, Miss Ruth Harding and Miss F. Alden.
 Mrs. William Sailer will be the | cashier and Mrs. Frank l.. Bishop ! was purchasing agent
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-04

MEMBERS of the O. U B. club will hold an impcr-ant meeting at the Universa' list church Monday evening. This club is comprised of ahou: 50 young men members of the church who engage themselves in worthwhile work earning money for the church The club has arranged to have the Brown Glee club here early in February.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-04

MIR. AND MRS. T. s. MURRAY of Norwalh are the house guests of MT. and Mrs. Charles Wills of Wheeler avenue, for the wedding of their daughter, Miss Eun'ce Wills. and Harmon Smith. which took place at the Wills residence this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-04

Berlin, Dec. 4.-Many German breweries are facing ruin as a result of the falling off of the consumption of near beer. To prevent this the council has adopted an ordinance per- hitting breweries to thicken brews.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-04
COUNTESS FOUND GTTuTy

Dubl1c, Dec. 4.-Countess Markie- wiez, M. F., prominent Sim Fefn. leader, was found guilty by court martial of conspiracy to spread sedi- ton and cause murder in Ireland The, court announced that sentence would be imposed later.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-04
Elaborate Xmas
 Fair ToBe Given
 ByWoman's Club

Of to   with the members of the Opportunity assisting.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-04

THE ENGAGEMENT OF Miss Florence Bender of Lafayette street and Allen Don of Baltimore, Mary land, was recently announced at a dinner party given by MT. and Mrs. D. H. Bender at their home.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-04

ARTHUR HOLMES has returned to his home in Providence, Rhode Is land.5 after visiting here for the past week.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-04

THE NEXT of the series of bridge parties given for the benefit of the Bridgeport Prot ective association un- der the auspices Of the Thursday Luncheon club, will be held at the home of Mrs. Nathaniel Worthen of North avenue on Tuesday afternoon, December 2Sth.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-04

MIR. AND MRS. J. A. MCCARTHY have returned from their wedding trip and are now residing in Danbury- Mrs. Mccarthy was formerly Miss Anna Light of Black Rock avenue.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-04

BOWLING AT 1he Brooklawn Coun- try club will be popular next week Several teams have been organized which will compete with each other in match games.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-04
PERSONALS

MISS ELIZABETH SHELBY of Brooklawn avenue has returned from New York city where she has been entertained by her aunt Mrs. Chaun- cey Marshall for the past week.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-04

MES. DAVID DAY of Clinton ave- nue will act as hostess for the next meeting of the Thursday Luncheon club at her home.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-04
THE W0MEN'S

THE WOMEN'S AUXILIARY of the American Legion will give a dance at the Stratfield hotel in the ball room on Monday evening. Dec. goth. Murray's orchestra will fur nish music for the occasion. Mrs. c. I. Crosby. Mrs. I. Williams and Mrs. B. Stratton are the committee in charge.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-04
JACKSON AVENUE

Mrs: John Whitehead: 1eo Jackson Ave says: My kidneys frequently and caused my hands, feet swell. When pressed my finger the swollen parts dent would remain there for i'm I thought back would never stop aching and my sight often become blurred. I wou fec would have headaches I was advised to try Doan's Kidney Pills and using five I completely cured"
 Whitehead the above statement Decern- Der T. 1916 and July she added 1T haven't needed to Kidney Pills since I last gave telling of their merit
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-04

MISS CATHERINE RUSSELL of Noble avenue has returned from New York city after a brief sojourn with friends.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-04

DINNER RESERVATIONS at the Brooklawn Country club for this evening have been made by: Mrs. H. H. DeLoss, Miss Margaret Griffith Mrs. Maturin B. Waldo and Mrs. Will liam A. Seeley.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-04

MISS ETHEL SIERLlNG. pres1- dent of the board of the Y. w. c. A., Mrs. Andrew Cooper, chairman of the Industrial board, Miss Elizabeth Brown, industrial secretary, and Miss Katherine Freeman, religious and educational secretary, are attending a. conference at the headquarters in New York city.
 MIR. AND MRS. EDWARD SHAW of Stratford are rejoicing over the arrival of a second son recently at their home. Mrs. Shaw was former ly Miss Merna Lyford.
 MIR. AND MRS. RICHARD HOWELL of Elm street, Stratford are spending the week end in Water bury with friends.
 MRS. ROBERT CRUDGINGTON of Eaton street will entertain the members of her bridge club at her home on Friday afternoon of next week. The players are: Mrs. w. K Belknap, Jr., Mrs. Clifford L.. Mason, Mrs. Charles Kleindenst, Mrs. Archi- bald Smith, Mrs. Harry Ward. Mrs. Charles Hutchinson, and Mrs. George Roberts. WALTER WHEELER, JR., and Al. Beach, both of Stratford, will at tend the annual Christmas dance given by the members of the faculty of Gateway school, in New Haven for the students. The affair promises to be a brilliant one
 MEMBERS OF THE FIRM of Davis & Hawley entertained their employees at a turkey dinner on Thursday evening,-at the Homestead were laid for twenty and jolly evening spent
 THE SUM NETTED at the fair crix hxy IOhn'S parish this week netted over $1,000, all of which will go towards repairs in the church and other necessities.
 MRS. LESTER FINCH of Petrie street is entertaining as her house guests over the week eTd her two sis ters, Mrs. A. F. Baldwin of Kansas City, Mo, and Mrs. J. D. Milne of Norwalk.
 ANOTHER CARD PARTY will be held on Monday afternoon at the Weatogue Country club for the mem bers and their friends. Prizes will be, awarded for the highest score at each table. In charge of the affair are Mrs. H. c. Goddard and Mrs Lester Finch. Playing Will begin at in the afternoon. Reservations for fifteen tables have already been made.
 MRS. P. w. FINNEGAN of Fair mount Terrace, Stratfield, has as her week end and house guest. Miss Lll- lian Knorr of New York city. MISS ELEANOR BARTRAM of the Stratfield hotel will act as hos | tess for the regular meeting Service | club on Monday afternoon. | CONRAD LASHAR, son of MT. and Mrs. Thomas Lashar of Fairfield will be among the many entertaining durings the Christmas holidays. MT. | Lashar attends Yale University and will soon issue invitations for large Yule-tide dancing party for the | members of the younger set, to De | given at the Brooklawn Country club.
 THE YD DIVISION. Ladies Aux Hilary, held a card party last evening
 in their rooms on Broad street: Prizes
 were awarded to those holding the highest scores. The boys have de- cided to hold their next bi-monthly dance on Wednesday evening, Decen1- | Der Sth. Frank Davis will entertain with songs, Albert Hearn with dan
 cirg and Earl Radil1an will talk about 1 the recent war, The committee in charge is comprised of: Eric Eric l son. Fred. Williams and Bud Will | Hams.
 | MISS CATH BRINE RUSSELL of
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-04

MRS. P. w. FINNEGAN of Fair mount Terrace, Stratfield, has as her week end and house guest. Miss Lil- lian Knorr of New York city.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-04

CONRAD LASHAR, son of MT. and Mrs. Thomas Lashar of Fairfield will be among the many entertaining g durings the Christmas holidays. MT. Lashar attends Yale University and will soon issue invitations for a large Yule-tide dancing party for the members of the younger set, to be given at the Brooklawn Country club.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-04

MISS ELEANOR BARTRAM of the Stratfield hotel will act as hos tess for the regular meeting Service club on Monday afternoon.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-04

MRS. LESTER FINCH of Petrie street is entertaining as her house guests over the week eEd her two sis ters, Mrs. A. F. Baldwin of Kansas City, Mo-, and Mrs. J. D. Milne Of NorWa1k
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-04
FEDERAL STREET

Wm Miller, St., says: "When bend, dust, sharp, dartng pains would my I could hardly straighten again. My kidneys of order nd dizzy spells bothered I felt miserable and tired and 1anguid. I began using Doan's Kidney Pills they removed the trouble Statement given December 2, 1916
 July 1919, Miller said Colds disorder my kidneys, but rely Doans Kidney Pills relieve Experience has renewed my confidence recommend them befor
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-04

THE SUM NETTED at the fair given by the women of St. John s parish this week netted over $1,00O, all of which will go towards repairs in the church and other necessities.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-04

MIR. AND MRS. EDWARD SHAW of Stratford are rejoicing over the arrival of a second son recently at their home. Mrs. Shaw was former ly Miss Merna Lyford.