The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-08-18
Fairfield


 Announce snt has been made by Charles J. Collins, owner of Collins bathing pavilion, to the effect that n swimming and diving contest will be test is open to ali who rwn season bath houses. The entries open are the 50. 100 and soo-yard dash and fancy diving and under water swim ming. Trials will be made every Tuesday and Friday afternoon from now on until the meet takes place. To those who are Just learning. MT. Collins will be glad to furnish in- Struction.
 The largest crowds that have at- tended the pumping demonstrations this year were present last night at the Mill River bridge when the Hahaan pump was demonstrated by MT. Mitchell of Bridgeport who s the agent for this pump. The cost of this pump is s7.500 and 0 great part of the fund has already been raised tor the purchasing of the pump. There are 426 cottages at Fairfield Beach ant when their donations have been received 1t Is quite probable that the pump will be purchased. Mir. Tarlton. who Is chairman of the pumping fund committee, said this morning: "The pump is being purchased for the ben- eft of the people who own cottages they will do their bit" The water Is shut off by the Bridgeport Hy- draulie Company during the winter and with the new pump water may be taken from Pine Creek and be used.
 Unquowa tribe, No. 60. starts It's fair and trading post tonight. The affair will be held the last three days of this week and the last three days of next week. With the weather be- ing favorable a large crowd Is nssur- ed tonight and a good time with plenty to amuse young and old is guaranteed. Fred Granville. who Is in charge of the affair says that all who attend will be repaid by taking in the amusements which he will provide.
 The fair and trading post Is being held to raise money in order that the club will be fully equipped. Pool tables and bowling alleys are to be be added. These improvements are necessary for a good time and with them the boys feel that nothing is needed.
 quowa tribes club rooms and the dance hall below will be used later in the evenings for dancing. Three local jazz bands have been hired, Underhills jazz band, Hutchinson's Famous Five. and Jim Francis quin tet. They will supply enough music and singing for the evening and from previous experiences the committee
 
 move.
 The hall will be decorated with pink and white streamers and Japan ese lanterns will be artistica1ly ar ranged. Booths will be put around the hall and chances may be taken. Rallies will be held on blankets. candy, fruit, sugar, cakes and almost everything imaginable, for Fred Granville has run affairs similar to his before and knows tn amuse the people.
 Several singers and dancers have been procured in Bridgeport and they will amuse those who are not able to thought some vaudeville talent will be brought from Bridgeport and ar engagements are now under way with Mat Saunders of Polfs to have some of his artists perform.
 The Haymakers, social side of Un- quowa Tribe, No. so, Improved Or | der of Red Men of Fairfield, enter ] tained brother Haymakers of Milford, | last evening, with an entertainment | of music and refreshments. The oc- casion was installation of officers of l local Haymakers by their Milford 1 guests. The Milford degree team in- itiated and disclosed mysteries neces- sary to the making of a loyal Hay maker on two new members of Fair | field lodge. In the installation work l peT1OTiHeu by Iu6 MllIOIu NlSltOIS d most entertaining event was enjoyed. | The installing officers from Milford were Chief Haymaker Weber; Assis- tant Haymaker La Centra; First 1 Farmer Cornier; Second Farmer, Past | Chief Haymaker Northrop. New of ffcers of local HayInakers initiated | into their new stations were Freo Buchanan, Chief Haymaker; "Chet | Garrison. Assistant Chief Haymaker; John Dunleavy, Overseer; Fred Hall
 The social side of Fairfield Red Men are looking forward to a gala season of entertainment and socia recreation under guidance of its new Iy installed timber.
 l During the evenings program in- | teresting talks were gwen by Milford Lawmakers on benefits enjoyed as Red Man Milford Camp has just given a grand entertainment at the sum of $25O. This money is to be donated to Milford hospital
 Many local Red Men will join Mil ford tribe in a visit to Meriden, Sat urday. Aug. goth. A big pow-wow with monster street parade, athletic events and dancing is to form part o1 a big time.
 Not so much in the nature of com ! plaint as request to whomSoeVer Il responsible for the rutty condition O Elliott street road is the call for i'm movement of that sama Constan using of that highway should requir' a better surface and guaranteed com fortable riding for vehicle passage ant | riders.
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