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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-27
Gold Star Mother Presented With
 Beautiful Medal
Tribute Paid Also To Mrs. s. z. Poli, Who Has Endeared Herself To Veterans Of The World War.

As token of the great honor in which the memory of Richard Cutts Fairfield is held by the members of the American Legion and the Vet erans of Foreign Wars, a gold medal \ suitably inscribed was presented to Mrs James Cutts Barr, his mother, at the benefit concert given under the auspices of the two posts yesterday afternoon at Polls theatre Young FrairfieId was the first American to be killed in Italy during the war While driving an Italian ambulance with seven wounded at Mestre, Italy, January 26, 1918, he paid the supreme sacrifice when a bursting Austrian shell struck the ambulance. instantly killing him and the seven wounded men.
 For the ex-soldiers and the wound , ed at the Arlington hospital is well known, was presented with a gold memento engraved with words Of ap-
 The theatre was packed and the charity fund for the American Le- zion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars was greatly increased. MT. Poli gave the theatre and Mrs. Poli secured the. greater part of the taI- ent.
 Coming all the way from Newark, N. J.. "Bilr' Steinke acted as master of ceremonies and presented a nov city act entitled ''Fffteen Minutes at
 
 caricatures were greatly appreciated.
 Edmund Vail, formerly with the Lyric Stock players. but now with the Worcester players, came all the way from that city with Mary Ann Dent Ter and >Arthur Chatterton to take part in the performance. MT. Vail acted as announcer
 The Ruby Kids, by far the best child actors ever seen in Bridgeport. went big with the audience with their song and dance act and their singing of the old favorite, Little Annie Rooney" combined with an old fash toned Bowery dance.
 Philip Oliver, the SongSter of the A E. F., presented a clever monologue and song act while Rena Cappola's song and dance act was heartily ap- plauded.
 Joseph Lycel1, Bridgeport's favorite baritone. was also on the program with E. Rhey Garrison, as accorapan- jest. Other acts which helped make the concert a success, were Menard s Jazz Band.v Melody Land. and Fords Revue.
 Lynn W. Wilson made a short ad- dress and urged all to back up the oys in anything they undertook The motion picture Lest We Forget" concluded the program.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-27

All that heart throb and delightful comedy which made the play, Turn to the Right" one of the most popular offerings of the stage has been pre- served in the screen version which yes terday began a four day run at Polls Theatre. And in addition there is the added beauty which only can be at tained in pictures which makes this motion picture of John Go1den's stage success by Winchell Smith and John B. Hazard one that no lover of the artistic and dramatic will wish to miss.
 For those who, are not familiar with the famous story, it portrays the ad ventures of a country youth, who is unjustly sentenced to a term in pris- on. While there he becomes ac- quainted with two crooks. When freed the youth determines to go back to his home and arrives to find his aged mother and little sister in direst poverty and about to have the mortgage foreclosed by the village
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-27
Theatrical Notes
PLAZA

Harold Llyod has made aorae mighty funny comedies in his day but Ee probably has never turned out one that has created such a wealth of comment as his latest. Never Weaken, which was shown :lt the Plaza, Theatre last night for the first time. Tom Moore and Helen Chad wick in the Rupert Hughes Stcr; From the Ground Up," a six act Goldwyn story of an Irish American romance, is fully as good as their previous success Hold Your Horses.
 The vaudeville bill is topped by scenic musical production Around the Clock" with a cast of artists in cluding VaIdeo, Alexander Iyde, Christine Japanette. Ray HowaI d Linette Ball, Ada Ray and others, II was staged and conceived by Victor Hyde Around the Clock" run9Has smoothly as the tick tock of new watch. It is colorful proscenicauy and vocally. As an added attraction Billie Burke presents ''Pinkfe" a dainty vaudeville offering with liar old West and Pauline Harris. the Fitzroy Sisters and a strong support ing bill made up a most attra ctive program.
 'sThe Silent Call" a big First Ma tional attraction is announced for Thursday.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-27
Betting Heavy In 1,500 Point
 Billiard Match

Chicago. March 27.-Final prepar- ations were completed today for the 1900 point 1S.2 balk line match for the worlds championship which starts tonight between Willie Hoppe. former champion, and Jake Schaefer, who won the title from Hoppe a few months ago.
 The players today were given the same careful physical attention ac- corded championship pugilists a few hours before the bout. Hoppe- and Schaefer both went through short practice sessions and each got out doors for a few hours.
 Five hundred points will be played on each of three nights, the balls being shot the second and third nights from the positions left at the end of pre- ceding night's play.
 Betting on the match, which is re- ported rather heavy, remained at even The players will split the pro- fits, sixty percent to Schaefer as pre- sent champion and 40 percent to Hoppe as challenger.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-27
Enthusiasts For
 Five Cent Fares
 Grow Numerous

New Haven, Conn.,, March 27-Five cent trolley fare enthusiasts are gain ing in numbers here Three local civic associations have stated their decision 10 join the Grand Avenue Business Mems association in backing the lead ership of the latter on their petition for the lower fare rate, it was an- nounced today.
 A hearing on the five cent fare will be given these associations and civic a association by the Public Utilities Commission on Thursday morning. Arguments on a plan for rerouting certain cars to save expenses and time will also be heard.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-27
GIVEN
 TO G. E. CONTERNO

An excellent program was given yesterday afternoon m the Casino by friends of Giovanni E. Conterno as a testim onial to his services. The so- loists included Mrs. Nanchen Adams Rosen, soprano, and Joseph Wieqer, baritone.
 The United German Singing socie- ties, including the Germania and Schwaben societies. under the leader ship O. Robert Weber. gave two num- berS and an orchestra of local musi- clans, directed by MT. Conterno, was heard in several selections.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-27
Lloyd George
 Benefited By
 His Vacation

London, March 27-(By the A. P) Prime Minister. Lloyd George was expected to arrive in London this af ternoon from Criccieth, Wales, where ne has been resting for two weeks. His friends say he has benefited won derfuily from the vacation
 It is understood that after one night in London he will go for a few days to his country place Chequers Court. where he will further consfd CT the plans for the Genoa Conference and prepare for his speech to tho House of Commons week from to- day, when he will seek a vote of con fidence.
 During his brief stay in London inc premier will consult with his col Ieagues in the cabinet and is Hkeiy 10 nave an important talk with the Italian Foreign Minister NJ. Schanzer who came to London overnight from Paris: This conversation. it is under stood. Will deal entirely with the Genoa conference.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-27
Many Replies
 From Colleges

Favorable replies have been receiv- ed from practically all the leading colleges in New England and New York states by the Chamber of Com merce. to the letters sent out urging that colleges send student groups to Bridgeport to study industrial condi- tions and methods at first hand.
 pr. Russell H. Chittenden of Yale has sent a favorable reply stating that he would be glad to send stu dents from the Sheffield Scientific School to Bridgeport. Other pro- fessors and heads of departments who sent in replies were pr. Charles F. Scott of Yale; L. P. Breck kenridge head of the mechanical engineering department of Yale; Prof. J. c. Tracy head of the department of civil en- gineering; c. M. Sco1ield of Worces- fer Tech; Prof. Edward F. Miller head of the department of engineer ing, NJ. I. T.; Prof. A. L. Cook. head of the department of industrial cleo trical engineering, Pratt Institute Brooklyn. and Prof. H. P Fairfield, of the machine construction division Worcester Tech
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-03-27
HALF OF BALLOTS IN.

Fifty per cent. of the mt mbers of the Chamber of Commerce have all ready sent in their ballots in the vot- ing for directors of the Chamber It is expected that the entire member