Rip Van Winkle on Stage at Polls Theatre Delights Audiences
Poll’s Theatre presents Eugene Walter’s The Wolf and The Times, The Place and The Girl during a holiday week. The Wolf features Beaubien Hilda and McDonald in a tense Northwest drama with rugged wilderness, portraits of love, hate, and a knife duel. The second production promises a merry musical whirl, showcasing the Poll Stock Company’s versatility and strong performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poll's
Eugene Walter
Great Northwest
Harry Andrew
Andrew McTarieh
Hilda
Jules Geanbeln
Nature
McDonald
McTsvish
Beaubern
McTavish
Beaubeln
Hilde
Beaubel
Montreal
Beaubein
van Beuren
Miss Clifton
Harrington
Mr. Kent
Har Hington
Or. Fos
Mr. Andrews
Fairfield News Roundup Highlights Local Life and Events
Fairfield notes report a festive season with visitors, health updates, school activities, and community shuffles. Guests include Mrs. George Smith and Benjamin Bowkley of Philadelphia. Miss Thetis Moore returns to dance. residents discuss trolley progress, hospital trips, and holiday plans at Norwalk and Bridgeport connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stes Beis Moore
Springs
Bse
Platteville School
Coshel University
Nichol
Keoman
Bridge- Rev
Aire
Childs
Ford
Ars
J. Mamatte
Wheeler
Bacon Wakstian
Bre
Olives Patterson
Sridgeport
McCaffres
Perry Shaw
Snelfom Rave
Richard Macdani
Manaway Farm
Sarah Deyo
Silot Street
Herpo- Sivemet Fichole Terrace
Misa Louise
Josie Lobdail
Bridgepore
Puirfield
Mixes Tiker
Main Wet
Warren
Uradiey Triana
New Jersey
John Bary
Benson Avrenus
Marold Mestre
New Tor
Mies
Nellie Wilson
Poweble
Anne
Greenfield
Wien
MR Panties
Weske
Scot
Candiion
Aged Women Dead in Greenwich and South Beach
Aged women Mrs Catherine Dresbach and Mrs James Louden died within their 70s and 80s. Dresbach passed at her son’s home in Greenwich. Louden died at her South Beach residence. Tax details note unpaid 1911 assessments and a sprinkling tax list scheduled for December 14, 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwich
Catherine
Viewiant Hgee company meeting hints at Christmas event
In Westport a special Parmar report notes a routine meeting of the Viewiant Hgee company, a Christmas entertainment program at the Constitutional Church, and a whist party attended by Mrs Morace and Mrs Leroy Meeker. The Marthodier Toted held a service and noted deaths in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viewiant
Hgee
Tweeday
Stra
Btapion High Sahool
Sophogiece
Victor Joan Walle Shurwood
Mra Morace
Mra
Leroy Meeker
Regier l
Culane
Stratford Officers Elected At General Welker Council Meet
At the annual meeting of General Joseph Welker council Junior O U M officers were elected Harold Mer win named councillor Frank Dedrick vice councillor James King recording secretary Lawrence Stephens financial secretary William Dew treasurer G W Wright conductor J Appleby warden J H O'Brien junior past councillor Installathon set for Thursday evening Dec 26 Special prizes at the Bridgeport poultry show awarded to J Eringe King street for best White Plymouth Rock cockerel second in same and second in pullet Albert Anderson awarded set for Asia tice Cook's express wagon damaged after going into the brook on Barnum and Nichols avenues. cargo losses minimal Neigh bors lent aid and the wagon was streeted The trolley wires on Main street between the Viaduct and Barnum avenue down last night traffic suspended until repairs A recruiting officer for the U S army in town seeking candidates for warlike honors by 8 o'clock no applications The incident notes a man intoxicated attempting to enter Frederick Garry's residence on Bim street was thwarted
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Welker
Harold Merwin
Frank Dedrick
James King
Lawrence Stephens
William Dew
G. W. Wright
J. Appleby
J. H. O'Brien
Bridgeport
J. Eringe
King Street
Secon
Albert Anderson
Cook
Barnum and Nichols Avenues
Neighore
U. S. Army
Main Street
Viaduct
Barnum Avenue
Frederick Garry J
Bim Street
Garry
King Georg in India seen in Kinemeocolor Durbar films
Park Theatre in Dubar TN shows Kinemeocolor Durbar pictures featuring King Georg of England visiting India last December to be crowned emperor. The film presents the 1.50 scale cinema color scenes of the Durbar, with the taxi like royal ride and crowd excitement. These vibrant episodes are now touring New York venues, including matinee and evening showings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubar
Europe
Park Theatre
New York
Lyric Theatre to Close With Rip Van Winkle Showing
Lyric Theatre will present Rip Van Winkle this evening as the closing performance. Mims and the Lyric company have earned praise for the production, following strong runs this week. The play, dramatized by Adelaide Grier from Washington Irving’s story, preserves the book’s fidelity and offers rich scenic opportunities created by Karkuupf and Schrock. The cast is prepared for a faithful five act presentation that patrons will remember.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Posey
Mims
Lyric’e Popular Organization
Joseph Jefferson
Catekill
Jolly Ripp
Adelaide Grier
Washington Irving
Karkuupf & Schrock
Whist party nights in Newtown entertainments tallied
Newtown residents enjoyed whist games hosted by St Hose’s Church in various districts. Miss Eleanor McGrath and Miss Emma Osborne led the ladies, while John Keane and Thomas Maloney topped the gentlemen. An eight table event at Troy’s Hotel featured Mr and Mrs Homer Brown and a program of songs and dances with prizes awarded to Miss Anna Keane and Frank Kenny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Hose's
Crowe
Huntingtown
Eleanor McGrath
Bridgeport
Emma Osborne
Nora Keane
John Keane
Thomas ¥. Maloney
Edward S. Pituschier
Annie ‘Troy
Troy
Bendy Hook
Frederick Lockwood
Arthur J._ Crowe
Firet
Anna V. Keane
Kenny
Cenarmiers
Julia Kibride
Homer Brown
Newaven
Flora
Elsie M. Gilbert
WB Glover
Icano “Watneeday
St Louis
Johnson
Misaouri
Jotacn
Taunton
Bantam Lake
William B. Glovier
J. C. Morris
Gale
Mise
Margaret Honan
Merwineville
Conn
Robert Gelinon
Hiram
Middle District
Jephthah
Pierce Chark
New York
Easton and Perkina Nichols visiting relatives this weekend
Easton Willam Andrews spends a few days with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Andrews. Perkina Nichols visits his parents Mr. and Mrs. Charles Nichols for the weekend. A Christmas cantata Fehsarsal is planned at the Baptist church after Sunday School. Mr. Ferry repairs his house with new windows as Thomas Perkins does related work. Daniel Kien buys a new gasoline engine. Mrs. Florence Mallette hosts the Ladies Aid of the Episcopal church with several attendees including Mrs. Hetsie Sherwood, Mrs. Vinnie Bradley, and Mrs. Charles Keller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willam Andrews
Elmer Andrews
Perkina Nichols
Charles Nichols
The
Baptist Church
Ferry
Thomas Perkins
Daniel Kien
Florence Mallette
Ladies’ Aid Society of the Episcopal Church
Hetsie Sherwood
Vinnie Bradley
Charles Keller
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Canadian Northwest
Poli
New Theatre
Poli's Theatre
Rip
Gretchen
Catskills
Derrick von Heakman
Scott
Scott & Bower
Bloverfield
Fairfield
Vaughn
Binghamton
Saltiad
Norwalk Hospital
Mies Louie Hrenbers
Dorothy Adame
Regina Willame
Mabel Lewis
Mildred Taylor
J. Pest
N.Y. NW
Hand & RR Co
Bagksgeriasiér
Norwalk
Mite Mary Clair
Riverside Avenue
New York Hospital
Westport
Snet Company
Saugatuck
Thelma Matehall Hae
Holyoke
Marjorie Purdy
Lincoln Street
Francea Wheeler
Harris
Gerry
Rowe Wheeler
Barnum Terrace
Nation
M. J. O'Connor
John Kennedy
Patrick Kennedy
Middletown
Rambler
Woodhull
Emmet Beardsley
Ramblers
William Nichols
Stagg Barn
Thursda
Nichols
Nichole
Slass
W. B. Bristol
James J. Sexton
Ernest C. Carpenter
M. Et
Carpenter
Notich
Stratford
Lyric Theatre
Easton
Music Riana
Ouse
N. Buckingham & Co
the House of Liberal Terme
State Street
Rem
Bridgeport Steam Carpet Cleaning CO
Stratford Avenue
Joseph P. Coughlin CO
Mary
Petes
Oia
Pte
Phone Sina
Che Wanathe
Mttle
Godurss
Eversiene
D. Smith
Pairfield Ave
Sprague
Lehigh Coal
Sprague Ice & Coal Co
Washington
IRA Gregory & CO
COAT
Stratford Ays
Wheeler & Howes
East End
Congress Street Bridge
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