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Newspaper

Bridgeport Evening Farmer

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1912

Page

7

Ladies Of Charity Plan Annual Tea At St. Vincent’s

Ladies of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul announce their annual tea at St. Vincent’s Hospital next Saturday afternoon January 6 from 3 to 6 o'clock. The event, a major social undertaking, invites members to bring friends to witness the society’s charitable progress. Murray Johnson chairs the committee of events and oversees a program with music and speakers including Miss Emily Pierson and Edward Torritt.

Ladies of Charity St. Vincent's Hospital Ladies of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul The of Charity Murray Johnson Committee of Mollie Daly T. Davis Mabel Cunam Daly Davis Emily Pierson Edward Torritt

Three Couples Wed In Stratford and Mount Vernon

Three couples were married Saturday in an article that notes Elizabeth Weldenhammer and Prank Skoada of Connecticut wed at the bride’s sister’s home in Stratford. The ceremony, officiated by Rev. Ww. H. Jepyeon, followed by a reception and honeymoon plans in the South.

Elizabeth Weldenhammer Skoada Connecticut Murphy Stratford Ww. H. Jepyeon St Luke's Church Port Thi Pera Otis Street

Meetings This Week of Women’s Organizations

A fragmented schedule lists New Year’s reception by Ladies’ Charitable Society hosted by Mrs. J Ee Bassick at 1171 Fairfield Avenue and a series of club meetings through Friday including Art League classes, women’s societies, and church parlor gatherings. A local ad promotes affordable paper and metal cups and a household expense book for the new year.

J Ee Bassick Fairfield ‘Avenue St. .John’s Church Mosaic Club Charles A.’ Nichols Wells Street Keramics Art League Woman's Here and Foreign Missionary Society Christian Advent Ok Jackson's Fone Main Street

Why Not? Resisting Marriage Tied to Work Force

Western Reserve University scholar argues many avoid marriage due to economic pressures. He cites three million married women in industry as proof that earnings outside the home could ease the cost of living and boost family happiness. He suggests equal sharing of labor, whether at home or in the workforce, as a path to lasting union.

Esident Thwing Western Reserve University

Poli's New Year’s Vaudeville Opens With Stellar Lineup

Poli's theatre inaugurates New Year programming with Channing Pollock's new play for Jersey City audiences. The bill features Raymond Hitchcock's The Widow, 34, vaudeville acts by The Great Lester, Ethel Green, Vallecita's leopards, Frank Stafford & Co, Mead and Mamie Werntz, Morris & Kramer, the Electrograph, and Poll's Orchestra. An added emphasis on high class entertainment at popular prices aims to draw broad crowds.

Poli Lenedtegnern Polis Booking Offices Channing Pollock Hester Bailesley Fernald Raymond Hitchcock Biste Ferguson Potock Coureeny Robert P Macnee Campbell Jesse Lasky Ethel Green Comedienne Miss Green Lester King Pin Paris Valecita Vallecita Frank‘Stafford & Co Mead Mamie “Werntz Morris & Kramer Vaudevillians Electrograph Motior Poll

Pearl Maiden at Park Theatre Lights Up Tonight

Park Theatre presents the Pearl Maiden a new comic opera with lavish scenery costumes and a top cast led by Jefferson De Angelis and actors Violet Dale Lora Lieb Daisy Leon Charles J. Stine and Richard Taber. A sixty strong chorus and a twenty piece symphony orchestra accompany Aaron's Original Dancing Dolls.

Jefferson de Angelis Violet Dale Lora Lieb Daisy Leon Charles J. Stine Richard Taber Aaron

Lyric Opens Today With 19‑Member Stock Company

The Lyric theatre debuts its season this afternoon led by Miss Eleanor Cleveland in Sweet Kitty Belairs. The Frank Carpenter Stock company promises one of the city’s best seasons with popular plays and a capable lineup of 19 actors. A garbled advertisement for cosmetics and household products follows, mentioning Cyrus Wa Nemover and stove polish.

Lyric Theatre Eleanor Cleveland Sweet Kitty Belairs Frank Carpenter

Dr Wiley to Speak for Suffragists at Warner Hall

Government food expert Dr Harvey M Wiley will speak for Bridgeport Equal Franchise League as winter campaign opens in Warner Hall on January 24, with Max Eastman of New York also on the program. A Christmas tea at St Vincent's hospital features Emily Pierson and Anna Porritt speaking on women’s suffrage, with Mrs S T Davis Jr introducing. An executive committee meeting tomorrow at Mrs J T Davis Jr’s home will discuss appointing a woman to the Board of Education and raising funds for suffrage work. Stratford’s old town is set to be visited by suffragists January 25.

Harvey M. Wiley Bridgeport Equal’ Franchise League Warner Hall Max Eastman New York St. Vincent's Hospital Ladies of St. Vincent de Paul Emily Pierson Anna Porritt Hartford S. T. Davis, Jr

New Year Reception by Bridgeport Ladies Charitable Society

New Year’s Day reception of the Bridgeport Ladies Charitable Society will be at 1171 Fairfield Avenue from 4 to 7. The receiving line includes Mrs. Somers, Mrs. Staples, Mrs. Beardsley, and many others. In the dining room, Mrs. Wheeler and Mrs. Curtis preside at the urns, with multiple assistants and ushers listed. Decorations feature red and green.

Bridgeport Ladies Charitable Society E. C. Bassick Fairfield Avenue George E. Somers Frank Staples Morris B. Beardsley Thomas B. ‘DeForest Zalmon Goodsell Hamilton ‘Shelton Frank Kinsley EB. W. Fairchild Wiliam FE. Morrison Orange Merwin H." B. Henshaw Jerome Orcutt Hobart Wheeler John D. Whitney Mary Fitch A. S. May John D. Woodhull F. A. Strong Charles M. Cole William Rawlins Rebecca French Alice Pierce Marjorie Pierce Elizabeth Fitch Rose McDonald Florence Bartlett Wells Amelia Beardsley

Silliman Chapter to host reception and dinner on Jan 11

Silliman Chapter Sons of the American Revolution to hold a reception and dinner on January 11 with lady guests present. Speakers include Capt. Alfred Wildman Signa Corps I. S. A. and Dr. G F Williams of Hartford, president of the State association. Rev. and Mrs Henry Erskine Kellyville host parishioners at St George's P E church afternoon. Rev Kelly is new rector.

Silliman Sons of Theerican Revolution al Fred Wildman Signa Corps G. F. Williams Hartford State Association Henry Erskine Kelly St. George’s P. E Mr. Kelly St. George's

Knights and Inquisitive Women in Old News Clippings

A garbled 19th century clipping reviews Russian medical errors and a baron’s death with a fine and jail time for the American doctor. It then shifts to knights guarded by armored warlords, and quick jokes about politics, friendship, prison laundry, and a wife losing a handkerchief. Includes lines from exchanges and jokes about inference.

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