Rachmaninoff Delights At Polis Palace Concert
Russian pianist and composer Sergei Rachmaninoff performed at Polis Palace yesterday afternoon as the second of four Steinert concert series. The program mixed challenging works and lighter pieces, with encores including his famous Prologue. He opened with Improvisation, Opus 31, then Beethoven's Appassionata, displaying rich emotional sweep, tonal color, and precise phrasing.
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Sergei Rachmaninoff
Polis Palace Theatre
Rachmanino
Rachmaninoff
Schumanne Tausig
Doll Show Highlight at St George's Church Fair
St George's fair features a unique doll show at the residence of Charles H Armstrong on Friday. Exhibits include a 100 year old doll loaned by Miss Cotten M Grosslund, a mahogany bureau and dishes, foreign dolls in costumes, and American dolls as babies and stage characters. Children with dolls to loan should contact Miss Marion De Forest of Sterling Flnec.
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St. George’s Fair
Charles H. Armstrong
Cotten M. Grosslund
Ftction
Staga
Madame Bosephs
Amy Child
St. George’s Parish
Iss Marion de Forest
Sterling
Flnec
Foley's Honey and Lingering Coughs Ad Claims Quick Relief
An advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Lingering Coughs as rapid relief for lingering coughs, chest and bronchial troubles, and croup. It claims the syrup is safe with ingredients printed on the wrapper and notes Levings Drug Stores as a seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. &. Campbell
Brian
Michigan
Foley
America Yesterday and Today by St Pauls Musical Society
St Pauls Episcopal Children's Music Society presents an original patriotic play America Yesterday and Today, directed by Mrs Andrew McManus with her daughter Marion. Children portray nations and roles from dove to soldiers of today, with vivid costumes and scenes reflecting patriotism and global unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
St. Paul’s
Children's Musical Society
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Andrew McManus
Marion
Tittle
Helen Munwaring
Dorothy Jaquith
Eunice Emmons
Nellie Farrell
New America
Joan
Ruth Notton
Dorothy
Atling Kinsman
Vera
Rathburn
Charlotte Buchanan
Walter Nichols
Reception Given Titled Guests at Greenwich
Greenwich November 18Special Mr and Mrs W Herbert Wiley hosted a reception and tea for Countess de Montett of Paris the Dean of Lincoln England and Mrs Maude Crosby of Halifax Canada Attending were Lady Muir McKenzie Baron F de Tilles Mr and Mrs William A Rockfelter Mr and Mrs Herbert W Hamlin Mr and Mrs Seymour J Hyde Dr and Mrs George E Vincent Colonel and Mrs Charles Moore Mr and Mrs Colby M Custer In Mr and Mrs Charles Laitier Mr and Mrs J P Soutter Mr and Mrs James H Perkins Mr and Mrs Julian W Curtis Mr and Mrs Edwin B Curtis Mr Marion C Nichols and others
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Greenwich
Specelal
W. Herbert Wiley
Brookside Drive
Countess de Montett
Paris
Lincoln
England
Maude Crosby
Halifax
Canada
Muir McKenzie
Baron F. de Tilles
William A. Rockfelter
Herbert W. Hamlin
Seymour J. Hyde
Edgar D. Pouch
Diamon Bird
Theodore Pomeroy
W. F. Becker
Frederick la Veadee
Albert Kinesbury
Fashion's Forecast for a Young Miss Dress Pattern
A Bridgeport Telegram pattern notice describes a semisfitted frock for girls aged 6 to 14 with four sleeves and a back bow. It lists fabric options, suggested prices, and sewing time, noting the pattern No. 15735 and where to order.
Sudan Plans Extensive Irrigation for Cotton
Cairo Egypt Nov 19 Moved by Egypts fall in cotton output the Sudan government will restart irrigation development halted in 1913 due to trenchal reasons and labor troubles. A contract worth about 10 000 000 pounds has been let to an English firm. In three years some 300 900 acres are expected to be under cultivation yielding about 30 000 bales yearly. Thousands of natives will gain work under English foremen and directors.
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Cairo
Egypt
Sudan
Episcopal Bishop Visits Two Connecticut Churches
Bishop Chauncey Forrester led annual visitations to Parford and Southport churches. Eight children were confirmed at St Pan’s in the morning service, while the bishop held the evening service at Wrnfly church in Southport. He stays with Rev. Allen Beeman at St Paul’s church. It is his first visit here in two years since Bishop E C Acheson spoke in 1921.
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Faurfield
Chauncey Forrewster
Epissonal
Connenticut
Parrdeld
Southport
St. Pan's Church
Wrinfly
Al+ jen
Beeman
Paul's Church
Sarn
E. C. Acheson
Bishon
Personal notices and social events at college and town
A jumble of social items records a Crown Corset shower for Miss Amel Morasus, a betrothal announcement for Ruth Sonne and Edmund Cederham, and a Pinochle gathering at St Pauls Episcopal. Also noted are travelers aid conventions, district civic meetings, wedding anniversaries, and church social activities across Bridgeport and nearby towns with named residents and local groups.
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Crown
Amel Morasus
Join Smith
Singer
Mrg. Company
Amateur Revue by Young People at St Marys School Hall
An elaborate singing and dancing revue The Radio Girl will be presented tonight at St Marys school hall Steuben and Pembroke streets under director Edward Neary with Rev M J Lyne as assistant. The final dress rehearsal was held yesterday with confident notes. The deck scene features Howard Lynch as captain. Neary and Raymond Nairn are in dance roles with Miss Betty Vickers and Miss Madeleine Farley assisting. Seles by Lorene Duffle Genevieve Schorndorf Lorene Barrett Alice Petrosky Bernadette Paradise Loretta Lynch Elizabeth Nolan. A 50 member chorus, unique costumes, 10 clog dancers and a four year old Russian dance group delight. After, social hour and dancing follow. show opens tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's School
Steuben
Pembroke Streets
Edward Neary
M. J. Lyne
St. Mary
Howard Lynch
Mr. Neary
Raymond Nairn
Betty Vickers
Misa Madelyn Farley
Seles
Aung
Lorene Duffle
Genevieve Schorndorf
Lorene Barrett
Alice Petrosky
Misa Bernadette Paradise
Loretta Lynch
Elizabeth Nolan
N’ares
Sdom
Tomorrory Wight
First Lecture Series Opens Today for Advertisers
The Bridgeport Advertising Club with the National Advertising Association opens a noon series at 12:15 with Hoyt Catlin speaking at the Business and Professional Women's club. Three more lectures on the 16 meeting schedule feature Joan Howie Wright Frank A. Black Gordon Schout Edith Samson Frank Leroy Blanchard Harry Hale and others with details from secretary F. J. Fil.
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Bridgeport Advertising Club
National Advertising Association
Hoyt Catlin
Bryant
Amoriz le
Joan Howie Wright
Bosdon
Frank A
Parents Entertain at Party for Son Charles Cordon
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Cordon hosted a party at 1468 Park Avenue in honor of their son Charles. The event featured singing and dancing, followed by refreshments, with many attendees including board members and numerous individuals named in the invitation.
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J. W. Cordon
Park Avenue
Charles
Mise Berths
Marion Ratey
Gladys Johnson
Misa
Dorothy Brown
Beatrice Warner
Mnoa
Stacia Daniewics
Rose
Lillian Meer
Misa Viola Woods
Miga Telen Charles
Misa Mildred Smeghers
Charles Corben
Ben-jamin Stewart
Edward Gooner
Edward ‘Trylar
Nick Cisero
Michael Klotz
BY Delatta
Howard Baker
John Taylor
Samuel_ Staneven
Lawrence Baunt
Wiliam Egan
T. J. Plynn
J. Smeiberg
ML A. Bam
C. W. Cordon
Couple celebrates wedding anniversary at Hallett Street home
Mr and Mrs Frank Kerékey marked the wedded anniversary at their R79 Hallett Street residence. The couple celebrated with Christmas decorations and dancing to an orchestra followed by supper.
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Mirhagh Devhlanski
Willi
Frank Kerékey
Hallett Street
Opening Pipes of Oil Stow and Wedding Guest List
The article notes how to open clogged stove pipes by removing the tank and burners then blowing air into each pipe with an automobile pump. It also lists a long sequence of social guests including Miss Verna Wson and Mrs. B. Makara among others.
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Verna Wson
M. Andrechek
M. Cepin
EB. Croaz
B. 4. Makara
B. O. Scott
M. J. Ondorko
J. Pulasky
and Strs
A. Jontos
J. O'Connell
C. Kemons
Mra
EG. Parker
P. Sarnik
A. Orosz
M. L. Remay
J. Glemeno
Raymond Makara
Women honored by British shipwrights in London
The Worshipful Company of Shipwrights names seven eminent wives of shipping leaders as “seven treemen” in recognition of their own labor in the industry. Honorees include Viscountess Brsey and Lady Inverclyde among others. A separate note mentions Dr. Welsh-Johnson promoting a one meal a day diet for women, with a forthcoming book provoking debate.
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London
Old City
Worshipful Company of
Viscountess
Brsey
Inverclyde
Wa Lady Biles
White
Abe
Parsons
Welsh-Johnson
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Vincent Tichter
James Rachburn
Dorothy Cullingsend
Phylis Bremendipar
Cara: Vrancesaval
Fila Brabner
Denmark
May Nielsen
Belgium
Caroline Pest
Mies Curirade ‘Tasch
Ruesti
Raymond Yotehkiss
Dorothy Isai Soothind
Marion McManus
Tigawinean McManus
Qristing Campbell
Genevieve Northrup
Dove
Helen Manwaving
Crawford Laundry
Fairfield Ave
Courtland St
Barnum
Boston
Wes
Quinsy
Annabel Worthington
Finich
Pete
Pattern Department
Bridgeport Telegram
Sage
Barnwin
Chicago
Episcopal
Mes. Lawes JL Dohneau
Calefiatl Avenue
Wielt
Ruth Sonne
Edmund Cederham
North Abington
Mass
St. Paul's Episcopal
Suvut
Wishth
Eli W
Orville Rector
Tranistia
Cinceinnati
Lac Travelers’ Aid
Hotel Gibson
Rector
Bridgeport Travelers’ Aid
Sheikhy Skeffington
Miia Kathleen Boland
Murry Wotund
Aliite Recgime
Ander
Autpecs
MugBwiney Connent
Lee
Ireland
Danel Trivers
Peedmont Avenue
St. George Awill Stark
Che Nortgage
Women's Guild of the
Writing Whores
R.ow
Campbell
Earl
Wiliam Jayon Phelpstale
The
United Church
Latics’ Aid Society
Stratfold Congregational Church
Patriard Hall
Scratford
Ibs
Dorothiy Colborne
Ruth Albert
Barbara Warver
Koval, J. Korney
A. Daly
Playnight
J. Havornaski
Orchid
Dark
Hudson Crepe
Bisque Delft Blue
Tan
Serge
Delft
Wille
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