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Newspaper

Bridgeport Times

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1920

Page

10

Lass of Limerick Town operetta a great church benefit

The romantic comic operetta The Lass of Limerick Town by the Children of Mary of St Mary’s church drew a large audience at the doo hall last night. Cast members including James Mahoney Hazel Thompson and Miss Arlyne Malley earned high praise for their acting and singing. The performance benefited the church and featured elaborate costumes and stage settings.

Limerick Town Children of Mary of Ireland Hazel Thompson Betty Betty MacCay James Mahoney Arlyne Malley Rose Thomas Driscoll Judge Hooley Tick Tock Maggie McGuire Justin O'Flynn Joseph Oakey Raymond Bellew John Nelson J. Kiley J. Buckley

Dance in Colonial Ballroom for French Sisters aid

Final arrangements are made for the Overall and Cotton Frock dance tonight at the Colonial ballroom. Proceeds will aid the Little French Sisters in the city. Miss Bernadette Phelan chairs the committees with numerous names listed for executive and artistic duties. Murray's orchestra will provide music for dancing. The Connecticut Freschel Normal Kindergarten Alumnae hold a bazaar Saturday from 2 to 5 pm at the United church Sunday school room to support day nurseries and scholarships. The Girls' Friendly Society of Calvary Episcopal church meets Friday at Miss Mildred Skinner's home at 7 20 pm.

Colonial Ball Room Queens Damphters Bernadette Phelan i Alice Curnins Lucy McElroy Heles Carroll Margaret Kiely May Light Jane Callahan Carolyn Brady Laurine Dunn Connecticut Freschel Normal Kindergarten Associated Charities United Church Girls’ Friendly Society Calvary Episcopal Church Mildred Skinner North Avenue

Social Activities Highlight Local Club Events and Weddings

A busy schedule includes the Mosaic club animal luncheon at Black Rock Country club, theatre outings for Bridgeport residents to see Jack Lantern in New Haven, and a May 24 dinner dance at the Black Rock venue with Speidel's orchestra. Jealous of personal notes include births, showers, and a host of social gatherings across bridges in Stratford and New Haven with numerous local residents and guests.

Mosaic Club Black Rock Country Club Bridgeport Jack Lantern Shubert Theatre New Haven Helen McGuire Hope Kelley D. C. Wheeler Arthur M. Evans Cleveland Ohio Monday Evening Bridge Club Speidel W. F. Severn W. C. Booth S. Middlebrook

Alyce Thompson Weds Cornelius A. O’Brien at St Patrick’s

A morning wedding at St Patrick’s church united Miss Alyce Thompson daughter of Thomas A Thompson and Cornelius A O’Brien. Miss Mildred Brennan attended as bridesmaid and William O’Brien brother of the groom served as best man. Thompson wore brown satin with a tan picture hat and carried sweet peas and lilies of the valley. Brennan wore blue satin and a jade green accessory.

St. Patrick's Church Alyce Thompson Thomas A. Thompson Cornelius A. O’brien Thompson Mildred Brennan William O'Brien Miss Thompson Miss Brennan

Read Co A Knox Hats Offer Sailors and Tricornes

The Read Millinery advertises Knox hats in quality Sailors and Tricornes with glazed chips, lisseries and pineapple straws. It promotes black crowns with white brims and black with white facings, saying the style is latest and hats are hand made. Early spring prices are advertised to attract buyers.

Knox Read Millinery

Middy and Skirt Outfit Styles Priced From Five Dollars

A catalog note describes middy and bloomers or skirt ensembles in khaki with white braid trim and pearl buttons. Skirted and plaited, these outfits fit ages six to nineteen, with prices from five dollars and ranges up to eighteen fifty. The Junior Shop features varied cloths and designs including lace nets and sashes.

Second Acor

Baby Carriages Aim for 1920 Style and Hygiene

A display shows spring carriage models in orderly rows for 1920 aims. Hygienic design is emphasized with two or three fashionable colorings including Frosted brown and Frosted Blue. English Prams in coach finish are featured, priced as low as possible for quality.

His Highness

Keds Shoes Arrive In Brown and White for All

Brown and white Keds for women, boys and girls are on sale on the main floor. Prices range from 2.00 to 3.00 depending on size.

Joseph Conrad Conrad

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