The Bridgeport Telegram du lieu suivant : Bridgeport, Connecticut • Page 22

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5,1918. THE "RRTBfl'EPORT TELEGRAM" PAGEFTFTEEN, News of Interest to Women Edited by Florence Clancy News for the Telegram's Woman's Page is always welcomed at this'office. Contributions, to insure appearance, should bear the sender's signature and address. Items may be telephoned to Bamum 6100. JOTTINGS Miss Louise Langdon Xew York city will be the guest ot Mr.

and Airs. Martin J. Rinck at their home, 2616 Main street, over the week-end. Miss Margaret Linehan of Atlantic street is planning to spend the week-end with friends in New Tork city. Miss Mary Frances Danbury Is planning to spend the winter months in Bridgeport.

She will be the guest of Thomas Thomson and his daughter, Miss Alice Thomson, 43 Anson street. Miss Helen McDaniels, who re- fllgned her position as assistant telephone operator at the Warner Brothers company, is now in charge ot the switchboard at the Dorsen company. The board of management of Mary Silliman chapter. D. A.

meet with the regent, Mrs. Jtose of S44 North avenue, at 10 o'clock on Monday morning. i Miss Dolly Bibbins of New Tork city is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Frank Crook a their home on Norman street this week.

Miss. Theresa Marcantonio entertained ten of her friends at her home, 71 "William street, on Tuesday evening in celebration of her eighteenth birthday. The guests liad a very pleasant evening, singing and dancing, during the course of which a bountiful luncheon was Miss Marcantonio received a number of pretty gifts. Mrs Ellle N. Sperry, whose activities in connection with the canvass of women in Bridgeport for work in munition factories have kept her busy the last few weeks, along with other patriotic women, is to be given no chance to rest.

Today she will address the people of Newtown at the dedication of their service flag and the town's roll honor, and will tell briefly something about the munitions workers' campaign that is just ending here. Mrs. Hedwig Jensen and daughters have moved to their new home on Jane street, Stratford. Mrs. Carl Henkels, Mrs.

Clark Botsford, Mrs. A. Rumford, Mrs. Joseph Stoehr, Mrs. Fred Blake, and Mrs.

Henry Mitchell were members of a box party at the Lyric theatre on Thursday evening. After the performance had a supper at the Stratfield. -Mr. and Mrs. Samuel W.

Isaacs. Mr. and Mrs. H. Buckman and Frank Isaacs were guests at a theatre party last night of their Samuel F.

Sweet of Hulls Farms in celebration of liis Fifty- ninth birthday. Miss Rita Briero of Xew Britain Is visiting and Mrs. H. Briere at their home 304 Colorado avenue for a few vf-C. s.

Miss Briere is planning to take up hospital in November. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Baird of JTorth avenue motored to.Xew Tork for over the week-end. Clifford Hague of Colorado avenue is enjoying two weeks' vacation at Merrimac, X.

and Delaware Water Gap. Del. Miss Marion Meyers of Beechwood avenue has resumed her du- tiea aa stenographer at the Chamber of Commerce after having been absent for the past lew days owing to sickness. Cscar Moore of 751 State street who is stationed at Pelham Bay is expected home over the weekend. Mary Keeler who is em- in the employment ment of Warner Brothers is now commuting to her home in Rldge- tfeld.

Mollan's Seasonable Footwear in Newest Models Women's lace and button boots of the best make and finest leathers. Serviceable, stylish boots at lower prices. Varied Lines Of specially manufactured shoes for young folks THKIFT AXD WAK STAMPS W.K.MOLLAN 1026 MAIN ST. MXJSlCAJj niKECTOR. MISS BESSIE HARLOW Organist Piano Phono tn Seder m.

8224 Miss Helen M. Saunders u. Hartford and W. H. i of liridgc- port were married in at Our Lady of Sorrows church.

A imiptial high mass was celebrated, Rev. Father Galvin olllcialing. The bricli- was attended by her sister Miss Alice J. Saunders and Robert J. Leik ol New York acked as best man.

The bride wore a gown of white crepe meteor and carried a shower bouquet of whito "oscs. Tho bridesmaid wore i crepe- de-chino with a georgette crepe hat. After the reception tho i a couple left for a trip to New York and Atlantic City. Howard Dunbar of Fairmont avenue, has joined the aviation service as a carpenter. Mr.

Dunbar will leavo shortly for service. J. A. O'Brien of Tunxic hill is seriously ill at his home suffering an attack of tho grip. Miss Jennie Ward ot North ave- nuo is spending a few days in Hartford, visiting friends and relatives.

Miss Anna Fitzsimmons cf Gregory street is spending the week-end with her sister, Mrs. F. E. Martin of Thomaston, Conn. Frank Knapp of Stratford has resigned his position at the Ame'-i- can Hardware company and lias joined Marine.

Mr Knapp expects to leave verv shortly. He received many useful gilts torn his fellow employes. Mrs. Pearl Morgan of Binghamton, N. is spending a few days, as tho guest of Miss Mae Hogan of 431 French street.

Miss Verolyn Schoonmaker of tho Y. W. C. A. is spending the week-end with her parents in Danbury.

Howard Hubbcll now stationed at Polham Bay is spending a short furlough at his home on i visiting his parents. Miss Estelia Mohr, Miss Lillian Hunt, and Miss Lucy Card of Wells street, are spending the week-end in New Milford as guests of friends. John Crowder of East Main street has returned home aftei spending a few -days in New York city. Harry Wargo, of Osborne street is convalescing at his home after a week's illness. Mobilization of Domestic Nurses Arranged Here Census of Ali Undergraduates, Aides and Attendants Ordered by Red Cross.

All domestic nurses in Bridgeport are to bo mobilized under emergency measures, also undergraduate nurses, married graduate nurses, nursing attendants and all members of the Home Defence Nursing corps. They are to be mobilized units of from 10 to 15 for home service. Mrs. W. M.

Bramann, chairman of the Nurses' Red Cross committee of this city received a telegram from Mrs. Florence M. Johnson of Xew York city, director of the Atlantic division, calling for all classes of nurses to be mobilized. A registration of all nurses is to be taken and Mrs. Bramann requests that all who conic this head communicate with her by telephone or by letter immediately.

The census of nurses is to be taken so that they can be used in this city for epidemic cases such as we are now facing, ilrs. Bramann's address is 4S8 William street. Women Called to Cheer Soldiers in Base Hospitals XEW TORK, Oct. gifted women, college graduates of the highest personal character, are being recruited to cheer tip convalescent American soldiers abroad by the intercollegiate committee on women's war work abroad, representing more than 100 colleges, which held a conference here today. The American Red Cross expressed a need for additional hospital hut workers and nurses' aides and the college women will do their share, it was stated, in helping to supply them.

Already many college women have gone abroad as secretaries, motor drivers and trained social workers. "Harriet, getting up bright and caily tho other i to gol lown to her motor sciuad work in Now York ran into about half UID Pc-lbam navy assembled in the railroad station waiting for I down iho road. They weio tlio remains of the cast of the big which was on tho I'ark a Sund.iv i and in spite OC a strenuous i i i a unJ i a liour of tho i i i i Iho senior boys were in lino fettle, for the coal pile was still a long way in tho offing. They were gathered a an ancient bearded foreigner J'oi whom they wero ing an imp pel a nco which ap- to appeal to i immens'i'y, nnd which tho early ing crowd at the a i clustering around I i "What's tho a with this navv anyway." Hairiet heard one i i led headed sailor "I thought tho girls in the motor sciuad here wore going to drive us back to Polham. Some of them must have caught sight of your mug, Smith," and ho pointed at a tall, angular sailor with a aho.ik of uncontrollable hair and a preternaturally solemn expression.

"You scared them off us, bet." But they didn't seem very mui'h depressed, even if the Motor Sqmul hadn't been impressed with their manly tb got early in tho i and esc Stegeman-Crook Wedding In August Announced After successfully keening the knowledge from their i for over a month, the wedding of Leola Steseman, daughter of Mrs. Bessie Stegeman and Frank Crook of Philadelphia, which took place in that city-ln August, is announced. Mrs. Crook is employed switchboard operator and Mr. Crook is foreman at the Rayhestos company.

The wedding is the culmination of the acquaintance which negan at the factory. During their vacation time in August they went to Philadelphia to visit Mr. Crook's parents at Philadelphia a i i decided getting married. The wedding was kept a teoinl until yesterday, when they announced it to 'heir many friends, who have been showering thorn with congratulations and best wishes ever since. They are making tteir home on Norman street, TOPICS OF THE TOWN BY CAROLYN MORGAN A Column of Gossip About Town By a Regular Town Gossip tho young smlor-aclors brick to their a homes at I a i There wcio a lew at Hie good of the ones whom a i had bucu the a i i singniL, a a naral i they a aboard tho i 0 a sot i I i i i a w.iy Tho i a bj over i a cr.islv i re- i one of Mm I I ot MIC.

show which of it was a Jt was Bill! Hang! all right, i every shot a. hit. Tho hotisu was iiackcd, i in i a i was just a ovoi.v- ono of social i i in I i i and all Iho i i districts. Such a i i i i a been seen in .1. local theatre since tlio war began.

There were mere a a i a esses, a of i their friends. It is sale lo wiv that Mierr- no moro a woman in the audience a i lovely Marlha Poarsall, who has a summer in Black RAoolc and is i identified with naval circles in Washington, being the daughter of the late Admiral T-Iichborn. She was weiring a dark frock with i'nlls of creamy laco about the thioat Sunday night and i i fontllrcis i I Sat Ml Also i sailor a i was Klemler dark-eyed a i HoiiKh.uv, who sat in a box and worn most i 0 hat of led. In fact moM, of the i Sisters wore snillerpd a i i i i veiy foi-tivf a i i i i i fiU'CQSs of the affair by scllni" GtK. i a i and werp a the eager crowil who climbed i country club the other ait- eriioon to wo the grciit a wl.

ch Mel women mvl i i i i i plustoioa arouii'l I ho i i Hies around -i honey Tin- vonnj- n-" i not SOP .11 hail adbrfndoncd i cars h.ivins a bora carno'l off bv i soul, i a L'emalo, i a I'lnh. the i i i selves almost as mtprcstinji, a tlio i i i heart never ceases to at the sight of a good looking lad In i A those who were staring i i i i at the great machine wits i i i Si-elov of the big cyos. almoKl scorns lo favor a i ol red, and wiili i a i i frock of giay i "he was wearing a rcrt velvet i Wihi her wn.s a a haired girl whom I to bo Lois Cole, and in exceedingly pretty blonde i hair who was wearing a i brown suit trimmed with beaver and a smart little toque tlio samp, shade. Society is tliankdil for a few airplanes arid other amusements these gaslcss Sundays for the days i a i Tho wise manage to scare up some ancient nag and go out for a drive, and leahzo as they go slowly through lanes on theye a afternoons, the jovs tltat luivo disappeared with the coming of the honking, dust-creating "devil wagon." ISiil alas, A Mary got rid tlio last hoise, poor old Dolly, when the family i i was pm -has- cd, there IK i for us now to go for a hike i country, which 1 suppose is the best for one after all. i wo worp walking a the i 1-1 i road the oUitr Sunday were passed by i i Warner, a i as charioteer for whole hay wagon of people who were Hie tif-e of thoir lives encouraging I valiant stp.cd who was a i place of a motor, and a i i i give IIPI- KHS.

AVo also saw Odette Fcrtor, i not a hay bill a smart i i lor is an export hoi-IP a and doesn't won at all at I all when, the government tells her she a use her bright E'ackrtid roadster. In fart none of the younger get of FahTipId have suffered from tlio i for they a. all enthusiastic riders and a. Sim- a moi mng printer before brrak- Hist is (unto i established ordei ol' the dnv. Most of the gifls i a i a 1L is a charming sighr i to see them swinging along pas! house 1no early i 111 blouses and riding biecchcs, with checks glowing and hair rufflsrl with the breeze.

Ono of the foremost riders is Nellie. Wheeler, vho lives in the big white house on the main street ot Fairfield, has been since chi'3- hood an accomplished horsewoman. I see by today's papers til-it the former husband of her sister "Mimi," the famous Glen Collins, may never be sent to India to answer to the theft of the pearls which ho stole there, as he is now at death's door a New York hospital, attended constantly by WOMAN'S EDITORIAL DON'T SLACK ON YOUR JOB. Women of Bridgeport have been called to work. have enrolled but not yet have been accepted.

When thei finally are selected to make good their pledge, they shouldtijgi. waver. Rather they should hasten to the task with a spin confidence in victory and assurance that they will find pleasant the task than they expected. When they find themselves in a munitions plant they soon discover that they are but a cog in the great gearing revolves the gigantic wheel of support to our armies. greatest motto of any industrial plant today is ''Do unto as you would have them do unto you." If you do not do your part accurately and quickly youattbf only hamper production but actually others from male- ing their maximum of money and the maximum of work.

xs Nearly every factory systematix.es its work from the steel to the finished article. Through its entire plant the JMUt, proceeds from one person to another methodically. WorfSff arc paid a day rate and also a piece rate where speed aids production. Many a Liberty bond is bought by the exfl3 money earned from speeded piece rate production. It follows, therefore, that when you enter a factory jiot should do so with the fullest time available, that you should work faithfully, intelligently and accurately, not merely tSrt you should make good your pledge to go inside a factory.

willingly, work willingly, and work as long as possible tggt those who follow your operation may not sit idly by your place again is filled. IVjL. the woman for whom he sacrificed hia army career at Gallipoli and whose subsequent divorces was a "cause celebre" on the continents! Au 'Votr Tailored Suits Fine qualities in Broadcloth, Silver- tone and Velour which cannot bo duplicated in quality or style this year. Originally $65.00 At $50.00 Fur-trimmed Suits handsome styles for winter with collars, cuffs and sometimes pockets of fur. $67.50 Cheviot Suits A limited number of Cheviots with a few in Poplin.

All wool coats lined with peau de cygne. $25.00 Petticoats All Silk Jerseys with flounces of contrasting colors. Regular price $7.50 $5.95 Taffetas, a heavy quality, varied assortment of colors including black. Eegu- lar $4.95 $3.95 These special prices hold good while petticoats last. Second A New Library Popular Works of Thackeray, Wilkie Collins, Jane Austin, Washington Irving'.

Thorean, Dickens. Scott, Cooper, George Elliot, Alcxanclci' Dumas, Charles Kings! ey, Kipling. D) Read co The Clearance of Bedroom Sets closes this week The CoEd Dress for girls and petite women This popular and practical style is made up in serge and combinations of serge and satin. As may be seen by the illustrations it is graceful and most desirable for school or business wear. Ages 13 to 17 years.

$25.00 to $45.00 Hats for Children The largest and finest assortment of Children's Hats ever gathered at Read's. Velvets, Velours, Felts, wide or narrow brims, mushroom shapes, some with ribbon streamers. Army or navy bine, Eussian green, rose, red, brown, sand and, yes, black. Dress hats, simply trimmed, an ostrich tip with ribbon band, a small cluster of tiny flowers, very effective. Slllltnery Section, Second floor.

Junior Section Children's Coats in Broadcloth and Corduroy, plain or dressy models, some fnr trimmed, pockets and buttons. Ages 6 to 14 years. $12.50 to $35.00 School Dresses of Gingham, dark plaids, attractively made with plaited skirts and wide belts. Ages 8 to 16 years. Kcgularly priced fit $4,95 $2.95 and $3,95 Second floor.

Black and Yellow, and Brown and Green Colors that remind one forcibly of the last night of October The youngsters will not forget Hallowe'en. There are fancy Hats aaid Favors, all of gaily colored crepe paper in the witch colors, for that wonderful evening. Trumpets and Whistles, Cups for ices and sweetmeats, with other tilings that make up a pretty gay supper table. MsJn floor, front entrance, Junior Shop, Second floor. Oxfords and Pumps Walking and Dress styles Many women, by wearing spats, will fer oxfords and pumps through the autumn and well into winter.

"Liberty Brown" a new color is shoAvu in a new oxford model. Oxfords. Liberty Brown, perforated tip, military heel, $8.00 Tan, wing tip, "Louis" heel, $8.00 Patent, wing tip, "Louis" heel, $7.00 Dull Calf, straight tip, military heel, $7.00 Kid, straight tip, military heel, $6.00 Pumps. Dull Calf, dress or walking models, $5.00 to $8.00 Patent Colt, turn sole, "Louis" heel, $5.50 to $7.00 Tan Russia, leather "Louis" heel, $8.00 Evening Slippers Most attractive are the new models now on display. Bronze, dull kid, black satin and white calf, in beaded effects, $5.50 to $7.00 Silver or gold colors, $7.00 Satin, black or white, $5.00 Party or Dancing Slippers for big girls, black or white satin and patent leather.

Moccasins No more comfortable footwear for the bedroom than a moccasin. The Indians knew how to design them. These arc of softest leather attractively beaded. For Women $2.00 For Misses $1.50 For Children $1.25 Eubbers and Arctics Buv carlv as there is every indication ol: Small Hats Very simple -j conservative styles life'--'. good quality velvet hatter's plush.

i i' 1 1 Small and close ting, or with mediuhSj' wide brims. $5.00 and Seconfl floor. Velour A limited number in All Wool brown and lined to the waist, with or without fur collars. $25.00 and $28.50 Second floor. Robes and Kimonos Kimonos, a blanket styles, a variety of colors.

$7.50 tr-' Flannelette nos, either shirred waists or ished with girdles. $2.00 Terry Bath a group of five, heavy i Jt and warm. $7.50 At $5.00 a shortage later in the season. floor. Blanket a Robes, very heavy, 14 to 18 years.

Specially priced at $3.50 and $3.75 Second floor. a a u't in Scarves and Collars is just right for this weather, $195 and up Violet Bath Salts make a fragrant and refreshing bath. Two bottles, 76 cts and $1.50 rSPAPER?.