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ruE TIMES: FRIDAY, DECEMBiR 5, 1919 1 Society News Personal Notes Entertaining Features Club Activities i J fUited by ROSE FRJEDJIAN. STRIKING E VEXING WRAP ery and then the whole topped with a collar of skunk or black fox. But quite the very loveliest thing about this wrap is the almost sublime ease with which it can be made at home. You see, it is little more than a length of material folded in the middle, with an omission for the head and more omission of side seams for, pretty hands to go through and so simulate sleeves. If you look closer you will see that the side seam is entirely forgotten on the lady's right, and, while there, you will see also that the closing occurs on the shoulder. a way that will make you hollow chested and curvilinear as to spine, or do you stand the only correct way and incentally avoid all the aches which follow after wash day? If you stand at the tub or basin with both feet fig-ether and leaning over, you are standing the wrong wa y. stand if you would prevent a cramp ed chest and fhat terrible strain upon SOCIAL JOTTINGS Verily, it is a strikingly beautiful wrap at first sight. But would it be half so compelling minus that bold bit of decoration on its rigrht? Just picture the model developed in a. Chinese blue duvetyne with its trimming plastron developed in orange and black Chinese embroid j waist and back: Put one foot in front of the other, keep th ck straight and bend from the hips. In cidentally, this is a great arm beau tifler. WASH BAT. Cuntrlbudons to this rtmrnt are always welccmeL Eltlier .hone Gam am 128 7 or mail news to editor. Do you stand at the tub or basin in This is how you really should Advertise in The. Times 1 8 Mr. and Mrs. William J. Denliolm a-nd. Mias Margaret Jnho!m of Wor cester, Mass., will 'be the week-end gruests of Gfr. and Mrs. Johu G. How land of Park avenue. Col. Earner H. Havens of Clinton avenue will spend tha week-end as tha gruest of Mr. Mrs. George Brown of "Worcester, Mass. Miss Grace and Miss Bessie Burr of Greenfield Hill have returned to 52 Fremont street, Bridgeport, for the winte-r. Mr. and Mrs. Leo Hass of New Tork city are spending- a few days as the ruests of Mrs. X. II. Frankel of 1,565 North avenue. Mem-fcers of the Liberty Sewin? cir cle held a very interesting: meeting ; Wednesday evening at the home of i .Miss Agatha Sullivan of 601 Wood : avenue. Miss Rose House of Wood avenue is spending a few days in Xew Tork city. Mrs. John G. Howland of Park ave nue entertained at luncheon this noon at the Brooklawn Country cluib in honor of Mrs. W. F. Day, who has son, Ir. William Horace Dny. Mrs. ! Day will return to her home in Lo. i Angeles, Cal., Monday. Mr. Karvey Hutrfbell of 262 Park ave- j nue Is expected home today from rs ew "Fork city where she has been spend ing a few daj's. Mr. and Mrs. James T. Daley of Bostwick avenue, entertained last night in honor of their daughter Mary's birthday anniversary. The rooms carried a pink and white color scheme and late autumn flowers were . REV. HUSSION TO BE HONOiiEOBY PARISHIONERS Parish Gives Him Great Re ception Tonight, As He ' Leaves for New Charge An event -which 'will be forever im printed in the memory of parishion ers of St. Charles' R. C. church will take plaie in the school hall this even ing when the Rev. James V. Hussion of Saybrp.ok, Conn., is tendered a re ception. It is expected that the audi torium will 'be taxed to its capacity when the ceremonies begin at eight o'clock. Father Hussion, -who was recently promoted to the pastorate of St. John's church at Saybrook, after 14 years of untiring1 endeavor as curate at St. Charles' church, took charge of his new -parish Wednesday morning1. The beloved clergyman will ibe agree ably surprised this evening when he is presented with a purse of gold to assist him in his new fieM and which will be but a small testimonial of the love that is held for him by commu nicants of St. Charles. This evpdnng's affair will be a com plete surprise. Father Hussion re turned to Bridgeport today to gather a few of his belongings and will re main over night. A new feature attached to the pro motion of Father Hussion was in the form of a parish drive to procure a suitable testimonial to present to the departing curate. The parish was di vided into zones and , plain ap pointed with full power to appoint their workers. In the short space of 48 hoars the parish was combed com pletely and it is believed that all pre vious records will be broken when the amoTlnt of the pairse procured is made known at the reception this evening. The meeting will toe an open one and many friends of Father Hussion of the Protestant faith will attend. The committee in charge of the affair is composed of the following: Rev. P. J. McGivney, honorary chairman; Joseph C. Ivers, chairman, artd Mrs. John Holtz. vice-chairman; E2ugene L. Sullivan, treasurer, and Mrs. E. L. Sullivan, vice-treasurer; John Holtz, secretary, and 3ies Anna Flynn, vice- secretary; executive committee, rr. William J. A- O'Hora, John F. Moran and Timothy Shea; captains, Leo Shaughnessy, Matthew Bowen, Thos. Buggies Charles H. A Canning, John Keegan, Mrs. Margaret "Dunnigan, Mrs. John Holtz, Mrs. Peter Han erry, Mrs. Henry Murphy, Mrs. Wil liam Oniric Mrs. Jerry Denny and Miss Grace Sheridan. NEW CLOTHES One prominent manufacturer Is malting hats to go with wash dresses for little girls up to 6 years. AH the new sweater models, especi ally those designed for summer wear, feature short sleeve Among bright colors, turquoise blue, salmon pink and flame shades are favorites. New coats show the most surpris ing patch pockets. They are laTge and are used in such novel ways. Tt la suggested that fur trimmed leather coats and fur-trimmed geor gette wraps will be big features for the coming: seasons. Refusing an Invitation to Dance How may I. without appearing rude, refuse to dance when invited to do so by gentlemen at a ball? (Answer) "I am so sorry, but I have not one dance to spare," or "Thank you, but t'ahi going to rest through this num-tei$$-t ere sufficient explanations to offer Yn" refusal of an invitation to arranged on , tables and around the rooms. A tempting supper was serv- rooms. A tempting supper was serv- i .rfSMH' 917 fi , ri'V f I ed after which dancing and games were enjoyed. Those present were Miss Marguerite Klein, Miss Louise Gould, Miss Jeannette Hind, Miss Frances Bordey, Miss Lillian Ander son and Messrs. John ravis, Tom White, Arthur and Jack Ford and S. William Clark. The Business and Professional Women's club of Bridgeport, will hold a regular meeting on Monday next at 7:30 o'clock, at the Chamber of Commerce rooms. All members are urged to attend. Miss Bessie Feeland of Meriden, la spending the week-end with Miss Pauline Miles on Main street. Lieutenant Coningrsby Dawson, au thor and lecturei, will talk here on January 7 under the auspices of tha Smith College club. Th Smith club committee, which now plans tn as sist the college fund, comprise Otis Coveil, Mrs. George T. McCarthy, Miss Mabel Morrissey, Miss Sara Richards and Miss Marion D. Smith. The Rector's Guild of Christ church, will hold an all day session at the parish house, Tuesday, when plans will be perfected for the annual Christmas sale to be given on Thurs day, Dec. 11. The committee con sists of the following: Mrs. Alfred B. Beers, Jr., and Miss Emma Moss in charge of the apron booth; Mrs. F. B. Crocker and Miss Edith Bib bons, in charge of the candies; Mrs. John G. Sadtler and Mrs. George S. Hill in change of the fancy goods; Mrs. Ii. B. Terrill, Mrs. F. B. Love grove, Mrs. H. S. Shultz, in charge of the fancy articles, and Mrs. Frederick Cooper, Mrs. W. W. Xarramore and Mrs. George W. Roberts, in charge of the supper. COUNTRY CLUB TO HAVE MERRY PROGRAM The Black Rock Country club will start its Sunday night concerts for its members and friends next Sunday evening, Dec. 7. The 'committee has engaged the Beethoven Trio, under the direction of Rhey Garrison, for the season. It is also announced that Miss Katherine Lombard will be so loist at the opening concert. Miss Lombard has a most pleasing soprano voicew hich harmonizes ' eaut.fuliy. She has sung at many Bridgeport concerts and her participation in the program will assure the audience of a moat pieasir.g entertainment. The entertainment committee is ! preparing an appropriate program for Xew Year's Eve which will be I the most elaborate ever attempted by j the club. Many surprises will be in store for the celebrants. Saturday evening, Dec. 20, the club will again give away a number of turkeys in addition to the usual Sat urday evening dance and table d'hote dinner. The athletic committee Is also planning many diversions for the winter season including volley ball. Indoor tennis, basketball, roller skating, etc. Tonight the basket ball team will take on the Bridgeport High school basketball team and are arranging to play a number of outside country club teams. FIVE YEARS Finally Restored to Health by Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Key West, Fla. "For five years 1 suffered from irregularities, with cer- .rible pains and an awful weakness in my back. The doc tor gave me diff erent medicines bu' they did me no goou A friend asked met try Lydia E. Pim ham's VegetabI Compound and founcf it to be tr best medicine I ev tried because ; made me well, at I can now do n housework. I am telling my frien about it." Mrs. J. M. Camus, 7 Caroline St. , Key West, Florida. Many women at some period in thr life suffer from ailments peculiar to tht sex and which in most cases may fc readily relieved by this famous root a:: herb medicine, Lydia E. Pinkham' Vegetable Compound, just as Mrs Camus found it helped her after suffer ing for years and trying everything eist in vain. , If you have any annoying symptom! ycu fail tf understand, write Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass. The results of their 40 years experience in advising women on this subject is at your service. Your Child's Mn will be fre from chafing, scalding eruptions and all soreness if you use Sykss Comfort Powder For more than 25 yean it hat been healing and preventing skin rareness. 25c-at tha vlnol and othr drug sterol 1 he Comfort Powder Co.. Boston. 1 fl IMr Januairv lilNXk I 1 ewlT VolT i r 4 LJ$ i s i i ill i i I w.t i m&r 4 Afti. issw i . . ? m ,ars.iI?ss'Wwr . s w m t hi i .lift w&ll, h h mm as&j i .i m m a. vk r m si -rrs , 'z-zzv&rt t i r n ff A Most Exlraordiiary Sale of Handsome Outer-Garments m UwKM Beginning Salurday Morning at 9 O'Gock MS ' 1 I an event which in magnitude will equal our famous Dress Sale just ended A Sale fk 1 i 1 j K that will bring beautiful coats to you now in the busy season at prices as low as you wLJlf 1 I ' wil1 Je al;,le to 8'et dlu"m8' tiie clearance season a month or two hence; and in a great jM' I In This Remarkable at Only Silvertones and Wool Velours A Clearance of All Coats! Dozen's of Richly Values $39.98 Very fine American Wool Silver-tone with Seal Collar and full silk lining. Great variety of models a chance to save a ten dollar bill and have one of the season's finest coats. A Real Sale Bargain in FUR COATS L A Values $72.50 Beautiful Kit Coney fur with the latest ripple back, belted effect, and with bell sleeves. Smart 30 inch length. A wonderful value with Fur at its present price. SPORT COATS In BeaTor Cloth 3& In. length. $25 VAIXT3 A-f 17 iV ' SERVICE STORK an event which in magnitude will equal our famous Dress Sale just that will bring beautiful coats to you now in the busy season at prices will be able to get during the clearance season a month or two hence many cases the prices now are a great deal lower. Scores of Ultra-Fashionable Coats Sale Styled 98 ' jfcWSs. 1 798 MB sVsl Open Saturday EvenIng-6 to 9! ended A Sale as low as you and in a great Plain Tailored and With Fur Collars Handsome Full Lining of Sol Satin Styles for Every Figure! Very Exclusive Models in COATS AT Values $65.00 Luxurious Bolivia Cloths, Duvet de Lain?, Pom Pom and Silvertones fashioned most exclusively and the most desirable shades of winter. A tre mendous saving for vou. Huge Savings in High Priced COATS AT 98 Values $79.95 Exceptional grade of Bolivia cloth, lined with high grade, fancy patterned silk and heavily in terlined. Adorned with large Raccoon Shawl collar. Style, warmth and economy combined. All Other Coats f Including Fur Equally Reduced! ii SERTO