Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, December 31, 1910, Page 10

NEW LONDON COUNTY LEBANON Rev. R. E. Turner’s Condition Un- changed—Pupils Give and Receive at Christmas Festival. Among our young people who were here for the holidays were Wallace and Clifton Sweet, Rodney Hewitt and Al- fred Mason. 4 Leon, Herbert and Hattie Richard- son of Hartford, with friends, spent Sunday and Monday with Miss Hattie ‘Robinson. Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Shute of Brook- lym, N. Y., have been guests of Mr. and Mrs. David Pitcher. Roy Church, who has been seeing the far west, returned home last week. Rev. E. B. Smith spent three davs of week at hir homs in South Fram- ingham, Mass. Married Thirty Years. Mr. and Mrs. F. P. Fowler received congretulations from their friends on their thirtieth wedding anniversary a few days age. Mr. and Mr=. Sands Throop spent thelr anniversary in Westerly last Thursday. The cvondition of Rev. R. E. Turner remaine unchanged. Many wells are still without water. Christmas Entertainment. On Thursday evening the Christmas emtertainment of the Congregational Sunday school was heid in the vestry. Music end recitations were enjoyed after which presents and boxes of can dy were distributed. A new featur wae a large basket for which each -hlld was expected to bring some toy or mere useful gift, these to be given to others of the needyv. A large num- her of the souvenir cards which often accumulate and become burdensome were brought in to be went to Rev. H. S8mith of Fooohow, China, and Dr. ifarry York of Cevion. They use these cards in their mission schobls. Mrs. Mary n_ Providence. Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Burgess en- iertained Christmas day' Mrs. S. C. T.ocke of Hridgeport. Miss Rewrberta Burgess of Bpringfleld, Mass.,, Mr.and Mrs. Bernard Locke and little daugh- er, Geraldine, of Lebanon, and Ar- linston Y.ocke of Bridgeport. Miss Grace Comlin of Springfield, ¥nss.. spent Chrisimas with her sis- rer, Mrs. 8. P. Burgess. Mrs. Elizabeth Lillie had as racently three of her nieces. Mr: lie, who i& in her 90th year, entertain- ed In her usual cheerful manner. She | Is remarkably active for one of her| Francis J. Dufty, a student in the law department of the New York uni- versity, spent Christmas at the home of his parentn, Mr. and Mrs. P. T. Duffy. Richard Broderick has returned to his home in Yonker MY after spending the holidays at the home o P. J. Duffy. LEWELLYN P. SMITH HMas Narrow Escape from Fatal In- jury. Lewellyn P. Smith had a narrow es cape from instant death Wednesday. He was at the bottom of a 30 foot well which he is digging at his place, when a rock welghing 45 poun?s fell from the wall of the well, a distance of 20 Yeet, and struek him just he t hip. He received only a glancing blo escaping a serious or fatal injur but was badly bruised. He had just stooped over. Had the rock fallen a moment sooner, while he was stand- Ing, he would have been instantly kkilled FRANKLIN Chrigtmas Festlval at the School—Ice House Filled—Personals. | The Sunday sobool of the Franklin chupeh had their Christmas tree and coneert on Monday evening. 'There wasg an allegory. entitled The Spirit of Christmas, by the eight boys of Miss Leonard’s class. The programme w; as follows: Song, Merry Christmas, by the 2chool; prayer, by the pastor; ad- drees of welcome, by the superintend- ent, L. N. Smith; a cantata entitled The Sfheplverd's Story. by cho itations, Christmas Greeting, Henson; Ella Rockwood, Arad Robin- son: And What Do You Wish? Arthur Rockwood; Cradle Song, by four little ehildren; recitations, The Second Coming, Winifred Holton: If You Had a Quarter, Stanley Armstrong: My Christmas Gift. Martha Hanso A Christmas Secret, Dorothy Coy; Christmas Mve Adventure, Nellis Tay- tor: Allegory, The Spirit of Christ- mas, by eight voung men: closing song by school. Various ltems. Mr, and Mrs. John Brassil spent Christmas in Nerwich. Miss Annie Park of Yantic s spend- ing the vacation with Mrs. Stella La- throp. Mrs. M. A. New Haven. The chimney of the house iam Smith caught fire Wednesday of last weeik. With the assistance of neirhhors the first was quickly extin- guished, Alwion Rowe of Putnam was the guest of Mr. and@ Mrs. George l.add on Thursday of last week. Bolande and son are in Frank Hyde of New Flaven was a recent guest of his brother, S. N. Hyde Clifton W. Braley is in New B:d- ford. Miss Edna Valiette of Stratford is =pending the Christmas vacation with her sister, Mre. Lloyd P. Ayer. Lloyd Rolinson has returned, after spending Christmas with his paren Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Rolinson. Miss Auna Engstrom is in New York. Mrs. T. Robert Martin of Montreal is visiting Mr. and Mrs. James Simp- som. LEONARD BRIDGE Sale of Abeii Farm—Nineteen at ths Christmas Feast at Mrs. F J Brown’s. Myron R. Abeil has sold his farm to Jewinh asers. Mrs. Brown entertained on Monday the famtlies of F. O. Brown and E. H. McCail. Dimer was serv- ed to nineteen. A well laden Christ- mas tree was later enjoyed. Samue! Johnson of New Haven was a ealler in this place Tuesday. Miss Lizzie Newberry of Millington spent Christmas at George D. Wat- rous’. Christmas Social. A gocial was miven in the church on Thuraday eveming., at which a supper of chicken pie, calte and coffee s merved. Candy and oranges were giv- en to the children. A musical pro- gramme was rendered by the choir. Miss Belle Park returned to Tiffia, Ohfo, Thursday, stopping for a short time Norwalk. Tudge and Mrs. A. G. Kneeland spent Mondy at Mre. Mary Sweet's in Leb- anen. - €. J. Holmes enjoyed the treat of naving a fine watermeclon for his Christmas dimner. Mre. B. H. McCail and Secaills Prown. daughter, parents, 'Mr. and Mrs. F. J. returns this week to | Leo Cummings Worcester, to recsume his studies. Awbomatie machines have been in- ed which will thoreughly clean fivl an Wour. - LETTERS FROM TWO STATES : | Brown spent ( 'hnn‘!mn&l | Sunday of Wi- | of Goshen, are visiting Mrs. | | FITCHVILLE Recent Accidents—Fine Ice Crop— Supt. and Mrs. Canfield to Teach Night School. A Russian employed in the lapper room of the mill bad his finger caught in a gear Saturday and badly crush- ed. He was taken to the hospital, where the finger was amputated. Adelbert Rudd, employed in the fan- cy room of the mill, had a finger ter- ribly jammed while putting a belt on a machine Tuesday morning. He was attended by a Norwich physician. Ten-Inch Ice for Creamery. George Kahn has been busy filling the ice houses of the Bozrah Cream- ery. The thickness of the ice aver- ages about ten inches. He finished the work Thursday, harvesting about 400 I3 i by the children after which the gifis tons. Mr. anéd Mrs. Willis N. Chappell and Mr. and Mrs. Napoleon Eastland were in Chesterfleld for the holidays. Jeremiah Fields of Boston spent Christmas with his sisters, the Misses Fields. George Eastland of New London was the guest of his parents. Mr, and Mrs. Henry Eastland, Christmas. Florence McCarthy of New York | spent the early part of the week with | his parents. Mr. and Mrs. John Mc- I Carthy. | { i Miss Kathryne Breen has returned from a visit to relatives in New Lon- don. | Jeremiah Lynch of Hartford spent | Christmas with his father, John Lynch. Samuel Crumiish of Shelton | calling on friends here Sunday. Bugene Thompson and Jennie. have been the guests of rela- tives in Pawtucket, R. I Harold D. Winchester spent Christ- mas with his grandparents, Mr. Mrs. Charles Rogers, of Montville. Extra Clear Ice. | A. D. Winchester started harvest- ing his ice crop Thursday, expecting to have it finished Frida The ice is eleven inches thick and the clea est he has harvested in years. was | oLt To Open Night School. Supt. W. E. Canfleld of the Norwich | business college was in town Wedne lduy evening, completing arrangements !rnr the night school which is to open | next week. Professor and Mrs. Can- field will be the will be about i LEFFINGWELL Visitors for the Concert—Twenty Christmas Party. instructors. 3 pupils, There Holiday—Christmas at Leffingwell Mr. and Mrs. Harry T. Wilcox and daughter, Mi Esther Ward Wilcox, were the guests of Rev. and Mrs. J. G. Ward during the holidays. Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Leffingwell, Edith, Fred and Gladys Leffing- spent Christmas at the home of M well Great Plain. Mr. and Mr | | { . Samuel Beebe, Mr. De I.loyd and Misses Gladys and Marga- ret Beebe and Miss Katherine Dieta i spent Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Ar- | thur Armstrong of Norwich. Mr. and Mrs. John I. Rose were the guests Monday of Mr. and Mrs. Rey- | nolds of Montville Concert at Baptist Church. ~The concert which was held at t Baptist church, Sunday evening, ws carried out successfully under the di- rection of the superintendent, Charles E. Ellis. Christmas Party. The annual Christmas gathering met I at the home of Deacon and Mrs. > Leffingwell December 26. Twenty sat down to dinner, including children, and guests. After the well loaded tree held gifis After supper toasts were giv- ndchildren a nner for all. sic afforde guests wer Mrs. Grace pleasure Mrs. H. M. Kir K. Peckham of LiSBON Entertainment—Notes Local Interest. gsley and Franklin Christmas of August and John Hoelck of Spring- field, Mass., were the guests of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Hoelck, over Christinas. The Christmas entertainment was to have heen given Saturda night at the Newent church was pest- poned to Monday. Many from here attended the bask- ethall game in Jewett City Monday wight. Clair Barber of Waterbury was the guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. K. R. Barber, over Christmas. i Miss Ida N. Bromley of Providence, R. I, is spending her vacation with { her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George | Bromley. | Mis August Hoeick thel Kennedy, Sat 2 | Bernard Hoelck, who has been em- ployed in Stonington, is at home for the winter. han and Mrs. G. rwich Wednesd: Aungnst Hoelcq ]4apt§sf church in Norwich Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kanahan and | daughter, Mabel, are in Boston for a week's visit. J. W. Donnelly was in Norwich Sat- urda James Broughton has moved his fam- ily into their new house, on the flat near the velvet mill HANOVER How Christmas Was Observed by the Sunday School. The Christmas concert was held on Bunday evenjng. and interest programme of hymn and earols, conducted by William Par; sture selections and recit | tions by the Sunday school and_ an anthem. Holy Night, by choir. A Cheistmas story, The Fir: Christmas Tree, Ruth Standish, and the recitation of the Shepherd scene from Ben Hur by Miss Ellen Peck. The Sunday school supper was serv- ed in the vestry on Wednesday ev: | ming. il the ildren in the village ! were invited, and treated to ice cream and candy, and entertained with games. Company’s Gift of Tairkeys. Christmas cheer in the village was provided by the gift of over forty tur- keys to the families identified with the Airlee mill. Mr. and Mrs. Pike have been guests of Mr. and Mrs. Warwick. Other guests in.the village have been Miss Jennie Collins, Alfred and Her- bert Bennett, Mrs. Joseph Lyon, Jo- seph Henry and Richard Bauier. Mrs. James Walker and Miss Marion Walker spent Christimas with Prof, and Mrs. Frank Bunnell in Norwich. BOZRAH William Corey of Westerly was a Christmae guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. | Herrick. | Adelbert Rudd is confined to his j home with a ecrushed hand injured at {the mill in Fitchviile. R. 1. was at church | Sunday. | _Mr. and Mrs. Clifford New ' M in Bozrah last A. Lathrop of T.onden spent (hristmas with rs. Licretia Tathrop. Harry Lathrop returned te Cumher- land Hill Christmas day. and | Mr. and Mrs, George Sheldon of Easi | stories, recitations and mu- | Among the | which | and Frank Hyde attended the Central | There was a varied | Mrs. Augustus Herrick of Davisville, | | daughter, | VOLUNTOWN Church—Festival for Baptist Sun- day School. Christmas morning at St. Thomas' church, masses were celebrated by Rev. W. A. Keefe at 7 and 10.30 o’clock, the last being a high mass. A spe- ciak musical programme was rendered by the choir, Miss Alphonsine Boucher organist. At the offertory, Miss Al- dea Boucher sang Adeste, Fidelis, in a pleasing manner. The sanctuary was decorated with evergreens, flowers and plants. Father Keefe gav quent discourse, taking for hi ject Christmas Thoughts. The serv- ices concluded with benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. Baptist Christmas Festival. Saturday evening there was a Christmas tree at the Baptist church for the Sunday school children. There was a large attendance. Those pres- ent were entertained with exercises were distributed by Miss Bertha Lew- is, assisted by Willlam Maguire. Whist Club Meets. Monday evening the Home whist club jmet at the residence of ¥zra Briggs, the prize winners being: ¥First lady’s, Mrs. Albert Horton: second la- dy’'s, Miss Bertha E. Lewis; first gen- tleman’s, Frank Bitgood, second zen- tleman’s, John Leéffingwell. Presented Handsome Gift. Monday evening about 25 young friends of Joseph Herbert gathered at hig home and surprised him with a Christmas gift of a handsome pair of solid gold cuff links. n enjoyable evening was spent, music and games being the features of the entertain- ment. Cake, coffee, et¢., were served «Wuring the evening. About the Village. Mr. and Mrs, Charles Anderson and on spent Christmas day with friends at Lisbon. Mr. and Mrs. George T. Phillips of West Haven were holiday guests at the home of Mr. Phillips’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. Amos Philliy Mr. and Mrs. Loui itchotte spent | the holidays with friends in Pawtuck- et. Martial Russi of Torrington was the guest during the week of his brother, Ovilla Russi. Mrs, Louis Cadviet spent C} at the home of her daughter, M odore Boulay, in Worcester. Wilfred Guilbeault of Turners Falls, h the guest of his si m Ritchotto. s spent the holidays in New Bedford. tmas The- Court Liberty’s Election. At a recent meeting of Court Liber- | ty, No. 132_ F. of A., the following of- cers were elected for the uing terir Chief ranger, George W acombe sub chie nger, Noie Dupont: tre urer, Fred Dawley: financial s McDonald; recording , Andrew J. McGuir rd, Adube Ritchotte yodward, Joseph Ritchotte; beadle, N, P. Lewis; junior Maguife: trustee, Stephen turer, Ovilla Russi. MONTVILLE Sunday School Entertainment—Visit- ors and Visiting About Town. George Wood of Richmond, Va.. the guest of relatives in Palmertown. The fine skating Mounday was en- joyed greatly bv the young people. 2 and Mrs. n S. He over Sund Mr. and N daughter of Hamburg. Lydia and Gertrude Ol- in Norwich Monday. Christmas Concert. tmas concert at the Union son were The Ch Aptist reh, Friday even cember was enjoyed by of over 200 people. The music choir of 2§ members assited hestra of four piece: vioiins, encer and Flore Ch te, Rev. . Chapp pianist, Mrs. Chappell, ‘w < cellent. The recitations and songs by the children showed much training and talent. Much credit is due the su- perintendent, Mrs. Norman Allen, and ts, for their pro- gramme h merriment was cre ed for the children by the arrival Santa Ck who distributed mar u: beautiful and Bible school Mr. and Mr; pr f,ondon spent Ct tmas day at the Palmer homestead. Guy Loomis of Hartford ent the | holidays with his father, Turner Loomis. Mr. Manch the Misses M ter, of Bayonne, N. J., mas the guests of Mr erett Chapman. 1d two daughte; ie Manche Rev. and M George Chappell spent Tuesday y and Thursday at Chester, Conn., guests of Mr. C parents, Mr. and and Herbert Rogers, ude and N Dor- othy Rogers spent Monday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Rogers of New London. e , was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Ev- rence Manchester of Bavonne, N. rett (Chapman over & At the Union Bapt st church morning the pastor, day Tev. Chappell, preached from_ th o room for them at the In and Mrs. R imer sang beau- the wrgely ieavor The Christ 3 at conducted by Mrs. Fred ic: “The Children of the iss Gertrude Olson sang a solo, “ eful Night,” and the chorus sang the hymn. “While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks.” Mr. and Mrs. Fred Spencer played a violin and piano o % Star of Hope.” -Miss Nettie Grilley read the story of “The Christ- Child.” NORTH STONINGTON Song and Story of the Nativity— Christmas Tree for Sunday School— Teachers on Vacation. The Third under the direction of H. ister, zave a cantata, Jesus of Nazareth, Sunday evening. The Congregational had a Christmas trec Sunday school Monday evening. Mrs. Hooper and Mi Sin ant teacher in the WL 4 spending the vacation at their bomes | in Massac 2its, Prof. C. P. Ken- dall ad ter of the school, is duck hunting on Preached at Mt. Hermon. Rev. and Mrs Lucian Drury arrive home Tuesday evening from Mt. Her- where Mr. Drury preached Cape (‘od. Mr. and Mrs. Bayard D. York of Hartford are visiting Mr. York's par- ents, Mr, and Mrs. John l. York. Mr. and Mrs. ( dence spent Christmas her Several family gatherings were held about town at Christmas, among them one at George A. Pendleton’s and one at E. Frank White's. Rev. and Mrs. J. Gray of Provi- H. Adams enter- tained a small party of friends at din-. ner Monday evening. BETHEL Mr. and Mrs. Luther Visit in Wiscon- sin—Here and “There About the Town. On account of the urday, was 1o night. w evening. storm on Sat- the Christmas concert, which have been given Saturday s postponed until Monday The usual Christmas music % K 40 TR 3 e Christmas Observance at St. Thomas’ nts to the | Robert Latimer of New | Sun- | ¥ 4 fi i 2 SRR 4 2 was rendered by the choir and a num- ber of pieces spoken the ‘and Teadings by the members of unday school. 2 3 J. G. Bill and Miss Laura Young are guests at the home of Mrs. Julia ‘Weeks, Fair Haven, Mass. Mrs. R.. H. Young, who has been confined to her house with a cold for nearly two weeks, is recovering. 2 Mrs. Dora Barber spent Sunday with ther aunt in Voluntown. ¥ Miss Ida Gustafson of Jewett City spent Christmas with her parents. Hilma Gustafson and the Misses Gertrude and Lilla Luther, who at- tend the Norwich Academy, are home for the holidays. Mr. and Mrs. Will Richmond of Springficld, Mass., are spending the holidays at the home of Mrs. Rich- mond’s parents. Mr. and Mrs. Luther are visiting rel- atives in Genoa Junction, Wis. At the quarterly conference recently held. the pastor was invited to re- main another year. Mr. and Mrs. Sunday in Moosup. ~ OAKDAIE Congregational Sunday School Holds Christmas Entertainment. oodmansee spent The Sunday school of the Congre- gatiopal church held their annual . Christmas tree and entertainment in the chapel on Monday evening.. The {hall was decorated with green boughs and helly. The following programme members of the school; song, O'er Judea’s Hills, school; A Welcome, | Susie Home; Bible reading, by the | superintendent, followed by the Lord’s | Prayer in unison; song, Getchel's Cradle Hymn, children; Christmas, Warren - Williams; O, Little Stars, | Barl Anwood; The Bell Call, Milton L(}urdnn: Ring for Christmas, three {boys; Our Gift, Jennie Glashrenner; | Christmas Guests, four girls; A Dear ! Ola_ Traveller, Pauline Glesbrepner; | reading, Twine the Holly, Miss Lillie Johnson; mandolin solo, Marion | Lynch; The Elephant's Stocking, | Charlie Fox: Christinas Stars, eight | and girls: Hail! Christmas | Mi Agnes Anwood; The i Chrihtmas Carol, Marion | Lynch; song, Helen and Marion | Lvnch: The Christmas Angel, Miss | Je Pradford; The Morning Star, i 11 children; A Plea to Santa, Raymond | Scholfield; If I Could Knit Like | Grandma, Hope Comstock; song, Long | Ago in Bethelehem, by children; | Christmas Morn, Helen Lynch; song, | It Never Shall Pass Away, school; The True Christmas, Miss Mary Johnson; The Living Christmas Tree, six girls; { song, Wave the Banners, school. The | distribution of presents followed, each | member of the school receiving a box of candy and other gifts. The enter- | tainment was planned by Mrs. F. C. Scholfield. . WINDHAM COUNTY. CLARK’S CORNERS Pupils of District School Have Christ- mas Exercises and a Tree. e closing exercises of the schéol e held Tuesday, Deec. 20. The room been attractively decorated with ockings which the children had cut paper and colored, also with The folHowing pro- was carried out: Opening ex- s, schogl; penmanship, school; y Christmas, John Navin; Second grade reading; ‘ourth grade reading; Santa Claus, cong by intermediate grade; Poor wnta Claus, William Scott; Eighth rade reading; Christmas Eve, Luther fartin; First grade reading: The Way “hri Land, Arthur Navin, v Na ,viinlw Mary Navin, Willilam Scott; Longest Ruth Scott; Jolly Santa Claus, by intermediate grade; Fourth grade arithmetic; Unwise Man, Arthur Navin; Week” Befo; Christmas, teache Day After Christmas, Burton Melvir ond grade arithmetic; Our Christmas, Edna Pearl; O Christmas Tree. song, school; Two Sides, Martin Navin and William Martin; My Bells, William S Overheard at Christ- mas, Mary Navin: The Story of Christ- o o Ruth Scott; Fair Warning to | Claus, Martin Nawvin: Year's | Alphabet, Mildred Hartson, John Na- Lester Hartson. On Wednesday the children and a Christmas tree. | teacher enjoyed | There was also a large Christmas pie. i Holiday Guests. Guests in town for Christmas were Dr. W. Blaine Oliver and Charles Oliver of Connecticut Ag- ricultural college at W. C. Oliver’s; Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Palmer and sons of Springfield. Mass., and Miss Grace M. Burnham of Simmons college at Lester H. Jewett's; John Pearl of Willimantic at F. E. Pearl's; Mr. and Mrs. C. H. ‘White of Webster, Mass., Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Burnham and son of Norwich at Calvin Burnham’s: Miss A Darrow of New London at el’s; Mrs. Burnham of North Windham and daughte i Ellen Burnham, of SOUTH WINDHAM. Harry Avery Traveling in the West— Personal Notes of Local Interest. Mr. and Mrs. Cassius Barstow were tors at South Williams- | town, Mass. | Miss Julia Hill spent Christmas at { her home in Middletown. | Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Kinmey re- turned to Hartford on Tuesday after a short visit at Mr. Kinney's home here. Mr. and Mrs. John Rose have been spending a few days with Charles Up- ton of Hartford. trip. mith is spending a few 1y. ohn Rice and son Robert and R ' isiting Murs. Rice's sister in 3 z George Ennis was a recent visitor in town Louis Kiese of Lynn is spending a s with his family here. John Adams, who is at St. Jo- hospital, is slowly improving. n Oman of Pratt institute is for the Christmas vacation. ] 3. W. Murdock is entertain- ing her ni Miss Irene Murdock of Attleboro, Mass. * STERLING Japanese Student Preaches in Meth- odist Church—Personal Mention. The M. E. Sunday school gave a concert on Christmas eve. At the close of the exercises the tree was greatly enjoyed by the children. A Suzuki, a Japanese student of the Boston university of theology, preached a very interesting sermon at the Methodist church and in the evening gave a talk on Japan, which was much enjoved. AMrs. J. T. Belanger is entertaining her sister, of Portland, Me. James Baker is rapidly recovering from his recent illness, A new case of scarlet fever has de- veloped in this village. Several from this place attended the funeral of Rev. Tyler B. Mowry. held in Oneco M. . church on Wednesday, December 21, 1910. Miss Hdna Chester has been quite ill with the grip, but is recovering. v at ™ was exceedingly well rendered by the | of Manchester | Boston, at W. Martin's. { Mrs. W. N. Jewett visited in Provi- dence thls week. Mrs, Adele Ford is at F. W. Mar-' | | 1 | i 1 i | Grace. Jinfluenced him against Christmas. Mildred Logee and Rupert Funeral of Mrs, John Donnell—Baptist | Christmas Festival. . Miss Hattie Rawson of North Gros- venordale is engaged to teach the pri- mary grade at the Center school next Among those of our teachers at home for the holidays are . Misses Sarah Crosby of Northampton, Mary E. Chase of Southbridge, Edith Cruff of Morris- town, N, J., Elizabeth Eddy of Storrs and Mrs. Grace Noyes of Manchaug. Funeral of Mrs. Donnell. There was a large attendance at the funeral of Mrs. John Donnell at the house Sunday afterncon. It was con- ducted by Rev. Mr. Gast. A quartette of Mrs. C. L. Knight, Miss S. A. Mun- van. Fred Herrick and Fred Broughton sang Asleep in Jesus and Saved by Burial was in Franklin, Conn. She was honored by all who knew her as a consistent Christian and she was a very faithful worker in the Baptist church. She is survived by her mother, two sisters and a dauwghter, Florence, who goes to live with an aunt residing near Willimantic, where she will finish her education. Christmas Festival. The Baptist Christmas entertainment was postponed from Saturday night on account of the weather to Monday night. The hall was well filled and the decorations, speaking and music were especially good. A short cantata, The Influence of the Spirit of Christmas, was very effectively carried out. Earle Pierce took the part of Miser and Louis : Converse and Elmer Burgess thosp of | giants Selfishness and Hardheart. who celebrating Geisler were the poor children who asked his help and four girls the good spirits of Christmas who finally won him over to generosity in the spirit of the day. A well laden tree was emptied after the programme. ~ DAYILLE Holiday Visitors—Notes of Local In- terest. Rev. J. A. Grenier was in Moosup on Tuesday. ‘Willard Bennett spent Christmas with his mother, Mrs. Fannie Bennett. Benjamin Thompson spent the week end with his_ mother, Mrs. Thompson. Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Bidwell enter- tained on Christmas Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bidwell of Passale, N. J., Mr. and Mrs, F. L. Woodard of Norwich, Miss Au- gusta Greene of New York, Mrs. E. G Bidwell and Mrs. A. W. Gibbs of Nor- wich. Austin Brooks of Suffield is at his home in Dayviile. Miss Mpyrtice Blanchard and Leon Blanchard spent the holidays at East Greenwich, the guests of Mrs. Rogers. Mrs. Ellen Williams of Foster. R. I, is at the home of Mrs. Frank Bennett. Mr. and ‘Mrs. Geer and two sons spent Christmas with Mrs. Oswald | Street. Alvah Hall is to occupy the tenement vacated by Lorne Gricg on High | street. Dr. A. E. Darling is improving. Miss Dorothy Ormsbee is out again after her serious illnes: The Ladies’ Aid society will meet with Mrs. W. J. Reynelds on Wednes- day to elect new officers for the coming year. The Misses Mary and Helen Kelley are spending the holidays with their parents. A. Otis Davis called on friends in town on Tuesday. HAMPTON Recent Deaths—Family Party on the Holiday. Horatio Martin d after a few days’ .d at his home here illness of hronchial pneumonia. The funeral was held Fri- day at 1 o'clock. Burial in the North cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. William Pearl euter- tained the latter’'s father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Benziger, over the Christ- | mas holldeys. The Pearl family had & pleasant family gathering at the home of Ar- thur E. Pearl Christmas day. A fam- ily of t{wenty sat down to eat Christmas dinner. In the evening a tree was enjoyed by the older ones as | the younger members of | well as by the family. Congregational Christmas Festival. A Christmas tree and exercises were held in the Congregational church on | Christmas eve. Miss Alice Smith and Miss Aliee Welles of Hartford are spending a few days at Miss A. M. Burnham’s, Mrs. Charles Hicks and two daugh- 4, of New York tmas holidays Charles Hicks. The Infant of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dorous died on Wednesday morning of whooping cough. Miss Laura Fuller, who has been ill with bronchial pneumonia, is conva- lescing. T. J. Roberts was a Thread City vis- itor one day last week. with their father, EAST WOODSTOCK Ladies Give Chicken Pie Dinner—Per- sonal ltems. G. L. Upham and family Christmas with E. I.. Upham and fam- ily at Dedham, Mass. Misses Maria. and and Bernice and Lyle for the holidays. Mrs. Belle Withey daughters in Foston. The Congregational Sunday school had its annual eoncert and Christmas tree Saturday evenin gin the church. About 75 were present. In addition to songs and recitations the children gave a cantata, The Enchanted Chim- nev. The ladi of the Congregational church zave a chicken pie dinner to the members of the Theft Detecting Helen Chandler Turner are home is visiting her society and their friends Tuesday in the chapel. IFollowing the business meeting a muslcal and lite pro- gramme was given in the Brick hall Mre. C. H. Killamn was hostess at a social given in the chapel Tu ¥ evening. BE. L. Christms ford. Spencer and family spent with relatives in North Ash- 'RAWSON ¥rank Phillip caller on Wednesda E. M. Fulle to attend the funeral of Toratio Mar- tin. Mr. and Mrs., Ge a Willimantic rge Ingalls of Nor- with Mrs. Ingalls s Aunie Lathrop spent the Ch with her mother in wich. Miss Louise the guest of Mr. and Mrs, Edw. Bug gren. Frank friends in Providence over the Christ- Anderson of Boston is Phillins was the guest of mas re i Willimantic shoppers on Saturday were Mr, and Mrs. Greene Huling and William H. Phillips. ONECO Accident to John Gallup—Personals. Mrs. Celia M. Lewis returned Wed- nesday from Providence, where she has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. Maria Tillinghast. Rev. Samuel Thatcher was in Greene, R. Li Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. T. Brown spent Sunday at Phoenix. R..I. John Gallup fell off a load of wood in the woods last Wednesday about noon- time and cut two ugly gashes in his Almira ! the | spent | of Providence was here | ist- | Mrs. Baton, who has been visiting ‘her son, Horace Young, the past week, returned Tuesday. William U. Kenyon spent Sunday with his daughter, Mrs. ed Parker, at Westerly, R. T. Miss Mary Rathbun has been vigit< ing her aunt, Miss Neilie Rathbun, 'WESTMINSTER Pupils Enjoy Christmas Entertainment in Local School-—Local Items. The Sunday school concert which was held in the church on Sunda, morning was well attended. Eacl child was presented a box of candy. an orange and a Christmas cand at the close of the service. Miss Evangeline Smith of Worces- ter is spending the holiday recess with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. H. Roy Barstow and daughter, Ione of Norwich spent Christmas with George Barstow. { Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Sage are spend- ing several days with relatives in Durham. Mr. and Mrs. Myron Allen and son spent Sunday with her parents, Miss Katherine Pfluiger of MNegy York city is the guest of Mrs. C. Smith. Clarence Smith has been the guesg of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. Smith, Good Attendance at Local School. School in the Gay Head district closed Friday. Mrs. Sybil Degrenier, teacher, provided a Christmas tree for the pupils. The attendance in this district has been excellent during the | past term, and the following pupils | havt been present every day for the term of sixteen weeks: - Mary Rita Clutts, Charles Edward Clutts, Arthur | Merrifield. The_ following have been present every day the past month | Mary Rita Clutts, Charles Edward Clutts, ‘Arthur Merrifield, Ellis Sage, | Fillmore Sage, Theodore Sage. The prayer meeting on Friday eve- | ning will be held at the home of Dea- con and Mrs. Charles Barstow. Desire Degrenier of Providencse spent Christmas with his family. Paul St. Jean entertained relatives over Sunday. | Joseph Montigny of Providence | Spent Sunday with relatives here. | MOOSUP Obituary Notes—Good Ice Being Har~ | vested—Personals. Frank St. Sauviér died last Friday |afternoon at his home on Church street, aged 78 years. He had been suffering from a complication of dis- eases. The funeral was held Monday morning from All Hallows' church, the pastor, Rev, J. H. Broderick, officiating at the reguiem high mass. Burial was in All Hallows' cemetery. Mr. St. Sau- | vier was a hard working, industrious, | frugal man and one much’respected in | the community. He leaves besides a | widow several grown-up children. | Funeral of Mrs. William 1. Potter. ! The funeral of Mrs, William 1. Potter held Wednesday morning at 11 her residence on Main | street, attended by Rev. E. M. An- | thony of Jeweit City and Rev. Otis Green, pastor of the Moosup Methodist | church.” In her death the Methodist | church loses a valued member. She | was 84 years old and leaves her hus- band and two_children, Olin Potter of | Moosup and Mrs. Helen Thorne of | Providence. Burial was in Evorgreen icemetery, Central Village. i Cutting Fine ice. { Alfred Hill and Frank Miller are cut- | ting ice from Moosup lake. The ice iz | from nine to ten inches thick and of i good quality. Not for many vyears | have icemen been able to fill their ice~ | houses in December. Harry L. Grover of Hartiord spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Grover. Mrs, E. M. Rix and sons, George and ! Anson. of Worcester, have been spend- ling a few days.with Moosup friends. Albert Hemnmingway is eritically with Bright's disease. A number of Moosup people attend- ed The Chocolate Soldier at the Provi- dence opera house last week. WEST WOODSTOCK Many at Christmas S;dll—Theft-D-- tecting Society Feasts. | The Christmas social at the Baptist { church was well attended, about 70 i being present. 39258 James Hall, who is still at the Day-Kinmball hospital, is improving, and hopes to be home by New Year's, She received from ‘her friends Christ- ! mas cards numbering 100 and over. Miss Bernice Bates 18 home till ths New Year. Miss Gracs Stone from Malden was with her sister, Mrs. E. L. Chamberlin. Migs Esther Davidson will remai: at home for the present as she is not | very well. Mr. Blakke from Providence was guest at the parsonage over Christ- mas. Theft-Detecting Society Meets. The Theft-detecting society met in ! st Woodstock Tuesday. While its | primary object may have become un- necessary, its social guality has grown with the vears. It brings together peo- ple from all parts of the town. A pro- gramme IS prepared by a committee, | and last, but not least, a good dinner is served, and, as has been proven (o the acknowledgment of the other par- ishes, Bast Woodstock cannot he beaten. The meeting was held in that parish. ~ WESTFORD. Marriage of A. S. Walker and Mies Blanche Barlowe. At the home of Deacon and Mrs. A. Jarlowe Saturday. the 24th, at 12 their daughter, Blanche Gertrude, wis united in marriage with Archie Stowell Walker, son of Selectman { Charles A. Walker of Eastford. Rev. J. W. Higgins of Packerville perform- ['ed the ceremony, assisted by the local pastor, Rev. H. B. Goodsell. Only a few relatives weie presen There were muny useful and valuable pr ents. | ““Ihe bride und groom started en a [“.-.mmg tour and will visit relatives |in Worcester and Boston. They wil G I return this week and commence house- keeping in Southbridge, Mass., where Mr. Walker } # vposition with ths H. Clemencs Lumber company. Their ! nuinerous friends wish them avery jr‘t.v i & n and all happin and prosparity their new T I There were no services in the Bap ! tist chureh Sund as the pastor at | fended the funeral at the Willis How- ard place in Union. Henry Blanchette spent Christmes at his home in Willimantic. - ATTAWAUGAN | The Sunday school had a Christman tree and entertainment Monday eve- ning. Miss Edith Frissell is spending her Christmas vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Frissell of this place. Mr. and Mrs, William Webster spent the holidays Charles Weeks and family. Albert Rollinson and family enter- tained Bert Eastwood over Christmar and Percy Weaver on Monday, botk from Pittsfield, Mass. Miss Delphine Dagnats is visiting in Harvey of with Whitinsville. . Idith Weeks is visiting in Webster. Fugene (Gibney and family spent Christmas day with his parents in Putnam. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer P. Weod spent Monday in Putnam,