Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, May 18, 1912, Page 9

~ NEWS FROM ONE HUNDRED LIVE CORRESPONDENTS EASTERN CONNECTICUT AND WESTERN RHODE ISLAND. Who is Going and Coming—Incidents, Accidents and Building in’ New London County OLD MYSTIC How the Churches Commemorated Mothers' Day—New School District to Be Organized—Hike of Boy Scouts. Mothers' day was observed at the Baptist church. Tho pastor, Rev. Henry B. Anderson, preached Sunday morning on Life a@nd Influence of Mother. During the service Miss Amy Eldredge impressively rendered Don’t Forget the Promise to Moth The evening service was a story and song service entitled The Mothe o’ the Bible. Rev. Henry E. Anderson read the story. The Mothers of the Bible were our first mother, Eve; the mother of M s, Jocobed; the mother of Is- the ancestral mother, and Mary, the mother of the h. The story was Inte ersed th the following mus] selections: Tis Mothers' Day, Precious Mother, God of Our Mothers Guide Our Wag Harken to My Cry, Beyond Today o and Praise Ye the Lord, all rendered by the choir. A . Entreat Me Leave Thee, by Miss Amy Eldre: 1 My Soul Doth Magnify the Lord and the closing hymn, O Mother, Dear, lem, by the choir. Most of the displayed white carnation f The church was tastefully de ple orated with potted plants, carnations and spring flow The Methodist church observed Mothers' day also. The pastor, Re Arthur H. Withee, preached on The Privileges and Responsibilities of Motherhood at the morning service. At their service the Epworth league resented carnations to all the mothers sent. The evening service consist- d of a special musical service, follow- 1 by a sermon fitting for Mothers' 1y. The church was prettily decorat- ed with flowers. To Organize New District. Charles Q. Eldredge and William R. Hull of Old’Mystic attended the meet- ing of the Groton school board at Po- guonoc Saturday afternoon to get in- formation and instructions as to the r course to pursue in relation to manner of establishing and con- cting the new school district, No. < voted by the town of Groton at ts last public town meeting. It was found that the district would first have to organize, and that step will be taken st an early dgle. Accessions to Library. The following books have been add- ed this month to the Baptist librar: Every Man's Religion, by Hodges; When “ighbors Nelghbors, Prof. Galusha__Anderson; Complete Poems, Henry Van Dyk Capt. Watren's Wards, Joseph Lincoln; Mother, Kathleen Norris; Child's Guide to the Bible, Dean Hodges; Two Years Before the Mast (new edition), Charles H. Dana; Yorkshire, Gordon Howe; Helen Grants’ Harvest Year, Amanda Dguxlau; Castle Blair, Florence L. Shaw. Yeung Men’s Bible Class. Those Interested in forming a Young Men's Bible class met in the Baptist conference room Sunday at 11.45. It wae decided that a class be organized, to be known as the Young Men's Bible class. The following officers were elected Temporary president, Rev, Henry E. Anderson; vice president, Floyd 8. Russell; secretary, Calvin H, Hoxie, Jr.; treasurer, Wiillam Clark. Book by Charles P. Chipman, Miss Liilie P. ipman has received e copy of The Formative Period in Cotby's History, written by her Charles P. Chipman, librarian ; college, Waterville, M 5 The United Workers of the Meth- odist church met Wednesday at 2 p. m, in the M. E. rooms. Scouts at Dean’s Pond, The First troop of Boy Scouts of 01d Mystic. went on & hike Saturday to Dean’s pond, about three miles distant, in the town of Stonington. After the boys arrived at their destination they took of & dinner consisting of fled steak, “brofled frankfu=fers, bofled eggs, sardines, roasted potatoes, bread and butter, pickles, apples, cake and cocoa. The time was spent in playing various games, scout hunting and baseball proving the most interest- ing. The Scouts returned at 4 p. m. Beventeen boys enjoyed the outing: Wiilam Marchand, Herbert Whitir Horace 8. Willtams, Elwood Davis, Charles Tinker, Edward Welles, Emilio Beussel, John Gilbert, Howard Clvde, Percival Anderson, Joseph Rattican, Frederick Marchand ames Whiting, Benajah Davls, Charles Welles, Rarl Gilbert and Raymond Anderson. ~'The boys were in charge of Scoutmaster Rev. Henry E. Anderson. H. K, Circle Meets. The H. K. eircle met Friday even- ing with Miss Btta Miy Lamphere The parlors were prettily decorated with forsythia and yellow daffodils The evering was given up to music and games Miss Florence (ollis of School street, Mystie, was the guest of the H. K.'s The W. C. T. U. met Friday after- noon at the residence of Mrs. Jane H. Dean - Visited Shut-Ins. The Busy Bees visited the shut-ing and the sick Tuesday afternoon, taking fruft and potted plants. On route 1 Mre. Anderson, superintendent of the Rusy Rees, was in charge. Mrs. J Harold Williams accompanied thoge who visited those Mving on route 2 Mrs. Frank Wheeler had charge of ronte 3, while the Busy Rees viafting route { were In charge of Miss Lilltn P. Chipman. Miss Alwilda Holly, daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Charles B. Holly, has been ewarded a certificate of merit for g gemposition on a oolenial subfect of- fered hy the Conmecticut soclety rof Colonial Dames. b LEONARD BRIDGE Mrs. Charles ;lfi‘l‘ of London, Fng and Mrs. Alfred Hughes of Providence are visiting their sister, Mrs. K. I, Cummings, and their mother, Mrs, Ma- ria Haas. R. ¥. Pendleton and Miss Gertrude ‘Plendlflon of Norwich spent Sunday at Maple Corner with L. Spauldi ans family, iy Henry Witter and: family and Mrw, Minnie Dawley of Willimantic spent Monday al Mrs, Ida Cioomings’, Rev. A J Park and Judge A. @, K neatand menibers the school hoard, meet at Lebanon Center Tuesday n consultation’ with the state board to disinss prospects for a high school the coming year, @eorge, Mills was in Morwich Tues. 5 Geprgo Mahorey went to Narwich o ses the Wild West show, Three Counties. UNCASVILLE Odd Fellows at Session of Grand Lodge—Meritorious Pupils Names— Gift of Money for Sunshine Scciety. coachman fo and will st A. W. Aver, bentering. Mr. Chappell will be suc- ceeded by George Sawyer. Ellsworth Perry has moved from New Lond@n to the Calvert houses Represented Thames lodge, Past Grand ed Crandall attended the grand ses- m of L O, O, F, in New Haven on ‘Wednesday as representative of Thames lodge, = Punctual Pupils. The following pupils in the Tenth dis- trict (Uncasville) school were perfect in attepdance during Apr Grades 1-2, Miss Alic the Pulmer r: Leo Clou Devine, Frederick Eldredge, Marg: Mildred Hamilton, Alfred LaFlamme, Edward 1 , Clara Marcus, James McDermott, 1 je Osbor: Charles Ramage, | Tooker, rt Zuccardy. Cornet, urlingame, Bdith Cal- Grades er: Lewis Aldrich, Bullard, Leo Casa: Wilfred Dufour, Ruth Kenerson, Ida Beebe, Lorna 1, Ruth Davis “etherson, ards,George Rogers, Howard Thorpe, Fred Vogle- tanz., Grades 7-8, Miss Grace Hooper, prin- cipal and teacher: Botham, Arle h Beebe, Irene Leona Devine, Dolort Sdward Geary, Rob- ert Kenerson, r t MeDermott, Melvin Robinson, Helen Shea, Clifford Shields, Mae Sullivan. Personal Mention. James Armstrong, after a few weeks spent with relatives in town, has returned to her home in Norwich. S nan is entertaining of Lyme. Meeting of Sunshine Society. At the meeting of the Good Cheer Sunshine society at the home of Miss Minerva Comstock Thursday afternoon 18 sheets were finished to send to the Sunsfine hospital ta Bensonhurst,New York. A vote was passed by the so- ciety to pay the state and international dues. A gift of $ by a friend to pur- chase flowers for the church on Sun- day (Mother's day) was received. ralnbow supper was given by the Christian Endeavor society at the club Rouse at Quaker Hill Wednesday night. Miss Addie Burke of E Lyme was a week end guest of local friends. David Fitzgerald, employed at Ni- antic, was a week end visitor at his home. Miss Ruth Long is ill. C. Tyler Landphere of Groton was the guest of friends in town Sunday. On Honor Roll. Thes following pupils were on_the honor roll of attendancs at Palmer Memorial school for April: Grade 1, Miss Susie Wood, teacher: Rosilda_Bonville, Lewis Bonville, Bliz- abeth Campbell, Alice Chapel, Eddie Daniels, Walter Hubert, Dominico Pachrodo, 1 Pratt, Alice Raftery, Frances Sullivan. Grade 2, Miss Iva Bartlett, teacher: Bernard Allen, Eddie Bonville, Ernest Bonville, Hugh Casey, Eilleen Dono- n, George Ducharme, Francis H , 'Leo Manville, 1da Marcoux, Fran- cish Margaret _Unger,, Deliz Metitviere, Albert Moran, Byron Noyes, Frank Pachiodo. Grade 3-4, Miss Nellie teacher: Percy Allen, Denis 1da Bonville, Frank Ber hea Chapman, Bonville, William Babcock, Charles R 1, Elinor St. Germaine, Alice Ckapman, Kenerson Cox, Lena Hanson, Hdith Hubert, Katherine Hickey, Laura Moran, Jane Miss Fifo nce Tit A. Tand- v, Emma William Carter, Newton Babcock, Ag- nes Quinn, Corinne Williamson, Lillian Sawyer, Mark Furber. Grade 7-§, James B pal and teacher: Agnes Auwood,Maude Bennett, Charles, Chapel, Henry St. Germaine, Howard K man, Vera Burgess, T san Heme, Edna 1 Bounty, Ann DeLusi Mrs. Maurice Brow Ladies' Aid society of the Qua church at her home Wednesda Sunday was celebrated in the church- es as Mothers' day by special services and distribution of white flowers the mothers. Katherine Rogers has been en- Mrs. Ida Ben- wrphy, princi- nan. entertained the ker Hill Grange Admits Three, e uring the past week Miss AMce A hop has been circulating a paper to raise money to have a resident min at Bozrah Center. Miss Bishop has been most successful, and it looks al- most certain that a minister will ‘be living in the parsenage he ; Charles Johnson, formeriy of Hoz- rah, is seriously {1l at his heme in Col- chester, Dr, Nathan Johnsdn of Boz- rah i wih him, nge Wednesday evening, ations wera voted on, and the, eandidates wera elected members of Bozrah grange, The lecturer, had for her subject Our Wild Birds, of which she had a most Interesting pro- gramme. It is expected that the grange will be visited by the deputy at the next meefing, OCCUM AND VERSAILLES Installing New Engines—May Basket Hung to Sunday School Teacher Representitives of €. M, Williams bogan work on the foundations and chunges in conneciion with the ipn- stalling of lwo new engines at the plant of the Totokett Munufacturing company Friday mornin Members of the IHduy hool elass of Mrs. I H, Toplifi, Jessio Sengman, Clara Allen, Lena Buanker, Rose Lan- bort, Kimily Robish, Annie Dare' and Bertha Rurns, hung an cluboraie May at the home of their teachers lay ovening, A seeis! time fol- lowed the bagket hanging LeGrand Chappell has resigned as | Bertram Edmonds and | ppell, Charles Chap- nnelly, Florida Demars, | Leroy Flelding, James Galvin, Lillian Goozey, Lena Lacasse, Bertha Luby, Benjomin Marcus, Peter Morawski, Bertha Northdruft, Mic Agmes _Sulli Grace W | pelius, Shapiro, Florence Chapel, Arthur Pratt, | Effort to Secure a Residen{ Pastor— | There was quite a large attendance | VOLUNTOWN Court Liberty's Concert and Ball— General Committee Organized for Memorial Day Observance. Saturday evening in Union hall a grand concert and ball was given by Court Liberty, No. 132, F. of A. The jaftair openedwith u pleasing concert of several numbers by Richards' “or- (i'lr tra _of four pieces, W. Richards directe ,» "which were well received by the large erowd present. The grand march was led by Past Chief Ranger A, L. Briggs and Mrs. B. B. Clarke, followed by Chief Ranger and Mrs. George W. Macomber and 25 other couples. The march was well carried out, and was followed by an evening e ple; re. The committee in charge received congratulations on the success of the season. Going to Moosup. Court Liberty has recelved an invi- tation to partake in the F. of A. ps rade at Moosup this (Saturday) even- ing. The invitation has been accepted and about 30 members will leave here this afternoon. They will be accompan- ied by the uniform degree team, and it is expected the court will make a good showing i the line. The trip will be made in a big motor truck from Nor- wich, Benjamin Groves of the battleship Idaho, U. 8. N., spent ten days' fur- lough at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. D, O. Groves, leaving on Tuesday for Philadelphia, where he.is stationed. John Dunleavy of North Windham was the guest of his sister, Miss Leno- | ra K. Dunleavy, Saturday and Sunday. Bheriff Draper was in town Saturday and summoned a number of witnesses in the Lockwood shooting case. The witnesses in this case attended court in New London Thursday, but were excused, as the case was not reached. Thursday ‘(Ascension day) mass was celebrated at St. Thomas’ church at 5 a. m. There W also service in the | evening. | Organize for Memorial Day. Plans are being made for the exer- on Memorial day. Committees from the I O. F. and the F. of A, met Wednesday and organized into a gen- eral committee with Thomas McDonald chirman and. Stephen B. Sweet secre IRE: and treasurer. This committee has the approval of the old soldiers in their work. NIANTIC Cotton and Linen Shower for Brooks—Personal Mention. Miss A cotton and linen shower was ten- dered Miss Mollie Brooks Wednesday | evening at her home in Lake avenue. Those who attended were: Mrs. A. H. 5. Bush, Mrs. James P. Clark, Mrs. John Beebe, Mrs. Ella B. Smith, Mrs. Royee Mrs, Hattie Howard, Mrs, Hubert Mar- Mrs. Medie Luce, Mrs. Merton R. Mrs., Clarence G. and Mrs, George O. George A. Gavitt, Mrs. 1, Darrow, Dr. and | Brooks, Mr Brooks,s M Clinton Turner, Mrs. Edward E. Hor- |ton Mre. Herman E. Havens, Mrs. J. {¥red Medcalf, Mrs. Sherman and daughter Helena of Middletown, Flor- | ence Tubbs, Florence Luce, Lucy Hi- Fannie Wright, Inez Horton, Beckwith, Lila Beebe, Gracle Clark, Emma Beebe, Lottie Hislop ¥lorence Payne, Chrisie Tucker, Grace Comstock. Schooner Caroline Butler passed out through the bridges Thursday after- noon with, a large consignment of tles from the head of Niantic river. | Miss Margaret Joyce, a graduate | nurse from Noanis, has been caring for { Mrs. Elvira Douglass. and Mrs. Clande C. Russell and dren have returned to their home in Lesley Mrs, Beebe, who has en spending several days as the :t og Mrs. Adelaide Elizabeth Spen- as gone.to New London on a visit to Mrs. George Kinne Cran- be { be dall Brown entertained Franklin H. Martha S. y her brother, of Norwich. Paul Augustus Kumpitsch left ; for her home in New Ha- Charles J. Luce and daughter, Frances, are visiting in New Yor John McDonald is employed at the Knickerbocker hotel. Mrs. N. Duchette of Norwich has ar- rived at Wild Air cottage for the sea- son. GLASGO Acting Visitor on Official Rounds— Nathan Eccleston’s Funeral. J. G. Bill returned home last week rom visiting friends in Norwich and Jewett Y. ting School Visttor; A, C. Burdick he school in the Eighth dis- ‘Burdick, who has been imonle, is better. Mrs. ained nurse, is caring for | | Miss Mabel |l with | Holmes, | her. Funeral of Nathan Eccleston. The funeral of Nathan W. Eecleston was heid from his home Tuesday aft- ernoon, J. Is Only a Dream, and Stiver Cord Will Break, of the decgased, were by Byron P. Young. The bearers two sons, Harris and Frank Ee- two grandsons, Harry and Na- ccleston, and two brothers, and Clinton Focleston, Bur- |ial was in Pachaug cemetery. Miss Laura P, Young is substituting the Rixtown school for Miss Mabel irdick, Farm work Is rushing, the season 1s | so much later than usual, th league meeting will ba 2lmer jlall next Sunday eve- Subject (Annlversary day), Ths ng Supremacy of Chri and Mrs, Frnest Luther were in vich Saturday, Mr, and Mrs, John Lewis have moved to New Hampshire. They were accompanied by Miss Mabel Bill, Mr, Lewis is the son of Rhodes K. Lewis and lived in this vicinity, PRESTON Mrs. Theren Teft was a recent vis- | favorite song! itor at Ernest Kennedy's, The Grange meeting was held Tues- day ening. The subject of the lee- ture hour W How to Make tha Attractive, Home Hollis Palmer and Mrs, Frank attended the conference In ¢ of Baltimore was a ¢ in this place. follewell is heme this week in the sehool at recent ci Sophia beca use Postetant Several frem here atlended at Pachaug Salurday ovening. £ a dnree ‘kwith, Mrs. Daniel Humtley, | Thompson officiated. | LEBANON Dance Given by Country Club—Karl Lehmann to Address Union C. E. eeting. 2 o Rer Nr Abbey of Bostén preached e Firs| ongregational church Sunday mor o - Mis{ Kdla Wiliams led the Chris- ::la_u Endeaver meeting Sunday even- ng. A few friends met at the home of Miss Virginia Ioomis Friday evening. Three tables of whist were played. Re- {freshments were served. Surprised on Birthday. On Wednesday evening of last week Fred N. Taylor was given a surprise in {honor of his birthday. Sixteen were present, Cake and ice cream were served. A very pleasant evening was spent. Country Club’s Dance. The Country club gave s dance Fri- day evening at Grange hall. Home from Florida, Rev. and Mrs. L. E. Livermore have returned, after spending the winter in Kissimmee, Fla. ‘Wallace Sweet has returned to his home, after speMding the winter in Florida, Miss Bessie Waters and Miss Gallup, from Hartford, have returned, after spending several days with Mr., and Mrs. Karl Bishop. William Audway of Yale has been spending several days with Wallace, Sweet. p Dr. and Mrs. E, L. Danielson spent Sunddy with friends in Danielson. Clifton Sweet was a week end guest of his mother, Mrs. Mary Sweet. Mrs. Alice Bill has moved to tha house owned by Mrs. Loomls, formerly occupied by Albert Kenyon. Check for Mr. Pultz. Monroe W. Pultz of Lebanon was handed a check by the agent of an in- demnity society of Boston, payment for a claim for his late illness. C. E. Union Meeting. Arrangements have been made to hold a Christian Endeavor Union meeting of the local gocietles and adjacent towns Monday evening, May 27, at the First Congregational church. Karl Lehmann, fleld secretary of the United Society of Christian Endeavor, now touring the state, under the auspices of the Connecticut C. E. Union, will zive the address. Mr. Lehmann is from Denver, Col.,, and is a bright, eloguent and enthusiastic leader among Chris- tian Endeavor workers. ASHWILLETT Sudden Death of Nathan Eccleston— Plum Trees in Full Bloom. The community was shocked to hear of the sudden death of Nathan Eccles- ton at his home in Glasgo, Saturday morning. He was born and lived here a number of vears. He leaves his wife, two sons, grandchildren and brothers. He was 73 years old. The funeral was held Tuesday with burial in Pachaug cemetery. Otto Anderson was in New York a few days recently on business. Mrs. A. A, Morgan was in Norwich Saturday. The farmers are putting in their po- ‘tatoes this week, as it has been very cold, before. Miss Fannie Edwards of Lyme re- turned to her home Tuesday, after four days’ visit at the home of A. A. Mor- gan, B. C. Eggleston of South Lyme was at his farm over Sunday. Miss Mabel Burdick is much better, after an attack of pneumonia. Nighthawks made their first appear- ance the first of the week here, Plum trees are in full bloom and ap- ple and pear trees are blossoming, but only a few peach blooms are seen. SOUTH L¥ME B. P. Stanhope Returns from the West —Mothers’ Day Observed. Mre. James Champion has returned, after a lengthy visit with her moth- er, Mrs. Alfred Post, in Ivoryton. B. through the western states. Mre. W. C. Slate is il Charles Pendleton was in Westbrook Wednesday. Mrs. J. W. Roath has returned to I\]'on‘ton, after a brief stay in this place. Mrs. Howard Isliet has moved her household effects to Essex. The Rev. W. Shepard held services Mothers' day (Sunday) at the Union chapel. For ce Hart of Northport is visit- Mr. and Mrs. Charles Waterhouse ra, visited friends in New London Sat- urday, NORTH STONINGTON Wheeler School Picinc to Lantern Hill ~—Poctato Night at Grange. The Tollowing members of the Con- | gregational church attended the con ference at Hanover Tuesday: Rev, F. M. Hollister, Mrs. H. M. Pendleton, E\1 rs. J. D. Avery and Mrs. E. N. Whit- rd. Mr, and Mrs. Teleafor Stahle of Providence have been guests of Mrs. Fannie Stone. Mrs. David Baldwin of Preston has been visiting Mrs. D. W. Bissell. The Wheeler school, both pupils and teachers went on a pienic to Lantern | Hill Wednesda: The last meeting of the local Grange 1d “potato night,” the subjoct {0of potato culture being taken up by the men and that of potato cooking by the women. Sudden Death of Mrs. Charles 8. Hew- i*t Saddens Many Friends—Funeral on Thursday. The sudden death of Mrs. Charles S, Hewitt occurred at her home Monday afternoon. Mrs. Hewitt was one of the falthful, energetic workers in the church and grange. She was one of the best neighbors, always willing to | help in sickness or time of need. She | Was a member of the Ledyard Congre- gational church and until recently as- sistant superintendent of the Sunday =chool. She was holding office in the Grange at the time of her death, and formedly was president of the Ladies® Aid society, She was a good wife and mother, and has brought up good chil- dren. Iler influence was not only felt in the home, but oytside, The hus- hand, three ohildren and relatives have the sympathy of the entire community. “Me funeral was held at her home on Thursday afterncon, and though a stormy day, the house was filled with relatives and friends. Rev. W, F, White paid a fitling tribute to the de- ceused and spoke comforting words to the relatives and friends, A quartette consisting of Charles ). Geer, Fred- crick Burton, Mrs. Willism 1. Allyn and Mrs, Huos M, Gray sang When the P. Stanhope is home after a trip , | Brpezy Hill choice flowers. The bearers were Bill- ings T, Ave?, Enos M. Gray, Isaac G. Geer and John M. Gray. The services at the grave were in charge of Led- yard Grange. Personals. Miss Tva Rogers of New London Wwas an over Sunday guest of Mr. and Mrs. John M. Gray. b 4 Mrs. Charles Babcock and son Earl, are visiting relatives in Norwich. Mrs. Margaret J. Bill having spent the winter at Wood en, N. Y., has returned to her former home; HANOVER Aftermath of Golden Anniversary— Mrs. Theodore Lee to Address -Mis- sionary Soociety—Caucus of Prohibi- tionists. Fifty vears ago the first meeting of the New London County Congrega- tional association was held in Hanover. On Tuesday, May 14, Hanover again had the honor of entertaining the as- sociation at its golden anniversary. About 300 ‘were in attendance. The morning session was given over to re- ports and bustess discussions, with Rev. H. J. Wyckoeff of Norwich as moderator, At 1 p. m, a sumptuous lunch was served by the ladles of Hanover church in a large tent. A vote of thanks was extended the ladies by all present for their hospitality. At the afternoon session the busi- ness of tire foremoon was oconcluded and the congregation had the great pleasure of listening to an inspiring sermon by Rev, Dr. R. H. Potter of Hartford. During his remarks Dr. Potter voiced the sentiment of all present in his ap- preciation of the generesity of Senator Angus Park of Hanover, who added greatly to the pleasure of the day by furnishing the Harvard Male quartette of Boston, with Claude ¥. Saunier of Boston as organist. Of the quartette Jewell Boyvd was first tenor, Lester lett second temor, Wirt Phillips baritone and John Thomas bass. The quartette sang several selections dur- Ing each session of the meeting. Norwich Speaker Expected. L. W. Frink of Norwich will in Hanover Congregational church Sunday morning and evening. Address by Mrs. Lee. The missionary meeting will be held on Thursd: May 23, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. P. G. Dressing~ Mrs. Theodore Lee, a missionary to India, will tell of her work in that country. Last year Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Lee returned from a furlough to this coun- try with their two children after seven years’ work in India. Mr. Lee has since died. Mrs. Lee with her two children will return to India July 3d. The brave spirit shown by Mrs. Lee in returning to the work after her great sorrow is greatly admired. Rev. Hollis Campbell of Springfleld was the guest over Sunday of Mr. and ison Ladd. Adele Hodgson of New York pasa recent guest of Mrs. E. W. Bing- am. Mrs. Lorne Greig of Dayville was the guest of Senater and Mrs. Angus Park this week. Mrs. James Bennett is entertaining her grandchildren, Dorothy and Nerma Andrews, of New Haven. Birthday Surprise Visit. Last Saturday evening Henry Smith was given a pleasant surprise In honor of his birthday when a number of his friends called. Mr. Smith was pre- sented a fine gold fob. The evening was spent in dancing. A fine collation was served. Prohibition Caucus. A prohibition caucus for the town of Sprague was held in Hanover Mon- day, May 13, at 7.30 p. m., to nominate delegates for the prohibition state con- vention to be held in Hartford May 21 and 22. E. L, Tinkham was appointed delegate, and Mrs. E. L. Tinkham al- ternate. The following were chosen prohibition town committee: Willlam Crawford of Baltic, William S. Lee and B. L. Tinkham of Hanover. Disappointed in Taftville. The H. A. C. were very much disap- pointed last week in the Taftville's failure to return their game. H. A. C. expects to play McGraw's nine from Greeneville in Hanover to- day (Saturday). ‘ GOSHEN May Basket Hung to Bessie and Ethel Randall—Delegates to Conference. Miss Ruth Miner of Colchester was a week end visitor with her classmate, Miss Ethel Randall. Mrs. C. Green of Columbia and son, Bert Green, spent Monday with friends here. Joseph Witkin has sold his farm to ew York purchaser. Delegates to Hanover. Mr, and Mrs. W. H. Geer and Mr. and Mrs, W. G. Thomas attended as legates the New London county con- ference of Congregational churches held in Hanover Tuesday. Hung May Basket. A party of twelve young people hung a handsome May basket filled with good things to Misses Bessle and Hthel Randall Friday evening. After being caught, the company was invited in and listened to a varlety of selections from the phonograph. Miss Ethel Hillom of Fitchville spent Sunday at the home of her mother at a Blame the lcebergs. Farmers are waiting for warmer weather, and the ground is so wet it is most impossible for much planting at present. It is thought the cold, unsea- sonable weather is caused by the large number icebergs fioating in the Atlantic. Bessie Randall is spending the week end with friends in Salem. OAKDALE Delegates to Hanover Confsrence— Exhibit of Sohoel Work. On account of the storm Sunday, thera was no regular preaching ser- vice in the churck The pastor, Rev. . L. French, conducted the sesslon of hool. s 1. ¥rench and Mr. and Mrs. Fellowes attended the meeting of J, C tha New London county conference of Congregational churches at Hanover on Tuesday. Pupils’ Work Shown. Miss Clara Odgers, teacher of the West Side school, gave an exhibition of school work on Wednesday after- noon from 1.30 to 3.30 which showed | very commendable effort on the part of both teacher and pupils. Visitors present were Supervisor C, H, Wheeler, Miss C, B. Parker, Mrs, B. M, Chapel, Mrs. J. C. Doiear and Mrs. E. L, Fel- lowes, The Ladies’ week with Mrs, parsonage, Tuesday evening Rev. C. L. French received a request to meet one of the deacons of the Grisweld chureh on the following day at Norwich, Responding to the regquest, he and Mrs. French were met by feur members of the church, whe presented them a beauti- ful carriages, & whip, mat und robes, a it from members and friends of the churel, To this 8. G, Nerman added a personal gift of an excellent Lharness. Mr. and Mpes. French were exceedingly union met this French at the Social C. L. Misls Have Rolled Away, and Charies D, Geer sang a sole, There were many surprised and were happy (o take their gifis te Mentville Center te be used in their parish work hers 1 Home Missionary society was emter- GALES FERRY . May Meeting of Home Missionary So- ciety—Cemetery Association Elects Officers, The local auxiliary f the Woman's tained by Miss Lauta A. Perking at the May meeting of the society, Tues- day afternoon, There was an attend- ance of twenly, including guests from the village and from out of town, Non-Christian Faiths in America was the topic, an introductory reading be- ing given by Miss Kafe B, Colver. Two interesting papers, he Non- Christian Division and Mormonism, a Menace, were given by Miss Ada Webh and Rev, C, Wilson Harrison, A read- ing, Tragedies of Mormon Life, was given by Mrs. Sarah Perkins. Theos- ophy and Hindbism were considered by Miss Sarah Latimer and Mrs. Thomas Latham and a reading given by Miss Laura Perkins concluded the fiterary programme. The ustel social season with refreshments follow At the next session of the auxiliary, June 11, Mrs; John J, Lawless will act as host- ess. Mrs, Martha Noyes of Mystic, who has spent some time recently with her niece, Mrs. P. L. Norman, at Allyns Point, left last week to visit her ith- er, George Norman, whe is ill at his heme in Westerly, Mrs, Dolan of Norwich was a caller at the Ferry on Saturday. Cemetery Association Meets. There was an attendange of si at the annual business session of Ga Ferry cemetery association, held the M. E. church Saturda at fternoon. President Noyes B, Allyn was unani- mously re-elected for the ensuing year a8 were Thomas Latham dent and Charles Intendent, R, elected secretar. of Charles to serve another ye: was extended Mr. H. Comst: Irving Huribuft wasg and treasurer in pla X atterlee by the as- sociation for his faithful service dur- ing a period of about 28 years as a member of the official board. Cha H. Comstock and Minor Moxley were re-elected members of an advisory board, Local Not: Mrs. Franklin H. »wn of Norwich was at her summer home on Tuesday and Wednes. Miss Anne ributt was the guest and Mrs. Rowland H. Perkins in v London. Arthur Perkins moved from Allyns Point to Putnam Monday. A tile pipe well has been sunk on the Freeman property preparatory to the bullding of the cellar walls of ce- ment blocks, Mr. and Mrs. John Cavanaugh and little Ruth, of New London, were uests of Mr. and AMrs, Jobn J. La A less, Charles Rundlett, Jr, of Worcester, a summer regident at Ally Point, was the over-Sunday gue 3. Taft at Decatur Mrs. R. D. Fitz ven and son irice of New Ha- Edward of Providence nday visitors at summer home. Mr. and Mrs, George Kempen re- turned recently from New York, where they have been spending several months. e el OLD LYME Boy Who Accompanied World-Beater Found in New London—Summer Homes Being Opened. A young man passed through here last Saturday with a white bulldog, claiming he walked around the United States, starting from Seattle, Wash. During his trip through ‘the yvillage he met with Master Jimmie Powers and after a little persuading he decided to try walking with him. As Jimmie did net come home, h incle, John Kane, became worried, and after Investigate ing, telephoned to New London au- therities, who found him at the union station. He was taken home none the worse of his journéy except a little leg weary. Arthur Hemming of Canada was In ‘Walter , Havens My, Johmsdfeand. ville were guests om =t home of James Lane. l,::rg!ch visifors ti mers tin, Mrs. W. B, oon_Ar- A‘flafi]fl& Ris Wn -t fhie home of His dsugiter, Moving to Morwich, An autotruck from Nerwiel fheemgh here last a &he household goeds kM Y romh. Kast Haddear 4 S The b DeWolfe on Mrs. M. R of thin place, is serieusly friend in West P! phia. - Fhe Christian ar Sunday evening will be lefl by Mrs, Herbert Houstoh, Tepie, Why snd How to Please Christ, I Timothy i 1-18, Rev. T. A. Williams preached. in the Congregational mmazm avm from Mark 14: she_could.” The Ladies’ Aid soelety met at the parsonage last Thursday afterneon. Chowder for Social Chub. The Salem Seckil dub served & clam chewder to members evenming, Mrs, Carl Rogers an@ daughiter Vie- let spent several days of the week fu Portland, gnestz of Mis, Rogers sie- mson. ter, Mrs, Herbert R Gilbert Murrasy snd femlly spent Sunday with relatives in Franiin, William Raymond of Westhreok spent Sun@ay at the heme of s M- ter, Mrs, J. Raymond Douglass, Visitors in Local \Momes During the Week. #t the. hoiie of & Miss Florence Loomiis of Lebanox was a week end visitor at ber zrand- mother’s, Mrs. Emma Warner's. Mrs, Efte Watson of Norwich s vis- iting her daughter, Mrs. A. R. Haoe. Miss Helen M. Lathrop and her nlecs, Miss HHzabeth Luther, of X were guests Saturday of Mrs. Estella Lathrop. Mrs. Theodore Smith was & recent visitor at Mrs. A. T. Browning’s, Charles Ladd of Greeneville has visiting his daughter, Mrs, Ji Mahoney. Mrs. Maud Menuing and chilren are visiting Mrs. Maaniog's mother, Mrs. Holden Arnold, of Willimmntie. Miss Helen Ward of Willimantio spent the week end at her home here. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Brennan and sou of Baltic spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. C. Mahoney. Robert Stanten of Willlmantic was calling on local friends Friday, Mrs. Hadassah Race has returned.af. ter spending ten days with her brother, Henry Rockwell, of. Wickford, R. 1. SOUTH WINDHAM Preacher in Congrege New Haven Preacher in tional Pulpit—The Week's Happon ings. The Rev. Mr. Plerson of New Faven town for a few days at the Griswold house, Charles Davisop of New Haven spent Sunday with his father, D. M. Hopkins spent Saturday and Sunday with her ents in New Haven. Mrs., A. J. Mc who was taken to the Memor New London, for trea 5 h improved Prof, G. McCur of New Haven was a business caller last week. Mrs. Charles Voorhees has opened her summer home. John > of w Haven ‘was here a few cleaning up his bun- galow for the Work on State Road. Work has been resumed on the state road and what is known the new road. The contrae E will be compieted in six weeks. Miss Fannie G. Smith, who -has heen a patient at Middletown asylum, has been taken out and placed In a private house, Postmaster (. T. «lark n Speirs and Dr. B. K. Devitt were in New Haven attending the grand lodge of Odd Fellows. The grange gave thel plag nights last week. Ir of the weather they had a crowded house both nig Mrs. Charles Fly, who was in Bal- timore, Md., the past winter, open- ed her homo on North Main street. ~ D. 1. Lay, wt splitting wood, chopped off the end of his thumb. Mrs. B. Talcott has opened her summer home. Jules Turcas of New York has ar- rived on Grassy HIl the summer. 2. L, Prinn ef Deep River was in WATERFORD Gustaf Peterson of Jordan is serious- Iy 1L, Sherwood Perkins is out after a seri- ous iliness. ~ Mrs. Wilcox of Noank is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Willis Miner, J. 3. Cruttenden of Eim Gate is away on a visit with friends for the benefit of his health. A. M. Beebe of Graniteville was a business caller in Lyme last week frs. G. M. Min 1wood has at Washington, 3 Benjamin Bailey of don was the guest of Mrs " FRANKLIN A. W. Armstrong Catches Four Young Foxes—Fishing Trip to Lyme. Mrs; Clifford H. Robinson and datgh- ter Ruth were recent guests of Miss Jennie Potter of Norwich Town, Miss Faith N. Gager of Providence has been spending several days at her it Lakeside farm. Miss Hilen D. Leonard of Pomfret has been the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Willlam Smiih. Mrs. Hermon A, Gager was a Yantle visitor Wednesday. A large number from here attended the New London County Congregation- al association st Hanover Tuesday, Ashald \V, Armsirong caoght four young Yoxes recently, Charles Giddings, Harry Giddings, oceupled the pulpit of the Congrege~ tional church Sunday. Charles Backus, Jr, spent Suriday with his sister, Mlss Hazel Backus, at Voluntown. Mr. and Mrs. Harris Boclestone have been spending the week at G called there by the death of Mr. Fecle- stone's father. Clarence Strickland has been com- fined to the house by illness. Bugene Binne spent Sunday with his sister, Mrs. John Lewis. Henry Scribner has been acting se engineer in the absence of Harris Bo. clestone. Willlam McClond was a week and visitor with his grandfather, Willam McCloud, of Norwich. Miss Alberta Fno has been spending a number of days at her home at Mansfleld, LEFFINGWELL Bverett Brown of New London was a caller at Harry rnlmgr'n Sunday. Mre. Champlin returhed to Masea- peag Saturday after spending the win- ter with her daughter, Mrs. Elliott Dalbeare. Mr. and Mrs, Albert Ross were Sun- day guests of Mr. and Mrs. Warrea n at Fitchville, 7. Ward is spending a few ith, her sister, Miss Haskell, at were Sunday guests of Mrs. Harriet Willlams of Norwich. Mr. and Mrs. Flliott Dolbeare wers callers Tuesday at the home of the former's slster, Mrs. Nancy Ped | of Thamesville, who is seriously M. PENDLETON HILL C. D. Thompson has been M. Mre, Thomas Ahern and sohs were suests of Mrs. Ahern’s parents, Mr, and Mre. Amos Palmer, over Sunday. Mrs. Brown of Clark's Falls is viste- ing her daughter, Mrs. Sheffiell Dot~ lass. Several from here were summoned this week to the superior court at New London as witnesses in the Miner case. Trvine FI. Thompson is visiting Waterford. . WMiss Winifred Palmer of Fast Gresn wich was at her home hers over ‘Sun~ day. Marttn 0. Chapman was a businesy caller In Westerly Monday. EAST COLCHESTER ectman Kramer and men have finished seraping the roads and pat them in repair. They were washed in places by the recent spring rains. Members of Cnlchester grange from this place attended the meeting Tues- day avening. A pumber from here went to see the Buffalo Bill show in Norwich. . Arthur and Walter Mahoney wers recent callers in New J.ondon. CLARK'S FALLS Migs Ida Maine and sister Gertrude of Neank have returned home after™s visit with relatives here. Mr, and Mre Forace F. Palmer as- tended the funeral of hep uncle, Na- than W. Ecoleston, at his home in Glasgo on Tuesda: Burial was at Pachaug., A large number of relatives 4nd friends attended the services