Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, August 24, 1912, Page 11

* LETTERS FROM London County . b ¢ . S New 4 CALES CTottage and Village- Happenings— Enjoyable Straw Ridt—P.;nnni Jottings. e —_— s Mrs, Arthur Meade and daughter, iss Louise Meade, who reside near via, N. Y. are guests of Mrs. Meade’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Amos Hurlbutt. - Mr. and Mrs, Walter E. Shippee of Danielson have been guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harlan N. Newbery. Miss Jennle Granett of New York has been spending two weeks' vaca- tion at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George E. Lawson. : Mr‘n.‘ Clarence Gates of New Lon- on, Mrs. Happy Strickland of New York and Mrs, William Harris of Groton were recent guests for the day of Mr. and Mrs. Harmon L. Perkins. James Martin, who has been spend- ing his vacation with his family at Leisure Hour, returaed last week to his home in Meriden. s Miss Mary Voorhees of Brooklyn, N. ‘Y., who has been spending two weeks at her former home here as the guest of Miss Florence B. Hurlbutt, left for her home, accompanied by Miss Hurl- butt, on Monday. Thomas Latham is at his cottage on the Willimantic camp ground dur- ing the camp meeting. Mrs. Mary Bell of Hartford return- ed Monday after a few days ‘visit with Mrs. James Martin at Leisure Hour. Mrs. Edward H. Draper®and Miss Margaret Huddle of Chester, Pa., ar- rived last week for a visit with M. and Mrs. Latham Smith. Fourteen Have Straw Ride. A straw ride was enjoyed recently by a party of fourteen of the young people of the village, the company be- ing entertained en route at the Col- ver hotne at the navy yard. J. R. Perkins is spending a week’s vacation from his studles at the Mt Hermon boys* school with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Perkins. Mrs. Harry Norman and children of New London have been spending some time recently with Mrs. P. L. Norman at Allyn’s Point. Mrs. Agnes Latham and Master By- ron Maynard of Groton were recent guests of relatives here for the day. Misses Marguerite, Mildred and Alice Harris of Groton arrived Tuesday to visit their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Harmon L. Perkins. Guests of Miss Martin. Alfred Grimm of New York, Nelson Macham and Miss Zonetta Ware of Meriden were entertained over the week end by Miss Mabel Martin, Miss Katherine Ryan of New London and George Powers of Norwich were guests of Miss Martin on Sunday. “Mrs. Thomas Latham spent Wed- nesday and Thursday at the Willi- mantic camp ground. Rev. C. Wilson Harrison, who ha3 been afflicted with a blood poisoned finger, is improving. Robert Bean and son of Watertown, N. Y., who have been employed for several months on improvements and alterations on the Risdon property in the village, left Tuesday for home, Miss Mabel Sfith and her guest, Mrs. Edward Draper, of Chester, Pa., spent Monday In Norwich and Willi- mantic. ! Mrs. A. C. Risdon of New York, who | has spent several weeks at her home in the village, was joined by members of her family last week. | s VOLUNTOWN Entertainments During the Week— Hugh McGuire Resigns at No. 2 Miil. Saturday afternoon a musical and | whedght of hand entertainment was giv- | em In Undon ball to a good sized audi- ) euoe, who thoroughly enjoyed the clev- poer and amusing programme. ) Successful Social. Saturday evening the ladies of St. } Thomas parish gave a very successful ¢ apron and neckitle soclal. The effair | opemed with a short concert by Rich- ards’ orchestra, after -which aprons and neckties were matched and the grend | march was formed, led by Arthur Gau- | dette and Mrs. B. B, Clarke, followed | and pretty movements, Dancing con- tinwed until midnight under the guid- ance of W. G. Smith, prompter. Thtre was a dance in Popple's Grove Saturday evening. John BE. Maguire is clerk with Dearn- Joy & Clarke. Mr, and Mrs Charles Anderson and won, Morris, attended a party in Jew- ‘Wednesday evening, in honor Miws Bva Gaudette returned Thurs- from a visit of several days with Providence friends. Hugh McGuire Pesigns. Hugh McCGuire, for several vears dy- e st the No, 2 mill, of Briggs Manu- factoring compeny, has resigned Nelghbors and friemds deeply regret the fact, as it means the removal from fi town of one of the most desirable fam- e, The Rev. R. P. Morrissey was in Bridgeport attending the A. O. H, con- wemtion as & delegate from a New Ha- ven division. % Hexry Rice of Hills Grove, R, I, is the guest of his sister, Mrs. Louis RMchotte. g Fralleymen's Dance a Success— Aeroplane Arrives at State Camp Ground. The dance givan Wednesday evening at the Golden Spur for the benefit of the eonductors and motormen of the Weast Lyme street railway was a sue- oese. There was a large patronage frem Niantic and Crescent Beach. Aeropiane Arrives. Clarence Thompson has arrived at the state camp ground with ths asro- Mr. Thempssn expects to make & pumber of trial flights at the grounds. The New FEngland Order of Protec- thon held their ual pienle Tuesday ot the Golden Spur. Artillery Wagons Returned. A number of artillery wagons have been returned to the camp ground ‘l pere. These wagons were in use at R e the camps near New Haven. Conductor Winfleld J. Manwaring of New Haven was the guest of his par- | ents, Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Manwaring, in Pine Grove Tuesday and Wednes- day. l George Miller has returned to Hart- ford. . | i e i = LW en n Hart Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Beebe of Rocky Hfll are making a lengthy stay !n‘Plng 'e. l Btephen Boud of Boston is the guest | of relattves In the village. Emeen Sliby at Hotel. Emeen Sliby of New York is staylng al Kalckerbocker hotel. rs, Walter Jackson 1s vacating the Arpold cottage on Washinglon avenue and moving to Malne . Mrs. Charles Griswold and danghter, Mrs. Frank Harwood, of Norwich, are yving at the Willey cottage in Pine ve, Miss Kate Willey laft Tuesday for a Waak'n Vight v Weodment wnd New ) ] L NI & e b Py TWO STAT/:S HANOVER Rev. F. J. Pohl N/t to Come to Con- gregational Chiirch—I e Wed- ding Set for A.igust 28—Dog Bites Miss Lyon. . Rev. H. G, Abb le of Brockton, Mass., will preach In the Congregational church Sunday morning and evening. Dec'lines Call. Rev. F. J. Pohl, who had accepted the call to the sCongregational church, finds it impos:ible to come to Hano- ver. Rev. G. C. Pollock of Norwich preached in th s Congregational church last Sunday naorning. At the Chris- tian Endeavor service in the efening, Mrs, Walter \Wibberly was the leader. The topic way; Christian Tact. Last Sunda;y Mrs. M. McMahon suf- fered an apcsplectic shock- rendering her right side helpless. She is more comfortable .ind is slowly regaining the use of har afflicted hand. 3i tten by Dog. On Wedneg day, Miss Louise Lyon was watcm:!‘! 4 dog chasing a cat, when suddenl'} the dog jumped at Miss Lyon, biting her face. Dr. Thompson closed the wound with a stitch. Game 'With Baltic Today. The Airlie team, while playing the second game of a series with Lebanon, was defeated last Saturday. Austin, who pitched for Lebanom, . held the home team tc) a few hits. Phillips, the Alrlie pitcher: did excellent work. The deciding gamie will be played at Leb- nanon on Leibor day. Today (Satur- day) the Afi'lie team plays Baltic at Airlie park. Miss Helery Fadie is the guest of Miss Grierson in Norwich over Sun- Miss Euphemia Souter and Miss Georgina So uter were guests over Spnday of M rs. Louis Coman of Mont- ville, attending the party given in honor of Miss Mabel Biltcliffe. Miss Alice Hatfleld, who came from England last week, is the guest of Mrs. Charles Bla ckburn. 3 J. Menzine entertained Mr. and Mrs. C. Menzine of Windsor Locks over Sunday at t'he home of Mr. and Mrs. P. G. Dressing. Mr. and Mrs. N. A. Bennett are en- tertaining 1 rs. Bennett’s sister, Miss Bessie Lindeberz of South Norwalk. Mrs. Franctis Hill had as her guest recently her sister, Miss Agnes John- SO%\, ofG“’illln aantic. V. G. Parl; is spending several at Watch Hill. bt 5 faxs . Mr. and Mrs. D. P, Warwick have returned frorn Revere beach. Mrs. Louiste Franklin and Miss Gladys Dressing spent, Sunday in Providence. . Noticcd Many Changes. Miss Bray of Providence, a restdent of Hanover some 20 years ago, who was a visitor here this week saw many changes in the village, but the vicinity of the Greer) is the same, y Miss Margaret Campbel] is spending 2 week witih her uncle at Peacedale, R. I, and ex pects to visit Narragansett Pler anq othier places of interest. Mr. Barrows and daughter, Miss Sarah Barro ws of England are guests of the Misses Blackburn. Mrs. Caroline Button entertained this week )frs. Jane Rathbun and daughter Griice of Westminster. Double Wedding August 28, Invitations are out for the double wedding of :Miss Jane Blackburn and James Marsden of Pawtucket, and that of Miss Sarah Barrows and Fred Blackburn. The ceremony will take blace, in tlwe Congregational church, August 28, at 12 noon. Given Surprise Party. An enjoyéi.ble surprise party was giv- en Miss Gladys Crombie and her cousin, Miss Frances Keddie, of Bos- ton, by the jjoung people of the town. Those presenit were Misses Anderson, Mo6re, Lydia Macdonald, Marion Rob- bins, Emily Tanner, Maude Delaney, Marie Delaney, Julia Delaney, May Pa- pineau, Eup henia Souter, Georgiana Souter, Rutli Abelard, Effie Abelard, Julia Babbit, Mrs. Franklin, Miss Crowther, M'rs. F. Hill, Frances Ked- die, Gladys Crombie and the Messrs. Norman Standish, Henry Smith, Fran- cls Johnston, Edward Tucker, Albart Tanner, Cecil Balcum, Albert Babbit, ‘Welcome Embbitt, Herman Gitcher, Arthur Lanriigan, Milton Souter, Rob- ert Souter, Harlan Harrison, James Whitehead, i¥red Gaucher, I, Hill and E. Souter, il OLD MYSTIC Early Morning Fire Excites the Towns-peo ple—Report from Poultry Convention. Tarly Twesday morning fire broke out in-the Fi. O. Williams block. This building belonged to the late John Hyde, who (id an immense business in the 1 ago, running cotton fac- tories at Old Mystic ani Lantern HIIL The fire oifginated in the attic and before d¥snovered had gained much headway. "fhe business consisted of a large drug store, groceries and frult and everything kept in a general store. The stock, amounting to $4,000 or more, was insured for only $2,000. The building; had an insurance of $1,500. The fire was discovered about 3 o'clock by Mr. and Mrs. William Clark, who I1ve across the creek. Thwy notified Mr, Williams, who lives near by. Bert Main discovered the fire about the siime time. The fire fighting apparatus ¢f the Mystic Woolen com- pany of Old Mystic did grand work until the Mystic fire department, which was called to ald, arrived, after a time succeeding 'iny extinguishing the flames. The lower story only is left standing intact. T'he stock remaining in the building wirich was not destroved by fire was about ruined by the water poured into the building by the fire compantes, while a large portion of the goods carried out doors were dam- aged by the rain. The origin of the fire is still unknown. The Late John W. Burrows. John Wheaeler Burrows, who died Sunday night at his home. was in his T4th year. He ig survived by his onlv childd, Mre. Charles H. Denleon, of Mystic, one grandchild, Myra Denlson, of Mystie, and a sister, Mrs. Joel Chapman, of Center Groton. The fu- neral was held Wednesday at ".30 p. m. in the Bapfist church. Burial was in the family 1flet in Elm Grove ceme- tery. - At Poultry Convention. Firnest W. /Brown of Riverhead poul- try farm hat returned from Nashville, Tenn., where he attended as’ delegate the American Poultry National con- ventlon. A special took the delegates Tuesday evening to the home of Sen- ator Lee, where they were given a re- ception. Wednesday evening the board of trade took them to the old- home of President Jackson. Mr. Brown returned home Monday after a delightful time. ’ Tall Corn at Riverview. Several farmers and farm officfals from Hartfard were at Riverview on Saturday to see the banner piece of fleld corn grown by Charles @ Eld- redge on his home farm. Photographs were taken showing some of the corn over 12 feét high and still looking up- wardse. So fur as the visitors’ ob- #ervation hage extended this was-ihe largest stzunding corn in the state Personals, Supt. Jokn Kennedy of the Mystic ‘Woolen comgnuy of Old Mystio and Bookkeeper Bldney Siswick were vis- itors at Rocky Polit. Judge Willis E. Heaton of Troy, N. Y., arrived Wednesday evening at Tl B her vacation at the Dean homest! i Mr. and Mrs, George Norton and daughters and Master Ralph Cobhn have returned to New York after spending thelr vacation st the Henry Ackert farm, Rev. and Mrs. C. Leavens Eldredge of Greenville, N. H, and two daugh- ters are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clar- ence W, kwith of Smith street. Miss Lucy Gallup has returned from a visit to ‘Providence. $She was ac- companied by her niece, Miss Mary Willjams. Windham Gounty BROOKLYN Business Meetings of Organizgtions— Sale of Eno . Place—! onal Atems. J. Willlam Hunt has returned to California, where he is to teach 2n- other year. Miss Alice Bolles, Miss Mary Bas- sett and Miss Jennie Miller attended the W. C. T. U. meeting at the Willi- mantic camp ground. D. M. Havens is vieiting his son at Bethel. On Tuesday the Deliverance Brown society held a business meeting in the town hall. On Wednesday the Colonel Putnam society held its business meeting at the same place. Mrs. Albert Williams recently visited relatives in New Haven. Charles H. Blake attended the meet- ing held at Savin Rock, New Haven, from there going to visit his brother at Derby, also to witness the mimic war in progress. Charles Edwin Blake has returned from Virginia Beach and will spend the rest of his vacation at his home. Riley B. Witter and Miss Helen L. Witter attended the Foster Old Home day and clambake. Property Changes Owners. Edward Eno has seld his property to Fracesco Vallario and gives immediate possession. Henry W. Main, who has sold at auction his household effects and other personal property, expects very soon to leave his native town. Both he and his wife will be missed. Miss Helen L. Witter entertained her cousin, Miss Mary Kingsley, of Plain- field, over Sunday. Mrs. Frank Lamb of Providence visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George L. Sweet, for the week end and | Sunday. o Mrs. John Fallon and two daughters of Hingham, Mass., are visiting Mr. and Mrs. DeWitt C. Park. Mrs. William R. Pond and daughter of Mertden are visiting Mr, and Mrs. George L, Sweet. Miss Ella Brown of Warren, Mass., is visiting Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Potter. Miss Bertha M. Sharp of Hartford is spending a vacation of two weeks with her mother, Mrs. James Lowry. Mr. and Mrs. Everett W. Sweet and daughter of Worcester are visiting Mr. and Mrs. George L. Sweet. Mrs. Lucy S. Cleaveland of North- ampton, Mass.,, is visiting her brother and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph B. Stet- son. Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Krouse of New York were guests of Mrs. James Cope- land the past week. E. E. Allen is having a vacation from his store and with his wife s visiting relatives in Masachusetts. EAST WOODSTOCK Guests from Colorado—Surprise Par- ty for Miss Pratt on Birthday. Postmaster George O. Rohbins at- tended the reunion of the 26th regiment at Ocean Beach. Calorado Guests. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest May and two sons of Denver, Col, and Wiliam May of Newton, Mass, recently spent a few days with their aunt, Miss Julia May. Mr. and Mrs, J. M. Paine have re- turned from a week's trip through New York state. Mrs. J. 8. May has been visitingin week with friends in Newton. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Gifford are at Camp Eastford, Crystal Lake, for a week's vacation. Allan and BEthel Upham are visiting their cousin, Miss Burden, I Oxford, Mass. Mrs. T. A. Turner entertained on Tuesday Mrs. Frank Corbin, Mrs. C. C. Gilderslesve and daughter, Dorothy. Mrs. Ella Clarke of Hartford is vis- iting her daughter, Mrs, Hermon Chandler, Mrs. Frank Thompson of Worcester recently spent a day with her mother, ;\fira V. T. Witherell, who is serfously Birthday Surprise. (Miss Nellte Pratt was pleasantly sur- prised on Thursday last by 25 friends who met’and celebrated her birthday. She received several gifts, one of which was a substantial sum to purchase a souvenir of the anmiversary. Cake, wafers, ice cream and fruit punch ‘Were served. THOMPSON Congregational Church to Close for Vacation—Summer Outings. Miss Myrtice Kingsley returned last week from atrip to Bermuda. Miss Abigall D. Amidon of Westford has been visiting Grace Cruiff. Rey. E. Talmage Root occupied the Congregational pulpit Sunday morning. Next Sunday the church is closed for vacation. Rev. Samuel Dike of Auburndale has Peen visiting his brether, J. W. Dike.s Mzrs, Clara Armstrong and Miss Ber- nice Armstrong have been guests at Pleasant View Beach. Miss Catherine Comnnor of New York i visiting Miss Minmie Whittemore. Leslie Mills of Winsonville has been spending several W§kz here with his grandparents. Mrs. Annie E. Knight has been en- joying a week in Providence. Mrs. BE. S. Backus has been anter- taining her brother, John Nichols, and his family, from the west. Pubtic schools in town reopen Sept. 2d. Mrs, Daniel Pratt, who has been wery ill, is being cared for by Mrs. Charles Davis. PLAINFIELD How Local People Are Spending Late August Days—New House Planned. Mrs. James Burpes and four chil- dren accompanied her father and sis- ter to Pawtucket for a visit. smes Mildred Lathrop and Helen Gallup have been visiting their uncle, Walter L. Palmer, in Medway, Mass. Daniel Congdon has been working in the Bay State. Herbert Gallup is recovering from a serious {liness. To Build Soon. Mr. Fontaine has purchased a tract of land west of the village and expects to build him a house. Mrs. W. H. Devohe and little son Henry left Tuesday for a visit with relatives in Attawaugan and Daniel- son. SOUTH WOODSTOCK L. R. Southworth at Summer Home. L. R. Southworth of New York is at his summer home hers for few weeks. Miss dA.nnie Shippee has returned to Hartfor v Irving Morse who has been eritically 1 with pneumonia, is slightly ime Rroved Rural Delivery Starts September 38— Deer Steals Pole Beans. Mrs. Hancock of Fitchbugg s visit- ing her sister, Mrs. Smock. Edith Swan-Corbett leaves this week to begin her engagements in the theat- rical world the coming season. Bdward Jordan of Providence has been visiting friends here. Henry H. Crowell and family and George C. Spooner took an auto trip to Proyidence last’ week Thursday. _ R. F. D. September 3. The new rural free delivery route from Sterling will begin September 3. The new carrier is from Pomfret. Joseph Pray and family of Ballou- ville have been visiting at Horace Swan's, b Mrs. Walter Smith of Fitchburg is visiting her sister, Mrs. Smock. Everett Swan of Providence has been at home on a visit. Many local people attended the Old Home day at Foster Center last week Thursday. Mrs. Charles Corey attended the funeral of her brother, William T. Brown, 64, in Providence last Sunday. He died of pneumonta. A Deer Poacher. A fine large buck is living on polé beans in the garden of George C. Spooner. The Sunday school picnic was held in the Wheaton Wood grove August Fred Chesley will move to Provi- dence soon. Ira Kittle will move. to Hoapkins Mills, where he is employed on the state road. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Randall have been spending a few days at Oakland beach. Stephen Douglas, who has been calling on friends here, reports a fine time in the White mountains. Mrs. Angelina Holey of Danielson has been visiting at C. H. Rounds’. DAYVILLE | Vacation Trips for Many Local Peo- ple—Home Comers for August Visits. M. N. L. Greig spent the week end with Mrs. Greig at Watch Hill. Miss Myrtice Blanchard has return- ed from a yachting trip with Dr. Fred- erick Rogérs ang family of Providence. Mr. and Mrs. Adam Fope spent Sat- urday in Boston. Mr. and Mrs. Frelick were Provi- dence guests for the week end. Miss Ruth Harrington has returned from Fitchburg, Mass. Mrs, Charlés Ayer and Miss Edna Ayer spent Sunday at Ocean beach. John Ryan is employed by the Con- necticut comipany. Guests from Jersey City. Mr. and Mrs, Henry Harris of Jer- sey City are spending the month with Mrs. A. E. Darling. - Miss Kate Brennan is visiting her mother, Mrs. Eliza Brennan. The postoffice is being painted. 3 Mrs. Charles Marble and son Pau have returned to- Worcester. Miss Jennie Berriman is employed at the Assawauga company's office during the absence of Miss King. Miss Ann Thompson is ill at her home at the Corner. Miss Ruth Bennett and Miss Ellen Williams are visiting in Foster, R. L Mrs, Irving Blanchard is visiting in Providence with her son Raymond. Henry Burke is entertsining his daughter, Miss Mae, of Webster. William Burnett and Raymond Bur- nett are spending the week at Oak Bluffs. Ernest Thompson of spending the week with Mrs. Almira Thompson. WOODSTCCK Dr. Edith H. Hall Returns from Crete —Improvements at Fair Grounds. Sterling is his mother, , has returned nding several excavatlons. son of New York vacation in town. Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Grogjean have returned to Watkins, N. Y. The Sunday school picnic at Rose- land park Wednesday was well attend- ed in spite of threatening weather. L. R. Southworth of the New York World is having his vacation at his summer home. Mrs. Marvin F. to New London. Changes at Poultry Sheds. The poultry sheds at the Woodstock Fair grounds have been changed to a hall with benches running around the sides and through the center. New coops have also been added. Supt. George P. Perley has had charge of the wo: Hyde has returned Tk. Told of Turkish Experiences. Rev. H. B Huntington of Boston preached In the Congregational church Sunday morning. In the evening he gave a’talk on the Turkish revolution. Mr. Huntington has spent some time in Turkey. Hamilton Holt to Speak. Hamilton Holt\of the Independent is to speak Sunday evening on his re- ligious impressions of Japan gained during his recent trip to that coun- try. F. J. Williamson and family of Hartford are guests of relatives in town. CLARK’S CORNERS Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Foster Guests of Allen Jewett Over Reunion Day. Fielder Neff has moved his house- hold goods to Putnam, where he is working. Mrs. Neff left Thursday. Station Agent Albro has moved into Mr. Neff's house. Mrs, Willis Wade has returned from vistting in East Hartford and Feeding Hills. Mrs, Burnham and daughter Mary of North Windham were at L. F. Jewetts Thursday. Recent arrivals at P. J. Navins' are John Kelly of New Haven, Mrs. Ar- thur Racicot and ahild of Willimantie. Miss Mattle Plumly was a recent visitor in town. Miss A. Faye Darrow of New Lom- dlon i3 a guest of Mrs. Bdward Chap- el Myron Palmer returned to Spring- field, Mass., Friday. Ulmer M. Jewett returned to Mo- dena on Wednesday. Allen Jewett entertained his teach- er, C. C. Foster and wife, of West Woodstock, and Mrs. Delia E. Ham- mond of Springfield, Mass. WINDHAM Charles Larrabee Rec;:aring from Ef- fects of Fall—Abbe Family Reunion —Birthday Supper and Bonfire. Mrs. Andrew Metzger is rapidly re- covering from the effects of her acci- dent. The Ladies’ Bible class of which Mrs, Metzger Is a member gave her a handsome basket of fruit Mqnday. Mrs. Eilsle B. Saunders and two chil- dren, who have been at Benoit Bates’ for slx weeks, returned to Westfield, Mass,, Monday. Owing to the storm Sunday the Sun- day echool at St. Paul's and the C. E. meeting at the Congregatiomal church were omltted. Chas. Larrabee, who s confined to his bed by injuries caused by a fall, is resting comfortably. A nurse is in aftendance. Services will he amitted in the Con- gregational church tomorrow, camp meeting Sunday, Evening service at St. Ptul'—&‘@'s.li D m.'nl‘!.m Theodore Martin of Worcester preach, JH. 8. Eaton a few days ago visited hig wife who is a patient in a private hospital in. Worcester. Mrs. Baton does not gain very rapidly. Abbe Reunion. A reunion of members of the Abbe family was held at Walter Abbe's sum- mer home Tuesday. Among the guests were Mr. and Mrs. Cleveland Abbe of ‘Washington, D. C.; Mr. und Mrs, Her- bert Howson and daughter, and Miss Helen Abbe of New Jersey; Charles N. Y., Mrs. E. W. Loomis, Miss J. W. Bingham, the Mlisses Patton and Miss Mary Frink of Windham. Birthdays Celerated. The annual supper and bonfire given to celebrate the birthdays of E. W. MaGuire of Brooklyn, N. Y., and his little niece, Julia Guild, occurred Mo: day night at the MaGuire summer cot- tage. « Miss Margery Kelley returned to New Haven Wednesday after a week's visit with her aunts, the Misses John- son. Mrs. Eglinton and little som, whe have been boarding at C. H. Wilson's, have returned to their Long Island home. Mr. and Mrs. Cleveland Abbe of Washington, D, C, are spending the week at Miss Mary Frink's. Mr. Abbe is connected with the government weather bureau. H. C. Lathrop has been in New York this week. Mrs. Mary Storrs Goslee of Hartford is the guest of Mrs. Guilford Smith. The parsonage is undergoing some repairs during the pas¢or's absence. Mrs. John Beckwith and son have returned from a visit in Warren- ville. MOOSUP Mr. and Mrs. Charles Miller Attend Reunion in Norwich—Personal In- terests Miss Ruby Kellogg of South Man- chester and Miss Esther Gallup of Ekonk were guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Shelden Tuesday. Misses Ellle Fair, Edith Biliott, Grace Brown and Doris Potter are en- joying a vacation at Buttonwoods. Miss Bertha Whitman is visiting in Fall River. At Norwich Reunion. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Miller at- tended the reunion of the Bighteenth Connecticut regiment in Buckingham Memorial at Norwich on Wednesday. Miss Annie Murray has been at Willimantic camp ground with Mrs. Alice Wilson. Mrs. W. Wilkinson and daughter Gertrude have returned after a visit of -several weels in.New Haven. Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Salisbury have gone to Bethlehem, N. H., for several weeks. ’ Reynald Sargent is enjoying a va- cation at Beach pond. Misg Maxine Card, who has been in New York visiting her mother, has returned and ig with her grandmother, Mrs. A. B. Shepardson. Mr. and Mrs. Edw. Ross of Newport, R. I, have been visiting the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Barr. At Camp Meeting. Rev. R. L. Roberts went to Wtili- mantie camp ground Wednesday for the remainder of the week. There will be no services at the church Sun- day. At the Baptist church Sunday morning Rev. Ernest Loomis will speak on Stepping Heavenward. STERLING. Local People -Ahend Oneso Lawn Party—Briefs and Personals. 3 Miss Loulse Parsons of Thompson- ville is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Vaughn. A number from this place attended the lawn party given at Oneco by the Ladies’ Ald society of the M. B. church. Rev, and Mrs, 8. L. Martin are en- joving two weeks' outing near Watch Hill, Mrs. Squire J. Thornley has returned from Woonsocket, R. 1., where she has been spending two weeks. Victor Gillon was hurt quite badly by a fall recently. Migg Mamie Carroll of Norwich ts the guest of her sister, Mrs. Jesse Tootill. Miss Mary E. Douglas is enjoying two weeks' vacation with friends in Norwich and vichnity. Visiting In Mystio. James W. Baker returned home Monday after an.absence of two weeks. Mrs. Beken and two children wik spend the rest of the month visiting relatives in Mystte. Fred Dennison spent the week end at hig home in Westerly, R. L Mr. and Mrs. Claude Shippee spent Sunday as tle guests of, Mrs. Bdson Pike, who has a cottage at Nansau- ket, R. I. They were accompanied by Mliss Delia Litchfleld of Chaplin. The BEpworth league prayer meeting was held in the M. E. church vestry Thursday evening at 7.15. Miss Delia Newton was leader. WESTMINSTER Minister Comes from Hanover, Finds no Him. but Congregation to Hear Mr. Croft‘/rmd son made the trip from HanBver as usual last Sumday, to be present at the morn- ing service. Mr. Croft hag preached as a supply for the greater part of the time this summer and although sever- al of the Sundays thus far have been stormy, he has never disappointed his congregation. ILast Sunday, however, the congregation disappointed him, for not a person ventured out in the rain to greet the minister. Mrs, Marion Davis Taft and deugh- ter have been guests of the former's mother, Mrs. Minnte Davis. Miss Bunce hes returned to Rich- mond Hill, N. Y., after visiting her sisters, Mrs. Mead and Mrs. Shorter. Mre. Asenath Douglas s visiting friends in Bast Weymouth, Mass, Miss Dorothy 8mith of New London has been the guest of her grandmoth- er, Mrs, Gilbert Palmer, at her home in the east parish. Miss Frances We who has spent several months in family of Charles Allen, has returned to her cousin’'s home in the Raymond dis- trict. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Gladue and family moved Saturday to Anthony, RE ONECO Mrs. Effie Jencks of Plainfleld {s spending a few days at her home here. Miss ‘Pear] Rathbun of Meshautiout, R. I, is visiting her aunt, Miss Nellle Rathbun. Miss Jennie Pettit of Valley Falis, R. I, is visiting her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Josiah Case. Mrs. Wm. Sweet is entertaining her niece, Miss Angel of Rhode Island. Mr. and ' Mrs. George Edgar Smith and daughter, Migs Lillian, returned to Lynn, Mass., Tuesday, after visiting Mr. Smith’s niece, Mrs. S. Willlam Burdlck. Miss Aunle Brown lg visiting her brother, Thomas Brown. Mrs, Mamie Sherman Monday in Providence. AMrs. Pearson is entertgfiningt her daughter from New Jersey. gpent last In China, the ratie between gold and silver today is, perhaps, as 35 fo- 1. Tn tha early part of the eighteent century it was not mere than 15 to 1. e E Old Folks' Concert a Success—Home< Comers for Vacation Days. There was a crowded house at the chapel to attend the Gid Folks' con- cert given by the Men's club under the supervision of Rev. J. B, King. Tho city boarders took a part. Some of the costumes were unigue. Walter Dodge, musician, of Putnam, and Miss Edith Spauiding, daughter of Albert Spaulding, of Worcester, were of the numbers. Misg Spaulding furnished vocal music, Mr. Dodge instrumental. Mr. and Mrs. Warren P. Keith have beel; at Provincetown, Mass, for a week. . = -Mrg. Fldward S, Keith and sons, Her- bert and Lewrence, are at Stafford Springs visiting friends. X On. Old Home Visits. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Buxtom and son Frank of Shrewsbury, Mass., were guests of Deacon Henry Trowbridge and Miss Lilian Huntington two days last week. They also entertained Mr. and Mrs. Lorenzo Bentley of South Manchester, who were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wilflam 8. Warren aud George 8. Bowen's familles. Mrs. Bentley was born in this town, Mary g:\eney. and passed her school days Te. Alton H. Sherman of Orange, N, I, superintendent of schools in Newark, was calling on friends here on the 21st. His two soms, Lawrence and John were graduated at Yale in June. The former will return this fall and take & course in medicine. The latter will Teturn and study for an electriclan. Mr. Sherman visited his uncle's for- mer home in Phoenixville and the Grove cemetery. Fe will be in town a few days to look after his summer home here. Mr, and Mrs. Arthur M. Ketth spent Sunday in Millbury, Mase. Mr. and Mrs. William H. Ross have at their home Mrs. Abel Price and sons, Clifford W. and Abel S, Jr, of Medford, Mass. At the Castle. Grant Trowbridge of Paterson, N. J. is ‘With his sister Moille this teek at the old castle. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Miller of Paw- tucket, R. I, were guests this week of Mr, and Mrs. C. W. Clark. Leander Snow had a valuable cow killed by lightning recently. Two Birthdays Celsbrated. Mr, and Mrs. Godfrey Kucera amsd family have entertained this summer their two married daughters, Mrs. A, Kolman and family of New Yark and Mrs. A. Vylborny and family of Little Ferry, N. Y. Mrs. Marie Kucera cele- brated her §4th birthday Aug. 1éth The granddaughter’s, Lillian Kolman's, gixth birthday occurred at the same time. They had a surprise party from Willlngton. Their nephews, John Wostrel, who is a student of the Bos- ton Institute of Technology, Anthony Wostrel of the Willimantic High school. Miss Anastasia Wostrel, a student at the Willimantic Normai schools. The young students had thair violins and cornety and gave a con- cert. They had sidging and games. Refreshments were served. Henry Bosworth and family are an- tertainin Miss Marion Morse of Southbrlgga Mr. and Mrs, Ralph Davis and littls son of Norwich have been at Mr. and Mre. Welcome Davis' the past week. EKONK Recent “Social Affairs Guests. in Honer of Stanley and Rodney Cook of Wnon- socket, R. I, are guests at George Tanner’s. Misses Grace and Methel Stanton of Danielson are guests of their grand- parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Stanton. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Adams of Leominster, Mass., are vigiting rela- tives here. Mr, and Mrs. Carl Gallup returncd from Maine Tuesday night. Mr, and Mrs. Thomas Brown entar- tained a number of friends at thoiy home Saturday evening In honor of Mr. and Mrs, Daniel Gallup of Daniel. son. Warren Tanner {s working George Ingalls at Abington. Miss Ruby Kellogg of South Man- chester was a guest of Miss Fsther Gallup over Sunday, Monday evening Miss Gallup entertained a few friends in honor of Miss Kellogs. Mr. and Mrs. E, Byfon Gallup spent Wednesday at Rocky Point and Provi. dence. for WILSONVILLE Funeral of \Mrs. Thomas~L. Palne— Btayly-——Jennings Marriage. Emma, wife of Thomas L. Paine, died at her home after a week's {liness of bronchial pneumonia, aged 70, The funeral was held Wednesday at 2 p. m. The service was conducted by Rev. Mr. Emith of North Grosvemor- dale. Burial was in Putnam, Conn. Joseph Baker and family of New Boston were at Fanny Jenning's Thursday. Marion, youngest daughter of B & Upham, has been ill the past few weeks. Miss Hattle Jennings and Arthar Stayly went to North Grosvenordale Friday the 16th, and were quietly mar- ried at the Methodist pars They will ltve with Mr. Sfayly’s er. ATTAWAUGAN Danny Caffery is visting relatives at Wauregan, ATbert Rollinson and family is en- tertaining Mr. Rollingson's sister, Mrs. Charles Bennett and Mrs. Charies Ben- nett, Jr., and child. Mrs. Archie Hermanson is entertatn- her mother and sister, e M. E. Sunday school had fts annual plenic at Roseland Park Satur- in day. John Handle is having his vacation. The prayer meetings were omfitted this week on account of camp megf- ing. Mise Clara Geer has a camp at A exander lake, Mrgs. Henry Davis of Quadic spent the ‘week end with her mother, Mrm Amelta Geer. New fire escapes have arrtved for the mill POMFRET CENTER Dr. Clarke and E. E. Brown attend- ed the fleld meeting of the state board of agricuiture at Vine HIll farm om Tuesday. Miss A. P. Smith, Mrs, John Smith, Miss Sarah Averlll and Fred C?eo- ter, from Plainfield, visfted at est- land Monday and Tuesaay. E, E.S‘Bx:l)wn attended the Superin. tendent: ub me at Fernwood farms, in Lflchfleld,%. Willis Covell 18 recovering from the effects of & runaway last weel. Mrs, E. E. Brown is vistting her mother at Central Village. The soclety minstrels will be the great event next week, WOODSTOCK VALLEY ‘Miss Mayme Childs of Flushing, N. Y., is visiting her aunts, Mrs, Davis and Miss Hiscox. . Mrs. M. E. Lloyd s suffering with malaria, o vl Miss J. Louise ®enyon is spending two weeks at Greton Long Point, with a party of friends, Winfield Kenyon is spending his vacation with Boston and Providence friends. Mrs. Louls Leverich has returned to Borton. A Mrs. Adrian Gover and sol Mra, H. P, Leonard's for are st