Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, July 24, 1915, Page 10

per, 100 yard dash (junior boys)—First, flag outfit, Bruce Dumont; _second. scarfpin, Herbert Coreyy third, pencil bog, Donald Dumont. b Three legged race {senfors)—Two Richard Ames, Robert Three legged race (juniors)—Watch, Donald Dumont. Sack race (senior girls)—First,writ- ing paper, Dorothy Wulf.. Sack race—Clock, Mary R. Gibbs. 100 yard dash (midget giris)—Pen- cil box, Frost. 50 yard dash (married ladies)—First, | Charles Ramage; second, Mrs. Beav- er; third, Mrs. Jones. I game—Bluffers: 12, Villagers 6. The prizes were given by George Frost and W. H. B..Dumont of Mont- clair, N. J. On Summer -Outings. Thomas Brown of the New York Tribune is spending his vacation with his parents, Rev. J. Eldred Brown and Mrs. Brown atithe Davis:cottage in the village. Miss-Mary R.Gibbr and her Sunday school class of young ladies of the Second Congregational «church, . Nor- wich, have taken the house on the farm of Carl Lawson, about two miles from the~village, for a week. Mrs. Charles Greenman of Laurel Hill, Norwich, was the guest at the cottage of Mrs. Louis Church on the Bluff, Wednsday. Arthur D. Lathrop of Norwich and fi-flr !c;gad C.ltl t.h; cottage of Mr. .and Ts. urch, on the: Bl u;;mondla:(t week. s r._an rs. Anthony J. Sittig of hN:]:gY:fx‘ka as;;end.ing a week I.t‘ the rs. Sittig’s mother, e = F. Gilroy of Mt, Ver- non, N. Y. arrived last Saturday at the home of Mrs. Frank Aplin to epend Some days. Mrs, Gilroy’s sons Robert and Fred Gilroy are spending Mise Helen. Apliny has- returne - ter two weeks’ visit at one 0‘!’ ge beaches on the New Jersey coast. Parish Aid Society Entertained. ‘The Parish [Aid society of Trini! Episcopal church, N;wlch. were er'z tertaineq at the cottage of Misses El- Ieriou;d (I;\xcy Geer, Tuesday. uis Chaffee of Staf . te Line, clerk at cently. Mrs. Byrorr-Maynard of Anthony, R. {;’mhaifl:te’en s?engtilng several days, ves in Allyn's Point. ot g A - Camp Fire Girls-Meet. rceremonial meeting of the Pari- guard Camp Fire circle was held at the home of the guardian, Mlss Alice 3 rday oon. She re- celved a silver bracelet, as a ‘badge, worn for that order. Homnor beads, were :awarded Miss McGuire, and to 1‘?1: guextl: G. Perkins. Blue birds at this e freshments were Mmmeeflng. o = Special Sermons. ames M. Potter gave th in his series of sermonn‘:n the mfi gal Son last Sunday morning in the M. E. church, the theme being The Far Countrsy Famine,. At the Sunday school session five glirls in the primary class, taught by Miss Jennie G, Perkins, received their diplomas from superintendent C. C. Colver, after promotion exercises by them of song and recitations. They were graduated from the primary to the junior class. They were Made- line Birch, Laura McGuire, Ernestine 1‘1;1“’0:' Edna Chapman and Gertrude en. Miss Elizabeth Lane of Norwich has been_the recent guest of Mrs. Walter M. Buckingham on the house boat G}i&sy. ‘William TS, H. Fitch of Norwich z‘:;vn was a caller in the village Tues- Open Air Service. The secopd open air service give this season under the auspices o%‘th!a‘ Epworth league will be held (tomor- row) Sunday afternoon, at five o’clock on the grounds and veranda of Mr. and Mrs. Nathan A. Gibbs. The Pink Rose, a service.of readi song: Will be glven. T ann ks ASHWILLETT Services were held in the Chapel here Sunday afternoon, at 2:30 p. l; with over thirty in attendance. The two speakers were from Westerly. It is hoped there will be more services in the Chapel as there are a number of children who are too far from other ‘churches to_be able to attend services. Mr. and Mrs. Ne N. Main’are entertaining their , Mrs. John Holmes and her little daughter, Puth Frances, from Westerly, for two weeks’ Mrs . Sarah Barnes and daughter, Mattie, entertained a number Tela” tives and friends = Sunday. Mr. and Mrs, Grover C.‘Mai: - tained relatives/from m%nttu:v:n o!::r Bunday. John Caseyvof Cossadduc Hilt was a business caller 4n Norwich LY. smfl;xi;nu and ,gmuy Wwent by nutomob Mystic,¥Sunday, to relatives. Sl Midsummer Festival Lawn. 2 — urer, Mrs. Angus tary, Mrs. W. S. Lee; home treasurer, Mrs. James Tanner; junior lookout Mrs. 'W. G. Park. Al very ints on the “Child at' Work for had been prepared by the|S. Wi leader. A resume of the chapter from “Child in the Midst” was given Mrs, W. G. Park, a little dialogue, “Opportunity Factory,” by several ladies was very interesting. Mrs. Standish closed the program with a story showing the good which even a |each. little missionary daughter and her doll may do for Christ and his king- dom.. Ice cream and cake were served during-the social hour. Midsummer Fete. The smidsummer festival was. given on the church lawn Wednesday after- noon and eyeming. Ice cream, candy, pop corn, peanuts and miscellaneous articles were ‘sold in the afternoon. An entertainment was given in the church duing the evening. Miss Helen Centerville, R. I, was the leadar of the evening. Mr. Erwin Hart's orchestra from Willimantic and other musicians assisted with the pro- gram. Three directresses of the Lad- ieg’ Guild had charge of the festival: Mrs. Crombie, Mrs. 'W. G. Park and Miss Jane Chapman Gallup. lllustrated Lecture. Ttdswlanned to have a stereopticon lecture on Northfield, Sunday evening, with reports from the recent confer- ence of W. F. S. and Alolia camp. Miss Rose Standish of East Orange, N. J., is the guest of Mrs. W. G. Park. Mr. and Mrs. W, C. Harrison and daughter, Dorothy, and son William, and Mrs. James Tanner, motored to ‘Ware and Gilbertville, Mass, today (Saturday). George Tanner returned Monday to Philadelphia, after visiting his par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. James Tanner for two weeks. Miss Elmy Tanner has returned to Philadelphia, after visiting her home heres Mlss Dora Reeves, of Danielson is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. James Mc- Guire. What the Orchestra Played. Following was the program which the ¥. M. C. A orchestra played at the midsummer festival, F. E. Hart, director: E. J. Meyer, M. Rolblat, first violins; M. P. Jackson, C.. Clarkin, second violins; F. Chicoine, flute; J. Fryer, cello; F. E. Hart, piano: Overture, School Days, Edwards ‘When It's Night Time Down In Bundundy, Serenade, Dream of Autumn, Liebesfiend, Repasy Band March, Dubesfrucholeng, MONTVILLE Baptist Bible School Picnio—Rev. George C. Chappell to Preach Fare- well Sermon. Poley TLosey Kiesler Sweeley Ehrish Mrs. Willlam Grinnell of New Lon- don and Mr. and Mrs. Chapman_of Middletown have been guests of Mr. and Mrs. Norman C. Allen. ‘The Baptist Bible School picnic was held Saturday at Brainard’s grove in this’ village. Closing Sermon. Rey. George C. Chappell will preach his closing sermon -at the Union Bap- tist church Sunday evening, July 25th. Mr. Chappell has accepted the call of a church in Vermont. Miss Alice Hooper of Norwich was the guest of her mother over Sunday. Rev. George C. Chappell conducted services at the Chesterfield Baptist church last Sunday afternoon, and will speak next Sun afternoon at the Leke's Pond Baptist church at 2:30. Dr. George Gilbert made a business trip to Hartford Monday. Miss Susie M. Wood was the guest of Mrs. Laura Chapman at Gardner TLake two days this week. Mrs. Clara Hicks and two children, who have been guests of the Olson sisters, returned to their Hartford ‘home Monday. ROAD SOCIETY John Kane of New London and Clarence Shay, of Groton, were at Horace Frink's on Sunday. The Misses Loring of Norwich were at their aunts here on Saturday. « Mr. Seth N. Willlams entertained friends at tea Saturday. Miss Grace D. Wheeler and Miss May S. Wheeler attended the Chau- tauqua service at Westerly, Sunday afternoon. Miss Ruth Johnson of West Spring- field, who has been the guest of Miss Priscilla Billings for the past week, left for.home Tuesday. Mr. Stephen Palmer has returned from a lengthy visit at his former home"in Portland. Theodore Johnson and friends have been camping at Quaguatang. The Grange meeting was deferred on account of bad weather, Miss Florence Pearson with Henry and Paul Dewey, enjoyed a picnic at Groton recently. Messrs, Allen end Donald Wheeler and Sanford Billings, Jr., enjoyed a day at ‘Watch Hill recently. Harold Flood spent Sunday at Mason Hewitt’s. Deacon B. F. Williams, A. G. Hewitt and Mrs. Fanny Williams were at the Westerly- Chautauqua the first of the Ephriam Willlams of Ledyard preached at the We);uetequoc chapel Sunday. 2 J Martha .. 'Willlams, Miss Mary S. Wheeler, Miss Priscilla Bil- lings. and Miss Ruth Johnson, spent a day at ‘Watch Hill recently. Mrs. Harry Dixon with her.mother and son, Francis, of Wickford, are spending a few days at F. C. Dixon's. - Mr. and Mrs, Frank 'Doyle and chauffeur, ere at Mrs. Harriet Beel- Seth’s for some weeks. i Ralph Wheeler spent Tuesday night Miss Ruth Murray has returned from a visit with her aunt, Mrs, Charles L. Daniels of New London. The injury to her hand which she received while there, is healing. C. D. Joslyn's auto-fruck passed through here Tuesday with a load of moving which he was conveying from Hebron to New London. George Ingulls has purchased of George DeWolf a large tract of timber and work has already begun on the lot. Large poles are being cut and hauled to Colchester. Big Oats Crop. The dull weather makes it difficult for farmers to harvest the oat crop which is unusually heavy this year. Mrs, Charles Malona is at Storrs col- lege for two weeks, attending the Li- brary . Institute. Miss Elizabeth Tinker has returned dam was a week end guest at the home of her sister, Mrs. Amy Miner. Miss lizabeth Tinker has returned to New London after spending a week at the home of her aunt, Mrs. Helen Malona. Miss Alice Rix is visiting Miss Lois Latimer of Gardner Lake. Mr. and Mrs, William Darling have purchased a new automobile. John Rathbun has purchased a run- about in Colchester. Union C, E. Meeting. There will be a union meeting of the Christian Endeavor society in the Congregational church tomorrow eve- ning (Sunday, July 25). Societies from the neighboring” churches have been inyited. ‘William ang LeRoy Bailey were Norwich visitors Wednesday. LEDYARD Fish-Thopmson Marriage — Grange Appoints Committees for Picnic— Widow Administratrix of Gallup Estate. Rev. G. F. Goodenough, pastor of the Congregational church united in marriage on Friday, July 16, Asa Fitch of Ledyard and Mrs. M. Thompson of Westerly. Mr, and Mrs. Fitch will live near Lantern Hill near Alonzo Main's residence. Miss Florencé Geer {(eft Wednes- day ad the guest of Miss Olive His- cox of Norwich, for a week's stay at Crescent Beach. Miss Mollie Ball of New London, a former teacher in town, has been the guest of Mrs. Fannie Clark. ‘The Missionary Society met with Mrs, John M. .Gray Thursday after- noon. There were a good number present. Grange Picnic. 3 Ledyard Grange, No. 167, P. of H., will hold 1its annual picnic at the Drawbridge, Wednesday July 28th. The following members were appoint- ed for the chowder committee: Sis- ters Fannie Lamb, Ursula Avery, Chasie Geer and Brothers George A. Montgomery, Billings Avery and Wil- liam Brown; sports committ Broth- ers Rev. Mr. Gooderough, L:-me Gray, Carl Weiman and Sisters Annie Ban- dro and Elsie McGuire. Mr. and, Mrs. Charles B. Allyn of Minanus, Conn., have been visiting for several days with Mrs. Allyn's mother, Mrs, Gallup, widow of Judge Gallup. Probate Appointments. Judge Holdredge on Thurs: a pointed Mrs. Jane W. Gn.llupd':rizm:: istratrix of the estate of Lewis W. Gallup and also appointed J. Allyn and Isaac G. Geer as appraisers, PENDLETON HILL County ‘Agent Inspects Farm—Oscar-O, Miner at Backus Hospital. Miss Mary Chapman._and Miss- abeth Thompson have returned fl: Storrs, where they have been in at- tendance at the state summer school oné teachers, ounty Agent Lincoln inspected th farm at the Palmer homestead, givin; valuable suggestions and advice as to matters and conditions pertaining mfi?s‘“&tfl: Le s 2 Lewis is the guest of ggk Mary, Palmer and family, this At Backus Hospital. The many friends of Oscar O, Miner greatly regret his sudden loss of per- fect health as the result of paralysis. He is now being cared for at Backus h‘fi-i:"' Ervi; daugh 3 n Mills and ter Gladys, of Belchertown, Mass., guests of Mr, and Mrs. Martha Chap- man and family. Mr. and Mrs. Mills and family meade many friends during their residence of two years hera. improving Summer-Home. Mr .and Mrs. J. B. Potten mak-— ing many dmprovements at sum-~ mer home, " A beautifully cobbled well curb of Swisg design has been - pleted recently. The barn hbflnm eo;:):'trnctad of_ cobblestones. . Duane Maine, of at Rev. Fred K. Hollister's in Mystic. | Mrs. A: crowd of young people from here attended the dance at Gardners Lalke. ‘Thompeon has fined to the house with grip for sev- ‘week. Wag_one of an automobile party to visit Weeka~ paug Sunday. Dr. C, Wesley. Hale was {2 Noank Wealthy Reed of Willimantic and Judge and Mrs. Albert G. Kneeland motored to Colchester Sunday and called on Mrs. Maria Morgan. Mrs, Ida E. Cummings has a hand- some new touring car. Mrs. Ida E. Cummings spent a few days last week with her son, Burnett W. Cummings ‘and family, at South Manchester. Rev. and Mrs. E. O. Mead, Mrs. C. Goodwin and daughter and F. O. Brown were at Watch Hill recently. Noadiah Newberry has sold the Pal- mer place to Fred O. Brown. Mr. and Mrs, Amos Wheeler are moving from Mr. Motyka's house to the house owned by Mr. Katz. Cariton Cummings and Fre@ Royce motored to Stafford Sunday. Miss Hattie Hendrick of ‘Waterbury, who has been visiting at Henry J. ‘Williams’, has returned home. UNCASVILLE Past Grands Attend Thames Lodge Installation—Prize Cup for Water Carnival—St. Joh Parish Festival. At the installation exercises of Thames lodge, I. O. O. F., held Tues- day night, a party of past grands from New London were present. Among them were Past Grands Austin, Phjl- lips, King and Maxon: Vice Grand Brown, Right Scene Supporter Adams of Mohegan lodge, Past Grands How- ard, Burrows and Slocum and: Vice Grand Coon of Pequot lodge, and 'Wil- liam Bowker of Thames lodge. The installing ceremonies were conducted by District Deputy Grand Master Dan- iel W, Darrow of New London. After the ceremonies the guests were enter- tained with musical selections and T freshments. Birthday Surprise Party. About 40 friends of Matthew Geary gave him a surprise Tuesday night in honor of his birthday. The evening was devoted to vocal and instrumental music. Mr. sang several solos, accompanied by Miss Sullivan at the piano. The grounds about her home were prettily decorated. There were present guests from Norwich, New London, Pequot and Unecasville. Mr. Geary received a number of gifts. Cake, ice cream and fruit punch were served, After ten days’ visit at the home of his parents, Frank Hart left Thurs- day for Deep River. Plan Water Carnival. At the meeting of the Good Cheer Sunshine society, Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Frederick B, Com- stock, there was a large attendance. One new member was voted into the society. The principal business before the meeting was the floral arrange- ments for the bazaar and supper and water carnival, which they will hold. Much interest is expressed in the car- nival. A cup is offered the boat which is most attractively decorated. Lawn Festival. ‘The members of St. John’s Roman Catholic church held a lawn festival on the grounds about the church and parochial residence Thursday and Fri- day afternoon and evening. Cake, ice cream and fancy articles were on sale and dancing was enjoyed. Hickey's orchestra furnished music. A, C. Team Defeated. One of the Montville Athletic club’s baseball teams went to Quaker Eill for a game Sunday with the Chums Country club’s team and was defeated by a score of 16 to 1. The Athletic club’s team was: La Bounty rf, 2b, Pe- ters ss, Geary 3b, 2b, }f, Richards 1f, rf, Tuckey 1, Flaherty 2b, ¢, Killeen cf, Johnson ¢, 8b, Craig rf. Miss Flizabeth Alexander has re- turned to her home after spending a few days the guest of Miss Weber of New London. The Athletic club, under the super- vision of Fred J. Hope, are rehearsing for a minstrel show. During these re- hearsals the clubs will meet the first angd third Tuesdays in the month. Children’s Party. Al party of children was entertained by Mr. and@ Mrs. Fred B. Tooker, in honor of the birthday of the birthday of their son ‘who - was tight years old Sunday. About 20 of his friends were present. The afternoon playing games and music. Mrs. Tooker ing the afternoon. Many pretty gifts ‘were received, Mr. and Mrs. Victor Rosenbung, Miss Carrie Wood, Miss Ethel Wood and Reuben Austin went to Watch Hill in Mr. Austin’s automobile on Sunday. Home From Oregon. sont several weeks spending the most of the ums:lth his brother in Port- land, Oregon, has returned home, Won From South Windham. The Athletic club baseball team Saturday for a while but they were resumed after it was over. Kitchen Dance. A kitchen dance given Saturday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph LaCrosse was enjoyed by those present. Miss Cora St. Germdin entertained Sunday an automobile party composed of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Smith and Mr. and Mrs. David Mercer of New Haven. NORTH FRANKLIN Miss Johnson Gives Tea—Meeting of the J. W. Club. Mrs, Jeanette Hoffman has returned home after two weeks’ visif with friends in Basthampton and Spring- fleld, Mass. Mrs. Hoffman was accom- panied home by her son, Herbert, who, after spending the week end, returned to_his home in Northampton, Mass. Mrs. J. D. Simpson has returned home after a two weeks’ stay in Bal- tie. Miss Liydia Johnson entertained at tea one day this week, Mrs. Louis Johnson, Mrs. Willlam Smith, Mrs. Whitford, Mrs, Willie Woodward and Mrs, Stijes. Mr. and Mrs. McCormick and daugh- ter Marie, and Mrs. Charles Holdridge of Providence, were week end guests of Mrs J. W. Frink. Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Sullivan of Norwich were Sunday visitors at Mrs. C. Mahoney’s. Mrs. mma Warner was the guest of Mrs. Willle Woodward on Tuesday. Mrs. Arthur Chapman entertained for a few days Mrs_ Charles Thomp son, Mrs. Braun Sutter of Willimant and Mrs. Jerry Snow of Philadelphia. Surprised on Birthday. Reuben Manning was pleasantly sur- prised at his home Wednesday by neighbors and friends, it being his birthday. Refreshments of sandwiches, cake and lemonade were served. Guests of Mr, and Mrs. Frink. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Frink entertained Saturday a number of friends from Pawtucket, Providence, = Norwich, Northampton, Mass., and North’'s Franklin and Worcester, Mass. Whist was played and vocal and in music was rendered by Mrs. Reuben Potter of Norwich and Miss Florence Hoffman. Cake, ice cream, fruit and lemonade were served by the hostess. Mrs. Imogene Arnold and Miss Bes- ther Hatten of Willimantic, and Ro- land Manning of Norwich were guests Tuesday of Mrs. Reuben Manning. Mr. and Mrs. William Smith, Mrs. ‘Whitford and Miss Lydia Johnson were Norwich visitors Wednesday. Mr, and Mrs. Hazard Browning, Wil- liam ‘Browning of Providence and Mr. and Mrs. Rowland Browning and fam- ily of Lebanon were callers on Mrs. A. T, Browning, Sunday. J. W, Club Meets. - The J. W. club met with Mrs. Al- bert Ward, Wednesday afternoon. Five tables of whist were played, prizes awarded, first to Mrs. Byron and second to Mrs. Arthur Chapman. Refreshments of sandwiches, cake and ice cream and lemonade were served. Mrs, Annie Sherman of Norwich is visiting Mrs. George Sherman. LIBERTY HILL New Pews and Pulpit Furniture for Church Expected in Two Months Mrs. G, D. Button of Norwich is the guest of her cousin Mrs, J. George CI New Church Furniture, The decision on new pews and pulpit furniture was made Wednesday eve- ning by vote of the church. They are expected to arrive in about 60 days. Mr. Fuller and family, of Boston, are visiting Rev. Elwell O. Mead and fam- ily. Mr, Fuller is the fur buyer for Jordan-Marsh Co. Mrs, Fuller is Mrs. Mead’s cousin. J. H. Burrill was in Norwich on bus- iness Thursday. Henry V. Oehlers is home for_ two weeks vacation from the New York poit office. Mr, Whitford and family, of Willi- mantle, visited Mr. and Mrs. B C Payson Saturday and Sunday. Mr, and Mrs. Legrand ‘were recent guests of Oir. and Mrs. G. B. ‘Mrs. Earl Holbrook is spending the ::;H in Hartford with her daughter Pastor’s Vacation. on the New Haven road Thursday. Mrs. Cassius Collins is critically ill and is unable to speak. H, F. Palmer, S. F. Palmer and G. C. Burdick caught 22 bass Wednesday. FITCHVILLE Baptist Pastor on Vacation Trip— Briefs and Personal Iitems. As Rev. G. Elmer Fitchville ances in Colchester recently. Miss Josephine Kingberger has re- turned home after several weeks' va- cation with friends in Providence and Boston. Mrs. Warren Thompson and daugh- ter Arline have returned after visiting two weeks with Mrs. Edward Chappell of New Britain. Charles Webber of New York is the guest of his cousins, the Misses King- berger. Mrs. Henry Hamilton and grandson of Yantic spent Tuesday with Mrs. ‘Warren Thompson. Mrs. Dennis Sullivan and daughter Loretta of Norwich were visiting rela- tives in this place recently. Attended Memorial Mass. Mr. and Mrs. John Coughlin of Yan- tic were in Fitchville Tuesday to attend the month’s mind mass for Mr. Cough- lin’s brother, Timothy Coughlin. Miss Florence Phillips has returned after spending two weeks with relatives n Newport. Harry Olsen sister, Miss Agnes, and Jennie Coyle of Jewett City spent Sunday with Miss Essie Popham. Miss Nora Connell of Worcester is spending her vacation with her sister, Mrs. Patrick Lynch. Mr. and Mrs. Willlamy Brady and daughters, Nellie and Sunday with Mrs. Brady's sister, Mrs. John Babcock, of Sterling. They made the trip in Mr. Brady’'s touring car. Brooklyn, N. Y., Girls at Fern Cottage —Miss Warren Swims a Mile—Many at Dance. Miss Marjorie Victoria Phillips is spending the week end with friends in Montville. Samuel Gabrielson and Bverett Elqroe spent Sunday at Rest Awhile, jpring grove. Miss Jeanette Torrey of Brooklyn, N. Y., is at Nenemoosha, Spring grove, for a few weeks. Brooklyn Girls at Lake. A party of seven and chaperone from Brooklyn, N. are spending two ‘weeks at Fern cottage. Expert Swimmer. ‘Miss Helen Warren swam from the south shore to Minnie Island and back, a distance of one mile. Mr. and Mrs. Major of Brooklyn, N. Y., are staying ::chn View, Spring grove, for two wt Miss Marietta Hipkins and Bertram Groesbeck hiked m‘:d Nbarvic? ‘Tuesday. The return was le by auto. oy % C:ll- =, Miss G c- Miss Nellie pman, Tace %n'ood and Miss Grace Lyons of Mont- ville were guests at Chapman’s cottage the past week. :flu Mildred Chapman spemt Wed- nesday as the guest of Mrs. W. W. Hanney. m.:’mmxumrnenotuu Latimer. I(eur-.‘ Frank Huner, Al Libby and Al Mormon have gone on a hike to Noank, Boys Entertain. ‘The boys at Camp gathering Brothérhood en- tertained a at Dolbeare’s hall “Tu The dance at Spring grove pavilion July 16 was well attended. ‘Winchester is helping Henry ‘Harris with mason work on the Burch- ardrwnfwthn. Miss Grace p spent Sunday at ‘her home here, e e ogemed GLASGO Meeting of Ladies’ Aid Society—Three cover from the shock which he had about three weeks ago. Ladies’ Aid Society Meets. A pleasant meeting of the Ladies’ Aid society was held at the home of Mrs. Clark Wednesday after- noon. The next meeting will be at the parsonage in two weeks. NORTH STONINGTON Church Activities—Funeral of Mrs. Edward = T. Pitcher—Preston Ideal Club Meets With Postmaster Main, A. L. Townsend was summoned to Dundee, N. Y., last Saturday evening by the serious condition of his father, who had been ill for some time. M: Drury, pastor emeritus. Rev. Mr. Roscoe, father of Mrs. O. D\ Fisher, occupied the pulpit of the Con- gregational church Sunday evening. His discourse was much enjoyed. Funeral of Mrs. Pitcher. Pitcher of Westerly, widow of BEdward T. Pitcher, died at the home of her son-in-law, T. E. Brown, in this village Sunday She was a daughter of Edwin P. and Mary A. (Babcock) Berry. Her early years were passed in Westerly (West Side). Following her marriage in 1866 she lived in this village until 11 years ago, when she moved to Westerly to make a home for her sons, Edward and Earl Pitcher, who had obtained employment in that town. Besides these sons, she leaves three daughters, Mrs. Brown and Mrs. G. A. Thompson of North Stonington and Mrs. Fred K. Swheénck of Westerly. Another daughter, wife of Thomas L. Peabody, died several years ago. The funeral of Mrs. Pitcher was held Wednesday afternoon -and was private, in accordance with her re- quest. The service was conducted by Rev. Lucian Drury. Burial was in Un- jon cemetery, her sons and two sons- in-law being bearers. There were many beautiful flowers. Preston Club Entertained. ‘The Preston City Ideal club met Sat- urday evening at the home of oune of its members, Postmaster Floyd L. Main, of this village. About 25 were pres- ent. Ice cream, cake, lemonade, fruit and confectionery were served by Mrs. Main, mother of the host of the even- ing, during the delightful meeting. Missionary Committee Meets. The missionary committee of the Stonington Union association met on Monday afternoon at the home of one of its members, Rev. Lucian Drury. Besides Mr. Drury, there were present Rev. W. E. Bates and Capt. E. F. Wil- cox, both of Mystic, and Rev, A. L. Tedford of Preston. Misses Phebe and Grace Sheffield are attending the summer normal school at Storrs. Mrs, George W. Tryon, lbrarian of the Wheeler library, is attending the library institute at Storrs. Her place in the local library is taken by Miss Helen 8. Coates. Mrs. D. F. Chapman has been visit- ing relatives in Waterford and Niantie this week. Mrs. T. P. Norman spent Sunday in Presto n. Mise Ella Norman is to teach the Lantern Hill school in Ledyard the coming year. ‘The annual Tea Garden for the sup- port of the children’s playground, will be held July 26 to 31, inclusive—adv. GRISWOLD —_— Mrs. Arba Browning and daughter were in Northfield last week, attend- ing the graduation of Mrs. Browning’s son. They all returned home Monday. Mrs. C. O. Pendleton and sons and