Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, September 2, 1916, Page 10

Ay 'Death of Capt. A. P. R. Hanks, Uncle of Edwin M. Hanks, of Norwich— Mrs. George Lamphere Dead—Motor Boat Party—Personal Items. | Harry F. Hanks recelved word Mon- ' of the death Sunday of his un- cle, Capt. A. P, R. Hanks, who under- went a serious operation August Zlst, at the Polyclinic hospital in Philadel- phia. The captain seemed to be do- ing nicely after the operation until Sunday, when a sudden change for tho worse took place and death resulted. Captain Hanks' body arrived at Mys- tic, Wednesday afterncon at 4.30 and #the funeral was held about 5 p. m. in Grove cemete: Rev. Mr. Bar- Irington, rector of the Episcopal church g t Mystic officiatec. The bearers were Charles Q. Eldredaw Horace O. Will- ‘fams, Alphonso H. Schoonover, —and Rudolph Davis. Burial was in the 'Hanks plot in Elm Grove cemetery. Captain Hanks is survived by his widow, one brother, Willam H. F Hanks of Old Mystic, one half brother, Lucian B. Hanks, who resides out west. A niece, Mrs. Wyatte Simpson. of Hot Springs, Ark, and three mephews, Harry F. Hanks, of Bur- net's Corners, Julian H. Hanks of New {York dity ana Edwin Miner Hanks of ‘Norwich. Mrs. George Lamphere. Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Lamphere have been notified of the death at Palouse, |Wash, of Mr. Lamphere's sister-in- low, Mrs. George Lamphere, after a lingering lliness. George Lamphere is the oldest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. David Lamphere of Old Mystic. For a term of years he had a govern- ment postition at Washington, D. C., previous to his departure for Palouse, Where he has been engaged in news- paper work for a number of years, one of his sons having that business now Chowder Dinner. The Ledies' Aid society of the Bap- tist church served a chowder dinner Tuesday at noon on the lawn at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. Harold Williams. The weather was ideal and the attendance good. Miss Ruth Burrows entertained at dinner Tuesday evening at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert W. Burrows, Miss Mary Chipman of New London. Miss Florence Walbridge of Gid Mystic and Norvin C. Smith, Don- old MacCallom, cadets from Fort Trumbull and Richard Karr of Gro- ton borough. Central Vermonts Win. The Youngz Mer’s Assoclation base- ball team plavec Saturday at 3 p. m. with the Central Vermont nine of New ZLondon, or Association field here. This was the second game in a series and was won_ by the Central Vermonts by a score 11 to 6. Motor Boat Outing. Evangelist and Mrs. Albany Smith | who are spending the summer at Noank, came up the Mystic river Tuesddy morning in their power boat and took the following young people_of Old Mystic for a picnic at Fishers Is- jand: Miss Florence Johnson, Miss C. Louise Harrls, Miss_Charloite Mar- chand, Miss Dorothy Harris, Miss Mil- dred Peckham, Miss Fay Johnson and Theodore Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. Horace O. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. J, Harold Williams and son, Rorace S. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Frang Earl Williams todk an automo- bile trip to New London, Sunday and ‘were guests of Mrs. John L. Tift. Mrs. Harry Denison, who has taught for & number of years the Cedar Hill district school, Ledyard, 1s_to teach the seventh grade of the Broadway school at Mystic. Miss Maud Williams has returned to Plainview farm, after attending for the past two weeks the summer school 3t Storrs. The Old Mystic schools will not re- open until Sept. 18th, per order of Ith Officer Dr. Charles F. Conzdon, of Mystic. A large number from this vicinity attended the annual Bill dinner Wed- nesday at Ledyard Center Congrega- tional «church. Judge Willis E. Heaton of Troy, N. ., has' been the guest for the past week of. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Q. Eld- redge af Riverview cottage. Miss Frances Eldredge has engaged to teach the school in Cromwell, which phe has taught so successfully for the past two ;yedars. The school will re- bpen Sept. 6th. Ctop Expert’s Visit. W. Harrls, crop teacherolo- st for the government bureau at ‘ashington, D. C., has returned to Baldwinville, N. Y., after spending his annual vakation here with his family Bt the homestead. Miss Williams hes returned to the home of her aunt, Miss Lucy Gal- lup, after a trip to Marblehead. 1ss Felen Hull has returned to the Hull hemestead, after attending for two weeks the summer school at Storrs: Miss Tthel Olmsted has returned to Hazerdville, after a visit to Mrs. Bm- ma M. Willlams and sister, Mrs. Em- line Morgan. iss Stella Holdridge of Ledyard s the guest of her brother, Nelson Holdridge and family. Carl Traver has returned to Rhine- beck, N. Y. after a visit to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ackert. Calvin H. Hoxsie has returned to Worcester, Mass, after spending a three weeks' visit at the Hoxsie home- stead. - Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Plerson, two children and_sister, Miss Genevieve Williams, of Bellows Falls, Vt., are at the Williams summer home on Gal- lup Hill Mr. and Mrs. Frederick A. Barnes have named their infant daughter, Lucy Barnes. Mrs. W. A. Smith Jr. has returned to Norwalk, after a visit to Misses Ruth and Eieanor Burrows. QMrs. George Haven of New London was o recent gurest of Mrs. Willlam D. Beckwith. Miss C. Louise Harris of New Lon- Miss C. Loulse Harris of New Ha- ven is spending a month's vacation at the Harris homestead. Miss Mary Chipman of New Lon- don is epending this week with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin F. Crumb. William H. F. Hanks came from Norwich Wednesday to attend the fu- neral of his brother Capt. A. P. R, Hanks. Miss Emily C. Babcock is spending two weeks' vacation with her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace A. Phillips of North Stonington. Mr. and Mrs. Willlam Holmes have returned to New York, after a visit to Mr. and Mrs. George Swain. Mrs. Joseph Desley is the guest for a fow days of Mr. and Mrs. Edmund H. Lamb of Ledyard. Mr. and_Mrs. Elmer Webster of Bradford, R. L. were recent guests of Mr. and ‘Mrs. Harry Cady. fss Harriet Ralyen has returned to her home in New York state, after a month's visit to her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ackert. Miss Mallory of Preston City is the m gvs; week of Mr. and Mrs. D. eeler. Mrs, . Wyatte Simpson has returned tother-home at Hot Springs, Ark., aft- er attending’ the funeral of her uncle, A._P. R. Hanks. g Jennie Swanson of New Pri- tain is the guest of Miss Emma Wil 5. Masgaret Horton of New York AT i o -FROM TWO STATES - city and Mrs. George Hogan and daughter Miss Florence Hogan of Long Island are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Perry. Lucian B. Hanks has returned to his home in the West, after attend- ing the funeral of his brother, Capt. A. -P._R. Hanks. Mr. and Mrs. George Koch are en- tertaining a party of friends from New York city at their bungalow. NORTH FRANKLIN Attendance of 75 at Social Corner Pic- nic—Surprise Party Given F. H. Race, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bliss and Mrs. TLatcher of Rehoboth, Mass., spent Tuesday and Wedgesday with Mrs. Grace Peckham. Mrs, Louis Ladd has returned to her home in Warehouse Point, after spend- ing some timeawvith Mrs. J. J. Mahoney. Mrs. Kate Whitford and Miss Lydia Johnson are spending a_few davs in New London, guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Riley were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Riley, of Norwich. Mr. and Mrs. Willlam Browning of Rohotosh, Mass,, are visiting Mrs Grace Peckham. C. H. Gallup of Mansfield was the guest Tuesday and Wednesday of H. E. White. Mrs. Albert Stiles has returned home, after spending the summer with relatives in Brookline and Boston, Mass. Miss Irene Jolle, after spending sev- eral weeks with Mrs. J. W. Fring, has returned to her home in Saylesville, R. L, accompanied by Miss Grace Frink. J. Warren, Mrs. E. ley and Miss Ella M. Kenvon of London were guests Sunday of Mrs. Jennette Hoff- man. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Clarke of Bfook- line, Mass, are spending a few days with Mr. Clarke's sister, Mrs. O. L. Johuson. H. E. White and Byron White acs companied by Charles Grout and son, calied on relatives in South Coventry Sunday. Miss Helen Comager is visiting rel- atives in Norwich. Social Corner Picnic. About 75 attended the Social Cor- ner picnic at Mrs. Frank A. Rock- wood’s, Thursday. Surprise Party. A large party of friends surprised H. Race, Jr, at his home Satur: evening. Social games were pla: ed and a general good time enjoy- ed. Refreshments were served. Among the guests were friends from New York and Providence. F. GRISWOLD Program to be Followed at Conference of Six Churches Wednesday Next. Rev. F. 8. CI ubject will b i. Evening ¢ Home. I i irs. Harry Brown and _daughter, Hebrews Salvation in Mrs. J. C. Edmond and Miss Violet Pelilssey of Waterbury werc guests of Mrs. W. A. Edmond. Several from this place attended the Bill Librar. dinner at Ledyard Center Wedne The conference wili be held with gational church, - i of the six churches the First Congre- Griswold, Wednesday, Sept. 6 program: 11 a. m. devot service, orzan prelude, dox- 1 invocatior ponsive reading Isa. £0, hymn (Pilzrim Hymnal) 162 Crown Him With Many Crowns, sc | rure reading—Luke 19:29 to 110, Rev. 19 11 to em—Bless the Lord, praver, I Shall See Him Face to Face, W. B. Montgomery; sermon, The Coronation of the King, Rev. 4:16, Rev. Luther M. Keneston, Preston City. hymn, Jesus is Our King; benediction, social hour and dinner. p. m.—Pra scrvice by Rev. W. J. Reynolds of Newent; business; hymn Look Ye Saints addr Jesus Our ss, The Realin of King—what can we do_to extend it; missions, Ps. 72:8, Rev. Fay E. Livengood of New Haven. late of Turkey; hymn 169, All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name; address, The Subjects of Jesus Our K how should they work for the kinzdom?; evangelism, hil. 2:9 to 11, Rev. Charles H. Peck, of Marshfleld, Mas Dr. Fox Suggests That Schools Open Sept. 5—K. of C. Meeting. Mrs. George Wood has been enter- taining hor niece, Mrs. Lottie Alexan- der, from Providence. Miss Bertha Lyon is spending a few days with friends at Watch Hill Clarence Walden of Boston spent Sunday as the guest of . Mrs. Ida Browning. ; Miss Gertrude Oleson led the Chris- tian Endeavor meeting Sunday even- ing. A very pleasing solo was ren- dered by Miss Mildred Pierson of Gro- on Robve Boynton Providence, where si ing several weeks w George Hentz Miss Lucy McArdle is spending her vacation with friends at Atlantic Cii Fred St. Germaine and Miss Eva St, Germaine have returned from Provi dence, where returned from as been spend- th her sister, Mrs they were called to at- tend the funcral of their uncle. clla Broaillard spent the week end with friends ir Fall River. Pequot council. No. 175, K. of C., will hold its regular monthly meeting Tuesday evening. Dr. Fox suggests that all schools of the town open Sept. 5th. Chesterfield school will not open until Sept. 11th. Mr. and Mrs. DeWitt Craney of Rutherford, J., are visiting at the home of Mrs. Everett Chapman. HANOVER September Meeting of Missionary So- ciety—Surprise Visit to Parsonage. The September meeting of the Wo- man’s Missionary society will be held next Frida Septemb: 8th, at three o'clock. The new Home Mission Book “Old Spain in New America” will be \ronsldcred in the prugram prepared by Miss Caroline A. Gallup, The hostess of the meeting will be Miss Jane Chapman Gallup. Union C. E. Meeting. Members of the local C. E. soclety will attend the Norwich Union Sum- mer meeting to be held with the Lef- fingwell soclety Saturday, September 9th.\ Out-door sports will be enjoyed in the afternoon and a program will be given in the Leffingwell church in the evening. Surprise Party. Members of Miss Emily Tanner's Sunday school class united with Wil- liam Park’s class in giving a very pPleasant surprise party Tuesday even- ing to Rev. and Mrs. H. D. Rollason. Games “were played during the eve- ning and music was furnished by some of the young people. Ice cream and cake wers enfoyed by all after the games. Mrs. George Tanner and son, Albert, have returned to Philadelphia, after a ‘lengthy stay with Mr. ‘Tauner's par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. James' Tanner. UNCASVILLE Road Repair Work Renewed—Advance in Wages Granted Men—Camping Parties at Beach—Lightning Burns Barn. Work repairing the road near St. has been held up on _ac- count of the scarcity of help, since those employed on the roads went on a strike for twenty-five cents more per day, was resumed this week, an increase of wages having been granted by the board of selectmen. Home From Colchester. Miss Marian Henry, employed in a dental office in New London, returned Thursday to the home of her parents, Deacon and Mrs. Edwin Henry after a few days spent with a former class- mate, Miss Gray, of Colchester, who accompanied Miss Henry home and is spending a few days as her guest. ‘Mrs. Arzalia Bromilliam of Pequot is spending a few weeks with relatives in_Providence and Fall River, Mass. Much sympathy is expressed for Mr. and Mrs. John Ungerer in the loss of their eleven year old daughter, Marle, who has been ill since last June. A number from this town went to Norwich to attend the funeral of Miss a Murphy, whose death occurred at the home of her sister, Mrs. John W. Burke. Miss Murphy was for many years a resident of Palmertown. Mrs. Lavisa Fox is spending a while the guest of relatives in East Lyme. Mrs. Annie B. Newton epent _the week end at the camp grounds, Wil- limantic. The dock at the Thames Specialty Co’s mill is being built out much large: Miss Hazel Beebe spent this week camping with friends at Oswegatchie. Mrs, Albert W. Avery and a niece. Miss Ruth Long, of Hill Top, spent a few days visiting Mrs. Martha Long in Nian John Adams is confined to his home with a severe attack of rheumatism. Camping at Beach. Dr. and Mrs. F. E. Wilson are spend- ing_this week with friends, camping at Pleasure Beach. Mrs. Jennie ‘Collins is spending a few days with friends in Groton. Attendance at Willimantic Camp meeting from this village was not so large as usual on account of the infan- tile paralysis scare. Rey. Charles C. Tibbetts, pastor of the Methodist church, spent the week end at the camp ground. On this ac- count there was no eervice at the church. Harry Walt, who has been in the employ of the Massasoit Co. at their shipping point in Palmertown, has re- signed and will take a course in bus- iness college. To Hold a Dance. Cochegan camp, Modern Woodmen of America, at its last meeting, initiated one candidate and voted {o hold a social and darce in September. Austin Matthews of Westerly spent the ween end with friends in town. Mrs. Louis Coman recently spent a few days with relatives in Worcester, Mass. Miss Florence Chapman purchased a new touring car. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Taylor enter. tained for a few weeks Mr. and_Mrs. Ernest Semmig of Worcester, Mass. Mrs. Semmig is Mr. and Mrs. Taylor's daughter. Mr. and Mre. Charles T. Beebe are spending this weck camping at Pleas- ure Beach. Barn and Contents Burned. During the severe electrical storm Sunday night, a barn on the Fred Will- iams place near the center was burned to the ground. The blaze could be seen for miles The live stock was saved. It is estimated that about two hundred recently dollars worth of hay was lost. The schools throtghout the town will open on September 5th. Miss Grace Harper, who has been principal of the Uncasville school for many years, Hus been granted a year's leave of absence. James Phi Conn.. spent the W emploved in_Bristol, eek end at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred I Phillips. Miss Elizabeth McKenzie has re- turned after spending a_ while with friends at Gardner's Lake. Mr. and iel Rheaumme and son Rheaumme, accom- panied by Miss Rose Feler, have re- turned from a week’s automobile trip through Canada, Elmer Teft of Springfield, Mass., p the week end at his home in Paimertown. Boarders Leaving. ther and coming ot sends many o1 e wemmer back to their homes. The season has not been as prosperous as in previous years on account of the strict qu antine rules because of in- fantile paralysis, Miss Katherine Luddington, Mrs. Frederick Ackerman and Miss Dephne Selden epoke at an equal suffrage meeting on Tuesday evening. Food Sale. The food sale held by the Epwortk leasue members at the Methodist church Monday night, was well attend- ed and the patronage were generous. Sandwiches, “salads, cake, ice cream and candy were on sale. LISBON Pullet Begins Laying at Four Months and Ten Days—Theodore Bromley a Prize Winner. Mrs. Mary Meyer and Miss Ftta Mever of Arlington, N. J., were recent guests of Mrs. After a few visit_with Miss Agnes Enquist, Miss Ruth Wright re- turned to Hartford Saturday. Mrs. Willlam Wade and two friends from Greeneville attended church at Newent Sunday Ramson Read is able to get about and take short rides, after several weeks’ {llness. Mrs. Gilmour and Miss Jessie Gil- mour of New Britain have been viei- tors at Mrs. Jessie Carpenter's. An Early Layer Mrs. Buhler, who is making a spec- ialty of a fancy strain of White Leg- horns, has a pullet that began laying when four months and ten days old. Is a Prize Winner. Calvin and Theodore Bromley of New York, who have been at thefr grandfather’s, T. D. Phillips’ for some time. are now visiting in Providence. Theodore was graduated from high school in June, winning a $400 schol- arship. In addition to this, he won a prize of $250, which is given by the state to each of the three hundred high school pupils having the highest standing in the state. This amount may be applied toward any course in the University of New York, which the pupil may choose for the first year. Dr. Helen Baldwin returned to New York Wednesday, after spending two months at the Baldwin homestead. ASHWILLETT Arthur Cobleigh and family have moved back to their farm in West Ashwillett, after being in New Lon- don for a year or more. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel B. Plerce were in_Norwich one day recently. Bamiuel D. Pierce of Riytown has a mousekeeper from Norwich. Miss l.acy I Fierce ang Miss Edith Palmer of North Stonington were call- ing on friends here Sunday afternoon. Mrs, Sarah Barnes was a business called in North Stonington the past Amasa R. Morman and William Pierce were in Westerly last week. Monday Wwas a cool, rainy, autumn day, after the thunder storm of Sun- day evening. Surprise Party Given Roy Leffingwell on Attaining His Majority—All-Day Meeting of Mission Circle. Miss Josephine Rogers of Norwich Town was an. over Sunday guest of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Beebe. De Lloyd Beebe of the U. §. navy spent Sunday with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Beebe. Mr. and Mrs, Le Grande Chappell of Palmertown were guests Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Palmer. Mrs. Margaret Miller has returned to Preston after spending a few days with Mrs. E. E. Reynolds. Miss Gladys Lefingwell and George Watson enjoyed a trip to Rocky Point. R. I, Saturday. E The Standard of Value and Quality h Gt attempted to build racing' o %e have always contended that cars. one mile a minute is more speed than any man can use with safety on the open road. So that is the maximum pace we guarantee to our owners. Nevertheless, Paige has been the winner in B3 JEEa > \ many races. In the Phoenix-Los Angeles 3 q 1 race, for instance, it was a Paige that flashed across the line first. miles across the desert beatin, Misses Evelyn Beard and Ida H. Leffingwell_spent Tuesday and Wed- nesday at Ocean Beach With the fam" ily of Dr. D. W. Jones of East Great Plain. Rev. George H. Strouse of Norwich called on local friends this week. Mrs. Charles Willard of Willimantic spent Thursday with Mrs. C. E. Ellis. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Johnson and son, Elbert Johnson, took an auto trip to Hartford Wedresday. Motored from Philadelphia. Mrs, Miriam Hall, Misses Mao and Nellie' Hall and Harry Hall of Phila- delphia_spent the week with Mrs, Car- rie Gardner and Mrs. Ella Beebe. The trip was made in a touring car owned and driven by Mr. Hall. Birthday Surprise Party. Roy Leffingwell Beard was pleasant- iy surprised at his home Monday even- ing when a number of friends gathered to celebrate his 21st birthday. Vocal and instrumental music was heard and many interesting and_amusing games were played. Misses Elsie and Fvelyn Beard served dainty refreshments on the veranda, which was prettily light- ed with Japanese lanterns. All-Day Meeting. The annual all-day meeting of the Mission circle of the Baptist church was held at the home of Mrs. Grace Peckham in Franklin Wednesday. At noon dinner was served on the lawn to about 150, including guests from New York, Rehoboth, Mass, Hartford, Willimantic, Fitchville, Bozrah and Norwich. At 230 p. m. the regular meeting was opened. All joined heartily in singing Thou Art My Rock, and Sun- shine on the Hill Psalm 23 was re- peated in_ uniscn, followed by prayer by Rev. Thomas H. Peabody. Open My Eyes That I May See was pleas- ingly rendered by Rev. Lawrence O. Gates. Rev. Edward W. Smith gave an interesting address on China. Mt Smjth and family have recently re- turned after spending 14 years in China. Mrs. Smith and daughters ap- peared in native costumes, while Miss Smith recited Chinese Nursery Rhymn. The solo Smiles and Frowns by Mrs Bailey was greatly cnjoyed. The of- fering amounted to $18.48. The bene- diction was pronounced by Rev. James C. Young. Sunday Services. Sunday morning at the Baptist church the pastor, Rev. L. O. Gates will preach on In Remembrance of Me. I Cor. 11: 24. The ordinance of the Lord’s supper will be observed. Sun- day school as usual. At 7.30 p. m. the B, Y. P meeting will be led by Dea- con C. E. Ellls. Subject, The Conse- cration of Home Life. The Pilgiim quartette will sing. ROAD SOCIETY Johnson-Billings Wedding at Home of the Bride's Parents. At the residence of Mr. and Ars. Sanford N. Billings at Taugwonk Mon- day at 7 p. m, their youngest daugh- ter, Priscilla Alden, became the bride of Ernest Parker Johnson of Spring- field, Mass. The double ring ceremony was performed by the bride’s former pastor, Rev. George B. Spalding, now of Cocoanut Grove, Fla. The bride wore white satin with long net over- dress and tulle vell, which was fasten- ed with a wreath of gardenias. She carried a shower houquet of bride roses and maidenhair ferns. She was attended by her niece, Miss Jennie Billings, of Springfield, gowned in pink Georgette crepe with pink rosebuds in her hair. She carried pink roses. The ribbon bearers, nieces of the bride, were Pmmeline Billings and Louise Wheeler, and the flower girls, also nieces of the bride, Linda Wheeler and Mildred Miner, were all gowned in white, with pink ribbons. Master Elias Miner, nephew of the bride, was ring- bearer. The best man was Sanford N. Biliings, Jr. The ushers were Farns worth Wheeler and Donald Wheeler. The bridal party entered the room as the wedding march from Lohengrin was played by Miss Martha Gallup Williams of Mystic, who gave several other selections during the ceremony. The house was prettily decorated, pink and white being the color scheme. The screen before which the bride and groom stood was of laurel, with pink and white flower border, while above their heads hung an iliuminated dec- orated wedding bell. About _sixty guests from Willimantic. Springfield, New London, Mystic. North Stonington, Old tic and Stonington. The bride re- ceived many beautiful and useful gifts of cut glass, siiver,, inen and china. The groom zave his best man and ush- ers gold cuff links, while his gift to his bride was a gold chain with a dia- mond lavalliere. After a reception and wedding sup- per, Mr. and Mrs. Johnson left by au- tomobile for a trip of two weeks, after were present which they will return to Springfield, Mass., where a newly furnished home at 46 Whittier avenue awaits them. They will be at home after Oct. 1st. FITCHVILLE School Opening Deferred—Baptist Pastor Returns from Vacation. Mrs. F. H. Thompson of Willimantic is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Nelson Winchester. Michael McManus, James Gough, Miss Nellle McManus, Miss Rose Mc- Manus and Miss Katie McManus, all of Arctic. R. I, and Andrew Gough of Norwich were visitors Sunday at the home of Mrs. Margarot McManus. Owing to the infantile paralysis the local schools will not open until Sept. 25, a weelk later than usual. Ellsworth Smith was a visitor In ‘Willimantic Sunday. Miss Philomena Pyne and Miss Mad- eline Ashford of Pawtucket, R. I, are visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Willlam Kelley. Baptist Church Service: Rev. Georse H. Chambers, pastor.of the Baptist church, has returned from his vacation and will resume his labors Sunday, Sept. 84. At the morning service ‘he will preach on the subject of The Belicvers Walk. Communion will follow. Following the communion service will be the Sunday school. The evening service will be held at 7.30. The pastor will speak on the subject Election Unto Salvation. P mesting will bs held Thursday dvenims at 1.30. The cost of maintenance of the dykes of Holland is about $3,000,000 a year, twenty cars—most of them acl “racer};“ driven by American speed kings. The Paige won that gruelling contest—not be- It had traveled 706 a field of owledged cause it was the fastest car—but because it That, also, is one excellent reason why your :\téxt car should be a New Series Fairfield “Six-46."" PAIGE-DETROIT MOTOR CAR CO., DETROIT, MICH, 7 < ; was the most reliable car. It went through without a so much as openin, entire 706 miles. T , is why Paige cars will always win if the race is only long eneont:jgh and rough enough ' to be a real test of urance. THAMES SQUARE GARAGE ; Frank Sterry, Manager, Phone 654 Norwich, Conn. single stop—without Zh s 2 2 Y the hood during the ; 9 x 4 t is why it won. That 7 Wi AR\ ) 7 =71 i g NEW SERIES FAIRFIELD #SIX-46" SEVEN PASSENGER $1375 £. 0. b. Detroit NEW SER! #SIX-38 IES FLEETWOOD . " FIVE PASSENGER 5 $1090£. 0. b. Detrolt. 2 P GALES FERRY Piazza Party—Mock Marriage at Coun- try Club House Provides Diversion— The Week’s Visitors. Mrs. Frank Aplin gave a sweater party from three to five o'clock ¥riday afternoon, on the veranda amid palms and hydrangeas. Most of the ladies were knitting or crocheting sweaters, of different colors. Russian tea was served with cake. Among those pres- ent were, Mrs. E, W. Jones, Mrs. A. C. Risdon, Mrs. Lucius Wightman, Miss Caroline B. Freeman, Mrs. Delphine sh, Mrs. Edward H. Latimer, Mrs. nny A. Molthrop, Miss Caroline B. eman and the Misses Mathewson. Mock Marriage at Club House. A clever farce was successfully pre- sented at the Gales Ferry Country club house Saturday evening, when Geors: ana, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gales Ferry Tennis Court was married to the Count Re-Club. It was the first soclety wedding held in the new club house. The decorations of laurel and hyérangeas were artistically arranged. The color scheme being green and white. The wedding march_ from Lobengrin was plaved by Mrs. Beaver of Richmond Hills. The ceremony went smoothly _until the clergyman asked if any one knew just cause why this man should not take this woman, to be his wedded wife, when the sheriff appears for Miss Cut Out and states the count is engaged to her, and con- fusion arises, Georgiana is in a state of collapse, and excitement ns. Matters are finally arranged, Miss Cut Out to accept a money set- tlement, and the clergyman proceeds with the ceremony. The bride was gowned In white lace, with veil and carried a bouquet of Queen Anne lace. Her only ornament was a string of shell pearls, the gift of the groom. The happy couple were showered with confett! as they proceeded out of the club house. The wedding _ gifts were sold at auction to pay the settle- ment allowed. Miss Cut Ou The cast of the company carryi the play to a successful Bride, George Hughes; Richard Ames; mald of honor, Regin- ald Ashbey; best man, _Marion ng issue was: bridegroom, Rogers; bridesmaids, Oliver Wulf_and Robert ‘Church; ushers, Margaret Wil- son, Beatrice Jones; bride’s mother, Allen DuMont; bride’s father, Mil- dred Steele; flower girls, Donald Du- Mont, Bruce DuMont; Miss Cut Oui Miss Bessle Ames; sheriff, Gordon Peck; minster, Walter M. Bucking- ham. The sale of the presents and the bride's cake, which was awarded Mrs. Bronson of Richmond Hills, R. L. net- ted a good sum for the club treasury, which house, a sit now stands is free from debt. ‘The affalr was under the direction of Miss Bessle Ames of Yon kers, N. Y. assisted by Miss Marjorie Mann of Putnam. Ice cream was pn sale and dancing closed the evening's programme. Social and Personal Notes. Alfred E. Rogers of Balboa Canal zone arrived In the village last Satur- day, the guest of his sister, Mrs. Del- phine Fish. Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Fowler of Mt Vernon, N. Y., and Mr. Bush of Chi- cago were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Splein for the week end, com- in ghere in Mr. Fowler's yacht, the Kathmar. 3 W. F. Browning of New :Brighton, Staten Island, who has been the guest of his sister, Mrs. Edwin 'W. Jones of Twin Oakes cottage, returned Tues- day evening. Hughes of Troy, N. Y., re- ‘turned to that place Sunday. Mrs. Willam Brooks of Hartford, aud, her gister-in-law, Miss Brooks, motored to the village Saturday and Wwere guests. of Mrs. Brooks' mother, Mrs. Oelphine Fish. They returned to Hartfprd, Sunday, accompanied _ by iere, sister of _ Mrs. Brooks, who will spend some days with her. Miss Kate B. Culver of the Navy Yard, had as her guests at the Colver cottage at Willimantic, Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene LaFontaine, = Mrs. Henry W. Hurlbutt and Mrs. Fanny A. Molthrop, who were taken there by Miss Colver's brother, Courtland C. Colver, in his automobile. Home From Camp Ground. Rev. James M. Potter and Mrs. Pot- ter and son, Donald, returned to the pursonage Monday, having spent the week at Willimantic Camp ground. Mrs. Harmon L. Perkins and grand- daughters, Mary and Madeline Birch, returned ‘the first of the week from Willimantic, where they have been during the camp meeting and Ep- worth League institute, stopping at the Gales Ferry cottage. Mr. and Mrs. Allyn L Perkins and son, Robert Allyn Perkins, of Groton, were guests of Mrs. J. A. Birch with Miss Susan Perkins of Brice Hill, Gro- ton, on Sunday. The family of Otto Wulf returned to their home in Norwich last week ow- ing to the illness of Mrs. Wulf. BOZRAH Rev. Edward H. Smith from China to Preach Tomorrow—S. E. Gates Pain- fully Injured, Rev. Edward H. Smith of Norwich Town, who has spent several years in China as a missionary, will preach in the Congregational church Sunday, Sept. 2, at the morning and evening services, Mrs. Mary Avery and Mrs. Rhoda Miner spest Thursday with Mrs. Charles Browning of Plain HilL Lumberman Injured. S. E. Gates of Bolton Notch, who has been working for Charles Geist- hardt cutting lumber, cut his foot bad- Iy Thursday. Dr. W. K. Tingley was called and took eleven stitches to close the wound, Mr. and Mrs. Willlam R. Browning of Rehoboth, Mass., are spending a few days with Mrs. Browning's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John H. Miner. Mrs. Willi#s Long spent Thursday with Mrs. 1. J. Miner. Edwin E. Lafhrop is putting up a silo. Were at Mrs. Peckham’s. Many from this place attended the missionary meeting held a: Mrs. Grace H. Peckham’'s Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Pendleton spent Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. E. E. Lathrop. Mr. and Mrs. Anson Burgess have returned home after a week's vacation spent at Noank. Miss Olive Bishop has returned to her home in Yantic after spending & | weel with her grandmother, Mrs, O. Bishop. Mrs. Albert G. Avery and daughters, Rachel and Ruth, and Mrs. Rhoda Miner spent Friday with Mrs. Jabez Lathrop. SOUTH LYME Miss Lizzie Reers, whe has been vis- iting Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Payne, has re- turned to Bridgeport as the guest of Judge AMred Beers. Mrs. Laura Peck and son Frank have returned from a visit to Block Island. Mrs. Katle Champion of Glastonbury is a guest of Mrs, F. C. Payne. Seth A. Chadwick of East Lyme was calling on friends here this week. 1t is rumored that the Rocky Neck farmhouse has béen rented to out of town parties. Mrs. B. P. Stanhope s still at the shore. 3 z Mrs. Julia’ Littlefleld and daughter Mabel, also Mrs. Willlam Wardenburgh and her sister, Mrs. R. 'W. Chadwick, were calling on friends here this week. Mrs. Charles H. 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