Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, June 16, 1917, Page 9

New Lom!on county ing This Afternoon—Berry Late—Personal Notes.' At the Baptist Sunday scheol June 10th on the trip to Paiestine, the Mauretania - was 294 miles ahead of the Aquetania -and the distance be- tween the two ships is now so great, that it 1s doubtful if the Aquetania catches up with the leading ship dur- ing the remainder of the voyage. Thp losing &hip will give a ‘banguet for the whole school when the trip is ended. Officers Elected. The Baptist Young People's Union held_the monthly business meeting and sociat Friday_exgning at the res- Tence of ofr. and Are mma w. Beckwith, The<semi-ani _election of officers resulted as - ‘Presi- dent, Mrs. Clarence W." nemum (ro- elected); . vice' president, Mrs. Maurice B. Caswell; secretary, M avieve Fring: treasurer, Miss Em! Bab- cock, (re-elected). _ A Fire Garden. When ‘Town Clerk Henry L. Bailey of Groton, as lecal director ef food appointed Charles Q. Eldredge supply, of Old Mystic, as one of his special deputies,” he prabably was awars the fact that Mr. Edredge had a®local reputation as a tiller ‘of -the soik A view of his large gardén’ it thls time is an interesting sight. The . sea- con has been very late with t0o-much rain and very little sun. Notwith- standing these handicaps, garden peas in his garden are 28 inches high and commenced to bloom Friday, June 8. Farly eabbage have fair heads and onions from sets, and turnips from seed have. heen used from the garden for some time. Potatoes have -been hoed out three times and promise well for digging the Fourth of July. Beans and corn show up well and he antic- ipates string beana by Juiy: ist. +'< School ‘Meeting. When the Twifth school district of ton heMd its annual meeting, Mon- evening, Charles Q. Eldredge pre- sided and the officers were reelected excepting the clerk, Willlam R. Hull, who -declined .reelection. Rey. Fred Fugene Coburn .was. elected. -clerk. The report of the commitiee, Alphon- so I Schocnover and treasurer Hor- ace O. Wiliams were presentéd and accepted Flag Raising Today. The Baptist church will held a pub- lic patriotic service 'and flag raising this (Sunday) afternoon at 4 o'clock. Abel P. Tanner of New London will deliver an address on _ Patriotism. Brief addresses wil be made byRev. George R. Atha of Groton borough, on Boy Scouts, William I. Spicer, of No- ank on Red Cross Work, Rev. Wel- come E. Bates of Mystic, .on Home Guard._ A delegation of ‘Bey~ Bcouts from Groton wil be present. A de!k- egation €3Red; Crod from Woank, Mystic rfi%&’lromuu« A 'un ‘D aof Myetic Home Guard are expected. The patriotic music will be in charze of Clarence W. Beckwith. Charles Q. Eldredge will serve as presiding offi- cer. The flag raising -outside of the church il he .a. special feature at the close of the exercises. Pupils Have Pienic. The pupils of the fifth, sixth, sev- enth and_eighth grades’ of the -Old Mystic school held a pienic Saturd®y at the bunga'ow at Riverside farm. Miss Jennie _Eidred, principal, _and Mrs. Halsey E. Parker, teacher of the fifth and ‘sixth grades attended the picnie. Mrs. Clarence W. Beckwith pleas- antly entertained the Baptist Ladies’ Aid society Wednesday afternoon. Berry Season Lats. The strawberry seasom is very late, ewing to so much cool weather, and iack of sun. Matters Talked About. Theodore Johnson and Elisha N. Davis took an auto ride to North Stonington, Saturday morning and attended Ye O} Singing School in Grange hail Joshua Leeds Burrows and Harold Ferguson have returned to Passaic,| after a visit to Mr. Burrows' parents, Mr. and Mrs. Atbert. W. Rurrows. John DeGraw of Brooklyn, spent the week-end here with Mr. and Mrs. J. Harold Williams. 3 Miss Agnés Chapman left Monday morning for Northfteld, where she in- tends to spend the summer. Miss Bertha Crane Tamb has re- turned to her dufiés’ as teacher. at East Orange, N. J., afier « rest st the Lamb hnm;&ua in Ledyard, and also with her & Carl Weiman, Lebanon, N. Slvumy sixth Birthday. Mrs. Courtland Lamb of Ledyard spent June 6th, her 76th birthday with her granddaughter, Mrs. - James A. Lawrence of, Centre =Groton, Mrs. Lawrence -baed a’birthday cake for her grandmother and made the day a very enjoyable ‘one. - - Quincy McGuire and his brother, Daniel McGuire of Albany, are epend- ‘nx a few days at the MeGuire home- stead in the Burnet's Corners distrist. Miss Annie “E.° “hes returned from a lengthy to relatives in Massachusetts and Rhode' Island. Conadrt Tomorraw. The Baptist Sunday. school poned the Children's day l" until next Stunday owing to the rain storm of Sunday. Raymond 8. Case of Bridgeport is spending a few days hers with ioecal friends. Beautiful Wistaria at Luce Residence —Hareld Seuthgate, hmwly of Norwich, to Join Nuvy, One of the pretty sights in the vi lage is the large wi: cHimbing over the front of the C. J. Luce residence in Pennsylvania avenue. It is_greatly admired by all passersby, There- is another stalk on the south side of the mansion which .is- far more beautiful than _the one in front.and to be more abundantly suppHed - blos- goms ihan the fermer. Ou:‘oin:umn: bers of the family states it is impossi- ble at times o have the windows open owing to the strong fragrance of the blooms. Harold Barretf and a friend Hartford are at _the Barrett m Arthur Lockwood of Stamford ars at Crescent Beach fof the summer. Mr. Southgate spert Sunday ‘at his home in Norwioh. Mr. and Mrs, G“%B C&l g sna. ey ifiged db pass the summer months here. ‘Willlam Rheinholtz of West Hlval spent the week end at his cottage. Tower Operator Ira D. S. ’En}ex has purchased a roadster. Wil Enlist. " Harold Sot -Cf Norwich, *‘who succeeded Elmer Maynard at the local | A. & P. store, resighs ‘in a shart time and will join the United States navy. Mr. Southgate has the best wishes of many iocal friends and hopes that he will return to” Niantic at the. end of his enlistment. ' Portable bungalow is being erected at the grove for Miss Fortier af Brooklyn, N. Y. Contractor, E. X. Beckwith has a force of men on the work. William N. Tubbs is employed by T. J. Hill in his store. Miss Frances Luce has returned af- ter a week's visit .to-. Mrs. George Coulter in Waterbury. Mr. and Mrs. Lansing of \;v York are at the grove for the Seas Mr. and Mrs. West of xnsc Hart- ford passed Monday at their . cottage Gives Luncheon. Mrs. Maurice A. Wilson of' New London, who s stajying with her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Dickinson, gave a luncheon to the members of the local Sunshine soclety Thursday after- noon. Ivan Coulter and sister, Miss Mar- | garet, of Waterbury are visiting rela- tives in town. George Coulter iof “Waterbury: spent Sunday here. * Frank Spring ls lampman for the railroad company,.taking theiplace of John Hoffman, who is stationed at ghe railroad bridge, . - Clarence Faulkner is working for E. K. Beckwith at Crescent Beach Elias B. Manwaring of New Haven has arrived fér the season. Lawrence Spencer pacsed Sinday at his home in Salem, making the trip on his_bicycle. The management of the Morton house gave a danhce Saturday evening. There was a good attendance, about 40 couples being on the floor. GARDNER LAKE Gates Hill School Pupils Entertain With Pleasing Program—House Party at Pollock Cottage. Miss Neliie-: Gray - of Coichester, teacher at the Gates IIill district, gave an entertainment at the schoolhouse Tuesday evening to which she ex- tended an invitation to Mr. De Corse and pupils of the Bulkley disirict and the parents of both school pupils. Su- pervisor Young showed some stereo- scopic_views which were much enjoy- ed. The spelling contest was won hy Miss Sophia Dunn. Sandwiches, <ake and lemonade were served. An un- usual nuntber was present and all were pleased with the school work. Miss Gray has proved an efficient teacher. Miss Pollock Entertains. Miss Martha Pellock, formerly of Norwich, now of Brookline, Mass.; gave a small house party at the Pol- lock summer residence =y Garinen Lake Tuesday, the 12th. e hostess arranged for an informal dance. The ushers were E. S. Mackey, E. Palian- digham and B. Bell of Boston. General News. Miss Ethel Champlin is visiting in Hartford and Bristol. Mrs. Ela Champlin home from Yantic. Richard Purles and Donald Mem- mott of Brookivn are the first to ar- rive at Camp Massapea Charles Randall of New- London i vigiting at Charles Gardner's. David Adams of Norwich was a wedk end visitor at O. F. Boynton's. HANOVER Two Babies Christened on Children Day—Start on New Parish Hou: Children's day was observed in the Congregational church last Sunday by a special program in the evening. At the merning eservice two baies were baptized, Herbert Durican Rollason, Jr., and Angus Park Way. Mrs. N. L. Grelg of Dayville was at ihie: Doty o b parents, Mr. and-Mrs. Angus Park, during the week. . Worked for Soldiers and Sailors. Members of the W. C. T. T. et Monday afterncon at the home of Mrs. James Bennett and worked on articles to go in the box for the soldiers and sailors. The Senior C. E. meeting _Sunday evening will be led by Miss Mary M. Kusian. ‘Miss Maria Delaney of North Gros- venordale is at her-home for the sum- mer vacation. Start on New Building. Work has started on ‘the new parish house. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Cripps and Mr, and_Mrs. Willlam Campbell motored to South Framingham to.attend the Tedding of their sister. has returned SOUTH LYME > Miss Baufman of.Decatur, 11, was & recent guest of Mrs. F.. C. Payne. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Waterhouse were grer Sunday guests of frisnds as Deep iver. A large number attendefi_the exhibi- tion at the Vocational school at New London. Miss Arline Champion, teacher in East Haddam school, is hoine for a few dags to attend her sister’s graduation hilip Peck is _to .be one of- the duates at the Vocational school et o Tandon: i‘flmwm z‘;“:n legve for college at Spr Mrs. Arthur Miner fs slowly retover ing from a long, serious illness, C. R. Waterhouse and FranksChap- man have enlisted in the First -Co. Coast artillery, New_ London, Mrs. E. P. Welch of Ashaway, R. I, has been visiting her- husband hers- Mr. Welch is caretaker at the Niant M':::uen Fish and Guana company’s Dl School closes for the “year in the Seventh district the 20th. The' teachér, Miss Powell, will return’ {6 her home in New Haven. Charies Marble. left Wednesday morning for California, where he-will e employed. B has been spending & few flty- with his parents at Roeckland, B Mr and “g\ George K] and chil- ren spent Saturday . afternoon . .in Westerly and North Stonington. More hinery arrived at- the mill S rs._Elmer Main_ spent..Tuesday . Jesse Fish in Wed.efly GOSHEN Funeral of Jeremiah Stark, Who Was One of Town’s Substantial Ci Gardens Yield Early Vegetables. The funeral of Jeremiah Stark was held from his home Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. There was a large af- tendance. The servide was conducted by Rev. G. C. Pollock of Norwich. Nearer, My God, to Thee, and The “Christian’s Good Night were sung by Mrs. Church. There were beautiful ‘forms of white roses and pink carna- tions. The bearers were F. G. Stark, . A. Lathrop, E. H. McCall and J. A, Randall. Burial was in the family lot in’ the Goshen cemetery. Jeremiah Stark nad resided in Boz- rah but mest of his life was spent here at the old home.where he was born. He believed agriculture the most use- ful, the most healthful and the most nob'e employment of man. He added to the home farm from time to time, the old homestead, at present consist- ing of several hundred acres. Some years ago one of the branches of ger- eral farming he made a success of was | the raising of peaches. He was an at- i téndant at and supporter of the Goshdn church. In politics he was a staunch republican. As a citizen of the town- i ship and a kind neighbor he will be | greatly missed. He leaves a brother, Dr. C. E. Stark, of Norwich, and a sister, Mrs. C. S. Holbrook, residing here. [ . Attended Graduation, } A number from here attended the duating exercises in Grange hall Wednesday evening. Early Vegetables. “Vegetables thus early from the home garden are being supplied to_the farm- er's table, native strawberriés are also promising a good crop. Word received from a ranchman residing in Rocky Ford, Col, is that he has planted 100 acres of beans this year. Sunday (tomorrow) there will be the Children's day exercises at 1.30 p. m. and preaching service at 2 p. m. "GRISWOLD Grange Visitation—Farewell Reeeption and Gift of Gold fer Rev. E. W. Har- rison. . C. Frank Morgan was graduated from the State Normal school at Wil- limantic last week Friday. | Trirty members of Plainfie'd jsrange visited Pachaug Grange last week Thursday evening and gave an excellent programme at the lecturer's hour. Cake and jce cream was servcd by Pachaug grange. { Mrs. George Tanner of Ekonk vis- ited last week with her dauchter, Mrs. Harry Holmes. Mrs. Walted Truesdell last week her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. D. Adams of Providence, R. I Miss Susie Morgan entertained over Sunday Miss Leaner B. Bromley of Providence, School in the Second district closed entertained last week Friday with specia] exer- cises. Farewell Reception. About thirty members of Pachaug society gathered at the homn of Dea- con and Mrs. E. A. Geers Saturday evening, June 2, to give Rev. E. V Harrison, pastor of the First Con gregational church for the past seven months, a farewell reception. During the evening games were played by the voung peeple. A quartette, Miss Mil- dred and Bertha Montzomery, W. B. Slontgomery and Harold Geer, san: thére was a reading by W. B. Mont- gomery, E. W. Harrison gave two readings in a pieasing manner. Com- mendatory remarks concerning Mr. Harrison’s_work in the church were made by W. B. Montgomery and Dea- con E. A. Geer. Deacon Geer pre- sented Mr. Harrison, in behalf of the company twenty dollars in gold, which was_received by Mr. Harrison with much surprise and acknowledged with appreciation. He regretted that he felt called to part with the people of Griswold and to go back to his na- tive state and take up the same work in _a larger fieid. Cake and ice cream was served. Personal Men Miss Mary Fisher of Norwich and John O. Peckham of Preston called on fricnds in town recently. LEFFINGWELL Mtalmg of L. P. Club at Home of Mrs. William ley. Mies B. Partridge of Groton was an over Sunday guest of Miss Ella Lef- fingwell. Mrs. Albert Wiliams of Norwich spent Sunday at the home of M. O. Swan. Mrs. C. E. Eliis, Misses Ruth and Myra Eilis, Miss Eisie Beard, John H. and Charles L. Rathbone attended the rally at the First Baptist church of Norwich Tuesday evening. Rev. Lawrence O. Gates is spending several days at Newton Theological in- stitute. Mrs. T. C. Lefingweil and daughter, Miss Mildred Lefingwell, have been spending a few days with Mrs. Fran- ces Morgan of Hartford. Entertained Club, Mrs. Wiliiam Risley entertained the L. P. club at her home Wednesday. During the afternoon a pleasing enter- tainment was given, including music, a reading by Curtiss White and a reci- tation by Robert Risley. Mrs. Arthur Boynton and Miss Hall of Norwich were guests of Mrs. Wil- ltam Risley Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Amburn and son, Clarence H. Amburn, are spend- ing the week end with Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hill of Hartford. Rev. T. H. Peabody will preach at the Baptist church Sunday morning at ‘11 o'clock. Sunday school at 12.15 p. m. At 7.30 p. m. the B. ¥. P. U. will meet,. with Deacon C. E. Ellis as 'Radfir SOUTH GRISWOLD -:Rey. John-Thompson was prevented by the rain from attending the min- “isters’ meeting in Uncasville Mon- ¥ 6. Burdick has a fores of men at_work on the highway. Ransom H. Young was in Norwich on_business Tupesday. Mrs. Jobn Thompson has been in Boston this week attending com- mericement at Simmons College where her daughter, Gladys Loeson Thomp- son was graduated. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Parker of Preston City- were calling on friends ang relatives in town recently. Miss Daisy Benjamin is employed by the American Thermos Bottle Ce. in_Norwich, Mrs. E. H. Clarke and daughter have returned home after spending several days with Mrs. Clarids daughter at Indian Orchard, Mass. ‘When the Ladies’ Aid soclety was entertained Wednesday afternoon by Mrs. Sterry H. Kinnie. . The after- noon was spent making -patchwork. |2lans for-the strawberry supper wers completed. Mrs. Carrie Bowker and grandchil- dren, John and Lois Bowker, have re- turned home after 5 several days with Mrs. Bowker's sister, Mrs. Harriet . Palmer in South Griswold. C. E. Benjamin was a recent busi- ness caller in Norwich. VOLUNTOWN B. Y. P. U. Elects Officers and Ap: ~ points Committee—Grammar School Graduating Exercises — LM Bonds Purchased. The B. Y. P. U. held the annual business méetirig in the ckapel on Monday evening. The following offi- cers were elected and committees ap- pointed: Morris J. Anderson, president: Miss Bertha Gallup, vice president; Miss Bertha E. Lewls, sécretary and treas- urer; Miss Emma Maine, organist. Devotional_committee—Mrs. C. Bliv. en, Mrs. J. 'W. Lewis, Mrs. Ritchotte. Membership Committee — Alexander Tanner, Mrs. J. B. Knowles, Miss Em- ma Maine, Social Committee—Miss Bertha B. Lewis, Miss Dora Miner, Miss Iva Rice and Miss Florence Knowles. Floral Committee—Justin Andrews, Ola Tanner, Mrs. Ritchotte, Miss Ca- therine Riddell, Mrs. J. H. Hoover, Miss Dorothy Scranton. School Graduation. The graduating exercises of the Voluntown Grammar school were held in Union hall Tuesday evening. The programme_follow: Spring Song, chorus; folk dance, Delia Dorothy Dupont, Jeannette La- moine, Amore Magrey, Yvonne and Louise Magrey; Independence Bell, Flora Dupont; ' exhibition = grammar lesson, graduating class; Night, cho- rus; The Land of the White Ele phant, Ernest Dupant; plano solo, The Lawn, Dozina Dupant; Sugar Produc- tion and Refining, Elijah Gaudette; sons, Lula Larkin and cherus: Tam- ing the Mississippi; Dozina Dupont; On Venice Waters, chorus; Story of the Seedless Oranze, Luke Larkin; presentation of diplomas by Super- visor G. L. Young; To the Hermit Thrush, Flora Dupont and chorus. The graduating class included: Flo- ra Dupont, Dozina Dupont, Luke Lar- kin, Ernest Dupont and Bilijah Gau- dette. After the presentation of ai- plomas Mr. Young gave the class an address concerning the present crisis and how all could help their country by planting, etc. Children’s Day Cencert. The Sunday school of the Paptist church gave a Children's Day con- cert in the church Sunday evening, which was well presented ana well at- tended. Variety Supper. The Ladies’ Society of the Baptist church served a variety supper in the chapel Wednesday ecvening. A large crowd was present. Bought Liberty Bonds. Several about town purchased Lib- erty bonds. liam Jordan, Jr.. of Clyde, is at his home here for a few da: A large party of friends of Mis: Lena Lachapelle hung her a June box at her home Wednesday evening. Mrs. Willlam Brown and daughter Miss Elizabeth Parron of Boston are isiting relatives here. AMiss Marion Briggs is spending a R. vacation at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George S. Briggs. 3 Mr. ands Mrs. William Crawford went in jheir automobile to Ware, Mass., last Saturday and came back Sunday night. They visited at the home of Mr. Crawford’s mother. Two weeks ago they spent the week-end at Clinton, Mass, LISBON Conference of Six Churches to Be Held the 20th—Graduating Exercises of Town Schools—Mrs. J. G. Burr to Teach in North Stoningten. The conference of six churches will be held with Newent church Wednes- day, June 20. The program will be as follows: Mornig session, 11.a. m.; or- gan prelude: Doxology; invocation: responsive reading: hymn; scripture reading, Rev. H. D. Rollason, Han- over; anthem; prayer, Rev. Arthur Barwick, Plainfleld: hymn; sermon, Rev., Samuel H. Howe, D. D., Norwich, subject, The Reasonableness of Re- ligion: hymn; benediction. 12.30 to 2, dinner and social hour. Afternoon session: Pralse service; business: sddress by Rev. J. Beverldge Lee, D. D., New London; hymn; bene- diction. Graduating Exercises. Friday evening, June 8, graduath exercises f¥f all the schools in town were held at the church. The platform was decorated with dogwood, ilace and ferns. A large audience listened to the following program: Song and pantomime, America, Alice Connors and school: invocation, Rev. W. J. Reynolds; Work, O. E. Lowell: Review of the School Year, Louis Rabinowitz, New- ent: class in arithmetic, grade 8, Miss McNamara, Learned school; song, 1 Hear You Calling Me, Ethel Richards, Ruth Allen: The First Telegram, Earl Phillips; class in analysis and parsing, Miss Kilroy, Blissville school; song, I Saw a_Ship a-Safling, Sarah Rabino- witz, Sadie Michnick New England Weather, Mark Twain, by E. Cordilia Smith; class in readiffg. Miss Casey, Blissvilie school; Aunty Dolefid’s Visit, Rachel Nadler; Saturday Morning, Jacob Nadler; song, Santa Luéla, five children, Newett echool; presentation of diplomas, Supervisor A. L. Young: address, Mrs. J. G. Burr; national hymn. The graduates were E. Cordelia Smith, Rachel Nadler, Farl L. Phil- 1ips, Jacob Nadler, Louis Rabinowitz. Picnic on the Green. Wednesday of this week the school united in holding a picnic on the green at Newent. It is a Tegret to parents as weil as puplls that Mrs. Burr leaves this year for a school in North Stonfngton, as her influence through this central dis- trict of the town has extended to the whole community. Children’s Day Tomorrow. Sunday ‘morning there will be a short sermon for the children by the pastor, followed by a Childrens’ day program Dby the .choir and Sunday sehool. Canning Demonstrations. Two canning demonstrations will be given by Miss Campbell, women's county agent, in this town Frida June 29. At 9 o'clock a. m. she wil be at Newent schoolhouse, and at 2 gclock . m. at the echodihouss at the en Mrs. F. L. Kanahan, Mrs. J. H. Kon nedy, Mrs. H. J. Kendall anl Mrs. James Graham attended the meeting of, the home conservation committees in’ New London Tuesday. Mrs. Earl Frink and son of Norwieh were visitors at Mrs. J. H. Kennedy's Wednesday. Hope for Russ After all, Russia, doesn't look so much worse than-Austria did a cou- ple of yvears ago. She may vet wake up and su‘lke out—chiclso Herald. address, Nothing Without | . LEDYARD Exercises of Children’s Day Held on .u.‘nykflmm—'l.-‘.llnlfl a Pair—Poquetanuck Guild Enter- “tained. mldm'l Day exércises which were to be held in the Congregational church Sunday morning were post- poned on account of rain until Sun- day afternoon at 4 o'clock when they were held. The church was decorated with flowers. A large flag hung over the platform. A cantata was rendered B e s 3 was aiven Miss Nellle Geer for her able and ing care in which the little were trained, ‘s all did excellent work. Prominent parts were taken by ~Mrs. Leslie Gray, Miss Florence Geer and Miss Luna Askley. Rev. G. F. Goodenou; offered prayer at the opening and addressed the chil- dren at the close. Miss Lulu Ledger of Hartford is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Al- bert Selzer. Pigs Expensive. Frank G. Maynard and Eimer Bab- cock purchased two pairs of pigs from a farmer in Lebanon and paid 316 a pair. Mrs. Olin H. Avery, who has been a patient in a Hartford hospital, has improved in health and has returned to_her home in this place. ™Mr. and Mrs. Albert Spafford, who have been staying a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Olin H. Avery, returned Thursday to their home in Glaston- bury. Guild Meets. The Ladies’ Guild of St. James' church, Poquetanuck. met with Mrs. Arthur D. Barrett all day Thursday. Three quilts were tied and other work was done. The next meeting will be held with Mrs. Murphy in Poquetan- uck, Thursday next. China the Theme. The missionary meeting of the Con- gregational church'was held Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. G. F. Goodenough. China. was the subject discussed and several members took part. A very pleasant meeting resulted. Miss Nellle Geer attended the ordi- nation of Rev. Emmons White at Say- brook Friday. MONTVILLE Old Folks’ Concert—Graduating Exe cises at Palmer Memorial School— Gift for Principal Murphy—Social Notes. An 014 Folks' concert under the di- rection of Miss Edith Hugsard will be one of the social features soon. The proceeds will be used by the La- dies’ smociety of the Union Baptist church for eurrent expenses. James McArdle of Boston is visit- ing his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth McAr- dle. Motored to New Britain. James Murphy, principal of the Pal- mer Memoria! school, and Carlos E. Wheeler, supervisor of schools. mo- tored to New Britain Wednesday to visit the voecational schools Gift for P al. The graduating exercises of the Pal- mer Memorial school were held in Robertson’s . hall last evening. The graduating class presented Mr. Mur- phy a pair of Knight of Columbus cuff buttons. FHenry Allen, Roy Johnson, Everett Chapman and William Watt motored to_Rocky Point recently. Miss Gertrude Rogers spent Mon- day in Hartford. Miss Josephine Hart of South Cov- entry spent the week-end with her mother, Mrs. Moses Hart. Miss Grace Wood. a student nurse at Lawrence Hospital, New Tondon, called on friends in town Monds¥. Mrs. Ida Woodmaney and Master Clinton Sharpe spent Wednesday with friends in East Lyme. Farewell Party. Joseph Lioyd Hickey, son of Deputy Sheriff ana Mrs. M. J. Hickey, was given a farewell party Monday even- ing when about 40 friends paid him a visit. Games, music and dafcing helped pass a very pleasant evening. Refreshments were served. Mr. Hickey has enlisted in the Yeo- man class of the navy. He is one of Montville’s most popular younz men: the young people regret hls departure as he is the leading violinist of the town, having an orchestra of his own. He has the best wishes of many friends. (News items for this column_must be signed when sent to The Bulle- tin, if the sender wishes them used. -—Correspondence Editor.) GLASGO Residents Sorrow for Death of Post- master Gauthler—Ladies’ Aid Society Entertained. The death of Henry L. Gauthier, postmaster at Glasgo, means the loss to the community of 2 good citizen, who was kind and obliging in every way and who made many friends who sympathize with his wife, left with an infant less than a year old. Mrs. Gauthier left Wednesday morning for a stay of several weeks with relatives who attended the funeral services Tuesday morning. Mr. and_Mrs. Byron P. Young were caliers at W. G. Burdick’s Wednesday, mraking the trip from Sterling in Mr. Young’s recently purchased car. The Tadies' Aid society was pleas- antly entertained by Mrs. Sterry Kin- ney Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Walter Thorpe is week with her aunt, Mrs, dick. %endlng a G. Bur- Plan Strawberry Supper. Plans were made at the Ladies’ Aid society for a strawberry supper. Miss W. F. Green of Hartford is the guest of Mrs. W. G. Burdlck. There were no services at the local church Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Arden Gallup returned Mond®y to their home in Sterling af- ter spending a few days with Mrs. Ray Button. Miss M. G. Ratbbun spent the week end at her home in Mystic and Miss Deliad Malloy at her home in Preston. Mrs. Jda Eccleston of Taftville at- tended the funeral services of her brother. Henry L. Gauthier. as did also Mr. and Mpws. Clifford Eeccleston of ‘Willimantic. MOHEGAN Bull Turns on Edwin O'Brien, Injuring Him Severely—Birthday Celebra- tions. No services were held here Sunday evening on account of the storm. Mrs. Avery and Mrs. Dolbeare were | in_Norwich Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Watrous of Palmer- town have moved to rM. Fielding's house. Mr. Crandall and family of Palmer- town have moved to Mr. Bennett's house, Edwin O'Brien was severely injured ‘When his Avrshire buil turned on him, tore off his clothes and knocked him down. Mr. O'Brien was laid up for several days. G. R. Saunders of Norwich was the suest of Mr. Fowler Saturday. It be- ing their ‘birthdays, they were remem- bered by their friends with postcards and other presents. Norwich, Conn., June 1st, 1917. In view of the material increase which has already taken place in the cost of fuel and supplies, the Cormissioners have found it imperal ve to increase the electric and gas rates as follows: ELECTRIC LIGHTING: First 350 KWH per month 10c per KWH. All over 480 KWH per month 5c per KWH. Monthly minimum charge 50c. There will be a charge of $2.00 for replacing a meter which has been discontinued for any cause. ELECTRIC POWER RATES: There will be rio change at present in the electric power rates with the exception that the monthly minimum will be $2.00 for the first horse power connected and $1.00 for each additional horse power or fr: tion thereof connected. GAS RATES: Up o 30,000 cu. ft. per month $1.25 per 1,000 cu. ft. 30,000 to 150,00C cu. ft: per month $1.15 per 1,000 cu. ft, for entire amount used. All over 150,000 cu. ft. per month $1.05 per 1,000 cu. ft. for entire amount used. No bills will be rendered at a less amount than that which is calou- lated for the maximum amount at Monthly minimum charge 50c. the rate of the preceding block. There will b® a charge of $200 for replacing a meter which has been discontinued for any cause. . ‘The above rates will be effective for electric en®rgy and gas consumed eommencing with July 1st, 1917, and for bills rendered August 1st, 1917, The City of Norwich Gas & Electrical Dep't. CHARLES E. WHITAKER, DANIEL T. SHEA, ( JAMES L. CASE, commencing Commissioners. DAVID S. GILMOUR, JOHN T. SULLIVAN, spoke on be Service on | were readi It was vy LEONARD BRIDGE Cattle Die from Poisonous Shrub or Weed. Mrs, Maria Haas has gone to St e Josephs’ hospital, Willlmantic, for HPMBU RG treatment. Lyme grange fourth de meetin lda A large number from here attended | the graduating exercises of the Leba- non public schools at the Grange hall Wednesday evening. Kenneth L. Cummings has been very | il Harding closed das unfortunate lately, havinz lost eix ! head of two yoar old young cat mwo v while out to pasture. It is thougl that they ate some poisonous weed or shrub in the pasture. A seven ani- mal was somewhat affected, while = healthy ones are now ail that rema out of hig nice drove of thirteen. John Hollis Pease, Loulse Istene Beatrice M. Stiles, Philip S. Woldman and Benjamin Leventhal werc grad- uated from the Lebanon public schools Wednesday evening. PRESTON Grange Hears Timely Talks—Votas to Have Strawberry Supper. Many on_Publ Gardes, recovering pendici Mrs. J. O. Crary and Miss Cynthia Crary visited In Lebanon Trees. Mrs. Wiillam Crary was in West- erly Wednesday Miss Helen Hall recently entertain- ed the Clover Leaf club. 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