Connecticut western news., 1898-07-21
NORFOLK.

The Connecticut Society of Colonial Danes of America was entertained in a most delightful manner by Miss Isabelle Eldridge on Thursday of last week. The members who were from various parts of the state arrived in town and were at once driven to the Norfolk li- brary which was placed at their dispos- al During the hour proceeding the meeting the members of the society were driven about town and shown the various points of interest The gather Ing assembled at the Eldridge mansion at IL. 80 a. m. The piazza was beauti- fully decorated with flags including colonial flags of 1886, and 17S0. A interesting paper entitled "Colonisl Days in Norfolk" was read by Miss Mary P. Hinsdale of Winsted. Lunch con was served at l 30 o'clock by Sher- ry of New York. The menu contained number of suggestions of colonial ideas. During the reception Sedgwick's orchestra of Hartford. consisting of ten pieces, enlivened the occasion with several selections of music. The fav- ors were miniature Puritan hats on which were written the words "Con necticut, the Nutmeg State; there IS no greater These hats were filled with chocolates in the form of nutmegs.
 On Thursday afternoon the ladies in- terested in the formation of an aid soci ety for the benefit of our soldiers in Cuba met at the Robbins school to per- feet the organization. The following officers were elected, Mrs l.. D. Bulk ley, president; Miss Irene L. Stoeckel. secretary and treasurer. Executive committee, Mrs Charles Spofford; j; chairman, Mrs Eugene Smith, Mrs II. w. Carter, Mrs Ralph l. Crissey, Miss Henrietta Hubbard, Mrs W F. Stearns, Mrs F. s. Spaulding, Mrs G. T. John son. Mrs Bangs. Mrs b. H Roland, Mrs O. I. Mead. Mrs James Dennis, Mrs Dormsu, Miss Eldridge. Mrs Pettibone. Nearly S400 have been subscribed. On Monday afternoon the organization met at tine Robbins school to cut out the work.
 Over 30 attended the picnic given by the Brotherhood of Andrew and Phil ip on Thursday. Among the invited guests were Albert Roraback. Clinton Barnes and Marcus Barnes of Canaan. Booker T. Washington. Principal of the Tuskegee Institute, Tuskegee. Ala, gave most interesting address at the Congregational church Sunday morn- audience. At the morning collection S265 was given for his work.
 sale of fancy articles and ice cream was held at the Methodist church We'd nesday afternoon and evening; the pro- ceeds were given to the pastor Rev E. A. Todd.
 Mir Fred Humphrey and family of Waterbury, who have been spending several weeks in town as the guests of Mir and Mrs G. T. Johnson, returned | yesterday.
 Dr Trask of Springfield, Mass, is a guest st Tamarack Lodge.
 Mrs Horace Knapp is spending few days in New York visiting friends. Rev MT Bliss, D. D., and family of | of New York arrived in town Monday evening and will occupy their cottage in the north part of the town for the summer.
 By the kindness of Mrs H. H. Bridg- man Saturday morning at the Eldridge | Gymnasiu ium has been set apart for the children. On last Saturday morning fifty of the little ones took advantage of the occasion and spent the time pleas antly dancing.
 Winthrop Smith of Baltimore. Md. is the guest of his father, Eugene Smith.
 Mrs Reyes has gone to Cape Cod for few weeks.
 Work is progressing very fast on the new depot. The slate roof is now com- pleted; over 100 feet ofithe 276 feet of patent stone platform has been built. It is expected that the building will be ready for use the first of August.