Connecticut western news., 1898-08-11
NORFOLK.

Norfolk has been very gay during the past week, one social event following another in quick succession. The prin- cipal event of the week was the Fourth Annual Tennis Tournament which was held at the Eldridge Gymnasium. An account of the first and second rounds appeared in last weeks issue of the NEWS The finals in doubles were played Thursday morning between Templeton Johnson and William K. Gillette with R. Hiekox and O. M. Relyea, the former winning. 6-2. 6 2, GA. The finals in singles were played Thursday afternoon between William K Gillette of Pelham Manor,N. Y, the holder of the cup in 1895 and Temple ton Johnson of Staten Island. The grounds presented very pretty appear ance, some half dozen red, white and blue awning having been erected, while the summer girl in fetching gowns was ranged along the side of the court or seated in handsome carriages or traps. The match was hotly contested and brought fourth rounds of applause but the cool, steady playing of Gillette gave him the match. 6-4, 6-2. 4-6, 9-7, and for the second time g title to the beautiful silver loving cup, the gift of MT H. H. Bridgman. ..... -...
 A consolation tournament was held for those who lost in the first and sec- ond rounds. There were eight entries. The successful winner wal Geo. E. At wood, the first resident of Norfolk to obtain prize in the various tourna- ments The prize, a handsome scarf pin similar to those awarded to tue victors in doubles, was presented by Miss Isabell Battell Bridgman, a young lady of twenty months, and the daugh- ter of Mir and Mrs Bridgman. The presentation of the prizes was by Mrs ter of Geo. Gable the distinguished author.
 The tournament dance which was held at the gymnasium Saturday even- ing was the most brilliant social event of the seeson thus far. Hundreds of Japanese lanterns hung from the veran- das of the Casino or were arranged in tasteful designs about the grounds and courts. The interior of the building presented very pretty appearance be- ing tastefuly draped with bunting and national flags. The floor was crowded with merry dancers in evening dress while many promenaded on the large overhanging veranda.
 @Mr and Mrs Edward Swift, who were the guests of the Misses Eldridge for a few days returned to New York Mon- day.
 Erwin Garfield of Torrington was the guest of his parents over Sunday. Joseph Brewey of South Norfolk kill ed rattlesnake nearly four feet in length, inshis stable last week. A special service was held in the church of the Trsnsfiguration Saturday to commemorate the fourth anniversary of the edifice.
 Percy Scov1lle of Baltimore, Md, ia home for a few day's vacation. Geo. A. Marvin has been the guest oi a party of friends at Twin Lakes for g few days.
 On Saturday afternoon the South field ball team played the local nine in thIs place. The visitors were defeated IT to 5.
 Among the improvements about the new station will be drive from the depot to Emerson place.
 The pulpit at the Congregational church was occupied morning and even- ing by Dr Barton, secretary of the American Board of Foreign Missions. William Dslzell, a member of the Cornell crew and former student at the Robbins School, was in town last week visiting friends. MT Dalzell pre-. sented the Eldridge Gymnasium with one of the wining oars of the Cornell Crew,