Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-12-16
NAuGATUCK NUGGETS

The Rubber City Camping club gave banquet and dance last eyen- Ing at the Naugatuck hotel IL was inc biggest event of its kIuL ever held here. \ concert of live mum ! bers was given by Donkerslcy's or chestra of ten pieces, and the ban quet followed. After q few intro ductory remarks the t0dAimaslrr called upon several of the members to furnish an entertainment and they gladly responded. William Hnrd made great hit with his song euti- tied T Want My Presents Back. % i, While in GlendOn, Me, last summer Mr Hurd had q romance and when he told about 1t in the song which he had written for the ocCaEinn the guests were convulsed with laughter. Another pleasing selection w2S jhH recitation by Prof Donkcraley cnti- tied Let Me Off at Wal;z's Land ing" It proved 10 be q literary gem
 Ernest Patterson rendered that old but pleasing ballad. "Luve Me and the World is Mine" ana he was obliged to respond 10 three encorpS. James kiely swcetly sang The Mighty Waves for Me" The dining room of the hotel was handsomely decorated with flags ana bunting and in one of the corners the tcni which the members of the camp used i'll Maine was erected. TE" guns and fishing poles were strung upon the walls of the room and the r!lcn pre- Scnted a novel appearance. The ca lering was in charge of Proprietor William M. Doyle of the hotel and he put up d fine spread. DaAtjng fol- lowed the banquet. Therc are sev- cntecn members of the club and the officers are as follows President, Michael Ford: yicC-prosidenr. II. II. Donkersley: financial secretary. John LannOn: treasurer. Richard Ncary; recording secretary. F.. j. O'NeIll The committee for the b"UQuet and dance was as follows: James Cliff fen, James F. kicly. Richard Walsh, Ernest Patterson, WilliHp Ilurd, William Lannon, Harry French, Jos eph Renaldi, Edward O'Ncili, Frank Jones, Raymond Cooper, Emil Sun dine and George Phillips.
 There was large attendance at the play. Miss MarSdeu'S Tutor, which was given in the Gem opera house last evening by local cast under the auspices of the Ladies' Aid society of the Congregation church. The play proved to be a big success and after each act there Was much 
 Columbian Rebekah lodge. o. o. F.. will hold an important meeting this evening ill Odd Fellows hall. 1 There will be an election oi officers for the ensuing year and initiation. After the meeting a social session will be enjoyed and cake, coffee and | sandwiches will be served.
 The arrangements for thr mas querade dance which the WOmens | Relief corps will give in Red Mems | hall on Friday evening have been completed, A number of ou, of town guests are expected.
 The Naugatuck Business Mems as sociation will hold an adjourned l in their room iG Hopson | block tonight at s o'clock. There will be business of importance to be transacted.
 The Rev Sherrod Soulc, pastor Hf the Congregational church, will de liver his annual Christians message 1t the services next Sunday.
 Miss Catherine Daley of New Bit ain, who has been visiting friends on Rubber avenue for the past few days, has returned home.
 Miss Nellie Jenkins of Albany. x. Y. who has been visiting friends here for the past few days, has returned 10 her home
 AIr and Mrs Henry Smithen of New ! York city are the guests O friends lere for a few days.
 Christmas sale S. knickerbocker suits $3.19. Upson, Singleton & Cos.