Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-17
WEDDING.
Noreross-FairfAd.

Fairfield and Wallace V. NorcrOsS Oc- cured at the home of the brides par ents, MT. and Mrs. A. l.. Fairfield, at Allyn's Point, Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Dr. and Mrs Charles B. Graves and daughter Betty of New. London and MT. and Mrs. Adelbert Fairfield, uncle and aunt of the bride, were present at the ceremony, which was performed by Rev. John Thomp- son, pastor of the Gales Ferry M. E. church. Mir. and Mrs. Norcross have commenced housekeeping at the sum- mer home of pr. and Mrs. Graves in the Lester district, where MT. Norcross is employed.
 Mir. and Mrs. William Scranton who have been visiting Mrs. Scranton's sis ters. the Misses Mathewson, returned to their home in Durham Saturday.
 Cottages All Occupied.
 Four of the summer cottages owned by Charles H. Brown of Norwich at Riverview place are occupied for the season. The occupants are Prof and Mrs Charles B. Jennings of New Lon don. MT. and Mrs James l.. Crawford and MT. and Mrs. Henry G. Peck of Norwich. and MT. and Mrs. W. I. Will liams of Somerville. Mass.
 Epworth League Service.
 A very interesting Epworth league service was cOnOucteO Dy MISS Harriet Bishop Brown Sunday evening Com mencing with next Sunday Pastor Thompson will hold a preaching ser vice every other Sunday during the summer months in place of the usual Epworth league service. A choir of yourg people under the leadership of Miss Marguerite Morse will conduct the praise service Sunday evening.
 Interesting Briefs.
 The marriage in Boston of a former resident of the Ferry, Mrs. Julia E. Sturges, and Harvey T. Shapley of Waynoka, Okla, has been announced. Sunday at the home of his sister, Mrs. Fannie Adams Molthrop. at River Bend piece.
 William Leckie of New London, who enjoys an outing in the village annu- ally, with party of young men, ar rived Monday and pitched their tents on the Mathewson property.
 Mrs. Harlan Pierce who has been the guest for a few days past of her brother, Prof A s. Bolles, of Haver- fordteolege. Pennsylvania, at Leicester inn. near Worcester. Mass. returned to her home in the village Tuesday
 Herbert Martin of Meriden. who has been employed in Rockville Mass, since his return from Winter Park, Fla, where he attended Rollins college. joined his mother and sister at their cottage. Leisure Hour for the remain der of the season Monday. Many Enjoy Picnic and Athletic
 Events.
 There was a large gathering of the village residents and summer visitors at the picnic held at Saven Gables at River View place Wednesday, A fine chowder prepared by Edward Latimer was served and the affair was declared to be the most pleasant social event of the season. Aquatic sports under the direction of Herbert Martin were held during the morning with the fol- lowing results:
 Forty Yard Dash-Anthony Morse first. Oliver Morse second.
 Under Water Swim for Distance Anthony Morse first, Oliver Morse sec ond,
 Standing Dive-Raymond Wulf first, Oliver Morse second.
 Tub Race-First heat won by An- Aplin.
 Finals Tub Race-Won by F. Aplin. Ladies forty yard dash-Marguerit Morse first, Natalie Gibbs second.
 Field sports in charge of Milo Benn were enjoyed by the company during
 
 100 Yard Dash-Anthony Morse
 Boys Long Jump-Oliver Wulf
 Mems Running Long Jump-W. I. Williams.
 Boys Sack Race-Richard Ames. Mems Three Legged Raee-Stephen Norman and Raymond Wulf
 Boys Three Legged Race-Richard Ames and Oliver Wulf.
 Potato ace--Marguerite Morse.
 Putting the Shot-Stephen Norman.
 Wheelbarrow Race-Raymond Wulf. Tug of War-Stephen Norman. Carl Lawson. Raymond Wulf. Oliver Morse. W. I. Williams
 Boys. under 12 Fifty Yard Race Alton Stoddard
 Girls, under 10, Fifty Yard Race Dorothy Wulf. Bows: over 12, Fifty Yard Race Fred Gilroy
 220 Yard Race-Oliver c. Morse.
 44O Yard Race-Oliver Morse first Anthony Morse second. Charles Mori- On total points in field events Oliver worse led with Is points. Anthony phen Norman third with 8 points
 MT. and Mrs. Coleman of Norwich opened their cottage on the bluff for the season last week.
 Miss Ann E. Latimer of East Or ange. N. J., who has been the guest this week of Mrs. Richard Latimer. Jeff ertown am Mir. and Mrs. E. B. Miner of Norwich opened their cottage on the bluff for the season Tuesday.
 The Cary cottage was also opened