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Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-16
vOLUNTOWN.
Successful Opening of Parish FsIr- Woman shsrpshoster the Guest of Local Friends.


 St. Thomas parish fair opened on Saturday evening with a good attend ance. Many handsome articles were displayed on the tables and were gifts of members of the parish and rner- Norwich. The evening was spent in dancing. for which music was fur nished by Miss Ethel Popple. violin. and Mrs. Lillian Adams. plano. The prompter was Mir. Smith.
 At the Star theater moving pictures of pleasing variety were shown, after which dancing was enjoyed to music furnished by William Richards, violin, and Miss Hilda Groves. piano.
 Mrs. Louis Ritchotte went to Back us hospital on Saturday last where she is to undergo an operation.
 James H. Dixon is fin Hartford. serv- ing on the jury in the celebrated Dan- bury hatters' suit involving S24e.8o
 David O. Groves was called to Paw tucket this week to attend the funer- al of his brother.
 George T. Phillips was in Providence on Saturday last and purchased an automobile.
 Mrs. Clarence TruesdeIl of Alta waugan and Mrs. George Brown of Ballouville are guests at the home of MT. and Mrs. James Hopkins.
 Mrs. Brown is a noted huntress and one of the crack markswomen of the state. A pleasant party given Thurs day evening in honor of the visitors, music being furnished by. the Har- mony orchestra, William Richards leader. An enjoyable evening waB spent by those in attendance.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-16
BoZRAH
Fellowship Meeting on the 23d-AppIe
 Night at the Grange.


 O. F. Ryther of Norwich preached in the Congregational church Sun day. '3 ra
 The fellowship meeting will be held with the Rozrah Congregational church next Saturday, october 23.
 Apple Night.
 There was good attendance at the grange Wednesday evening. It was apple evening and there was a fine display of choice apples of various kinds by Brothers Davis Caldwell and Baker The lecturers heur was spent by different members talking about the apple and spraying the tree. etc. Miss Carolyn Davis had "a very in- teresting paper son the history of the apple. Mrs. Robert Baker and Miss Davis sang Under the Old Apple Tree. The lecturer, Sister Alice Bishop, had a paper, Coming Back to My Native Country and Town Twenty Years from Now A lunch was served, con- sisting of coffee, Swafers, apple pie and cheese. v. gi.f4,
 J. Austin Gager of Lafayette street, who has been spending several days with his parents has returned home.
 Mrs. Beswick and Mrs. Henry Ham 3lton, spent Thursday with Mrs. Charles A. Gager.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-16
M0NTvILLE.
Local People Attend Norwich Service Miss Hooper Addresses United Workers.

Rev. G. c. Chappell. J. A. Brown, Edwin Henry. G. P. Smith. Norman Allen, Leon Allen and Edward Smith attended the evangelistic services at the armory in Norwich Thursday eve ming.
 Mir and Mrs. Long of Fitchville were recent guests of MT. and Mrs. Gren- snell.
 About one hundred people were pres ent at the services at the Baptist church in Chesterfield Sunday. Rev. G. c. Chappell spoke from What Is That in Thy Hand? Music was fur nished by member of the Union Bap- tist church of this place.
 Miss Marion Henry has returned from visit with her aunt Mrs. E. M Holmes, in Chesterfield
 Miss Bessie Chapman has returned from visit in Hoyoke, Mass.
 Miss Alice Hooper addressed the members of the board of the United Workers in Norwich Tuesday morp- ing
 Mrs. Arabella Latimer and Miss Nellie Chapman were in Chesterneld Tuesday.
 Rev. G, c. Chappel spoke to a large congregation at the Baptist church Sunday forenoon. An inter- esting B. U. of C. F.. meeting was con- ducted by Miss Geneva Smith. Sun day evening. October Y, the young ladies will give the cantata, Gates Ajar.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-16
NIAMTlC
Traces of Freight Wreck Removed
 Briefs and Personals.

The freight train wreck which oc- cured on the Shore Line road at this place some time ago has been cleared up Two wrecking crews from New London and New Haven came over with a number of men and put the road in. order for service. The acci- dent was caused by the engineer not obeying signals
 s. C. Hooker of Willimantic was in the village this week.
 M..C. Walter was in the village on Tuesday, getting his household goods ready to ship to Willimantic, where he is employed at the camp meeting grounds.
 F. A. Beckwiths men are widening and improving Pennsylvania avenue.
 M. l.. Johnson has returned from Boston, where he has been for three weeks, learning the automobile busi- ness.
 James A. Way, employed in Meriden was visiting his mother Mrs. Henry Way. in. the village one day this week
 William H. Starr of New London was in the village Monday calling on Rev. J. w. Knappenberger
 Mir and Mrs. Elmer Lester, who have been occupying tenement in the vil- lage for some time, have moved to Boston.
 George Coneter has returned home after an absence of several weeks travelling through Canada
 F H.. Loolnis of New Haven was in the grove Wednesday looking over his property
 Mrs Charlotte A. West is visiting friends in Cobalt.
 MT and Mrs. C. A. Bell have return ed from two weeks, visit with friends in Providence.
 Miss Jessie Wiley went to Black Point Wednesday morning and remain ed until today Saturday,.
 NIT. and Mrs. R. O. Libby left Mon day for Norwich, where they will re- side this winter.
 Mrs. George A. Boon and Mrs. A. T. Boon of Norwich spent Sunday at the Boon cottage in the grove.
 Mrs. Benjamin Mallory of Eastern Point is the guest of her father, George $. Partric, in the Pines.
 George M. Barrett has been building a veranda to his cottage in Center street
 Mrs. R. L. Manwaring has returned from New Haven, where she nas been for ten days.
 -Orrin Rudd has gone to his home in New London for the winter.
 F. A. Aston has been in Hartford and Middletown for three weeks.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-16
NORTH LYME
Rev. Mr. Douglas Speaks on California
 Teacher Resigns.

Mrs. C. H. Strong and Miss Emily Stark are spending week with friends fin New Haven.
 Harold Gates has gone to Moodus, where he is employed ina sawmill.
 Address on California.
 Last Sunday morning at the church Rev Mr.. Douglas of Pasadena, Cal, who is visiting at Charles Starks and Miss Lizzie Warrens and who taught the local school about thirty years ago, gave very interesting talk on Cali- fornia. it's scenery. products and peo -ple. also. some facts about the growth of religious work in southern Califor- mia. Mir. Douglas was pastor of the First Baptist church of Pasadena for twelve years and state superintendent of missions for three years. His lec- ture was greatly enjoyed
 Miss Etta woodruff closed her la bors as teacher in the local school Fri day Miss Josephine Daniels has been engaged to fill fhe- vacancy. Miss woodruff fs soon to leave for Windsor wieh Rev. c. H. Frederick and family and will be greatly missed in church and society rf-
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-16
LEONARD BRIDGE
Twenty pound Shaping TurtIe-Fruit
 and Chicken Thieves.

Merwin Root of Moodus spent sev- eral days hunting at E. P Knee lands.
 MT. and Mrs John G. Kneeland have returned from their wedding trip and are at Judge A. G. Kneeland's. where they will be at home after November IS.
 Clifford King has snapping turtle which he caught that weighs twenty pounds
 l.. Fl. Schwedter is having his house painted. besides repairs on his barn.
 Considerable thieving is going on in this locality. J.. Nelson GeeT has lost his ,ears and a number of chick, ems. N. 2 Henry j.. Williams recently lost pig and after an absence of ten days it was found near a cornfield. and to all appearances had been shot.
 Miss Evelyn Griffin has returned after a weeks visit' with relatives in Columbia.
 Miss Bertha Mills returned Friday to her duties at Norwich State insane hospital.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-16
CLARK'S FALLS
MT. and Mrs. Frank Adams to Occupy
 the Alvin Wright Place.

Misses Helen Kuehn, Olive and Mer- dell Maine are> attending school in Ashaway.
 Mrs, Horace F. Palmer and Mrs. J. H. Adams of Pendleton Hill were the guests of Mrs. George w. Burdick at Chase Hill, R. l., Thursday afternoon, Oct. [.
 Mir. and Mrs Frank Adams are to occupy the Alvin WrightNf Alarm this winter. It is not stated who will live on the Abel Collins farm, where MT. and Mrs. Adams have lived several years.
 Mrs. Hannah Babcock has been en- tertaining her sister. Mrs. John P. Burdick. of Westerly
 MT. and Mrs. George w. Burdick and little daughter Evelyn of Chase Hill, R. l., were guests of Mrs Horace F. Palmer and family Monday They were accompanied by Mrs. Hannah Miller of Norwich, who has been wis., iting them for several days
 Miss Mabel Bill has returned from a visit in New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-16
GRISWOLD
Shed Near Woodward School House Burned to Ground-Presented with Watch chain and Charm.

MT. and Mrs. William P. Holmes were in Brockton. Mass, last week, visiting friends
 George Dawley, IT,, of Voluntown. William Bitgood and Joseph Rood of Griswold took in the, Brockton fair last week
 A shed near the Woodward school house belonging to Deacon E. A. Geer, was burned to the ground one night last week.
 Ed Cross of Hopeville, who was stricken with paralysis last week. died Thursday.
 Mrs. Jane Lester entertained rela- tives from Mystic last Saturday.
 George and Mary Edmond of Greene vile spent Sunday with relatives in town.
 Mir and Mrs Levi Saunders of Greenevile spent the day Wednesday with MT. and Mrs. Stanford Partridge of Hopeyille. ' At a gathering arranged for the purpose, Rev. MT. French. in behalf of about forty friends. presented Err nest E. Salisbury with a handsome watch-chain and charm. MT. Sails bury leaves next Monday for Wash ington D. C.. where he will enter government position.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-16
SALEM
Norw.ch Preaoher-Y. P. S. c. E. Or ganized at Congregational Church. Local Grangers Guests of Colchester Grange.

A party In honor of the birthday Of Richard Day was given at his home last Thursday evening. A large hum Der of friends and neighbors was pres- ent and a delightful fevening was spent.
 MT. and Mrs. J. F. Rogers gave a party in Strickland hall on Friday night, which was attended by com pany of friends from this and sur- rounding towns.
 Religious Interests.
 Rev. L. w. Frink of Norwich oceu- pied the pulpit of the Congregational church on Sunday morning.
 Rev. Nelson Newton, the evangelist. conducted service at the Salem Baptist church on Sunday afternoon.
 Howard A. Rix had charge of the service in the Congregational church on Sunday evening. At the close of the service a Young Peoples Society of Christian Endeavor was organized, with the following officers: President, Mrs. Charles Ray; vice president, Mrs. Ivy Bailey; secretary. Mrs. Florence ing. The. society will furnish the lead- CTS for the Sunday evening services. Capable and efficient committees have been chosen. and 1t Is hoped the so- ciety will do much good Mrs. Ivy Bailey was apointed leader for next Sunday evening.
 Stricken With Spinal Meningitis.
 Charles L Beebe was taken sudden ly and seriously i'll on Monday night A physician was summoned, who pro- nounced the disease spinal meningitis. The many friends of Mir Beebe and his family hope for his speedy restora- ton to health.
 Personals.
 Mr and ATre (tT,o~Io. e daughter, Miss Kittie, spent a couple of days during the week with relatives in Hamburg and-O LyFna Q Richard B. Tiobetts was a recent caller in New London.
 The contractor who has charge of the building of the new house on the farm of Christopher and Daniel Rog- CTS, arrived in town and commenced work there this week.
 George s. Gadbois of New London is staying at Hillside farm for a few weeks
 MT and Mrs William Darling, R. B. Tibbetts and Mir. and Mrs. Charles Ray. members of the Salem Grange accepted an invitation to meet with the Colchester Grange on Tuesday evening. A very entertaining pro- gramme had been prepared, after which the guests were invited to the dining room,l where an elaborate supper was served and a delightful social hour enjoyed.
 Mrs. Helen Mafona was the guest of relatives in New London this week.
 Mir. and Mrs. o. W. Ray spent Sun day at Hillside farm. the guests of their daughter. Mrs F. l.. Fletcher,
 Mrs. Standish of Westchester was the guest of relatives in town recent ly,
 Rev. MT. Newton, the evangelist. was a guest at the home of MT. and Mrs. F. R. Bailey one day this week.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-16
Burton Hoxie Marriage.
FITCHVIlLE
stete Certificate for Local Pupil
 Much Petty Thievins.


 Mr and Mrs. Asa M. Miller were in Providence the fore part of the week.
 Mir and Mrs. Wilbur D. Brown Of Providence and Mrs. E. J. Stanton of Gf'iswold were. recent callers on MT. and Mrs. Asa M. Miller.
 MT. and Mrs Warren Thompson have returned from a visit with friends in Hartford.
 A state certificate was received last week by Miss Mary. Sweeney, pupil in the Sixth district school for perfect attendance during the last school year.
 Watching Out for Thief. . There has been much petty thieY- ing about the village during the past summer and much lumber. firewood and an occasional tub left outside dur ing the night have disappeared. The thief. who has been seen on 6 couple of occasions. has also helped himself to the vegetables from the gardens a'boove the village. Monday night he carried away three bushels of potatoes which one Of the local gardeners had dug during the afternoon, intending to take them home the next morning.
 Tue losai officers have been watching the suspect for some time. but have been unable to catch him in the act, but expect to land their man before long.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-16
GOSHEN.
Interesting Harvest Home Concert by
 the Sunday School.

The church was decorated Sunday with beautiful autumnal flowers. A short but impressive service was the harvest home concert rendered by the Sunday school in the afternoon as follows:
 Organ voluntary; song 26, His Won- derfu1 Works, from Heart Songs, by school; Thanksgiving for Food by Miss, Clara GiHettes class; song 22, Thanksgiving to Thee from Heart songs, by school; reading by Miss Bessie Randall; reading by Miss Eth el Randall; song, S0.. Thanksgiving from Heart Songs, by school; reading by Miss Ethel Hillom; reading by Miss Alice Rodman.
 Brief addresses by the superintend- ent of the Sunday school, William H. Geer and Assistant Supt William T. Curry were suggestive thoughts on the harvest season. Seeds of Promise. No. 134 from Heart Songs, was the clos ing song by school
 On Tuesday. afternoon the. ladies' aid society met with Mrs. Marcus Burr. This was the annual meeting and of ficers for the ensuing year were chos- en.
 On Wednesday and Thursday morn ings the frost was on the pumpkin. The fall rains have helped the cis- terms. but many of the wells are still dry.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-16
FRANKLIN
Those Who Have Entertained During
 the Weak, and Their Guests.

Miss Hazel Swift of Willimantic was the guest of Mir and Mrs. L. A. Rob- inson Sunday.
 Mrs. H. A. Gaeer entertained on Sunday MT. and Mrs. Arthur Keables of Norwich Town and MT. and Mrs. Fred Swift of Willimantic.
 Miss Faith Webster of Willimantic was a recent guest of Mrs. Emma Warner.
 Mir. and Mrs. Woodbury Rogers of Norwich Town were guests of Mrs. George Avery on Sunday.
 Miss Lucy Hyde of willimantic was the guest of Mir and Mrs. S. N. Hyde one day the past week.
 Mf and Mrs. Louis Starkweather and son were recent visitors at Lake side farm. t'>
 Miss Faith Gager has returned after spending few days in Jewett City.
 MT. and Mrs. Hsrber L. Warrington were recent visitors at Sunny Top.
 Mir. and Mrs. Gilbert Hall of Willi mantle have been spending a few days with Mir. and Mrs. $. N. Hyde.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-16
BULLETIN NEWS LETTERS FROM ITS BROADENING FIELD
LETTERS FROM TOWNS IN TWO STATES

got the handsomest dahlia. garden your correspondent ever saw
 Mrs. William Bitgood has returned home from a two weeks visit with her daughter, Mrs. Lee Remington of One co. While there she visited with friends Tn Plainfield, Moosup, Sterling Hill and Gibson Hill
 Mrs. Sheffield Douglass and family visited with her parents, MT. and Mrs. Charles Brown. Oct. 10th.
 Mir. and Mrs. Charles Barber and family and Lizzie Frye called on MT. and Mrs. Henry Pheff Oct. 10.
 Otis Remington, 1-2 months old, weighs 20 pounds.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-16
OLD MYSTIC
Chowder Dinner a Success--Week's s
 rs-Burton-Hoxie Wedding.

The Ladies Aid society of the Sap tist church gave a chowder dinner at noon Wednesday at John R. Bab- cocks bunglow, Riverside farm. The attendance was good. The proceeds will be added to the fund for shingling the church.
 Miss Louise Harris is i'll at the home of her parents, MT. and Mrs. William C. Harris.
 Mrs. William Shank of Ledyard Is visiting relatives in Brooklyn, N. 1T. . Mrs. Jane G.. Pendleton of Rahxay, IN. J.. widow of Rev. George w Pen, dieton, was guest last week, of her niece, Miss Lillian Pendietod Chfp- man, at Brushwood. s-
 Presiding Elder Newland of Norwich will ofnciate at the morning service -pf the Methodist Episcopal church Sun day.
 Miss Anna Babcock has been spcnd-
 ing the past week with her uncle an
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-16
NEW LONDON COUNTY.
UNcASviLLE
Palmer Memorial Pupils Give Enter { tainment-Carrisr Delivers Mail by
 Auto-Fraternity Notes.


 Mrs. John Coggshall returned Sum day from spending a week with her daughter, Mrs. John Baker, in Willi- mantle
 Mrs. William B. Walden is spending a few weeks with relatives in West erly.
 A second case of typhoid fever has developed in this place. Paul Demars is the patient. Miss Virginia La vedue is still in a critical condition. Mir. and Mrs. D. Chester Comstock returned home Sunday night after a few days visit with friendstin Col chester.
 Melted s25.
 The entertainment and supper giv- en by the pupils of Palmer Memorial school was very successful and large ly attended. Twenty-Five dollars was the proceeds. which will be used to purchase textbooks.
 Social Clubs Officers.
 The Uncasville Social club held it's annual election of officers in the club rooms Thursday evening with the fol ' lowing officers for the ensuing year Esas the result: President, Fred B, Tooker; vice president Edward Ma honey; secretary P. J. McDermott treasurer, John Sullivan.
 Mail by Auto. % Errooker, delivered the mail along his [ route in an automobile for the first time. Mir. Tooker's route has been established six years last August, and now covers a distance of A miles. James E. Murphy, principal of Palmer Memorial school, returned to l duties Wednesday after few days absence. during which time there was z session of school in the seventh and seig1th grades Mir. Murphy was called. to his home in Dover N Fl.
 W. Irving Browning Mrs. Earl l.. Browning and children, Elmer and Doris, accompanied by Mrs. Mary J. Wright, left town Saturday to visit with Mrs. Clarence Walden of Ja maica Plans, Mass.
 Thames Social club held a social and dance in Hickeys hall Friday eve ming. Spencer's orchestra furnished music and William Smiddy prompted Thames lodge. ]. O. o. F., held meeting Tuesday in. the lodge rooms in Palmer Memorial hall Degree work was to have been done but was carried over to the next. meeting.
 At the Congregational Church.
 Rev. n. T. Arnold of Norwich con- ducted services in the Montville Gen. ter Congrega tional church Sunday. Mir. Arnold was accompanied by Mrs, Ar mold and her daGgflter Miss Arnold There was a large attendance at the Christian Endeavor meeting in the evening The meeting was Jed by Floyd Tiffany.
 p. l. Browning has purchased an automobile. Mir. and Mrs. Joseph &. Germaine of Peauot are entertaining their niece, Miss Rosaina Charland of New York. The meeting held Sunday afternoon N1n the Chesterfield church was large 1y attended. About twenty from Palmertowh were in attendance.
 Successful Hunter.
 William Vallot enjoyed days hunting Monday with good success, bringing down two ruffied grouse three rabbits and two grey squirrels as the result. Mir and Mrs Milton Rogue have moved into the house with Mir. and Mrs Ray Woodmansee. MT and Mrs Bogue were married last September and are beginning housekeeping. MT. Rogue is employed in Norwich.
 Columbus day was Observed in town only by the closing of the schools.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-16
PENDLEToN HILL.
Hand Painfully Iniured-state Super
 visor Inspects Schools.

Mrs. c. F. North of Montclair, N. J.. and Miss Sarah T. Palmer of Ridge field. Conn. spent Sunday at their home here. returning on Monday.
 Clifford Thompson had his hand se- verely torn by hook, which passed through the hand by the thumb and tore up to the fingers.
 Mrs. James Cook has been enter tainIng John Morgan of Norwich and Joseph Hopkins of Preston. : Mir and Mrs. Joseph Adams of Nor wich were callers at the Palmer home stead Tuesday
 The new state supervisor rur North Sfonington officially visited the Hill school last week.
 Mrs. Cynthia Watson and Laughter have mcved to Westerly.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-16
LIBERTY HILL
Recent Farm SaIes-Autumnal Driving
 Trips.

The George Hoxie farm, recently occupied by Thomas Ward, has been sold to Mrs. Annie Palmer of Meri- den, mother of Mrs. Arthur Turner.
 Harry Ward is to occupy the Ward place which he has purchased.
 MT. and Mrs. George Clark are vis- ting Mrs. Clark's cousins. MT. and Mrs. Allen Hart, in Wethersfield. They drove, going by way of Hart ford.
 Rev MT. Tenny of Scotland occu- pied the pulpit Sunday.
 Winthrop Davoll of Hartford has been visiting his uncle, George A. Fuller.
 Isaiah Hale has been to New Ha- ven to assist his son-in-law to move by team to the Joseph Davoll farm.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-16
CENTER voLUNToWN.
Personal J,ttiaas of the Week.

Henry Pheff has moved his. family to New Hampshire.
 Harry Tourtelotte has moved his fanily<to North Seituate.
 Miss Minnie Pratt has gone<us Mys- tic to visit his school companions
 Mrs. Charles Pratt and son and, Mrs. Charles Barber and son called oil Mrs. John Tanner October IS. at Per ter town.
 Mrs. BenJamin Baton of oneco has
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-16
LISBON
Birthday Surprise Party and Hand
 some Gift.

Miss Ethel M. Kennedy was agreed ply surprised at her home Saturday evening by friends. in honor of her sixteenth birthday. She was present. ed a gold locket. and chain by Herman Bellert. Sandwiches, pickles. cake, cookies and coffee were served About sixty-five were present, coming from Jewett City Hanover Occum, Yer sailles, Taftyille, Greeneyille and Nor Wieh
 Misses Maggie and Annie Hoelck were in Occum Sunday
 Charles Budeit, IT,, and Bernard Hoelck were in Jewett City Sunday.
 Miss Pauline Erlbeek of Taftvile was the guest of Miss Ethel Kennedy Sunday m
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-16
The Business and Social Life of Every Town ane
 Settlement Reflected in These CoIumns

visit with her sister-in-law, Mrs. Ger trude Slate. i
 Mrs. J. M. Baldwin of Derby is visiting her brother. Almon Cham pion.
 Mir. and Mrs. D. J. Reynolds and Miss Julia Fitzgerald were guests on Sunday of MT. and Mrs. F. c. Payne
 MT. and Mrs. Peter Cox of New Haven were in town this week.
 John Speirs and sister Janet were guests of Mrs. A. II. Miller Saturday.
 Mrs. J. w. Roath has returned from a two weeks visit in Haddam. 7
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-16
HAMBURG.
seaview Pomona Meets in Hamburg
 Hall.

Miss Louise Martin of Salem spent Sunday with her parents.
 Rev. Mir. Parch returned home Tues day
 Daniel Daniels of New London was the guest of his sister, Mrs. Charles Towns, the first of the week.
 Mrs T Brown of Hartford was in town rhuTsday4
 Miss Catherine Moran of Deep River was the guest Of her sister, Mrsa- M. c. Bill over Sunday.
 Seaview Pomona met at the grange hall in Hamburg Thursday.
 Miss Emma Beebe was a caller in town this week.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-16
SOUTH LYME
Mattsrs Chiefly Personai--LoeaI IT tsrests.

Mrs. william Pratt Of Essex is, the gasst of Almon Chanpion
 Sils & C. Egsisston was in New London this week
 Miss Elizabeth Slate has returned fren New London. after two weeks