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Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-27
CENTRAL VILLAGE
Preacher from Vale Attended Family Reunion in Mansfield-SchocIs Will Probably Reopen.

Mrs. Ralph Tracy of Putnem spent Tuesday with her cousin, Mrs. Marion Hopkins.
 Mir ard Mrs. Charles Bragg spent Thanksgiving with MT. Bragg's sister in New Jersey. Mrs. $. A. Clarke and Mrs. Lydia Spicer attended the funeral of Mrs. Mary Brown In Packerville Tuesday.
 Many friends of Miss Emma Mo- rency were shocked Tuesday to hear of her sudden death in Monson.
 Mir and Mrs. John Phillips are spending few days with friends in Maine
 MT. and Mrs. Edward Spicer and daughter Marjorie of Scituate. and giving with Mrs. Lydia Spicer.
 Mrs Samuel Barber of Providence has been a visitor here the past week.
 George Loring of Worcester has been spending few days at his home here.
 William Deane spent Saturday in Greene, R. l.
 Mrs. Nellie Larkin of Oxford, Mass, spent Saturday with Mrs Kate Easton.
 Fred Wilcox of New York spent Thanksgiving with his father, James Wilcox.
 Miss Vivian Levalley of Danielson spent Sunday with her cousin, Miss Beatrice Seguin.
 Mir. and Mrs. Edward Hall of South Kilingly visited here Snncay.
 Mir. and Mrs. Frank Thayer of Put nam spent Sunday at Israel Seguin's.
 John Riddell of Yale college preach cd here Sunday.
 Warren Hopkins spent Thursday in Boston.
 Edward Tillinghast of Worcester spent Wednesday at his home.
 Miss Helen Mathewson was a visit or in Providence Tuesday.
 Mrs. Warren Hopkins picked two strawberry blossoms Nov. 19.
 Miss Lucy Broadhead has been spending few days in Boston.
 MT. and Mrs. L. Howard Cross at- tended a family reunion at the home of Mrs. Lucy Cross in Mansfield Gen. ter Thanksgiving day.
 Mrs. George Carey of Norwich has been visiting at Fitch A. Cary's.
 Henry F. Walter entertained friends from Providence Thursday.
 MT. aud Mrs. Jules Foster spent Thursday with relatives in Woon- socket
 Mrs. Edward Gallagher entertained her father, Mrs. Cooney of Danislson, Sunday.
 Miss Helen Mathewson attended a dinLer party at the home of J. Arthur Atwood in Wauregan on Wednes- day venjng.
 Mrs. Philip Mathewson spent Tues day in Pr r,vhicns-
 The weather Wednesday was q re- hinder of Thanksgiving days years ago.
 The overcoat lost by James Wilcox was not really lost, but Elislaid, and has been returned to him.
 Miss Elsie Ladd spent Thanksgiv- ing at her home.
 Miss Josephine Armstrong spent Thanksgiving at her home in Provi- dence.
 No new cases of scarlet fever have been reported and tlie schools will probably open again next week.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-27
DAYvILL-E
Thanksgiving Visitors in Local Homes
 News of the Week.

Miss Florence Brown was the guest of Dr. and Mrs. George Barnes.
 Mrs. E. c. Bi1well has returned to Lincoln avenue, Norwich, after spend ing two weeks with her son.
 Willard Bennett spent the week. end with his mother, Mrs. Fannie Bennett
 The Thimble club met with Mrs. IN. Lorne Greig on Tuesday.
 The Ladies' Aid met with Mrs. w. F. Pidwell on Tuesday afternoon.
 The Christian Endeavor was 4ed by William Burnett on Sunday.
 Home for Thanksgiving were: Mir. and Mrs. Horace Joslin. at Mrs. Os- wald Streets; Maurice Reynolds, with Rev. and Mrs. Reynolds; Deacon Bur nett, with Mrs. Chase; Miss Julia Brown, Ralmond and Sara Burnett. Mrs. c. A. Russell, Miss Russel, s. s. Russell. with Mrs. I. D. Russell, at Worcester; Mrs. James Blanchard, with Myrtice Blanchard, at Franklin, Mass; w. F. Bidwell and Mrs. Bid- well, with F. L. Woodland, at Lincoln avenue, Norwich.
 MT. and Mrs. N. Lorne Grieg arc among the out-of-town visitors.
 Mrs. Robert Armstrong Is spending Thanksgiving in Woonsocket, R. l.
 Robert K Burnett is at his home for few days.
 The Misses Kelley are spending the week with their parents, MT. and Mrs. WV. F. Kelley.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-27
STAFFORD.
Big Cat Owl causht-Pastor Return.
 to Vermont.

Mrs. Celina Wells of Southbridge. Mass, visited Mrs. Janet Francis last week.
 Whooping cough is prevalent among pupils in the Pinney grammar school, some of the rooms having about half the usual attendance.
 MT. and Mrs. M. Conklin visited their daughter in East Lyme last week.
 Mrs. A. G. Sault and daughter Ethel. left this week for the Adirondacxs, where they hope the change will benefit Miss Ethers health.
 A cat owl caught by George Lord measured five feet from tip to tip. He has sold 1t to P. Reynolds, who will mount it.
 Mrs. William Loughheed Is making good recovery from the operation per- formed in the Springfield hospital. and expects to return home next week.
 Rev s. P. Booth has returned to his pastorate in Chester. Vt, which he left last spring on account of poor health. His daughter, Mabel, goes with him.
 The condition of Miss Gertrude Wightman. who was taken to the Springfield hospital last Thursday, is favorable
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-27
WlNDHAM
Thanksgiving Guests in Town-Pas- tors Will Exchange-News Notes.

Henry Larrabee and Mrs. Ada Lar rabee spent Thanksgiving day in Nor wich with Judge Brown and family. MT. and Mrs. Alfred Harvey and son and Mir and Mrs. J. c. Tatem are guests of Mrs. Ira Martin in Paw tucket.
 Rev. W. S. Kelsey and family of Boston are at their summer home on North street for a few days.
 R. J. Horner of New York is the guest of Dr. F. F. Guild.
 Thanksgiving Party.
 The little folks in the primary grade of the Center school had a Thanks giving party Wednesday afternoon.
 Election of Officers Coming. A meeting of the c. E. society is to be held in the chapel Wednesday evening when the officers will be elect ed for the six months from January 1. The December meeting of the Wo- mans missionary society will be held next week.
 Lebanon Preacher.
 Rev. B. B. Smith of Lebanon is to preach at the Congregational church tomorrow, in exchange with Rev. H. c. Grimes.
 Holiday Notes.
 Mrs. Waldo Gingham and Miss Jo- sephine Bingham entertained at din- ner Thanksgiving day Mrs. E. W. Loo mis, Mrs. J. A. Fenton and Miss Mary Perkins.
 Mrs. and Miss Miller of Bloomfield were recent guests at Rev. H. M. Browns.
 Peter Schjoth of New Haven was the guest of I. H. Johnson over Sum- day.
 Mrs. Charles Keeney was in New London Thursday.
 Dr. Guild and family spent Thanks giving in Putnam.
 The Misses Osgood. Miss Mabel Webb, and Arthur Webb of Norwich were guests of Charles Webb at the Inn on Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-27
BROOKLYN.
Rev. Charles A. Downes Accepts Call to Local Church-New London Hunt CTS Successful.

Friday. Nov. 18th, the ladies of the Congregational church held food sale in the chapel, which proved a success.
 Call Accepted.
 William R. Thurber, church clerk. had a letter Thursday from Rev. Charles A. Downes saying that he had accepted the call from the church to become their pastor, and would occu- py the pulpit the first Sunday in De- cember, being obliged to return to his present field the following two Sun days, but would be with the church on and after January 1st. He would move his goods here soon after Decem- Der 1st.
 MT. and Mrs. James S. Palmer re- turned on Saturday to their home in Manchester.
 Mrs. s. Irving Frink visited relatives in Attleboro the past week.
 Mrs. Martha Nuttall is visiting rela- tives in Boston and Lowell Mass.
 Miss Gertie Green is the guest of Mrs. Frank Herrick.
 N. A. Writer of Providence visited his father George A. Witter, Saturday and Sunday.
 Miss Clara B.. Hatch has returned home, after an absence of several weeks.
 Rev. G. F. Genung, D. D., and Mrs. IcHuuB WCIC WILL lIC4I QcUSnlCL dAAu family, in Medford, Mass, for Thanks giving.
 T. D. Pond and wife were with their son. William (and wife). in Meriden Thanksgiving.
 Lewis Ingalls, and wife were the guests Sunday of MT. and Mrs. Will liam Ingalls,.
 Good Bags of Game.
 George Hester and c. H. Newton of New London, who have been visiting MT. and Mrs. $. T. Copper, have return ed home. During their stay they spent large part of the time in the woods, and secured in all nine cartridges, thir- ty-seven rabbits and two white rab- bits.
 Mrs. J. H. Milligan visited her son end wife in Springfield, Mass, over Sunday.
 saImagundi Afternoon at Club.
 The Woman's club of Brooklyn met Monday afternoon with Mrs. E. T. M Mallor, it being Salmagundi afternoon as announced in their calendar. After business had been transacted and a new member voted in in the person of Mrs. Isaac Peck, the time was spent in playing various games, when the hostess furnished ice cream. etc.
 Mrs. Edwin c. Smith of Hartford is visiting Miss Lottie Scarborough and sister.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-27
GURLEYVIlLE
Thirty Dollars Melted from Chicken Pie Supper - Sunday School Gives Exercise-HilI-Ha Marriage.

The chicken pie supper at the con- ference room Friday evening was well patronized. About $30 was added to the treasury which will be used tow ards paying for the new church car- pets.
 Miss c. N. Turner spent Thanksgiv- inS with her niece, Mrs. Orin Col burn, at North Windham.
 HiIl-Hanks Wedding.
 Rev. J. F. Robertson officiated at the wedding of Miss Elinor Hanks and Arthur Hill at the residence of the brioe's parents at Hanks Hill Monday. Mrs. Reuben Clark, who has been i'll, is able to sit up.
 Mrs. E. B. Smith is in feeble health.
 Special Exercises.
 The exercise entitled The Beautiful City was given at the church Sunday evening and was well rendered by the young ladies. Those taking part were Miss Frances Dimock, Pilgrim: Miss Arlene Durham, Teacher; Miss Eunice Wood, Tempter; Messengers, Miss Grace Forsythe, Miss Elsie White house, Miss Marguerite Dunham, Miss Lulu Simpson, Miss Helena Langer Miss Helen Pollard. Miss Ida Smith pl esideo at the organ. The choir sang several selections. MT. and Mrs. Hob by gave duet.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-27
MoOSUP
Sudden Death of Miss Emma M,rency M. Y. O.. B. Club Open New Rooms Personals.

The people of Moosup were greatly shocked and saddened to learn of the sudden death at 2.45 Tuesday morning of Miss Emma Morency at the hohie of her sister, Mrs. Josept Piche, on Main street, at the age of 32 years. Although she had not been in the best of health for some time, she worked as usual up to Saturday noon. In the afternoon she went to Dayville and was taken i'll there and had to be brought home, where she grew rapid ly worse. It is though. that she took sudden cold and this, coupled with a complication of diseases was the cause of death. Her parents died when she was but child and she was adopted into the family of Joseph Piche. She has been empoyed in MT. CransKa's thread mill since her school days and was possessed of many amiable qualities which Tnadt her very popular. She was memt-r of the Children of Mary society and All Hal lows church and also of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Shepherds of Anne She leaves three brothers, Louis, Au- gustus and Dona, and five sisters. Mrs. Anthony Mathews, Mrs. Celiua Brown, Mrs. Joseph Piche, Mrs. Bertha Dame and Mrs. Hubert Bigness. The funeral was held from All Hallows church on Thursday morning at o'clock when a solemn high requiem mass was sung for the repose of her soul. The burial was in the Wauregan. cemetery.
 Opening of New Rooms.
 Lsst Monday evening the young ladies of the M. Y. 0. E. club cele- brated the opening of their new rooms in the Hyde block, something over fifty being present. A very pleasing programme was rendered, comprising a piano solo, by Miss Gertrude Ander- son, a humorous recitation, by Miss Amy Tillinghast, and a violin solo by Miss Angelina Littlefeld, followed by a farce in one act entitled Rubber Bocts." Games, charades and refresh- ments followed.
 Cut Cash in Hand.
 Last Saturady Fred Barber, a ma- chinist in the woolen mill, while at work about a lathe somehow got his hand caught between the cutting tool and the casting on which he was at work, cutting a terrible gash across the back of his hand. Had it not been for his presence of mind in stopping the machine the hand would have been severed at the wrist. He was taken to the office of Dr. c. N. Allen who dressed the wound.
 Notes.
 Mrs. 4. R. Sprague. MT. and Mrs J. c. Gallup took Thanksgiving dinner at the home of Dr. w. WI Adams.
 David Marshal has moved his fam fly to Attleboro, Mass. where he has employment in a jewelry shop.
 Mrs. J. M. Adams has closed her house for the winter and gone to Providence.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-27
NORTH STERLING.
Cats Sacrificed to Trappers-Trout
 Brooks Dry.

Miss Lucinda Knight is visiting Mrs. George Blackmar.
 A number of children have whoop- ing cough.
 F. p. Potter and G. D. Fenner of Cranston, R. l., have been here on a hunting trip.
 Mir. and Mrs. Olney Knight have adopted little Ray Harrington.
 New boxes have been added to the rural mall route the past week.
 Mrs. Lawrence Card of Danielson has been visiting Mrs. Leon Dexter.
 Last Sunday morning George c. Spooner found a find large buck with his young stock, which was eating apples. It was a fine specimen with antlers of 6 to 8 points and a 20-inch spread.
 Owing to the high price of furs many are in the trapping business and a number of choice house cats have been caught.
 The trout fishermen will not have their usual luck the coming spring as nearly every small trout brook is dry.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-27
HOLLAND COUNTY.
CHESTNUT HILL.
Happenings of the Week-Auditor
 Bliss at Rockville.

Henry P. Brink of Manchester spent Thursday at the old home.
 Jewett Collins of New Haven visit ed his father. Deacon William A. Col lins, on Saturday and Sunday.
 William H. Bliss recently spent a day in Holland and Rockville auditing the accounts of the county.
 MT. and Mrs Henry Oehlers of New York are with the family of Mrs. Oeh- lers' parents. MT. and Mrs. James M. Clark, for a few days
 MT. and Mrs. Will Clark of New Ha- ven are spending short time with Willard B. Clark and family.
 The Ladies Aid society is planning for another entertainment.
 Miss Marion Clyde is to be the guest of the society at that time.
 MT. and Mrs. William w. Palmer, with their son, Robert. are visiting in Boston
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-27
MASHAPAUG
Lake Lower Than for Years-Chilc
 Chops of a Finger.

George Logan was in South Fram- ingham one day last week.
 Mrs. Mary Wight returned last week after ten days visit with Mrs. Charles Allen of Monson.
 Myron Hooker of Bristol spent Sun day with his parents, MT. and Mrs. John Hooker.
 Mrs. Alonzo Fairbanks returned to her home here last week Tuesday, aft CT two weeks stay at St. Vincent's hospital, Worcester. She is much i'm proved in health.
 Mrs. John Hooker and Miss Myra Shell were in Southbridge last week
 Mrs. John Scarborough of Westford and Mrs. C. H. Macallister of East Brimfield. Mass, passed Saturday with Mrs. Moore at Mashapaug.
 Visitors at the lake the past week say the lake is the lowest 1t has been for many years.
 One of the Sibley children. two years old, cut off one finger with an ax re- gently.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-27
ABlNGT0N
Social and Danoe-Improvina at Day.
 KimbaIl Hospital.

Mrs. Florence Cramer and daugh- ter of Boston have been with her sis ter. Mrs Fred Botham, the past week.
 Beatrice Mcfarland of Mansfield and friends have been at Chales Gallup's a few days.
 Thanksgiving guests are: A. N. Vaughn and w. R. Vaughn Of Wor- cester, with Mrs. McGorty; Mrs. Sharpe of Goodspeed's Landing and Core Sharpe of Storrs college, with their mother, Mrs. P. A. Sharpe; MT. and Mrs. Bert Fitts ! are with E. Bracket.
 Alice Peal has been the guest of Miss Smith of Wilington.
 The employees of Dr. T. M. Murray had social and dance Friday even- ing.
 The friends of Carl Gilbert and Ed ward McGrath are glad to hear of their improving at the Day-Kimball hospital
 Owen Weeks is acting as station agent at Pomfret during MT. Gill; bert's illness.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-27
SCOTLAND.
Pupils Give Pleasing Entertainr1ent-- Dogs Attack Sheep-Corn Thief Caught.


 Rev. W. E. B. Moore will preach Sunday in the Congregational church in the absence of the pastor. Rev. l.. B. Penney, who with Mrs. Penney Is spending a vacation of two weeks In Vermont and New York.
 School closed Wednesday for the Thanksgiving holiday and will reopen Monday. A pleasing Thanksgiving pro- gramme was given Wednesday after noon by the pupils of the two rooms under the direction of Mrs. Geer in the grammar room. It may be repeated, as the severe storm prevented many from attending.
 Wilson Brothers fine flock of sheep were attacked by dog on Wednesday and one was killed before the dog was seen.
 Holiday Dance.
 J.L Cady gave a dance on Thanks giving night in the town hall. It was well patronized for so stormy an even ing.
 c. H. Scovil and family, who moved to Worcester Mass, about year ago, are to return soon and occupy the place owned by William M. >Burnham
 Mrs. Lizzie Weaver spent Thanks giving with her daughter, Mrs. Frank Fitch, in Norwich.
 MT. and Mrs. Walter House and family were guests of relatives in Willimantic over Thanksgiving.
 Dewin Ashcraft of c. A. c. is home for the Thanksgiving recess.
 c. H. Brown has been missing corn from his field and this week captured the intruder-a nice fat racoon weigh ing eighteen pounds.
 Among those who entertained on Thanksgiving and enjoyed the home coming of the children or other rela- tives were MT. and Mrs. Egbert Bass Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Barstow. MT. and Mrs. J. H. Webb, MT. and Mrs. J. H. Mosely, Frank Willis, Deacon and Mrs Frank Allen, MT. and Mrs. c. M. Smith and MT. and Mrs. Charles Pendle- tOn
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-27
TH0M PS0M
Basketball Season Planned - Candy
 Social.

Rev. and Mrs. c. I. Ramsey are spending two weeks in Berwick, Me. The Baptist church will be closed dur ing their absence.
 Miss Catherine Lapham has been visiting Miss Caroline Lounsbury.
 Charles Ross of Brooklyn visited his parents, Mir. and Mrs. l.. N. Ross, Thursday of last week.
 Mary Elliott has been visiting rela- tives in Providence.
 The young men are arranging for a season of basketball
 Edith Cruff of Suhleld has been spending week of vacation at her home here.
 The union Thanksgiving service in Che Congregational church Thursday morning was addressed by Rev. c. Van Natter of North Grosvenordale.
 The B. Y. P. U. meeting Sunday evening was led by Edith Logee. The orchestra assisted with the music.
 A candy social is announced to be held next week at the home of Edith Logee.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-27
PH0ENlxVILl.E
Lively Bidding at Recent Auction

Frank Bowen of North Windham has been through here buying furs.
 Mime. De Riva's auction was well attended in spite of the poor weather. Cattlemen attended in full force and as consequence stock sold high and bidding was lively.
 Winter has made its appearance at last with a wind and snow storm. The wind has been very strong, blowing down a number of old trees.
 The Greenwich rabbit hunters have returned home with big string
 M McGovern of Webster spent a few days with L. Creapo recently.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-27
UNION.

Harlow Back of Vancouver, Wash, with his brother. Harry Back of Dan ielson, called on friends in town last Thursday.
 Martha Richards of Westford visited her cousin, Mir. and Mrs. w. Richards, Sunday.
 Jessie Griggs of Westford attended the Congregational church last Sum day.
 J. Began of Stafford spent Sunday with his brothers, Michael and Will fam Began.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-27
CHAPLIN.
Miss Jerusha Crosby, es, Seriously II
 Thanksgiving Home Corners.

Miss Jerusha Crosby, who is the oldest person in town, nearly 99, is se- riously i'll. A trained nurse from Hart ford is in attendance.
 Mir. and Mrs. H. P. Cornell of Bar rington, R. l., were called here Tues day by the illness of Miss Crosby
 Mir. and Mrs. Ed. Kendall of Water bury were Thanksgiving visitors with Mrs. Nancy E.. Lanphear of South Chaplin
 Dr. Knights Thanksgiving visitors were Dr. William F. Neff and family of Waterbury and Lucius M. Knight and family of Hartford. f. Mrs. Evangeline Fleming assisted the Congregational choir last Sunday and sang soprano solo in fine voice.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-27
WEST WOODSTOCK
Union Thanksgiving Service at Baptist
 church-Thankssiving Visitors.

Mrs. Henry Murray has been enter taining her daughter, Mrs Cora Casey, of Worcester.
 Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Moriarty and Miss Alice Flood of Southbridge were guests at Gustav Anderson's Sunday. Mrs. Moriarty and Miss Flood remain ed over Thanksgiving.
 Mir. and Mrs. E. L. Morse spent Thanksgiving with Mrs. Everett Morse fin Hartford and will spend the week following with MT. Morses sister, Mrs. R. H. Burton, in Plainville.
 Capt. A. c. Winslow and Master William Mansfield of Putnam were guests of friends about town Sunday.
 M. $. Frost and Joseph Fargo each lost a horse the past week.
 Miss Elsie Rocheleau will spend the Thanksgiving recess at her home in Worcester.
 There was union Thanksgiving ser vice at the Baptist church Sunday morning. Rev. c. M. Jones of the Congregational church preached the sermon, after which the Sunday school rendered appropriate exercises for Bible day.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-27
WARR RENVILLE
News from the Huntcrs-coon Supper.

News from the Huntcrs-Coon Supper.
 Rev. B. c. Bugbee is spending Thanksgiving in Providence, R. I.
 Herbert Fisher and R. w. Seyms of Hartford spent few days of last week in this village hunting. They took home eight cartridges.
 O. D. Baker entertained friends from Hartford at a coon supper last Saturday evening.
 While Milton Durkee, Robert Balch, Leander Wright. Raymond and Nor man Baker were skunk hunting the other night they shot fine coon. Mrs. Durkee cooked the coon for the young men and they had a fine coon supper last Monday evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-27
WESTMINSTER
Social at the Parsonage - Plans for
 Christmas.

Mrs. Frances Smith of Black Hill, with her son. Arthur Smith and wife, from the west, and her daughter Mrs. Everett Brown, of Pomfret, were at the cemetery here one day last week.
 There were a good number present at the church social held in the par sonage on Tuesday evening of last week
 Rev. A. A. Smith spent Thanksgiving with his family in Leicester. Mass.
 Edward Baker was in Moosup on Thursday.
 The Sunday school is planning a Christmas entertainment and tree on Christmas eve.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-27
EAGLEVILLE.
A Quiet HoIiday-Flocks of Wild Geese
 Noted Daily.

Thanksgiving closed very quietly. The mill closed for the day. The store and postoffice kept open only to care for the mail. The rural carrier did not make any trip.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles Michael spent Thanksgiving day with New Haven friends.
 MT and Mrs. Fred O. vinton are spending the week with relatives in New York city and Montclair, N. J.
 Flocks of wild geese are daily seen flying south. which foretells the near approach of cold weather.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-27
TURNERVILLE.

Mrs. W. c. Taylor OF South Coven- try spent the weekend with her daughter. Mrs. D. F. Jaquith.
 Mrs. Robert Amidon and two chil- dren of Rockville spent the week with her brother T. R. Prentice.
 MT. and Mrs. Robert Generoux are spending a few days with relatives in Baltic.
 Everett Thompson, Jr. who has been i'll, is now able to resume his usual duties.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-27
STERLING
Epworth League Entertainment-HoI.
 iday Visitors.

Mir. and Mrs. Elwood I4athrop and Miss Jennie Dennison of Mystic are the guests of Mir. and Mrs. J. w. Ba- ker.
 Mrs. Clinton Andrews entertained her son and family on Thanksgiving day.
 The Epworth league gave their en- tertainment on Thursday evening.
 George Perie has moved his family to Sterling.
 Miss Helen Burke is spending the Thanksgiving vacation at her home in W,llimantic.
 Mrs. Alice E,idy and Miss A. l.. Wit ter spent Thanksgiving week at their respective homes in Attleboro, Mass. and Brooklyn, Ct.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-27
LETTERS FROM TWO STATES.

World spent Thanksgiving at his home here.
 c. H. Sumner and family were en- tertained on Thanksgiving by L. R Southworth.
 Miss Dorothy Richardson sailed with MT. and Mrs. A. l.. Hardy on Thurs day to spend the winter in Europe.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-27
Trusting His Church.

The story Is told of the Rev. Jas. Patterson of Philadelphia that he once said. in a circle of his brethren. that he thought ministers ought Co be humble and poor. like their Master. T have often prayed.' said ha 'thst I might be kept humble; l never pray ed that I might he poor-I could trust my church for thatl"-Atlanta Eeor- gian.