Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-17

Thursday afternoon in Miss McDers motts room in the Dublin school build, ing reception was given in honor of the silver jubilee of the Rev. M. H. May member of the board of educa-- ton. both rooms uniting for the ex- ercises. There were present the com- mittee, the board of education, Miss Palmer, the supervisorj Prof. Noora and Miss James of Bacon academy. Remington.
 The exercises opened with a spirited jubilee chorus by Miss McDermott'a pupils, followed by a solo, Old Ker- lucky Home, by Miss Addie May Ly- man Then came the presentation to Rev; Father May of a beautifully H. luminated address by the pupils of Miss McDermott's room, the presenta- ton speeches being made by Miss Cath- crime K. Sullivan and Master James J. Blacker.
 Addresses by six children from Mss Alice Sullivan's room followed, with the presentation of beautiful flowers by Miss Annie Papinos.
 Rev. Father May responded with cor- dial appreciation of the addresses and flowers. Brief congratulatory speeches were then made by s. P. Willard. chairman of the board of educationa Rev. k. O. Ingalls,, school visitor; ]. J. oulhNdAit dCliub NlhlloTs JOnu IT. f1IAICE1 member of the board of educationa Professor Moore of Bacon academy, Rev. Father Mooney Miss Palmer, su- pervisor of schools and Messrs Buell. and Burpee of the committed.
 Rev Father May then spoke in fe- licitous response 10 all these good wishes, and the exercises closed by tho assemblage. pupils and visitors, singing America.
 The room was beautifully decorated with white and silver flags symbollcn of the anniversary commemorated- Father May presented souvenir cards to all present. A special seat had been prepared by the schools for their hon. or guests, and the significant dates 1SS4-1909 were conspicuous. The sur- prise was SO well managed that it proved complete, and those on the ss- cret were greatly pleased at the sues cess of the entire afternoon.
 Grange Election.
 At the meeting of the Grange thiM week the following officers were elect- ed for the ensuing year: Master. My ron R. Abel; overseer, George B. Mfl- Ter; chaplain. James R. Dutton; stew- ard, Albert H. Foote; assistant stew ard, --; lecturer, Frank ID. Foote: secretary Carroll E. Staplesa areasurer, Miss Belle l.. Strong; Pomo- na, Miss Nettie Symmes; Ceres. Miss Bessie Randall; Flora. Miss Ina Bailey:l lady assistant steward, -; gate- keeper, James R. Case; executive com- mittee for three years, The Grange has passed through very suc- cessful year has increased it's mem- bership, and the outlook for the com~ ing year is most encouraging.
 About the Borough.
 County Commissioner c. D. Moves oA Norwich and County Sheriff. Sidney Brown of New London were in town Wednesday.
 Fred j.. Brown of Lebanon was here Wednesday.
 Mrs. William Cone of East Ha6dam was a caller here Thursday.
 The Ladies' Aid society of the Mcth@ odist church held the annual Christmn4 sale in the parlors of the church on Wednesday afternoon and evening. Considerable fun resulted from the saie of mystery clippings" when tho mys- terious packages were opened.
 Fred O. Brown of Exeter was here Wednesday.
 George T. Loomis of westchesten was in town Thursday.
 Travel Clubs Papers.
 The Travel club will meet Monday evening next. The following win pre- pare papers for the meeting: Miss Sa- rah Blgelow will have Florence for her subject and Mrs. Dwight flakes will take as her subject Santa Croce and Giotto.
 Charles R. Strong or Lebanon was hare Wednesday.
 George Gilmore and Miss Alice Ed- wards were calling on relatives ae Comstock's Bridge Wednesday.