Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-02-13
NORWICH TOWN.
Noah Webster Society, Schools and
Organizations Honor Lincoln = St.
Valentine Not Forgotten - General
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Friday evening the Noah Webster
Literary association observed the one
hundredth anniversary of Dincoln's
birth. The president of the associa-
ton, james D. Murphy, called the
meeting to order and presented James
w. Murphy, who gave an interesting
address concerning Lincoln, his noble
characteristics and the great work
which he did. He spoke of him as
model OF manhood for the young men
of today. The various points of his
career were ably discussed by the
speaker.
Following this an appetizing oyster
supper was served which had been
prepared under the direction of Mrs,
James Butler, Mrs. George Rooney and
Miss May Murphy, who had kindly
given their assistance for this portion
of the programme. and their efforts
were sincerely appreciated. The table
looked very attractive with its dainty
decorations Of flowers. The big fifty
foot American flag, formed an impor
tant part Of the decorations. Informal
members during the evening. A solo
by Thomas Casey pleased, as did also
one by William German. Varied
grahpophone selections by Frank D.
Hunter formed another interesting
feature. John Pounch and Grin Price
were heard with pleasure in skilful
violin selections John Cummings was
heard to good effect in a solo. The
evenings arrangements were ably car
ried out by this committee. of which
John Casey was chairman: James D.
Murphy, John Mullen, John Houlihan.
Burton Robbins and Michael Lynch
Mrs. Robert R. Beetham has return
ed after spending some time in Pres
ton City, where she was called by the
illness and death of her mother, Mrs.
Frederick W. Prodell.
At the Scotland road school on Fri
day the Lincoln anniversary was OBJ
served with Lincoln stories and patr1
otto songs. A valentine box was also
opened. much to the enjoyment of the
pupils. The programme was under the
direction Of the teacher, Miss Viola
Chesbro
The Plain Hill. school. taught by
Miss Lillian Hatten, observed Friday
with Rotations and readings concern
ing Abraham Lincoln and patriotic Sc
lections were sung.
Mrs. Henry Bushnell OF lisbon is
visiting her son, Irving Bushnell Of
Scotland road.
At West Town Street.
On Friday there were special exer-
cises for Lincoln day in the various
departments at the West Town street
school, taught by Principal William NJ
Dugan, Miss Mary E. Callahan, Miss
Mary A. Galligan and Mrs. Elizabeth
G. Dainty A half holiday was en-
joyed, school closing at noon.
Town Street School.
At the Town street school special
exercises were held on Friday Prin-
cipal William G.. Tarbox read to his
pupils The Perfect Tribute. In Mrs.
. o4h llama rfr7 thnTa
were Lincoln anecdotes. quotations and
readings. The rooms taught by Miss
Bessie. Grant and Miss Elizabeth G.
Lynch combined for the singing of pa
triotic songs. and general exercises
were held.
which We're opened on Friday.
The village primary, taught by MISS
Sara J. Mcclellan. observed Lincoln's
birthday with readings and devoted
most of the days session to that sub
tect.
on Friday Mrs. Louis Olsen enter
tanned at her home on the Scotland
road Mrs. d B. Talbot. Miss Elsie
Talbot Of Norwich and William Rogers
and Miss Fanny Rogers.
At Wauwecus bill.
The Wauwecus Hill school observed
the Lincoln anniversary with readings
and songs under the direction OF the
teacher Miss Bertha Carpenter.
There was a good attendance on Fri !.
day evening at the Epworth league
Lincoln evening.
At First Congregational churon.
On Friday evening in the First Con-
gregational chapel the social commit
tee Of the Christian Endeavor society
held a Lincoln and valentine social. A
programme of extracts, events and the
various phases Of Lincoln's life was
interesting as given by the different
members. Patriotic songs were sung.
After the Lincoln portion of the even
ing came the valentines. Games for
Valentines day. such as hunting
hearts and shooting hearts. were play
ed @lle picture OF Abraham Lincoln
was draped with the American flag.
Refreshments were served during the
evening under the direction Of the
committee, Henry T. Frazier. chair
man, Miss Ruth L. Potter, Frank G.
DUR, Henry Fccleston. Miss Jennie r.
DUR Walter Bushnell. William
Crabtree and Charles Schwenk.