Norwich bulletin., 1909-11-30
DANIELS0N
Golden Anniversary of Attawaugan M. E. church-Mrs. Ira Thomas Called East from Los AngeIes-cap- tain Huntingdon Receives Discharge.

W.. G. Churcn-Mrs. Ira Thomas
 Called East from Los Angeles-cap-
 tain Huntingdon Receives Discharge.
 The attention of the members of the Methodist denomination in this end of the county was centered Monday in the observance by the Methodist church at Attawaugan of the golden anniversary of the meeting of its first Sunday school class and really the be- ginning of a Methodist community in that part of the town of Killingly. The observance commenced on Sunday with services of a special nature; on Monday evening the real reunion and love feast of returned pastors and members, with the present pastor and members was held. At o'clock a ban quet was served in the church, with large number present among them the district superintendent, Rev. J. H. Newland of Norwich, and other cler- gymen, some of whom formerly minis tered to the people of Attawaugan.
 Clarence H. Truesdale, agent of the Attawaugan company. was the 'toast- master and the following responded to toasts: Mrs. Thankful Kingsbury of Ballouville, whose father was large ly instrumental in the formation of the church; Rev. John O. Dodge of Norwich, Attawaugan in 1875; Frank l.. Bennett, Ballouville. Our Church; Rev. John Pierce, Fall River, The City Pastorate: Rev. John Thompson, Gales Ferry, Salt Air; Rev. J. H. Newland, Attawaugan, Social Life of the Church; Rev. F. H. Spear, Pawtucket, Abroad Rev. R. s. Cushman, Daniel son, Our Young People; Rev. E. w. Belcher, Putnam. Our Older People.
 Between the toasts musical numbers were given
 Rev. Dwight l.. Adams is the pres ent pastor of the church. which starts onward on the second half of cen- tury with many things to warrant the belief that it's influence will be of still greater good and more widely felt.
 The regular monthly social gather ing of the Y. M. c. A. will be held in the rooms this (Tuesday) evening.
 Mrs. Ira Thomas Mother III.
 Mrs. Ira Thomas, wife of the Phila- delphia baseball player of that name. has arrived in Danielson from Los An geles, from where she was summoned by the illness of her mother. Mrs. El len Moore, who lives with her son, James Moore of Water street.
 Captain Armineton's Resignation Ac-
 cepted.
 Capt. F. O. Huntington of the Thir- teenth company, c. A. C., has received his discharge from the military serv- ice of the state. to become effective tomorrow, December l. Captain Arm ington sent in his resignation several days ago. Lieut.. Ebert l.. Darbie is to be in command of the company until new captain is named.
 Captain Huntington has been with the company for several years and be- sides being an efficient commanding officer was very popular with the men.
 Judge Harry E.. Back and Judge Ar thur G. Bill were vacating the respec- tive law offices in the Phoenix building on Monday.
 No Arrests for Violating Game Laws.
 On the eve of the close of the open season on partridge, quail. woodcock and other game birds it is learned that game wardens and special game pro tectors have been spending considera ble time in Danielson and vicinity of late in an endeavor to learn whether there have been violations of the game laws during the present season. This section is regarded by these Sleuths as suspicious territory, but to date and with the season closing tomorrow there have been no arrests for hunting contrary to law.
 To Substitute Meter System.
 An inspector representing the Crys- tai Water company has been going the rounds of Danielson the past few days, picking up information about the uses to which the company's service is being put. It is understood that some services that have been paid for on contract basis are to be put on a me- ter system. This applies especially to manufacturing plants and to other .1Io hot laar, Inc ax- ocra quantity of water The inspection by the water company's representative has also included business blocks.
 Acting Visitor Paine to Speak.
 James M. Paine. acting visitor of the schools in Killingly and member of the town school committee. is to be one of the speakers at the fourth an- nual meeting Of the Connecticut Asso- citation of School Boards. to be held in the high school building at Meriden on Saturday of this week. MT. Paine is the Windham county member of the executive committee of the asso- citation.
 The meeting is to be opened with a business session. to be followed by addresses and discussion. Katherine T. Harty of Danbury will speak on the practical test of efficiency in coun- try schools and A.-B. Morrill, of New Haven on a practical test of efficiency in city schools The discussion will be participated in by James M. Paine, Andrew Kingsbury of Coventry and Allen B. Lincoln of Willimantic.
 At the afternoon session there will be a discussion of the effects and meaning of recent educational legisla- tion, town management of schools and transportation by Charles N. Hall of New Milford and secretary of the as- sociation. At this session, also, $. P. Willard of Colchester will talk on the employment of certificates. A gen. eral discussion is to follow.
 The annual meetings of the school board association have resulted in most important legislation. which has affected every school board and every school in the state. In view of this fact it is being urged that it becomes the duty of every town to see that it's school interests are represented at these meetings. and every school board is being urged to send at least one member this year.
 On Friday evening there is to be social meeting at the Hotel Winthrop, for which an informal programme will he arranged in conjunction with the Superintendents' association.
 John W. Gallup vs. Frank Porter.
 Notice has been given of the pend ency of complaint by John w. Gallup of Danielson. in which he asks for foreclosure on mortgaged personal property. The case is entitled John w Gallup vs. Frank Porter, Jr. The whereabouts of the defendant are un- known. The case is to come before the January term of the superior court for Windham county
 Rivers Coated with Ice.