Putnam patriot., 1909-11-05
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Mrs. Mary 0Hara of SomerviIIe WAS in town a few days last week
 schuyler Rabbit and ?. San6strom have returned from a two months stay at West Berlin, Vermont, much improved in health.
 MT. and Mrs. Joseph Grandall were rendered a surprise at the Sons of Yet eran Hall, North Grosvenordale, last Wednesday night. About 65 were present. They were presented a nor ris chair and vases. Cake and ice cream were served.
 Mrs. Beebe gave dinner party last Saturday evening in honor Of Miss Mathewson and Rev. MT. Huizinga Mrs. Henry also gave dinner party on Monday evening of this week, and others are being planned for the near future.
 Gentleman's night was observed on Halloween by the Thimble club, Everett Rhodes entertained.
 Mrs. William 5. Beebe gave recep- ton Oct. 29th from to to meet Miss Mathewson and the Rev. MT. Huizin. ga, who have become engaged recently. Pomfret, Woodstock, Webster and Putnam were represented, beside a number of our village people. One hundred and seventy-five cards were sent out. MT. and Mrs. J. H. DeVerix ot Saybrook, friends of MT. Huizinga, attended. The house was decorated with chrysanthemums and cut flowers. Mrs. Beebe received with Miss Mathewson and Mir Huizinga. Many bouquets were received by Miss Mathewson, some of which she carried. Miss Howe of Norwich, a friend of Miss MatheWson who was to assist in receiving, was detained. A dainty spread was served in the dining room Miss Edith Sheldon served punch and Miss Mcclellan of Woodstock, cousin of Miss Mathewson, poured.
 The Thompson W. C. T. U. will meet with Mrs. David Porter at her home on Potter Plains, Thursday, Nov. II, at 2 D. m. Let each member come prepared to take part in the pro- gram by song, reading or recitation ap- propriate for the occasion.
 A meeting of the w. C. T. U. of Thompson was held with Mrs. Charles Goodwin of WilsonvilIe, on Thursday afternoon last. Despite the clustering weather and the long drive for nearly all the members, a large number was in attendance and very enthusiastic meeting held. President Robinson in the chair conducted the regular service of the order and admitted Mrs. Ran- som of East Thompson as member and placed upon her the white ribbon which is growing so popular and be- coming such q power in the land. The report of the late State convention held in Wiilimantic was read and accepted, all reports from the many different de- partments being of an encouraging na- ture. Very interesting remarks were made by Miss Ellen Larned upon the temperance cause and also the interest in the historical incidents connected with the house and neighborhood Tn which the meeting was held. The now famous prohibition hymn, Make the Map all White, was sung by Mrs. George Law and Miss Edythe Aood- ard, altos, and Mrs. and Miss Carleton, sopranos. Mrs. Goodwin served cakes and cocoa and the large number of la dies returned to their homes delighted with the afternoons meeting. The next meeting will De with Mrs. David Porter, Nov. llth, and full attend ance is desired.
 Mrs. Charles knight entertained Sunday Frankiyn Walker and wife, Miss Emily Ross of West Woodstock, Harry Wells of South Woodstock and James Ryan and wife of this place. The former were of the bridal party oI the wedding held at the Church oi the Good Shepherd, West Woodstock.