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Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-01
BETHEL.
M. E. Church Has Christmas Concert Mail Carrier and Stage Driver Delayed by Drifts.

There was Christmas concert at the Bethel AI- F.. church Saturday eve. Miss Mamie Luther had the concert in charge and if was greatly enjoyed by all Santa Claus was present and at the close of the entertainment made three trips around the church distrib- uting packages of cake. bags of can dy and apples. The programme for the evening follows:
 Organ voluntary: song. We Come Today, choir; Scripture reading and prayer, pastor: song, Rally Round the Christmas Banner, choir: recitation He Comes. Bennie Young; dialogue. Last Years Christmas Gifts; song. Three Kings Came Forth. choir: reef tation, The Borrowed Stockings, Ger trude Luther; dialogue. Under the Clean of the Candles: recitation Fcl- mer Burdick; song Ring c Bells choir: recitation. Lulu Young, Christmas Gift; exercise, Sleep, Baby Stockings, Lillie Luther: song. Lonely Stockings. choir; recitation, A Mis- take About Santa Claus. Clarence Lu- ther: song. Away in a Manger, Etta Button and Lillian Hasler: dialogue, The Christmas Rivals; song A Gift for the New Born King choir: reel tation. w F. Rlchmond dialogue. Snow Family; remarks by pastor: song. Lead Is. c Star. choir: Joy to the World. congreg gation-
 The snow storm Saturday night cut ofr all comHunieatton Tor q time for the people Of Bethel Even the mail man was unable to make his trip and on Wednesday when he came said he could not make the full trip yet. Mr. LeffingwelI, who runs the stage from make the trip until Wednesday
 The society of the Iicthel NJ F, church had an oyster supper at the home of Walter Rurdick Decembcr %.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-01
v0LUNTOWN.
How Christmas. Was observed-visit- ors Snowbound--GuiIbau auIt- St. sau- veur Marriage.

| The Feast of the Nativity was cele- brsYted Saturday at St. Thomas church with masses at and 10.30 o'clock, the latter being high mass. sung by the pastor Special music was rendered ! by the choir. The altar was prettily decorated with cut flowers and ever greens A representation of the stable at Bethlehem was at one side of the sanctuary.
 On Friday evening a Christmas tree | was held at the M. E. church. The 1 tree was hung with gifts for the chil dren of the Sunday school On Saturday evening there was a Christmas tree in the Baptist church, on which were many gifts for the chil dren and other members of the church. Christmas exercises were held.
 GuiIbauIt- St. Sauveur Wedding.
 On Monday morning at St. Thomas church Joseph Guiibault of Turner's Falls, Mass. and Mrs. Delvina St Saul veur of this place were united in mar riage by the Rev. ]. V. F. Belanger, who also celebrated the nuptial mass. The bride was prettily attired in white silk. with briral veil The witnesses were. for the bride, Joseph Ritchie If Jewett City, and for the groom, Will liam Richards of Voluntown. After the ceremony a breakfast was served at the home of the brides parents, MT. and Mrs. Joseph St. Sauveur, to a num- Der of relatives and friends. The pres ents were numerous and useful. Mir. and Mrs. Guilbault left town on Fri day for Turner's Falls, where they will reside.
 Local Notice.
 Since the storm the roads have been almost impossible. On Monday the mails were delayed and made but one trip. A number of holiday visitors were showed in and unable to get back to their homes Monday.
 Merrill T Herbert and daughter, ,Lau- ra. of Webster, Mass, were visitors at tie home of the formers brother, John Herbert. MT. Herbert was at one t.-5e a resident of this town.
 Hrs. Louise Cadoret spent the knli- days st the home or her daughter, Mrs. TEeoGere Bouley, in Worcester, Mass.
 Noie Bitchotte and daughter Flor estin and George Bitchotte of Jewett City were guests of Louis Bitchotte.
 Miss Jennie Campbell of Central Vil- lage High school is spending the va cation at her home here.
 Arnold Adams was in Hope Valley Friday.
 George Sheldon of the T.. s. battle ship Louisiana is enjoying a furlough at the home of his parents, MT. and Mrs. J. E. Sheldon.
 Miss Cleo Herbert of the Academy of the Holy Family, Baltic, is spending the holidays at her, home in the vil- lage.
 The Rev. J. V. E. Belanger left on Thursday for his home in Canada, where he will enjoy a brief vacation
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-01
GOSHEN.
Damage Done by stornn-social at B.
 F. Works.

At the church there was no service Sunday owing to the storm. Men and teams have been busy since Monday making the highways passabIe. They had not been broken out up to Thursday. The R. F. D. carriers were unable to make their trips. The high wind broke eleven large poles of the s. N. F. Telephone company breaking all of the wires. that number over 30. Connection with the outside world has been greatly missed.
 Social and Gift Auction.
 There was a large number present at the social at the home of B. F. York, Elm Grove farm, on Friday even ing. Each one carried a package not less than , cents in Value and the large table full of these articles sold at good prices. w. T. Curry was the auction eer. Refreshments were served MT. York has recently rebuilt his large farmhouse. which is practically new and has modern conveniences.
 Mrs. Jesse Banks of Brooklyn, N. Y has been a guest at the home of her father Rev Marcus Burr.
 P A. Lathrop finished filling his ice house Thursday w4.h ice a foot thick.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-01
GALES FERRY
Entertainment and Tree at M. E. Church - Low Barometer During Storm-Forestry Students Making Woodland Map.

An enjoyable Christmas entertain nnent was given at the Methodist church Friday evening by the children of the Sunday school assisted by the choir of the church. A. NJ. Voorhees, gave violin solo as an oening number or the programme and also accompan- led the songs given by the school with his violin. Solos were given by Ruth Lawson and Doris Main and songs by classes of the school. Many of the chil- dren and young people were heard in readings and recitations. At the close or the programme two well filled Christmas trees rewarded the children with many gifts. Ruth Lawson and Mildred Noorhees won prizes offered for securing the largest donations for the Christmas gifts.
 Miss Amelia and Susan Mathewson returned Monday from a visit over the holiday with Mir. and Mrs. Herbert F. Crandal1 in New London.
 Mir. and Mrs. Bennett, who have been recent guests of Mir. and Mrs. A. M. xoorhees returned Monday to New York
 Damage During Storm.
 During the gale Sunday morning the telehone pole at the west end of the bridge blew over, making havoc of the wires and breaking the railing to the station steps.
 The services at the NJ F. church were held as usual in spite of the storm Sunday. about 20 being present at the morning service.
 A peculiarity noted during the storm was the remarkably low air pressure, one barometer dropping to 2S-50.
 MT. and Mrs. Thomas Latham were Christmas guests of their son, Charles Latham. in Mantle.
 Mir. and Mrs. Elmer Satterlee re- turned to North Haven Sunday even ing having been guests of their par ents, Mir. and Mrs. c. A. Satterlee. over the holiday.
 Making Map of Woodland.
 Two students from the Yale Forestry school have been engaged by Dr. Charles B. Graves of New London to make a map of his woodland at his summer home on what was formerly the Larrabee farm. place of about 500 acres east of of the village. The men, who arrived Monday will spend their vacation here marking the trees for removal that the growth of the wood land may be improved.
 Miss Harriet Bishop Brown of Rris- tol is spending her vacation with her mother, Mrs. Sarah Perkins. Mrs. Per kins and Miss Brown were guests over the holiday with relatives in Westerly.
 John Raymond Perkins returned to his studies at Mt. Hermon Thursday morning.
 Afr and Mrs. Leon Watrous of the Navy Yard were guests Saturday of their parents. Mir. and Mrs. Charles H Comstock
 c. Allyn Brown of Hartford is visit ing relatives in the village.
 Mir. and Mrs. Frank Ennis of West erly spent Saturday with MT. and Mrs. E. A. James at Allyn's Point.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-01
MONTvTLLE.
Holiday Guests-Christmas Concert at Baptist Church = Ice Cutting Be-

I
 MT. Manchester and son and Misses Marion and Elsie Manchester of New York were guests Christmas and Sun | day of MT. and Mrs Everett Chapman. guest of his mother, Mrs. D. D. Lyon, and sisters, the Misses Grace and Der tha Lyon. Christmas day. Victor Rosenlund of South Manches- ter was the guest of his parents and sisters in Palmertown-
 John Olson of Waterbury spent tic Christmas vacation with his father and sisters in Montville
 NIT. and Mrs. Burgess visited Tela- tives in Rhode Island this week.
 Christmas Concert.
 The Christmas concert, The BethIe- hem King, given by the Bible school of the Union Baptist church. Friday about 200 people. The programme was in charge of the superintendent Mrs. Norman c. Allen, and was much en- jOyed. the music and recitations being lows. March, instrumental trio: an them Bethlehem King; prayer, Pastor Chappell; responsive reading; address of welcome. Percy Allen: The Mistakes of Santa Claus, Evangeline and Harry Hopkins; song, The Bethlehem Babe; Poor Santa Claus, Leslie Cottrell; Let terS to Santa Claus five girls; recita- tion. Dorothy Rogers; duet Holy | We'll All Be Glad, Florence Chapel; Christmas Thoughts. four girls; recita- ton. Marjorie Osborn; song. The Christ Comes to Earth; recitation. Laura Chapman; A Christmas Crazy Class, recitation, Elsie Church; bari tone solo The Birthday of the King. Rev c. z. Chappen; At Christmas Time, Miriam Church and Robert Pratt; exercise, six boys: song, Same Old Blessed Story; recitation, Mar guerite Golf; recitation, George Ed song, Peace and Good Will; song, Sing the Beautiful Christmas Story.
 Santa Claus appeared. to the delight of the children, and the well loaded tree was quickly relieved of its gifts, i each member of the school receiving something.
 Notes of the Holiday.
 Miss May Darrow spent Christmas with her brother and sister in New London.
 Miss Bessie Chapman is spending ! the week in Holyoke, Mass.
 Edward Smith and Mark Furber | had perfect attendance the past year | at the Union Baptist Bible school.
 The funeral of Mrs. Allen Beckwith, | aged 40, was held at the Highland ! place Monday at 2 D. rn Rev George | he Union cemetery at Hill Top.
 Miss Mabel Daniels was the guest | through the holidays of her grand | mother, Mrs. Lucy Daniels, of Madi- | son.
 Miss Gladys Latimer. student at he guest this week of relatives in New York.
 Earl Browning has been harvesting inc quality ice this week.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-01
SOUTH LYME
Guests Who Have Been Entertained
 Over the Holidays.

 Mr. and Mrs. Howard Stickney of Ivoryton sent the holidays with tho Iatter's parents, MT and Mrs. J. w.. Iloath.
 Mr and Mrs. Walter Comstocl< ana daughter, Edna, Of New Haven. were guests of Mir. and Mrs. F. C. Payne this week.
 Fred Comstocl1 of Boston visited his grandparents, Mir. and Mrs F. c. Payne. last week
 MT. and Mrs F. Bates and children are guests of r. w. Chapman.
 Mrs. James Kennedy of Black Hall was in the village Friday.
 Mir. and Mrs. Allan Speirs and fam fly of Lyme were guests at W. c. States Saturday evening.
 B. F. Stanhope is home for a brief stay.
 F. Ly1nans of California is visiting his daughter Mrs. D. IF. Stanhope. ad the Rocky Neck farm.
 John Ferguson and Mrs. Belle Scoz vile visited friends in this place Sum day.
 MT. and Mrs. Frank PeclSham of Deep River are visiting MT. and Mrs Charles Howard.
 Mrs. William Daniels of Little BoH- ton visited Mrs. Thomas Stanton this week.
 A Christmas concert was given at the Union chapel Friday evening.
 Rev. E. M Chapman preached q very interesting sermon at the Union chap el Sunday afternoon.
 Roy Morgan of New Haven visited his sister. Mrs. David Champion, Jr.s this week
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-01
PRESTON

A Christmas concert was held at the Congregational church December 24. and at the Baptist church Decem- Der 27- Both were largely attended
 The grange meeting was held Tues day evening. An oyster supper was served. There was a good attend ance
 Farmers are harvesting ten~in Ice.
 Henrietta Dombroski of Hartford has been visiting her parents in this place.
 Miss Louise Zabriski has returned to Babylon, l.. l., after a short visit at her home.
 A supper and eutertainment was held at Long Society Monday evening. There was a good attendance,
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-01
BULLETIN NEWS LETTERS FROM ITS BROADENING FELn
HANOVER.
Interesting Programme at Christmas
 FestivaI-Notes of the Week.


 The Christmas music of the choir IS planned for next Sunday. Mrs Frank Way will assist. Twenty-one were present at last Sundays services.
 Christmas Supper and Concert.
 On Wednesday evening were held the Christmas supper for members or the Sunday school and the concert exercises. The programme included Christmas hymn by the congregation. Greeting, Catherine McTntosh A Great Big Boy, Storrs Lee; Present for the Baby King, several children; solo with chorus. Fear Not. Ralph Standish; The sweet Old Story, Gertrude Ladd; Song for Christmas. Dorothy Lee; chorus by the school. Stars of Morning: MoIly's Stocking, Dorothy Harrison; What the stars Saw. Faith Lee; Links of Broth Helen Babbftt; The Sweetest Song, so- To and chorus. Florence McIntosh: An me and Willie's Prayer, Lillian Coop CT; Good Tidings of Great Joy. con exercise by two girls; The Secret of Santa Claus, Bryan Stuart; Herald Star of Love- chorus; distribution of Christmas candy.
 Miss Jane Blackburn prepared the concert, assisted by Miss Ellen Peck and Miss Helen Eadie at the piano. Mrs. P: C. Smith had charge of the decorations
 Holiday Guests.
 Among the guests of the week have been Miss Bertha Blackburn and George, Robert and James Eadie.
 George Eadie is recovering from weeks illness with quinzy-
 Mir. and Mrs. D. P. Warwick and son are visiting in Cornwall, Ont.
 The ladies' missionary meeting was held on Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Standish as hostess.
 Nelson Adams has sold out his in terest in the Quick Lunch in the Rod eric block Baltic
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-01
LEDYARD
Young People Enjoy Christmas Trees
 Deer Shot.

The Congregational church held a Christmas tree Monday evening and distributed presents.
 The schools in town closed on Fri day for two weeks vacation. Nearly every one had a Christmas tree
 Miss Bertha Lamb has been the guest of Mir and Mrs Joseph A. Clark. Miss Lamb is a teacher in New Jer- sey.
 Mrs. Ellen Stoddard and son Alton of Gales Ferry are staying at MT. and Mrs. Isaac G. Geer's.
 deer was shot at the foot of Spi- cer hill near the residence of William Gray on Sunday afternoon. The tracks in the snow looked as if two had been following the animal to get a shot at him. The snow was spattered with blood.
 Mir. and Mrs. John R. Gray and daughter Elizabeth and Mrs Joseph Dean of New London and Mrs. Mary Gray of LeffingwelIs were Christmas guests of MT. and Mrs. John M- Gray.
 Mrs. Amos George returned to Old Mystic Wednesday.
 Miss Marion Gallup is spending her vacation with her parents, MT. and Mrs. Russell Gallup.
 MT. and Mrs. Daniel F. Gray were callers in Norwich Tuesday.
 Leslie Gray son of MT. and Mrs. John M. Gray. is visiting in New Hampshire.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-01
Christmas with his cousin. Eugene Ay-

Christmas with his cousin. Eugene Ay- e.
 Mrs. Frank Hastings of Greenevihe returned home Wednesday after visit ing her mother, Mrs Hastings
 John Engerstrom spent Christmas with bis son. Elmer Engersrom of South Windham.
 Herbert Hoffman of Easthampt01, Mass, spent Christmas with his moth CT, Mrs. Hoffmann.
 There was no service at the Congre- gational church last Sunday on ac- count of the storm
 Nil. and Mrs. $. N. Hyde were the Christmas guests of MT. and Mrs. Da- vId Lillibridge of Plain Hill.
 Henry Parker of Plain Hill was a Christmas visitor of MT. and Mrs. II. A. Gager.
 Louis Ortmann of Norwich was the guest of Mrs. l.. r. Aver on Christ mas.
 George Hnipser of East Hampton was a recent guest of his aunt, Mrs. Jeanette Hoffmann.
 The body of Maria F'rinE of Hart ford, formerly of this place, was brought here for burial on Monday.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-01
ASHWILl-ETT
Culver casweII Weddins-End of Va.
 cation.

Charles Pierce Culver of Westerly and Annie Brown Casweu of Ashwil- lett were married Wednesday after noon at the residence of NIT. and Mrs Henry F. Randall. in this place At three o'clock the bridal party entered the north parlor of the residence to the music of the wedding march from Lohengrin. played by Mrs. Belle James. The Rev. J. Howard Adams of the First Baptist church performed the ceremony. the ring service being used. Many guests witnessed the marriag ge. The bride was attired in travelling suit of pearl gray. She carried white carnations. A collation.. prepared by Mrs. Randall, was served al o'clock. The bride has made her home with Mrs. Randall. since the death of the latter's mother. two years ago. She is the eldest daughter of w. H. Cas- we'll. The groom is the only son of c. H. Culver. and is a carpenter in Westerly MT. and Mrs. Culver left Wednesday evening for New York for a wedding tour. The bride received many beautiful presents.
 Traveling is very bad on the coun- try roads.
 Ashwillett school will begin after the vacation Monday. January 3. Mrs. Sophia Hollowell will again teach the school.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-01
LIBERTY HILL
Annual Business Meeting of Religious Society - Mrs Edmund Johnson in Weak State After Fall.

Prof. Herbert Norton Loomis of New Britain Normal school was the guest of his mother. Mrs. J. H. Burrill Wed nesday night
 The annual business meeting of the Liberty Hill Religious society was held Friday evening to hear reports of sec retary and treasurer and executive committee and to determine in what manner money shall be raised to de- fray the expenses for the ensuing year
 Mrs HoratIo Goddard, a former resi- dent. but now Of South Manchester was the guest of her brother. George A. Fuller. last week and called or friends here.
 Mrs. Edmund Johnson, who sustaine ed a fall several weeks ago by tripping her foot against board in the pantry and falling heavily to the floor. is in old.
 Thermometer stood ? below zero on Thursday morning
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-01
LEONARD BRIDGE
Mail Carrier Made Trips on Horseback Dean Park Home for Vacation.

The snowstorm which set in Sat- urday night proved to be young blizzard. In many of the roads drifts were so deep as to make il impossible until shoveled. The mail carrier made the most Of his trip OH horseback
 Everett Loonnis Of Schenectady. N. F.. spent Christnss at Lsverett Man warinEs-
 Miss May Carpenter who is teach ing at Greenwich. Is spending her Christmas vacation with relatives in this place.
 Miss Belle Park, dean of Heidelburg college. Tiffin. O.. is spending her Christmas vacation with her parents, Rev and Mrs. A. J. Park
 Judge A. G. Kneeland commenced cutting ice from his pond Thursday It is of excellent quality
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-01
HAMBURG.
Interesting Programme at ChrictmaE
 Festival-Hoiiday Dance.

Friends of Mrs. Lottie Rathburn of New London were sorry co hear of her illness.
 The Christmas tree given by the Sunday school was very much enjoy ed. The children gave an interesting programme of recitations, music and ai short dialogue with Santa Claus. after which presents were distributed, all being remembered
 The Christmas dance given by tho J. H. A. was a decided success. The Saybrook orchestra furnished music D. Mather of Old Lyme prompted.
 Lee Harding of New Haven is here for the holidays.
 Carlton Havens of Norwich is spend- ing the holidays at Ash Lawn. the guest of his cousin, Ray Harding.
 Miss Louisa Martin closed her school in Salem this week.
 James and Jared Daniels filled their ice houses this week.
 MT. and Mrs. F. w Harding and Mr. and Mrs. John Cone were guests at Ash Lown Wednesday,
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-01
GI-AsaO.
Ten Horses to Haul Ton of coaI--sup' per Well Pattonized-No Macs Be' cause of Storm.

per We'll Pattonized--No Macs Be-
 cause of Storm.
 Vine Dawley had to use zen horses to haul out q load of coal to Glasgo
 Napoleon Dayon and Richar6 Barns were visiting at the home of Richard Barns parents.
 The temperature went down to de- grees Tuesday morning the eoldest ono
 Because of kick from hls horse. Edward La croix suffers broken arm.
 The supper held at Waiter Burdicks was well patronized. The roads were pretty bad for travelling.
 Gaspar Bogianielc the painter for the Glasgo Yarn mills, has gone to Austria to see his family. He will return in May
 Lida McGovern has gone to New York for weeks stay with her par ents.
 Laura Young Of yvillimantie has been visiting Miss Lulu Young of
 MT. and Mrs. Edmond La croix have had Christmas visitors the past week.
 Walter Burdick and George Burton have been digging out some Of tho snow drifts about the town.
 The recent snowstorm has brought out the sleighs.
 No mass was held in St. Anne's church Sunday. Rev. Err Belanger was unable to attend on account of ti@ snow.
 Ransom Young of Preston was in Glasgo last week.
 Moses Guilnet and his brother AL phonse were visitors in AIoosup.
 MT. and Mrs. Thomas Barnes ana Dick Barnes were Christmas visitors at the home of their parents fin Lons- dale. R. l.
 The concert held at the Bethel M. E. church was sparsely attended on ac- count Of the storm.
 Ira Etson and wife were visitors at the home of Mrs. Etson's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gibson of Glasgo.
 Joseph Gravelin and son spent Christmas holidays in visiting rela- tives in New Bedford, Mass
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-01
NORTH STONINGTON
Close of EVanseIistie Services-TroIIey
 Party Attends Rabbit Supper.

Rev. w. F. Newton closed an eigh- teen days series of evangelistic meet inss with the Third Baptist church on Sunday evening and left town Monday. The meetings were well attended and several conversions resulted.
 The town school committee held it's regular monthly meeting Saturday aft ernoOn-
 Mrs. Stephen A. Lee has been ap- pointed teacher in district No. 3. near Hewitt's Station.
 Prof. C. P- Kendall of the Wheeler school has ben spending several days on Cape Cod
 The Grange gave a rabbit supper on Wednesday evening. A trolley party from Westerly attended.
 Allison Main is at home after an ab- sence of several months.
 The Third Baptist Sunday school had Christmas tree Friday evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-01
GARDNER LAKE
No Mail for Two Days--Sad Home-
 Coming for Norman Boynton.

Charles Tyler formerly Of Daniel4 son, spent Christmas with local rela= tiVes
 The storm made the roads almosa imassable. For two days no mall was received from the three routes.
 Much sympathy is expressed for the Boynton family who recently lost their home by fire. Norman Boynton, who came from Branford. where he is em- ployed to spend Christmas with his parents upon his arrival found the home in ashes. He returned Monday
 Grace Lathrop has returned From Norwich. where she has been staying several weeks.
 Miss Martin and sister of AIambuDa are at E. l.. Latimer's.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-01
WINDHAM COUNTY.
THOMPSON
Lecture by Miss Ellen ossood.

MT. and Mrs F. NJ. Knight have beeu spending several days in Providence
 MT and Mrs. Fred Mills and family of Wilsonville spent Christmas day with MT. and Mrs. Joseph NILS.
 Mlss Lncy Ingraham of Provideuca spent Christmas with her parents.
 Frank Herrlck of Boston has been visiting his mother, Mrs. E. M. Her- rick.
 Rev NJ. A. Dougherty of Boston came to supply the Congregntional mli- nit last Sunday but the storm pre- vented holding services at either church.
 Mss Andrews spent several days lu New York last week.
 The public schools open Monday att~ CT two weeks vacation.
 Miss Ellen Osgood gave lecture orr Christmas in Legend and Art fin tho Congregational vestry on Wednesday night.