Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-22


 appointed by the Bigelow- Hartman Construction company superintendent. to fill the vacancy made by the death of Charles w. Coburn-
 Thames Lodge Installation.
 At the annual installation of Thames lodge rooms were we'll filled. there be- ing an attendance of many from out of town lodges present. The following were the officers installed: Past noble grand, Ernest Atwood; noble grand. Robert Patton; vice grand, Charles Os- born; recording secretary, Fred w. Chapel; financial secretary, Dan D. Home; treasurer, Robert Barlow: war B. Mitchell; chaplain, Edwin s. Hen ry; inside guardian. Charles Gordon; outside guardian, Lyman Chapman; right supporter noble grand, Ray grand, J. Lawrence Raymond; right supporter vice grand, Harry Atwood; left supporter vice grand, Roy John son; right scene supporter, Frank Sisson. The installation team was made up of District Deputy G. Turner 'Loomis, Grand Warden c. A Phillips of New London, Grand Secretary Har- ry Atwood Grand Treasurer Fred J. Hope, Chaplain C. Everett Chapman, Grand Marshal Fred Durvin. Grand Guardian Joseph Church. After the installation ceremonies a rabbit sup per was served, after which there was g. pleasant social hour, with speeches.
 Herman Decker, who has been in the employ of the Central Vermont rail- road at the station in this place, has obtained work in Syracuse, N. Y.
 Thomas Church has resigned in Norwich and succeeded Arthur La Flamme in the employ of the c. M.
 Guy Loomis is working for type writer company in Hartford.
 Broke Through Ice.
 A party of boys and girls coasting on the cove at Bartlett's Thursday evening had a narrow escape from drowning. A part of them were on sleds propelled by some of those on skates when they went into large hole cut in the ice. As it happened to be low tide the water was not deep, but all got thoroughly wet
 Vital Statistics.
 The records for 1909 compared with those of 1908 show an increase of births, marriages and deaths. In 1909 57 births were recorded, an increase of were 21 marriages. in 1909 only IT, a difference of four. There were A deaths in 1909. against AZ in 1908. The youngest death was the Botham in. fant. days old, and the oldest was Sarah A. Morgan, S8 years Il months September and October were the months with the most births, there be- ing nine in each month. June and Au-
 
 for marriages, four in each month.
 Social Clubs Officers.
 Thames social club held a meeting Monday evening and installed it's re- gently elected officers. Following the ceremonies an oyster supper was sery- ed. after which social hour was spent. The officers installed are: Pres ident, Cornelius Flaherty; vice presi- dent, James L. PhilHps; secrethary, George N. Wood; treasurer, Charles Osborn; sergeant at arms. Harry Dia- mOnd; degree master, Nathan Sheldon. There was a good attendance. The supper was prepared by Nathan Shel- don, assisted by Reuben Austin and Clarence McArdee.
 The entertainment and supper to have been given by the Methodist Church society Friday on account of the sttorn was postponed to Wednes- day evening. Monday evening a. large number of friends of MT. and Mrs. Frank B. Mitchell met at their home. it being Mrs. Mitchelps birthday After vocal and Instrumental music, games were played, and during the evening re- treatments were served. Mrs. Henry Phelps, wife of Cap tain Phelps, was the guest of Mrs Fanny Darrow in Mantle the first of the week.
 Drifts Delay Mail Carrier. Charles R. Bogue and men were at work Sunday and Monday breaking out the roads. Rural Carrier F. B. Tooker on Monday was able to reach most of the boxes on his route except in that section over Do1beare hill. Sat urday Mr- Tooker did not attempt to make the route. Upon inquiry by tel ephone he found that it would be im- practicable to take out his team. MT. i Tooker, however, started out walking, covering that portion of his route that extends from the office over Hilltop l and upper Waterford.
 The Palmer Bros. Co. closed down l their mill Friday evening at 5.30. a 1 half hour earlier than usual, to allow 1 the employees to get home before it was too dark for them to see their way in the severe storm. Mis- May Darrow returned Sunday i night from a visit with her brother, 1 Daniel Darrow, in New London. The officials of the Reyes Process Go. hope to be able to get the plant in | operation in about two weeks.