Norwich bulletin., 1910-11-12
.VOL-UNTOWN.
Successful Entertainment and Social
Rt. Rev. John j. Milan Confirms
Class of Over Fifty-Eiection Cele~
bration.

On Saturday evening Union hall was
"a ell flied at the social given for the
benefit of St. Thomas church. The
first part of the programme was an
eloquent and inspiring lecture by the
Rev. w. A. Keefe on American Patrl-
otisnl. Father Keefe held the atten-
ton Of his audience from the start,
and at the close was loudly applauded
for his mastery effort. The following
progra rnrne was then rendered by local
artists: Pledge of Allegiance to Flag
and singing of America by the chill
dren; duet. Silver Ball Misses Bou-
cher and Lemoine, concluding with an
af111lSfng sketch in which John Nc
Govern, William MeGoveTn. William
Mcguire and Miss Ida Lemoine kept
the audience in good humor- Harmony
orchestra of six pieces William Rich
ards leader, rendered several selections
durisag the evening in their usual
pleasing manner and furnished music
for the dance that concluded the en-
tertainment The affair was a great
success and Melted a good sum for the
parish treasury.
Class of Over Fifty Confirmed.
On Tuesday morning at ST. Thomas
church the Rt. Rev. John j. Milan,
bishop OF Hartford, administered the
sacrament of confirmation to a class
of over fifty children, one of the
largest classes ever confirmed here.
The children made q most attractive
appearance, the girls in white, wearing
wreathS and wells, the boys in dark
suits with a white armband. Their de-
pertinent and responses showed excel
lent training by their instructor. Miss
Mary A. Clark and Azaire Grenier were
the sponsors. After administering the
sacrament the reverend bishop address
ed the children in French and English
on the meaning of confirmation and at
she close Administered the pledge to
stain from Intoxicating drinks until
the age of rs. The ceremony concluded
With the benediction Of the blessed
Smith of Norwich. The church was
prettily decorated with cut flowers,
ported plants and lighted tapers. The
following clergy were in attendance:
The Rev. J. J. Smith, Norwich; Arthur
OReefe Taftville; p. J. Reilly. Mont
vile; B. M DonneTly. Grosvenordale;
Fathers F4tzmauriee and Kustef', Jew
EFT City. After the ceremony the cler-
gynen were entertained at dinner at
the rectory. which had been newly dec
grated and furnished.
Election Enthusiasm.
Election passed off very quietly. al
though much interest was manifested
in the election of representative, both
candidates and friends working hard
throughout the day. In the evening
when the result was known and Mr..
Greiner declared elected Il wave of en-
thus1asm swept over the village,
drum corps OF eight pieces escorted the
successful candidate through the vii
lage to his place of business, bonfres
were lighted and all prominent repub-
leans were serenaded by the drum
corps. The high jinks were kept up
until a late hour making one Of the
Tolsiest election nights Noluntown has
known in malIy years.
The excitement will be renewed this
Saturday evening when there viii be
a parade, reception and dance in honor
OF the new representative.
The state ticket w5s given Fepubli-
can majorities Of about 30.
Local Notes.
Miss Cleo Herbert of the Academy of
the Holy Family. Baltic, spent Sunday
at her home here and was accompanied
! by a school friend, Miss Frances Nc
Carthy. of Paftville.
Miss Rose Cadofette of Worcester
was the guest over Sunday Of her
mother, Mrs. Louis Cadorette.
Michael L. Duffy Of Willimantic
spent Sunday at his home here.
DIR. Mclaughlin and Marcus Driscol
OF Jewett City were in town Saturday
evening.