Norwich bulletin., 1910-01-15
ST. MARY'S PARISH
 WHIST AND DANCE.
Most Successful Affair Held at Wau- regan House with Excellent Results.

It was thoroughly demonstrated on Friday evening that it requires more than a snowstorm or a small blizzard to fruStrate the plans laid by the par ish of St. Mary's church, for while there may have been some who were kept at home by the storm yet there were over 800 at the Wauregan house for the whist and party and dance, which proved one of the big affairs of the season
 Whist was played from s.45 until 10.30 o'clock, the large dining room being filled with tables and players, and it was necessary for many to play in the parlor of the hotel The big gathering was finely taken care of, the management of the hotel having been pa1nstak1ng and thoughtful in looking after the requirements of the big party. It was one of the most suc- cessful affairs ever conducted by the parish and Revs. J. J. Smith and w. A. Keefe were thoroughly delighted with the result. The proceeds, which should be large, will 70 to the poor of the parish. In general charge of the affair were Miss Mary E. Hartie and Mrs. Jeremiah F. Healey, and they had most capable assistants in looking after the many details, among whom was Joseph Donnelly, who directed the entertainment.
 During the evening, home made cake and candy, as well as ice cream. were on sale, and all were disposed of, net ting good profit.
 At 10.30 o'clock the entertainment programme opened in the dining room and was particularly delightful part of the evening. Miss Nellie J. Buck ley sang I Love You. and as an en- core gave Carnival of Spring. The Sodality quartette was heard in sev- eral well rendered selections The members are Messrs. Coscorau, Slat- tery. Sullivan and Sheridan.
 Edward J. Connolly, the Irish tenor sang To the End of the World With nrr AF Sixteen. His last number was Good bye, MT. Caruso, and all were loudly applaudeds The accompanist was Miss Elizabeth Malone, and Malone's or- chestra furnished music for the danc- ing which followed.
 The successful affair lasted until I2.30 o'clock. the winners of the prizes having been previously announced. The Judges were William E. Hartie, Henry F. Beausoliel, Phflias Gladue, Jeremiah Healey, Charles J. Mullaney, Dr. F. J. Brophy. Joseph Donnelly and Joseph BruneIle.
 There were many ties as the result of the finding of the judges, and after these had been decided by cutting, the following was the result together with the donors of the tarticles, the winners having the choice of the articles &C., cording to their place:
 Women-First, Mary Mary Downing, salad dish, donated by Mrs. P. H. liar riman; second, Mrs. J. Edward Dris- HiAuL-Ca0dGn O.; third. Miss Mary Maroney, claret jug, donated by Disco Brothers; fourth, Mrs. John Donovan, gold clock, donat- ed by Boston Store; fifth, Mrs. J. La valIe, begonia, donated by Mrs. w. C. Lanman; sixth. Miss Ethel McClaffer- ty, umbrella. donated by Mrs. T. c. Murphy; seventh, Miss Nellie Harring- ton, pocl1etbook, donated by Posterous Buckley, plate donated by Misses Null len.
 Men-First, Dr. T. A. Crowley trav- cling set. donated by Ladies' Auxiliary A. o. H.; second, F. Downing. toilet set, donated by w. H. Nicholson; third Maurice Kelly, umbrella, donated by J. c. McPherson; fourth, E. Cassavant box of perfume, donated by Lee & Os- clock. donated by M Hourigan; sixth, J. Rayenelle, tobacco jar, donated by Mrs. Michael Donahue; seventh, S. J. Fahey. ash tray, donated by R. H. Woodward; consolation J. l.. DriscoIl diary, donated by Misses Mullen.
 At the conclusion of the affair there were electric cars in waiting for tls many in attendance, and all were aE commodated up to 12.30 o'clock.
 The following were the committees of men: Ticket office. John T. Sullivan and Henry F. Beausoliel; on door, Phil ias Gladue, John Bradley, Sr.; master dance and general order William E. Hartie, chairman; Jeremiah r. HeaIey. John J. Connolly, David T. Campion, Michael J. Dwyer, Frederic Cartier, Pat rick l.. Hartie, Michael J. Coscoran, Cornelius J. Downes, William McClaf- ferty, John T. Kelly, Thomas P. Con- nelly, Charles J. Mullaney Simon J. Eahey. Joseph Bellefieur. John s. liar tie, Francis J. Murtha, Edward J. Bro- phy, Peter H. Ethier and Joseph R. Portelance: gentlemen's hatroom Law renee. Nolan, Charles D. Warrington, IT.. Richard Hourigan and Edward J. Sweeney; foot guide, Daniel P. Cum nlings; ladies' cloak room, by society members.