Norwich bulletin., 1911-04-05

cident.
 The annual election of the Mystic fire district took place Monday eve ming in the B. E. Hoxie engine con1- pany rooms. The following officers were elected to serve for the year: Executive committee, Frank w. Batty, John Fribbance, Conrad Kretzer; as sessors. Edward E. Donahue, John HI. Hoxie, William L. Main; board of re- lief, Charles E. Gaskell, Allen Avery, J. Henry Hill; clerk, Frank R. Wheel CT; treasurer, George A. Perkins; col lector, Albert Denison; chief engineer, George H. Denehee; assistant engi- neer, Charles E. Donath. The total number of votes cast was 143. The only candidate cut was Frank W. Bat ty. as chairman of the executive com mittee, and Allen Avery, who re- ceived four votes. George Foley acted as checker for the evening, the polls being open from until o'clock.
 Japanese Wedding.
 The Japanese Wedding given in the par1ors of the N E.. church Tuesday evening was great success and was liberally patronized. The wedding par ty consisted of the bride, Mrs. Flor ence Collis; the groom, Harry B. Mackenzie; go-between, Ruth Abell; brides father, Henry Schroeder; the brides mother, Mrs. John A. Rose; the groofn's father William Stett; grooms' mother. Mrs. Robert McWilliams, and the ten bridesmaids. Fannie Travena, Lucy Taylor, Lottie Hatch, Lillian Payne, Mae Burdick, Vera Burdick, Ethel Cooper. Mabel Duncan, Margaret Reed, Nellie Brooks. All were in cos tune and made a very effective ap- pearance on the stage. Not a word was spoken during the ceremony. Aft CT the vows were taken the feast of rice, with c11opsticks, was pleasing incident. Miss Helen Wilcox presided at the piano during the ceremony, which lasted forty-five minutes. After the wedding refreshments were served to all present. Those who had charge of the Japanese tea room were Mrs. w. P. B0Stwick. Mrs. Amos Hancock. Mrs. Otis Abell Mrs. Henry Schroeder The bridesmaids served those in attend ance. A good sum was realized for the benefit of the church fund.
 Dancing Class Reception.
 Mrs. William Ballantine Penfield gave a reception Tuesday evening to the members of her class and their o'clock. Over forty couples were present. Music was furnished by the Gilbert Hall orchestra.
 Invited to Westerly.
 The W. C. T.. U. has received an invitation from the Westerly w. c. T. U. to be present at the meeting in Westerly on Friday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock, to listen to a lecture by Mrs. Deborah Livingston. The invitation was accepted and a large number are planning on making the trip
 supt. Saunders Resigns.
 Ernest H. Saunders, who has been superintendent of the Westerly Gas and Electric Light company for Mys- tic for the past five years, has re- signed and will leave soon for Plant vile, where he will enter business.
 Encouraging Reports from Injured.
 Encouraging reports came late Tues day afternoon from John Kennedy and Mrs. Erastus Holmes, injured in the accident which occurred near Ston- ington Monday afternoon, when the automobile in which they were riding coIlided with trolley As far as can be learned no bad results are expect ed.
 Harry Mitchell who has been em- ployed at the Mystic station of the N. T.. N H. & H. R. R. as baggage master. has been laid off, the company having temporarily reduced their help along the line.