Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-07-15
PLAYGROUND BENEFIT.
Tea Garden Open During Next Week
on Congregational Church Lawn-A
Worthy Cause and How 1t Originated

The playground movement in North
Stonington had it's inception a year
ago in the united thought of the pastor
of the Congregations church, Rev.
Frederic NJ. Hollister, and his wife.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hollister, who are very
public spirited and especially fond of
children, noted the little folk of the
village, aimleSsly disportfng them
selves in the streets possible victims
of some -joy-Fiding motorist- andre
1ected that if these small people could
be gathered together in some safe and
pleasant nook and their activities di-
rected along intelligent lines it would
be much to their benefit. The spacious
and finely shaded lawn of the Congre-
gational parsonage, with the beautiful
church lawn on one side and the equal
ly beautiful lawn of the Wheeler
school on the other side, furnished am
pie room
Playground Opened.
So the playground was opened, and
the youngsters took to it like the pro-
verbal ducks to the water. Mrs. Hol-
lister became superintendent. receiving
some volunteer assistance. Games and
amusements were provided. Kinder
garten and manual instruction was
given-pe1lets of learning skilfully SUI
gar coated in play.
Second Season.
So successfully worked out the ex-
pertinent in its first season that it was
deemed desirable to continue the work
the present summer. and to carry it
forward upon a larger plan. The hours
are from until p. m every week
day except Saturday. Mrs. HOLSTER
is again the general superintendent A
trained Kindergarten. Miss Katherine
Lavine, of Boston, has been secured to
take entire charge of the youngest at
PENDANTS. The larger boys will be
given instruction in the rudiments of
carpentry by Rev. J. Howard Adams.
The larger girls will be taught needle
work and given lessons in simple
cooking and the proper manner of
serving food.
Fine Playhouse.
Among the apple trees in the rear
of the parsonage a playhouse 10x12
feet, with front veranda, has been
erected. Through the generosity of a
Westerly furniture dealer cook stove
hasabeen placed in the playhouse. and
there the little women. with much en-
joyment practice the gentle arts of
housewtfery, and dispense to their
playmates and such visitors as may
chance to be present refreshments of
their own preparing.
Funds Required.
To properly finance the playground
enterprise the ladies of the village and
vicinity will open a tea garden under
the elms on the Congregational church
lawn. July Il to %, inclusive, from .
until p. m. They offer tea, lemonade,
sandwiches, ice cream. cake and other
delicacies and solicit the patronage OF
motorists. trolley parties and the pub
lie generally. The entire proceeds will
he devoted to the support of the play
ground.
Efficient Committees.
The general committee on the tea
garden includes Mrs. Frederic NJ. Hol-
lister, Mrs. Thomas B. Hewitt, Mrs.
Edward Man, Mrs. John D. Avery. Mrs.
J. Howard Adams. Mrs. Frank a.
Thompson and Miss Lila G. Thompson.
The advertising committee is Rev Luz
clan Drury Mrs. Edward Man and
Mr.. and Mrs. George Fl. Stone, who
have scattered broadcast attractive
posters and announcement cards.
A different sub committee will have
charge of the garden each day. The
follows: Monday Mrs. Thomas B.
Hewitt: Tuesday Mrs. Edward Man:
Wednesday. Mrs John D. Avery;
Thursday. Mrs. George A. Thompson:
Friday. Mrs. Julius B. Gavitt: Satur-
day Mrs. Henry NJ Pendlaton Young
ladies will act as mattresses.
Easy of Access.
Everything indicates a pleasant and
successful fete, with large attend
ance. The cause is a worthy one The
location is convenient of access. being
on the direct carriage road from Nor
wich to Westerly and on the line of
Norwich and Westerly trolley road
Visitors at the tea garden will have an
opportunity to inspect the playhouse
and see the playground in operation