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Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-07
SALEM
Punctuai Pupils to Receive Rewards in Sunday SchooI-Reopening of the Schools.

Rev. Mir. Cogswell preached a help full sermon to a good sized congrega- tion on New Years day. Sunday school was also well attended and was in charge of the superintendent, Mrs. r. R. Bailey, who thanked all who had so willingly helped in the ar- engagements and preparation for the Christmas entertainment. Prizes were offered for perfect attendance during the present quarter. Perfect pupils during, the past quarter were Rev. and Mrs. Cogswell and Master Clyde Rix.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles A. Williams entertained their daughter Miss liar riet, and Mir. Goldie of New London during the recent holidays.
 Mir. and Mrs. Fred Miner spent New Years day at the home of their son. in-law, Herbert Maynard.
 J. Frank Rogers and daughter, Miss Jennie. spent New Years day with MT. and Mrs. William Maynard.
 T. Hunt Sterry has returned to New York, after spending the holidays with his family at their home in town. Mr. and Mrs. Gr1swold Morgan spent New Years day at the home of their son, Leo Morgan.
 Miss Susan Miner spent several days last week visiting Miss Celia Rath1oone
 Opening of Schools.
 School in the Fourth district open ed Monday with MT. Connor of Col chester teacher.
 School in the Fifth district opened Monday after a weeks vacation. Miss Watrous of New London is teaching there.
 Miss Eva NJ. Standish has again taken up her work as teacher in the Central district.
 Miss Kittie Ray has entered Bacon Academy, and will board at the home of Nelson Webster, in Colchester.
 E. Standish is in Norwich on the jury.
 TilIotson Home Closed.
 The home of Mrs. Frances Ti1lotson has been closed and she has gone to reside with her sister. Miss Sarah Morgan of East Lyme.
 Mrs. Mary Darling is able to be out after her recent illness.
 The Salem Social club met in their hall Monday evening"
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-07
PENDL-ETOV HILL
Guests During the Week-Schools Open-Nine Hunters Get Three Coons.

Misses Winifred and Christie Palm CT spent the past week at their home here. returning, to East Greenwich, R. l., Monday.
 Mrs. James NJ. Cook has been en- tertaining Miss Mary Brown of West erly.
 Avery Gallup Chapman was in Nor wich Saturday.
 Miss Doris Collins of CIarks Falls has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Charles Palmer.
 Moves Wheeler has been the guest of his cousin, Walter Morgan of Nys- tic.
 The Misses Gerard of Laurel Glen attended church here Sunday morning. Rev. E. P. Mathewson of Hopkinton. R. l., supplied the pulpit as usual
 The four teachers, Miss Maud Thompson. Miss Mary Chapman, Miss Edythe Cooke and Clarke Coon. began the winter term of school Tuesday.
 Oscar Miner and sons have within three weeks caught three coons.
 Only One Yoke of Oxen on Hill.
 The only pair Of oxen on the Hill is owned by Birdsey Palmer
 Mrs. Charles Hillard spent last weel. with her parents, MT. and Mrs. Charles D. Thompson.
 Mr. and Mrs. Charles Palmer enter tained number of friends last Sat uTday evening.
 Harris Roardman of Lancaster Pa, and Miss Sarah Thompson Falner of
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-07
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FlTCHVILLE
Road to Yantio in Poor Conditisn-
 Turmoil in Boarding House.

Miss Rena Brown has been spend- ing several days with friends in Franklin, Mass.
 Miss Kathryn Breen is the guest of Miss Essey Popham of Hartford, for merly of this place.
 Misses Florence and Alice Phil1ips have been guests of their uncies in Bridgeport.
 of Miss Abbie Flanagan of Astoria, l.. I,
 Mrs. Albert Hsrris and daughter. Miss Tina Harris, are visiting reIas-
 tives in New York.
 John E. Lewis has returned to his studies in Boston, after spending the
 holidays with his parents, MT. and
 Mrs. Henry Lewis.
 MT. and Mrs. Napoleon Eastland
 spent the early part of this week with
 relatives in Chesterfield.
 MT. and Mrs Warren H. Thompson
 have been spending several days with friends in Hartford.
 After q weeks vacation school in sfns Sixth district reopened Tuesday.
 Road in Wretched Condition. The macadam road bet~-een here aSd
 Yantic is in very poor condition. A
 under instructions from an assistant from the state highway commissioners office carted a lot of gravel on the road, filling in a number of washouts, GDG fOaU ILS LlHne DHtnK.
 but the rains of the fore part of this week have made the road worse than ever, for horses went up to thedr knees
 in the mud, and the cold spell follow ing has made travelling so rough that an auto party going at fair speed through the village one night this week lost the rims, shoe and tire of their automobile, and apparently did not miss them, owing to the rough condition of the road. The rims. shoe,
 etc, were picked up in the road the following morning. Landiady Roughly Used. Constable Kingberger was called to the home of a Polish family this week to put an end to a fight among the boarders and the man of the house. The constable has been called to this family a number of times of late, all ways very early in the morning. This week 8 boarder was accused of drag sing the landlady across a room by the hair. Upon the arrival of the off cer no one would enter a complaint, so no arrests were made. General News. Miss Lena Marl1on has been the guest of friends in Colchester. Miss Emma Holmes of Chesterfield was the recent guest of relatives In town.
 MT. and Mrs. Fred Snow of wiili
 mantle spent Sunday with MT. and l Mrs. A. B. Chapman. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Braumstetter and 1 Charles Thompson and son, Herbert. were recent visitors in Hadlyme- Mrs. Daniel Nara and children, | Harold and Hazel, are visiting rela- 1 tiVes in Putnam. F. H. Thompson was a. recent caller l in Willimantic. Miss Kathryn CougiIlin has been ths guest of relatives in New Haven. Representative and Mrs John F. l Fields and sister, Miss Margaret l Fields, have returned from Hartford, 1 where they were in attendance at the | inaugural ball. Dwight Thompson has returned from i a visit to Hartford. l Eugene Thompson hos returned from | a visit of several days in Pawtucket. 1 Prof. and Mrs. W. E. Garfield os 1 Norwich opened the night school in l the schoolhouse Wednesday night with | IS pupils.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-07
MONTVILLE
Winter Term Opens-Funeral of Her bert Ciark-T aloine Inventory at the Quilt Mill.

Palmer Memorial school opened for the winter term Monday, the 2d.
 Miss Ethel Boynton will teach the remainder of the school year in Salem.
 Herbert Clark died Sunday morning at the home of his parents. The boys funeral was held Tuesday afternoon.
 Misses Ethel and Baby Boynton spent New Years day at their home at Gardner Lake.
 Miss Elsie Manchester of Bayonne, N J., is the guest of her sister Mrs. Everett Chapman.
 Mrs. Arabella Latimer and Miss Gladys Latimer spent Monday and Tuesday in New York.
 At Baptist Church.
 The Sins of Omission was Rev. George c. Chappelps subject st the Union Baptist church Sunday morning. There was an attendance of 100 at the Bible school At the Christian En- deavor rollcall meeting at 6.30 there was a large number present in spite of the bad weather. and the response by the members was unusually large. Miss Nettie Gridley read a beautiful New Years poem and Miss Lena Miner responded to her name with another fine poem. Miss Marion Henry con ducted the topic, Untrodden Ways. nreaehing @ @seT service con on old Born Drunk, a character from the book entitled Twice Born Men. There was special music by Mir. and Mrs. Fred Spencer. Next Sunday evening the subject will be The Criminal.
 Noted About Town.
 Leon Allen was the guest of relatives in Lyme for few days. Palmer Brothers quilt factory shut down for the first three days this week to take inventory.
 The Agoga and Baraca classes held their regular meetings at the chapel this week.
 Rev. and Mrs. George c. Chappell spent Tuesday "Wednesday and Thurs day last week with MT. and Mrs. Enoch L. Chappell of Chester, Conn. Membership of Twenty Four.
 The Young Mems Baraca class elect ed recently the following officers. for the next three months: President Fred Johnson; vice president Aubrey Miner; secretary. Harold Roselund; assistant secretary, Howard Rogers; treasurer, John Hurlbut: entertainment commit tee. John Hurlbut, Robert Tefft. How ard Rogers; janitor, Robert Tefft; as sistant Janitor, Leon Alien. There srs twenty-fo members of this class, which has held Ill all twelve meetings.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-07
Injured by Fall.
LEBANON
Congregational Church Holds Annual Meeting-Roll Call Postponed to Jan. 18-Officers of Church and Sum day School.

The First Congregational church
 held its annual meeting and roll call
 Wednesday evening, members and
 friends being present to the number ous officers were heard and much bus
 mess transacted. It was voted that for 8 month the evening preaching
 service be suspended and that it be
 combined with the C. E. evening ser
 vice. A resolution concerning the adoption Of Retired List by the church was laid on the table to be considered at the adjourned meeting
 on Jan. IS. It was voted that here after the roll call be held in October
 and the business meeting in January Owing to the prolonged business ses- sion the roll call was postponed until the adjourned meeting on Jan. IS. Re treatments and a social hour closed the evening.
 The following officers were elected: Manning; trustee for three years, |. W. Stark; church committee for two
 years, F. P. Fowler; music committee
 for three years, Mrs. Fred N. Taylor.
 For one year: ladies committee, Mrs.
 $. w. Throop. Mrs. F. P. Fowler, Mrs.
 Carrie Abell, Miss Hattie F. Hewitt,
 Miss Ethel B. Hewitt: ushers, Harold
 J. Mason, Chauncey Williams, William
 Pultz, Elmer Geer.
 The officers elected by the Sunday
 school for the coming year are as fol-
 lows: Superintendent, W. l.. L. Spen-
 cer; assistant, Otto l.. Pultz; secre.
 tary, Miss Bernice Hewitt; treasurer,
 Armistead Burwell.
 It was found that the total financial
 achievements of the entire church for 1910 have reached very close to s2,50o. Various News Notes.
 At the Congregational church next Sunday morning a special element
 will be introduced into the preaching service.
 Charles Meech has built new barn
 on the site of the barn burned last September, and has also built a. mod ern cattle barn after the latest meth ods. He recently sold three Holstein
 cows for s295.
 Ernest and Roy church left last Wednesday for Hartford, where they have positions.
 Harold I. Mason has entered the Norwich Business college.
 Mrs. Nelson Taylor is spending 8 week with her son, Dr. John Taylor, in New London.
 Mrs. Ray Tucker is with her parents in Mansfield.
 School begins next Monday. Rev. F.. B. Smith attended the month Iy meeting of the New London Con-
 gregational Ministers association with
 Rev. Charles H. Ricketts of Greene vile church, Tuesday. Many local grangers are planning to attend the sessions of the State grange at Hartford next week. The farmers institute to be held in the Franklin town hall next Thursday will be attended by many Lebanon people.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-07
GOSHEN
Birthday Party at Home of George L. Thomas-Notes of Local Importance.

A company of about thirty young people gave a birthday surprise party to George l.. Thomas at his home on Goshen Hill Saturday evening, New Years eve. It was 8 genuine surprise to Mir Thomas. Refreshments were served and a handsome pair of driving gloves was presented to MT. Thomas with best wishes for many happy re- turns of the day.
 MT. and Mrs. Reuben T. Manning and son, Arnold Manning, of North Franklin, were with friends here Sum- day.
 At the communion service Sunday four were received by confession of faith into church membership.
 Students returned to resume theT studies at Bacon academy on Monday after one week vacation.
 Sunday evening being stormy there was no meeting of the Y. P. $. c. E. The topic for the evening was Untrod- den Ways, but was used as the topic for the Wednesday night prayer meet ing and proved very interesting Sub- Ject.
 The Ladies' Aid society met with Mrs. Marcus Burr on Wednesday af- ternoon. This was a business meeting with the annual election of officers.
 The new Christian Endeavor topic for the year 1911 were received for distribution on Wednesday evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-07
PRESTON
Annual Business Meeting of Baptist
 Churcf-Notes of Interest.

On Wednesday of this week the annual business meeting of the mem bers of the Preston City Baptist church was held. The meeting was opened with prayer by the pastor. Rev. N. E. Prindle, and this was followed by the treasurer's report, which show ed the church to be in good financial condition, with the expenses of the year all paid The election of officers resulted as follows: Church committee, Charles IF. Benjamin, chairman: Allyn E. BurdicIz and Charles c. Zalbriskie. clerk, Mrs. James Henry Fitch; treas urer. Charles s. Woodmansee. The report of the missionary committee showed that more money had been raised for missions than formerly. At the conclusion of the meeting a bountifrl dinner was served by the ladies of the church, about forty be- ing present. Following the social hour the ladies belonging to the sewing so- ciety held their business meeting. This was opened by prayer by the president, Mrs. N. B. PrindIe, and the following officers were elected: Pres ident, Mrs. N. B. Prindle; first direct ress Mrs. Charles H. Benjamin.: sec- ond. Mrs. Charles s. Woodmansee: vigilant committee, Mrs. Allyn B. Bur- dick, Mrs. Appleton Main; secretary, and treasurer. Mrs. Jesse O. Crary. The society, during the year besides
 
 penses which they have assumed, have purchased a new art square for the baptistry platform and carpets for the parsonage.
 Suunday School Officers Elected.
 On Sunday. January 1, the following g officers of the Baptist Sunday school were elected: Superintendent, Apple ton Main; assistant superintendent, Clarence Robbins; secretary and tfo ea,I-xr n librarian, Charles c. Hallett. There has been an average attendance of 4S during the year.
 News from All Points.
 Miss Marguerite Holden returned to her school Wednesday.
 Miss Annie M. SM ilcomner nuu
 Miss Annie M. McClimon returns to her school in Hartford today (Satur- day).
 Lynwood E. Crary spent the week as the guest of relatives in Westerly.
 The Ladies' Sewing society met in the Congregational church Wednesday.
 Mrs. John Mckinley of Norwich was d recent visitor at Ernest Kenliedy's.
 Many Attend Dance.
 A dance was held at Ernest Kenne- dys Thursday night. Prof. Tinkum prompted and Greenman's orchestra furnished music. Cake, sandwiches and coffee were served. There was 9 large attendance.
 Miss Addie Holden is visiting her sister, Mrs. Wallace Palmer, in Hart ford.
 Mrs. Charles Ennis of Vermont Is visiting at the home of her parents, Mir. and Mrs. Hollis Palmer.
 Miss Hattie Bennett is visiting Miss Florence Peckham.
 Miss Helen Flynn of Norwich was 2 recent Preston visitor.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-07
NIANTIC
Week of Prayer Observed-Local Guests at Inaugural RaIi-Personal

The week of prayer has been ob- served at the Baptist and Methodist Episcopal churches every evening this week with the exception of this (Sat- urday) evening. There has been a good attendance at each service.
 William F. Diekmann has returned from visit to Brooklyn, N. Y.
 Frank Hale has resumed his school duties in Simsbury
 Supt of Schools Silas J. Weaver visited the Mantle school Wednes- day.
 Miss Lucy HipeIius returned Sun day from a weeks visit to relatives in New Haven.
 Louis Gadbois is on duty again aft CT short illness.
 Charles Lee is able to sit up . lit- tie each day.
 At Greenevile Meeting.
 Rev. J. William knappenberger, the pastor of the Congregational church, was In Greenevilie Tuesday, attending the monthly meeting of the Congre- gational Ministerial association.
 Miss Clara Irene Dewolf left Tues day for Drexe1 institute, Philadelphia, to resume her studies in domestic sci- ence. Miss Dewolf has been spend ing the holidays with her parents, MT. and Mrs. A. R. Dewolf, in Grand street.
 George Clark of Crescent beach spent New Years day the guest of Alvah Smith and family in Deep Riv- CT.
 Arthur J. Griswold has returned to New Haven.
 Edmund B. Smith has gone to New Haven, after spending New Years day with his mother and sister. William Dimmock of Ivoryton was a caller in this vicinity Monday. MT. Dimmock resided here about ten years ago, occupying the fatm house at Pine Grove and acting as janitor
 Henry P. Griswold has returned to Ivoryton after visiting relatives in the village and Flanders. Mr., and Mrs Charles Mung< of New London spent New Years day with friends here. At Governors Ball. Miss Nan D. Davis of Pepnsylvania avenue was in the capitol city We'd nesday and attended the governors S ball
 John T. Beckwith. F. \. Bechwfth, R. C. Beckwith, Clifford E. Cha pman were in Hartford on Wednesday, Mrs. M. R. Davis is substituting in the intermediate department of the Mantle school. H. P Mclaughlin has returned from two weeks stay in Boston. MT. and Mrs. Gurdon E. Coates and daughter, Miss Eleanor, have gone to Brooklyn, N. Y. for the winter.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-07
EASTERN CONNECTICUT AND WESTERN RHODE ISLAND
Who is Going and Coning-Incdents. Accidents
 and Building in Three Counties.

guest of Mrs. Wallace Nichols re- gently.
 MT. and Mrs. N. F. Whiting of Nor wich spent Sunday at the home of Mir. and Mrs. J. Charles LeffingweEl.
 MT. and Mrs. Calvin Beebe of Nobles' Hill and Mrs. Frank Tyler of East Great Plain were Sunday gneStS at Mir. and Mrs. Samuel Beebe's.
 Miss Rosabel Palmer returned to Rainbow Monday after spending q week with her parents, MT. and Mrs. C. Leland Palmer.
 MT. and Mrs. John I. Rose were Sunday gnests of relatives in Mont vile.
 Misses Annie CalI1ins, Matilda Clish and Lizzie Levitsky of Norwich were callers at Miss Hazel Calkins' on Sunday.
 Charles Perkins of Norwich and Mrs. La Fever of Long Island called on Mrs w. w. Nichols Thursday.
 Miss Edith Leffingwell returned to her duties Tuesday as kindergarten teacher at East Great Plain after a weeks vacation, and Miss Annie Foley of New London returned to her duties as teacher in this place.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-07
MOHEGAM
Local People Come and Go on Mid.
 Winter Visits

Anson Dolbeare of Boston was the guest of his mother, Mrs. Adeline Dol beare, the first of the week.
 Mrs. Hunter has returned, after spending the holidays with her daugh- ter. Mrs. Denison Davis of Mystic
 Mrs. l.. NJ. Fielding has returned home, after visiting her daughter, Mrs. Quiogeon of New London.
 Miss Emma F. Baker of New Lon don spent Wednesday with her moth CT. Mrs. EI. T. Baker.
 Mrs. George Dunn spent Christmas with her daughter, Mrs. George Stur- gis of New London.
 Donald ATesch has returned, after spending several days in Mystic
 Miss Amelia Cooke is passing the vacation with her parents. Mir and Mrs, William 4. Cooke.
 George Cooke or Bristol has return ed home. after visiting friends in this place.
 Mrs. Davis of Mystic called on friends in Alohegan Thursday.
 Miss Lizzie Hunter is visiting in Mystic.
 Viola Derosis has returned, after spending several weeks in My stc,
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-07
NORTH STONINGTOM
William H. CaswelP. Funeral-Inter- estina Textbook for Mission Study Class

The funeral of William H. Caswell, who died suddenly of apoplexy, was held Monday.
 Miss Eva Brown, accompanied by a 0lend, viEited Mrs. Fannie Stone over 0e New Year holidays.
 Mfrs. ". II. Hillard has been visiting relatives in Groton this week.
 Schools roopened Jan. 2.
 whooping cough has made its ap- rsaTance in the village.
 Supt. Gray Reelected.
 The Third Baptist Sunday school h.Id It's annual reorganization Sunday y. Chaxles c. Gray was reelected super sTstsndeT1t
 The mission study class gathered from both the local churches, which meets bi-weekly, is using as a text book, Sunrise in the Sunrise Kingdom.
 Report by Mrs. E. o. Silver.
 The current number of the Helping Hand contains contribution to a symposium, How Did You First Be- come Interested in Missions? by Mrs. Edgar O. Silver of East Orange, N. J. Mrs. Silver is a daughter of the late Ephraim W. Maine of this town, where her early years were passed.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-07
LISBON
Holiday Visitors Getting Home-open-
 ing of School.

Mir. and Mrs. J. R. Palmer were in Westerly last week for a visit
 Miss Ethel Kennedy was the guest over Sunday of her cousin, Miss Rosel- la Collins, in Central Village.
 Many from here attended the Collins Samson wrestling match in Plainfield Saturday night.
 The school at District No. 4 opened Monday with Miss May Potter teacher. James Palmer has returned to Der by, Conn.,, after a weeks visit with his father, Horace Palmer.
 Perfect in Attendance.
 Miss Ruth Kennedy, pupil in District No. 4, was neither absent or tardy the entire term.
 Bill Collins, the Central Village wrestler. returned home Friday after visit with his aunt. Mrs. G. A. Ken nedy.
 Misses Margaretha and Anna Hoelcl were in JeWett City Saturday.
 Mrs. Augusta Parks was visiting relatives in New London this week.
 Misses Susie and Maud Kanahan were in Jewett City Saturday.
 Mir and Mrs. Fred kanahan and daughter Mabel have returned from Boston after weeks stay.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-07
GLASGO.
Christmas Entertainment-Glss So
 cial Club Holds Ball.

In Cllasgo social hall Thursday even ing. Dec 29. Rev. William keefe gave a Christmas tree and entertainment at which a large number was present. There was an hour Of whist, the prize winners being Alphonse DeCarlo and Miss Lucy Dayon. This was followed by dancing. for which Henry Jarvis and Ethel Popple furnished the music. There was a handsome tree. there be- ing a Santa Claus in English and French in the persons of Leroy Eccle- seon and Armond Schenell. There was a fine programme of recitations and songs. Mrs. Birracree was the accom- paniSt.
 Social Club Ball.
 Last Saturday night the Glasgo So- cial club held it's second ball in Social hall there being dancing until 11.45 o'clock. Refreshments were served. There were 15O present Henry Jarvis. Ethel Popple and Richard Richards furnished the music, while DoeeAd Kenyon prompted. CharlR ChHelH directed the grand march,sSwhich A$xlk led by Donald Kenyon and Mrs. Thon- as Barns The affair was in charge of Charles Scheuell, Donald Kenyon and Frank Lipsrtry. In the pie eating contest Homer Csraveline won
 School opened on Tuesday after ths Christmas vacation.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-07
NORTH LYME

Miss Marion Stark returned to her school in Willinantie Monday.
 William stark rerhrned to Hartford the first Of the week after spending the holiday vacation ar his home here
 Mrs. William Sisson visited in Salem Monday and Tuesday.
 Mrs. w. NJ. Sisson Jr., has been i'll this week.
 Mrs c B Sweet entertained the Rix family New Years day
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-07
OAKDAlE.

In the absence of Rev. H. T. Arn- old, who has been visiting his daugh- ter. Mrs. O. L. Johnson in Brooklyn. N Y. Rev L. W. Frink of Norwich supplied the pulpit of the Congregat- tional church on Sunday, preaching an impressive sermon from first John IT. On account of the bad weather the evening meeting was omitted Rev. AIr. Arnold will preach next Sunday and the sacrament of the Lords Supper will be observed.
 C. A. GeiStl2ardt has moved his steam s;iv mill from the town farm to the Parker woodlOt near Montville Center
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-07
SHUNOC.

Nathaniel B. Maine of Stonington has purc1ased the Charles F. Champlin place here. This is. one of the best local farms ndeapTing the fourteen years that MT Champlin has owned the property marked Improvements have been made,
 Hon. F. B. Wheeler has sold the Capt Allen Wheeler farm to parties in Hope Valley, R. ].
 Mrs. Lucy Miner IS racovSfinG from a serious illness.
 Miss Harriet Maine is critically m at the home of Mfr. and Mrs. OtiA Chsp- man Tn this place
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-07
ESHWlLLETT
Death of William H. Casweli-Ferson. .i
 Notes.

William H. Caswell died suddenly Friday afternoon aged 69 years. He leaves a wife and seven children to mourn his loss. The funeral was held Monday with burial in the F'rink cem- etery.
 Mrs. A. A. Morgan was in Norwich Wednesday on business.
 The school will begin Monday after a two weeks vacation.
 Horatio S Pierce of Preston City was 8 New Year guest of his parents. MT and Mrs. s. D. Pierce.