Norwich bulletin., 1911-12-23
New London County
OLD MYSTIC
Former Local Men Win in College De-
bate-QuarterIy Conference Held
New Pastor Coming in January

The debating team representing Wes-
leNan university, which defeated Am
i1E. was composed OF two young men
Known to old Mystic residents, Will
liam b. Cornish the pastor of the
Methodist church at Old Mystic, and
George l. Buck. son of Rev. W. F.
Buck. who formerly filed the Meth
odIst pulpit at Mystic. where Mr. Buck
vas born 20 years ago Wesleyan up
held the negative side of the question
Resolved. That United States senators
should be elected by direct vote of the
people. The decision of the judges was
two TO one in favor of the NEGATIVE.
Going to Porto Rico.
Charles @ FL 1re1ge Of Riverview will
sail today Saturday from New York
of Old VI -sic goes with him. After
visit on the island they viii proceed to
san Domingo and the West Indies and
then on TO Panama. They expect to
return some time in February.
Holiday Sale.
The United Workers of the Methodist
church held their annual sale of do
mestir and fancy articles Wednesday
evening A New England supper was
served from TO Q p m. in connection
with the sale The attendance was
large The proceeds viii pc used for
church expenses
Underwent Operation.
Mrs Lucy Taylor Wilson, wife of
Rev J. Kennard Wilson. OF Portland.
Ne underwent q serious opera lion in
November at = Boston hospital Her
recovery has been very slow. but it is
hoped that she can return to her home
in Portland at Christmas time. Mrs
Wilson is A native OF Old Mystic. the
Laughter Of John A Taylor
Quarterly Conference.
The official board of the Methodist
church held its fourth quarterly con-
ference Monday at L O'Clock at the
residence of Mrs. Jane H Dean in
Main street. District Supt J. H. New
land presided. Others present were
Rev. William B. Cornish pastor OF the
OLD Mystic Nj. E. church, Mrs Abby
l. Dewey Mrs. Jane III. Dean, Mrs.
Herman Main. Miss Mary r. Dean,
Horace Q. Williams, W. Martin White
and lawrence Williams. One new
member was added to the board.
New Pastor Coming.
Rev Harry E. Anderson of Sterling,
who has accepted the call to the pas
torate Of the First Groton Baptist
church. viii assume the duties of the
rzstorste the first Sunday in January.
Miss Nellie F. Schoonover of the
Junior class at Smith college returned
II Elmhurst Wednesday evening to
spend the vacation with her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs A1pheus H. Schoonoyer
Mr.. and Mrs Frederick M>Inson OF
AnesbuTy, Mass, were over Sunday
visitors OF Mr. and MRS. Charles Q.
EIdrsdge at RivervieR.
John A Taylor is III from a severe
grip attack,
Mrs Israel r. Dewey entertained
Wednesday 1frs- Ssrnes r. Latham of
New London Mrs Edgar Dewey of
Nosnk and Mira Hsksey E; Packer
Are Robert WafrouE and Mrs Mary
Brooks OF Mystic.
Mr.. and Mrs George WaIworth MID
dIstDn and daughters have closed their
summer residence at Quoshatazg farm
and returned to East Orange, n. J., for
the winter
William Gallup of East Great Plain
was calling Wednesday his sister,
Mrs John 2. Spanord and daughter
The1rna have returned TO their home in
BROOKLYN n z, after a visit 70 Mrs
6paford's parents. Mr.. and Mrs. G. Ed
win BtapeIyn-
Christmas Concert.
The Baptist Sunday school will hold
. Christmas concert Sunday evening,
Dec s4+h.
The Old Mystic SCHOOLS CLOSED Fri
day for the Christmas vacation
Vioiets on the East Terrace.
V1olats are blooming on the east
John Crosby has returned from q
Eisit to bis unoIe and aunt Mr. and
Mrs Anthony Brand, Of Norwich.
Harry HoxIe has returned TO Ash
way after a visit to local relatives.