Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-22
MYSTIC
Secretary SpOoner Addresses Union Service-Pearson- Bentley Engage ment Announoed-Many Guests at coyntry Club.

At the Methodist church on Sun day morning, Rev. Herbert M. Cess ner of Atlantic City occupied the pull pit in the absence of the pastor, Rev C. T. Hatch, who is enjoying his an- nual vacation, and Rev A. F. Earn shaw occupied the pulpit of the Methodist church at Noank. In the evening the regular quarterly meet ing of the Mystic Valley Temperance union was held at the Union Baptist church, when the Methodist, Baptist and Congregational churches united Senator Spooner of the Connecticut Temperance union was the speaker,
 Engagement Party For 25.
 At the home of Mrs. Harry Ander- son at West Mystic on Friday after noon about 25 relatives and friends gave a reception to Mrs. Anderson's s sister, Miss Helen Bentley, whose en- gagement was announced to John Pearson of Hartford, formerly of New Orleans, La. Mrs. Leonard Gift of Mystic and Miss Doris Bailey of Providence assisted in receiving, and the home was charmingly decorated for the occasion. Miss Bentley receiv- ed many costly presents of cut glass, linen and silver The wedding will take place on the sixth of August at the Methodist Episcopal church and Rev. c. T. Hatch will perform the l ceremony.
 Musical at Country Club.
 There was large attendance at the Mystic Country club on Saturday l evening. Many summer visitors being present, when a musical programme was rendered and well carried out Refreshments were served. The com mittee in charge were MT. and Mrs Jesse D. Crary Miss Annie Green man, Miss Bertha FOote, Dr. and Mrs George Leonard, Eugene B. Seamans George Greenman.
 Avery Memorial Association.
 At the annual meeting of the Avery Memorial association held in PoquOnoC at the homestead on Friday, Hon Allen Avery of this place was elect ed second vice president and Walter c Morgan of this place was elected the seventh vice president of the associa- ton. Allen Avery was elected one oi the executive committee.
 $100 From Lawn Fete.
 The result of the lawn fete given fol the benefit of the Visiting Nurse as. sociation held on St. Patrick's lawr and hall on Friday evening added S10t to the treasury of the association.
 Notes.
 MT. and Mrs. William T. Brand an( Miss Edith Brand have returned iron New York where they attended thu funeral of Mrs. Brands father, An drew MeCord.
 There was a large attendance iron Mystic attended the chHdren's dancing class reception given under the direc tion of Mrs. William Ballentine Pen field at the casino at Wequetequocl on Saturday night.
 MT. and Mrs. James McKendricl were in North Stonington on Sunda, attending the funeral of Mrs. McKen drick's sister. Mrs. George D. Thomp son.
 Miss Doris Bailey of Providence the guest of her cousin Mrs. Harr, Anderson.
 Hiram Burnett of New York i spending several days at his summe } home here.
 Jesse D. Crary of New York is at hi summer home Alongshore for a fe1 l days.
 Raymond Gallagher of New York } visiting his uncle, Daniel DeCosta. l Mrs. Jessie Williams of Jersey Cit ' is visiting Mrs. John E. Williams Mrs. Byron Billings and daughter Misses Priscilla and Emerline Billing are hte guest of her parents, MT. an Mrs. Charles E. Newbury Frank N Gillfillan of New Britai , and Harry Hoxie of New York are tn l guests of Capt. and Mrs. John Hoxi Fred T. Lane of Norwich spent Sun day with his brother, George c. Lan : and family.