Norwich bulletin., 1912-05-04
EASTERN CONNECTICUT AND WESTERN RHODE SLAND.'
MONTVILLE
Training Class Finishes Course of Lessons-Thap1es Lodge Holds Open Meeting-E Social Nets $50

The First church membership train ing class of the Union Baptist church have finished their six months course of IA lessons. The average attendance of the class of F young people has been 10. Four members, Misses Grace Mildred, Ethel Louise Wood, Ella Ger trude Rosenlund and Gertrude Lillian Rogers, had perfect attendance. The members have greatly enjoyed and ap- preciated the instruction given by the pastor of the church.
 |. o. o. F. Open Meeting.
 Thames lodge, I. o. 0. r, held an open meeting in their room at Palmer Memorial Friday evening, Everett Chapman was master of ceremonies, and a pleasing programme was pre- scented. After singing the opening ode, the Rev. MT. Aldrich of Uncasyille spoke briefly. A selection by the male qUartette, entitled Farmer John, followed. The address of the evening was delivered by Rev. George c. Chap pen from the subject. The Gospel of Good Cheer This was the fifth time Mir. Chappell has had the pleasure of addressing the lodge. George Pratt and daughter, Miss Elsie, played a banjo duet followed by humorous se- lections by Prof Frank T. Naples of Norwich The quartetre sang again and Mrs. Johnson played 0 piano sslC for the closing number, Ice cream and cake were served.
 A Christian Endeavor experience so- eial was held Wednesday evening ir the Baptist chapel, a large company being present. About S35 was brought in the little bags which had been giv- ! FT-,- bers. The different ways in which the money was earned were related, to the amusement of all. Mrs. George O Chappel, the pastors wife, wrote ar original poems which was read by MT Chappeu. When all the bags come 1T there will likely be $50, which is the amount needed for the church insuT- anCe.
 Miss Henrietta Gridley was a Nor WiCh visitor on Tuesday,
 Misses MaUde Wood and Gertrude Rogers, students at the WillimantiC Normal school, spent the week end al 1 their homes here.
 Inspiring Endeavor Meetings.
 The Christian Endeavor society O. i the Union Baptist church has beer ] holding large and attractive meetings through the entire winter. The averag, attendance for the four consecutive l Sunday evenings, the last two O March and the first two of April, wa! ] 11S. A beautiful cantata, The Birth 1 day of Hope. was given Easter Sun ! day evening, and delightful musica i programme was enjoyed April 14, wheI ] Ncssrs. Otis and Bliven of Norwich played two cornet duets, and assisted l in the chorus work. The young peopl are planning to give a cantata, enti ! tied Jesus in Prophecy, and a specia ] musical service will be held in June. A1r. and Mrs Roscoe Dart have nov ! ed from Uncasville into the Latime 1 house in PalmertOWn.
 l Miss Mamie Allen Is making he | home with her brother, Henry Allen at the Allen hOmestead
 | The Reyes Process company are re pairing their tenemenJs opposite Pal mer Brothers mill for the occupanc!
 of their superintendent Frank Mitch | ell.
 ] A class of il young people, all mem ! bers of the Bible school and Christian . Endeavor society, will receive tn hand of fellowship at the Union Bap tist church Sunday morning, May The communion will follow the vel come given by the pastor.