Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-01
EASTERN CONNECTICUT AND WESTERN RHODE ISLAND.
GALES FERRY
Visit from Now London Epworth Leasue-Teurists Start For Caiifor- nia-Scheol Children Ill.

About s5 members of the Epworth league of the Federal Street M. B. church, New London, paid a visit to | the Ferry Monday evening, providing a programme for social evening, ar fanged one of the winter series of R. Irving Hurlbutt, president of the league. presided, the pastor. Rev. c. Wilson Harrison, welcoming the wis ito1s, to which MT. Bradshaw, presi- dent of the New London chapter. re- sponded. piano solo was rendered by Miss Ida J. Lyon and Miss Mary Winchester and an address was made by the Rev. c. Harley Smith. Games were played under the direction of Miss Ruby E. Wilson, fourth vice pres ident of the New London chapter. who arranged the programme. Refresh ments were served and a social season enjoyed, the company returning to New London on the boat train.
 Clarence Latham and son, Harold of Essex, were guests over Saturday night and Sunday of MT. Latham s father Thomas Latham.
 MT. and Mrs Minor Moxley of Long Cove were guests of MT. and Mrs. La tham Smith Wednesday.
 Miss Paulberg of New London has been 8 guest this week at the home of Attorney and Mrs. John J. LawIess.
 Attendance awards were exchanged by two members of the M. E. Sunday school Sunday, Mrs Charles J. Pierce receiving the bronze pin and MT. Park the gun metal pin.
 Thomas Fitch of New London was recent caller at the home of his aunt, Mrs. Richard Latimer
 Mrs. Alonzo Turner of the Lester district was the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Winifred Stoddard, in Poquonoc, on Friday of last week.
 Mrs. Ellen Stoddard and son, Alton, have been spending some time recent ly with Mir. and Mrs. Isaac G. Geer in Ledyard.
 Book Clubs Meeting.
 Mrs. Harlan N. Newbery acted as hostess a the session of the Book club Tuesday afternoon. The Chautauqua reading on Germany was continued by Mrs. Eugene LaFontaine, and a story, The Crossway. was begun by Miss Florence Hurlbutt. Two guests, Mrs. Paulberg of New London. were present a the meeting. Refreshments and social hour were enjoyed.
 MT and Mrs. Nelson Parker of Nor wich were guests Saturday and Sun day of Mrs. Parkers parents. MT. and Mrs. Henry W. Hurlbutt.
 Start for California.
 Mrs Charles J. Pierce of Allyn's Point left Monday morning to visit her sister and brother in-law, Mir. and Mrs. Hiram Hampstead, in Santa Barbara. Cal Mrs. Pierce was accompanied by her sister, Mrs. Charles H. Winches- ter of Norwich, and a cousin. Miss Cora Allyn of Groton, the party going by way of the Southern Pacific, visit ing New Orleans enroute.
 At Birthday Dinner.
 Mrs. Richard Latham and her daagh ter. Miss Sarah, with Miss Gertrude Bolles of Uncasville were guests of MT. and Mrs Edwin Keeney in New London Wednesday at a dinner given in honor of the hostess birthday.
 An epidemic of colds has affected the attendance at the village schools this week. but five out of enrolment Of twenty being present Wednesday.
 Mrs Caro Manierre /, who is spend ing some time with New London friends, returned to her home here over Sunday and Monday.
 Mrs Dudley Perkins has been spend ing several days with her aunt, Mrs. Henry C. Beckwith, who is i'll at her home in New London.