Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-15


 When the members of the Methodist church held the formal opening of their new parish house Thursday evening, March 6. chicken pie supper was served from to 8 o'clock, after grace had been said by Dr. Joseph Cooper, pastor of the First Methodist church, Newport, R. l. Rev. Arthur as chairman. The dedicatory address was by Dr. Cooper, who eloquently spoke of the duty of the church to provide innocent recreation for the young people of the parish to save them from the temptations they Wou ii meet elsewhere. Rev. MT. Cooper was some time since pastor of the Otd Mystic Methodist church, serving for three years. He indulged in pleasant "reminiscences of his pastorate. Sidney Siswick, who has rendered efficient service as secretary and treasurer of the finance committee, then rendered quarters of the cost of the building, which was S1,6oo, has already been raised. The committee is hopeful of raising the last quarter at an early date. Rev. Henry E. Anderson pastor of the First Groton Baptist church. Old Mystic, conveyed greetings and congratulations for himself and in be- half of his people. Rev. Herbert Ba con Hutchins. 8 former pastor of the Baptist church of Old Mystic was present as a guest of Horace o. Will lfams, superintendent of the NJ. E. Sun- day school. He was invited to have fs part in the services and spoke in felicitous manner Vocal solos were rendered by Miss Emma Avery Will Hams and Charles Edwin Lamphere. It was a matter of congratulation that the three oldest members of the church, Mrs. Julia Crumb Brown. aged 89, Mrs. Jane Harding Dean, sS, and Mrs. Abby Eldredge Dewey. S1. were able to be present and enjoy the ser vices. SQuadrito brothers of Mystic played two pleasing selections. The pastor Rev. MT. r.Withee. received many assurances from his people of their lasting debt of gratitude. since to his faith and courage, his wise and care full planning. his efficient oversight ana tireless energy much of the success 3 this undertaking is due
 To Sneak for stoninnton Union Asso-
 tiation.
 Rev Paul Skokan of Suffield. Rev. A. bio Domenica of New Haven and Rev B. F. penoit of Putnam. speakers in behalf of The Stranger That is Within Thy Gate, will be at the Old Mystic Baptist church Wednesday, March 1s. at 3 p. m- to tell of the work fo~ people of their nationalities.
 Church Societies Active.
 The Ladies' Aid society of the Bap- tist church met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. William D. Beckwith.
 The United Workers of the Methodist Episcopal church met Wednesday af- ternoon with Mrs. Joseph Desley
 Rev. Herbert Bacon Hutchins, for mer pastor of the Old Mystic Baptist church. preached at the last Sunday service by invitation of the present pastor, Rev. Henry E. Ander- son.
 Miss Chipman picked dozen violet 1 blossoms Wednesday morning March l 12, at Brushwood
 Miss Touriee Recovering.
 Postmistress Lucy Annette Touriee, i who has been i'll for about three weeks i with tonsilitis and neuralgia, is able | to spend @ part of each day at the of | lice and hopes soon to resume fuii | charge. The office has been in charge l of the post1nistress sitter, Mrs. liar |
 The Baptist Young Peoples union held it's monthly business meeting ana | social Tuesday evening with Rev. and | Mrs. Henry E. Anderson at the par sonage.
 MT. and Mrs Charles e. Eldredge at dinner Friday evening. March :. at Riverview. Rev. and Mrs. Herbert Bacon Hutchins of Lewiston, Me. and MT. and Mrs. Frederick A. Barnes of Oaklawn.
 The Bar ptist Sunday school has be- gun rehearsals for the Easter concert Sunday evening" March 23.
 Miss Dora Alden Welles is improving iery slowly
 Clifford Stewart was a recent busi- less visitor to Lebanon
 Mrs. Henry F.. Anderson is recover ng from a months illness with grip
 Frederick Wildey of Stafford Springs vas in the village a few days since ooking after business interests at the ,Iant of the woolen company. MT. Vildev dined with Supt. John Kennedy nd family