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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-12-29
MUSIC

Miss Elizabeth Emery, soprano,
Miss Bernice Mae Torrey, pianist,
and Miss Priscilla Dillaway. cellft,
or the Mcdonald School of Music,
gave an enjoyable Christmas concert,
Friday evening, in the Ninde Metho-
dist church.
The first general rehearsal of the
recently organized string orchestra.
IN the Michigan Conservatory of Mu-
sic. will be held Tuesday evening
Dec. 80. In the conservatory.
There will be a special service Of
Christmas music in St. Paul's cathe-
dral, Sunday evening, when The Ma
tivity" (H }. Stewart will be given.
Special soloists will assisl-4tha-Xe st-
led mixed choir
In Bethany Presbyterian church,
sunday morning and evening special
programs of Christmas music Will
be given by the choir, under the di.
rection OF Miss Minnie :. Well
The recently organized Neddermey-
ei Concert band. under the baton Of
Fred l.. Neddermeyer viii give the
first public concert. Sunday afternoon,
Jan. is, in the Garrick theater. The
band is supported by a number of
citizens interested In obtaining a
high-class concert band for Detroit.
There is every indication that the
presentation OF The Messiah" by the
Mendelssohn club chorus OF 300
voices. under the direction OF Or.
Cuvier Marshall. in the Light Guard
aFmory, saturday evening. Jan. II. gill
he a notable event in Detroit musical
history. Eminent soloists have been
engaged including Nine Johanna
-tfadskf. Miss Zoe fulton, GEORGE ffar-
lis. jr.. and Jerome Uhl. all OF whom
ar experienced in oratorio work. The
Mendelssohn chorus Is composed en-
tireiy OF Detroit singers
Under the direction Of Mrs Henry
Riley Fuller, a delightful program of
Christmas music and readings VIII ne
siven sunday afternoon in the Cen
fury building. for business women
and their friends. The program win
be presented by Mrs. Fuller, Mrs.
George Perry Palmer, Miss lucille
Andres Mrs. Albert Otto Schuette.
Miss Josephine Aaron, Mrs. Fanchon
Parmalee Greene. Mrs. John f. Dodge,
Mrs. h w Haass. Mrs. W. A. Spitz-
ley, and Miss Marie Won Essen. Tea
will follow with Mrs. George Edgar
Allen as hostess
The New York symphony orchestra
will give the fourth concert in the
Detroit Orchestral association series,
Saturday evening, Jan. 10, in the
Light Guard armory Walter Dam
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-12-29

City. Mr. lIubbards son, the late
Leonidas Hubbard, Jr, who was
well-known Detroit newspaperman'
met his death while on an exploring
expedition in Labrador in 1903.
Ernest Stanton and Harry stanton
were the hosts Of party or IA, at
the Cornell Musical clubs concert
Friday evening, in Columbus temple.
Later the young people went To the
Peek ball.
Miss Marguerite sullivan entertain
ed III dinner. FRIDAY evening. for her
sister. Miss Geneva Sullivan, later tax
ing her guests to the Cornell Musical
clubs concert, nv Columbus temple
Following the concert the guests went
to the pee, ball.
8
Miss Marjorie Mellish will be the
hostess OF dinner-dance, Saturday
evening In the Country club, in honor
OF Miss Mary Margaret Walker ana
Miss Cora Peck, two Of the season 5
debutante', and Miss Marion Miller of
New York.
Thomas V Dutton, past commander
of Detroit commandery, knights
Tcmplar, was presented with a dla-
mond scarf pin. Friday noon, IN the
Hotel Griswold, at a gathering OF the
Noontide club. a midday luncheon
CLUB composed of members OF the
commandery.
The Peoples Quitting company Will
IfNts I'm IL
mail order department In columbus
temple, Saturday evening. All OF the
ARRANGEMENTS for The ball have been
in the HANDS OF employees. and no ei-
fort has been spared to make the al
fair an enioyableend Jolly party
Q
Mrs. W. Il. Ruts5n, who had charge
of the sale OF the Red Cross Christ
mas seals in the American Express
COMPANY MAIN office, reported I,tt9
seals sold curing the week immediate
K preceding Chrstmas, the largest
number on local record as having been
sold I'm one assignment. The seals VIII
be on sale until after New Years.
o
A huge Christmas tree gaily decor
ated with packages OF toys. candy.
end with many useful articles for
personal wear piled around its base,
was the center Of attraction. in a
Christmas entertainment for children
held Saturday afternoon, In Samari-
tan hospital, under the auspices or
the ladies' auxiliary OF the hospital.
o.
The sixteenth annual ball OF De
troit council, Knights of Columbus.
will take place. Monday evening. Jan.
l.. I'm Columbus temple II has been
The custom TO precede the ball with
a reception 10 Bishop Foley but at
The request of the bishop, this func.
tion will be omitted this year. in view
oi the fact that the bishop is not In
robust health and that reception
10 mark the twenty-fifthp anniversary
OF his elevation TO the hishopric and
his eghtiath birthday anniversary
vas recently held The auditorium
OF the temple will be beautifully dec
Grated for the ball, and hose in
caarge or the a".ir have spared no
EFFORT in the preliminary plans TO as
sure every comfort and pleasure 10
the guests Two orchestras viii pro-
vide music for dancing. and de
licious supper win be served In the
banquet hall The following commit
tee is an charge .of the arrangements.
Charles y. Bielman Leo ). Godfrey.
Edward i. Jereta. JAMES NJ. Dwyer,
Carl Del Guercia +. J. Sheehan Fred
j. Fisher. Frank G.. Jansen, Cyrus
Kaiser. William j Burns and Charles
Marantette.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-12-29
FORD TAXIS SHOW
Low UPKEEP COST

The Ford Motor company has been
collectin sstatist cs on upkeep and
maintenance from owners OF Ford taxi
subs that are OF peculiar interest at
this time because lids is the season Of
the closed car II is doubtful how
ever, IL town car in private use is
ever subjected TO the tests which are
part of the every day life of the public
car.
The figures are not yet complete and
ready for issuing n statistical form,
but a hurried glance through them re-
yeals many interesting facts pertain.
ing To the low cost Of operating a
Ford.
AS an instance. one owner says that
he has mad his car in operation slight.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-12-29

In anticipation OF the exhibition of
contemporary spanish Hrt Ia open in
the Museum or Art galleries, Jan.
William X Naulty viii give an II
Illustrated lecture on sunny Spain >"
sunday afternoon, I'm the lnuseuno
auditorium. at o'clock
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-12-29

bride and few friends. The an
ncuncement came as a surprise.
The young couple have been ac@
quainted for six years. When Miss
Gompers arrived here recently froha
Seattle, they decided to do away with
further delays. The wedding will be
at the Gompers' home in Washington,
ID. C., in a few weeks. M
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-12-29

There is something to be made
out OF the smallest part ever given
10 an actor and the real actor will
make that something ont OF IL 10 ths,
very best OF his ability
This IS the basis upon which Jane
Gail has always worked Stree she
started TO climb the ladder OF movie
anne. In consequence she is equally
happy playing a baby part IN which
curls and lisp are essential, or in
real dramatic role II
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-12-29

Miss Sadie Gompers is going to be
married The daughter OF Samuel
Gompers. president of the American
Federation OF Labor and George b.
Gerau, attorney and hotel owner OF
San Francisco recently announced
their engagement al banquet In
San Francisco rendered by Gerau TO
Mr., and Mrs. Gompers. his intended
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-12-29

The annual Christmas dinner Of
Solyay lodge was held Sunday. Dec
II and over 30 residents in the lodge
anjoyed splendid holiday feast. The
lodge was beautifully decorated in
Christmas greens.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-12-29

Miss Cora Peck, daughter of Al
bert Il. Peck, was formally presented
10 society, Friday evening, al a ball,
IN t1e H0tef POnrCnHrrTaIn. riTe DIT
room was mass of Christmas
greens. holly and poinsettias
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-12-29

To mark the formal reopening OF
The parish house of St Pauls cathe
dral. there will be a New Years day
reception from to & O'Clock in the
afternoon, and To 10 o'clock, In the
evening.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-12-29

The semi-annual banquet of the
Solyay Bowling league, was held Fri
day evening In the Hotel Ste. Claire
About 100 members of the league We're
seated, and George J Nobley. presi
dent OF the league, acted as toastmas
ter
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-12-29

Mrs. John jacob Fioff.t OF Paris. who
is the guest OF her mother. Mrs. David
Whitney, jr.. No. S25 Woodward-ave.
viii receive her friends Informally
Monday afternoon Dec %, and again
Monday afternoon, Jan 5.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-12-29

Ieonidas Hubbard, OF Rapid City,
Mich, is the guest OF his daughter.
Mrs. A. c. Williams, No. 205 Engle-
wood-ave.. for the holiday season. Mr..
Hubbard is I'm his ninety-second year
and enjoys excellent health, working
every day on his farm near Rapid
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-12-29

AZ Christmas party, given Christ
mas night by MIR and Mrs. +. c..
Whiteley. No. $50, Con gress-st east,
he engagement was announced ot
Miss Leila Anna Whiteley 10 Robert
Spry. The marriage will take place
IN June.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-12-29

The New York symphony orchestra
will give the fourth concert in the
Detroit Orchestral association series,
Saturday evening, Ian. 10, in the
Light Guard armory. Walter Dam
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-12-29

Mile. Isabelle Del Monte Will give
tea, Sunday afternoon. in The Crosse
Pointe Hunt and Riding club Ia hon
-ur- or hAfTs ftUweuT t-rUrt
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-13
ASHFORD
John Perry, Boss Farmer at Pomfret Funeral Of Mrs. Eugene keene.

John Perry, Boss Farmer at Pomfret
 Funeral Of Mrs. Eugene keene.
 John Perry has sold his farm and gone to Hamlet farm Pomfret, as boss farmer.
 Elisha Perry has shipped a carload of hay to New York.
 Rev. and Mrs. Chamberlain returned home last Friday from their cottage at Willimantic.
 The Ladies' Aid society of the M. E. church, met at the parsonage for work Thursday.
 Miss Grace Lawton, who has been teaching at Phoenixville the past year is teaching the center school formerly taught by Mrs. Hammond.
 Mrs. Eugene Keene, who has been in poor health for the past two years, died Friday night Aug 29. Funeral was held Tuesday from the Methodist church Rev Frank Chamberlain of ftciated. Burial was in Grove ceme- tery.
 A. B. Yetter of New York recently presented the Methodist church a piano.
 Mrs. Welcome Davis is visiting her daughter in Spencer.
 Charles Clark is taking month va cation. He with Mrs. Clark attended the Sturbridge fair
 Lyman Briggs has returned home from a visit in Pawtucket
 Mrs. Johnson spent Labor day at Ocean beach with her son.
 Miss Whitman of West Hartford has been visiting her aunts, Mrs. Dean and the Misses Bicknel.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-13

new village and is with Sectionmaster JeEfy Sullivan on the railroad.
 Rev: z. A. Nerthr6p of Norwich Sunday morning:
 Miss Maryette Burdick has been with her mother at Mrs: l.. B. GFeene's this week:
 Herbert Phillips has been visiting his sister, Mrs: Weeks, of Chaplin.
 Walter D. Palmer is having a cellar dug on the north side of Plainfield street and 1t Is said that the Ball block will De moved there soon. A Nervy Thief. A few days ago a colored woman with a large basket, accompanied by several children with cart, helped herself to the grapes on Academy street After she had gathered a generous portion the owner suggested that she leave a few for "home use, ' and was informed that she was mo country bird" but a lawyers wife from New York city and should take what grapes shS wanted, as she had 8 per- feet right to everything growing four feet from the wall. One of the house. hold asked her to leave the few that remained until the distance had been measured. but was told that the dis tance could not be properly measured without a surveyor, but the speaker, being 8 lawyers wife, could tell dis tance at glnce and should have her rights for all ignorant country people. After delivering her address she haughtily passed on with her grapes.
 Miss Ella Barber spent Wednesday with Miss Carrie M. Greene at Stone Hill.
 A farmland working for Earle G. Davis at Flat Rock is sick with small pox.
 Miss Eva Babcock is visiting her cousin, Mrs. F. L. Douglass, at Willi- mantle.
 Died Suddenly.
 MT. Yates, who has resided here for several years, died very suddenly dur ing Tuesday night. His means awOke his wife. who arose to get a light but he died before anything could be done. He had worked Tuesday and in the evening frolicked with his children in the best of spirits. He leaves his wife and several children. only one of whom is out of school
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-13
CHESTERFIELD

EdwaI Walden is moving his house hold goods from J. NJ Clarks residence In Chesterfield to. Lake Konomoc.
 Mrs Arthur, Chapman and"~ Miss Ethel Foote were visiting their broth CT in SaybrOOk the past week
 Arthur Chapman aond John Tread Q way attended V-iIlimantic fair Wed uesdaJ-
 Miss Edna Walden of Raymond Hin is spending a few days with friends in Chesterfield.
 School opened Monday with Miss Edna Kelley teacher.
 Many telephones were put out of commission Sunday by the lightning. Frank Chase was in Colchester Tues day.
 Ar. and Mrs Henry Avery. MT. and Mrs Earl Morgan and daughter Gladys guests of Mir. and Mrs. Arthur Chap man
 Miss Edna Walden spent Thursday S~ the guest of her grandmother. Mrs AIhert Chapman
 Max Phillips, who was graduated from Chesterfield school last June. has gone to New York 10 attend a, medical college.
 Arthur Nerrimar of Raymond Hin was a caller here Sunday
 Mrs. William Clark is very ill at her home.
 Miss Annie Mitchell of Saybroo< IS visiting her sister Mrs. Richard Clark
 Mir and Mrs. Richard Clark spent aha week end with the latter's parents of SavbroOk
 Dr. Atkinson of Mantle was here one day this week
 Mrs William Way and children have returned to West Mystic after spend ing a few days with Mrs. Ways hus- band, who is i'll at the home of his father Allen Way.
 Miss Hazel Powers has returned to New London to attend high school.
 AIis9 Mary Tinker is in New London attending the Manual Training school.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-13
SOUTH WINDHAM
Pastor to Give Series of Illustrated TaIks-Union Service Sunday Even ina.

Services at the Congregational church were resumed Sunday.
 Mrs Arthur Roy has been taken to St. Josephs' hospital suffering with a bad case of peritonitis.
 Mrs. Peck of Norwich spent We'd nesday with her daughter Mrs. Charles Maynard.
 Mrs Smith of New York is the guest of Mrs. George Styles.
 Miss Susan Payne leaves Monday for Suffield to attend the wedding of her niece. Miss Katherine Street.
 Miss Ethel Golden is visiting Miss Edith Rutland of Greenport, L. I.
 Illustrated Talks.
 Rev. Marcus Plumb is shortly to give a series of illustrated talks on Mis- siOnary Country They will take the place of the Tuesday evening prayer meetings.
 Mrs. Harry Keller is entertaining MT. Keller's sister of Providence. George Hatch spent Sunday at Nj antic.
 The Rev. sherrod soule will occupy the pulpit at the Congrega gational church Sunday In the evening the church here will unite with the Wind ham church in listening to an illustrat- ed lecture on the Churches of Wind ham County.
 To Enter Deaconesses' School.
 The friends of Miss Alberta Emo of Mansfield formerly a, resident here, will be interested to know that she leaves on Tuesday for Boston to enter d school for deaconesses, where she will take a years course in Bible study
 Mrs. James Maine is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Knight. of North Stoning- ton.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-13
CANTERBURY PLAIN
Rev. J. F. SpeerIi Called for Another Year-SuccessfuI Handkerchief and Apron Bazaar.

Mrs. Mary E. Gregory of New York is visiting her sister Mrs. George Sacl1ett.
 Mrs. Roy Barstow and children of Norwich have spent a few weeks with MT. BarstoW's father, George Bar stow
 Mrs. c. Carr and sons have returned after a visit to OnecO and other places.
 Mrs. Burgess is visiting Mrs Charles Barstow
 The w. c. T. U. met at the town hall Tuesday afternoon. Officers were reelected for another year c. Herrick. H. Golf and II. Nef have been spending a week at Golden Spur. MT. DeGray. MT. Palmer, Mrs. COOns and Miss Hyde have returned home after a tour around New York and
 Miss p. M. speerE has returned home after spending a month on Long Island
 Pastor Called for Another Year.
 The regular church meeting was held Monday evening and Rev. J. F.. Speerl was given a unanimous call to return for another year.
 Attended Lawn Party.
 Miss F. A. Olney and Mrs. T. F. Speerlt attended a lawn party of the Ladies of the c. A. R. at Mrs. Bishops in Packer Wednesday.
 The grange of Canterbury Green held a lawn party on the green in front of the church Wednesday afternoon and evening. Fancy articles, Ice cream and cake were sold. Tn the evening & programme was given.
 Successful Bazaar.
 The handkerchief and apron bazaar was 8 decided success. Invitations were sent to friends asking each one for a handkerchief and in response to one came verses of poetry accompany ing one dozen handkerchiefs from a friend in Connecticut.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-13

seph B: Stets9n attended the state fair at Hartford.
 R. B. Witter attended the New Eng land fair at Worcester.
 Ministers Wife Buys Farm.
 Mir. Mathewsen has sold his resi- dehce situated on the west side of the common to Mrs. Edwin A. Blake, wife of Dr. Blake of An1ityville. R. 1 at present pastor of North M E. church.
 -Alonzo Button was a recent visitor with his sister, Mrs Justin Chase.
 James F. Page has sold his farm situated near Wauregan, and known as the Edmund Warren farm to E. E. Lightburn of New York. who takes immediate possession.
 Guests from CIayVile.
 The past week Mrs. R. B. w1tter had to visit here for a day the fol- lowing, who with her are members of Rebekah lodge, Beulah No. IS. I. o. o. F.. of Clayville, R. l.: James Tuck CT, Mrs. Susie Tucker, Miss Ada Tuck CT, Mrs. Laura Bowen Loomis, Carrie Arnold, Mrs. Taylor, Mrs. Austin, Mrs. Gertie Phillips, MT. and Mrs. George WetherbY, Mrs. William Rounds, Mrs. Seth Rounds, Grace Howard, Doris Howard, Venicia Rounds, Mrs. Charles Capwell, Miss Haziel Seamans and Lena Seamans. This was the annual
  pleased with the beautiful village of Brooklyn.
 MT. and Mrs James Tucker, Miss Ada Tucker, George Tucker, Harold Tucker, and Mrs. Laura Bowen Loom is remained over night and were thu guests of Mrs. Leroy Pearl.
 Mrs. Carrie Dyer of Providence i: the guest of MT and Mrs R. B. Wit ter.
 Mrs. Leroy Pearl is in East Hart. ford caring for a sick friend.
 Baptist Delegates.
 The Baptist church has chosen aS delegates to the Ashford Baptist asso- .eiation to meet in South Wilmington Sept 23-24, the pastor, Rev. c. r Genung, D. D. and wife: William P Barstow and Miss Alice Bolles.
 Lorin Blake of New York is the gues' of his father, Warren D. Blake.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-13
CENTRAL VILLAGE
Family from Idaho Buys Local Farm New Assistant Psstm aster@Bey Iniured,

tnJufeal
 MT. and Mrs. Allan Moffit were guests at Howard Blafke's iii Wau- feSan Sunday.
 Miss Mary Gallagher Is attending the,. convent school In Moosup. The Ladies' Aid society held a bus mess meeting at the church paflgrs
 Narcisse Caplette was in Providence Saturday.
 Charles Fletcher has been visiting relatives in New Bedford and Prev1-
 MT. and Mrs. L. Howard Cross have returned from their vacation spent in Newport and Narragansett Pier, R. l.
 Edward Cutler was Providencs visitor Wednesday.
 Guests from Mignaesota.
 MT. and Mrs. John French of Min nesota are visiting MT. French's broth CT, Ernest French.
 Idaho Owners at New Farm.
 Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lafavfe and children of Idaho have arrived at their farm in Kennedy City, which has been purchased by them. MT. Eble messer, who has been living there will return to his home in Idaho where he will work in the mines.
 Conrad Popple is the assistant post master. Howard T. Byles, formerly assistant, has resigned to go to Yale college
 MT. and Mrs. Thomas Weaver and son John spent Sunday with MT. Wea- Ver's parents. Mir. and Mrs. John Weaver in Brooklyn.
 Master Waldo Tillinghast, youngest son of Frederick Tillinghast. has a badly bruised face, a heavy door fall several places and his eye and nose were inf1amed.
 Ford Greene of Arcadia, R. l., who attended school here last year. has re- turned to his studies and is at the home of his sister. Mrs. Frank Edger- ton.
 E. Hoxie LiIlibridge has returned from a sanatartum in Melrose, Mass, much improved in health.
 Former Pastor Heard.
 Rev Frederick Bamford, formerly pastor at the PIainfield church, preached here Sunday. Miss Helen MathewsOn was the organist.
 Mir. and Mrs. Alvah Vassar and children, Elmer and Arlene, have re- turned from Rocky Point, R. l., where they have been spending the summer. MT. Vassar was a musician there.
 Firemen's Fair.
 The Central Fire Go. held a business meeting at the engine room Tuesday evening to make arrangements for the firemens fair
 Miss Faith Battey of Moosup was the guest of Miss Odna Seguin Mon day.
 Fred Ross of Norwich was a wis itor here Wednesday.
 James MiIIett of New London is the night watchman at the Plainfield WooIen Co.'S mill.
 Mr and Mrs. Samuel Collins, of Warren, R. l., have been here to at l. R T,,II P,+ CT John Murdock.
 Rev Frank Fuller of Norwich Town visited at Mrs. Charles Byles' We'd nesdaN.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-09-13
HAMPTON
Summer Residences Closed for the Season-F. A. Phillips Gets Road Contract.

Mrs William H Phillips has return ed from an automobile trip to Flor ence Mass, and is visiting her son, E B. Phillips.
 Mrs F. w. Davis mas closed Maple Terrace, her sumner residence here and returned to her home in Hartford.
 Miss Flora Pearl is in the WiIliman- tic hospital
 Mrs. George Fitts las returned to her home here. after long siege of .'illueSS in the WilIimantic hospital.
 Gets Road Contract.
 F. A. Phillips has been awarded the contract for graveIing the state road from DOrance place to Ford corner, He has a force of eight teams work ing on same.
 Miss Constance BurchnalI, who has been visiting her cousin, Miss $. Eliza beth Burchnall, has returned to Jamai- ca N. Y
 Mrs. Charles Brenn of Scotland spent Wednesday with her daughter, Mrs. Reuben Pearle.
 Mrs. Charles Hansel has closed her summer home here and returned to Hartford.
 Teachers in Pubic Schools.
 Several of the schools began their fall term last Monday morning, with the following teachers. Belle district, Miss c. Airline Thompson; Clarks Cor ner Miss Viola Jewett; Howard Val ley, Miss Ethel Riley; Apequag, Miss Lucy Hopkins.