Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-30
cHFcKERING HOTEL OPENED.
Handsome. ModernIy Equipped Strue ture Inspected by Many Guests.

l Tuesday night at the New Chicker- l ing hotel, marked the celebration of mans triumph over diversity in con- nection with the rebuilding of the hotel, badly damaged by fire last Jan- uary, and it's reopening. finely equip 1 ped and in far more attractive con- dition to cater to the travi1ing pub | lie than was ever the case before the disaster that came near to re- sultfpg in it's total obliteration. Proprietor J. A. Hart and Mrs. Hart were host and hostess to the large party that they had invited to the hotel for fts reopening and there was a delightful gathering. Many were the exciamations of surprise and praise over the fine manner in which the hotel has been fitted, this being true of every room in the house, The guests were shown from room to room and given an opportunity te in- speet the rich new furnishings and home -1ike arrangement, Throughout the evening music was furnished by Irving Brothers efehes- tra.
 sThe special feature Of the FeePehiRg was the banquet served to stfle guests, many from out of town, former busi- ness associates in Aver. Mass, and representatives of the firms with which MT. Hart is now doing business The banquet was served in the main dining room. used for the first time as reftted since the fire.
 The room was extremely inviting as arranged with snowy linen, new si1verWare new china and vases of cut flowers. Chartered oak furniture l is used in this room.
 The menu at the banquet was as follows:
 Sardine Italian
 Consomme & Ia Monte Carlo Olives Celery RadtShes Fried ha5jbUf Ia Hnrlv Potato 8 Ia Duchess Fried Chicken, Southern Style Spanish Cream Puff Fritters Roast Vermont Turkey
 Prime Roast Beef. au Jus 1 Mashed Potatoes Green Peas
 Golden Wax Beans
 Crab Meat. Salad Mayonnaise Straw berry and Vanilla Ice Cream Sponge Cake Cheese and Toasted Crackers Coffee N'oir This menu was printed on hand some souvenir cards.
 This morning the hotel is to open for business. Everything is in readiness and MT. Hart enters upon his business career in Putnam firm in the conviction that another first class hotel will be appreciated by the travelling public and prove a benefit to the city.
 l.. w. wheaton 10 RSoullcs
 On School street near it's junction with Front street, work has commenc- ed preparatory to the reconstruction of the brick building owned by E. M. Wheaton. so badly damaged by fire in the confagration of last No vember. Such parts of the north and south walls as are standing and in suitable condition will be retained for use in the rebuilding. The west wall has been torn down. The front of the building will be rebuilt. This was practically a new building when it was so badly damaged in the fire. Team That Means to Vanquish Nor
 Wich Elks.
 Here is the lineup of the Elks' base ball team that expects to win the pennant, or whatever the prize. from the Norwich Elks' team at the joint outing of the lodges at the draw bridge tomorrow (Thursday) Catcher Cy Vandale, pitcher George Johnson, North Grosvenordale( nearly as good as Walter Washington, D. O.; Joe White first base. Charles Dean sec- ond base, Percy Waterman shortstop, James M. Tatern, IT,. third base. liar ry Morse. John B. Byrne, Antonio Berdard. field positions. Relief pitch CTS. Antonio Bernard. J. B. Byrne; relief catcher. Samuel Larose.
 Mr. and Mrs. s. NikoioH have just returned from touring among the Berkshire hills in their car. They were accompanied by Mrs. L. B. Dur fee and Dr. D. Staneff of Chicago.