Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-24
MYSTIC
Death of David R. Larkin in His s4th Year-FuneraIs Monday-Lecture by Lieutenant Rheadss.

David R. Larkin died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. o. G. Perry, in Hope Valley, after an illness of about six weeks. Mir, Larkin was born in the town of cRihmond May 8, 1890, the son of David and Lois E,ccleston Larxin. He was a farmer and has been large real estate owner. At the age of 22 he join ed the Independent Order of Odd Eel lows and took great interest in Odd Fellowship, the only secret OrGer he ever joined, belonging to a I2dee in Carolina. In March, 1851, he was united in marriage with Miss Maria Louisa Green, and four children were born. two of whom are living, Mrs. o. c. Pery of Hope Valley, R. l., and Mrs. Dell Collins of Mystic. Flo the past seven years he has been g. frequent visitor to this village and the past summer spent most of his tune in Mystic at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Collins, in the F1dler block It was during this visit that he and his brother, Charles B. Larkin, two years his senior, were on the streets and were taken to be men of about 50 years of age, both being very active, and interesting to talk to- The picture ShoWn was taken Aug. 25 while the two were in front of the Fidler block
 Mir. Larkins funeral was held Mon day afternoon at o'clock from the home of his daughter. Mrs. o. G. Per ", the officiating clergyman being Rev
 
 Hope Valley. Burial was in the family Fplot in Pine Grove cemetery Mrs Dell Collins, his daughter from Mystic, was with him in his last illness and attended the funeral service Monday.
 Miss Harriett Wilkinson.
 The funeral of Miss Harriett Will kinson was held Monday afternoon at o'clock from the Memorial caapel in Elm Grove cemetery. Rev. A. H. Bar ringtOn conducted the service. Miss Wilkinson has been a resident of this place for a number of years. WhIie on a visit to Westerly she was taken i'll with pneumonia and died. Sh> was the daughter of Reuben and Isabelle Brown Wilkinson and was IS years Of age. She is survived by her father and two brothers, Matthew and Clark Wilkinson, both of this village.
 Ennis Burdick.
 The funeral services for Ennis Bur dick took place at his home on the Old Mystic road Monday morning at 10.30 o'clock and were largely attended. Rev. A. H. Withee conducted the services. A large delegation of Charity and l.cllef lodge, No. 72, F. and A. M., WIS m attendance and conducted the sArv;2es at the grave. Burial was in Elm Grove cemetery.
 To Sing Stainer's Crucifixion.
 Sir John Stainers Lenten cantata The Crucifixion will be given at the Methodist Episcopal church Palm Sun day afternoon at 3.3O o'clock This beautiful cantata is a standard work, well known and deeply religious and is meditation on the sacred passion of the Holy Redeemer. A chorus of 20 voices under the direction of Chorister Ira F. Moves has the work in prepara- tion. The solo numbers will be taken by Willard w. Keigwin. tenor, George W. Durham. bass, and H. tSomers Mitchell baritone The violin and cor net parts will be by G. Victor Grinnell and Edward E. Bucklin, with Mrs. Thomas W, Ryley at the organ.
 Mems Club Hears Lieut.. Rhoades.
 The March meeting of the Mems club was held in G. A. R. hall Monday evening. The lecture was given by Lieut.. Henry F. Rhoades. U. $. N, whose subject was Personal Arctic Experiences, and was a sterecptfcon lecture. After the lecture. refresh ments were served and smoke talk was enjoyed
 Personal Mention.
 Miss Dorothy Purdy has returned to East Greenwich after a visit to her parents. Dr. and Mrs. A. M. Purdy. MT and Mrs G. Victor Grinnell and daughter Isabelle are visiting in New York
 George StOt+, clerk in the A AYSttC postoff1ce. has returned from a V-sit in DanielSon
 Seneca Eldredge has returned to New York after a visit to his aunt, Mrs. John O. Fish.
 Dr. A. A. Sherwood and Stepdea A. Reynolds have returned from New York.
 Mrs. George A. Mckenzie has re- turned to Westerly after a visit to NJ $ 1 Isabella Mackenzie.