Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-28
Who is Going and Coming-Incdents. Accidents
 and Building in Three Counties.
GALES FERRY.
Claflin Family Departs. Leaving Many
 Creditors-Methodist Pastor at Con-
 ference-First Picnic of the Season.

cIafIin Family Departs. Leaving Many
 Creditors-Methodist Pastor at Con-
 ference-First Picnic of the Season.
 There was an attentive congrega- ton at the Methodist Episcopal church Sunday morning to listen to what Rev. MT, Harrison said might be his last sermon in the church. as he left Tues day for the Conference at Williman- tic. As he supposed he might be re- moved from this charge. he spoke feelingly of his affiliations as pastor of the church with it's people during the four years past. He announced the greatest gain, in any one of the church societies, to be in the Woman'S Home Missionary society during his time with the church. For his text he took these words: We will serve Je- hoVah.''
 Attendance Rewards.
 At the Sunday school session, the attendance rewards were in the fol- lowing order: A gun metal pin to Cor don Manierre; gold pin to Miss Ger trude Allen: silver pin to Miss Miriam Harrison. At the Sunday school board meeting following the Sunday school it was voted that the Home depart ment give the Rev. MT. Bass for super annuated ministers fund S2.50: the Connecticut Sunday School associa- tion, $2-aO; for Bible markers. s1.00; to the church choir for music, $2.50, and to the permanent church fund $50.
 Conference Delegates.
 The delegates to attend the Con- ference at Willimantic on Efficiency day are Mrs. c. Wilson Harrison and c. P. Co1ver.
 Entertained Class.
 Mrs. Henry w. Hurrbutt entertained her Sunday school class Saturday af- ternoon from 2 to 5. The time was spent in interesting the young ladies in scrapbooks and planning some flu ture line of interesting work. Ice cream and cake, with sandwiches, were served by the hostess. Those who attended were Misses Elsie Mcclure, Marie Allen, Marion Hartley, Doris Main and Rose Rockholz.
 Winners Entertain Losers.
 The Reds in the Epworth League contest for attendance won and they entertained the Whites at supper in the vestry Friday evening at 6.30 o'clock Partners for supper were de- termined by drawing numbers from a huge spider web of red and white twine. The supper consisted of sal ads, baked beans, meats, cake and candy with coffee. After the colla- ton games were. played and a social hour was enjoyed.
 First Picnic of 1914.
 Mrs. Charles B. Jennings, Mrs Her bert Cranda1L Miss Alice Bush and Miss Peck of New London enjoyed the first picnic of the season at the home of Mrs. Emma B. Latimer in the village Saturday afternoon.
 Miss Katherine Johnstone of Phil adelphia arrived Tuesday to spend some time at the home of Mir. and Mrs H. Singleweed Bisburg near Red Top
 Miss Sarah Lattmer was a visitor in Pafmertown last week.
 Mrs. William Brooks, with her little niece, Mary Jeanette Jones of Rainy River, Canada, returned to Hartford Tuesday after visiting Mrs. Brooks mother, Mrs. Delphine Fish. Little Miss Jones, who was previous guest, accompanied her aunt home.
 Charles J. Pierce of the steamer R9f1egan spent Sunday at his herne at A1lyn's Point returning to Fall River Monday
 Stephen Norman is spending vaca- ton of two weeks at the home of his mother, Mrs. Phebe L. Norman at AL lyn's Point
 Mrs. Joab Rogers of New Lendon was a visiter at her summer home in the village Tuesday and Wednesday.
 Teek French Leave.
 The Claflin family, who came to the village in the fall from Far Rock away. L. l., and rented the Ichabed cottage fer tive months and then moved to the cottage on the village street belonging to Frank Hilton of Norwich. Like the Arabs folded their tents and quietly stole away" last Friday night and were not missed for some time. A light was burning in the house all night and probably burn ed out during the next day. MT. CIaf- lin has left many creditors in and around the village and just what re- dress they can get has not been de- termined
 Mrs. Ellen Turner and Mrs Fred W. Turner of Long Cove were callers In Greton Tuesday.
 II was voted to have no morning service in the Methodist Episcopal church tomorrow Sunday as the pas tor is at Conference. This permit ts members of the congregation and choir to vfstt some other church if they so desire. There will be an evening ser vice.
 Miss Kate B. Cofver of the Navy Yard Is visiting relatives in Middle town.
 Miss Gladys NJ. Hall of Groton, teacher of the school in the Stoddard district, returned to her duties this week, having been i'll at her home for some days.