Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-15

Dorehester, Mass, and he told in a very interesting manner the story of the mutify upon the British ship q result. Pitcairns Island was entirely Chrtsdanixed. Blest Be the Tie That Binds WAS sung and Rev. ". D. Wood ward prououneed the benediction.
 Annual Bazaar.
 The annual bazaar of the Ladies Improvement society was held under the trees near the gate Friday after noon. in charge of the president Mrs. tables where different ladies presided Nearest the gate was the doll table. in charge of Mrs. Helen M- Ferguson of Providence. Her assistants were Miss Ruth R. Carter of Rutherford. N. J.. Miss Grace R. Pimer. Attleboro. Mass. and Miss Helen Keator. of Ja- matca. L.. l. The fancy article table was in charge Of Mrs. Mary D. Taylor. of New London, assisted by Miss Ida r. smith of ourieyyine and Miss Gen Mrs. B. P. Hills of Hebron; cake. Mrs. B. NJ. Wheeler. assisted by Mrs. w. H. Grout. both of Providence; variety table, in charge of Mrs. J. c. Keatora Jamaica, N. F.. assisted by Miss Gladys Stearns of New London, Mas ters Lawrence Carter of Rutherford and Preston Keator; rugs, Miss Lena Eaton of Monson. Mass; candy table, in charge of Mrs R. W. Brewster. New Wells, of Boston. Miss Dorothy Keator of Jamaica L. l., and Miss Orilla Chapman Of Greton; domestic table, in charge of Mrs. Julia Hut cf South Manchester, assisted by Mrs Sarah Sumner. Of Willimantic; sandwich table, in charge of Mrs George r. Woodward of wildmantic. assisted by Mrs Jason L. Randall of Groton, Mrs. Frank Allen of Scotland. Mrs. Thomas Wood of Wiiiimantic and Mrs. A. J. Tinker of Jewett City; handkerchief table in charge of Miss H. C. Devon, Miss Flora Stanley of Highland Park and Miss M Myrtle Fryer Of South Manchester. The ice cream table, where Champiin's cream was dispensed was in charge of Miss Mary Galiigan, assisted by Miss Sadie Dempsey. The tafies looked very attractive with their weight of good things. which were largely sold out before dark.
 The Pageant.
 The pageant of Ellis Island was a great success Nothing like it was ever seen on Willimantic camp ground. The tabernacle was completely filled Thursday evening with hundreds of interested spectators and they all stay ed through until the end. Much cred it is due the manager and director Of the event. Rev. O. H. Green. of East Glastonbury and his efficient corps of helpers for the complete success of the entertainment. But, as President Gray said in his introductory remarks at the opening of the program, it was no farce, 1t was exceedingly insrruC- tive. Many call it the event of In stitute week. Most people present had never ben to Ellis Island to see the immigrants land thre, and be exam ined at the rate of 5000 a day some times Here was Ellis Island at Will imantic and so real was the living picture that all present will ever re- and pathetic. that accompany the landing of foreigners upon our shores.
 Male ouartette PIeases.
 Prior to the pageant a male quar- tette rendered a fine selection. Rev. J. Homer Slutz of East Providence was first tenor, Prof William l. Hastie, East Greenwich, second tenor, Rev. D. F. Dodd, East Hartford, first bass, and Rev. W. M. Gilbert. Boston. second
 Rev. Wallace B. Flemming led in prayer. Then America was played on a phonograph kindly loaned by A. c. Andrews of WilliInantic and the au- dience arose spontaneously to its feet
 Were in Costume.
 At the west end of the tabernacle were gathered a number of tfmmi- grants" dressed in all the various costumes of the European nations. examined showed people from Ger many France. Italy. Norway, Sweden, Austria Hungary, Ireland, and else where. First came the American In- dian chief. inapersonated by H. A. Lathrop. of Warehouse Point. He was accompanied by his family. Pilgrims next marched across the stage.
 There is not room to mention but few of those taking part. Rev. C. E. Spaulding of Boston carried the chief manner, often provoking laughter by the .nterjecion of original remarks. Rev. W. D. Woodward acted as inter prefer in French and German for the inspector. Rev ]. Homer Siutz played the part of trembling old German with much skill. Earl Howe, of Jew eft City was the Frenchman. The two physicians who examined the new ar rivals were Rev. D. F. Dodd and Rev. J. M. Potter. Miss Alice Q. Robertson was deaconess and Miss NJ. Loomis was nurse. Mrs, D. F. Dodd was most excellent in the role of Mary O'Con- nors-
 Campfire.
 A large number went out after the pageant to the field where a camp fire was burning brilliantly. Refresh rner1ts of lemonade and marshma1lows toasted at the end of long sticks were served by Prof William Hastie Of East Greenwich Academy and which again furnished the campfire social. assisted by Miss Marion Woicott. Songs were sung by the male quartette. Readings were given by W. W. Gilbert, and W. B. FIemrning, and also by two young ladies from Tabernacle church, Provi- dsrce. It was a very enjoyable occa- sion.
 Grove Notes.
 Rev. W. E. Newton. of oneco, came to the grounds yesterday. together with Mrs. F. G. Marriott and seven children to attend the Junior League convention.
 Mrs. c, IT. Kip of Mansfield and Mrs. william Newell and daughter Ruth, and Miss Hattie Cady drove over to the camp.
 Mrs. Fred Smith of West Haven visited with Mrs. s. P. Kanahan, 21 |