Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-06
VARIOUS MATTERS

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 Hollyhocks are in bloom in old fash toned gardens.
 Otis street has received a new coat ing of oil and sand.
 Many hundreds visited Mohegan park Saturday and Sunday to see the beautiful roses
 From now on, the summer boanders VIII arrlve In large numbers in the
 The communion services Sunday gave evidence that many persons are out Of town on summer visits.
 The R. F. D. carriers will have heAvy burdens today, no mail having been delivered since Friday morning.
 Thirty-one boys took the civil ser- rylce test at Hartford last week for ofhce boys in the state service.
 The Doane family association is to hold a basket picnic Saturday, the 18th, on the grounds of Francis Doane in Norwood, Mass.
 The choir boys from Christ church. Westerly, have been enjoying a weeks outing at the Norwich choir boys bun galow at Pleasant View.
 A former Norwich resident, Rev. c. K. Flanders, of West Avon, will preach during July at the Canton Bap- tist church. Coilfnsville.
 As during last season, Robert L. Johnson of Norwich will be editor of the New London edition of the newsy little weekly. Seaside Topics
 An attractive form of decorating on Rfa<aL !, IL ment of small flags at the residence of Robert P. Stevens. on West Thames street.
 Notices are being sent out that the Eth annual convention of the Con- necticut Pliers and Drummers' asso- citation is to be held in Middletown August 29.
 Under the new postal law, if any railway clerk. carrier, or other em- ploye of~the post office is injured on duty he shall receive his full pay dur ing the entire period of his disability.
 Owing to scarlet fever the opening of the North Stonington playground which was scheduled for today (Juiy 6) has been postponed until such time as may be approved by the town health officer.
 Particular interest attaches to the anpouncement of the engagement of Miss Anna May Walbridge, daugh- ter of MT. and Mrs. J. N. Walbridge, of Coventry, to T. B. Beach, Jr., of Hartford
 Local people. who were former res idents of Fitchburg, Mass, received invitations to that city'S celebration of the 150th anniversary of it's found ing. observed Saturday and Sunday with special exercises.
 Rev: George W. Davis. who has been pastor of the Baptist church at Tar inville for two years, has accepted a call to become pastor of the Baptist church at Sterling Hill and has moved his family on that place.
 Brooklyn. N. r., children are to have an honest and truly sandpile and wad- ing basin in City Park for their very own, paid for by George D. Pratt of that city, who gave the boys club house at Camp Massapeack, Gardner Lake.
 Henry W. Davenport of Pomfret, su4 perintendent of repairs for Windham count, invited the employees in the office of the state highway department and others connected with the state road work to attend a clambake at his home at Westover. Saturday. Prof. G. c. White, in charge of the department of dairy husbandry at the Connecticut Agricultural college at Storrs. gave a practical and interest ing address in the superior court room last Saturday evening to a good sized and appreciative audience.-Rockville Journal.
 Colonel William E. Cone of the Army and Navy club has approved the fol- lowing nominating committee for next year: Judge Alfred B. Beers, Bridge port; General Edward Harland, Nor wich; Major Edward V. Preston. Hart ford: David w. Sharpe, New Haven; B. Frank Marsh, Winsted.