Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-15
ANNOUNCEMENTS A
RED CROSS WHIST.
lndications Point 10 Large Attend ance-Ssventy Prizes to be Award ed-Everybody Hard at Work to In- sure Suoeeec.

As the time draws near, public in- forest in the Red Cross whist. to be given in the armory next Friday eve ming. sean,s to increase and Indications wfch will, as they have on other oc- casions, respond 1iberally to the call for aid sent out by the American Red Cross. It Is very generally known that there is great need for assistance in tho European war zone and the funds realized from the entertainment Fri day night will be added to the million dollar relief fund being raised in this country for the war sufferers.
 Tickets of admission with tho priv iIcge of playing will be 50 cents for each person, or g for table Tick cts can be obtained from members of the committee. and are on sale at Otis library, George A. Davts's, Brays drug store. West Side They will also be on sale at the ticket office in the ar- menk Although there has already been 6 largo sale of tickets. the con- ndittee urges all who have not yet purchased tickets to do so. Even though unable to attend, they will be helping the movement just 50 much
 Play is Not Progressive.
 The committee desires to most en- phatically impress upon the public mind that the play will not be pro- gressive. Either straight or bridge whist can be played and patrons can make up their own parties of four. to sit together at one table during the entire game, thereby avoiding the confusion which would be caused by such a large body frequently changing seats. Tables may be reserved will- out extra charge. Reservations can be had by applying to Mrs. Eben Learned. Huntington place, either by mail or telephone, No 926-3 On the night of the whist ushers will be in attendance at the armory., with lists, to direct people to the tables reserved for them. Patrons may bring their own cards, if they, prefer.
 70 Prizes to Be Awarded.
 Doors will be open at 2 o'clock and a concert will be given by the liar Patrons are urged to come early, so as to avoid confusion in admitting and seating the large attendance that is expected. Play will begin promptly at g o'clock and will continue until 10. d'clock- Scoring will commence those coming late will be at dis advantage in an effort to qualify as prize winners. The arInory will be laid out in sections 12 tables in each sec tfon, four players at a table. Seventy prizes. in all, will be awarded to the
 
 prizes. are nearly all useful articles and some of them are very valuable, and all were donated by the local mer- chants and individuals. Playing will continue until 10 o'clock. Those who intend to play whist would render great assistance to the committee, and avoid confusion, If they would inform Mrs. Dben Learned. before the night of the entertainment, what kind of whist they propose to play. straight or bridge whist.
 Dancing Until f2 O'Clock.
 Following the whist dancing may be enjoyed from 10 o'clock until 12 o'clock. A splendid orchestra, composed of well known local musicians, will furnish the music for dancing and it is thought that this feature of the en- tertalnment will be thoroughly enjoy ed by many who may not care to play whist During this period refresh nnsnts will be for sale. including ice cream and cake.