Norwich bulletin., 1914-07-25
New LondoI, County
GALES FERRY

8eN~->%s Arransements Being Made for Sorn- nnunity Pionic-Service of Recikatlen and sona-vilIage and Bluff Notes Plans are being slaid for the com munity picnic, an annual event, the summsr people and permanein. 1sin Tsi- dSsi-s on the picturesque grounds or Charies Fl Brown at Riverview place. A inc chowder dinEer is served. Games are played under efficient management and the day is given over to enJoyment ont
 Special servioe.
 At the Epworth league service Of recitation and song last SundaySeyeii- ing the following programme was Fen- dered: descriptive reading was gly- en, Why This Hymn Was Written, py Charles Wesley; Jesus, Lover of My was then sung by the congregation The second composition of this hymn was sung by a quartette, Mrs. p q. Perkins, Miss Alice Satterlee, Rev. MT. Potter and D. c. Perkins. Then followed Rescue the Perishing, des- criptive reading, by Miss Laura A Perkins; singing by congregation; Saved by Grace, descriptive reading, Miss Bessie Ames; singing, dueI py Miss Maude Chapman and Miss Kate D. ing, Miss Marie Allen, singing, eengre- gation; I Belong to Jesus, quaFtette, Rev. MT Potter, D. R. Peyey, C. E. ColveF, D. c. Perkins; Under HIS Wings, reading, Mrs. Sarah J. Perkins, mixed auartefte, Mr. and Mrs. D. G. Perkins, Jennie G. Perkins, D. R. Po- vey; Let the Lower Lights Be Burn ing, reading, Rev. MT. Potter, solo, Mss Maude Chapman, chorus, congre- gation: Blest Be the Tie That Binds fH--,AA r-4- rrw.C congregation, closing with benedietien. There was large attendance.
 Tenders use of Grounds.
 Mrs. John c. Perkins has given the use of her cottage and grounds on the Bluff for an open air meeting to be held next Sunday afternoon, the 2oth of July, at o'clock, under the au- spices of the Epworth league.
 At the offertery Sunday. morning . duet, I Need His Care by Francis Louden, was sung by Miss Maude Chapman, soprano of the Methodist Episcopal church of Middletown, and Miss Kate B. Colver.
 Rev. George E. Potter. father of Rev. James M. Potter, after spending several weeks at the parsonage, returned to Providence, R. l., Monday. Rev. MT Potter accompanied his father. who is more than 80 years of age.
 Guests at The Pines.
 
 Among the guests entertained by the Misses Geer at The Pines last week were Mrs. Everett Geer of Hartford Miss Nellie Geer of Geer Hill, Led yard. and Fred Gilroy of Mt. Vernon NY
 The 1000 railroad ties that have been assembled at the station are be- ing rapidly shipped to points along the New Haven road.
 Miss Sarah Gardner of Norwich was the guest of Mrs. Franklin H. BrewH Friday.
 Tennis Court improved.
 The tennis court in the village hai had fine top dressing of clay put or tho past week,
 Miss Elizabeth Aplin has returned from a visit at Mt. Vernon. N Y
 Donald Irwin of Mt. Vernon has beer guest at the Aplin home the pas week.
 Mrs Curtis Gates of New Londer and little daughter are spending tWf weeks at the home of her parents, MT and Mrs. Harmon L.. Perkins in tn. village.
 Mrs Addison s. Chapman anf daughter, Miss Maude Chapman, re turned to MiddletawH Tuesday after z visit with relatives here and in Uncas. vile.
 Returns to Indiana.
 Rev. George H. Murphy, D. D., wat has been visiting with Mrs, Murphy al the home of relatives left for his home et Meore's Hill Ind. last WednAs. day.
 Mrs. Isaac C. Geer and daughter Miss Florence, who have been spendins ing some time at Crescent Beach, ani was joined at the beach by her mother spent some time on their return homo in the village Friday and Saturday. Rev. Gurdon F. Bailey and family o, Collinsville arrived last Wednesday al the cottage they have formerly oceu, pied at the Charles H. Brown place.
 Joseph e. Neville and son, Joar Neville, with Cari Lawson spent tb, week end with Coroner Franklin H BreWn on his auxiliary boat Ruth on { fishing trip Miss Alice satterlee left for Mort, Haven Tuesday to visit at the home O her brother, Elmer Satterlee. His littl. aaughter Rebecca has been i'll, but Il Mrs James Martin returned to he cottage, Leisure Hour, from Bridgeper Monday: She has as her guest for tn, week Miss Ann Fox of Bridgeport
 MT and Mrs. John Crowley and Daughters Misses Bessie and Grace. e Bridgeport, who have been spendin; two weeks at Mrs. Martins cotta re left fer their home last week.
 Mrs. Nelson G. Crewell of Twin oal 9ettaee spent the week end in Ney es.. Metered from Hartford.
 N Coleman, Jr., and Mrs Cole man ef Hartford spent Sunday nigh ana Monday morning at the cottage Q his parents, MT. and Mrs. E. N Cole : man. on the Bluff. making fhe, fri, h, automobile Dip p' Mrs. Howell Bailey and little so, CT Norwich have returned heme ate Ign aays' stay at the Pitcher cottage. 
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