Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-08
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Band Gives Concert and Eaterra,n- ment-LoeaI Foresters Accept chaI- ienge of Jewett City Court.

The Voluntown brass band gave a most successful concert, entertainment and dance in Union hall Saturday eve ming, which was enjoyed by one of the largest and most appreciatfyt, al1- diences of the season. The first part of the programme consisted of seIec- ttons by the band given in a pleasing manner under their efficient director. consisted of the following pleasing numbers: Chorus. Songs My Mother 1 Used to Sing, by the Pomona club, eight voices: violin solo, Traurneri, Schumann, William Richards; clarinet and ocarina solos. Popular Airs, Will liam Richards: song, I've Given Many Kisses to Many Girls, Miss Laura Mcguire; monologue and impersona- tions by a prominent artists on the vaudeville stage; song. Dear Old Rose. Miss Alice Mcguire; selection, band. Every number was given in an ex- cellent manner and was we'll received, the number by the Pomona club being a feature the eight voices of the young ladies blending most harmoniously. Misses Alice and Laura Mcclure were bers splendidly. MT. Richards as us- 1 ual won favor with his instrumental solos.
 | The humorous side of the program was well taken care of by one of the ] summer visitors who kept the audience in good humor by his witty stories | and monologue
 Dancing was enjoyed until midnight | to the music of Richards orchestra. As a result of the successful affair the | committee, Thomas Mcdonald chair man; John Herbert and William A. Maguire were able to turn over a sub | stantial sum to the uniform fund, | which is growing rapidly.
 Baseball Notes.
 A large crowd from Jewett City be- | sides a large number of local people were disappointed last Sunday when the team from Mystic did not arrive | Today (Saturday) the Bear Cats of Taftville will be the attraction on the local grounds. Tomorrow (Sun- day) the local team will play the Sa- chems at the Norwich Falls grounds Village Interests.
 | On Wednesday several from this place attended a chicken pie supper at the home of Charles Pratte.
 Emery and Ferdinand Dupont are visiting relatives in Massachusetts.
 MT. and Mrs. Theodore Boulay oi Worcester returned home Sunday.
 Merrill J. Herbert, of Webster, Mass l was a recent guest at the home ot his brother John Herbert.
 O. H. Purinton of Hartford. form CT resident of this town, was calling on local friends Tuesday
 Francis Ritchotte, of Phenix, R. I. was a recent guest of his brother William Ritchotte.
 Challenge Accepted
 Court Liberty, No. 132. F. of A. helC a meeting Monday evening and haC as guests a committed from Cour Griswold. No. 101. of Jewett City, wht challenged Court Liberty to a friendl! athletic contest for, a silver loving cup.- The challenge was accepted an, the contest will take place at COur 1 Griswold's outing at Jewett City, Aug 16th. Chief Ranger Sweet and Finan cial Secretary Mcdonald were appoint ed to select a team. The courts vii try and make this contest an annua affair the next one to be held here The Jewett City brethren also invite the local degree team to work a clas at Jewett City in September.
 Many at Beach Pond.
 < The summer population of Beac pond is increasing day by day. A , present the shores are dotted wit camps and cottages on all sides 0 this beautiful sheet of water. Boat ing bathing and fishing are the ia vorite pastimes.