Norwich bulletin., 1915-10-09
GALES FERRY

rs4He- Funeral of Mrs. John E. Perkins- Song Recital - Reynolds HurIbutt
 Marriage-5irthday Dinner for Moves
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 Mrs. Sarah T. Perkins died at her home in the village Monday evening. Mrs. Perkins had been in failing health for some time. but was apparently con- valescing when a sudden change in her condition occurred. She was born in Stonington Jan. 6, 1S42, the daugh- ter of James and Mary Norman, the youngest of family of seven chill dren. She married Elias Brown of Ledyard in 1866, whom she survived, and in 1884 married John E. Perkins of Long Cove, Ledyard,
 She leaves one brother. James Nor man, of Old Mystic, sister, Mrs. Mar tha Moves, of Mystic, and a daughter; Miss Harriet Bishop Brown, who has been with her mother during her ill., ness.
 i Mrs. Perkins has been a member of the M. E. church of the village for 47 years and active in its work. At the time of her death she was vice presf-. dent of the local auxiliary of the Woman's Home Missionary society a directress, of the Ladies' Aid society and Q teacher in the Sunday school Her funeral was held from her home ] in the village Wednesday afternoon at g. o'clock, Rev. James M. Potter off, ciating. The choir of the NJ. E, church Soul. and Rock of Ages. The bearers were Cyrus Avery of Pequonnoc, 1 Christopher Marquard of Groton, Dud- ley c. Perkins, R. Irving Hurlbutt Ed mund Stoddard of Gales Ferry and l Ccurtland E. CoIver of the navy yard. There were beautiful flowers. Burial was in the village cemetery.
 l Henry Allen & Son of Norwich had charge of the arrangements.
 l Reynolds
 l Mrs. Lucy A. Hurlbutt announces the marriage of her daughter Georgianna l Woodbrtdge. and John o. Reynolds in l Holy Trinity church, New York city. was passed at the Adirondacks. MT. and Mrs. Reynolds are now at home | in their apartments, No GOA West 18th street, New. York city. ~
 Recital at Methodist Church.
 Monday evening song recital was 1 given in the M. E. church by Elmer c. | Wilson Smith. baritone. of New Lon don, assisted by Miss Gladys NJ. Fran cls. pianist. of Quebec, and Rev. | tture. The following programme was given: Lungi dal Caro- bene. Lecchi, fDeep in the Gloom, Bullock, bio Pos sento dioa Pamor (Faust). Golnod, Let lAA opeys hAeacn, EXnorIar1on, cook, Elmer G. Wilson Smith; Deuxieme Mazurk, Goddard. Valse, Durand, Miss Francis; Song of Thanksgiving. Allis- , ton, Friend O. Mine, Sanderson, The Fairy Pipers, Brewer, Swing Along, Cook. Elmer G. Wilson Smith; Music Has Charms. Charles Harley Smith; Grandfatherss Clock, old English air, Henry Clay Work, Whisper and l Shall Hear Piccofomini Pm Not My self at All, Lover. Boot and Saddle. Rogers. Elmer G. Wilson Smith The recital was well attended and listened to with pleasure ses'z
 Birthday Dinner.
 Moves B. Allyn of the village was 1entertained at dinner at the home of
 his nieces, Mrs. E. H. Tracy and Mrs
 John w. Griswold, in New London. on
 the anniversary of his 18th birthday
 Wednesday, Sept. 29. Among the guests present at sthe dinner besides
 the fanlil iessev was MT. Allyn's niece
 Mrs. Delphine Fish and Mrs. carc lManiere of Gales Ferry
 Church Interests.
 Rev. Jamess;M Potter spoke from 2 Corinthians. 3d chapter, 18th verse, ir
 the M. E. church: last Sunday morn. ing. he theme was The Temple 0.
 God. Miss Grace A. Chapman sang al J the offertory Heaven, is My Home. bl d Lonzo Savage, It being the. qdarterl! { missionary day Tn the Sunday school a short, special service ond5rctefis by tn, .sl lsupeFtntendent, c. B. Co9Eer.- was giv. ,s en. including reading; The Open Gate {. by Mrs. Henry w. Hurlb1tt; Aetna < Conditions as Seen by Mission Work 1 CTS, recitations by three girls, Mari
 Allen. Mary and Madeline Birch aBibl ' readings by five classes, preceding tn,
 lesson study; offeringfor missions. : Service at>Rre@ster,s Neck. r Rev MT. Potter was accompanied b ; If members of the, EpW6fthS lea que t
 the chapel at BrewsteTS NeeksS sSunda, ;, afternoon at o'clock, the party goinl n by train. The Story of the Pink 5Ros Twas given, service Of reading and son e Miss Ely Partridge Of Fort Point va
 the reader and the singing was byxth choir of ME Patter's chnreh atSGale Ferry After the9 service. .sg the. erltir 4 party of Leaguers were. returned t
 the Ferry through the courtesy of. E
 F. Dawley, whos loaned his automobal. and Elmer E. TIbbs, his motor Boa hs for their transpOrtation ss ssss Ss
 The Epworth league service Sunda levening was led by Rich hard Chase < tn
 topic being The Vindieation r,of a It has been arranged to hold the an P nual Epworthsl league rally atEthe Sun day 1eYeningfservice Oct, 1esir in the isves
 Personal Mention. Mrs. Emma J. Balcom of Montclai d N. J., closed her cottage on the Blu
 last week. and Miss Rogers of Phfls !. delphia closed the Rogers cottage.
 Miss Mabel Smith has returned aftt
 two weeks visit at the home of M
 and and Mrs. George A. smith. New LOT
 Mrs. George H. Bruce, and son. Hi
 Hard Bruce, of Norwich have take
 1.-the Hilton cottage on. theyviIlage stre, = and moved in last week, :, II Mrs. Arthur C. Fuller of Best Vie was the guest of Mrs. Fanny A. Mo II throp last Friday
 . Miss Katherine Risdon returned Ia week to her studies at ase firishir {. school in New York city.
 <. Donald Irwin spent Sunday after 1s return from a southern business tr Id at the summer, home of his fatherzii law. Frank A1pfn, in the village. " visit his wife, Mrs. Irwin. and their il l. fant daughter, Barbara Mr. and MI
 iIrwin and family and MT. and MI
 Aplin and family are preparing to lea, 1t for their winter home in Mt. yerno
 N. Y.
 at Home of the Dove.
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