Norwich bulletin., 1915-04-09

PRESIDENT HOWARD ELLIOTT
 No longer five separate organizations in Norwich, New London, Putnam, Wtllimantic and Danielson, but a unit ed whole banded together, was the summary in which Rev. William $. Beard of WflHmantic. described the feeling that prevailed after tine highly successful first annual banquet held at the Wauregan house on Thursday evening by the Eastern Connecticut Development committee for the civic associations of those five communi- ties.
 In every particular the banquet set high standard for all similar gather ings for this part of the state, in its notable guests, headed by President Howard Elliott of the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad com pany, in numbers, in decorations, mu- sicaI features and all that went to the affair which was so ably handled by the special committees of the Nor wich Chamber of Commerce.
 Reception Before Banquet.
 For the half hour from 7.30 to 8 be- fore the time for the banquet, there was a reception in the Wauregan house parlors for the officers of the New Haven road who were the guests of the evening and included the following: man of board of directors;' A. R. Whaley, vice president; J. H. Tom linson, vice president; c. L.. Bardo, general manager; A. $. May, treasurer; c. N. Woodward, general superintend- ent: A. W. Honywill, superintendent Midland division; L. H. Kentf1eld, gen. eral freight agent; B. l.. Wilson, as- sistant general passenger agent; B. I. Spock, general solicitor; George Barnes. and Edward G. Riggs, execu- tive assistant.
 The following, with President Jo- seph T. Cruttenden of the development committee, served as the reception committee to introduce the citizens tc the guests:
 Norwich-Frank H. Smith, James B shannon, Robert W. Perkins, Willis Austin, Charles H. Preston, William H. Cruickshank, president. | New London-Edwin c. Ford, Fred c. Chidsey, Edward c. Doton, E.. D Steele, president.
 Willimantic-Jay M. Shepard, W. c Norris, J. B. Fullerton, John c. Tracy president.
 Putnam-Ernest c, Morse, John G Johnson, l.. O. Williams, c. $. Andem president.
 Danielson-N. D. Prince, c. S. Fran els, John W. Gallup, F. E. Bitgood president. At about s.2o the line was formed tc march into the dining room, where covers were laid for 23S, and the ta. bles arranged in a new formation thar what has usually been followed. | proved an admirable arrangement, witl the head table at the northerly front end of the room. and seven tables ex. tending north and south through tht room. Floral Decorations. The floral decorations by Geduldie were of unusual beauty, with smila9 studded with roses arranged behind ! the head table and baskets of roses and spring flowers profusely used or all the tables. Rosebud boutonniers were at each plate and a bank oi palms was arranged at one end of tho stationed.
 At Head Table. At the head table and the adjoinint table at the west end of the room were seated the following:
 Joseph T. Cruttenden, Howard Ell. t1iott, Rev. W. s. Beard. Willimantic; Mayor T. c. Murphy. Norwich: Rev E. D. Steele, New London: Presiden c. s. Amden. Putnam: Rev. J. Ro. meyn Danforth, New London; Franl H. Johnston, New Britain, presiden Connecticut Chamber of Commerce William H. Cruickshank, presiden Norwich Chamber of Commerce; Jo. seph c. Tracy, Willimantfc. first vic' president of committee: President F E. Bitgood, Danielson; Herbert R Branche. chairman publicity commit | tee; General Manager c. L. Bardo William A. Somers. Norwich; w. c Putnam; IN. D. Prince. Danielson; c H. Preston, Norwich; Edwin c. Ford New London; J. N. Sheffield, Willi ! mantle: J. J. Johnson, Putnam; c. S Frances, Danielson; Robert w Per kins. Norwich: E. J. Riggs. Boston i Whaley, J. B. Fullerton, Willimantic F. J. Aubrey. Norwich; F. H. Smith 1 Norwich; J. A. Droege, J. W. Gallup Willis Austin, A. s. May, J. B. Shan non. c. w. Woodward, Otto E. Wult A. W. Honeywill. c. J. Isbister. c. W
 Smith, A Ernest Cherry, J. Earring l ton,, J. B. Vaughn. E. c. Jewett. I | O. Williams.
 Grace was said by Rev. c. H. Rick 1 etts and the following menu was serve in an expeditions manner that reflecte credit upon the hotel staff: Grapefruit Cocktail.
 Cream of Celery Soup.
 Carbonated Water. I Schuehle's Grape Juice, Celery. Olives. Omar Cigarettes.
 Boiled Fresh Salmon.
 Hollandaise Potatoes. Roast Philadelphia Capon with Dress | ing.
 New Bermuda Potatoes.
 Cranberry Sauce. | Asparagus Tips. French Rolll
 French Cream. Assorted Cake. Iczoro,op 1oJa Fheese Soft Craplrerl | Demi-Tasse. Cigars.
 At each place were found the elab crate printed programme and cop of Push, the annual publication of tn development committee.