Norwich bulletin., 1915-03-01
A. O. H. AUXILIARIES
 VISITED SANATORIUM.
Musical Programme Given-Gift of Silver Crucifix and Candlesticks.

About 250 ladies representing the various auxiIiaries to the A. O. H. in | New London county paid a visit to the Norwich state tuberculosis Sanator1um on Sunday, carrying flowers and gifts with them and also giving the pa tientS a musical treat in the way of
 an attractively arranged programme l of vocal and instrumental selections.
 His Honor, Mayor Timothy c. Mur- | phy, favored the gathering with his
 presence and Terrence Hanlon of | Taftville, county vice president of the A. o. H., was also present as a spe- cial guest. Represented in the gath* | ering were large delegations from both Divisions No. IS and 54 of Norwich,
 and Division No. 2S of Taftville, and from Division No. 26 of New London, Division No. 27 of Stonington and Division No. 49 of Mystic, and present also were Mrs. May of New London and Past County President Mrs. Annie T. Hanley. The county president, Mrs. Emma Danihy was unable to attend owing to illness.
 Those from Taftville left that place | on the 2:20 o'clock car and they were | joined by the Norwich members at | the square, all leaving for the sana- torium on the 2:45 o'clock car. Two extra cars in addition to the regular | car were required to accommo- l date the crowd. Those from New London, Stonington and Mystic left New London on the 2:15 car, arriving
 at the sanatorium about o'clock. Others went to the sanatorium in au- tomobiles. AS the visitors arrived they were received by the reception committee of Division No. IS, com prising Mrs. Thomas Dodd Mrs. Law renee Riley, Miss Margaret Rowan, James Mcriarty. Miss Catherine kes- sack, the head nurse, also welcomed | the Ladies and gentlemen and assist ed in the arranging of the flowers pro- vided by the auxiliaries.
 The programme was given in the parlor in the administration building and was opened shortly after the ar rival of the visitors Mrs. M. L.. Sliney, president of Division No. IS of this city, with which division the visit originated, was chairman of the afternoon and introduced Mayor Mur- phy who on behalf of Division No. IS presented the sanatorium a handsome silver set comprising cruicfix and two candlesticks. Inscribed on the cross were the following words, "Pre- scented by the Ladies' Auxiliary, A. O. H. Division No. IS of Norwich, 1915" Dr. Hugh Campbell, the superin- tendent replied very feelingly, thank ing the ladies for their consideration and thoughfulness.
 The following programme was then carried out, Mrs. Elizabeth Danihy acting as accompanist for the singers: Vocal selection, Roderick Sullivan; i;
 vocal solo, Miss May Pounch; piano selection, Miss Marguerite Hughes; vocal solo, Miss Alice Mur- phy, accompanied. by Miss Isabelle Murphy; vocal solo, Arthur Camp bell; selection by the orchestra; vocal solo, Joseph Sheridan; vocal solo, Miss Mollie James, song Tipperary, full chorus; selection by the orchestra; | closing song, America, ensemble. Dr. Stephen J. Maher of New Haven. a member of the tuberculosis commits | sion, who was present, made brief and timely address.
 | Gut flowers were carried to the san atorium by Divisions 54 of Norwich and 26 of Taftville and all provided magazines of various kinds for the pa 1 tients.
 A number of the visitors were shown through the various departments of the institution by pr. E. J. Lynch, the
 assistant superintendent. After a very pleasant afternoon the visitors 1 left the sanatorium about o'clock, | the Norwich delegation being brought 1 back to this city on the two extra cars l which were waiting on the nearby switch.
 The presidents of the various di- visions of the Ladies' Auxiliary are as follows: Division No. IS, Mrs. M. L.. Sliney; Div. No. 54, Mrs. Julia Brock; | Division No 28, Miss Mamie Clark; Division No. 26, Mrs. May; Div. No. | 49, Mrs. Minnie Wilson.