Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-10
VOLUNTOWN
Entertainnsnt for St. Thomasi Church
 Prize for Norwich Young Woman Ball Team organixsd-Motor Outing.

Saturday evening an eutertainmert and social was held in Union hall for the benefit of St Thomas church. A large crowd was in attendance and thoroughly enjoyed the dancing which was the feature Of the programme and for which Richards orchestra furnish ed music. Solos were rendered by Miss Alpha Gaudette and Wdlfrid Marche- sault. In the ladies' contest in the sale of tickets, Miss Eva Gaudette was Miss Henr1ettR Steinkamp of Norwich second prize, a French cut glass water iset, and Miss Emma Haumel of Glasgo third prfzes a gold piece.
 Holiday Observance.
 The national holiday was noted in town by a generous display of Old Glory. The day was ushered in short ly after midnight with the ringing of bells and the noise of guns and re- volvers, and the noise was kept up through the day. At intervals Amos Phillips drum corps varied the monot- ony by rendering patriotic airs near his home. In the evening there was sew display drawing the most sightseers being that at the home of John N. Lewis.
 Ball Team Organized.
 Local players have organized a base ball team and have arranged a game for tomorrow Sunday with Jewett City, to be played on local grounds. The batteries will be. for Jewett City, Mclaughlin and Benjamin, and for Voluntown, Hendriks and Robinson. The Voluntown team's manager is E. Larkfn.
 Camping at Pond.
 Among the many campers at Beach pond are members of the Dupont fam lilies, who are entertaining relatives this week. They are occupying the cottage of A. T. Briggs.
 Mrs. Louis H. Ritchotte and sister, Miss Iva Rice, are guests at the home of their sister. Mrs. Olizim Magrey, at Milfbury Conn.
 Mr. and Mrs. Philip Boucher and MT. and Mrs. Olizim Boucher spent the holidays in camp at Beach pond
 Misses Mary and Nellie Ford of New Haven were holiday guests of their cousin, Rev. R. F. Morr1ssey, at the
 MT. and Mrs William Burns of Yan- tic spent the holidays at the home of MT and Mrs. Charles Macomber
 Miss Lizzie Murphy spent Wednes- day at her home in Norwich. Miss Rhea Gufbeault of Turner's Falls, Mass, is spending her vacation at the home of her sister. Mrs. William Ritchotte.
 MT. and Mrs E. BouteIle of Hope Valley, R. |, were holiday guests at the home of MT. and Mrs. Charles E. Maine.
 Motored to New Hampshire. Edmond Herbert and Louis Joseph and Howell John Herbert and E. E, Clarke enjoyed an automobile trip on Sunday to Greenville, N. H., to visit the former home of the Herbert family and call on friends and neighbors of years ago. Stops were made at Web ster and Worcester, Mass, to call on l relatives A stop was also made al Clinton. Mass, where the Boston wa terworks were visited. The return trir was made Monday by way of Spring | field, Mass. A stop was made at Win | chendon to call on relatives and a trir through the Berkshires was enjoyed l The party arrived home Monday even- | ing.
 MT. and Mrs William Hassler and Mir. and Mrs. George w. Wilson o1 Plainfield were guests of relatives dur 1 ing the holidays.
 MT. and Mrs. Frederick Bray return ed home from their wedding tour on Monday.
 Mrs. stephen B. Sweet is visiting Lebanon relatives.
 Miss Victoria Derosier of P1ainfield was a arecent visitor with relatives and friends in town. MT. and Mrs. George T. Phillips and daughter, Miss Minnie Miner and Ger aid Welch of New Haven were holiday guests at the homes of relatives and | friends. The trip here was made in Mr. Phillips automobile,