Norwich bulletin., 1915-07-12

Several local merchants announced to the Bulletin correspondent Sunday that they were deeirous of enlisting the support of the townspeop1e in their plan of holding an Old Home day on next Labor day. If the pro- per spirit is shown they can assure the people of enjoying the biggest event ever held in the village.
 There has never been even an at tempt in the past to hold such a time, and it seems as if it ought to prove a success in every way.
 Many of the merchants have signi- fled their intention to unite and form plans for the day, and they deem 1t most important that all the people in the village show good will toward their efforts and help in every way. The plans for holding the event are to be announced at an early date.
 Noted About the Village.
 Frederick Lasch of Providence, R. L, is spending weeks vacation with local relatives.
 Simon Holmes is working for Dam iel Murphy in Scotland
 Theophile Laplante of Woonsocket, R. l.. former resident of this village was the guest of local friends over the week end.
 MT. and Mrs. Joseph AIlard have moved from Railroad street to the Barber house In High street
 c. B. Montgomery of Packer was a local visitor Saturday.
 MT. and Mrs. Emile Despathy of Plaindeld were visitors in Baltic Sun day.
 William Hollin of New London was in Baltic Sunday.
 At the Lake.
 Mr. and Mrs A J. Gordon, Mrs. J. Brown, Miss Eileen Brown and Ed ward Brown spent Sunday at. Whip poorwiu lake
 B. S. A. c. Field Day Success.
 With a large crowd in attendance both afternoon and evening, the ninth annual picnic and field day of the B. s. A. c. was held at the Depot Hill grove Saturday. In the afternoon athletic sports consisting of the 100 yd. dash. three-legged race, 22 yd. dash, children's race, members race, tug of war, etc, were held, and all ex- cited much interest Suitable prizes were awarded to the winners, some of whom showed excellent form and dash.
 In the evening the dancing in the pavilion attracted many and those who did not dance proved good cus- toners at the booths where one could purchase almost any kind of refresh ments and eatables. The booths were prettily decorated and the grove was brilliantly lighted with electric lights, strung on wires all over the grounds.
 It is expected that large sum will be realized and the committees who had charge of the picnic feel amply rewarded for their work. These com mittees were: Chairman, Robert Love; printing committee. William J. Don nelly; secretary, James E. Ridgeway; treasurer, Frank Marshall; prize com mittee, John Kay, John Macready, w. J. Donnelly; dance committee, Will liam Jones, William Magill, Albert Culln; refreshments committee. Paul Etter, Frank Marshall and Frank Love; sports committee John J. Mao ready. w. J. DonneIly, Clayton Rood, John Kay, John McGuire, J. B. Ridge way and R. Love; midway committee, Thomas Bamford.
 Personal Items.
 James Gaffney and daughter Cath erine, of Plainfle1d, were guests Sun day of MT. and Mrs. Olney McShane.
 Joseph Dactor was in New London Sunday.
 Moses Chabotte was a visitor in Plainfield Sunday.
 Fred Masse of P1ainfield was a local visitor Sunday.
 Timothy Sullivan of Hartford is visiting MT. and Mrs. Thomas J. Sul- livan-