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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-12-25
CENTRAL VILLAGE
neral of Eugene seranten-SoeiaI
and Personal Notes.

Albert c. Walker is having built a
large building at HIS up-to-date farm
on River street. There will be a cat
tie shed. courthouse and toolroom-
Mrs. Frank Williams of Noank, for
merly of this village, has been a guest
here. She leaves soon for a few weeks
stay in Florida
Mrs. Henry Frink's pet dog was kill
ed by the train Monday.
Miss Louise Tillinghast has been a
Providence visitor
Mrs. Charles Day has returned from
q visit with Boston friends.
Funeral of Eugene Scranton.
The funeral of Eugene Scranton was
held at the church Wednesday after
noon. Rev. Charles Downs Of Dayvillc
ofnciated. Burial was at Evergreen
cemetery. He leaves his mother. Mrs.
James Scranton, and a brother. ,Ev-
erett Scranton, the latter living in
Miss Louise Pray of Boston is
spending a week with her cousin, Mrs.
Arnold Mathewson.
Miss Rose Z. Seguin, who attends
the New England Conservatory of Mu-
sic in Boston, Is at her home for a few
days.
Miss Ella Tourtelotte. who has been
caring for Mary, youngest daughter OF
Robert Loring. has returned to her
home in Putnam.
Mrs. Cora Cleveland of East Green
wich, r. l.. is at the home of William
Leclair.
Judson Gardner. who is employed al
the shipyard in GrotOn, is spending 9
week at his home.
Miss Minnie King, who attends
school here and stays at the home OF
her uncle. Ernest French. has gone tC
her home in Clayville. r. l.. to spend
her vacation.
Moves 20 Nav. Hsv,,
William Denis has moved to New
Haven, where he has been employed
for several months.
Mr.. and Mrs. James ~ Atwood, Jr.
of Norwich were guests Sunday of Mr.
Atwood's grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs
Philip Mathewson.
|! Mr.. and Mrs. James Millette and
children of Webster. Mass. were Sun.
day visitors at Narcisse Capette's.
Miss Marguerite Porter, who attends
| high school and stays at the home o
Harry Dean. has gone to her home II
Hebron to spend her vacation.
Mrs. Michael Conneally and daugh.
ter Grace were visitors in Norwich
Monday.
Taken to State Hospital.
Mrs. James Scranton has been taker
to the Norwich state hospital a
Brewster's Neck.
Mt. and Mrs. Walter Wright and
children of Worcester are visiting Mrs
Wrights parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Rober
Mcfarland.
Miss Margaret Matthews was il
Norwich Monday.
Miss Odna Seguin, who has been il
| for several weeks. has recovered anC
| has returned to Danielson, where sh,
! is a stenosrapher at the office of tn,
| F. II. Jacobs Manufacturing company
Miss Stella Lafrance. who attends
! the Woman's college in Providence. i
| spending her vacation with her par
! ents, Commissioner and Mrs. Urgel
I Lafrance.
Miss Elizabeth Bourque has been
/ visitor In Norwich.
Mrs. Joseph Levalley and daugh
! tiers. Leah and Denage. of Woonsocket
are spending n week with relatives.
Howard Byles of Yale Is spendinl
mis- vacation at his home.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-12-25
WINDHAM
Social in Time to Watch Old Year Out
Christmas Dinner Party at
Brigham House.

Miss Anna Bates of the Gilbert
school. winsted. is spending the hol-
idays at her home in Windham-
Mr.. and Mrs. A. E. Saunders and
children, of Westield. Mass, are at
Mt. and Mrs. E. w. Mcguire. Mr.
Elizabeth Clarke Of Putnam are
guests at DR.. Guilds.
Miss d. Frances Campbell. who is
teaching in the Rutgers preparatory
school. New Brunswick. y. J.. was
in town from Tuesday to Thursday
on her way to spend the holidays in
Salem Mass
Albert Guild Of New London was
guest at DR.. Guilds Tuesday.
Will Watch Old Year Out.
An informal social with games and
music will be held in the chapel Fri
day evening. Dec. 31st, closing with
short praise service at 11.30 to watch
Mr.. Larsen Of Boston is spending
the holidays at the parsonage. Rev.
and Mrs. NJ r. Plumb and son and
| their guest will dine with Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Larrabee on Christmas
day.
The Misses johnson and Postmaster
Johnson are spending Christmas In
Winthrop. Mass.
Alan Guild Is at home from Phillips
Exeter academy for three weeks va
cation.
Christmas Dinner Party.
A party from wHIimantic dine a,
| the Bingham house this noon and al
| I o'clock dinner will be served to Mr.
! and Mrs. George stiles of South Wind
| ham and their guests. who include
! z. c. and A. S. Winchester and Miss
/ Katherine Winchester Of New London
/ Richard Holmes of Bridgeport and
Mrs. John c. Fenton Of Windham.
| Supper and Tree.
The children and friends of tn,
| Congregational Sunday school wer,
| given their annual supper aud trel
! Thursday evening Pretty gifts wer'
distributed and a program of carroll
and recitations given under the direc
ton Of Supt. and Mrs. II. G. Lath
rop.
Miss Emily Lyman is spendir,
some time with Mrs. Andrew Metzge
In South Windham.
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New London County
GOSHEN
Good Skating Enjoycd-Stranse Ami
NAL Swlms in Yantic River.

Many from Goshen were in Norwich
this week doing their Christmas
shopping.
VI. T. Curry and Andrew Laurada
are spending a few days in Spring
Held, Mass.
There Is splendid skating on the
different ponds Eereabout and the pas
time is greatly enjoyed.
Rehearsal Follows Meeting.
There was n good attendance at the
midweek prayer meeting held at the
church Wednesday evening. A choir
rehearsal was hsld at the close Of the
meeting.
Mr. and Mrs. B. r. York viii! spend
the Christmas holiday with friends IN
Boston
Strange Animal Takes Swim.
While crossing the Yantic river one
day recently. r. \. Randall glanced up
stream anu saw a large animal OF
~~el brown color swimming In deep
water The animal, seeing it had
been discovered, submerged and dis
appeared moro quickly than sub
marine.
People here are panied to learn OF
the serious illness of Miss Ruth Brown
of Exeter.
DR.. G. r. Stark OF Norwich visited
Ms brother and sister here one day
.nIs wccli.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-12-25

decided in the affirmative. The mat
ter of an entertainment was left to
the social committee to determine the
time and place. A delicious COLA
ton was furnished the large gather
ing by the ladies. Of the Aid society
of the Second Baptist church. A vote
Of thanks was rendered. the host and
hostess for their hospitality.
New England Supper.
The Ladies' Aid society held a New
England supper at the home Of Rev.
and Mrs. John M. Collins. The liter
airy exercises consisted of reading and
recitations, interspersed with songs by
a special choir.
The Second Baptist Sunday school
will have Christmas exercises and a
tree, this Saturday evening in the
church.
The improvement society will meet
with Mrs. Maria N. Messill, Thursday
evening.
Many families are entertaining
friends over the Christmas recess. The
schools in town closed Wednesday for
two weeks.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-12-25
EASTFORD
Sudden Death of George Gurley-
Funeral of Mrs. WaIly Chandler.

Sudden Death of George Gurley-
Funeral of Mrs. WaIIy Chandler.
George Gurley, 40, died Monday
night. Dec. 18th, at his home the Old
Bowen place, about a mile east of the
village, after a few hours illness from
apoplexy. He was born in Chaplin.
Prayer was offered at the grave by
Welcome Davis. He leaves a number
of brothers and sisters.
Mrs. Chambers Death.
After an illness of two years with
tuberculosis, Mrs. Wally Chandler,
died at her home in North Ashford.
Friday morning, Dec. II. She was %
years old. She leaves her husband,
two small children. her mother, broth
ers and sisters. The funeral was held
at the Baptist church. North Ashford,
Rev. p. S. Collins, officiating Burial
was in the North Ashford cemetery.
Edward Keith, while working at a
circular saw in Keiths mill Wednes-
day, sawed into his hand. He was
taken to DR.. Russells in Putnam
where six stitches were required 70
close the wound.
Mrs. Henry Bosworth and Miss
Carrie were in Willimantic. Wednes-
day.
Susan Smith spent Wednesday with
Mrs. Darwin Clark.
A union Christmas concert was held
at the NJ. E. church Friday evening.
Schools in town closed Friday fol
two weeks holiday.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-12-25
EAST KILLNGLY

Mrs. A. Sayles and son Ernest
of North Scituate. are guests of Mrs.
Sayles' parents. Mr.. and Mrs. J. A.
Brooks, for the holidays.
Wilfred Wade was in Providence
Saturday.
Israel P. Chase visited his son. Ar
thur E. Chase. and family, in Daniel
son Tuesday.
Fred Smith of Putnam Heights call
ed on friends here Sunday.
Elmer Stone OF Foster, r. I. called
on local friends Tuesday.
Mr. ana Mrs. Irving Hill were in
Putnam Monday.
Mrs. Frank Harrington and Mrs. FL
mer Mathewson were in Providence
Tuesday.
Clarence Chandler and family were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Potter,
Sunday.
Mrs. Roxy Bartlett and Miss Doro-
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-12-25
ASHWILLETT
School Holds Christmas Exercises.
Personals and Briefs.

The Ashwillet school closed for va
cation Wednesday evening with
Christmas tree for the children.
The programme was as follows:
Little Fairy Sfiowf1akes, Irene Maine;
a Dear Old Traveller, Adelbert Pierce
Progressive Santa, Maude Wilkinson;
Merry Christmas, Daniel Pierce; The
Bills, Adelbert Pierce; st. Nick's Sug-
gestion, George Wilkinson; A Christ
mas Story, Daniel Pierce; Merry
Christmas, Burrows Wilkinson; The
Year, George Wilkinson; A Visit
From st. Nicholas, Daniel Pierce.
The school room was prettily dec
GRATED with evergreen garlands, red
crepe paper, and Christmas bells. The
handsome Christmas tree stood in a
with wax candles. On one of the
blackboaTds was Christmas scene
Santa Claus in sleigh drawn by rein
deer.
The children have made progress
under the instruction Of Mr.. Eccles-
ton. The faithfulness with which Mr.
Eccleston has worked with his school
Is highly gratifying to those who are
interested in excellent schools.
Brevities.
Mrs. John Holmes and little daugh-
ter, Ruth, went to their home in West
erly last week, after a visit with rela-
tives here.
MfS. NdIndn N MAIN IS at nome
again, after caring for her daughter
in-law and little son.
| Miss Clara Pierce was taken seri-
| ously Ill last week, but is able to sit
up.
Samuel D. PIERCE Of Rixtown was a
| business caller in Yawbux Tuesday.
Otto Anderson is away ON business
for a few days.
! Julius Wolfram of Swantown Hill
was a recent caller on friends in Rix-
| town.
/ 1t is announced that H. E. Randall
and E. B. James and families Of North
| Stonington are to move back here il
the spring.
J. Schools about town are closed fol
the Christmas holidays and the chill.
dren are looking for Santa Claus t.
make his yearly APPEARANCE.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-12-25
FRANKLIN
Tomorrow TO 30 Observed pa Christ
mas Surday-Soeiai Success.

Mrs Emma Cox and daughter, Miss
Dorothy Cox were in Willimantic on
Wednesday.
The Franklin church will have its
Christmas tree end concert Monday
evening.
Mrs. I. A. Robinson and Mrs. Geo.
/. Ladd were Willimantic visitors on
Wednesday.
Christmas Services.
Sunday morning at the Franklin
church there will be a Christmas
service and special music by the choir
assisted by Miss Florence Hoffman
md Eugene Clark.
Mrs. Charles Grant and daughter,
Miss Clara Grant. were recent Nor
witch visitors.
Oliver Johnson of Colchester is
spending some time with Mr.. L. A.
Hyde.
Mrs. Mary Swift and Miss Hazel
Swift, were recent guests of Mrs.
Herman eager.
Miss Faith n. eager is spending the
Christmas recess in Providence.
Profitable Social.
The Ladies Aid society held a social
Wednesday afternoon and evening
with Mrs. George Avery and Miss
Ella Smith with a large attendance,
About seven dollars was melted. Ice
cream, cake and coffee were served.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-12-25

home here, after a visit to friends at
North Scituate. R. l.
avenue entertained Sunday. Mrs. Rose
Terry of Hartford.
Clarence Spencer and a friend, OF
Bridgeport. are passing the holiday
with Mr.. Spencer's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Eleeza Spencer.
Mr.. and Mrs w. B. Haynes of
Pennsylvania avenue, have gone to
Mrs. Haynes former home in Scran-
ten. Pa, for a visit.
Mrs. Harriet Harding of Grassy Hill,
who injured her right leg in a fall re-
Gently; is slightly improved.
B. o. Spaulding, who died at his
home in Coventry, last week. leaves a
sister. Mrs. Kingsbury. Of this place,
whom he was visiting a short time
ago.
Miss Emma B. whaley. who dis
located her shoulder by a fall while
visiting in Hartford recently. is still
at the hospital. She is getting along
nicely.
Mrs. Abby ]. Strickland of Brook
lyn, N. Y, is staying with Mrs. Kings
bury.
Mrs. Cyril C. Clark has gone to
New Britain to pass the holidays with
relatives.
The schools of the town closed last
week for the holiday vacation.
Mrs. ]. P. Mccoy left Tuesday fol
short trip to New York.
Mrs. Milton Whited of Albany, "
Y. is passing the holidays with hel
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. A. r. Dewoli
in Grand street.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. B. Dickinson have
been entertaining relatives from Hart.
ford.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leroy Whiting have
gone to Hartford to pass the holidays
| with Mrs. Writings sister and broth
| n-law, Mr.. and Mrs. George ElmeI
who are summer residents of thu
Grove.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. E. Alden are a
| their home in Southbridge Mass.
Howard Pitkin was a business call
| er In Mantle Monday
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-12-25
EAST COLCHESTER

F. H. Browning was a business call
er in Norwich Wednesday.
The pupils and teacher in the Tenth
District gave a very pleasing Christ
mas masque entertainment at their
school, The Elms, Wednesday evening.
School closed Friday for a week
vacation.
The heavy rain of last week removed
the coat Of ice which was so danger
Gus for travellers.
Miss Alice Mahoney and Edward
afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Case and chill
1ren, Robert and Gloria, will spent
Christmas with relatives here.
Local farmers are drawing black
birch brush to the birch mill at Nor
Wich Town.
Walter and Arthur Mahoney who
are working in Mohegan spent the
holidays at home here
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-12-25
STERLING

Miss Mary Douglas and Mrs Will
liam Sweet were DanielsOn visitors
Saturday.
Among Providence visitors Saturday
were Mr.. and Mrs. James Thornley,.
Mr. and Mrs L. J. Thornley, and Mrs.
A. H. Kenyon.
Mr.. and Mrs. a. F. Wentworth and
daughter, Ruth, of Hartford are
guests at Mr.. and Mrs. l. F. Ander-
sons.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. W. Vaughn will
spend the Christmas holidays in Cen
trail Falls. r. ].
The Christmas concert and tree at
the Sterling NJ. E church was held
Thursday evening, A most enjoyable
evening was passed by all present.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-12-25
LEBANON
days-Finishins Up Farm Survey
Work.

Miss Sarah Danielson, student at
Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, n. " Is
at the home of her parents, DR.. and
Mrs Edwin L. Danielson, for the
Christmas vacation.
William Robinson and Miss Wini-
fred Robinson were in Norwich Tues
day.
George L. Wilcox Of Putnam is at
E. A. Hoxie's over the Christmas hol-
iday.
Colin Campbell called on Leslie P.
Clarke of Liberty Hill Wednesday,.
Royce Loomis. a student at Pratt
Institute, Brooklyn, N. Y, is at his
home for the Christmas recess.
Nevylyweds Return.
Mr.. and Mrs. Myron ]. Hoxie have
returned from a two weeks wedding
trip and are to reside with the for
mer's parents. Mr.. and Mrs. E. A.
Hoxie, for the present.
Mr. and Mrs. c. NJ. Geer were in
Norwich Wednesday.
Miss Virginia Loomis, who teaches
at Pennington, is spending two weeks
vacation with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. N. S. Loomis. Miss Harriet
Woodwork of Pennington is her
guest. Misses Florence and Dorothy
Loomis, students at Willimantic, are
also at their home for the school va
cation.
County Agent Frederick c. Warner
Of the county Improvement league,
was in town Tuesday.
Finishing Survey Work.
Mr.. Keyes and Mr.. Davis are work
ing in town finishing the farm survey
work which was started some time
t,eo. They are working for the inter
est of the New London County I'm
| provement league.
Lebanon grange held it's election of
officers Thursday evening at the reg
| ular meeting.
Christmas Exercises.
Christmas exercises were held at
| the Model school, Miss Mary Fischer
teacher. Recitations and songs We're
! recited by the pupils. All enjoyed
| them very much
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-12-25
HANOVER
Christmas Service Tomorrow-Sunday
School Tree On Christmas Eve With
Visit of Kris kringIe.

There will be Christmas services
in the Congregational church tomor-
row. Rev. G. c. Pollock, of Norwich
will occupy the pulpit and there will
special music by the choir.
Santa Claus Distributed Gifts.
The usual entertainment in charge
Of the Sunday school committee was
held Christmas eve in the church. A
program of songs and recitations was
given by the children until the arri-
val of Santa Claus, who gave every
child a gift and a box of candy from
his well loaded tree.
1t is expected that a candidate will
preach in the Congregational church
Sunday morning and evening, Janu-
airy End.
Officers Reelected.
At the election of officers of the
Sunday school Sunday, the following
were reelected: superintendent, Ali
son B. Ladd; assistant superintend-
ent, W. G. Park; secretary, William S.
superintendent home department and
cradle roll, Mrs. James Tanner.
Junior c. E. Election.
The Junior c. E. elected their new
officers for 1916 on Sunday: President,
Helen Babbitt; vice president, Louise
Lyon; secretary, Mary Kusion; treas
committee, Storrs Lee; missionary
committee, Dorothy Harrison; tenn
perance committee, Faith Lee; flower
committee. Elsie Freeman; informa-
! ton committee, Florence Mcintosh.
The December meeting of the Wo-
| mans Missionary society will be held
next week with Mrs. Frank Crombie
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-12-25
BROOKLYN
of Albert copeIand-cIub Meets With
Mrs. Herman Lathrop.

DGHnGR FtdCC SOlO-T dnGT
of Albert copeIand-cIub Meets With
Mrs. Herman Lathrep.
Miss Lizzie Baker has closed her
house and gone to Pomfret for the
winter.
\. A. witter of Providence called
on his father Sunday, and also on T.
D. Pond.
Miss Rose Scott and Pearl Jefferson
left Wednesday for Richmond. Va,
where they are to spend the winter.
Mrs William Danielson, who was
taken suddenly i'll, is under the care OF
trained nurse.
house formerly owned by Frederick
Bennett and now occupied by George
Baker.
Miss Margaret Cute. who has been
I'll, is improving.
Funeral of Albert Copeland.
Albert Copeland's funeral was held
from the Congregational chapel at IL
o'clock Tuesday: Rev; c: A Downs
were c. G. Lawton. o. F. Atwood. c.
H Blake and F. z. Miller. Mr.. Cope
land was born in Ashford April IL,
1850. the son Of David Copeland. He
married Jan. Is, 1882. Fife A. Jack
son. who survives him, with a son,
daughter and grandson, one sister and
brother.
Entertained Club.
Mrs. Herman Lathrop entertained
the Larkin club Wednesday evening.
The contest prizes were awarded Mrs.
Kimball, Mrs. ]. Brown and Miss Har-
rington. A dainty lunch was served
by the hostess. The next meeting of
the club will be held at Mrs. Rimbalf \
on Woods Hill.
Mrs. William O'Neill and Miss Flor
ence O'Neill motored to New London
Sunday.
Miss Daisy Baker is home for the
holidays.
DR.. Blake is spending Christmas in
Boston and Brookline.
Mrs. William Clewley is spending a
week in Providence.
George witter went to Boston Thurs
day.
Mrs E. B. Cummings was in Nor
witch Tuesday.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-12-25
NORTH STERLING

Miss Bessie Wall is spending the
Christmas holidays with Rev. F. VI.
Ruker of 'Gontocook, y. II.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. o. Plummer were
in Providence last week.
Mr.. and Mrs John Griffiths' new son
makes eight children in the family.
Miss Flora Place is visiting rela-
tives in North Foster.
Miss Lucinda G. Knight was in
Providence the past week.
Aaron Wall Is home from college TO
spend Christmas.
Mrs. Alveno Kennedy of MOssup
Valley is caring for Mrs. John Gr!f-
fiths.
Many had to have their horses sharp
shodd the past week.
Fred Sweet, Miss Elsie Cavell and
Miss Lucy Sweet were Sunday Wis
itors at F. o. Plummer's.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-12-25

the Congregational church Friday
evening.
The Baptist concert will be held
Monday evening. --
Miss Dele Rude is taking a few
days treatment at Backus hospital.
Mrs. Nellie Adams is visiting her
sister, Mrs. A. B. Burdick.
There was q good attendance at the
stereopticon services at the Preston
City Congregational church last Sun
day evening The pictures were I'M
usually fine, and the lecture on the
Coral Islands of the Pacific, excel
lent.
Rev. and Mrs. NJ. Keneston will hold
their annual Open House to all their
friends Thursday evening, December
80, at the Manse, from to 10 o'clock.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-12-25
NORTH WINDHAM

Last week by being misinformed .
mistake was made in saying Myron
Lyon did not make his usual trip with
the mail. Mr.. Lyon delivered the mail
as usual, going in the afternoon.
G. B. Howard of Chaplin was a re-
cent caller in town.
Mrs. Grin Mosely was in Whitman
tic, Saturday.
LueIla Perkins and Charles Larrow.
who have been going back and forth
to their work in Willimantic are board
ing there during the winter months.
The body of Mrs. Eber Harris was
brought from New Jersey for burial
in North Windham cemetery.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-12-25
PACKER
Many Attend Closing Exercises in the
School.

MANY ATTEND Clo5ing Exercises IN the
School.
Charles Gamble is spending the holi-
days with friends in Boston.
Miss Elizabeth Douglas of Brooklyn,
y. Y. is spending the holidays with
her grandfather, Thomas ]. Brown
VI. ". Baxter left Friday to spend
the holidays with his parents in Mid
dleboro.
Closing Exercises.
School closed Thursday with exer-
cises and a Christmas tree. The
schoolhOuse was decorated with hem
lock boughs and evergreen In one
corner Of the room stood an elaborate
Christmas tree. The exercises were:
A Merry Christmas Joseph Walsh; l
Wonder. Arthur Willard; Santa Claus,
Edward SiminO; Christmas. Rose Sim
mo; Santa's Cake, Bradford Smith;
Old Santa Claus. Theodore SImino;
The Story of Christmas, William
Wheeler: The Old Glad Christmas
Story. school: Just Before Christmas,
Elmer b. Sheehan: A Visit from St.
Nicholas. Donald Smith: The Spirit of
Christmas, Edna Simino: A Letter to
Santa Claus, Freddie Wheeler; Santa
Claus is Coming. FTeda Walsh: pieces
by Mabel Kelly and Annie HIATT: song.
Jolly Old St. Nicholas. school. The
exercises were closed by the distribu-
ton OF presents from the Christmas
tree. A large number of the parents
attended.
MISS Evelyn Strong left Friday to
spend the holidays with her parents in
Colchester.
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Wndham County
WESTMINSTER
Christmas Festival to Be Held Monday
EVening-Second Theft of Chickens.


EVenine-Second Theft of Chickens.
Last Sunday morning the pastors
sermon was from l Thessalonians, 5:
19. "Quench not the spirit" The
thought of the crime against ones self
in moral suicide, smothering the right
impulses within one, was the theme.
Tomorrow the services throughout
the day will be in harmony with the
Christmastide.
Christmas Festival.
Monday evening the annual Christ
mas festival of the Sunday school will
be held. A programme of recitaticns,
songs and music is being arranged. TO
be followed by gifts from the tree to
the pupils.
The pastor and his wife received a
warm welcome in the various houses
visited.
Mrs. Vera Levy and son Goodwin
and Mrs. Birdie Silverman of New
York and Israel Rosenzweig are
spending the Christmas holidays with
their relatives at Rosedale.
Murray Meade, recently employed al
Delhi, is spending a few weeks at
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Davies were in Daniel
son Monday.
Fred Green, who has been working
In Rhode Island. is now employed by
the same man on the Bradford place
Theft of Chickens.
For the second time in a few weeks
chickens have been stolen from the
henhouse of Mrs. Rosenzweig. Some
of her prize hens have been taken. The
tLief is known to her.