Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-27

Christmas was observed at Sacred
Heart church by a mass at 7.3O O'Clock
when the children's choir sang, and
high mass at o'clock. The solos were
beautifully rendered by Misses May
Pounch, Nellie ]. Buckley. Bessie Cal
lahan and Annie Pounch, and b. j.
Houlihan with Miss Elizabeth Malone,
organist. From pillar to pillar about
the church were festoons of evergreen,
wreaths and pine trees were used, the
lighted candles, flowers and the man
ger where were hemloCkS-au most
impressive. In the sanctuary were
ferns, palms and choice flowers. High
above the altar were ropes OF ever
green while it's colored candles made
more effective the decorations of cut
flowers and green. This was the work
of the Altar society.
In his sermon Rev. c. W. Brennan
said: 1t seems an accident that our
blessed Saviour was born in BeJhle-
hem for the holy family lived in the
hill section; how came they here? Ac-
cording to the Jewish custom they
were in Bethlehem, the home of their
ancestor, King David, to be enrolled
There was lack of room, doubtless
Bethlehem was crowded with people
from many places, so in stable IN a
cave, in a f1agstone manager, our Lord
was placed. Shepherds were told by
the angels of Christ's birth. The good
tidings are for all people. 1t was
strange that to poor shepherds instead
of to the priests, the wise, or the rich,
the first news was told. Christ Xix
ened Himself TO a shepherd in His
teaching What the Good Shepherd
means we know by the bond in the
Holy Land between the shepherd and
his sheep. AS we celebrate this fes-
tival of peace it seems almost mock
cry in contrast to the carnage in other
lands. But we may have peace in our
hearts by sincere confession and con-
trition-and that is the meaning of the
day.
Christmas Eve at SheIterine Arms.
Christmas eve at the Shelterins
Arms the family circle gathered in the
dining room; on the table was sus-
pended a large pink rose from the
petals of which, by pulling a colored
ribbon, novel and pretty gifts were
secured by everyone. The T. T. club
sent a basket of tokens, something
for each one. There were boxes TO be
ments followed by PRAYERS closed a
happy evening. On Christmas day
turkey dinner was served.
At the johnson Home.
Christmas was a joyous day at the
Johnson home on Town street. Fruit
was sent by different friends. A chill
dren's circle sent gifts for each one,
the basket being marked, To the
Ladies of the Johnson Happy Home"
There was a fine turkey dinner and
all were pleasantly remembered by
friends.
Local Jott:nss.
Mrs Carlos B. Eccleston is about
again, after her recent illness.
Frank Clifford of Franklin, n. H. was
the guest Christmas of his mother,
Mrs. ]. P. Clifford, of Harland road.
Lewis Bussey of Meriden was the
guest over Christmas Of his sister,
Mrs. Burril w. Lathrop of Town
street.
Mrs. Josephine Parker and Mrs.
George Geer of Plain Hill visited
friends in JeWett City a day or two
last week
Miss Louise Newman of Brooklyn,
n. Y, is spending the vacation with
pike.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Grant of the
| Old Canterbury turnpike, entertained
family party Saturday, eight being
| at the table.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. c. Fuller of New
| London spent the week end with Mrs.
| Fuller's sister Mrs. William S. Geer
| of Washington street.
Miss Jessie Clifford. now in Fred
| ericksburg, Md, comes today (MQn-
| day) to spend several days with reIa-
| tives uptown and in the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stewart Greenman, of
J the Canterbury turnpike had as
| Christmas guests, Misses Annie and
! Elizabeth O'Connor, their brother,
| James OConnor and Joseph McLevey,
all of Bridgeport Mr.. and Mrs Frank
| Ray, Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Ray and
| John Kingsley, We're also present.