Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-14

everything went off without hitch President Spaulding Bartlett and members of the reception committee 1 escorted the line of cars to Beacon Park. The remaining members from Webster brought up the rear. Park ing the machines was no small task but everything was done in an easy and orderly manner.
 The residence and business blocks along the line of march from West Main street to the lake and return were decorated with the American flag. No elaborate attempts were made at decoration but everyone en- tered into the spirit of the occasion and showed the colors in honor of the many distinguished guests. Stretched across Main street from the Band building to the Racicot building across the way, 9, large banner bearing words of welcome to the visitors.
 The Clam Bake.
 The clam bake, the feature attrac- tion of the outing. was served under the direction of Max Walker Of Hart ford At 2 o'clock the gathering was seated at a long line of tables in the big tent erected for the purpose. By this time everyone knew everyone else, and the spirit of cordiaIity and good fellowship was everywhere evident Everyone ate, everyone laughed and ioked, enduring friendships were 1liCJIik. DuIlIlS LIl0 UIIlil0I du OICuGSIEa added a touch of music to the occa- sion. During the afternoon, soIoists and comedians assisted the orchestra in entertaining those who didn't care for the more strenuous sport, boating or swimming.
 A Boston singer rendered a number of excellent solos. A gallant Norwich brave offered her his flag which she graciously accepted and donned The menu included clam cllowder, clans, sea bass, potatoes, Holsters, spring chicken and watermelon. The tent where the dinner was served seated 600 and there were about fifty who had to stand.
 Trips Around the Lake.
 Boats of the Beacon Park Co. were chartered for the use of the visitors Frequent trips were made to all sec tfons of the lake, and everyone rode as much or as little as he pleased. No charge was made for anything eX- cept the dinner.
 New London Gets the Cup.
 The oaU game was one of the big features of the day. Only five in nings were played but interest nor enthusiasm were not lacking by any means. The score, g to 0, resulted in a victory for the New London County team, Willimantic not getting even a look-in. They were OutClassed from the very start. The teams were as
 New. London-Lawrence D; May 1st; Livey 2b.; Doyle 3b; CoIckron ss; Cobb If; Kaiser If; Martin cf
 WillinZantic-Lasmier c; Rewe p; Wheaton 1b; Sylvester 2b; Andrews ss; LizOtt 3b; Wheaton If; Dean Cf; Smith If; Chappeu and Delaney were the umpireS.
 For the return trip at o'clock, the order or entrance of the machines was reversed. Webster members led the procession down Lake street. through Main to West Main, where they halted beside the road and bid Q parting fare
 well as the delegations filed past This same formation was carried out throughout the Connecticut towns
 The Norwich delegation arrived home during the early evening.
 The Special Guests.
 Among the special guests noted were: Mayor Allyn L. Brown Nor Wich; Mayor E. E. Rogers. New Lon dOn; Mayor Daniel Dunn WilIinantic; Rear Admiral c. F. Goodrich, Putnam: Judge George R. Stobbs, Worcester: Harry Worcester Smith, Worcester: and William c. Adams. George H Graham, Arthur L. ATiIIet, comn1is- sioneTs on fisheries and game; Ex- Mayor T. c. Murphy; w. A. Somers president Norwich Chamber of Com merCe; Joseph T. Cruttenden. president Eastern Connecticut DevelOpncnt com mittee; President H. R. Branche of Norwich Chamber of Commerce. and Secretary Charles w. Pearson of Norwich Chamber of Commerce: Tx Mayor A. T. Minor, president of Chamber of Commerce, and John Hum phrey, secretary Chamber of Com naerce, both of New London; President George F. Thayer of Chamber of Commerce and Secretary c. J. Teu- ton of Chamber of Commerce, both of Willimantic; President c. g. Andem of Putnam Chamber of Commerce