Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-27
EASTERN CONNECTICUT AND WESTERN RHODE ISLAND
OLD MYSTIC
Party for Clifford Desley-siIver Cray Fox Killedseason Ends at pistiI- lery.

FOX Ngttsu%CeaSon Ends ae 0lstils
 lery.
 Clifford Desley had party Friday at 8 o'clock at the home of his par- ents, MT. and Mrs. Joseph Desley. The young guests present were Misses Gladys Nhittlesey, Fanny Marchand Mildred Peckhan. Nancy Avery, Miss Dorothy Harris, Doris Peclxhatn, Ber- nice Burdick. Emily c. Babcocs, EIea- nor Burrows, Hester Walbridge, also Horace @. Williams, Theodore Perry, Elisha N. Davis. Charles Tinker Izes- lie EfAaey, William Marchand, Harold Darro. Archibald Lambert, Carl Ham naends George Davis, George FontineI- la. Games and music were enjoyed and refreshments were served.
 Kills Gray Fox.
 AIonzo Main nf Lantern Hi1l heard his small black dog barking furiously a few days since when quite a dis tance from the house. He rushed out where the dog was and found he was battling with a silver gray fox MT. Main had got about tired out with as- sisting the dog in capturing the fox when the animal got away from the dog, but soon got entangled in a near by thiclxet and MT. Main succeeded in catching the handsome creature which weighed about nine pounds.
 veranda for Parsonaae.
 The new verantia on the Baptist parsonage extending across the front of the house is completed, having re- ceived the finish of white paint to Sompare with the house. The Baptist Young Peoples Union earned the money by giving several entertain ments and suppers. It cost $125.
 The Young Mems association base ball team played Saturday afternoon n -,1-s of Mystic on the association field at Old Mystic. The O. M. r. M. c. A. nine won, 2S to 8.
 Mrs Charles H. Burdick pleasantly entertained the Ladies Aid society of the Baptist church Wednesday after noon at her home, Riverside farm.
 Daniel Gilbert of Mystic underwent an operation at Lawrence hospital, New London, Saturday morning, for appendicitis and is now doing nicely. He is the eldest son of Mir and Mrs. William Gilbert, former residents of Old Mystic.
 End of DistiIIing Season.
 Tlae American Chemical Go. will shut down Wednesday night until late fall when the witch hazel and brush will again be in the right condition for distiiling purposes.
 Mr. and Mrs Stephen B. Reynolds took an auto trip to Westerly, Sunday. On the return trip they were accom- panied by Mir. Reynolds mother, Mrs. Jane Reynolds of Westerly, w9ae will make a lengthly visit at the home of her son, hoping that she may improve from a prolonged illness.
 The tulip bed at the residence of Edwin Lamphere. Elm cottage, is very attractive.
 The Baptist and Methodist Sum day schools are rehearsing for Chil- dren's Day concerts
 Guests on 3oth Birthday.
 Mrs. Charles H. Caswen reached her eightieth birthday anniversary few days ago. Her grandson, DeITnar Blanchard and ller greatgrandson, Cor liss Gardiner, both of Peacedale, R. l. spent the anniversary with her. The United Workers of the Metho- ! dist Episcopal church held no session this week.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles E. Stapelyn 1 have received word of the safe arri- val at Quebec, of their daughter, Mrs J. Henry Fitzpatrick. She intends tc spend the summer months with MT Fitzpatrick, who is employed there ir 1 the interests of the Ship and Engine 1 Co. at Groton.
 Charles o. Eldridge of Riverviex cottage is slowly recovering from in juries received two weeks ago, while cranking an automobile. Work is progressing on Sidney Sis. 1 wfckS house situated midway betWeer Old Mystic and Mystic, on the east | side of the river.