Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-01

A social was held in the Baptist church Thursday evening in honor of those who have been members of the church over a half century.
 The affair proved of general inter- est, especially to those who had, as was said in the remarks of Deacon J E. Phillips, borne the heat and bur den of the day for more than fifty years.
 Those on the honor roll are: Mrs. Sarah A. Hiscox, 1846; J. B. Palmer, 1863: Mrs. Esther Fitch, 1868; Mrs. s. F. Brown, 1863; Mrs. J. s. Jeffers, 1858; Mrs. T. M; Crumb, 1858; Mrs. Ray, 1868; Mrs. Minerva Burdick, 1850; w. G. Duce, 1858; Mrs. R. R. Church, 1863; Mrs. Julia Dean, 1858; Mrs. Henry Starkweather. All were present except the last five
 The whole company, nearly 150, greeted the older members with a handshake and words of good cheer. The following pleasing program was presented: Selection by the Sunday school orchestra; duet, Merry June, ner, accompanied by Miss Katherine Babcock; piano solo, Miss Mabel Frin1; song, Birds of Summer Time, Misses Margaret and Enid Spidell Nettle Haddad, Vera. McBroome and Margaret Tyndell, Mrs. c. H. Prior, accOmpanist.
 During the program R. W. DearnIey presided at a meeting of the Sunday school, at which time with no little ceremony, the first organ owned by the school purchased fl years ago, was formally presented to Deacon D. l.. Phillips. There was some hint at levfty connected with the presentation, but MT Phillips was equal to any occasion. There were remarks by J. B. Palmer. The speech of the even- ing hyr Phjl1irc al iyo inbscent vein, to which all listened with interest. The pastor, Rev. J. A. SpidelI, paid tribute to the "tireless'' ones.
 Strawberry shortoake, cake and cof- fee were served by the committee.
 The social committee of the church was in charge and includes Mrs w. H. Whitman, MT. and Mrs. c. D. Bab- cock, Misses Nellie Franklin, Doris Myott aud Alice Gilbert and J. B. The program was arranged by Miss Franklin. The music committee are: Mrs, A. M. Brown, Mrs E. E. Gilbert EF1ne Myott, Miss Katherine Bab- cocE, Miss Mabel Frink, Miss Alice 4, Brown Mrs. c. H. Prior, Irving
 The reception committee was MT. and Mrs. James E, Palmer, Mir and Mrs. Chas. T. Armstrong and MT. and Mrs. H. T, Wilcox. They ali display ed sprays of alfalfa blossoms pre- sented them by MT. Palmer.
 Powerful Motor Installed.
 A. B. Burleson & Co.,, Inc, have in stalled new Fairbanks and Morse 40 h. D. motor in their plant at Men, dow Brook. The new motive power is to take the place of the gasoline en- zine, which will be refitted and over hauled and kept for cases of emer- gency. It is planned to purchase power of the DanieIson and Plainfeld Gas and Electric company. Twenty five new universal winders are ex- pected July 1 and will be installed and put in operation Immediately upon their arrival.
 The big oak tree on the ton of the bank above the mill has become con- siderably undermined and will be re- moved, it being considered as a possi- ble menace to the new 60-foot addi- tion which has just been complete1. This oak is a fine old tree and a land mark in the Meadow Brook section.
 Sunday Services.
 At the Methodist church the ordi- nance of baptism and communion are to be observed Sunday forenoon In the evening the Epworth League and the regular preaching service will unite. The Rev. Samuel Thatcher will take as his subject for the evening, Triumphant Faith.
 
 sacrament"of the Lords supper will be Rev. Albert Donnel will preach from the subject Who Are Saints? '. P. $. c. E. service in the evening. Subject, How to Make Ours an Ideal Nation. The pastor will read an original story founded on fact
 At the Baptist church Rev. J. A. | subjects will be: Morning 1 Usefulness of Old Age; evening, The 1 Signing of Your Signature.
 Made Birthday Gall.
 The members of the Gardiner class and their friends, numbering 40, called | upon Mrs. Samuel Thatcher Thursday | evening to celebrate her birthday. The i committee, Mrs. w. R. Burdick Mrs l w. c. Jeffers and Miss Annie Robert | son, had arranged an entertaining pro- gramme. There was a piano duet by 1 Misses Annie and Ruth Robertson, | by Mrs. Annie Soule and Miss | Florence Thatcher, and solos by liar 1 old Jeffers and Forrest Thatcher. The l ladies served cake and ice cream. Mrs l Thatcher received a large number of | gifts from her family and friends.
 Mrs. HiIIman III.
 Mrs. w. C.. Duce and Mrs. Clarence l Kahn are in Concord, N. H., called i there by the serious illness of Mrs. 1 Duce's daughter, Mrs. Charles HiIlnan.
 Cleared $23.
 The rummage sale under the au- spices of Golden Links circle of the | Kings Daughters held in the town hall realized $23. The committee was Mrs. F. s. Leonard, Mrs. H. D. Paul, Mrs. $. R. Waters, Mrs. G. w. Emerson, Mrs. Samuel Geer and Mrs. E. A. Faust.
 Salmon from Grosvenor Ely.
 Grosvenor Ely, who is away on a fishing trip in Maine. has sent to L. M. Carpenter, superintendent of the Ashland mills 17-pound salmon. MT. Carpenter has shared it with several friends. It was some salmon!
 Local Candidates for Baptism.
 A large number from the borough will go to PIainfeld Sunday afternoon to attend the rite of confirmation and baptism as administered by Rt. Rev. B. CampiOn Acheson. The service is 1t 3 o'clock. David and Margaret Hewitt two children of MT and Mrs. H. D. Hewitt, of this place, are among hose to be baptized.
 All the town felt young Friday when ] son of sunny Italy appeared on the streets with an enormous dancing pear. Young and old alike produced heir pennies and the bear did the rest. Not for IS years has a dancing bear been seen here.