Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-08

Thames lodge, I. O. O. F., held in Stallation ceremonies at it's new lodge rooms at which the following were in stalled: Noble grand. Harry Erickson; ]; vice grand Melvin H. Furber; record ing secretary, Robert Patton; financial secretary, Dan D. Home; treasurer, c. Everett Chapman. The ceremonies were in charge of District Deputy Grand Master. aDniel w. Darrow of New London. After the ceremonies a social time with refreshments were enjoyed.
 Mrs. Ralph H. Melcer entertained the members of the Home Missionary society of the Methodist church, Thursday afternon.
 MT. and Mrs Ovelia Rheaume and child of Staten Island. N. Y. are guests at the home of MT. Rheaume's parents, MT. and Mrs. Richard Rhea- tune.
 Boatnen Feast.
 The Thames Motor Boat club mem bers enjoyed turkey supper on We'd nesday evening at their rooms at which every member of the club was
 Celebrated Birthdays.
 MT. and Mrs. Lyman Smith enter tained a party of friends in honor of Miss Ida Reynolds and Orrin Gay, day. Dinner was served, one of the delicacies served being a roast wild duck which was shot by MT. Smith. After dinner the time was pleasant with musical selections by MT. Gay on the violin and with vocal selec- tions with piano accompaniment by others present.
 Miss Dora Richards is visiting her sister, Mrs. John Cormean of New Haven.
 MT. and Mrs. Burke Hewett enter tained party of young folks Tues n saf aY-f E1nxxy cit and Fred Lathrop, students at Mt. Hermon school, who were spending their vacation at their homes. Games of various kinds were played and old fashioned dancing in the kitchen was much enjoyed. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Hewett. Leon Allen and brother Percy Allen, who spent the holidays with relatives in Black Hall. have returned home
 Mrs. Frank Everetts of Hartford spent a few days recently with her sister. Mrs. William Sisson.
 Sale of Oak Logs. Hadley Potter has sold number ank.
 Mr. and Mrs. William Beckwith are entertaining Mrs. Alice Staples and child of Bridgeport.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles Watson re- gently entertained for a few days MT. Watson's father John Watson of Allyn's Point.
 Mrs. Melvin Furber of Palmertown entertained the members of the Good Cheer Sunshine society Thursday aft ernoon. One member was voted in. Fair and Social. The fair and social given in Robert sons hall on Friday evening by St. largely attended. Cake, ice cream and candy were sold. A silk quilt was awarded William McMahon of Nor wich and the two dollars and a half gold piece went to Miss Margaret Sul- livan. Hickey's orchestra furnished music. About one hundred dollars was made.
 Harry Williamson, a student at Trinity college spent his holiday va cation at the home of his parents, Mr G and Mrs: Alexander Williamson.
 The Ladies Aid society which was to have met Wednesday afternoon postponed it's meeting until Thursday on account of the weather. Mrs. AL bert w. Avery entertained the ladies at her home at Hill Top.
 Miss Vera Aldrieh of .Attawaugan who has been spending few days the guest of MT. and Mrs. Leolin Com stock has returned home.
 Rendered. Reception.
 The members of the Baptist church rendered a reception to the Rev. W, H. Lakin and wife at the church on Monday night. An entertaining lit tie program of recitations with music was given. Ice cream and cake was served. The affair was under the supervision of the Ladies' Aid society.
 Pequot council, Knights of Colum- bus. held a meeting Sunday afternoon and apointed John Mahoney, Matthew J. Walsh, Joseph Hickey, John Cuddy, Edwin Curtin and Joseph St. Ger maine, Jr to arrange for the councils annual ladies night, which will take place Jan. 21.
 The Country club held a meeting on Tuesday night and appointed Henry St Germaine, Lewis La Bounty. Ely Clark and Joseph Hickey to arrange for the second social