Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-06

The funeral of Miss Eliza Geer, ss,
who died on Sunday, was held from
her residence in Poquetanuck Wednes-
day at IL a. m. Rev. w. #. White OF
Old Saybrook, a former pastor of the
Ledyard church, officiated, assisted by
pastor. A quartette from Ledyard
church, John M. Gray. Frederick w:
Burton, Mrs. William J. Allyn and
Mrs. Enos NJ Gray, sang Rock of Ages
end Shall We Gather at the River?
The house was filled with sorrowing
friends. The bearers were Isaac G..
Geer, Charles d. Geer, William Geer
and Albert Grinne1l, the last named a
nephew from Detroit, Mich, who was
the only near relative present. There
were many flowers. Burial was in the
family lot in Poquetanuck cemetery.
Miss Geer was the oldest member Of
Ledyard Congregational church, hav-
ing united with the church in 1898
built. By judicious and careful man
agement she became quite wealthy
She has contributed several times for
the support of her church which she
loved SO we'll
The nearest relatives are nephews
and nieces who live in the west.
Social and Personal.
Miss Olive Hiscox of Norwich is the
guest of Miss Florence Geer.
Mrs. Alfred j. Clark is the guest
for several days of Mrs. Fannie Clark.
Miss Ruth Baldwin is visiting rela-
return will visit relatives in Niagara
Falls. Miss Baldwin expects to be
gone about five weeks.
Mrs. Florence Spafford Of Glaston-
bury has come home to attend her
aunt, Mrs. DIN H Avery, who has
been i'll.
Christmas Concert.
Christr,as conrert WAS held in
the Congregational church Thursday
evening. The following program was
carried out: Singing, The Angels and
the Shepherds; Greeting, Henrietta
Main; singing, Hear the Happy Song;
Christmas Dream, Frieda Goodenough:
class exercises, by several girls; sing
ing, Rejoice, the Saviour Has Come;
Legend, George Blatherwick; singing,
While Shepherds Watched; A Little
Shepherd Boy, Leslie Holdridge; sing
ing, Sleep, Dear Little Child; recita-
the pastor, Rev. Mr.. Goodenough;
recitation, Henrietta Main; singing,
Christmas Bells Are Ringing. Mrs.
Henrietta Finnegan, assistant super
intendent of the Sunday school, had
charge of the exercises. Ice cream
and cake were served at the close.
Miss Annie E. Baldwin is enjoying
a vacation at her home in the Draw
Cr1dge district.
Mrs Everett Thompson was the
guest Friday of her aunt, Mrs. Fannie
Lamb Clark
New Years Party.
A New Years party was held at
the residence of Philip Book Sunday
evening. About 35 guests saw the
New Year ushered in. Refreshments
were served. The gathering proved
most enjoyable.
Arthur D. Barrett who is visiting
several weeks with her mother in New
York
Miss Marion Geer was the guest re-
Gently of her teacher, Miss Maria The
resa Gallup of Norwich.
Albert Clark of New Hampshire was
9. New Years visitor with his brother,
Joseph A. Clark.
School Committee Meets.
The regular meeting of the town
school committee was held at Ledyard
Center Tuesday afternoon. All the
members were present, with three SUI
pervisors. Mr.. Swift, Mr.. Lowell and
Mr.. Young. The chairman of each
committee reported and bills were ap-
proved and ordered paid. A survey
CT Ledyard and her schools was placed
in the hands Of the board by Super
VISOR Swift.
August Weiman and George Garabie.
two local boys, are employed in the
Hopkins & Allen plant in Norwich.
-Four pupils from district No. 4,
bridge and Carrie Main, are attending
a dTTyaU sol