Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-30
THE MoHEoAN FESTIVAL.
Direct Descendants of Mohegan In- dians Open The Wigwan Once Again.

Under unique enclosure made of interwoven white birch boughs, the the Mohesan church opened their an nual two days festival, known as the Wigwam. Wednesday.
 For fifty-seven years, near the har- vest time, crowds from far and near have been reunited under the hospi- table and friendly shelter of the Wig wam.
 Good cheer, in the way of succotash, clam chowder, sandwiches, and the famous Indian ''Yokeag" made of ful feature of the occasion, and this year sees no exception. At the entrance of the Wigwam tickets and a friendly welcome are of fered by Mir. Fielding, direct des- cendant of the Mohegan Indians
 After one has fairly entered, the at mosphere of good will is strongly felt, also. the attraction of the varions ta- hles. tastefully decorated with the fall flowers. golden rod. golden glow. as
 Especially appealing Is the food ta- hles, bountiful1y laden with cakes, doughnuts, cookies. etc. The ladies in charge are Mrs. Skeesucks and AIrs. Harris Hanging near is 9 patch work bed cover. pieced twenty seven years ago by the members of the society. The finely pieced work is a substan- tial memento of their perseverance and zeal A Red Cross quilt completed this year is on sale.
 Across from the food table is one covered with all sorts of fancy and useful articles. calculated to please the feminine visitors. Particularly inviting are the hand d-made baskets. and large shopping baskets. made by an Indian in Maine, also descendant of the Mohegans. Worthy of note is 2 bead necklace. after the Mohegan Indian pattern, male by one of the young ladies of the church. Assist ing at this table is Miss Hope Holden a member of the Camp Fire club dressed in Indian costume, making a very pretty Indian maid. Ladies in charge are: Mrs. Avery Mrs. Dol beare. and Miss Loretta Fielding.
 As no true festival is complete with out the fascinating grab bag, so if one but travel to the further end of the Wigwam. a generous one may be found with Miss Loretta Harris deal ing out prize in nearly every pack age.
 The candy table is well oatronized Mrs. Frances in charge. Mrs. E. C. Fowler Mrs. Meech and Mrs. Burke preside. over the ice cream.
 The thirsty ones are directed to Burrill Fielding. .Tr.. Earl Quidgeon and Leroy Fielding dispensers of soda watc~.
 Wandering along one soon comes to mat most important HeDdTlHienI-ln llitchen-a spot not SO attractive to the eye, but most attractive to the palate. The ones responsible for the good things forthcoming. are Mrs. F. C. Fowler, Mir. and Mrs. Burr:l Field ing. Mrs John Fielding. Mrs. Ouid- geon Miss De Wolff ATiS< Northdruft and Mrs. Lemuel Fielding.
 The Wigwart owes it's success to the following committee: Mrs. E. c. Fow- Ter chairman: MVs. Dolbeare, Mrs. Avery. Mrs. Skeesucks. Miss Gladys Quid seon and Miss Cynthia Fowler.
 The original founders of the AIole- gan Ladies' society, were Mrs. Baker Mrs. Matthews, and Mrs. Fiel iing.NThe only one of the three now alive is Mrs. Fielding.
 The society has dwindled down to about twenty five descendants of the Mohesan Indians.
 It is an interesting fact that the church. which is over one hundred years old. was never closed from the date of it's founding up to the pres ent time. Miss Lillian Daniels of New London now occupies the pull pit.
 If people are on the alert they may see some time in the future the Mo began Trail" as a moving picture man was the grounds.