Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-19
PLAINFIELD
Supper Served to $50 by Children of Mary Society-FIowers and Gifts for Rev. William A. keefe on 10th Birth day-A. C. A. Installation.

A most successful supper for the benefit of St. Johns parish was held in Krauss' hall Saturday evening, when members or the Children of Mary, as- sisted by the Rosary society, served supper to more than $50, eclipsing all previous suppers served by about 100 The hall was beautifully decorated and the six tables set were handsomely ar rayed with flowers. Supper was served from to o'clock.
 Following the supper, carnival was held, a number competing for prizes offered for the most comically attired man and woman. The winners were Joseph Morrisette and Miss Diana Bonnfn- The judges were Joseph Bel anger, Julian Martin and Frank Bel isle. During the evening musoeal se- iections were rendered by Krauss' or ehestra.
 It is estimated that s15o will be realized by the efforts of the follow Ing committee: Antenia Hebert, presi- dent, Blanche Guertin, Agnes Nolan. Miss Lambert, Rose Grenier, Diana Bonnin, Lena, Catherine and Selina Mitchell, Lillian Coffey. Aldenia Bed ard, Annie Dayon, Teresa Rayno. Levesque, Teresa Sullivan, Miss -Eoule, Albina Vincent, Evelyn Crooks, Florida Baril, Marie l.. Bernier, Mary Burke, Amelia Picnic, Mary and Laura. Du-
 
 Blanche Marcaurelle, Omalda Buliard, Victoria Derosier. Valida Martin, Miss Lee. Rose Brodeur, Miss Auger. Lily Marshall, Pauline Peltier, Yvonne
 Gift Presented Pastor.
 At the close of the supper Rev William A. Keefe, the beloved pastor of the church, was surprised when presented 40 American Beauty roses and a substantial gold purse by the parishioners, in honor of his 10th birth day, which occurred Saturday night The bouquet was presented by Miss Annie Dayon. and Miss Antonia He- bert, president of the Children of Mary, Lena Mitchell delivered the following address:
 Presentation Address.
 Reverend and Dear Father: It is an extreme pleasure to me to be chosen to express in the name of our society of the Children of Mary and of your grateful parishioners our respectful and sincere good wishes and congratu- lations on the occasion of your birth day.
 'Fwe avail ourselves of the oppor- tunity, dear Father, to assure you of our deep appreciation of your zeal for our spiritual and temporal welfare for which we: beg to offer you in our anu III IudI O1 llG -pdTlSnlOn6ES, who helped us to organize this cele- bration, our heartfelt gratitude. and as 8. token of which we ask you to accept this small gift which our society wish es to present you tonight. We ask you to consider the feeling which prompted this little token rather than Its value, and we pray that it may be given us to celebrate many happy re- turns of such an occasion as this
 May God leave you long to continue the good you have so well begun We renew our cordial good wishes for a most happy birthday and many happy returns"
 Acknowledged Gift.
 Although completely surprised, Rev. Fr. Keefe responded in his usual elo- quent manner, thanking the Children of Mary and his parishioners for their generous gift and gratitude. He said that he was pleased that the parishion- CTS were satisfied with his religious efforts and asked them to pray that God might help continue to satisfy his worthy parishioners.~
 A burst of applause followed Father keefe's words.
 bouquet and a gold piece were also