Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-09
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Old Folks corcert-statement of Me- mortal Day Expenditures Shows Ball. anee-Canvass for Red Cross--Young Patriots Enlist.

The old folks concert Friday even ing in the Methodist church to raise money for the sum pledged to the Y. M. c. A. fund was largely attended. About $20 was realized. The rooms were decorated and a very entertain ing program of musical selections was given. Colonial costumes were worn by those taking part in the chorus. Among those who had solo parts were Miss Huggard, Miss Louise Long. Mrs. Miss Alice Ramage, Mrs. William Cousins, Charles Carlyle. The success of the affair was largely due to Miss Memorial Day Expenses. John Lynch, chairman of tfac Memo rtai day observance committed. has made the following report of expenses: Basance from last year, $2a 20; ccllec- lions made this year. $sS!10: total, for Special esasl oars for orS mifisianen 1 and coast guard. automobile for c. A. R. veterans, band, flags, bunting, etc., S107;' balance, $1s.30.
 M5ss Annie Hooper. after several wes1fs spefSt with her etster. Mrs. Hen ry Dart, left Friday to spend 6 few days with friends in Rockville previ- ous to going to her home in Arlington. Mass. I-
 Leave for Fort sIoour1.
 Henry Javoie and Bennie Bonvi1ie have enlisted in the field artillery. leaving town Wednesday. They will go to Fort Sfocun, N. r., for tratn- ing.
 their cottage in Florida. have returned home.
 Deeen Club Wins.
 The final game in the two-mAn pool tournament was played off and result ed in q score of 500 to 434 for the Decem club.
 Surprise Party.
 About thirty boy and girl friends of Miss Katherine Hickey gave her pleasant surprise at her home in Pe- and dancing provided entertainment. Miss Madeline WaIsih rendered piano solos and Miss Ida Bonvi1Ie gave man dofin selections which were enjoyed by an. Sandwiches, cake, fruit and lemonade were served.
 Canvass for Red Cross.
 The organization of branch of the Red Cross society was begun last week. Mrs. Ralph H. Melcer, who has taken the matter up has been very active and a large number have already eS- rolled. Mrs. Alice P. Mitchell has tenants of whom Mrs. J. Y. Miller of Uncasville, Miss Ruth Long, Miss Ella Rosenbaun. Miss Gertrude Rogers, Miss Quinn, Mrs. LeGrand Chappef,
  Center are making a house to house canvass. A gift of $50 from the Thames Speciality company was very pleasing to the promoters of the work.
 Chorister Resigns. Mrs. Thomas Spiers of New London, who has been choir leader at the Methodist church for the past three years. has resigned. Mrs. Spiers or ganiZed the present choir and has been active in arranging musical programs for various church entertainments and concerts. MT. and Mrs Charles Burgess. Miss Vera Burgess and Walter 6ureess were weekend visitors with relatives in Providence, making the trip by au- tomobile.
 Mrs. Ray woodmansee entertained the Ladies' Aid Society at her home Wednesday afternoon.
 MT. and Mrs. Walter Jeffers enter talned over the weekend Mir. and of Jewett City.
 Recent Enfistnnents.
 Adelaid P Marcoux and George Al len have enlisted in the field artillery, Edmond Killeen. Samuel Rogers, Frank Craig, enlisted in the Coast Artillery, Paul Cloutier in the navy, Robert Dodds and Harold Gustafson in the Coast Guards. Others who have enlisted previously are expecting to leave this week for Fort S.ocum.
 Mrs. A. J. Phillips and Mrs. Hubert G. Dart were in Stafford Springs at tending the annual convention of the Woman's Home Missionary Society
 District Meeting.
 Monday and Tuesday there will be q meeting of the district ministers held in the Methodist church. It is expected about forty ministers will be present. Monday there will be serv- ices during the afterneBn and eye ming. Tuesday there will be services morning and afternoon
 The cottage prayer meeting this week Tuesday evening was held at the home of Mrs. Charles Rogers
 At the meeting of the Good Cheer Sunshine Society plans for an enter tainment and bazaar were talked over Mrs. Herman Johnson and son, of Norwich are guests oe Mrs. Johnson's parents, MT. and Mrs. Moses Hart.