Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-26
BALTIC.
Farewell Reception Rendered Clarence
 Stevens "Wednesday Evening.

Wednesday evening MT. and Mrs John c. Stevens rendered a farewell reception to their son, Clarence, and two Baltic boys, Fred Malzacker and George Rocheleau. Previous to their leaving this (F'riday) morning for Camp Upton N. Y, where they go in to training in the National Army. The corridor of the Stevens home was. in patriotic adornment Red, white and blue bunting was festooned from the entrance to the dining room. A large electric light displaying the national colored illumined the corridor A large service flag presented Mr Stevens was placed in the centert of the hall and was lighted by red, white and blue electric lights. American flags, mountain laurel and ferns adorned the walls The dining room was dec orated with laurel, palms and Ameri can flags. Placed above the table was a large bell representing the third Liberty loan. Inserted in this bell were varied colored lights.
 Following the first part of the pro- gramme the guests assembled in the dining room where delicious supper was served. An orchestra played na- tiona1 airs. Each guest received a. small American flag and a carnation on entering the diniag hall. On either end of the table were placed Ameri- can Beauty roses and carnations.
 The second part of the musical pro- gramme opened with vocal solo The Sunshine of Your Smile, by Charles Garrett. Mir. Garrett in a pleasing voice rendered for an encore Keep the Home Lights Burning.
 The Misses Hasler of Taftville gave a number of vocal solos, Ernest Erickson of Norwich and Miss Ruby Erickson of Baltic sang Good Bye, Good Luck, God Bless You, During the evening the orchestra played pa triotic airs. There also was a number of selections on the Victrola.
 MT. Stevens was presented a wrist watch. service flag, comfort kit, blan- ket, shirt, leather money belt, hand kerchlefs and a shaving outfit. He heartily thanked the donors for their appreciated gifts.
 The following were present: Mr. and Mrs. William Cullen. Baltic. MT. and Mrs. l.. H. Ordway. Taftyille. MT. and Mrs. Nervagno. Wi1limantic: MT. and Mrs. James Roberts, Baltic: Mrs. Roy Baltic; Mir and Mrs. Pier son, Baltic; Miss Maude Curvence. Baltic; Miss Louise Wardel. Baltic; MISS Alme BrleflY, Baltic; Miss Mar garet Lillie, Baltic: Joseph Gates. of Greeneville; Ernest Erickson. Nor wich; Floyd Tiffney, Galtic: Charles Garrett. Baltic: John WaIlman, Syra- cuse. N. r.; George Rocheleau. Jew ett City; Fred Malzocker. Baltic: Miss Dorothy Masler and Miss Mary Has Ter of Taftville.
 In the music room three American flags representing the three Baltic boys going into the service today. were suspended from the ceiling.
 Mrs. Stevens was assisted in re- ceiving by Mrs. William Cullen and Mrs. James Roberts of Baltic. The decorations were in charge of Mrs. Cullen.
 The Star Spangled Banner and America. sung by the guests, con cluded a very enjoyable evening.
 MT. Stevens has resided in Baltic for number of years and has made many friends.
 Notes.
 William McGill and Joseph McMann were guests at a party given in Will limantic Thursday night,
 A number from this village attend ed social in Sterling Thursday eve ming.