Norwich bulletin., 1918-07-15
ASHFORD
Celebration of Fourth of July Begins With Ringing of Bells and Ends With Burning of the kaiser-Ad- dress by Hamilton Holt.

The Fourth of July was celebrated in Eastford in a safe and sane way, first by the ringing of bells, followed by a parade led by the marshal of the day, Charles R. Tripp, who made an imposing appearance on his large white horse, decorated with. the Stars and Stripes mingled with the tri-color of France: A fife and drum corps fol- lowed The Junior Red Cross, com posed of school children, bearing a large United States flag, preceded a man sporting stovepipe hat and wheeling a baby carriage which con- tained little Marion Elizabeth. The carriage was decorated with red, white and blue and several placards. one reading T am small, but I can yell for liberty" The Girl Scouts and Red Cross nurses with their dog and about 30 Camp Eastford boys with their leader, Stanley Kelley, all in uniform were also in line.
 Henry BuelTs autotruck decorated in white with the motto, Do Your Bit contained the family. illustrating vari- ous occupations. Driven by Ariel Green, an OK team followed, containing vari ous grains and the words Win the War" and this attracted much at tention, as did also the mule teams. Several darkies driving large black and white OK harnessed to a two wheeled vehicle called forth much ap- plause Citizens in automobiles dec orated with the flags of the United States, England and France concluded the parade and these cars formed an attractive feature.
 At 130 D. m. Hamilton Holt of Woodstock, who has just returned from visit at the front, gave an ad- | dress at the Center church, relating some of his many thrilling experiences and observations during his trip abroad. He was listened to with much l interest.
 A pageant under the direction of Miss Janette Trowbridge was given on the Congregational church lawn, illus trating Humanity. impersonated by Mrs. Oliver Latham; Liberty, Mrs. George Bowen, and Justice. Miss Edith Wheaton, to whom the allied nations l bowed allegiance. The Food Supply, represented by Miss Virginia Bouck | the Red Cross. by Miss Minnie Jones French Warrior, Stanley Kelley, and 1 War Loan, Rev. Stanley Sherman, con tributed thetF part in the affair. There was ball game between North Windham and Eastford boys in which the North Windhams won.
 The Liberty chorus at p. m, led by MT. and Mrs. c. D. Sharpe of Putnam with Mrs Darwin Lewis as organist gave many selections on the Congre- gational church lawn. Then followed a community bonfire at which the kaiser was burned after being hanged in effigy.
 News of the Week.
 Ralph Davis and family of Putnam
 are at Welcome Davis for a time. Allie Marcy and family of Putnam
 called on friends in town Sunday. Mrs. J. R. Miller of West Thompson
 spent several days recently with he
 daughter, Mrs. Charles Clark, and thu
 latter's family.
 Miss Edna Buell. of Petersham visit
 ed relatives here recently. Rev. and Mrs. J. R. Miller, Edn; and Mildred Buell. were guests of Mrs
 Charles Clark on the Fourth. | Mrs. Oliver Latham of New York i
 at Okomover for the summer. t Mrs. Fred Bowen and Mrs. Edwar, s. Keith sang a duet at the Christian En
 deavor conservation service Sunda; l evening.