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Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-25
.IEWEu CITY

z The Christmas concert and tree of the Baptist church was held Christ mas eve. A large number of merry folks. young and. old, were present to enjoy the general good time. The pro- gramme included. Hymn 126; respon- sive reading; prayer; solo, Emma Dearnley; welcome, Mildred Gilbert; recitation, Ruby Gray: carol, junior choir; recitation. Willie Franklin; rec itation,s John Harris: carol by Mrs. Browns class; My Speech, Faure Rainville; What Would You Like to Be? Chester Sweet; Vice Versa, Ruth Cathcart; duet, Misses Vera Me Broome and Nettie Haddad; recita- tion, Beatrice Cathcart recitation, by Morton Brown;f carol by primary class; Our Allies Greetings, repre- senting England, Italy, France and America. bound together by love. Those taking part, Ellen Prior, Kath leen Dearnley, Rose Crumb, Nettie H addad, Violet Harris followed by gifts from the tree.
 Elsie Ferguson in The Marriage 1 Price, Xmas day., Ashland club.-adv. J. R. Tracy, assistant purser of the Lampost and Holt lines, Vasari, is wis., iting at his home in Jewett City for a l few days. On the, Vasari's arrival in New York her captain, officers and | ships company were presented a tab l let by the first cabin passengers in recognition and appreciation of the efficient handling of the ship from | Liverpool to New York during the toughest weather experienced on the ] Atlantic in forty years. 1 The Riverside grammar school is closed for the holiday recess until Jan. 5.
 William Jodoin and Miss Mary Werle were married at the Baptist church Tuesday evening by Rev. My ron D., Fuller.
 Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Watt and son
 of Groton, and Dr. and Mrs. John C. Jennings of Boston are at Dr. G. H Jennings for Christmas.
 Misses Martha Boutwell, of Hartford
 and Bessie Bothwell of New Jersey
 are at David BothWelrs
 Mir sand Mrs. F. J. Davan of New
 York are guests of MT. and Mrs. Ed
 mond Jodoin at their home on the East Main highlands.
 Miss Ethel Burdick, of Mystic, is al
 her parents home on North Main
 street.
 Mir and Mrs. Herbert Wheelock ot New London are at MT. and Mrs. H N. Wheelock's on Main street.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-25
CHESTERFIELD

The young folks of this place have been enjoying skating the latter part of the week.
 Miss Edith Hornbeck of East Lyme was a recent caller on Florence Pow CTS.
 School in the Twelfth district closed Friday for two weeks vacation. An entertainment was given in the af- ternoon with a Christmas tree for the children.
 Mrs. Izzie Kaplan and daughter Ethel are visiting friends in New York.
 Leon Kaplan, who has been on a transport for foreign countries, is home on ten-day furleugh. E.
 Mrs. George Comstock and Miss Ruth Morgan, were business callers in New London the first of the week.
 Miss Hattie Escowitz, teacher at Walnut Hill. is i'll at her home with pneumonia.
 Mrs. Edward Walden and children were callers in North Lyme Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-25
SOUTH GRISWOLD

MT. and Mrs. Benjamin w. Young of Willfmantic spent the week -end with local relatives.
 The auction of G. A. Brand Satur- day was well attended.
 MT. and Mrs. G. A. Brand left Satur- day for Norwich where they will live with MT. and Mrs., Theodore s. Brand
 Frederick and Elmer o. Burdick transacted business in Norwich Tues day.
 Mrs. Maurice L. ChizzoIla, of Mon treal, is the guest of her parents, MT and Mrs. Ernest Luther.
 The Christmas service at the loca church was well attended. The Sun- day School hour was devoted to ex. ercises and singing by the children and the distribution of gifts from a well laden tree. The pastor received gift of S25 with the good wishes o1 his pariShioners
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-25

her parents in Pirsslieid, Mass. Mrs. George Worden left Wednesday morning for Pittsfeld, Mass, to visit with relatives.
 Mrs. L. R. Olin- of Main street is visiting with. relatives in Hartford.
 Mrs. Elizabeth Caisse and little son of Carey street are visiting relatives in oston ovBer Christmas.
 Miss Alice Chase. is visiting with relatives and friends in Boston, Mass.
 Robert White left Wednesday for New York city for over the holidays.
 Mrs. Joseph Gaudreau of John street is visiting in Hartford.
 Mrs. Mary Kirby of Jackson street is visiting with relatives in Provi- dence, R. I.
 ,. Elmer Norton of the Worcester Tech is spending the Christmas re- cess at the home of his parents. MT. and Mrs. Clark Burnham of North Hampton are visiting relatives on Pleasant street.
 Mr. and Mrs Henry Beauregard of Lebanon avenue are visiting relatives in Hartford. .4
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-25
WEEKAPAUG

The Ocean View ". c. T. U. met on Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Emily Chapman at her home in Westerly with six members and three visitors present. The president being absent, Mrs. Mary Chapman, vice presidnt, opened the meeting by the reading of Psalms. After the business meeting a very interesting report of the Ma tional Convention was given by Mrs Louise Babcock, of Avondale. Mrs. Chapman and her daughter Cora, served delicious refreshments and a social time was enjoyed.
 Hobart B. Ayers. who has been spending a few days at his farm, has returned to his home imp Pittsburgh, Penn.
 E. Val Huntington, who has been away on a short vacation has return ed to his duties on the Hillandale farm.
 The cold weather of the past few days has completely frozen Quono- ehontaug pond which is seldom seen frozen ove- 90 early in the winter
 Mrs. Josephine Collins and daughter Susan are to leave town Monday for New Jersey, where Mrs. Collins will sperd part of the winter with her two daughters, who are teaching school there
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-25
ANNOUNCEMENTS
 DAVIS THEATRE.
Your complete shows today.

-Four complete shows today. Charles Ray will pleasantly surprise even his most ardent admirers in his latest Paramount t-Artcraft picture, The Egg Crate Wallop,''' 2 which open ed at the Davis theatre last night for a Christmas special attraction. The picture and wholesomeness that ist craracteristic of a Ray vehicle It tells a dramatic story expertly enactedS by cast above the average. The &story opens in the kind of. atmosphere the youthful star can make live before your eyes-the little country town. MT Kay is the assistant express agent in love with pretty Kitty, his. bossis daughter. Then Fate, in the shape sof the theft of s2.oOo from the, express | office dashes him out of his idra1 sur rcundings and into the studio df a prize light promoter. And right here what was nice little bucolic yarn be comes a big drama full of surprises
 thrills and cheers. g
 | Charles Ray shows a new and de- ilghtful versality. Incidentally, he {ex-
 hibits a wallop in his good right aim
 that would do credit to a profession al. The climax of the story is in the prize ring. Here; Ray goes five fuz
 rious rounds to asskneekout with an
 experienced opponent, who, accord ing to the story, IS the real thief Of the money For faitfifulness of repro auction and excitement, this scene is one of the best ever screened.
 l The other big feature on this pro-
 gramme is little Rhodes in "Thes Blue
 Bonnett,' a part story of Salva-
 tion Army Lass that you will surely
 like, because it is true Ito life "A
 Luck Dogs Day is the comedy to com plete this big holiday bill. Don't forget four complete shows today, starting
 at 1.S0 p. m.. 3.15, SIS and SIS.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-25
WAURECAN

An entertainment was held at e the schoolhouse Friday afternoon by the pupils of the different grades. There was a Christmas tree and Santa Claus distributed gifts to all. There was special music, Florence Leach giving violin solo. The teachers. MT. Car ter and Miss Rogers, received warm praise for the pleasant affair, much enjoyed by the pupils and their friends.
 Tre Windham Co. Association of Ministers at the church Tuesday. Dec. 16, there were nine present; dinner was served by the L. B. Society in the chapel
 At the church Sunday, special Christmas music was given the pastor preaching an excellent sermon. At the Sunday school an orchestra with or gan led the school in singing Christ mas carols. At , p. m. there was concert by the children of the Sunday school, in charge of Mrs. Gertrude | Tracy and Miss Dorothy Atwood Af- c9ntata, The Rope of the World l (Sehenker) sopranos, Mrs. c. Tracy, Mrs. B. Luesle. Mrs. F. Leavens. Mrs. l A. NJ. Tracy. Alton, Mrs. II. K. Loring, | Mrs. Genevien Leach and Mrs A. | Mott: tenors, E. Avery, R. Bethel, II. Wignoll bases, J. S. Westcott and A. Mott.
 Miss Agnes Lofgren died at her home here Dec. 4th, after several months illness. Miss Lofgren was a devoted and faithful Christian woman q member of the Wauregan CongEega- tional church and Sabbath school where she will be much missed. She leaves an aged mother. six brothers, | Tto0.oa and Alfred. who with one sister, Olga, live at home.
 The funeral was held at the church Saturday at ? D. m. The choir sang two hymns. which Miss Lofgren loved 0, Love Which Will Not Let Thee Go and Will There Be Any Stars in My Crown. The bearers were her six brothers. There were beautiful flora
 forms. Burial was at Evergreen cem- etery Central Village. in the family lot
 F. s. Lamb has resigned as overseel of the cloth and slasher rooms and ha.
 moved his household goods to Soutf
 Attleboro, Mass, where he has pur. chased a home. MT. Lamb was pre-.
 scented a beautiful gold watch; suita
 bly inscribed by the Wauregan com
 pany in appreciation of his long ana faithful service of SS years. R. Bethel of Exeter, N. H., ha. moved into the tenement recently va
 cated by MT. Lamb and will succee, him as overseer of cloth and slashei rooms at the Wauregan company
 mills. There was a meeting of the F. M society at the parsonage Friday after
 noon. Miss Helen Atwood gave an in
 teresting talk on the Northfeld meet ing which she attended. The init
 boxes were opened and added to tn treasury contents.
 Fred. Berdstrom and Donald Cou
 tiere Of Yale are home for the vaca tion.
 Phillips Johnson is spending his va cation at home from the gunner
 school, Washington. Conn. Norman Harvey of the Bliss Elec trical school. Washington, D. C., is a
 A. Mott's for his vacation.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-25
BRIEF. STATE NEWS

MiddietoWn.-A Philadelphia Wes- leyan- dinner will be held in the roof garden of the Bellevue Stratford ho- tel, Broad and Walnut streets, Jan. 3.
 New Britain.-Joseph Wiseltier, for several years art education director of the public schools. has resigned, and his successor will be chosen at an early dRte; when Mir. Wiseltier will be released.
 Middietown. = The police dog brought here from France braved the shot and shell of the German army and came out alive, says the Evening Press. Today the baggage room cat staged a. drive and the dog retreated at the rate of about one mile a min ute.
 Waterburv.-Monday evening at o'clock the parishioners of St. Mar garets church held a reception in the school hall in. honor of the pastor, Rev. Edward J. Brennan, who cele- brated the 25th anniversary of his or dination to the priesthood.
 Thomasten.-The foremen of the Seth Thomas Clock company won the second session of the pinochle tourna- ment from the Plume & Atwood fore men at the foremen's club rooms on Elm street. by 1880 points The score
  Thomas 4o.215, Plume & Atwood s. E535. r
 Hartford-Lorenzo D. Converse. for nearly 40 years pension clerk in the adjutant generals office. has been re. tired under the state pension law. He is a veteran of the Civil war and Is 7S years old. He served in the general assembly of 1884 representing Wind sor, his home town
 New Britain-A little gypsy girl baby, with olive skin, brown eyes and black hair. has been deserted at the New Britain General hospital, and the police and charity officials are seeking the mother. Lena Uwinch, a native of | Europe. The child was born at the hospital Nov. 21. and the mother re- mained there about two weeks. Brideepost. = Municipal observance of Christmas took the form of a re- vival of the English custom of carol singing on Christmas eve. The mu- nicipal board of recreation nerolled | 900 persons who were divided into bands of 100 to sing old time carols in the various parts of the city.
 Saybrook-In recognition of his services as assistant at St. Charles church, Bridgeport, for IS years. Rev. 1 James V. Hussion. who was appointed pastor of St. Johns church. Saybrook. | several weeks ago. was presented a 1 testimonial of 8 060 at a farewell re- l ception rendered him by the parish toners at St. Charles school hall
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-25
BOLTON

The Bolton postofdce was moved Saturday from the old w. c. White place, where it has been about 40 years, to Miss Adelia. N. Loomis'. one fourth mile south. The postofice was kept at this same place many years ago for a long period. -@ There was no service at the Con- gregational, church Sunday last. Rev. Frank K Abbott is. spending a fort night in Wilkesbarre. Pa, with his wife and children, who are there at Mrs. Abbotts parents while Mrs. Ab- bolt is recuperating after long ill., ness.
 Mrs. Annie Von Deck, who has been in South Manchester for a time. was called to New York by the death of her brother, Frederick Reichard. Mrs. Von Deck has not returned yet.
 Miss Jennie Pasani. teacher in the Center school, gave a Christmas pro gram. in Grange hall Friday after noon. The entertainment was well carried out and. enjoyed by the audi ence. Miss Pasani is snending the vacation at her home in Rhode Island.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-25
BREED THEATRE,

Earle Williams heads the special hol- day bill at the Bred theatre today in "The Wolf" a picturization, of the fla nous play by Eugene Walters which was a sensation for several seasons on Broadway and on eour. MT. Will jams is seen at his best in the char acter of a French Canadian trapper. The role is a little out of his usual line,t but he proves that he is capable of handling a character away from the drawing room and club in the most natural manner. In fact the whole company lives the scenes and the production becomes a living pulls ating reality, a life story "shot" while it was being enacted upon the stage of life. .cf y.
 Evelyn Greedy will also be seen in Me and Captain Kidd" one of the most original love stories you ever heard of and Harold Lloyd in Count the Votes will complete the bill
 Four shows today. at 1.3o, 3, els, and S15.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-25
MYSTIC

The pupils of the Mystic Academy, under the direction of their teacher, Miss Joana Burnett presented short sketch entitled League of St. Nicho- las, Wednesday at ? D. m. Following was the programme: Song, Hark, the Herald Angels Sing, school; recita- tion. The Day of Days, Elizabeth Grady; solo, o, Come All Ye Faith full, Clarence Beauchamp; song. While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks, by school; Holy Night, grade 8: League of St. Nicholas: Mother Stella De fossers; Betty. Eleanor Knowlton; Louis Kinney; Cosetti. Dorothy Gray; Carola, Harriet Backus; Picano, Doris Perkins; Johnny, Charles Brown; Santa Claus Royce Wolfe; chorus, Lula Arnold, Millen Frusher, Clarence Beauchamp, Frank Bradley, Virginia Frusher, Harry Holiday, Isabel Hermes, Wanda Modres, Carroll Kee- Ter, Kenneth MacGregor, Jane Lath- rop, Ernest Smith, Ida Belle Sebas- tian, Elizabeth Staplins; song, o. Lit tie Town of Bethlehem.
 Mrs. Lances of School street has re- turned from a visit in New York.
 Mrs. George c. Lane and two sons have left for Stafford Springs where Mr. Lane is in business.
 | Mrs. Thomas W. Ryley and chil- dren, Roger and Blanche, of New Ha- ven, are visiting Mrs. Ryley's parents, MT. and Mrs. George'W, Keigwin, on Haley street.
 Miss Sarah Greer. daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Jerome. Greer. leaves Dec. 31 for New Haven to act as instruc- tor of music in settlement work in the Deaconess Home
 Miss Alice Bobby and Miss Pearl Es- | tey of Rhode Island State Hospital are ] spending Christmas with MT. and Mrs. Robert Adamson.
 Miss Florence Puddington of Prov | idence is a Christmas guest of MT and Mrs. s. B. Mckenzie.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-25
Norwich Bulletin. WiIIimantie Of. flee, g Church St. Telephone 115.

About two hundred of Willimantic juniors who live in houses with chim- neys too small for Santa Clause to climb down, were entertained at the Old Arrnory tar1 on Valley street, on Wednesday night by members of the Willimantic Welfare Bureau, who have given the needy children of the cty Christmas for many years past.
 The children gathered at the hall at seven thirty o'clock Christmas eve and assembled about the piano to sing Christmas carols that they had learn ed either in their Sunday or day schools. Miss Myrtle Jordan ac- companied the children on the piano and led in the singing. Following the singing of calors the youngsters were entertained with a number of delight ful Christmas stories told in way of which Rev. Harry $. McCready, pastor of the First Congregational church, is master. 44.f
 At this moment, Santa Claus, inn personated by Master Dick Attardo, arrived at the hall and finding that every child present was in his good book, proceeded to have remembrance es distributed. among the assemblage, Each child was presented gift, such
 
 a toy of some kind. In addition the children received an orange, and a bag containing candy and pop corn. As the children moved forward in line to get their presents. Miss Jordan play ed march on the piano. The chill dren were entertained for a short time before dispersing.
 Many of the presents received for distribution came from individuals and the money with which the remaining gifts were purchased was given to the Welfare Bureau by classes from the Baptist and Congregational Sunday schools. Other gifts of money came from persons not wishing to disclose their names. The hall in which the entertainment was held had been gay ly decorated with bunting and the large Christmas tree which stood at one end of the hall was adorned with various colored electric lights loaned to the Welfare Bureau by two local dealers in electrical supplies. The presents given the children were hung on the tree and piled high on the floor be meath. while the overflow was display ed on tables on either side of tho tre.
 The work of decorating and arrang.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-25
EAST WOODSTOCK

Miss Louise Lindman is spending three weeks vacation. with her parents. She is a freshman at Connection col lege for women.
 Mrs. B. E. Eddy has been visiting her brother EYeret Adams in Boston and her mother, Mrs. Adams. at Mil ler's Falls, Mass.
 Vernon Wethall End arrived home from his western trip Friday night. He has visited relatives in Ohio, Missis- sippi and Kansas leaving early in September.
 Miss Nellie Pratt has returned and is staying with J. D. Aldrich for a few weeks.
 Mrs. Flora Killam and daughter Harriet are spending the holidays at Fairhaven, Mass.
 The annual Christmas entertain ment and social win be held Wednes day evening at the church i'll charge of the superintendent, Mrs. L. II Lindman and her assistants.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-25
LYME

Mrs. Lindley Hosford is entertain ing guests from Hartford.
 Schools closed Friday with Christ mas trees.
 Miss Ada Harding of Derby and Miss Ora Harding of Radcliff college Mass. are spending the holidays with their mother. Mrs. Ida Harding.
 MT. and Mrs. Lodowick Bill spent the day last Sunday in Deep River.
 Mrs. John Comstock of Hadlyme is visiting her mother, Mrs. Bigelow.
 Icehouses in town are being filled this week.
 Neighbors of Edward LaPlace had a chopping bee for him last Monday Judge, Marvin gave the wood and ter cords were cut and carted. MT. La Place has been i'll since last fall, but is able to sit up now.
 Some fine eels are being caught through the ice on the coves
 MT. and Mrs. Ernest Clark of Deer River were callers in Sterling City Sunday last.
 Leland Wood of Manchester called on his grandmother, Mrs. Mary Tiff fany, last Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-25
PLAINEI]ELD-

Charles Patterson. who is an ex-A. D. F. soldier and who enlisted in the navy few months ago, is home on leave for seven. days.
 party was given Miss P. Peltfers Monday at her home. Those who att tended were Misses ESilda Marshall, Lillian Marshall, Henrietta Burby,' Rosabelle Lavigne, Laura Lamothe. Marion Lee, Julia Lee and Mrs. M. Lee. also Lionel Raymond. Games were played and refreshments were served. Music was furnished by Miss Lillian Marshall. All enjoyed the evening.
 Private Henry Bicknell of Camp Dix is visiting friends here.
 Miss Fabiola Hull was business, caller in Norwich Tuesday.
 Leo Bernier was a caller in Moosup. Tuesday afternoon.
 Homar Hebert has returned to work after being i'll three months.
 The American Veterans of Foreign Wars had a meeting at the D. A. c. club room Monday evening. Chief Recruiting Deputy H. A. White of Providence gave the boys a very in teresting address concerning the American Veterans of Foreign Wars. He told the local boys that they were getting along very well for the time they have been organized They have 21 members. and seven more gave their names after the lecture.
 The American Veterans of Foreign Wars is an organization formed in the United States by the comrades who fought in the Mexican war in 184S, | campaign of Cuba and Porto Rico in 1893, Philippines of 1899, China in 1900, Nicaragua and Hayti, San Do- mingo, Vera Cruz, and the present European wars Among it's individual members such red d-blooded Americans as the late Colonel Roosevelt. General John ]. Pershing. Lieutenant General Hunter Liggett, Major General George E. Duncan, Lieutenant General Rob Gorgas and Major General Clarence Edwards. All the men who fought in France have been invited to join the local organization. The local organ ization wants to keep in touch with returned soldiers and help them in eery way possible. The Veterans of | Foreign Wars of the. United States hope to hear from any comrades ir any surrounding towns wishing tC join this organization. Post Private Joseph Albert Vanase. Adjutant Hen ry Roberge Commander Joseph P Maloney, Senior Vice Commander James Muldoon, Junior Vice Com mander Elzar Cotnoi Officer of the Day Nelson Greenwood. Color Ser geant Stephen Wood, Chaplain Franl Vandale, Sentinel Joseph Lzebreque
 Outpost Henry Smith and Quarter master Samuel Jabot are officers O the local post; which is open to al Windham county and outside veter
 ans who wish ot join. The charte fee is $1 and monthly dues 25c.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-25

Miss Margaret Daly had Christ mas tree for the pupils of the South school last week Thursday evening.
 The young people of St. Mary's Episcopal church. South Manchester, gave a play in Bolton hall Saturday evening which was followed by dancing and refreshments. The pro ceeds were for the benefit of the i- brary
 Russell Lee is out after his recent illness.
 MT. and Mrs John H. Massey's four children have been i'll. Miss Ruth Jones is spending the holidays in Hartford with relatives. Miss Elizabeth C. Sumner is at home from the New Haven school of gymnastics for the Christmas vaca- ton.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-25
USOUEPAUGH

Mir. Gaisford preached at the church Sunday morning.
 Leonard Joslin and grandson Of Exeter were callers here Monday evening.
 Mrs. I. M. Kenyon and Mrs. Eva F. Webster spent Monday at West King ston.
 There is to be a public entertain ment and Christmas tree at West Kingston chapel Saturday evening. The Sunday schools at Usquepaugh and West Kingston are planning to give the children a good time
 Chauneey Barber of Exeter was a caller here Wednesday.
 E. E. Pierce of Wakefield was here Wednesday afternoon.
 J. s. Lamond was in Providence Wednesdaq
Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-25
LIBERTY HILL.

Mrs. James M. Clarke fell and broke her wrist and injured her shoulder The doctor put her arm in plaster cast. She says it does not pain her and is able to be up. Mrs. Clarke is S4 years old.
 The Christmas bee and entertainment will be at the hall, Christmas eve. There will be q drama entitled NO Cure No Pay" singing and recitations also gifts for the children from the tree. A sum of money has been col lected to send to the Armenian suf- ferers.
 Miss Vera Parker local teacher has gone to her home in Auburn, Maine to spend the holidays.
 A collection was taken at the church Sunday for the American Missionary Association.
 During the cold wave just past the mercury dropped 10 to 14 below zero, according to locality.