Norwich bulletin., 1919-08-11
A. & N. CLUB POPULAR
 WITH SERVICE MEN

That the War Camp Community Ser
 vice is accomplishing worthy work
 in this city may be seen from the
 latest report of the community or
 ganizer on local activities. which has
 just been made public. In part the
 report is as follows:
 Instead of a gradual falling off in
 attendance and lack of interest in the
 Army and Navy Club by men in uni
 form during the heated period, quite
 the contrary has been the rule and the
 building seems to grow in popularity
 steadily.
 were to be given uu, but fortunately
 are being continued under the direction
 of Miss Kiiday of the Cooking Class,
 are proving ever increasingly popular.
 Speakers-In an attempt to interest
 the business and professional men of
 Norwich in what War Camp Com
 munity Service is doing and bring the
 civilian population in closer relation Smoker was arranged the present month and tnvitations' extended tO about fifty leading men of Norwich to meet a like number of sailors from the Submarine Base. About thirty at tended. A musical program was rem dered by members of the Bass CIef ably assisted by Miss Ella Potter, short talks by Chairman F. W. Cary Treasurer John NJ. Lee and Charlie Frink. MT. Frink proved especially
  ences overseas and particularly with refernece to the Lost Battalion in the Argonne Forest A pleasant social hour followed the speaking when light refreshments were served and cigars and cigarettes enjoyed by all. While the attendance was not as great as was hoped for still we feel a begin ming has been made that will, if con has been outlined for continuing these get-together meetings on a more practical plan and beginning Septen- Der 1st it will perhaps be deemed wise to hold them weekly.
 Dormitory-The Dofrnitory privileges are a great convenience and over the 1 week end many applicants for lodging 1 are turned away.
 American Legion-At the suggestion | of National Headquarters the Club | privileges have been extended to the | of the American Legion and ! Commander Herrick has expressed his | pleasure at being able to the l building Post Headquarters.
 Community Singing-On July 4th the | War Camp Community Service took lp with the Chairman of the Amuse- nent Committee of the Common Coun- sil the proposition of having Com cert on Union Square, permission was granted and arrangements perfected. Prof C. D. Geer was secured to act Is leader, publicity through paid ad-
 | fred window cards and general news tems urged the public at large to as- list in making the celebration the sue :ess it proved to be. One thousand Service Song Sheets were distributed " the Boy Scouts.
 Mohegan TraiEUpon the second anniversary of the opening Of the fohegan Trail, War Camp Commun-t ty Service issued a folder giving his- orical information covering Norwich, I 2 Jew London, also the names of the |, arious clubs where Service men canf t eel at home, as well as the names of { hurches,s hotels, restaurants and other T ecessary information Of value to Ser- C ice men and the general public. ! through the Information Booths in T few London these folders are being \ iven wide circulation, copies have c cen sent the Submarine Base, Hotels nd Restaurants. | Improvements and Repairs-The in- V srior of the Club haA been carefully 'oked after during the month. The a afiors have been newly decorated, the lmb waiter has been removed, billiard lble recovered, furniture repaired, ont door step that was badly worn as been repaired, new. electric signi as been suspended from front of & orch, new Aag-and flag pole, electric . m, new screens for front door and A indows. new ice-water tank installed R
 front hall. and everything done to D ake the Club popular with the boys
 uniform and a credit to Norwich. = trough Agent CeAtes a request has nl zen made to have the outside of a Hiding painted.
 Community Center for Giris-rhe .. rls Center has received every neees- u ry attention in order that 1t may be dl sPt up te high state Of efficiency. Ds ectfic fans have been installed in sr ariy all the rooms. pianos have been m ned, screens provided for windows, s- water tank and other necessary n, rchasas made for the comfort and m l1vessjenee of tks menbePe. LbS Tho 4r& NM iHazsatste Carey lw