Norwich bulletin., 1920-02-16
NORWICH TOWN

mornings that they require feeding early, or better still, to have a sup ply of food on the feeding places ear ly in the evening. They will usually come for it from six to ten o'clock in the morning and from about two un- til four in the afternoon. The blue jay cannot now even find the acerns that it loves so well and eats pieces of. bread like a hungry tramp. Sup plies are gone almest as soon as put on the shelf, The naturalist, Bur roughs, predicted a cold winter be- cause in Northern Maine two Arctic birds were seen, birds never seen so far south before, fine brown creeper so small. that it does not seem possi- ble it can stand the cold is still climbing up infested trees in search of larvae. It Is so like the color of the bark of the maple that except when on the move it would hardly be noticed. The hairy and downy woodpeckers have bored many open ings about the size of a pipestem in the trees near homes Up Town, in search of ants hibernating. The dcwny woodpeeker will come to the window sill and peck on the glass, and apparently wonder why it can't get to the growing plants inside. Its somewhat sharp note can be heard often through the winter day. Bird observers note that the downies, said to be the best of their species for ridding trees of insects are keen at finding the infested trees. The hairy woedpecker is one and one-haH times larger than the downy, but the color ing is alike.
 At the Sheltering Arms, Lincoln Day was observed in pleasant man. ner with special festivities for Miss Katharine Brennan, whose birthday fell on February 18th, as well as did that of the Great Emancipator. The house was attraetively decorated with national celors. A favorite din- ner of Miss Brennan was served to all at noon. At supper time ice cream was served. A birthday cake with lighted candles and Miss RFen- mans initials, also the date of her birth on the fFostins, was eonspieu- ous on the table. Miss Brennan was able to come down to the dining room for both meals At intervals during the day there were pleasant birthday reminders. which included callers, gifts, and post card greetings, from friends in and out of town. In the evening there was a VictroIa concert, which was enjoyed by all in the home who are reported by the mat ron, Mrs. Olive Ellis, to be quite well at present. Miss Brennan, who has been member of the home for near ly three years, was born at Harve de Grace, Md, in 1899.
 Saturday afternoon Mrs. Thomas Smith. of Elm avenue, delightfully."- entertained at g Valentine party for her little daughter, Florence, in hon or of her birthday which date falls on Tuesday, F'ebFuary 1Tth. Those pres ent were Thelma Marsh, Rose Schwenk, Beatrice and Albert Smith of Norwich Town, also Marion Spear and Janet and Thomas Clifford of the city, These young people were ac- companied by their mothers. The af- terneon passed pleasantly with games. In the peanut hunt Beatrice Smith and Rose Schwenk won first prizes and the consolation award went to Thomas Clifford. The prize winners in pinning the tail on the donkey were Beatrice Smith first and Janet Clifford consolation. In the cen ter of prettily arranged table was a birthday cake with three candles and at each plate a dainty Valentine favor. Mrs. Smith served sandwiches, cake and cocoa assisted by her sister, Miss Beatrice Freeman, of the East Side. Little Miss Smith received many beautiful presents.
 Sixteen members of the Neishhor- hood Whist club were entertained at the home of MT. and Mrs. Frank F. Sterry of Lee avenue, Friday evening. As the date was also Mrs. Sterryss birthday she was presented basket of flowers and many birthday greet ings from the members of the club, At the close of the evening first prizes were awarded Mrs. Michael Buckley and Maurice Gay. Miss Jes- sic Hitchon and Edwin Gay received consolation awards Mrs. Sterry as- sisted by her daughter. Miss Florence Sterrsr, served sandwiches, cake and coffee.
 Miss Ida Thurston of Town street entertained a few friends at Val entine party. Friday evening. Music and games were a feature of the eve ming. Sandwiches, cake, cocoa, jelly, fruit. popcorn and candy were served by the hostess. who presented her guests pretty Valentine favors