Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-01-03

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bers Of the cass As to why they liked
the class and their reasons for having
joined.
Aftsf the Gardner class had finished
Rev. J. B. Aldrich called the roll From !
the list Of 1o1 enrolled. SO members and /
probatioaers declared themselves pres
ent.
The Mems class then took charge Of
things and the members gave the follow |
Ing programme: Solo. w. ]. Robertson, |
| Jr.; address, L. D. Howe solo, Irving |
R. W. Robertson. After this. all present
retired to the vestry where sandwiches,
| doughnuta. cheese and coffee were sery-
| ed by the Ladies' Aid society,
| A few games were instituted by the Ep-
| worth League under the supervision Of
Miss Fornetta Robertson. At IL O'Clock
the members Of the league entertained
| the audience with piano solo by Miss
! Verna Robertson reading, Frank Nell,
piano duet, Misses Annie and Ruth Rob
ertson; solo, Lewis Aldrich; reading.
A. R. Saunders, piano duet, Misses A. and
r. Robertson reading. Frank Nell cloS
ing with solo by Miss Verna Robertson.
At this point there was short sd-
| dress by the pastor At 1155 the con-
gregation gathered around the altar and
reconsecrated themselves to the King.
There was general Misunderstanding and
good wishes with the desire that thers
might be many happy returns Of the New
Year.
The annual meeting Of the CsngreEa-
tionai church was held Saturday after
noon. Rev C. H. Andrews presided. The
treasurer's report showed the church
finances to be in good CONDITIONAL bills
paid and surplus in the treasury. The
every member canvass has already
4 L 49, a. = Hi o~A
is not completed. This canvass is in adj
| dition to the revenue from pew rents.
| j. c. Hawkins was reelected deacon for
three years Mrs. 8. H Hiscox deacon
ess for two years Alex MpNicol. clerk ;
z. z. Robinson treasurer u q. Bucking-
ham. assistant treasurer Miss Mabel
Wilcox, auditor of collections The board
of trustees is F. E. Robinson, ]. C. Haw-
kins and z. A. Faust The executive
board comprises the church officials and
Mrs. F. E. Robinson, Mrs. J. II. Tracy
and Mrs. E. A. Faust: Thirty dollars
was voted for the use Of the choir. The
reports Of the various societies connect.
ed with the church showed a more pros
porous condition as to membership and
| finances than in the previous year. In the
) evening the annual New Years gathering
l was held in the church patlors and II
2 was also a reception to the minister. Mrs
l | Alex McNicol and Mrs. H e. Paul had
!. TRANSFORMED the room with rugs, pint
boughs, poinsettas and carnations. unit
. it was an attractive reception room The
: | company which gathered was received
by DR.. and Mrs. G. H. Jennings, Mr.. ant
Mrs William Mcnicol. A most entertain
| ing programme was announced by Franl
!, Goring Miss Sadie Thompson sang. Mis-
|, Irene Stewart played piano selections
Mrs B. C. Bliss and Miss Mabel VII
: cox gave two readings. Mr.. Goring mad
a great hit by reciting a parody on WOOD
| man Spare That Tree. William j. BanfielI
2 of GreenevilIe delighted and mystifed tn
audience with his sleight-of-hand. H
certainly was an adept at the art, an
performed several tricks which had new
er been seen by the majority of thos
ypresent. Sandwiches, cake and coffe
n were served under the direction of Mrs
L. G. buckingham and Mrs. z. A. Faus1
They were assisted by G. L. Hull, L. c
g Buckingham, C. D. Wolf. E. A. Faust an
!, ! E. 8. Hiscox. The pastor was unable t
i be present until a late hour or t
n preach the sermon Sunday morning, a
! he was taken ill while in New Havei
l. with what was probably ptomaine pois
| ing. Sunday morning the Sunday schoS
Q session was givenroyer to the installa
y ton Of officers. A special service ha
n been prepared in which each class ha
s a part. Last years superintendent, Ale
o ! McNicol presided. The new officers re
t peated their pledge to the work, an
II were given the charge and instructed b
q the pastor William McNicol. the nev
/ superintendent gave a most inspiring an
l. enthusiastic talk. There were 20 pres
e ent at the session.
! Miss BESSIE MccIugga@e, night oper
q ator at the local telephone exchange ha
r. had bad fall causing a serious injur
- to her spine. She left on her way to he
20 work, although In great pain. not wishin
e to alarm her mother, who is an invalit
: Now by her Doctors orders, Miss MC
+ Cluggage is strapped to her bed for tw
J, - weeks Much sympathy is felt for Mis-
'e McCluggage, most courteous operate
also tile housekeeper at home
rRI Misses Margaret and Bertha McCal
IN thy of Mantle have been visiting Mls
re May Driscon on Mechanic street.
~ Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Barber oelc
= brated New Years at their home
Jewett City. All relatives were presen
Z, ! from Montville, Westerly, r. l., No
~ witch Falls and Danielson and Jewe
~ City They have celebrated New Year
20 for the past ten years. Firty people we
=. present for dinner which was serve
at one o'clock They received mar
-. gifts including silverware and money