Norwich bulletin., 1921-12-28
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NORWICH TOWN

The First Methodist Episcopal church
was attractiveIy decorated for Christmas
by the Victory class, comprising young
women, and the Young Mems class. A
large evergreen wreath was suspended
from the chandelier, and over the side
lights were wreaths of evergreen. Holly
berrIer were on the center table ON the
platform, over which was large ever
green sta- with Inscription in red let
ters against a white background, Peace
On Earth, Good VIII to Men Al morn
ing worship there was extra music Two
anthems, both entitled Bring You Good
Tidings. were given by the choir. As an
offertory solo Lewis E. AIdrieh gave in
pleasing voice Silent Night. Miss Hazel
Sruthers. organist, directed the music.
The pastor. Rev. James B. Afdrich.
preached a most interesting sermon on
Gods Christmas Gift to the World. from
Isaiah rs. For unto us q Child is nor,
unto US Son is given; and the, gov
eminent shall be upon His shoulder: and
His name shall be called Wonderful
Counsellor, The Mighty Gcd. The ever
lasting Father. the Prince Of Peace. The
speaker emphasized the fact that this
gift of God. was His Son. given in love.
and should be received In the spirit
which given.
At this church Sunday evening 4
Christmas pageant was given. Kiss Flor
ehce NJ Brown was In charge Follow
ing is the Drosremme Organ prelude.
aiss Hazel Crathers: hymn. o, Little
Town Of Bethlehem. congregation; read
ing, christmas, page Ts in book OF Psal-
| ter: hymn. While Shepherds Watched
Their FlocEs; PRAYER Cor the Children
Of the World. Rev SIR Aldrich vocal
selo. Silent Night Miss Blanche Vince
Ter prologue 10 the pageant, read bv
! Mrs. Albert G. Miner: pageant. Carry
ing Christ 10 Every Child Christine
i Offering, vocal solo. There's a Home For
Little Children. Miss Wheeler: f7vnn.
! Hosanna be the Children's. Song cone~e-
CATION; benediction, Rev. Afr Aldricf.
Christmas day at the Sacred Heart
church the first mass was celebrated a,
S.5u, when the children's cboi,. sang the
hymns very sweetly, Miss Mary Wyler
sustaining the solo parts. An UNUSUALLY
large number received holy communion
! at this mass. At the 10 o'clock b;eh
mass Farmers Mass in B Flat was sung
| very effectively by the choir. the soloists
being Mrs. Morgan Cronin. soprano. Miss
! Mary Buckley, alto. Henry Jarvis. ten
| or. and Leroy Hubbard bass Bsnedfc-
! ton Of the Most Blessed Sacrament con
| cluded this mass. The Christmas mn.
sic was in charge OF the organist. Miss
! Elizabeth y. Malone. Roses. carnations
poinsettias. hyaeinthS. NOTED plants ans
/ evergreen Treaths formed the elaborate
! decorations Of the sanctuary. The pas.
tor. Rev Charles W. Brennan. after
| wishing his people a merry Christmas
read the gospel OF the day. In his ser.
| mon, Father Brennan dwelt upon III.
! great glory Of the Son OF God and tho
| happiness He brought into the world BIZ
| his coming on the first Christmas day
/ There was very large attendance.
! AT the johnson Home Christmas wa,
/ pleasantly observed. although there va.
! no special demonstration, owing to Tn;
! Illness of the capable matrCn. Mrs. Hat.
/ tie Z. Taylor, who had n severe cold
| a delicious turkey dinner was served :,
! the family. all the members OF the house
! hold being reported comfortable Amont
| other gifts received. every member c
| the home was presented q present fron
Home Chapter of the Kings Daughters
Mrs. John c. Atterbury. leader. 4 Va
| rtety OF fruit sent to the home by sew
| erai individuals included a quantity o
oranges from Miss Portions. and iarr
| basket of choice apples from william
c. Gilman and his sister Mrs. Louise G
| Lane. To each member OF the family
! dainty hand-painted baskets filed wifi
delicacies was presented by the member
| of the Private Day School. the neat de
| sign being the work of the children.
Miss Alice Helena Kenneda. a studen
at Willimantic Normal school. IS at he
home on Town street during vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. William II. Tague an,
son George. of Mcclellan avenue. return
ed Monday evening after. passing tn
| weekend and Christmas al the home o
| Mr.. Tague's son and daughter iu-Is
Mr. and Mrs. John Tague OF Springfield
! Mass. Sunday morning they attendei
| Wesley Methodist church on State stree,
Rev. George Martin. pasto- Of thi
church. preached a beautiful sermon o.
The Birth OF Christ. and the quartet
choir rendere dexcellent music.
Mrs. Charles 2. Geer. OF West Tow,
street. served IN elaborate Christina
dinner 10 a company of relatives Mon
day. Her guests Included her hrdSae
and sister-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. AI5er
Geer. her sister. Mrs. Frank Case. an
the latter's daughter Miss Elfzabet
Case. all OF New London.
Allison Rogers Of Boston spent Chris;
mos at the home Of his parents. Sir. an
Mrs. Woodbury. o. Rogers Of Uppe
Washington street.