Norwich bulletin., 1922-09-11


 brary and s.7oz through ths schools and outlying villages. The school circuiatIou reached over 1,200 volumes. The school at storrs had the largest circulatibn of any in town. 3s5. while the school at the Ridges was second with a circulation Of 274. The library supplied books 10 l2 schools and to six of the neighporfng yli- lages. Among the branches the largest circulation was at Wormwood Hill witr over 700 volumes Spring Hill' having the next largest record. The library added 2e1 books during the year. making the total number of bound volumes owned July l. 2.7ss .- ,5.,-. ... .. ,
 During the year several noteworthy lectures were given by the library asso- ciation, the speakers being Prof Dodge and Dr. Denlinger of connectieut Agri- cultural college, Prof Leo F. Miller of New York Museum. Of Natural History and Dr. Russell Conwell of Philadelphia A committee was authorized to consider the possibilities of a lecture course for the ensuing season. Among other items of business a committee was arranged to interest the youth of the town In his torical contest dealing with Mansfield sons who have won success in their spe- cial fl" B. The election of officers re. suited as follows: President. A. ". Bu, chanan; first vice president, Henry S Brown; second vice president. L. J Storrs; secretary, Mrs. c. Fl. Allen treasurer. T. Arthur Barrows. Following the business meeting a luncheon of ic, cream and cake was served. The schools of town opened wednes 1 day morning. The Center begins eaci morning at s.15, this hour being neces sary because of the schedule of the Storr bus. TlE school is fortunate in havini the serS Is of Mrs. George H. Allen a | teacher At the Hollow, Mrs. Taylor c | Willimantic Is teaching, MT. Flynn hay ing left for Providence. f-f l. Mrs. Anna Clark: was pleasantly sur prised last Wednesday afternoon when large group of neighbors called, to ex tend birthday congratulations Mir Clark received many beautiful flower and gifts and her guests enjoyed th hospitality of the house. Ice cxeam. cak and punch were served. Mrs. Clark ha been housekeeper for c. H. Learned fo proved herself most generous and heir full neishbor and friend
 Me. and Mrs. c. w. Chapin har closed their summer. home and, returne to Hartford for the winter, Mir. Chapl leaving Tuesday and Mrs. Chapin an maid going Friday. t'' l.. Seymour Bigefow of New Haven va in town over Wednesday night his fi ther leaving with him Thursday on
 business trip to New York.
 Mrs. Ethel Compton Thomas (asr Gordon Thomas) and little daughter All
 son of Glen Ridge N J., were guests
 Pine Island Tuesday and Wednesday. Recent guests of Mir. and Mrs A Iial der over the week end were Mr. ar Mrs. William McFall Ira McFaIl. ar
 Ralph Lee of East Hartford. 5s- -'- Miss Lillian Dunham left last week f
 Hartford, where she began work as a st dent at the business college.
 Annie B. Eaton Amy Hawkins al Lois Cole are members of the ffeshmi class at Windham High school.
 A. Marshall of South Manchester, spa
 the Labor day vacation with Mr. q,
 Mrs. G.. Clausson Mrs. c. H. wynan spent two days la week with her son and family at Cove
 try lake. -
 William Perry has returned from
 summers outing at q boys camp ne
 Bantam lake. # Mrs. oA Perry, who has been out V town for several days. returned wedn, day. .--t-
 The Young Peoples club has accept :, an invitation to hold its next meeting T the home of Harry Brown wednesd , evening. the 18th.