Norwich bulletin., 1922-09-11

One Of the largest private social af- fairs of the early fall season was held Saturday evening in the Casino when the Lafayette club entertained members and their friends al banquet, followed by dance. The hall was most attractively decorated with American and French flags, and there were cut flowers on the tables. Covers were laid for 12O and the presidents of the various Franco-Ameri- can societies of the village and their wives were guests of honor. President Arthur Ouinet acted as toastmaster and Inc speaker of the evening was David Lambert, president of the St. Louis so- .iety. He outlined the life and work of he Marquis de Lafayette, who, although being member of the nobility, espoused he cause of republicanism and pledged lis sword in the aid of the American col s1ies who were struggling to throw off he yoke of their mother country. Me lambert paid tribute 10 the sterling qualities and enthusiasm of this heroic roung aide 10 General Washington and old Of how through his influence France, hen one of the mighty powers oi Europe, hrsw her weight in the struggle on the American side During the banquet the Ideal orchestra provided delightful concert, and they also played for the lzncing which followed. The committee b charge of the enjoyable event was Jo- ieph Gauthier. chairman Oscar Gaudette. Louis Beilerose. Noel Blanchette, Arthur Lafond. Exarie Ouimet and Octave Gau- ietss.
 The carnival given by Fire company No. in Parish hall Saturday evening trew a record breaking crowd The booths were ali well patronized and there vas dancing. for which the Imperial or. hestra furnished the music. The fire company was organized by real estate gwners and merchants of Merchants ave que. Hunter avenue. Pratte avenue and schooi street and has been incorporated The members of this corporation have iecided 10 enlarge their hrehouse, which lad become too small for their meetings ts in case Of large attendance the chem. cal. ladder truck and other fire appara. bus had to be placed outside in order tC provide ample room. The former build ng is being enlarged from a size oi l6x2i feet. one floor. to 24x40 feet, two 5oore. The estimated cost is to be abou f3,oo0. The work Is progressing yer, satisfactorily. considering the fact tha he entire work Is being done by the in porporators who have volunteered 10 gfv, il their leisure time to the work. unde, he supervision Of Chief Arthur Jeanott, nd First Assistant Chief Joseph Caron The proceeds from the carnival are to b, Hsed to mtet the cost of the new build ng. The members of the corporation ar foins 10 great expense and inconvenience 70 make the building a certainty, but s Tar the entire cost of the building and fir apparatus has been raised by contribu Hons from the members themselves an, rom the public. Several substantial cas ionations have been received from enter srising residents of the village. with tn request that their names be withheld The members of the corporation are spur fed on In their work by the thought q .he great fire of 1915, when 2l farnilie were turned out of their homes at nigh md the best part of the business sectio vas wiped out. all for the want of organ nation.
 The Taftvine Congregational churc opened Sunday morning after havin seen closed during July and August Re- Joseph Selden of Norwich occupied tn pulpit at the morning service. and tn evening service was omitted. It was ar bounced that Rev. Edwin Crowdis ( Southampton Mass-, who has been calle to occupy the pulpit of the church, hs accepted the call and will enter upon h nrw duties as soon as can be arranget The Sunday school opened also with
 .zrge attendance. and no shortage , teachers. as has been the case in form, years. Plans were discussed for the ol isrvance of Rally day. which is the al Ual opening day of the Sunday schoc
 md which falls this year on the fir
 iunday in October
 The Norwich Rotary club has erected