The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-05-15
WATERTOWN
 M Stephen Canty Correspondent M scstt Aveuue Tsphsns t
Reception Held Sunday At St. Johns Church
Impressive Ceremonies Attend Browning of Statue
 and Children of Mary Ceremony

the head of the statue of the Blessed Mother. During the crowning cere- mony the girls sang 70. Mary. We Crown Thee With Blossoms Today.
 The sermon of the afternoon was preached by Rev. John Mccarthy of St. Augustine's church, North BraYiford. Preceding the sermon, the girls sang, Come, Holy Ghost," and at the conclusion of the ser- mon. Mother At Thy Feet I'm Kneeling."
 Following the novena to the Holy Ghost and benediction of the most blessed sacrament, the ceremony closed with the girls singing Holy God We Praise Thy Nanie."
 The musical program was In charge of Mrs. Christopher Ryan, organist, who was assisted by Mrs. Madeline Dillon Farrell.
 Immediately after the ceremony, the junior members of the Sodaltty were hostesses at a reception helo in honor of the new members. Members of the senior branch of the Sodality were also honored guests at the reception.
 A color scheme of blue and white was used in St. Johns school hall, where the reception took place. Blue and white crepe paper stream CTS decorated the walls and blue and white appointments were used on the tables which were placed in U shape. Vases of lilacs were used as table decorations and spring flowers banked the statue of Our Lady which held c prominent place in the room.
 Girls admitted into the Sodality, as new members were: Ann Can field, Shirley Dyer, Theresa Des- ruisseaux, Bernice Gauthier, Lillian Haddad, Nancy Edwards, June Freeman, Marjorie Johnson, Kath- leen Marcoux, Adele Paulauskas and Elizabeth Warren.
 Last Of Series Tonight
 The last in the series of study groups, sponsored by the Water town League of Women Voters will be held in the library this evening. from 7:30 until 8:45 o'clock. There will be discussion on the trouble some points in connection with peace, and other topics of present day interest.
 Private Rutherford Lilley, who has received medical discharge from the U. s. Army will speak.
 Home Nursing Glasses
 Glasses in the six lesson course of home nursing will begin Wedneday at o'clock and will meet each Wednesday and Thursday afternoon for three weeks period.
 Evening classes start May 7l at 6 D. m. and will be conducted each Monday and Tuesday evening for 8 period of three weeks.
 Anyone who has not yet registered and who Is interested in the course may register with the opening class. Glasses will be held in the Red Cross room in Christ Episcopal church parish house.
 On Leave
 Private William Rice, U. s. Mar inc Corps Reserve has completed his recruit training at Paris Is- land, s. C., and is spending a leave with his parents, MT. and Mrs. Will liam Rice of Porter street.
 Additional Canvassers
 An additional list of canvassers for the 7th War Loan drive has been announced as follows:
 Southwest District-Foster Woods, Carl Woodward, .co-captains.
 Hamilton avenue, Hamilton Lane Mrs. Halstead Logan.
 Middlebury road Mrs. Fred Camp, Jr.
 Prospect street - Herbert schat- xxi.
 Center and Atwood streets - Mrs. Ray Cummings.
 Highland avenue - Miss Made- line Flynn.
 Artillery road, Orchard Lane = Mrs. Betty Welch.