Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, January 20, 1909, Page 5

e Tosh Kiled Posly s Larger Stock than all markels combined. Phil. Capons, Young Duocks, Guinea Broilers, Native Turkeys, Native Roasters, Native Fowl, Native Fryers, Pigeons, Native Goslings, Squabs. EXTRA FINE NATIVE BROILERS. Native Lamb, Eng. Bacen, Native Veal, Corned Beef, Native Pork, Best In town. Native Leaf Lard, XXXX Roasts, Native Sausags, ~ XXXX Steaks, Tengues. Beef a la Mode, Eng. Hams, Beef Tenderloins, Pork Tenderloins. FRUIT AND VEGETABLES FROM ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD. Pieplant, New Cabbag Cauliflower, Tomatoes, Spinach, Wax Beans, Sweet Potato Green Beans, Summer Squash, Egg Plant, French Artichokes, Green Peppers, Green Kale. New Onicns. New Beets, STRAWBERRIES EXPECTED THIS MORNING. | SOMERS BROS. Geo. R. Harris, M. D. Physician and Surgeon Room 24, - ~ Shannon Building. tion to regular hours 8 to 10 o 8 I may be found at the | office from 1 to 2 p. m. | *Phone 59, decha | | IEiAll-e Tailoring SWAHN’S, | Shetuckot St, opp, First Nat. Bank.| MISS M. C. ADLES, . Hair, Scalp and Face Specialist MONEY THROWN AWAY is that spent for cheap, artificial hair. 1t soon fades gnd s its true char. acter, W y get the best, and have your work done by an ex- port. Miss Adles will be in Norwich week ¢ January 25th. Shannon Building, Norwich. Boston. Jan1sd tob: the ge or Wagon at 1908 A Grand Chance Must close out Etock over to make room for new g new styles to be ship- ped ¥ and will be received in Com look them over if there 1s anyt the line you want at a price L. L. CHAPMAN, Broadway, opa. City Hall, Norwich, Ct. A. W. BURNHAM, «++ s Eye Specialist wenty-five years exyerience In fit ting Glasses to ‘the Most Difficult Eyes, ernanently located at 266 Main St. Norwich, Ct. Satisfaction guaranteed. Office hours. 2 te 8 n. m. fan24d Board of Relief &T"’ undersigned Board of Rellef of Town of Norwich will meet at their office in the City Hall, Monday, Fel 1st, 1909, and will be in sess i undays excepted) until and 1ding the 20th day of Feb- Tuary, to hear and act upon appeals from the doings of the Assessors, abate for indebtedness, and do an other husiness proper to be done by said Office hours 10 2. m. to 4 p. m. JOHN F. SEVIN HENRY GEBRATH, JAMES W. BLACKBURN, Board of Rellef. Norwich, Feb. 20th, 1909, Jan20 MWF Sleds! Sleds! All sizes of glrls' and boys' Sleds. Flexible Flyers at lowest prices. Character and Curtain Masks, Wig UBS. EONIN EY, Frankin Sy | Waunregan Barber Shop Ladiew’ and Gentlemen’s Shoe Shining | Parlor. It i3 the best equipped shop fn Nor- wich.* Onfy skilled waorkmen emploved. | dies arc invited fo bring their chil- | ren here for latest style haircut. | GEO. CHAPMAN, degTd Proprictor. | made by the association to further leg- | er; | Carthy. e S ) o3 Ik 2 T < Norwich, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 1908. VARIOUS MATTERS. Sleighing parties are being planned. * The coasters are making up for lost time, The fur coat is having & great vogue, Soms of the sleighbells are musical, and some are not. An even half-hour has been added to the day's length. Additions will be made to all water bills unpaid after today, Jan. 20.—adv. Temperatures varying from 4 de- gress to § degrees below zero were reported Tuesday morning. State Boiler Inspector B, H. Chap- man of Norwich tested the Stonington fire department engine Monday. Many snowbirds have been about since the storm, and humane people are seeing to It that they are fed. Special “Blue Mouse” matinee for ladies and children at the Broadway, this Saturday, Prices 250 to §l.—adv. Frank Burrows of New London yes- terday purchased a farm of 256 acres in East Lyme from the estate of Wil- liam G. Sharpe. Some of the milkmen have thelr ¢arts placarded announcing the annual convention of the Dairymen's assocla- tion, in Hartford, January 20 and 21. The Connecticut State Optical so- clety, which was formed about six months ago, and now has ninety mem- bers, had a dinner at the Winthrop, in Meriden, Sunday night. P Additions will be made to all water bllls unpaid after today, Jan. 20.—adv. The railroad commissioners held hearings in thelr office in the capitol Monday regarding the elimination of grade crossings at Pomfret and Ster- ling. TLe hearings were closed and the findings will be announced soon. The steamer Maine of the Norwich line, which broke her steam steering gear on her trip down the Sound Sat- urday night, completed repairs Mon- day and got away on time with a full passenger list and good cargo, According to the order issued from the adjutant generals office troops under arms will be permitted to pass through the state from February 26 o March 6, for the purpose of attend. ng the inauguration of President-elect Taft. Additions will be made to all water bills unpaid after today, Jan. 20.—adv. The stock exchange has announced that all transactions In New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Co. certificates of subscription or six per cent, convertible debentures hereafter will be third Instalment 75 per cent. pald and full pald. One of the few original pictures of Fdgar Allan Poe, who was born 100 ¥ ago today, was on exhilition in a New London store window Tuesday. 1t 'is & daguerrceotype and was once owned by the late Dr. Henry 8. Corn- well, There are more inmates at the state home for Odd Fellows in Groton than have ever been ated there. Alex- ander Anderson of the Stamford lodge was admitted Tuesday. The number of inmates is so large tnat the auditori- um has been made use of to accommo- date cots. Icemen claim that the recent rain took off four inches of ice from ponds. | It requires nine-inch ice to make har- | vesting safe, Ten or twelve-inch ice is preferable, dealers state, as with plows or markers on the ponds the weight of horses has to be reckoned with, Additions will @e made to all water ills unpaid after today, Jar. 20.—adv. The five C United certificates of eletion of the ecticut representatives to the ates congress have been signed jov. George L. Lilley and State Secretary Matthew H. Rogers, follows: E. Steveds Henry, First district; Nehemfah D. Sperry, Se ond; Edwin W, Higgins, Third; Eben- ezer J. Hill, Fourth; John Q. Tilson, at large, by At the annual meeting of the New England Bartenders' assoctation in | Hartford, a resolution was passed to the effect that all possible effort be islation preventing women from sell- ing liquor in licensed places. In fram- is resolution the association calls the members of the Women's Christian Temperance union for their aid. According [to the report furnished ate Treasurer R. H, Cole of Hart- the principal Red Cross sub- scriptions for the Itallan earthquake sufferers up to and including Saturday ford included: New Haven $5, fora $5 3, Meriden $2,363.53, New Britain $1604.26, South Manchester $1,317.59, Stamford $1,000, Simsbury $997.28, Torrington $624.22, Rockville 364.05, New London $814.76, Middle- town $267.40, Norwich $437.50, Wind- ham $262.82, Seymour $317.50, Dan- bury $616.91, Ansonia $627.94, Bristol $327.54, M Baltic $8, Wall- ingford $ Waterbury $2,474.84. CENTRAL ATHLETIC WHIST. Players Occupied 21 Tables — Those Who Took Prizes. In their rooms in the Pierce block the Central Athletic club gave the most successful of their whist series on Tuesdoy evening, when the merry par- ty present filled twenty-one tables. the end of two hours of play the pri winners were named as follows: Firsts | —DMrs. Michael Pounch, 31, a pretty | back comb; Fred Swan, 39, a match eafe; seconds— West, 30, a cream- Theodore nedy, 32, a pack of cards. The award of the consolation prize, a clay pipe end a bag of to- Dbacco, was one of the hits of the even- ing when it was found it went to that popular club member, Professor Me- | | I Cake and coffee were served. Chair- man Like Riley invited everyone to ba present at the next in two weeks, and the evening closed with dancing to graphophone music. Th= committes in charge: Luke Riley, Jeremiah A. Des- mond, Tim_Sullivan, Michael Carrol], William Houllhan, Michael McCartny and John Bowen. Y THERE; 15 no aayertising medium in stern Connecticut equal to The Bul- or busiuess results Saybrook—Miss Ruth Grann'ss, 1i- srarfan of the Groeller club of New York_cf nt Sunday at her home on West street. N Miss May Parmelee and Mrs. Stan. ley Smith of New London were vis- itors in Norwich Monday, Raymond P. Lamb of Boston, who has been the guest of his father, Dr. C. H. Lamb, returned home Tuesday. Mrs. J. H. Allen of Church street has returned from New York, where she has been visiting relatives for two weeks. Mr. and Mrs, Jotham Waterman of Brockton, Mass., spent a few days recently with Thomas J. Barber on the farm at South -Canterbury. WEDDINGS. Haley—Drake. A pretty wedding of local Interest was held Tuesday evening at 8.30 o'clock, when Hazel Belle Drake and William Haley of Ogdensburg, N. Y, were married at the bride's home, on West Main street. ‘The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Willlam T. Thayer, pastor of the First Baptist church, only the imme- dlate family being present. There were no atendants. The bride wore a hand- some _traveling gown of brown chiffon broadeloth. Many handsome gifts were received, among them a handsome picture from the Haile club and a set of table linen from the Philathea club of the First Baptist church, the bride being a member of both organizations. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Drrke, and has the best wishes of a large circle of friends. The groom Is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Al- bert Haley of Ogdensburg, N. Y. Mr. and Mrs. Haley will leave town Thursday. After a wedding trip they will make their home on Proctor ave- nue, Ogdensburg, N. Y. where Mr. Haley has accepted a lucrative position with™ the Oswegatchie Manufacturing company. OBITUARY. Lucius Leander Gardner. A telegram was received Tuesday morning, January 19, 1909, by William R. Balcom of this city announcing the sudden passing away to the high- cr life, by heart disease, of his broth- er-in-law, Lucius Leander Gardner, at his residence in Pawtucket, R. L The deceas®l was born in Bozrah, Conn., and spent the greater vart of his life in Norwich and New London. Of late years he has made his home in Boston. He recently returned from the west, where he had been for his health. He was a man of exceptional talent, being a fine artist in crayon and oll painting and also a photographer. He was very fond of music, having tal- ent for both vocal and instrumenta.. He studied art under the late A. H. Emmons, portrait painter, of this city. In Norwich on March 9, 1891, he was united in marriage to Emma S. Wen- zel of Preston by the late Rev, G. W. Jenkins. Besides his wife, Mr. Gard- ner leaves a daughter by a former marriage, Mrs. Ethel L. Burr of New London; an only brother, Dr. J. L. Gardner of Central Village; an aunt, Mrs. Anson Gardner of Norwich; an uncle, James Etheridge of Hartford; and an uncle, Rev. Austin Gardner. He was the son of the late Nancy Maria Ftheridge and Lucius L. Gardner of this city. He was s member of St. James' lodge, F. and A. M., becoming & mem- ber November 7, 1873. On going to Boston he demitted to a lodge there. CENTRAL LABOR UNION. Officers Elected and Installed for the Next Six Months. Officers for the next six months were elected and installed on Tuesday even- ing at the regular meeting of the Cen- tral Labor Union in C. L. U. hall, in the Lucas building, on Shetucket street. After their electio the follow- ng were installed by Michael J. Kel- President, Justin Leonard; vice president, Florence J. Delaney; record- ing secretary, Walter H. Spauldin financial secretary, Frank Clish; treas- urer, Willlam 'B. Noyes; lecturer, James Grierson; sergeant at arms, Henry Leonard; trustees, D. Bedard, Patrick Barry; financial committee, D, Bedard, James Young, Lewis L. Rog- ers. This is a re-election for President Leonard end the other principal offi- cers, except the recording secretary, where Walter H. Spaulding takes Otto F. Corrigeux’s place, the latter declin- ing to be considersd for the office again. He has held the place faith- tully for five years. Suit by Laf: yette Main, Tafayette F. Main of North Stoning. ton has brought suit against J. F. Davie of the same place for $150. Main al- leges that Davie took hay from his property amounting to $50 on or ahout Dec. 10, 1508. The papers wrre served Tuesday by Deputy Sheriff Willlam H. Casey and are réturnabls before the court of common [pleas the first Tues- day in February. | A peculiar feature of this case is that under the statutes the plaintiff- can bring =uit for tretle the amount of the cost of the ha: Board Mill Will Run Again. The old dye mill at Uncasville, which has passed through the hands of the em Board company and Falk Bros.,, each concern manufacturing heavy board paper, one for use in shoe manufacture and the other for bindery purposes, is agein to be started up. A new company will be formed and will take a lease of the premises for the purpose of manufacturing com- mereial board. The mill buflding and machinery are owned by F. W. Brown- ing of Norwich. If You Are Thin and Cold it is safe to say that you would rather be Plump and Warm — to become plump and warm take SMITH'S EMULSION of COD LIVER OIL with HYPOPHOSPHITES. This fatty ti makes | e — fatty tissue keeps you warm. If you have a deep seated, long standing cough that is “ gradually wearing you out, take EMULSION COD LIVER HYPOPHOSPHITES — it SMITH'S OIL with will stop that cough, build you up and bring back perfect health. Freshly made, Full pint bottle 75c at SHITH'S 1% STORE Franklin Square, Norwich, Ct. jan19a i THERE 15 0o acverusing medium ..l Eastern Connecticut equal to The Bul- letin for business resulta. Reception a Given by Fifth Company éont,Artillery at Armory which was Handsomely Decorated for the Occasion—Large Attendance and the Function was a Signal Success--- Many Beautiful Gowns Worn. The reception to Governor Lilley and the Fifth company's ball at the arm- ory on Tuesday evening proved the grand success that the officers and committes had anticipated, and many compliments were received by them for the admirable results. Through- out the evening the hall was filled with dancers, presenting a merry scene, and from the presentation of Governor Lil- ley by Captain Tarbox until the last strain of the final dance, everyone thoroughly enjoyed himself, Every feature proved a hit, and so satisfled were the officers and fmen that they then decided to give a ball during the week of the Old Home Week cele- bration, and will have another in Jan- uary of next year as theirjannual. Greetings for the Governor. Governor George L. Lilley arrived here on the 3.30 train via the Central Vermont, and was met by Charles L. GEORGE L. LILLEY, Governor. Hubbard, by whom he was entertained during his ‘stay in Norwich. From 8§ t0 8.50 o'clock he. received with the re- ception committee in the room of the Third company, the use of which had been gividh by th#e company. During that time the boxes were being filled, and at 8.30, accompanied by Captain Tarbox and the reception committee, | the governor was escorted to his box | at the west end of the drill shed, a flood of electric light being turned on at tnat moment, and the orchestra played “Hail to the &let.” The Fifth company was drawn up on the floor under command of Lieut. Nichols, and saluted as he passed. Arriving at the governor's box, Captain Tarbox stat- ed that it was a Dleasure to present His Bxcellency, George L. Lilley, gov- ernor of Connecticut. This was fol- lowed by applause, and the governor was loudly applauded also as he en- tered the drill shed. Everyone took the opportunity of meeting his excel- lency, during which half hour Miller's orchestra of twelve pieces gave a de- lightful concert of five numbers. The orchestra was located in the south- west corner on a platform, which was banked with palms. The dancing commenced shortly aft- er 9 o'clock, the grand march, in which 75 couples participated, being grace- fully led by Captain Tarbox and Miss Agnes R. Hanna of Uncasville, with Governor Lilley and Mrs. Tarbox as second couple. The figure 5 was made n the arch. Thcre was a grand dis- play of gold braid, the many visiting officers being in dress uniform, when the,_column, sixteen abreast, marched | down the hall. The eighteen numbers which followed were thoroughly en joyed, the floor being filled with danc- | ers, and many encores were demanded | for the dreamy waltzes and merry twosteps. Attractive Decorations. The drill shed was attractivelv dec- orated and displayed the work of skill- ed hands. The governors bok was done in the shape of a summer house with an electric light in the roof and potted plants and ferns and ground WILLIAM G. TARBOX, Captain. pine, while at each side was a clump of white calla lilies. Overhead was the name “Lilley” done in electric lights. It made an attractive pciture and there the governor had many call- ers during the evening, among whom were Charles Bard and Dr. Patrick Cassidy. Around the sides of the hall were sunbursts at stated intervals with shields between, while the boxes were covered in red and blue with flags on the front. The steel framework of the drillshed roof was gally decorated with streamers of red, white and blue, with a hundred or more vacht flags and Old Glory, On the front of the balcony in electric lights was spelled out “Fifth Co., C. A, C.” which bril- liantly lighted the hall, together with the arc lights and those In the sign at the west end. In the company room punch and ice cream weee served during the eve- ning by the company. Many Organizations Represented. The audience was a large and rep- resentative one. The members of the Third company were present upon in- vitation, as was a delegation from Co. L of Willimantic. Officers from Forts Wright, Mansfield, Michie and Terry were In attendance with their wives, having come up the river on the trans- port Castle, returning after the dance. Among the officers of the New Lon- don artillery district, belonging to the regular army were Captain Kerrick, adjutant, Captain Wright of Fort Wright, Captain Humphries, Fort ry, Lieutenants Smith, Duncan, vart and Robinson, Brigadier General Cole was the only member of the governor's staff in at- tendance, but of the Coast artlllery officers there were Colonel Fitch of Stamford, Lieut.-Colonel Dorsey of New London, Captain Smith and wife of Greenwich, Captain Armington and London, Major 'Ledwidge, Lieutenant Nash and ex-Lieutenant Tefft of Westerly were present. There was a delegation of about twenty from Canton Oneco In attend- ance in uniform, and from the Putnam Phalanx _the following were present: Maj. J. P. Allen, Capt. E, E. Bigelow, Capt . H. Johnson, ex-Maj. Edward Mahl, Gen,'A. C. Harbison, Privates ¥. M. Bement and W. H. Crawley of Hartford, Sergt, C. H. Preston and Frivate Joseph Henderson, James Sample and Noah Rogers of Norwich. The Committees. The reception committee _included Hon. Costelio Lippitt, Judge Nelson J. Ayling, Horatio Bigelow, rrederick W. Cary, James L. Case, William H. Col lins, Dr. George A. Comeau, John k- cles, Grosvenor Ely, Dr. P. H. Harri- man, Charles L. Hubbard, Archibald Mitchell, Charles D. Noyes, Winslow Williams. On the floor committee were Capt. willilam G. Tarbox, Capt. John A. Hagberg, Lieut. Emerson N. Coleman, Jr., Lieut. Charles R. Nichols, Lieut. George E. Church. Those who had charge of the decora- tiors, and to whoin much credit ‘s due, were' Priv. W. H. Covey, Jr.. Priv. F. V. Lockwood, Priv. J. F. Ryan, Priv. J. D. Johnsor, Priv. J. F. McMalion, Priv. A. J. Turner. The invitation committee included Capt.Willlam G. Tarbox, Lieut. Charlea R. Nichols, Sergt. George A. Turner. The ushers were Q. M. Sergt. E. 8. Willlams, Corp. E. C. Aver, Priv. A. Morin, Sergt. A. B. Manning, Priv. J B. Caton, Priv. J. R. Mullin. Althoughi it did not storm a canopy had been erected at the entrance to the armory for protection in case it should. Besides the hoxes there were chairs on the floor, being in front of the boxes on the south side. These were all occupied as were the gallery seats. The rooms for checking the coats and wraps were in charge of members of the company and the Misses Nowat- 2ky. The programme was prettily arrang- ed, showing on the cover the coast artillery emblem, crossed cannons with a projectile in a circle of red. Box Ocoupants. Among the occupants of the boxes were the following: No. 1—Mayor Costello Lippitt, ex- Major Steiner, Miss Steiner, ~Mrs. Stelner, Mr. and Mrs. A, G. Crowell. No. 3—Mr. and Mrs, Charles L. Hub- bard, Mr. and Mrs, Huntington Lee, ‘wore a princess gown of white and black lun‘lh)‘lnudl hiff 'Mrs. Eheneser Learned wore black pearl orna- Chantflly and jet ments. Mrs. Willis Austin wofe pale blus panne crepe, duchess lace, and dia- ‘monds. Mrs.’ Grosvenor Ely wore pale pink ' satin, gold lace trimmings; diamond | ornaments. Mrs, E. F. Gallaudet wore pink em- broidered crepe de chine, polnt lace trimmings, and diamonds. | Mrs. Willlam A. Norton wore pom- padour satin, duchess lace; dlamonds. Mrs. Munroe Benson wore white Valenciennes lace over chiffon; pearl and diamond ornaments. 1 Miss/ Almy wore white embroidered spangled net over blue taffeta; dia- mond and pearl ornaments. Mrs. Horatio Bigelow wore maize satin, panels of lace and gold spangled | trimmings Mrs. L. B. Almy wore gray chiffon. Miss Justine Blackstone wore white satin. Mrs. P. H. Harriman wore pink sat- in, with gold trimmings. Mre. T. G. McGarily wore white satin, with Irish point lace. Mrs. Luclus Brown wore figured net over white taffeta. Mrs. Mary A. C. Norton wore black | chiffon cloth over white silk,with point lace and pearls. Mrs. Carl W. Brown wore a Parisiah robe of point D'Aleucon. Mrs. Charles L. Richards wore black thread-lace dress over old goid color- ed_satin, and diamonds. Mrs. Charles C. Richards wore black Jettad lace; pearl orraments. Miss Richards wore pink messaline, with topaz necklace. Miss Ada L. Richards wore white satin, hand-embroidered in frridescent silver green and pink; pearl necklac Mre. W. T. Willlams wore spangled lace over gray satin. Mrs. F. T. Sayles wore white satin. Mrs. A. H. Chase wore black lace and jet Mrs. J. F. Rogers wore white silk mull. Miss Elizabeth Carpenter white embroldered gown. Miss Buckingham wore white. Miss Clark wore pale biue, W. H, Oat wore pale green crepe de chin Mrs, W. T. Browne wore ‘pale blue satin with lace trimming. A. Comeau wore a white wore a Mrs. C. E. Havens wore black lace with jet ornaments. Miss Steiner wore hyacinth crepe de_chine. Miss Hanra wore light brown bro- caded silii, heavily embroidere Mrs. Tarbox wore pink silk and tis- sue. Mre. C. D. Noyes wore black velvet and jat. Mrs. N. J. Ayling wore champagne colored 'silk, princess style. Mrs. G. E. Hodge wore green chif- ; pearl ornaments. Miss Gifford wore white India crepe and lace. Miss H. C. Frisble wore white lace robe over white. Mrs. Willlam Caruthers wore black silk lace. The Misses Caruthers lace over white, Mrs. Watrous wore brown silk. % Incidents in Society Z SERELE AR ST fo; wore white Mrs. John Eccles of Slater avenue gave a dinner of eight covers, Tues- day evening, before the military ball On Tuesday evening, Mr. and Mrs. Horatio Bigelow of Broad street en- tertained at dinner, their guests being Mr. and Mrs, William A, Norton, Mr. and Mrs. Grosvenor Ely, Mr. and Mrs. Edson Gallaudet, Mr. and Mrs. Wil- 1is Austin, Mr. and Mrs. Eben Learned, Mr, and Mrs, Monroe Benson, Mis Marguerite Almy and Philip T. Welles. The house and table decora- tions, arranged by Geduldig, were principally jonquiis and violets. An eight-course dinner was served by GEORGE M. COLE, Adjutant General. s Frances D. Young, Mr. and Mrs, Frank L. Woodard, Charles Amos Johnson. No, 4—Capt. and Mrs. J, A. Hag- berg, Lieut. and Mrs. E. N. Coleman, Miss Tuttle, Lieutenant Church, Lieut, and Mrs. Nichols. No. 5—Regular officers from Forts Wright, Terry and Michle and wives. Nos. 6 and §—Putnam Phalanx members. No. 7 and §—Mr. and Mrs. Winslow T. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. F. T. Sayles, Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Chase, the Misses Chase, Miss Elizabeth M. Trumbull, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Paimer, A No. 10—Field and staft officers, No. 11—Judge and Mrs. N. J. Ayling, Mrs. G. E. Hodge, Miss Gifford. No. 12—William H, Collins, Mr. and Mrs. John F. Rogers, Miss Elizabeth -| Carpenter of Providence. No. 13—Dr. and Mrs. L. B. Almy, Mrs. L. L. Blackstone, the Misses ckstone. . 14—George Loring, the Misses Loring, Miss Carpenter. No. 15—Dr. and Mrs. George A. Comeau, Mrs. E. H. Barthell, Gard- ner,Mass Mrs, C. W. Ulmer, Miss No. 16—John Eccles, Prentice, Mrs. H. F. Whittlesey. No. 17—Dr, and Mrs. P. H. Harri- man, Mr. and Mrs. T. G. McGarrity. 0. 18—Mr. and Mrs. Lucius Brown Mrs, Mary A. C. Norton, Mr. and Mrs, Car] W. Brown, Edmund W. Perkl Allyn L. Brown. No. 19—Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Noyes, Mr, and Mrs. W. H. Oat, Miss Buek- ingham, Miss Clark. No. 20—Dr. and Mrs, W. §. C. Per. kins, Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Browning. No. 21—Archibald Mitchell, Jr., Mr. and Mrs, C. H. Frisbie, Miss Frisbie. Nos. 2 and 24—Mr. and Mrs. Ho- ratio Bigelow, Mr. and Mrs. "Ebenezer Learned, Mr. and Mrs. Willis Aus- tin_ Mr. and Mrs. Grosvenor Ely, Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Gallaudet, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Norton, Mr. and Mrs. Mun- To_Benson, Miss Almy. No. 23-—Mrs. C. E. Havens, Miss Madame Saunier, following which Mr. and Mrs. Bicelow and their guests attended the Fifth company’s ball. LIEUTENANT BURDICK'S RESIGNATION ACCEPTED. Honorably Discharged from State Mil- itary Service. Speclal orders from the office of the adjutant general announce that the resignation of First Lieut. Herbert F Burdick, Fifth company, Coast Artil-§ lery corps, of Norwich, is accepted, and he is honorably discharged from the military service of this state 1!eutenant Burdick's resignation w not unexpected in local C. N. G. cir cles. The retiring Loard, composed of Col. Gilbert L. Fitch of Stamford. Lieut. Col. Henry S. Dorsey and Maj. Hadlal A. Hull, met Lieutenant Bur- dick here recently to obtain from him an explanation of conduct which, it was alleged, did rot make for the good of the service. At that time it was| sald that the officer's explanation was not satistactory. TLieutenant Burdick has been an ficer of the Fifth company since it be- came Coast artillery and for several years previously hold a commission as a sccond leutenant in Company (. He was_in_the volunteer service in 1898, in the Second Massachusetts infantry, and saw duty at Y. M. C. A. Bible Club. The Bible club at the Y. M. C. A. taught by Dr. L. L. West, held its sec ond weekly meeting Tuesday evening, with a largely Increased attendance over the opening meeting. The lesson was on the book of Amos. which was expounded In a very {lluminating man- ner. The same book will furnish the lesson for the next meeting. Past Grand Commanders, K. T. ‘The midwinted meeting of the Past Grand Commanders’ assoclation of Knights Templar will be held in New ‘Haven today. Rockville.—The assessors have made additions to a large number of lists over the amount put in by the owners, All kinds of property, including manu Havens, William Frisbie, Mr. and Mrs, Frank Turner, No. 25—Mr, 'and Mrs. H. F_Gallup, Mr. and Mrs. F. Leon Hutchins, Miss Gallup, Miss Lane, No. 26—Mrs, Charles L. Richards, Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Richards, Miss Richards Miss Ada L. Richards, Howell Fisher. No, 27—Dr. and Mrs. W. T. Browne, Mrs. A. N. H. Vaughn, Mrs. Frank H. Smith, Miss Smith. No. 28—Mrs. W. H. Fitch, Mrs. Haughton, Mrs. Hyde, Miss Bill and Miss Thompson. No, 29—Mr. and Mrs, J. Stedman Carew, No. 30—Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Mitchell, Miss Webb, Misses Osgood, Miss Meech, Miss Huntington. No. 31—Mrs. C. D. White, Miss White, Miss Ajken, R. H. Howe, Don- ald_Chappell of New London, No. 32—Mr. and Mrs. Wiiliam A. Caruthers, Mlsses Caruthers, Mrs. ‘Watrous, H. H. Walker of New York. No. 35—Louis Taber, Tyler Rich- ards, Mrs. Willlam Stevens, Miss Ste- vens, Miss Swan. No. 34—Mr. and Mrs. Otto Ernst and wives of Canton Oneco members. No, 35—Capt. and Mrs. Armington Danielson. No. Canton Oneco members. Many Handsome Gowns. There were many beautiful dresses worn, among which were the follow- ing: Mrs. Charles L. Hubbard wore pink wife, Captaln’ Woodward and Lieute; ant Barbie of Danielson; ~ Lisutenants Payns, Bymows and Black of New and white brocadsd satin. Mrs. Frank L. Woodard wore black ohifton velle. facturing, dwellings and stores, have come in for the increase and those whose lists have been raised will be notified by the 1909 if glven the benefit of the ex- sessors. perience gained through the trials of the past fifteen months, wilj,be a Banner Year for you. We offer you two helps—a commercial account ir which to keep the detalls of your receipts and disburse- ments, and a Savings Depart- ment for the surplus that you will nzed when hard times come again. The Thames Loan & Trust Co. Shetucke! Strest, Norwich, Conn. jan2d REMOVAL, The Dressmaking Rooms at 38 Frank- lin St. have removed to 85 Franklin St. Tfl:‘mn 48 Jandd Free Siamp Day $1.00 worth of Green Stamps given FREE with purchases of 10c or over. Double Stamps with pur- chases of $5.00 or over. Special Values in Every Department @The Manhattin 121-125 Main Street. “Jhe Stz of Rowedays - THE - MAIL BOX QUESTION t your postman and to in- o delivery of your mail matter you need a mall box or a let- ter plate. OUR LEADIR IS THE Corbin House Letter Box at $1.25 each. This box neat appearance, a very s equipped with a a Corbin spring- paper clip and h lock. Letters deposited jn it cannot be extracted without the key. We have other boxes at 60c and 75¢ each. Letier Plates, 25¢ Up. If you have neither a box nor let- ter plate your postman will thank you if you attend to this at once. PRESTON BROS. Franklin Square. fan18daw GEO. A. DAVIS Ladies’Shopping Bags, Pocket Bocks and Purses _.m IN GREAT VARILTY. We are showing the best line of these goods ever offered in Norwich and at gricss way below what you ordinarily pay. Our regular $1.00 Book*at 75c, the $1.25 Book at 950. These are splendid values. Other Bags from $1.25 up, There are many new designs in this lot. Purses and Pocket Books, all prices. Bill Rolls Gentlemen’s Letter Case: and Bill Books. We want you to see our geods be- fore you purchase elsewhere. GEO. A. DAVIS, 25-29 Broadway Janigdaw BLANK ' BOOKS Doubtless you will need BLANK BOOKS for the new year. Don't for- get that we carry one of the best and most complete lines in Connecticut. Also that we can make any special book to erder. CRANSTON & CO0. jani9daw Salt Nut Meats at na“i“n"n Jan20d THERE Is no advertisizig medium in %0 The Bul H.tn;:r %nauu‘w graduates, bocause they are properly tralned, The secret of success of this rehool Hes in many features that are exclu- sively our own methods. These meths ods have made this school famous. It you are looking for the best busi- ness training, the Norwich Business College training will appeal to you. New pupfls enter Day and Night School every week, Call to see the school in session. W. E. CANFIELD, Principal, 'Phone 136-2. 99 to 105 Main 8¢, Janild < COAL and WOOD Prompt delivery, Best quality. Valae given. A. S. SPALDING, Mgr. Office 57 Franklin Street. FOR THE BEST ALES and LAGER Ge To “The Plank,”s Frankiinst. O'CONNELL & BHEA, Telephone 554-4. Evening Schocls at CITY HALL and TAFTVILLE Momday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thures ay and Friday N Special Teachers. F. T. MAPLES, Acting Scheol Visiton, novild DROP IN AND HEAR THE Billy and Be Wallizes played by the composer ROY C. PHILLIPS i YERRINGTON'S, " 49 Main Street. dec? ¥ CALKS Ve have a large stock of Sure Grip Calks. Guaranteed to wear longer, hold bet« ter and wear sharper than any other calk., The calk with the stesl center Iv plain sight! . KEI’: ; EATON. CHASE Company, |39 flain Strest, Norwich, Ct, Trade Conditions and the pouring In of greal quantities of merchandiss pur~ chased for the Spring of 1909 induce us to offer for & few days only A Cut from 10 to 25% on all our surplus stock of Furniture, Stoves, Carpets, Sewing Machines and Pianos. Shea & Burke, 37-41 Maia St. jansd > Standard Toilet Preparations SELECTED LINE 05 MRS, GERVAISE GRAHAM'S GOODS. NONE BETTER. LUCY A. SPARKS. Tel. 4433 49 COIT STREET. Take West Side Car To Ann Street. Personal atient! iven nmug."m AR - B 7