Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, January 21, 1910, Page 9

imantic, Conn. Only eight days to profit by this occasion of remarkable value giving Our January Clearance Sale will close Saturday, January 29!h. AN ANNOUNCEMENT TO BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY BY EVERY ECONOMICAL BUYER. IT MEANS DAYS REMAIN TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF EST BARGAIN OCCASION OF THE YEAR. YEAR WILL EQUAL BUYING OPPORTUNITIES PREVAIL. THAT BUT A FEW THE GREAT- NOT AGAIN THIS DE- SIRABLE MERCHANDISE AT PRICES FAR BELOW MARKET VALUE CAN BE FOUND IN ALL PARTS OF THE STORE. DON'T FAIL TO OBTAIN YOUR AND HOUSEKEEPING GOODS. TO SAVE A BIG AMOUNT OF MONEY MADE WHILE WE CONTINUE GAIN EVENT OF THE YEAR. On the Second Floor A few of the many bargain offer- ings are— 21250 Women's Coats $ 5.00. $£17.50 Women's Coats $12.50. $10.00 Rainproof Coats $6.50. $ 8.50 Dress Skints $1.89. $ 5.00 Dress Skirts $3.95 $10.00 Dress Skirts $7.95. Shirt Waists 8hirt Waists 3 Shirt Waists $1.48, House Wr.ppers 84c. Bath Robes $4.95. Petticoats 84c. Corsets 36c. 50c 12igc Corset Covers 9c. Flannelette Night Gowns d4c. $2.26 Sweaters $1.89. Dress Fabrics $1.00 Dress Silks 85c yard. $1.50 Dress Silks $1.25 yard. 50c Woolen Fabrics 42c¢ yard. $1.00 Woolen Fabrics 84c yard. Best quality Prints 5c yard. Khaki Cleth, a yard 6%ec. Dress Gingham, a vard Se. Best Apron Gingham, a yard Tc. Best quality Percale, a vard 1lc. Madras Waisting, a vard 12%c. Housekeeping Goods Yard wide Brown Sheeting, a yard 40-inch Brown Sheeting, a yard Tiec. 81-inch Brown Sheeting, a yard 26c. Bleached Mercerized Damask, a yard 44 72-inch Half Bleached Lihen Dam- esk, a yard $ic. Full Bleached Linen Damask, a yard sc. Turkey Red Damask, a vard 44c. Twilled Cotton Toweling, a yard 5ec. Brown Linen Toweling, a yard Sc. Bed Blankets, a pair 45c. Hemmed Bed Spreads, 95c. Fringed Bed Spreads, $1.39. Pillow Cases, 42 by 36 inch, 12%e. Pillow Cases, 45 by 36 inch, 1l4c, Bleached Sheets, 81 by 90 inch, 4bc, &8c, T0c. Bed Ticking, a yard lic. Quting Flannel, a yard Sc. Hosiery and Underwear FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN. wofen‘. Fleecy Vests and Pants, each %0c. Wamen's Heavily Fleeced Vests and Paaris, sach 4%c. Wemen's Wool Vests and Pants, cagh 95c. Misses' each 30c. Boys’ Fieecad Shirts and Drawers, each 20¢. Infamts’ Weolan Shirts, 21c. ‘Womemis Black Cotten Hose, 10c. Wemen's Heavy Weight Hose, 21c. Women's RiBbed Wool Hose, 19c. Wemen's Black Cashmere Hose, 42c. Children’s Ribbed Cotton Hose, 10c. ‘Boys’ Ironclad Hose, 19c. Girls’ Ribbed Wool Hose, 200. Guaranteed Hose for children, four “or Yoo Infante’ Cashmere Hose, 21c. i Ribbons and Gloves i Theee inch Silk Taffeta Ribbon, 10c Fleeced Vests and Pants, ..Iflnu imoh Satin Taffeta Ribbom, 20: vard. ‘Women's one clasp Cape Gloves, 85¢c. ‘Wemen's Sflk Iined Mocha Gloves, ! ”‘m—'l Fleeced Driving Gloves, ‘Boys" Dogskin Gloves, 3%c. Ofl.m.. 10c. SO FULL SUPPLY IN WEARABLES THERE’S A CHANCE FOR YOU IF PURCHASES ARE THIS, THE ONE GREAT BAR- Small Wares Best quality Safety Pins, a dozen 5c. Darning Cotton, 45 yards on spooi, three for 5c. Best quality Te. Brass Pins, 100-yard Sewing Silk, perfect points, 360 for Best quality Braid Blastic, 5c yard. Silkateen, three for 10c. Pencil Tablets, three for 1fc. Cloth-finish Paper, a pound 20c. ‘White Wove Envelopes, 25 for 3c. ‘White or Colored Handkerchiefs, 4c, three for 10c. Hemstitched or Embroidered Hend- kerchiefs, 10c value, 7c. Hemstitched ~ Handkerchiefs, value at 10c. Initialed Handkerchiefs, 20c. Phoenix Mufflers, 42c. $1.00 Made Veils, 89c. Veili of chiffon or plain and spot- ted Mesh, 20c yard. 25¢ Liquid Soap, 10e. 25c Paste Soap, 10c. 15¢ 25¢c value, Men’'s Wear Hose of cotton or wool, and 25¢c, now 1lc, 20c. Suspenders, 25¢ 89c. Neckwear in many colorings, usually 25¢, 50c, now 1%c, 38c. Gloves and Mittens of leather or yarn, at big reductions in price. Overshirts of cheviot or outing flan- nel, 50c quality, 42c: Soft Bosom, Collarless Shirts, rare 50c quality, at 4ic. . Heavily Fleeced Shirts and Draw- ers, 50c quality at 42c. ‘Wool Shirts and Drawers, each 67c, usually 1sc 85¢, $1.99, $1.29. Outing Flannel Night Gowns, 5% quality, at 48c, $1.00 quality at $9c. Pajamas of outing flannel, good $1 value at 8%c. Soff Bosom, Collarless Shirts, $1 qualify at 83c. Cardigans and Sweaters, for boy or man, at big reductions in price. In the Basement 10Ena.meled three quart Pudding Pans, & Two or three quart Tea or Coffee Pots, 29c. 25Gnlvan{zed Coal Hods, 39¢ value at . Galvanized Water Pail, 19c. Willow Clothes Basket, 59c. Medium size Food Chopper, 89c. Floor Mops, $3c. Glass Wesh Boards, 23c. Guaranteed Clothes Wringers, $2.39. Nickel finish Oil Heaters, 89. Nickel Lamps, Complete, $1. Ten-arm Folding Clothes Dryer, 33c. Sad Irons, set of three, for 9%c. Copper Bottom Wash Boilers, $1.19. All Copper Nickel Plated Tea Ket- tles, 78c. Thin Blewn Table Glasses, each 4c. Three quart Covered Bean Jars, 15c. Floor Coverings and Draperies $27.50 Brussels Rug. $21.50. $25.00 Velvet Rug, $19.50. $16.50 Tapestry Rug, $12.00. $38.50 Wilton Rug. $32.00. 73c Ingrain Carpeting, 63c yard. Yard lengths of All Weol Ingrain, 33¢ yard.’ $1.00 Lincleum, %6¢ yard. $1.256 Linoleum, $1.10 yard. 50c Window Shades, 42c. $ 8.50 Mattress, $ 5.98. $15.00 Mattress, $11.50. $25.00 Halr Filled Mattress, $18.50. $1.00 Muslin Curtains, 79c pair. $2.00 Lace Curtains, $1.50 pair. Cretonne, a yard Sc. Silkoline, a yard 10c. Door Panels of lace, 2ic. Sash Curtains, a pair 2lc, White Curtain Muslin, 2 vard 10c. $2.50 Tapestry Curtains, $1.89. 50c Doer Mats, 33c. $1.08 Door Mats, §9¢. Plain Serim, white or ecru, 21c yard. Cathedral _Scrim, a yard, 21c. 45 inch Brussels White Net, 28c yard. ‘THE H. C. MURRAY (0., mntic, Conn. and 50c kind, at 19, 75 MONUMENTS, Headstones and Markers in our stock ready to be erected. Obtain our prices end inspect 1000 artistic dellqnn John Lennpon & Son, corner Main and Watson Streets. illimantic. Conn. TIME is the test of all things. Our Pianos stand that test. Our house has stood it. EstaBlished 1878. The A. C. Andrew Musie Co. 804-806 Main Street, Willimantic, Ct. A nice varilety of Fresh Fish;l.also Scallops, Oysters and Clams, at STRONG’S FISH MARKET, 28 North St. oct29d HIRAM N. FENN, OUNDERTAKER and EMBALMER 62 Church St. Willimantie, Ct Telepbone. Lady Assistant Would you use your Gas Range in Winter if you were paid to ? Sare! Well, we will pay you. e Willimantic Gas & Electrie Light Co. ERTAIN QUALITIES influence certain results. 'There's nothing uncertain about any article; or dea!, in our store. Trade here and be satisfied. JAMES HARRIES, Opera House Block, Willimantic, Conn. decl3d For Artistic Wall Papers come to E. MAFFITT & CO., 37 Church Street. We will be pleased to estimate on paintigg or decorating, and will guarantee both work and price. Telephone connection. nov2sd Or. F. C. JACKSON-—-Dentist Painless Extracting and Filling a Specialty Lowest prices. All work guaran- teed. Associated Dental Parlors, 752 Main Street, Willimantic Office hours—week davs % a. m. to $ p. m., Sundays 10 a. m. to 2. p. m. janid When in quest of DELICACIES <, _come fo us. A fine general line of selected gouds for the Holiday Trade. Give us a trial H. E. READE, 717 Main Street, Wiliimantic. dec4d If It's Wall Papers in all the latest designs that you de- sire, come here. Our large assortment and moderate price will interest you. Our stock of ready mixed Paints and painters’ supplies are complete. A. B. HOLMES, 72 Church Street. Wi imantic, LOUIS PHANEUF Dealer in LADIES’ AND MEN’S FURNISHINGS, DRY GOODS AND NOTIONS. HAIR GOODS A SPECIALTY. 628 Main Street. jan2d NEW PIANOS As Low as - - $185. W rite for Catalogue. WATKINS BROS., 227 Asylum street, Hartford. Main and School Sts, So. Manchester. 852 Main Street, Wi dec28d imantic. ELMORE & SEEPARD, (8. 'cessors to Sessions & Elmoe) tmbalmers and Funeral Birectors, 60-62 North Street. LADY ASSISTANT. Teiephone connecitom Trade at the . .. Mechanics’ Dep’t. Store OUTFITTERS TO ALL. §90-794 Maim St., Willlmantie, declld ot. L. M. REED has the agency for the Travelers Life and Accident Co. of Hartford, Ct., a=d the United States Health and A ci- dent Ins. Co. of Saginaw. Mich. Wirite for rates and full particulars. Willimantic, Ct WHEN you want to ness before public, O dium better thgn throu ing celumas ad The ut your busi- ere is no me- 3 aver BOARD OF TRADE ROOMS Will Be Secured in Which to Hold Census-Takers’ Examinations E. A. Parent, secretary of the local ! civil service examin! board, expects | to sedure the board of trade rooms in which to hold the examinations for census-takers. Up to the present time he has not heard from Supervisor Bai- 1;?&’ t;t N:;v Ha.veln just how many c:;- lates there will be to take the . cial examinations. ments. Mrs, Cora Seaberry of Catskill, N. Y.. national lecturer and organizer,who | ‘was to have made an itinerary of east- | ern Connecticut under the auspices of the W. C. T. U., has been obliged be- cause of serious illness in her home to | cancel all engagements for the present. The Willimantic local union will have to forego the pleasure of ner visit for a time at least. O. F. 1L O Ingtaliation. D. D. G. M. Silas F. Clark of Staf- ford Springs was present evening and installed the } 1 i | PAZO OINTM elected cfficers of Obwebetuck Ilcdge, No. 16, . O_O. F. After teh ceremony a fine oyster supper was served to the members present. There was a good | attendance and a most enjoyable time | resulted. Men’s Club Organized at M. E. Church. At a special meeting at the Meth- odist Episcopal urch Wednesday evening it was voted to organize a | men’s club. Working by-laws were | drawn up and adopted. It was voted ahat the name of the organization be | called The Men Club of the First| Methodist Episcopal church of Willi- mantic. The object of the new club is to. interest men in the church and for social improvement. All men of the church over 16 years of age who sub- scribe to its support and perform du- ties as required will be eligible for membership. It was voted that the officers be elected for six months and | that the present list be elected by ac- clamation. These officers were chosen: Presi- | dent, G. H. Hall ice president, H. Cook; secretar: P. Bradway: treas Committees: Pro- gramme, Rev. Lois M. Flocken (chai man), A. C. Scripture and F. P. Da- voll; memebrship, John Wesley Ror L. Tinker: fellowship, (chairman), John Hastings and the regular morning us ers. It was decided that the next meet- ing be arranged for by the programme | committee. Sister Mary Jane. The funeral of Sister Mary Jane of St. Joseph’s convent, who was Miss Katherine Shea before her profession, was held Thursday morning at 10 o'clock at St. Joseph's church, and was largely attended by mourners from this city and surrounding towns, including relatives from _Taftville. Norwich, Westerly, R. L, Jewett City, Occum and Fitchville. All of the sisters of St. Joseph's convent were present, as were a number from St. Mary's convent and a number of the Sisters from Baltic | and Taftville. Rev, John J.\ Flem- saing, pastor of the church, was the celebrant of a solemn high mass of requiem, with Rev. Arthur De Bruyck- er, pastor of St. Mary’s church, dea- con; Rev. J. J. McGuane, assistant rec- tor of St. Joseph’'s, sub-deacon, and Rev. James M. Cunrfnghamn-of West- erly master of ceremonies. Among oth er priests in the sanctuary were Rev. F. I. Kuster and Rev. H. C. Paquette of this city®and Rev. M. J. Lynch of Balitic. The eulogy was delivered by Rev. J. J. McGuane, and w. quent tribute to the departed Siste: Included in the music was an Ave Ma- ria by Mrs. John O'Rourke. Burial was in St. Joseph’s cemetery, where office for the dead wis read by the | sts. The bearers were James Haggerty, W. J. Sweeney, J. O'Sullivan and Ed- ward F. Casey. Funeral Director Eu- gene E. Hickey was In charge of the arrangements. PILES CURED 6 TO 14 DAYS. ENT is guaranteed to c any case of itching, blind, bleeding or protruding piles in.6 to 14 days or money refunded. 50c. A. R. BURNHAM, Agent. Manufacturer of different styles of Light Carriages and Wagons, Harness, Carriages and Wagons for sale. Carriage and Wagon Repairing of all kinds. Repository and shops 180 Valley Street. Horse Shoeing. novid _E. L. PRINCE, CONFECTIONER and Ice Cream Caterer 734 Main Street, Telephone 53-3. Tel connection. Willimantic, Conn. janéa Let me demonsirate to,youn the NEW OVERLAND ERNEST P. CHESBRO, Automabies, 1029 Main Street novied WILLIMA FUNERAL. ‘ -2 NTIC. Mrs. Nora Fitzgerald. The funeral of Mrs. Nora Fitzgerald was held at St. Joseph’s church Thurs- day morning at 9 o'clock ,and was largely attended. Rev. John J. Flem- ming celebrated the requiem high mass. The bearers were John Regan, Bartholomew Moran, Michael Casey and Robert Connaughtori. Burial was in St. Joseph’s cemetery. Two Weddings at St. Joseph’s Church. Rev. John J. Flemming, pastor of St. Joseph’s church, officiated at two wed- dings Thursday morning, those of John Kagan and Miss Julia Kielyan, who were attended by Michael Kos and Miss Stifk Uonseka, and Simon Show- ron and Miss Sophie Francowicz. Miss Carolina Dykes was bridesmaid for the last named bride, and Frank Kienicz was best man. Members of Executive Committes of Thread Co. in Town. General F. S. Kaley and R. C. Kerr of New York, members of the execu- tive committee of the American Thread company, were in the city Thursday, guests of General E. S. Boss, agent of the local mills, who is also a member of the.committtee. Most of the day wag spent in inspecting the big plant and a general discussion of the affairs of the company. 1910 Model Cars Arrive. The spring consignment of more than a carload of different makes of auto- mobiles was received Wednesday by E. P. Chesebro. Personals. William H. N. McKinley was a Hart- | fora visitor Thursday. C. F. Mowray of Hartford was in Willimantic on” business Thursday. Burt Spencer of Naugatuck, former- ly of this city, is in town visiting rela tives and friends. J. A. McAvo! who has been critical- ill for some weeks, Is daily improv- William P. Stevens is in Thomp- sonville attending the funeral of a rel- ative, Ex-Alderman William Maine of | Windham was Jn the city for a brief stay Thursday Frank P. Fenton left Thursday for it with her sister, Moon, and brother, New Haven. Fournier is planning to start for California January 28, and in- tends to get comfortably the Jeffri settied before ohnson fight 4s pulled off. s been received from Milton vho recently went west to under- an operation, that he is Improving . being able to take daily walks »pen air. J. A, McAvoy, who has been in in the for vears, is to re- from business, having rented her Taunton parties, who it is un- tire store to derstood are to open a jewelry store. Arthur T. Kelley, a former star on the Windham High school basketball team, played his initial game with the Connecticut Literary Institute team against the Black Hall five Monday evening, and caged 12 baskets from the floor and two from the foul line. It was C. L. I's first game of the season, and played away from home. The score was C. L. L. Black Hall 23. COLCHESTER Mrs. Charles Raymond’s Death—Wir- ing of Houses Bogup. Mrs. Charies Raymond died ut her N home on orwich avenue Tuesday morning. She was 77 yvears old. She is survived by two brothers, George Wales of this place and Charles Wales of Bagton. The men who are setting the elee- tris light poles used dynamite to get through the frost. which was quite deep in some places. Clarence Champlain is i1l with pneu- monia at his home on Norwich ave- nue. Miss Addie May Lyman is the guest of her grandmother in Willimantic. Michael E. Sullivan of Willimantic ———————————————— DISTRICT OF M ANSFIELD, as. Pro- 1910, bate Court. Jan. 19 £ | _ Estate of Eber ' Dunham, late of Mansfield, in sald District, deceased The Trustee having exhibited hls ac- count with said estate to this Court for allowance, it is Ordered, That the 28th day of Janu- ary. A. D. 1910, at 2 ¢’clock in the af- ternoon, at the FProbate Office in Mansfield, be, and the same is, as- signed for a hearing on the allowance of said account with said estate. and this Court directs the Trustee to cite all persons interested therein to appear at sald time and place, by publishing this erder in some newspaper having a circulation in said District, and by posting a copy of thig order on the public signposi in the Town of Mans- field, where deceased last dwelt. LBWELLYN J. STORRS, jan21d Judge. DISTRICT OF MANSFIELD, ss. Pro- bate Court, Jan. 19, 1910, 3 Estate of Fred G. Nason, a minor, in said District. : The Guardian having exhibited his account with said minor te this Court for allowance, it is Ordered, That the 28th 'dly of Janu- ary, A. D. 1910, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon, at the Probate Office In Mansfield, be. and the same is, as- signed for a of said acceunt with sald estate, and this Court directs the Guardian to cite all persons interested “thereln to ap pear at said time and place, by p lishing this order in some newspaper having a circulatiom in said District, and by posting a copy of this erder on the public signpost in the Town of Mansfield, where deceased last dwelt. JAMES A. SHEA, jan21a Acting Judge. to financial succsess. tunities. There Is No Royal Road It depends upon the individual how he improves his oppor- Cultivate the saving habit and you will be happy and prosperous. Your account is cordially invited. 31, per cent. interest paid, compounded semi-annually, on accounts of $1 and up. Willimantic Sévfn’gs Institute H. C. MURRAY, Prest. N. D. Webster, Treas. PAGES NINE TO TWELVE 7 was the guest of Timothy Kélley on Pleasant street Tuesday. J. H. Baker of Millington was in town Wednesday. ’ C. H. Pinney of Hartford was a bus- iness caller in town Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton Wallls and S0’ ave. Sues Rev. B, D. Remington returned on Wednesday from Bridgeport, where he has been attending the funeral of a friend. Benjamin Burdick of Lebanon was in town Tuesday. Conductor Porter, who has been laid up for the past week with muscular rheumatism, i{s slowly improving. The electricians of the Colchester Electric Light and Power eompany have started wiring the houses. They commenced Wednesday on Alden A, Baker’s house on South Main street. STAFFORD SPRINGS Mrs. Robert Giltrop’s Death—Vital Statistics for 1909—Funeral of Rev. F. L. Batchelder. Mrs. Robert Giltrop, for many years a resident of Staffordville, died Wed- nesday after being ill for several months, Besides her husband she leaves four daughters. During the year ending December 31, 1909, there were in the town of Stafford 131 births, 88 deaths and G4 marriages. Mrs. Christopher Allen is the guest of her sisters in Providence. Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. Pinney ara ;;)erglh\x a few weeks at Pinehurst, of friends in Orange, " Rev. F. L. Batchelder’s Funeral. The funeral of Rev. F. L. Batchelder took place at the Baptist church in Stafford Hollow, Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock, Rev. A. B. Todd offi- ciating, Burial was in Stafford street cemetery, Miss Emily S. Brown friends in Philadelphia, Robert Buckley has been ill for sev- eral days with grip. Miss Hattie Adams of Newburyport, Mass., is the guest of her brother Rev. R. M. D. Adams. Blanche Sturtevant of West Stafford the guest of friends in Collinsville Daniel MacCallum of Ludlow, Vt., is s visiting visiting relatfons in town, JEWETT CITY M. E. Men's Club Gives Enjoyable Concert—Annual Church Meetings— D. A. R. Chapter Meets With Mrs. G. H. Jennings. There was a record attendance at Finn's opera house at the concert and entertainment given by the men’s | class of the M. K. church, Thursday evening. Hearty encores given each number proved the appreclation of the audience. With the exception of Professor Lib- by, the entire programme was by Jo- cal amateurs, its excellent being ex- ceedingly complimentary to the par- ticipants. The programme follows Plano duet, he Dragon Fight Polonaise, B. Hoffman, Misses Emma and Katherine Babcock; reading, Man and the Mosquito, Anon., Prof. John D. Lwby: solo, The Flight of Ages, Bev- an, Charles E. McKay; Yachting Glee. Culbertson, Olympian male quartette reading, The Yankee Fireside, Ano Prof, John D, Libby: Last Night, 1 dies’ trio, by H. Kjeruls, Misses Alice McBroome, Katherine Babeock and Mrs. F. D. Coles. Piano duef, La Chasse Infernale (Grand Galop), Brilliante, C. Kolling, Misses Emma and Katherine Babcoek solo, Grass and Roses, violin obbligate, Bartlett, Misses Mabel and Irene Young: reading, Old MotHer Hubbard, F. H. Miner, Prof. John D. Libby; so- lo, In Happy Moments, Day by Day, from. Magritana, Charles E. McKay: reading, omén, Anon, Prof. John D. Libby; Good Night, Luilabay, Herbert Olympian male quartette. The aocompanists for the evening were Mrs. BE. H. Hiscox and Miss Em~ ma Babeock. Business Meeting of Baptist Church. On Wedénesday evening the annual business meeting of the Baptist church was held at the close of the regular midweek service, After re- ports from the different departments, officers for the ensuing vear were elected as follows: Clerk Deacon J. E. Phillips: treasurer, A. M. Clarke: eollector, George H, Prior; trustee for three vears, Charles Armstrong; audi- tor, Deacon D. L. Philllps;: deacon- H. Prior, Miss Ids L. C. Willcox, Mrs. M. 121 NAMES it On Roll of Congregational Church— Annual Meeting and Roll Call. The annuval church meaing and roll call of the Congregational church were held on Wednesday evening, an un- usually large number attending, Rev. ‘W. H. Gane presided. Clerk G. A. Haskell read the annual secretary’s and treasurers report, Deacon J. C Hawkins reported for the deacons® fund. Mrs. F. E. Robinson and Mrs. Whife through Mrs. Gane revorted for the ladies’ society, Alec McNicol and Theodore Robinson for the Sunday school, Mrs. G. W. Robinson for the Christian Endeavor society, Mrs. Sher- man Waters and Mrs. Robluson for Mrs. Whalley, the Woman's Misston- ary soclety, and Mrs F. B. Rod for the home department, A was made in article 18, sectfom %, in the constitution, making the church committee consist of the pastor, clerk, deacons and deaconess, and mm'{:;- sons from the church. Frank ¥. - inson was eleoted deason for three years and Miss Mary E. Soule deacen- ess for two years. As Mr. Haskell refused (o serve as clerk another year, Alec McNicol was elected to ll the place. B. C. Bilss, Mrs. W. H. Gane and Mrs, P. E Robinson were elected the three mem- bers from the church on the church committee. The sum of $15 was vot- ed to the cholr for music. The roll call followed, showing 121 names on the roll, twenty-one having been added during the year. D. A. R. Chapter Hears About Robert Gray. Anne Brewster Fanning chaptes, D. A. R, met at Mrs. G. H. Jennings' on Wednesday afternoon, Miss Martha Brewster, the regent, presided. Among other matters of business, it wes voi- ed to hold a public The paper of the afternoon was read by Mrs. F. C. Whitney, the title, How the Flag was First Carried Around the Globe by Robert Gray. Within the past een- tury mo- American explorer has con- tributed more materfally £o the wael- fare of the United States and to its maritime glory than Capt. Robert Gray, the discoverer of the Columbdia river and the first circumnavigator avho carried the flag of the United States around the world. Robert Gray was barn at Tiverton, R: I, In May, 1757, and entered the naval service early in life, during the war of the revolution, where he served as offi- cer. ~In 1787, several merchants of ‘Boston were associated In combining the fur traffic of the northewrest coast of North America with the silc and tea trade of China, Capt. John Ken- in command of after many adventures, cargo of furs. Ken remain on the northwest Gray set sail for great fur mart of the age across the Pacific wi LeEU RS oM