Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, January 25, 1911, Page 7

denry Allen & Son @he Bulletin, 'County Norwich, Wednesday, Jan. 25, 1911. oA Vo s o 1 el Comm FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS §8 Maln Stree!. 1ADY ASSISTANT WHEN REYITITTYy oldeeet IMPOSSIBLE If you use the HAPPYFOOT INSOLES 10c a pair, 3 pairs fer 25¢. | and probably Thursday; southwest winds. Predictions from the New York Her- | warmer: THE WEATHER. Forecast for Today. For New Englan and fresn southwesterly winds, and on Brown of Thursday partly cloudy Observations in Norwich. The foliowing records, reported from | Sevin'’s pharmacy, show the changes | in temperature and changes Tuesday: Ther. Bar. | 19 30.60 | 35 30.59 35 30.50 Comparisons. | Predictions for Tuesday: Fair and outherly winds. As predicted. Tuesday's weathe: Sun, Moon nad Tiden Sun | _High N. D. Sevin & Son AGENTS AY DRUGAISTS 31 Wiy mr:-n-nlr ‘Treatise with each bottle ‘or malled on request. H m;y;—the Best Whist ' Given By Lad Sociaty—Surprise Given Mr. Crowe— | basement of St. Mary's Ladies' Charitable society. Miss Mary Hartle and Mrs. Humphrey, Miss Julla Tarleton and Hartie acted as Crowe, avenue Monday of his faithful serv Six hours after high water It 1s low tide, which is foliowed by flood tide. Charitable Personal Notes. successful whist was held in the hurch, by the on Tues :vening. Twenty-flve tables were ed and the occasion was enjoyed Il. The prizes were awarded to liam Bresnahan and Mrs. D. Mc- mick. The afialr was in_charge of A Miss Mar; corer Party. home on Central evening in recognition s as superinten- S dent of the Sunday school of on- gregational church. The party was up largely of the teachers and officers of the school. Brief remarks were given by Rev. C. H. Ricketts and ugh Blackledge. John McWilliams, on behalf of the Sunday schocl, presented a handsome 3 desk chair to Mr. Crowe, who repliad In Material, Style, Fit and WORK- | i, ; pieasing manner. Piano and violin MANSHIP. selections followed and refreshments CHAS. M. NICKERSON, were served, making an evening of genuine pleasure to all. Morshant Tailer, 128 Main St Mr. Crowe has been superintendent novild WULF of the Sunday school for the past five years, but declined re-election at the recant meeting of the school. these five years an energetic worker and the school has pro=pered under his supervision During Mr. Crowe has been Mass for Mrs. Daley. At 9 o'clock Tuesday morning a month’s mind mass for Mrs. Hanora Daley wa occlebrated fn St. Mary's Be Up-to-date and have your bills made out and your letters written by a public typewriter. We have a ihoroughly wom- petent cne, and the charges are very low. Just tey it and satis- fy yourself. Wauregan House, The Parker-Davenport Propristors. c | H Northfield Butter MAY BE HAD AT CARDWELL'’S HALF-POUND PRINTS. TRY ONE. jan12 SPECIAL SALE! Regular 50 cent Extract DeBouquet Perfume fr couple were many beautiful gifts to the bride. Mr. and Mrs, D’'Avignon left on an 1 HH | eity. On their return they will rosile | with the bride’s parents on Merchants | avenue. c { are well known and pouular with the | younger people of Taftville, extend to the newly marrie ‘best wishes for a happy future. an eunce. In ounce bottles only, See our window display. The Lee & 0sgood Co., DRUGGISTS JAnzEWEFS NEED A TRUNK? Buy it here, and now. Eight Tour- fsts’ Trunks left. To close them out will sell same at cost. The Sheincket Harazss Co., 321 Main Street, Wm. ©. BOD ~OUIS H. BRUNELLE BAKERY |t Prop. after spending were conducted in the Sacred church at 1 Selections choir. Alfred » parenis, Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Mc riends | afternoon tr | town were Mrs. family of Westerly, Mrs. Mary Logan | ford, death of Mrs. Frani resident of Occum, in Roxbury, Mass, on Sunday. here for burial. Mrs. Hall leaves one child. church by Rev. William H. Kennedy. Personals. Miss Lida C ey has returned homa few days with friends in Boston. Harry Allen of Fifth street has re- turned from a visit with relatives in New Haven. Jerome Girotti has recovered from a severe attack of grip and will return to his duties with. the United States Fin- ishing company today TAFTVILLE Marriage of Edward D'Avignon and| Miss Julia McCarthy—Funeral of Miss Clara Lafend—Notes. The funeral of Miss Clara Lafond was held from the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs, William Lafond, on South | street, Tuesday morning. Services Heart o'clock by Rev. Philip Massicotte. ‘here were many friends present at the scrvice, and the floral forms were numerous and beautiful. were given by the French Th bearers were Wiifred Comeau, Gaudet, Oscar Deshais and enry Therran. The burial was in St Mary's cemetary. D’Avignon-McCarthy Wedding. At 9.20 o'clock Tuesday morning Ed- ward D'Avignon and Miss Julia McCar- thy, both of Taftville, were united in marriage by Rev. Arthur O'Keefe. brother of the groom,Alexander D'Avig- non, acted as best Frances McCarthy, sister of the bride, was the bridesmaid. gowned in white messaline, with whita tulle veil, tions and lilles of the valley. mald wore pink silk and carried silk | carnations. played by Miss Annie MecCarthy, and solos were Miss Katherine Hasler. A man, and Mis: The bride was and carried white carna- Her The wedding march was iver by Miss Belair and Following the ceremony a reception as held at the home of the bride’s on Merchants avenue, and a breakfast was served. Many and relatives of the young present and there were train for their honeymoon ip, which will be spent in New Yol Both the Dride and the groom and all d couple Among those present from out William Casey of and {and daughter, Alice Logan, of Willi- | | ic, Henry o Sow Ber. | the officers: | mant enry Tetreault of New Bed. | the ofcers: Br Mass. pton, Edward Kelley of We: ass.and Mr. and Mrs. Hams- i ton of Norwich, Died in Roxbury. Word has been received here of the Hall, a form The body will be brought Besides her husband, Notes, The regular weekiy meeting of the Funeral A ER Direcior and Embalmar 70 Franklin St., Bulletin Bidg. Telepbone 643-3. Prompt service day or aight Lady Assistant. Residence 116 Broadwag, opp. Theatre. Telephone €43-3. Fair Wednesday moderate to overcast | Smith of Noank, in the town of Groton, and warmer weather, followed by rain ' were chosen as members of the board or snow in the northern districts. the barometric | | Frederick J. Brown of Noank Win on the ald: On Wednesday fair to partly | overcast weather and slowly rising | (Special to The Bulletin.) temperatures will prevail, with light| Hartford, Jan. 24.—Frederick J. Lebanon and Charles. H. ! of county commissioners of New Lon- | don county at a caucus of the republi- | can senators and representatives from that county held in Room 66 at tha capitol at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. The sesslon was held -behind closed FRED ICK J. Lebanon. BROWXN, doors, no one excerting those entitled to_vote being allowed to remuin, Reprec:ntative Whiton of New lon- don presided as chairman. Represent- ative nolds of Lyme was cler Me: own and Smith each won | out on the first ballot, but*with nothing o spare, as each had only the nine votes requisita for a cheice. The full republican strength of 17 votes in the county was represented. On the first_ballot, when Mr. Brown was chosen, Willlam I Allyn of Led- yard had four votes, James ©. Palmer of Lisbon one and Judge Austin L Bush of East Lyme three votes, The strength of the cancus was lined up solidly for two candidates in select- ing the second commissloner, C‘harles H. Smith of Noank receiving nine votes to eizht for George H. Bradford of Montville. While the balloting was going on a group of very much interested New London county men stcod in the lobby anxiously awaiting the resuit. - There was only a litile tendency to kick nst making the caucus closed against outsiders owing to the close- ness of tha contest to ba decided and the waiters whiled away good natured- Iy the forty minutes that the session | fasted, | By invitation of Mr. Smith those | the caucus were engertained imme 1u;4 after its adjournment at Heu- ble 8. The Participants. After organizing and the call had been made for nominations, Senator Angus Perk placed in nomination | Frederick J. Brown of Lebanon to fiil the vaecancy caused by Commissioner Chadwick’s announced retireinent at the close of his term. Harry art of Colchester seconded the nomination. For th e same place ex-Senator William I Allvn of Ledvard was named by Hollis H. Palmer of Preston. tife seec- onding speech being by Charles L. Stewart of North Stobington. Thel nomination of Mr. Brown was also seconded by Myron Abel of Lebanon. { James B. Palmer was nominated by Herman Learned of Lisbon Judge A. G. Bush of East Lyme was | named by J. Warren Stark of Lyme | and BErnest Latimer of Salem second- ed the nomination. A motion to vote by roll call was lost. | As the successor to B. F. Willlams, | Percy Morgan of Groton nominaied Charles H. Smith of that town whiie} Charles L. Stewart placed in nomiia- | tion George H. Bradford of Montville, | The nomination of Mr. Smith was| seconded by Lewis Whiton of New | T.ondon while Ernest 1 imer of Salem seconded Mr. Bradford’s nomination.’ During the session Doorkeeper George H. Stanton acted as doorkesp- er for the caucus and by orders kept everyone except the reru‘e!enmtlvest and senators out. ! The terms of the present incumbents | in the office do not expire until Octo- | ber. 1 FIFTH COMPANY HOLDS ITS ANNUAL MEETING. Private Bellert Elected Treasurer and | Committe Named—Orders for In- spection Read. { | i At the annual meeting of the Fifth company, C. A. C., at the armory on Tuesday evening the reports of the officers were approved, it being shown that the treasury is in good condition. | Orders were read for the inspection by the government officer on February 7, | when both companies will be assem- bled. | ”"As treasurer, Private Bellert was named, and the finance committee { chosen includes Lieut. C. R. Nichols, Sergeant Albert Turner and Musician Waldron. The by-laws committee was named, to include First Lieut. Nich- ols, First Sergeant G. A. Turner and Private Bellert, and the committee on sports, Lieut. James N. Burdick, Cor- | poral Bradiaw and Musician Caikins. i There was an inspection of the com- | pany on_arill work by Captain Tar- { box and Lieuts. Nichols and Burdick One recruit was received. | | Barbers’ Union Officers Installed. The Barbers' union, local No. 337, | had its officers installed Monday aven- ing by ex-Vice President Henry B. | Storey its moeting in Central | Labor_Union_hall. The following are President, A. M. Rouleau; George Lambert: re- Joseph Norman: , Walter Abendroth surer, Clinton Christmsn; guard, Otto Heinel. i M. Paquette of ‘Putnam is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Howard Kenyon. Lee Norman of Moosup is spending 1 few days with friends in town. { | | ‘Miss Agnes Malone of Norwich ave- nue has returned homs, after spending a few days in Boston. F. & Leathers of Wastwood, Mass. who spoke Tuesday evening ar | the Knights of Pythias meeting, wa entertained by Mr. and Mrs. H. Pockham _of Prospect park during his y in this city. Children Ory FOR FLETCHER'S Rev. { i issioners Are Nominafe of Lebanon and Charles H. ! has since resided. He | mostiy {to the milk First Ballots—Four Other Names Mentioned in Caucus—Star Chamber Session. The Nominees. Frederick J. Brown of Lebanon was republican senator from the eleventh district in 1901-1902. He is the son of John M. and Louisa (Lombard) Brown and was born in Lyme, March 27, 1844. When three years of age, he removed from Lyme to Lebanon, living | there until nine years of age and then removed to Colchester, coming from there to Lebanon April 18 where he education in the\Bacon academy, Col- chester. On_April 15, 1886, he mar- ried Nancie Lombard, daughter of Or- lenzo and Hannah (Bailey) Lombard. Three children have blessed the union two of whom are still living. Mr. Brown is a successful farmer and lumberman, and Is a highly respected member of the A. O. U. W. and of the K. of P. He is an enthusiastic re. publican, and has creditably held sev- eral town offices. He has alwo been a member of the republican town com- mittee the past twenty v and was a member of the general a 1893, serving on the railroad commit- tee. As senator he was the popular and efficient senato chairman of the important committee on temperance and gained husts of good friends at the capitol. He is at present state central committeeman for the Shoe- string district. Charles H. Smith, of Noank, town of Groton, and a native of that town, was | born S¢pt. 10, 1851.°, He received his educatién in ‘the public schools of Noanl. and -on Nqv. 16, 1872, married Mary B. Potter, who died June 9, 1905. Mr. Smith began the busincss of boat and vacht building inz, buiit up a large business. About five vears ago he disposed of this bus- iness to the firm of Swith & Barry and is now retired. Mr. Smith has always been a staunch republican and enjo the fullest confidence und esteem o his fellow-citizens, regardiess of party affiliations. He is a conservati and uses his thorough knov public affairs to the best adv: e and his advice is frequently sought in public as well as in private affairs, He has been a member of the general assembly three termms, in 1891-1%92, | CHARLES H. SMITH, Noank. serving as a memobar or ine co on fisheries, in 1895-96, bei he man of the same committee, in 1909~ 1810 he was a member of the commit- tee of fish and game Tolland County. Tolland county republican members selected R. Harry Leonard of Vernon and Commiseioner F. O. Vinton of Mansfield to fill the vacancies in the board of couniy comr oners at a caucus held at the capitol Tuesday af- ternoon, Mr. Vinton's selectio s nanimously made, his na being presented for consideration by Repre- sentative Hall of Willington An intormal ballot nin se- iecting th ner. R, arry Le ceiving 3 of tha 15 votes ¢ tiwo votes were ocast John n of Stafford. lection was made unanimous. Judge Lewellyn J. Storrs of Mansfield was unanimously chosen for county auditor. Senator Parl Leonard acted as chairman of the caucue, and Repre- sentative Eugene G. Walker of Ver- non was clerk. MILK PRODUCERS WiLL Such Samples as Were Taken Will Give Connecticut a Bad Name—Three Eastern Counties Interested. Information that the final anaiysiz of the samples of milk taken from cuns belo; ng to producers in Wi ham, Tolland #nd New London counties on Tuesday and Wednesday of last weck was received yesterds afternoon, and the department of the food and dal commissioner will begin a new ser of hearings on Tuesday next. Tt mean core of prosecutions of 1 produce large and emall. in tho three counties. The entire force of the department, including Commissionar H. F. Potter of New Haven, Deputy Tyler Cruttenden of Norwich and two in- spectors, was employed in the round- up. It has Deen found that out of 72 samples of milk which were extracted on Jan. 17 and 18 either from cans about to be loaded Into cars to be sent to Providence, R. I, or from other sources, that 59 of the samples were either watered, skimmed, or both wa- tered and skimmed, which laft only 12 up to standard, or less than 20 per cent. of all the samples analyzed nalysis showed that in some instan the total percentage of solid matter was as low as 7.26 per cent.. whil> the minimum percentige to meet the stan- dard requirement is 11.75 per cent. The lowest percentage of butter fat was 1.8 per cent.. while the standard is 3. per cent. The commissioner say It is reaily the worst Jot of milk I ever got hold of.” _ All the milk Inspected was being | shippad out of Connecticut to Provi- Book club was held Tuesday evening | dence. It is a matter of much con- with a good attendance. | Sequence. Mr. Potter, in explaining his at}hu sterdav afternoon eaid: Arsene D’Avignon of Hartford spent| “While the milk is not being con- Tuesday with relatives here. sumed here. it was produced here and if tha thing continves it will g Connecticut & bad name, and it is t intention of the commissioner to take ! e he drastic measnres this whole- o business of selling water for milk The honest producer has to compete Wwith the dishonost person who is sell- ing part milk and part water, displacing #6 many guarts of milk water. These cases will be prosecuted in the near future and substantial fines will he asked for by the department. Twenty producers are implicated in the proposed prosecutions. They are =mall producers. It is expected that the fines will be sufficiently heav: to invite attention to the iaw ralati standaprd. Tha in question will be granted hearings beginning with next Tuesday, If they gesire it, as is the custom of the of- ce. . Steel dleg are now sngraved by tricity elec- received his | smbly in | thirty-five vears | ago and by industry and honest deal- | £ PROSECUTED.! The | producers | 0. ROGERS - ‘RE_ELECTED PRESIDENT. Annual Meeting of State Poultrymen’s Association-at Hartford. ‘The fifth annual meeting of the Connecticut Pouitry assodlation opened at Hartford Tuesday morning. There was a good attendance when President Woodbury O. Rogers of Norwich called the meeting to order at 10.45 and ex- tended words of welcome to the mem- bers. President Rogers address. He said: | In addition to our splendid two day jmidswmmear field meeting at Storrs, i which I am sure was much enjoyed by | all who attended it, we are sefiding out speakers on poultry topics ail over the state, and it 's a matter of record that the Connecticut Pouliry association sent out more speakars to the farmers’ institutes and iocal associations and granges than any other organization in the state. We are constantly re- ceiving calls for this kind of extension wor, and, as your president, 1 have been calicd upon many times during the past year to assist some sirug- gling pouitryman who was having trouble with his flock % We shall need more funds for this work, as the demand is increasing. We have, therefore, asked t legislature to increase our’ appropriation §600 per and T trust that you will ail use influence to see that this increase | is granted. Let us exert our influ- ance on legi ion in favor of agricul- ture in general 1 believe that we can serve our best| | interests by co-operating in every way | { possible with the Connectleut coilege | {and the other agricultural organiza- | tions of the state, and working hand in hand with them for the advanc { ment of the poultry industry and ger | eral agriculture, of which poultry no small part. Let us, therefore, con- | tinue our co-operation and the promo- | | tion of the poultry industry, for as the | | industry is promotad the weifare of all poultrymen will be advanced. The stamp upon the products. Th seal. The object of the seal. which| reads ‘Connecticut Poultry Associa tion. Poultry products sold under this #eal are produced by a member of the Connecticut Poultry association, and | are guaranteed. Registered under the laws of Connecticut,” you all know. This is probably the most important ure we have adopied during the | g w;: read bls annual yea The fmportance of the poultry in-| | dustry in this country is only ceded | | by a few farm crops. It is a general, diversified industry, an industry of many branches, from a few in'the back | | yard te the enormous poultry plants, {but there is always room for more | “goed products,” cur own state of Con- T ut not raising nearly what she consumes. Let us, therefore, be pro- gressive We <hould, I believe, always advo- | cafr and reglize the importince of uming vigorova stock in our breeding yards, and thus build up strains of birds that shall be noted for their con- stitutional viger, and therzfore greater ! power of production. Tn connection with poultry raising is and a love of ness may be quite an asset. Remember this in the aitentlon to the ittle detalls of the poultry business.| And success often depends on this. | 1 am looking forward io the time at] no distant day when the so-called fan- cler and the utility man shall be! | brought close fogether, and we may { be able to hold op> great biz stute { hibition of fancy and utility poultry all the products in the way of{ ard dressed poultr. nd all ponl- | nterests in the state may be ought nearer together. { Secretary George V. 8mith of Wil- lington mads his report. e said: Our memberghip 1= 44 j2 vear ago Treasurer's Report. Treasurer Charles . Brundage of i Deubury presented his report, as foi- lows: Balance J , 1910, was 37 cash find balance availabe at t itol from appropriation of 1909, $47 gain of 116 over 3.12 In The recelpte were the above $ from the secretary $207.50. and from the state appropriation $714.39, making | a total 6. The expenditures ieaving a balance of balance due on the state appro; of 1910 is $285.61. The total funds avatiable are therefore $909.11. Election of Officer: The following officers” were elected President Woodbury ©. Rogers, Norwich, Chearles H. Brundage, Auditor Har: Charles 1. Balch, son 1. Hamilton, i Roberts, ter 2 & Charles F. Haven. County Vice Presidents — Litchfieid county, P. B. Whitehead, Washington Depot; Fairfield county, W. Rurr, | Fairfield; New Haven county, Joshua Hartford col - South Windser; Middle- 8, Bailay. Cobalt; Tol- niy, George H. Lord, Stafford Springs: New London county, J. . { Cruttenden, Waterford; Windham Leonard H. Healey, Wood- ve Committee — Hon. F. P. Deming, Robertsville; A. B. Brundage Danbury; Frank E. Fowler, Meriden: Henry A, Grimm, Windsor; George £ Butler, Cromwell; Louis Edward, Ellington; B. W. Brown. Old Myst W. G. Holman, Phoenixviiie; at large George S. Cosgrove, Willington: F. S. Gammack, West Hartford; Paul P Ives, Guilford At the afternoon session William A Brown, professor of poultry husbandry University of Maine, spoke on C operation in Poultry Work and the { Further Development of the Work Along Assoclation Lines. F. S. Gam- mack of West Hartford epoke on From the Shell to the Dressed Fowl With the Most Profit. In the evening Charles W. Whitney editor of the American Poultry Advo- cate grdve a stereopticon address on poultfy facts, Lessons We May Learn for Our Profit from the Methods of Successful Poultry Farms. Charles F. Roberts ot New Haven spoke on The ?lghts of the Pouitrymen Under thie Law. The closing session will Dbe helc this morning at 10 o'clock, There wi be two addresses as follows: Syetems, | Intensive and Fixtensive, Dr. Prince T. | Woods, Danvers, Mass., aditor of the | American Poultry Journal: address, The Building Up of a Successful Poul- try Plant, W. J. Tilley, Packerville. TO PALE, THIN PEOPLE Druggists Utley & Jones Offers to Pay for S8amose if it Does Not Make Thin People Fat. Pale, thin peovle are simply suffer- ]mg from want of nourishment. Thay may eat enough, but their feod is not | properly digested and does them no | good. Samose, ing food the remarkable flesh form- | should be used by all who are pale, weak and thin. It mingles lwith the food and aids assimilation, £0 that when taken for a short time, 3 1 soon assert her normal . and e food that is eaten give strength and good fesh. The woman who longs for ros cheeks and the plumpness of beauty showld use Samose. The man who wants to be strong and well and gain health and good flesh, will ind his de- sires accomplished by Samose. Such remarkable results have fol- lowed us: of Samose that Drug- | gists Utley & Jones are willing to pay | for the treatment if it does not give the desired results. They make this offer generally and wants all who ara thin, weak and out of health to get a box of Samose from them on those terms. | CHURCH & ALLEN has a full DYSPEPSIA-PROOF. _ b ettt gt How any Meal Can Be Thoroughly Enjoyed by Any Stomach. Costs You Nothing to Tqyu.’btulfl’i Dyspepsia Tablets. Men, as a rule, are first discovered by their enemies. Thelr antagonists turn on the searchlight, and the proof of merit will lic in being able to stand the flash. It was only in this way that Mr ‘White ever knew that dyspepsia was one of Mr. Black’s worst enemles. Sit- ting face to face at a twp-by-four ta- ble, he handed his afilicted friend the bill of fare: Oyster Cocktail. Stuffed Olives. Boston Clam Chowder. . Strained Gumbo. Sirlein Steak with Mushrooms. Roast Beef Hash. Bolled Ox Tongue with Saueskraut. Lobster a la Newburs. Baked Pork and Heans. Combination Crab Salad. Hot Mince Ple. Pineapple Fritters. Mr., White ordered a “little of each.” Mr. Dyspepsia Black ordered crackers and a glass of milk. “1 had such a big breakfast this morning,” he eaid, “that I'll just take a bits to keep you company.” But Mr. White could not be deceived: "I am afraid you can't stand the gleam, Mr, Rlack. Why don't | you say you have ia and be} ith it? Y ve that look you dyspeps v stom- in just condition ae yours at one time. But no I can eat anvthing, at any time. For Instance, this clam chowder or sirloin steai or even the lobster would be just as wel- | come to my_stomach as your ckers and milk. You don't rea how this | dyspepsia Iness is robbing you of ! your spirit, of your energy and ability ! to thiuk guickly. T can't help notice it.| You haven't the cheer and soclability fou had thres months ago. Now I} vou what to do.” and thereat the| Mr. White took a vial from extracted a wee tablet. as bad t cheerful his pocket | “There, therc is a tablet that contains Zrain of whi an ingredient, on gests 3,000 grains the worst dyspept that really gives relief. it relieves the stomuc h di- of food % the work it has to do, digests every thing in the stomach and stimulates the gastric julc can't get along without them. rtburn. na N sin of the wors . blos type, sour stom feeling and all _eructations ond irritation, and freshen and invigorate the stomach. They cheer you up mnke you wet ail the good there is in your food. You will forget you ever had a stomach to WOITY ¥Ou. Send us your name and addve day and we will at.once send yoi mail a sample package, Addr F. A. Stuart Co. 150 Buldg Marshall, Mich GIFT'OF $25 IN GOLD Made to the Jubilee Committes of St. Mary’s T. A. and B. Society by St. Anne's Society. The regular T. A. soclety w ing in their rooms in the T. bullding, presided over by the pr dent, Miss Annie Drizcoll. The award of a'$5 zold plece was decided at this meeting, going to Miss Abbie Sheehan ! of Ward street, who hzld the lucky No. 9. After t meeting the president with Miss Nellie Sheridan and Miss presented a purse of § zolden jubiles committee T. A_and B. society. tharine Donahue, An- McGuinness and Miss Mary Skelly committes fo maka s nie were appointed arrangements for the decoration the parlors, and all the society me bers who are to aitend the gol jubilee were notified to be in their Seats before 8 o'clock. ae no persons would be admitted to the h: » numbers of the programme during PYTHIANISM IN PE“\'URES. Stereopticon Lecture ven at Joint Open Meeting of Pythian Lodges. Wauregan lodge, No. 6, and Gardner lodge, No. 46, Knights of Pythias, held a joint open meeting on Tuesday aven- ing in Pythian hall at which Rev. F. Leathers of Westwood, Mass.. delivered | i sting steropticon lecture upon 3 s in. Pictures Phere was a zood atiendance of the Pythians and the friends they had in- vited, and the lecturer was Introduced oy Sumner W. Armstrong, chancellor commander of Gardmer lodge. No. 46. Rey. Mr. Leathers spoke upon P thianism from the aspect of home pro- tection showing many slides {llustra- tive of the influence of the home upon the welfare of the natlon and of the world. He urged membership in this society pon the which was founded principle of home protection and had pled with that a clean, healthy so- cial life for its nhere, District De: Winder E. Reed of New London attended the meeting. Postal Clerks Elect. meeting of the Branch \. P, O. C., held Mon The No. 44 o day evening approved the reports N bhers. W. ison were . Mc- ected elected two new mes Cord and W. R. Den delegates ate convention Midd 22, Officer elected as follo President, W R. McCord; vice president, Joseph .| Burns, cretary, Willlam R. Dennison; | treas: . Harry T. McDougald i VETTER—In this oi 23, Louis Vetter, aged 28 s Fun from his 1 No. 25 Platt avenue, 1fternoon Jan 26 at 2 in Yantic cemetery. | 15 Mai n Streeot, Funeral Directors| —AND— Embalmers. Tady Assistant. ‘Telephone call 3238-3. Henry E. Church. Wm. Smith Allen. yi2daw TODAY WE OFFER We offer a lot of Men's $3.50 and $4.00 Fine Shoes at $2.98. FRANK A. BiLL, Telephone. 104 Main Street. " FRISWELL THE JEWELER, 1 line of goods suitable for New Year's Gifts. 25 to 27 Franklin Street. dec2bday STORE OPEN - THIS EVENING UNTIL 9 0°CLOCK Women's Fur Coats At Final Clearance Prices Exactly 26 Women's Fur Coats—our entire stock—have been marked for quick clearance. Our annual inven- tory takes place the last day of the month, and we have resolved to olese out these Coats before that time — hence these remarkable reductions. ; Note These Savings $15.00 COATS AT $10.00 Six Black Wool inches lo with cuff sleeves— Caracul Coats, 59 shawl collar and are 1 1 (g 10 1 $15.00 1 36 38 These are regular Counts re- duced to $10.00. $27.50 COATS AT. $19.98 - Russian Peny One Bla Pleced Skin Coat, : “hes long. with bro- caded lining. size 36—regular $27.60 Coat at $19.98. $37.50 COATS AT $27.98 Six Black Belgian Coney Coats, 80 inches long, with satin lining amd cuff sleeves—sizes are B S0 WG | 3 38 40 4 regular $37.50 Cots st $27.98. are e Blended Muskrat Fur Coats, es long, e with high storm nd ted with Thr These ar2 £50.00 Coats &t $32.50. regu $55.00_COATS AT 36750 lined Ceats, black Kersey lining, 62 inches long. Two Fur th muskr made loose back and with Perslan collar—sizes are 1 38 40 These are regular $55.00 Coats at $37.50. $45.00 COATS AT $37.50 One Black Russian Pony Skin Ceat, length 4% inches, satin lined, made with cuff sleeves, Misses size, 14 — rezular $45.00 Coat at $37.50. Ready when the store opens this morning. We recommend an early selection to be sure of getting your size. MILLINERY The special offering of Weomen’s Fine Dress Hats enables you to secure at a big reduction in price the finest Hats in our store. This offering in- cludes—French Hats, Gage Hats and Pattern Hats from our own work- room. Hats that originall $4 95 [] The materials alone are worth sev- from $7.50 to $18. all marked at one price eral times what we ask for the Hats, all ready-to-wear. sold for . quick clearance —| choose now at. .e Winter Underwear Some Special Offerings INFANTS’ VESTS 17¢ Infan’ Winter weight Rihped Vests, all slzes—at 17c¢ each, three for 80c. regular price 25c. o WOMEN'S VESTS 19 One case o Woinen's Winter weight, Fleecy-lined. Ribbed Vests— in vests only—reguiar 25c Vests at 19¢ each. WOMEN'S UNDERWEAR 36c Woimnen's leecy-lined Vests and in both regular and oxtra large p at 36c each, regular. price Bec, WOMEN'S UNDERWEAR 3%c Women atural Wool, Ribbed Vests and Pants, regular and extra jarge sizes—at 89c cach, regular price ¢ WOMEN’'S UNION_ SUITS 8% “Tleecy-lined, Ribbed Un- in regmilar and extra lasge Suits, stzes—at $9¢ a Sult, regular price $1. Special Values Quick Clearance Prices on edd lots of merchandise during this ‘week. Our annual inventory takes place the last day of the month. In going through the stocks preparatory to in- ventory we have collected lots of odds ard ends of merchandise which will be offered at extremely low prives to close out before inventory. Make it a point to visit ‘tire store this week and share in these special offerings. THE PORTEDUS & MITCHELL £3.