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ECHOES FROM THE LODGE ROOM Who Wins A. O. U. W. Banner—Relief Corps Christmas: Party—Norwich Owls Will Bring Christmas Cheer— Thames Council, R. A., Officers—Inspection Exchange Between Norwich and New London Cantons—State Of- ficers to Visit Woodmen of the World. have disclosed false records. ODD FELLOWS. | missioner ahion Cik o aea commissioner recommends such e e pier "";r”n,,“ ion as will effectually prevent e s D ot currence of such things in the t nt, Herbert > clerk Peck; tant, ROYAL ARCANUM. r the ins umes council, No. 1851, has elect- o be set, but when it is ed its officers for the vear, choosing there will he degree work and Canton | the following to fill the chairs: Re- 52 f New London is to bring up a | g2nt, Fra h: vice regent, Rich- ‘ ndidates for the Oneco |ard M. Powe: ‘retary, James to work. orator e At some date in January also a new mes ¥ nar Wozni warden, Rober John Aubrey Cur- he elected Brother newly ¥ the and has held in the council while was recently machinery T some the s work. but council in that he WOMAN'S RELIEF CORPS. Sedgwick cof No. had a meet- ing of particular i Friday fternoon at th Temo-~ rial, closing the new member < made be will TUTTLE, : )f reguls T e Guusa | Io= on will make - e event of importance f S e month for the corps be introduced between e ing the captair UNITED WORKMEN h offi- e of the r comes th New Tuestion as to which is to have the dis its offi- he beau- s at - to adorr g in Odd the vear was advancing awarded annual- € eek, bec which has made. theli® night would of new members following bs ending Dec. Any on it three sue- owne made eturns. or reports on n the hands of Grand £ h. the case now S E 2 R various lodges yet to be | ated its offic will elect at the lodge No. 66 next meet 2 ars to be the win- TR but Nathan lodge, No. 39, MODERN WOODMEN. artford, Stonington lodge, No. 50, The regular meeting lonic. camp, Stonington, ard Willimantic lodge. No. 7694, was held Thursday evening 1!, of Willimantic, have been do- in Pythian L. In the absence of 200d stunts in the new member- Consul L. J. Cobleigh the chair was ship, campaign. The 1 result will taken by Adviser T. J. Brodrick. A ¢hown now In a few days, and then good_attendsn members partic, and master workman, les S. pated. Only routine business w and other grand lodge of- transacted. The installing of the ne arran, for the formal officers will take place at the first ntation of the banner. The pres- | meeting in January, when a large entation is always a ga occasion. tendance of Woodmen is expected. | The banner now rests in its beautiful | The camp ssful year, | oaken case on the wall of Farren lodge, | having gain_in | No. of Bridgeport. | membership. L lost five Unjon lodge, No. 10, Niantic. held an mem ™ by eighbors H interesting m ting last Monday eve- Benjamin, John Alexander. J. N n The following officers were C. H. Woodworth and C. J. Edgerton. | elected for the ensuipg term: Past —— aster workman. William E. Proc WOODMEN OF THE WORLD. | master Frank G. Beebe Counsellor Commandér Dr R. [-foreman,, - ¥ Oversear, Kinkead presided on Monday f"‘“r-h"' i ‘Ff'“;‘;“‘“g" , John ¢ abody: guide, | Beckwith; inside watch- | after the routine son: outside watch- disposed of considerable Anderson: ‘outsid. atch- | t 5 es R. White: tr spent he initiation e work. informal social Herman Tub hour c odge ank (¢ the presence Master Workman net for its| Rrightman of Stonington evening | B, Douglas of New London, supervisor Ashley T.| of district No, ndidate was pich team gave no- FOREDRLRS: - dance, givin svernor Simeon E. Baldwin was| noon and evening the spe E n AT 3 5 Tangements we itabl work tr will be words were of inte relating t >rnal mad which the hagpies e oF nd as indicating his ¢ the newspapers of Connec 2read said L'UNION ST. JEAN BAPTISTE| H0y Sy e world D'AMERIQUE. | s as 4 ve in S5 P ! They gencrally do fre's At ihe | not dare to have many of monarchial governments, and could, they would not This zation wnd for the s be known ewwspaper men try who knew handle in t how n $693.41 ord Times Springfleld happiness the hand to & he the in good newspaper is one of the really good things of life to everybody within the rarge of influence. It | e follow- bands and 120.66, its orations $ | charity | tribe of our Utterly Wretched Nervous Prostration Long Endured Before was _Found. Miss Minerva Reminger, Upper Bern, Pa, writes: “For several years I had nervous prostration, and was utterly wretched. I lived on bread and beef tea because my stomach would not re- tain anything eise. 1 took many rem- edies, but obtained no relief until I took Hood's Sarsaparilla, when I began to gain at once. Am now cured.” Pure, rich blood makes good, strong perves, and this is why Hood's Sarsa- parilla, which purifies and enriches the blood. cures so many nervous diseases. Get it today in usual liquid form or chocolated tablets callea Sarsat one, like friend, to talk over public affairs and local inter- sis. It generally makes the man who takes it think that its opinions are his opinions, and that he formed them first. It works for us while we sleep, nd sifts out an enormous mass of tel- egraphic rubbish, that otherwise we might feel that we ought to read. We have a pretty fair set of news- | | comes to l | papers in Comnecticut, although thers | many »f the kind that . anvthing good in a politi The fact is that it Connecticut to assume such q1 Our people lik like to have merit wherever it really and conspic exis ‘With most of them essen- 1 truth comes first and poli Al tics is not a bad thing. Tt is a and indispensable thing fc ation of every Ameri- ¢ him how to cast his vote, and he gets an office, how to T do not think our peo- take sides in politics some thinking about vou on belonging to rati with so all be as ame your hoever is RED MEN. Followinn is the text of the nation ¢ rze B. Griggs, sre: the Imphoved Order of Red doesn't | it Beo. Breenberser & Go. 47-53 FRANKLIN ST. WE ARE VERY BUSY filling orders for the Holiday Trade, but you must not delay until the last minute to HAVE YOURS FILLED PROPERLY i ived by Tecumseh tribe of this city H h FINEST STOCK gwam or the Great Incohonee, mam o e orest mechones, | Yo Have the To the People of the United States of | half of the 500,000 members of | 4 N E l d f ir fraternal brotherhood, and in the| | qur ‘traternal”brothernood, and in the in New England o Men, we cordially greet you and J ed bring- earth and good will t rts and homes of all our peo- Our order is one in which advance- ment and recognition of sterling worth not dependent upon social pos alth. an,the merchant, the the scholar meet It is pre common and on terms of ab; lute equ It is devold of caste | chings, faithfully in- and honestly followed, will member in make of him a better cit ther, brother or son. ssion is to make men | ana better: to uphold ana protect purity and chastity of women; to re- lieve distress; help the weak: bright- lives of others: care for the the dead: provide for the are and education of the or- our deceased brathers, and to preserve the true history of the American Indian. nobler Under reasonable restrictions, our doors are open to admit persons who, like ourselves, believe in the principles strive to inculcate, and Who are sincerely willing to aid in furthering the cause we represent. We believe in | the Great Spirit, but we have no cereniony that con- man's religious faith efforts are to scatter sunshina and to make others happy, not re- stricted to these connected with our e Our charitable efforts are as ad he as God's love. We therefore ask good people of the United States oin with us in the noble work of znd good deeds during the holiday season. Wherever a order may be found you need not hesitate to seek out its chiefs and join actively gn of kindly deeds and good cheer. We suggest that each and every tribe and council in the great re ation of the United States request the people to join with you in the work of bringing vou in the work of bringing smiles of earts in gloom, and in making ldren happy during the holiday t coming DEGREE OF POCAHONTAS. Sebequo. No. council, 11, had a largely attended meeting last Monday evening_in Fore: * hall, at which ;ir officers were nominated as fol- Margaret Beckman: Fo- ntas, Minnie Noyes: Wenona, Ida 1: Powhatan, Stephen Culve - of records, julia Vergason; L. Maria L. Button; K. of W., Nettie Kinnie 1 next meeting will be January S. and there will be election of offi cers. After the close there will be a whist in Foresters’ hLall. The death benefit of Sister Culver has been paid by Children Cry FOR FLETCHER'S the council. $14 " he western del »wledged ar counts, your special audit com- last congress, and made 84.other shortages were found, totaling the amount of $3,298,09. dat- ng backward from April 10, 1910, to April, 192, This <hortage has | ifled by vour former secretary and cnowledged by him. It evi- ent that vour account Inspectors fal- ed to perform the duties Jaid down in your by-laws. The shortage amounting to 3 report, should DIAM We have shortage jiscovered by in stock mou bee is verr Pendants, Scarf o the 3,208, as shown by be made good at once. A demand was made by the commis- sioner upon the persons who made a written agrednent to pay the shortage tary, | this We are very particular you will find all of ours beau Combinations —- Black found in v)voi’u---n nts of the former gecretary without bringing forth any ~ . Tesults Sapphires, The auditing of accounts of this s corporation. as performed by the au- carry them in stock. ditors or inspectors of a unts, was clearly of a perfunctory chsrtdcter and, @s the results of this audit have shown were of no value as affording any ing of us. Prices the lowest. JOHN & GE substantial protection to this corpora- | and the commissioner recom- | s t the same be discontinued | end that the auditing of your books ®Be put into the hands of responsible | auditors. | The practice followed for nine | months of reimbursing the mortuary | find from the general fund by pay- | ment of $1.00% per month shoild be | continued until the balance of $27,- | £04.57 due mortuary fund from general | fund, as of Dec. 1, 1911, is paid | The records of the meetings of the | congress and the general board should | he kept ner. in a proper and correct man- | The investigations of the com- | set with Diamonds are very attractive. ONDS nted and loose the largest stock in New London and Windham Counties. Pins, -Link Buttons and in selecting Diamonds and tifully cut and very brilliant. Rubies, We Opals, Emerald Umbrellas—best in the country. In fact, our stock of everything is the largest and best and you get exactly what you buy when purchas- 0. H. BLISS iencetcol | the | with them In a cam- | WINES, LIQUORS and CORDIALS 3-Star Martel Brandy John DeKuyper Gin All kinds of Cocktails Bass” Ale Guinness’ Stout 3-Star Hennessy Brandy 2.Star Hauteville & Co. Brandy Chartreuses Yellow and Green | Budweiser Schlitz Pabst Narragansett Creme de Menthe Benedictine Sauterne Meursault Pilsner Ete., Etc., Ete. Mumm Extra Dry Duff Gerden Dry Sherry Pure Juice Operto Port ’; To every purchase of $1.00 and up we present you one of our beautiful Calendars, and a bottle of Pure Port, Sherry or Muscatel as a Christmas present. GEO. GREENBERGER & CO. Telephone 812 41-53 Frauklin Street, Horwich Branches £, Muin 3t. Willimantic. Railroad Ave., Jewett City. Offers, at moderate rates, substantial comforts with by connoisseurs as the in Holland House, Fifth Ave. and 30th St. Dl e it oty b oo Sl : THE MOST MAGNdEIcth WINTER RESORT HOTEL s : desiptar Alckasbia froe New:¥ ork vis' Rdeoad aad Stesmelip Lines Opens January 12th 18-HOLF GOLF COURSE. MILES OF AUTOMO] LY ROADS, rentions reservations, address LAND HOURY 0th Bt New York City On Christmas Morning as on any other winter day, you can make your home more comfortable and cheery by using a Perfection Smoke- less Heater. ERFECTI SmouLES: oN Tts genial warmth is quickly at your service, ready for use in any emergency. You will need it as a supplementary heater when those extra cold spells come. Later you will find it just the thing for the changeable weather of early spring. The Perfection Heater is light and easily carried. It is safe in the hands of a child —the safest and most reliabls heater made. Drums finished either in blue enamel or plain steel, with nickel trimmings — an ornament to any room. o TR, LA A special automatic device makes smoking [impossible. All parts casly cleaned. Gallon font; burns nine hours, Cool handle ; damper top. Dealers everywhere ; or write for deseriptive circular 10 any sgeacy of the Standard Oil Company (Incorporated IVES TOYS Electric Trains, $5.00, $8.00, $16.00. Stations, Bridges, Tunnels. anical Trains and Trolley Cars from $1.00 to SRS A ha wn 9 ectric Motors, $1.00 to $3.50. Engines, Hose Carts, Hook and Ladders, Ice gons, Coal Carts, Cabs, Etc. Coat Sweaters, Jerseys, Gloves, Goggles, Pocket Lights, Pocket Knives. er Ready and Keen-Kutter Safety Razors, $1.00 to $5.00. Winslow’s Skates, Hockey Sticks, Thermos Bottles, Watches, Boxing Gloves and Punching C. V. PENDLETON, Jr., 10 Broadway W 3ags The Ladies’ Specialty Co. Our Our Stock Clearing Sale began December 20th, and will be continued until all our Furs and Winter Garments are sold. During this Bargain Season, we are offering a big money saving proposition which will benefit those who will purchase any of our Fur Coats or other Garments we have in stock. We invite an inspection of our line of Women and Children’s Coats and Furs. Remember our prices are specially low and the Garments are all pretty models. Don’t miss it. Every dollar’s worth you buy will save Twenty-Five Cents. The Ladies’ Specialty Co. | 248 Main Street Franklin Square, Inventory Sale Norwich, Conn. From Now Until Xmas Just bear in mind that I shall have on hand at THE FARMERS’ EXCHANGE in The Chapman Block on Broad- way as fine a stock of Fresh Vegetables, Fruits, Meats for the Christmas Holidays as you can find in this city. That lot of 1,000 LIVE Turkeys arrived here a little late; the night before Thanksgiving, but not too late for Christmas. Anybody who wants a live Turkey can have it any time he may wish it. These Turkeys will be in better condition than ever for Christmas. Better see me before you place your order. A FEW SUGGESTIONS Apples for pies or good eating. Cabbage, Turnips and Potatoes, all fresh goods. them myself. Sweet Cider and Cider Vinegar by the quart or barrel Peaches and Jellies canned at home. You can buy all these things at very low prices. Come in and let me show you. CHARLES F. LILLIBRIDGE, Prop., Telephone No 1101 Chapman Block, Broadway. ~ WALLPAPERS Raised SAVE MONEY light bill, Use the If your appetite is fickle, your digestion weak, your bowels slow to act, try Schenck’s Man- drake Pills—and you'll find you can eat what you want, enjoy it all, and digest it thor- oughly. They cure liver ills, stomach disorders and keep you up to the highest standard of health. Wholly vegetable—absolutely harmless —sold everywhere, 25c. Send a postal for our free book, and learn to prescribe for yourself. DR. J. H. SCHENCK & SON, Philadelphia, Pa. on your ecleciric o Our first consignment of ¥ new wire drawn | w h eutout borders for 191 Mazda Lamps |~ | Before melecting, it will pay you All mizes In stock. Both plain Ay li‘a” and inspect our line. frosted bowl. More powerful and bet- | We also have just recelved a ful line ter light for 1-3 the cost of Carbon |of Ready Mixed Paints in all shodes ILemps. Painting, Paper Hanging and De 2. Vo PENDLETON, JR.| 5708 802 A apseissy by us ‘ ik P. F. MURTAGH Regular 10 and 16 candle power Car- 02 and 94 West Muin St. bon Lamps also carried in stock Telephone nov27d THE CLOTH SHOP ts the pluce (o buy the finest in Tailor- made Sults and Over For $20.0 Jos, DONOVAN a2t NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP Thetirm,of Kenyon & Pickhover ing & retail liquor and grocery bus noss, have recantly diswolved pawiners #hip. From new on this business will ba rducted wlong the swme lines as id pust by JOHN G, KENYON. lgned) KENYON & PICKHOVER, do decila Foley Kidney Pills Tonic In action, quick in results. Will MME. TANT—Pal and clalrvoy cure any case of kidney or bladder % X1 WHEN 70u want to put your busi- WHESN you waui fo pul your bumi- ¢ ant, has returne, ato: ness befora the public. thare ia no me-| ness befors the pubiic. tners is no me- | 1150rder not heyond the reach of med- | 0y ionaon Witare ehe Wil metnienme d dium beiier then throus. che advertis- | dlum better than through the advertis- | !°ine. No need to say more. Lee & 1o see any of her friends and patron ing columns of The Bulletin. ing columns of The Buratin Osgood Ce dec1de