Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, February 10, 1912, Page 8

o 8 EL EXPERIENCES WITH WINTER BIRDS. Taming Chickadess—Supplying Cotton for Their Nests—The Nest in the Woodpecker's Hole—The Wreck of the Apple Tree Limb and a Lost Opportunity, Commencing with the chickadees, a | 1w wards may be necessary to bridge the tume bstween the March report and the nesting season. Of the five which would readily light ¢n head or hand for food, only & pair remained at the maddle of April. All had been un- usually fearless during the first part of the month. Frequently ome would alight on my cap when there was one on each hand. Twice four came.to me at once. The first time two on my head and one on each hand. Another day two on onec hand, one on the other and one on my heai. On the 28th of April one of the pair spied a tuft of cotton which I had fastened on the window sill, where they came for food. It began at once and_continued to carry away until the supply was exhausted. A second and then a taird bunch was also taken, but the mnext day they did not seem to notice it, so I suppose the nest was completed. The little bird picked the cotton into the fluffiest pleces imagina- ble and took so much in its bill that I could see the cotton glisten in the sun as far as I could see the bird. From its course and moilng the for a trip, I formed some idea of where the nest might be located. During the nest bujlding and for a week or two afterward they did not seem as tame as usual, but by the middle of May they again began to eat readlly from my hand at the window. The female would flutter her wings and beg for food of her mate as young bird: do. On June 1st they began to carry away soft food suitable for nestlings. The next morning one was o eager, for food that when I raised the window on & spool and was about to hold out my hand it could not wait as usual, but reached under, seized a plece of the yolk of a hard bolled egg and flew away. Two days later T started out to lo- cute the nest. The first suitable tree in the line of flight was an old apple A tree near the edge of the woods. dozen cr more feet from the ground, & Qead limb, were a number of h made by woodpeckers, but no chicl dees were to be ge2n. Finally on Nttle fartaer on in the woods answered my call of “Due-dee.” So climbing a tottering wall and pushing through reached the plage and held It took a bit and went far- in the woods. The second thirc time it went out of the woods toward the apple tree. I folloy- ed and stood beside a bush not f(ar from the tree. Then for two or three times, not boing quite willing to en- trust its secret to me, it flew back of the bush and then to the tree, instead of taking a direct course as it did later. 1 soon moved under the tyee, where 1 d gee that it disappeared on the opposite side of a dead limb. The bird now showed no fear, and crossing to the other side of the tree, I saw that the nest was in one of the woodpeck- ar's holeg that T first noticed. The bird came to me 24 times and carried awar all the food I had. It would take all it ould hold in its bill and fly to the hole, where it would cling to the edge and reach in. | 1 saw but one bird, and its feathers | were so rumpled that I was not sure whether it was the male or female, but | thought it was the former. Evidentiy | something befallen its mate and this one was having a hard time to feed the nestlings. It followed me | across the lot and would have come to | me if there had been anything to offer ft. Of course, there was always a| supply at the window, but it evidently | appreciated having it near by. After| three days the chickadee stopped com- | ing to the window and when I went to | see the nest, just one week from my | first trip, I was very sorry to find | that the limb where the nest was had broken off about three inches below the doorway and was lying on the| ground. _The door measured one and | ope-quarter inches wide by one and| one-half long. The limb was mn"fl fnches in circumference at the break. | Just a shell of d ed bark, through) which one could easily thrust a com- mon pin. Too frail a home to with- stand a strong wind. The nest, which was on the ground near by, was of felted cow’s hair, moss, cotton and the woolly 3 which covers the > ferns. It was much ned one egg. This_tragedy ended the hope I had | of trying some w experiments in | line of tam oung birds, and; ining photc hs, also of having a e flock for dinter. One may often say with Burns: “The best laid schei ft a-gley, ve us naught but grief an’ pain, For promis'd joy.” o’ mice an’ men The next dav after I discovered the accident to the nest the little bird came to window for food. It con- tinued to come occasionlly untll the first of September and ate from few times, both at the in the y: hink it joined the company of two s which appeared in the latter st and spent the autumn nona came to the win- 10th November. By month one was again other two would window The ase E by the end eek in January. ifio of rese has e disappeared. By Jan. 11th 21l had learned to come to a sec- y window s d at least four eat from my hand, both there he yard. Sometimes one will | vites without leaving my hand.“ isionally there will be one on each eat 50 Oce hand at the same time, r the benefit of anyone not fa- r with the chickadee, I will say | is a tiny, active bird who iden- tifies himself by clearly and cheerful)- calling nis own name. The 1, nape | und throat are black; back, wings and tail slate color; sides of head white; breast ashy. The feathers are so soft and tiny that they are like down, This brings_to my mind the answer of the little pupil who being asked the mean- ing of “down,” replied “baby feathers.” . e directors of the Connecti- cut Total Abtin quarterly meeting Thureday afternoon at the rooms of the Y. M. T. A. B, so- | at Bristol. President Rev., J. J. rald of Poquonoc presided. Flizge Whiskey and Pine for Colds Fifle Formula for Old Time Remedy Cured Thousands Here Last Winter 1t s an xed with v.o.% Sraller doses to c © 1o age. This treatment often knocks the worst cough or cold in a day. But Le surs to get only the genuine (Globe) Coensantratsd Pine. FBach lalf ounce bottle comes in a sexled tin screw-top case 1f your druggist dovs not have it tn gtock he will quickly get it. Don't experiment with cheap uncertain mix- tures. It is very risky. Local druggists say tais has had a marvelous demand for the past six years. \ ¢ | morn _FEBRUARY 10, 1912 JUST RECEIVED FOR colorings. These are new. women's and children’s wear. and dark patterns. Rugs, slightly damaged which 9 by 10%, regular 9 by, regular 7% by 9, regular 6 by 9, regular a square yard, frame and lined with linen. price $2. 12 to 14 inches. Art Goods broidery and edged with lace. market Wash Goods Department, 1,200 yards of High-grade Woven Madras in splendid patterns and Excellent for men's shirts and for The regular 25¢c quality, 36 inches wide. e et e 4 T AR SR T Rug and Drapery Department WOOL INGRAIN RUGS—A few of the best quality Ali-wool Ingrain SHORT LENGTHS OF PRINTED -LINOLBEUMS—Values up to 6%c 24-INCH SUIT CASES—Covered with heavy canvas on 1%-inch steel SATURDAY—Special $2.25 Handkerchief and Neckwear Department LINEN COLLARS—Embroidered in a variety of cholce designs, SATURDAY—Special two for 25¢ STAMPED MARQUISETTE APRONS—Stamped for French knot em- Glove Department A BOSTON STORE SPECIAL—the best glove for the price on the Two-clasp in tan and white. T SATURDAY’S SELLING A large variety of light, medium SATURDAY—Special 17¢ we price to close out quickly. price $13.25 SATURDAY $6.50 price SATURDAY $5.50 price SATURDAY $4.50 price SATURDAY $3.50 SATURDAY—Special 39¢ Guaranteed water-proof. Regular zes Department All ready to embroider. Value 23c. SATURDAY—Special 19¢ Special 69¢ Men’s Furnishings Dep't. NEGLIGEE SHIRTS—$§1.50 Shirts in coat stvle with attached cuffs, made of woven madras with either plain or plaited fronts, SATURDAY—Special $1.19 WINTER WEIGHT UNION SUITS—Heavy Ribbed Cotton Union Suits in ar. ecru shade, Regular price $1.25, SATURDAY—Special 85c SILK AND WOOL POPLIN FOUR-IN-HANDS—SHp easy four-in- hands for close fitting collars. A good 50c value. SATURDAY—Special 25c Cloak and Suit Department WOMEN'S, MISSES’ AND CHILDREN'S COATS—Mixed lot of coats of all kinds which sold formerly at prices ranging up to. $12.98. We have grouped all of these coats and will sell them at one price. Your choice Saturday $5.00 All serviceable materials in medium and heavy weights. CHILDREN and good colors. sold for $6,00. 'S COATS—Cloth, Plush and Caracul Coats in natty styles For children from 2 to 6 years old. Formerly SATURDAY—Special $3.00 MISSES' AND JUNIORS’ SUITS—There are a number of different styles in this lot in mixtures and plain colors. WOMEN'S, Regular SATURDAY—Special $10.00 values up to $17.50. WOMEN’S BLACK COTTON UNDERSKIRTS—Several styles in good strong materials. Some shirred with deep flounce and others finished with tucks. Regular $1.00 quality. SATURDAY—Special 69¢ Stationery Department ANOTHER OF OUR FAMOUS PAPER SPECIALS-—Writing paper of excellent quality—50 sheeis and 50 envelopes in neat box. SATURDAY—Special 19c ~ ITEMS OF INTEREST FOR SATURDAY All of our departments have reported much of interest from all around the store for Saturday. In our Men’s Furnishings Department there is a Special Sale of Shirts; in the busy Garment Section you will find seasonable garments at greatly reduced prices; each department has its offerings, which will make this Saturday a bargain day. The new Spring goods are beginning to make their appearance also and many beautiful new fabrics are now to be seen. WOMEN'S BLACK HOSE—Full-fasl heel and toe. Wear resisting. and extra sizes. 3%c quality. . in winter weight. Size 38 only. SATURDAY—Special 36¢ Notion Department WOMEN'S COAT AND SKIRT HANGERS—Handy, justment—save time and money. regular bc value. A VARIED A Leather Goods dozen in the lot, Toilet Goods PALMOLIVE COLD CREAM—This by the manufacturers of Palmo! Jars. Hosiery and Underwear Department ‘We have these in both common - SATURDAY—Special 29¢ CHILDREN'S STRAIGHT RIBBED COTTON UNDERVESTS, sizes 20 to 28 for children from 2 to 9 vears. Regular 25c vglue, SATURDAY—Special 19¢ WOMEN'S VESTS AND PANTS, made of full dbleach rfbbed cotton, SATURDAY—Special 10c BASTING THREAD—500 yard spools white thread, sizes 40-50 and 60, SATURDAY—Special three for 10c SSORTMENT OF JEWEL CASES, CANDLE STICKS AND PICTURE FRAMES SUITABLE FOR ‘PRIZES, WORTH 50c. LBEATHER AND VELVET BAGS—A good assortment of this season’s bags that were formerly sold from $1.98 to $5.98, SATURDAY—Special ONE-HALF PRICE We are selling the 50c size. TOILET PAPER—Large roll, regularly sold for 5c. SATURDAY—Special seven for 25¢ hioned Hoslery with splicedsole, Regular 50c valae. sitmple in ad- A new arrival. SATURDAY—Special 39¢ Department Not over two Department excellent toilet preparation made live Soap, is put up in porzelain SATURDAY—Special 38¢c LEDYARD PRIZE WINNERS Honors For Pupils at Meeting Held Thursday—Practical Ad- dresses by Prominent Speakers. The Bulletin's Ledyard correspon- dent writes: On Thursday about people gathered ai the Congregational church upon the invitation of the| town school committee in co-operation | with “the state board of education. ! The exercises commenced at 11 a. m, with Charles D. Geer as master of | ceremonies. Mr. Geer told of the ob- | jeet of the meeting, the subject be- | 200 of the towns- ing Agriculture in the Schools. e | advncated the beginning of an agri- | | cultural education early in life the| as 2 person inclined (o study | would have o better advantage commenced before they were rs of age. introduced Rev. W, F. White, | pastor of the Congregational church, | as the first speaker. Rev, Mr. White | spoke of the importance of keeping | the boy on the farm and that there ghould be some method used in the school to interest them. ‘He named a number of Ledyard boys and girls who are a‘tendinggcolieges and hizgh | schools. He also urged co-opecation in the church and school. Rev. C. Wilson Harrison Ferry was the- next remirks wera closely listened to and were very interesting and he was ap- piauded at the clos Country vs. City Schools. Supervisor Evans of the Leayard schools compared the country schools with the city schools. His duty as superviser was not to criticise, bnt 1o be helpful to the teacher. He told of schools in a large city in the siate putting their houses in order, that they dia@ not have the method, their schools did not equal some country &chools. . He thanked the teachers and people of Ledyard for their civil- him. g D, Geer sang a solo with jeer as accompanist, walch ed the 1 He was called k for an en i of Gales speaker. Iiis the Fine Luncheon Served. This completed 1 and all ‘ret . Isaac G. seemed ety of whi chairman, Al to have a healthy appetite, but there was plenty to eat and to sware, for which Ledyard ladies are famous. Children's Work. After dinner all went acress the streei to the Biil library to inspect the exhibits produceé Ly the chil- the | dictrict dren in the various schoois. Much vralse was given the teachers and the rupils for their work. Following are the prize winners in | the contest: Penmanship — Norman Chapman, | grade 8, district 11; honorable men- tion, Margaret Allyn, grade 9, district Ar‘thmetic—Florence Brown, grade 4, cistrict 2; honorable mention, Car- rie Main, grade 1, district 4. Geography—William Burton, grade 1, district 8; honorable mention, Ev- eiyn Whipple, Harold McGuire, grade 8, district 10. History—Louisa DzRose, grade 7, 13; honmorable mention, Carrie Finnegan grade 7, district 12. English—Edna Haskell, grade 7, dis- trict 7. The exhibits from the thirteen schocls in town were excellent and received hearty praise. They were isplayed in the library and wany compliments were paid the teachers and the committee for the way in which they were arranged. The Judges. The judges were Mr, Wheeler, su- pervisor of gchools of Waterford; Miss Nelllo Geer, .nd Mrs Harlan New- bury. Afternoon Exsrcisi The sfternoon exer.:ses opened with selections on the piano by Mrs. Chas. D. Geer, after which Mr. Geer sang a solo and was encored. The princi- pal speaker of the afternoon was Prof Clinton of Storrs agricuitural coiiege. Professor Clinton jg a fluent speaker and was frequently applauded. He related many anecdotes which were pleasing and was loudly applauded at the 01054 Other speakers of the afternoon were Rev, J, Dantorth of New London, les E. Kendall of the Wheel- hooi, Norih Stoningion, and | i of the towns of | of ow ing anothdx FOR LAWRENCE STRIKERS. Socialists Will Have $50 to Send frem Their Dance and Subscriptions. There was an attendance of abent 560 at the dance given by the socialist local in Cadillac hail Friday evening, and ali those present cnjoved a pleas- ant time. Music was furnisked by the ing the intermission Willlam Kellas spoke on the strike in Lawrence and of the relation and obligations of the socialist party towards the strikers. With subscriptions and the proceeds of the dance the local party has raised $50 which will be sent today to the Lawrencs stril SHOTR CALENDAR don Assigned on Friday. Again on Friday argument of the de- murrer in the condemnation suit of the Connecticut College for Women vs. Jeremiah C. Calvert was postpon- ed in the superior court at*New Lon- don. It was scheduled for argument the short calendar session of the “ME AN' OTIS.” Enthusiastic Audience Sees Comedy Finely Given by Universalist Young | People. superior court, but the attorneys were 2 £ o not ready. The motion to erase in A delightfully entertaining play, Me| Moses B. Robinson and others . an’ Otis, was presented by the Young ! People’s Christian Union at the Church of the Good Shepherd (Universalist) | Friday evening before an enthusiastic | audience which packed the hall to the doors. The play was in four acts, The cast of characters follows: Dick Davis, a student at Hale Col- Franklin G, Keeney, executor, appeal from prol ate, was argued and Judge Shumway too the papers. The motion to make John Oetzel, administgator, of Danbury, a part de- fendant; the motion for leave amend writ and complaint and the motion for additional order of notice were granted in supreme lodge, New lege . Oliver Armstrong | England Order of Protection vs. Lou- Byron e Thornton, his { ise J. Joyce and others. This is a suit roommate ........Herbert Lawrenca Involving a death claim against the Eetty Tewskbbury, Otis’ daughter, | New England Order of Protection. Eleanor Gebrath | There are two claimants. Attorney Florence Follett, Betty's city friend, Florence Washburn Rosilla Tewksbury, wife of Otis, and head of the family..Edith Washburn Otis Tewksbury of Perkinsville, Bet- ty’s father...Sumner W. Armstrong { Chapin was in court representing the supreme lodge. A bond of § for prosecution in three weeks was ordered in Herman Bergban vs. Math: Steeger. | The following cases were assigned Sam Scullion, Tewksbury's hired |by Judge Shumwa: man......... -.Charles W. Parsons| Tuesday—Frank A. Case vs. Con- Sophronia Ruggles, Florence's maid- necticut Co., now on llen V. Marvin | ung man of -Richard Young Mary E. Rogers finely portrayed and the production was caried out with a smoothness and finish seldom seen in amateur theatricals. { W. Comstock E. Noves and Ross, executor, appeal from probate, two cases. John G. Clift vs. Gro- ton and® Stonington Street Railway Co.; Josheph Musial and wife vs. Dan- ano; Raymond B. Eldred, violin; Frank | King, cornet, Two solos were well ren- dered by Miss Mary E. Rogers. Messrs Lawrence and Armstrong as students depicted college life in most realistic style, while Misses Bleanor Gebrath d Florence Washburn, plaving op- osite, proved excellent foils for the work. As comery characters, splendid | work was done by Edith Washburn ana | Sumner Armstrong, and Charles Par- | sons made a decided hit in the char- | way Co.; New England Hebrew Farm- ers’ society vs, Louis Schwartz; Em- ma J. Raughtigan vs. Norwich Nick- el and Brass Co. Tyesday, March 5 (special)—Angel- 16 Covello, administrator, vs. Connec- ticut Co OBITUARY. Rev. Andrew Martin Fairbairn, D.D. to ‘the pleasure of the enter- j of Mansfield cc ge, Oxford, died to- : : in 1838, Rcstdes was produeed under the wn edicators A, Keppler, and ra was the upheld tho r ition of the s on religious geod entertzinments, university cenferred = S ABTEE P him the degree of doctor of di- River Frozen to Bottom. i vinity in 1883 and M 1891-92 he was Pittsburg, Feb. 8.—80 severe has{Lyman Beecler lecturer at that unl- been the winter that the Allegheny | versity. river is frozen over in many places | and in some spots it is frozen solid 1o the bottom. Accerding to the local weather bureau tie ice will hold un- DIED. KELLY—in Norwich, Feb. 10, Timothy, Cadillic orchestra and dancing was enjoyed from 9 until 12 o'clock, Dur= til spring. Much damage is feared 3 son of Bridget and the late John when the ice begins to go out, < Kelly, R iy SRRt TGS Cases in Superior Court at New Lon- | vs, | to | . ments are big va We invite an inspection in this last opportunity of our great money-saving offering. i ie] Kudlil; Henry A. Rogers vs. The During the intermission delightful | Soitz Co. g . seclections were rendered by an or-{ Thursday—Jennic L. Moran vs.| chestra composed of Fred C. Geer, Pi- | Groton and Stonington Street Rail- aeter of the colored servant. Misses | & Rogers. ‘and Marvin and Richagq | Londen, Feb. 9.—Rev. Dr. Andrew! g teok their parts well and added | \artain Fairbairn, prinelyal enieritus | Senator Reed of Missouri will intro- | duce a resolution next Monday pro- viding for a constitutional amendment | tc. bar any man from hoiding the office | of president of the United States for | more than two terms of four years | each, the filling of unexpired terms to be regarded as a full term. | | At the Annual Meeting of the Dis- trict Nurseg' assocition at Derby terday, the manufacturers of that city, Ansonia and Shelton pregented the as- sociation with $1,060, to be used in purchasing an automobile for the use of the visiting nurses in their trips about the three places. ~ The Ladies’ i ues at $5 The Ladies 1248 Main Street | | To close out my stock of C. V. PENDLETON, JR., Another Big MarKdown We have been distributing very big bargains all ‘this week, and we will close the week-on Saturday with a $5.00 sale of Women’s Winter Coats. These gar- Franklin Square, Coat Sweaters ‘at cost. $1.50 to $7.50 values will sell from 75¢ to $5.25 Automobile and Driving Gloves at same low- prices. Winslow Skates at greatly reduced price. Specialty Co. .00. Specialty Co. Norwich, Conn. Sweaters I offer all grades lO&gldvty