Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, April 20, 1912, Page 8

HOUSEBOAT T Subject of Entertaining Talk b, Church Men’s Club—C. And The Laboring Man, (SR STesving such scenes as might de picked up on & houseboat trip on the Shung Hel rlver from Shang Hal to Su Chow, Ohina, Murray Whrner en- tertained the memberstof the Park hiurch Men's club and their guests from other church clubs in a highly interesting manner Friday night at the club’s meeting in the parish house at Park church, The pictures which Mr, Warner showed with the stereopticon were view taken by himself, Prestdent Cherles H. Haskell called the meeting to order and after a briet word of welcome to the company, ‘which numbered §0 men, presented Mr, Warner. Mr., Warner's instrugtive comment upen the pictures was given in an in- formal but entertaining way that put his hearers into close touch with the wcenes Lefore them. He referred to the many-sided character of the Chi- nese and showed the three different kinds of policemen in the cities, while the extreme of cheap travel was shown in the native wheelbarrows, upon which the prorest class ride for about one-fifth of a cent for a mile to a mile and a haip trip. A Sikh policeman in c¢harge of four criminals in the street of a city, their necks stuck through & hole in the center of a square board, showed how petty erim- inals are dealt with, The shops with thefr decorative signs in white on red or gold on red, were described, and in thy plotures was seen the ever-present teapot, withowt which the Chinaman is lost. Scenes on the river included the dif- ferent iypes of boats, the sampan RIP IN CHINA y Murray Warner Before Park i James Ibister on The Church @ifterent {ype from the others, Since galt s a government monovoly, smug- gling salt is one of the ways the Chi- nese have of dodging the government. The penalty for a salt smuggler Is to have hls boat cut in two, and every- be | where along, the river banks seen many such craft that have pa the penaity when the governeen agent caught them. One of the pagodas shown was the needie pagoda, bullt solid, and known by records to be at least over 2,000 years old. Mr. Warner remarked up- on one superstition of the Chinese as he showed & picture of a bridge ap- proached by a zigzag road. The devil, they believe, can travel a straight road | but mot a crooked one, so that they | never build o straight road to a house, It mus: ¢lways rave a crook to it to foil the He mentioned one na help refused to go in to work by the straight way provided but insisted on going around a back way, Three times new an L] at the mill made by the straight path, but enourh some calamity had ned each time~this change was ) force. Mugci else t was interesting was ted by Mr. M in connection with the views, and closed with a | set of colored views of the city of Su which carries everything but salt and #ilk, and the mandarin's boat which has a cannot mounted in the bow to| scare off pirates. As the gun its not | a pivet plece, but must be almed by swinging the boat around with the | rudder, Mr. Murray remarked that it | wes mostiy nolse, but that seemed to | be sufficient. | wiches and ccffee served in the dining The boat which carries salt is of & | room. LADIES' NIGHT AT THE COLONIAL CLUB. Fiftesn Tables of Players Enjoyed a Delightful Evening. At the Coionial club on ¥riday even- ing there were 16 tables of players at the last ladles’ night under the pres- ent entertainment committes, who In- «ude R. B. S. Washburn, Will J. Koonz and John B. Oat. They have provided an excellent series of enter- tainments for the club members and friends and received many compliments for their fine work. Whist was played for two hours Fridey evening, during which a buffet unch was served. At the close it was foumnd that the prizes had been taken as follows: Mrs. Joseph Henderson, | veamer and sugar bowl in silver de- osit ware; Mra. John Reynolds, pic- | l2Ve beéen mu re; Miss Katherine Smith, set of | (WO Preceding years. rhermos cups; Joseph Henderson, gold 1 links. E. R. Pierson was tied with Henderson, but lost in the cut. The ourney at the club closes Monday ening. ~diverfise exaotly as itin MURPHY & McGARRY, 207 Main Street School Suits With a Good Record Our Schos! Suits have a record for | goodness. Tha best of woolens are solected—with an eyé for durability | and good lsoks, Bvery point where there is any strmin, is made doubly strong. detwil is right. Every Qur Suits are all wool, fully guaran- teed, and will positively glve perfect satisfaction. Nerfolk or double-breasted. Maybe you'll want a Suit for grad- uation. Better look at ours before you decide to buy one. You'll find value here. $5.00 to $8.00 and the right style and quality. FREE—Six monthe’ subscription to American Boy Magaszine with every Do for the Laboring Man. This was | well written and contained numerous tical suggestions and helpful hints which were listcned to with close at- tention. The evening concluded with sand- | DEPARTMENT ENCAMPMENT OF THE GRAND ARMY. | = | Opened at Bridgeport With Several in | Attendance from Read and Approved. Here—Reports | The Connecticut department, R, gathered once in Frida Bridgeport for t pment, the 43 he thinning of soldiers who we was shown tered out ending D . bership of the pos ,093. the 1910 encampment, held at | London, the membership was | difference shows that about | ans who belong to the order ered out in each of the 200 vet, Commander Cuthill’s Report. Department Commander R. J bill of South Norw campment to order, : . Cut- called the en- after the pre- d heen disposed of s of the officers were read. Commander Cutbill said that rs of the department are in dition and a genuine feeling of comradeship exists among its mem- bers. ‘It is unfortunately true that we are growing less in number,” he said. “It must be recollected that our: is & self limited organization; that it | has no reserves on which to draw, and tha# as more than 50 years have elapsed since the soldiers of the repub- e first went m ng in all their strength and pride of their young man- Chow. om Shang Hai to Su Chow, | a distance of 51 miles, the trip is made | in ten hours in the style of boat in common use on the river. Mr., rner received enthusiastic pp » for his entertaining talk, and was followed oy C. James Isbister with & paper upon What the Chureh Can hood to the ense of the republic, that time must inevitably made in- roads in our rank before vears have v of the Republic away and our organiza a memory to the citizens of our land.” | Must Increase Per Capita Tax. ill s partment each Commander ( the ¢ its rece and this be S0 unless some ac the department to rer this condi- on of affairs. He did not belleve ex- penses can be materially reduced with- out manifest injury to the best inter the order, I T 2 tax is incre Except for would | r. He recommended that be increased to at mmen adjutant general aster general be held nrade. 1thill pasd a tribute to lent condition Woman's Relfef corps are very cordial and other auxiliary orde ve done much for the posis during the year. | ort for the | he promo- advocated. s received ustave D, L. Bar ast Junior He bespoke Sons of Veter tion of a Citizens' Two comrade mention at Bates of Putna tholomew of Bridzepor vice department command Swit. The Home of Hart Schafiner & Mary fine clothes. GEO. A. DAVIS GET YOUR May Baskets NOW. We have a very pretty line at prices from 5¢ each up. .. Our 5c and 10c Baskets are excellent value, GEO. A. DAVIS 25 Broadway THERE is no 2dvertlsing medlum In Eastern Connecticut equal to The Bule letin fer Business resulls, Department Reports. Departmental reports were made k senior vice commande! jutant gen- , assistant quar- M. W. Robinson, | . Hilton, chap- | otic instructor; | Dougal, department inspector; | yson, chief m ing officer;.| report showed | a member but the total membership from n reported contri- pts during the h was added the butions vear, "$645.49, balance of § ing the tota ments were $1,0 of $4,130.70 is carr s and gave ticipation of comrade dren in various patriotic meetings. Other officers made brief reports, and Chiloe A.Warren, department pres- | idept, reported for the Relief cor showing that relic amounting to $1,- 429.82 has been expended during the year. Those in school chil- ttendance from Sed&wic! post of tnis city are Commander He 1y Hoven, Senior Vice Commander Or- rin M. Price. Quartermaster Sergeant < Geer and Edwin Spalding. Woman’s Board of Missions. The Eastern Connecticut branch of the Woman’s Board of Missions wiil hold two meetings next week. On Wednesday, the 24th, at Old Lyme, there will be two sessions, at 11 a. m. and 1.30 p. m. and on ay, the 26th, at Pomfret, ther v be two sessions at 11.15 a. m. and at 1.30 p. m. There will be a ba Tunch, Gertrude Rogers of Van. Turkey, will be the principal speaker at both the meetings. docter, and cher. Ted—-Well, em up Ll they're vy, —Judge, - 4 d<ad, any All Trolleys Lead To Cloak and ORWICH SUTLETH SATURDAY, APRIL 2 Suit Department FOR SATURDAY ONLY Some remarkable values in suits which are models of finished elegance. This is an exceptionally timely opportunity com- ing so early in the season. You cannot afford to miss this forceful offering which s made for the one day only. SATURDAY, APRIL 20th. Junior Tailored Suits Fancy Mixtures and solld colors in all destirable shadings. Splendid materials cut in the most approved fashions, fine- ly tallored and attractlve in every way. Values up to $15.00. SATURDAY SPECIAL $10.75 Tailored Suits For Women and Misses Made up in the popular Whipcords, Serges and Mixtures, these sults will go quickly at the prices. They are all up- to-date models, exclusive in design and handsomely lined and finished. SATURDAY SPECIAL $13.75 Tailored Suits For Women and Misses ‘Whipcords, French Serges and Man- nish Mixtures, in Black, Grey, Navy and other shades are here offered at a great reduction. Designed and trimmed with all the deft touches which distinguish the high grade garment. They sell regularly for $25.00. SATURDAY SPECIAL $19.50 Coats For the Girl From 4 to 12 Years Old. Bmartly trimmed coats of Serge in check and ‘ancy mixtures As prettily designed and trimmed as you could wish, YOUR CHOICE $5.98 Saturday Specials RUBBER DOOR MAT—For porch or from fine rubber, attractive in appearance and will Value $1.25. SATURDAY—Special 98¢ wear well. 18 by 30. AXMINSTER AND VELVET DOOR MATS—These are nicely bound and fringed. the carpet where the wear comes, Value 50 ¢ SATURDAY—Special 35¢ REVERSIBLE KASHGAR COUCH beautiful covers of Oriental design are 50 inches wide, and sell regularly for § SATURDAY—Special $1.98 three yards long Silk Department 35 INCH BLACK TAFFETA—This wide taffeta is strong, soft of finish and lustrous. SATURDAY—Special 76¢ Dress Goods Department BLACK SERGE Serge Is fabrics for this season’'s wear. lowing numbers at the which we sell for 50c, SATURDAY—Special 43¢, 63¢c and 83c Art Goods Department A SPECIAL LOT of.round edged with pretty Battenburg. pieces are dec Wash Goods Department 12% PERCALES—Full count percales, 36 inches wide with A large variety of light and medium SATURDAY—Special 8Y,c fine soft finish. colorings. Kitchenware Department STAIR WHIS! enough for the purpose for which we sell them. The regular price is 19 SATURDAY—Special 15¢ Linen and White Goods Department LINEN SUITING FULL the natural linen color and a goed value at 19c, SATURDAY—Special 15¢ ated with drawn work and solid em- broidery in a variety of patterns. SATURDAY—Special 33c —Honestly made whisk brooms, vestibule. Made Just the thing to protect around the door. COVERS—These Our regular $1.00 silk, hirt Waist Week Commencing last Wednesday we opened a week's campaign to demon- strate to you the splendid equipment and readiness of our Shirt Waist De- partment, The waists of this season are 8o varled in design and so dainty in appearance that a paper descrip- tion falls far short of the reality. Fine embroidery, delicate Filet nets, dainty laces, oute little frills and all the little feminine fripperies which meake these sheer sumimer garments the pretty things that they are, are to be found in this department. We also show the Suffragette Shirt of recent date and timely interest, and the formal tailored as well as' the dressy colored waists. In addition to our regular lines which range up- wards from 88c we offer the two fol- lowing spectal values for the day. WOMENS WHITE LAWN WAISTS —REither high or low neck and finely trimmed with lace and em- broidery. This is a broken lot, that is, there are not all sizes in every style but there is every size in the lot. Value $1.50. SATURDAY SPECIAL $1.19 WHITE BATISTE OR LAWN WAISTSAD'ainly. sheer fabrics of fine quality trimmed with flne varfety of styles is presented for your choice, value $1.98. SATURDAY SPECIAL $1.45 Willow Arm Chairs $3.98 Centre of Norwich MR. MAN ARE YOU WITH US? During this week it has been our aim to demonstrate our ability to provide you with the sort of shirts that you have been looking for. The Shirts with style, individuality and quality. We have them and at the right prices. Visit our Men's De- partment. Right by the front door next to the Post Office Sub- Station to which hundreds of men come daily, for it is here that you will find the shirt you are looking for. Come In And Get Acquainted. See The MAXAM CUFFTURN SHIRT. A SHIRT WEEK SPECIAL VALUE. $1.00 Shirts For 69c. Outing Shirts with French double cuffs, button flap pocket, soft detachable collar in pattern to match shirt and furnished with jointed link for front. These Shirts we offer in a good as- sortment of light, medium and dark colorings, Regular 3$1.00 values. 69c Saturday Specials Domestic Department BLEACHED PILLOW CASES—This is a good time to replenish your household linens, Two sizes of good quality cases 4% by 36 and 45 by 36 which sell regularly for 20c. SATURDAY—Special 16¢c Muslin Underwear Department NIGHT ROBES, CORSET COVERS AND DRAWERS 3% A GARMENT-—. Low neck night robes, trimmed with pretty embroidery, all short sleeves—Corset covers in a variety of designs trimmed with laces and embroidery— Fine muslin drawers a good varity of pretty designs. These garme: we usually sell for 50c each. We have displayed this lot convenlently upon a special counter and will sell it Saturday. SATURDAY—Special 39c a Garment Glove. Department THE BOSTON STORE SPECIAL .GLOVE........ .89 one of the most popular of ‘We offer the three fol- most attractive prices. 75 and $1.00 a yard. Serges and square centers deeply The centers of these Value &0c. Btrong 36 INCHES WIDE—~This is in We have secured another lot of these fine willow chairs like the illustration which we will place on sale Saturday. Made from selected willow they are ample in size, handsome in design and strongly made..eJust the thing for the home, verandah or Summer camp. Saturday Specials Notion Department POINTED AND price 25c. Hosiery Department LADIES BLACK SILK HOSE—For extra ‘strength these have the lisle garter top, heel and toe. Fine silk, well woven and thin as a veil. Underwear Department FINE KNITTED UNION SUITS—Low neck and no sleeves, nicély trimmed with laces in sizes § and 6 only, Regular SATURDAY—Special 29¢ 38¢ suits. Stationery Department EMBROIDERY SCISSORS— nickel-platec from 3 to 8 inches long. Regular SATURDAY—Special 19¢ Regular 50c quality. SATURDAY—Special 39¢ iD WRITING PAPER—Boxed paper with Nor- Conn. embossed in gold on each sheat . SATURDAY—Special 19c Box A fine two clasp kid glove in tan and white, Soft and pliable yet strong these are the best value we have ever offered. . SATURDAY—Special 69¢ LONG SILK GLOVES—For Saturday we offer a splendtd value in high grade silk glove for wear with the modern three-quarter Jength sleeve. White or black, SATURDAY—Special 69¢ Lace Department REAL LINEN LACE—In assorted widths and patterns this real Jinen lace is most suitable for window draperies, doylies and center pleces, Values 123c and 15¢ a yard. SATURDAY—Special 5¢ Jewelry Department OXYDIZED AND PLATINUM NECK CHAINS-—An aitrac- tive lot of these long neck chains set with'a variety of colored stones, To be used with variety box, coln purse ete, Value Tbe. SATURDAY—SMN 4& AIR PERFUMER-—This deodorizer, a Spring necessity is put up in the Egyptian style in pastilles, eight to a box , “with holder. SATURDAY—Special 10c Box Toilet Goods Department BABCOCKS CORYLOPSIS TALCUM POWDFR in 4 ounce tins. Regular price 15c. SATURDAY—Special 11c Hair Goods Department BROWN SWITCHES-—Good quality of 26 inch hair in as- sorted shades of brown. The regniar $2.50 values. SATURDAY—Special $1.98