Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, February 1, 1913, Page 2

GOVERNOR BALDWIN GBACEI DEDIGATION OF NEW ARMORY. Accepts Handsome Structure in Name of the Commonwealth—Military Ball a Brilliant Function — Beautiful Gowrs Worn by the Ladies. Taruary 31, 1913, will go down imto «ry as one of the notable days in limantic’s career. The ‘dedication new state armory marked an that In civic and military im- MAYOR DANIEL P, DUNN portance and social brilliancy that has not been equalled in the Thread City’s prospero progressive and public spirited achievements.The splen- did new armory, not surpassed by any one-company headquarters in the country, is the pride of Company L.| The dignity of tne dedicatory ceremon- ies was given a striking setting by the beautiful and patriotic decorations of | the armory and the masgnificent en- semble of military and social folk. Long before the hour arrived for the| dedication exercises the boxes, floor were filled with sev- f Willimantic towns- before it leads to throat and lung trouble. Dr. Bull's Cough Syrup will give quick relief. §504 FREE SAMPLE & WILLIMANTIC. peoplé, and many military and other |- ‘l After these ceremonies Gov. guests from this state and other com- monwealths. ‘With the well drilled and disciplined Company L, Lieut. Dondero in com- amand, presenting arms and Wheeler's American band playing Hail to the Chief, His Excellency, Governor Bald- i entered the armory accompanied by Adjutant General Cole and Captain E. E. Carpenter of Company L, Mayor D. P, Dunn and the general commitiee, Colonel Hickey and the staff officers of the First infantry, and Colonel Dorsey and staff officers of the Coast Artillery corps, with the formal military cere- mony. Mayor Dunn presided dedicatory exercises and Rev. B pastor of the First C ngmga tional church, offered prayer. Major J. J. McMahon presented the armor the governor. In his acceptance of the keys in be- half of the state, Gov. Baldwin in a Dbrief and elegan: address emphasized the patriotic and clivic purposes for which the new armory stood, and its relation to the miltary and gocd citi- zenship of the state. Gov. Baldwin then formally turned the keys over to Adjutant General Cole. during the W, Baldwin and his staff were escorted to their boxes, where they received, assisted by the reception committee. Governoi Leads Grand March. ! The brilliant grand march followed, {led by Gov. Baldwin and Mrs. E. E., { Carpenter, who were followed by the governor’s staff and ladies, officers of Company L and ladles, and several | hundred couples. The dance pro- gramme of 18 numbers ! order, and music and | ment were the climax to the brfllAd,‘xt | event. Military Guests. Among the military and other guests attendi the dedication were Captain A. P. Woodward, Daniel- [Son, Lieut. W. Goodwin, 5th Infantry, . S. A.; Maj. Purcell, Hartford; Mr- { jor McMahan, Hartford; Major Lamb, ‘Har[furd Lieut. Bissell, Manchester: Lieut. Maurice, Hartford; Major e.nd, Mrs. Tyler ,Hartford; Captain and Mrs. Tyler, Harttor Capt. and Mrs. DeLamater, Hartford: Capt. M F | Coughlin, Hartford; Capt. P. J. F. Sullivan, Binghamton, N. Y. Lieut. Goodwin, U. S. A.. Storrs; Hon. Geo. A. Hammond Putnam; Senator Hig- gins ,South Coventry. The Arrangement of the Drill and Decorations. The armory was a symphony of | color, festooned with laurel and arti- ficial roses and decorated with the American flags. The boxes on either side were brilliantly illuminated with electric globes and were neatly furn- ished with rugs and furnishings by the box parties occupying them. The m Shed | | behalf of state by Gov. Baldwin. |5 L5 e ooy Hartford; Col. J. Hickey Hartford; M. Chapin and wite, Governors staff, Pine Meadow; Maj Edward T. Lyons ana wife Hartford. Chronological Order of Events. 6.00. Arrival in Willimantic of His Excelency, Simeon E. Baldwin, gov- orn of Connecticut, and staff. 6.15. Reception snd dinner given by the general committee to the governor and_distinguished guests. 7.15. Opening Of the new state arm- formal dedicatory ceremonies. Formel exercises as follows: Enirance of Gov, Slmeon E. Baldwin | and staff into the mew state armory; music by Wheeler's American band; praver by Rev. Willlam S. Beard, pas- tor of the First Congregational church. Address and presentation of the arm- ory to the governor by Major John J. | McMahon of the firm ¢f Whiton & Mahon, architects. Acceptance on Mus- ic by Wheeler's Amerncan bund. 8.20. Reception to Gov. Baldwin by the general committee and Hon. Oscar O. Tanner, chairman of the reception committee, and members of the com- mitice assigned to this duty. Music by the band. The concert programme given by Wheeler's American band, Charles H. Wheeler, leader, follows: 1. March, Lieut, Tiesing...C. Wheeler (Dedicated to Licut. Tiesing, Co. L., First infantry, C. N. G.) Overture, Poet and Peasant, Fr. Von Suppe 2 Uncle Tom's Cabin, J. Bodewalt, Lampe Gus Edwards’ Song Review, Edwards Humoreske Dvorake-Dampe The Committee. General committee: Captain Elmer E. Carpenter, representing Company L, First Infantry, C. N. G.; Honorable Daniel Dunn representing the City of Willlmantic; Honorable Charles = A. Gates, representing the Town of Windham; Honorable William A. Ar- nold, representing the Town of Wind- ham; Honorable John F. Carr, rep- resenting the Town of Windham. Committes of Arrangements Second Lieutenant Herbert B. F. Tiesing, chairman, Private Richard 3. 4 decorating scheme was by P. D. Don- ahue. On the platform at one end of the drill shed was stationed Wheeler's American band. The Arrival of Gov. Baldwin and Guests at Dinner. His. Excellency Governor S. B Murray's B WILLIMAN oston Store TIC. CONN. ODD LOTS That Remain After the January Sale, are Marked for Quick Clearance. Articles are Mussed But as Good as New. ODD LOTS OF CURTAINS Marked at a Muslin a pair. White Tace were §2. BARGAINS IN SCRIMS, SERPENTINE CREPE wide Colorea E 23¢ mow 1Sc a yard. 30-inch wide Serpen Crepe, plain, pink, nile lavender and brown, regular 17c quailty, now 12%c a yard. MEN’S $1.00 SHIRTS Feor 68¢ Men’s regular $1.00 Shirts, ine made of good quality Harmony Percaie, In black and white stripes or checks, with at- tached cufis. to close at §5¢ each. LAWN, PERCALE AND MADRAS WAISTS Marked Down Lawn Waists, high neck leng sleeves, open front or back, all care- fully mads, good taste and good value in every thread of their make-up, were $150 and $2.50, now reduced to $1.00 and €2.00, GLOVES REDUCED a{ Beaver Gioyss, wegular auglity, now 39¢ o paif, Boys' Geuntlets, regular 50s guality, now 29c 8 pair. 50e Wemen's Fleess-iined Brivis Gloves, reguler $1.00 qualify, powW ific a pair, $2.00 and $2.50 CORSETS For $1.48 The Hegly Corset, s e mx gfe-! comEort wWith go0d with nudnm st and 1 vn‘.vc selie at HM And $2.5 week $1.48 5 THE H, 0. MVIIRRAY 60. | Some of the and Slightly Soiled Goed Saving LOT 6—3 pairs Lace Curtalns in | ecru, regular $2.50 quality, now $1.50 | a pair. 1 LOT 7—3 pairs Net Curtains in ccru, regular $3.50 quality, now $1.59 a pair. i LoT -3 pairs White Net Curtains, | e $3.50—Special | LOT 9—3 pairs Fine White Net Cur- tains, made to sell at $5.00, now re- duced to $2.89 a pair. | CRETCONNES AND 30-inch wide Cretonpes, floral pat- | terns, regular 15c and 18c quality, now 12%c and 15¢ a yard 30-inch wide Serpentine Crepe, floral and figured patterns, some bordered, le for kimonos, regular i7c value, 12%c a yard. MEN’S 15¢ HOSE For 9c a pair, 3 for 25¢ Men's regular 15c Hose in black and tan, medium weight cotion—Special 9¢ a pair, 3 pairs for 25c. Men’s $2.69 and $3.00 Sweaters, now $1.98. Children’'s Woolen Sweaters, $1.00, now 63c. now were Work Walsts in Percale or Madras, in light or dark colors, seme all white, with small stripes, were 50e, now 44c. House Wrappers, made of good qual. ity Percale, were $1.00, now 50e, | CHILDREN’S FLANNELETTE DRESSES One lot of Children’s Fiamnelette Dresses, in piak or biue checks, with bands of solid celers en sleeves and neck, made to sell at 50¢, now reduced to 39¢ each. LONG KIMONOS Long Kimenos, made of Peasie- down and erepe, in floral or figured patterns, in light ov dark colors, seme in light pink or biue, bound with satin band, §1.00, $1.50 ang $2.00. { CAPTAIN E. E. CARPENTER Company L, 1st Inft, C. N. G. L. Treat, secretary and_ treasure First Sergeant Henri F. Lord, Ser- gesnt T. C. Sullivan, Sergeant James ¥. Gallagher, Sorporal Willlam . Rowan, Musician Edward L. Brown. Furnishing Committee. First Lieutenant Louis N. Dondero, chairman, _ Quartermaster Sergeant Frank H. Henken, Sergeant James J. Norton, Cook Arthur W. Sweet, Musician Joseph F. Nowark. | AL, AT THE DEDICATION BALL. Ocoupants of Handsomely Decorated Boxes in the Armory—Ladies Eele- gantly Gowned—Guests Who Pa ipated in Evening’s Pleasures. Box 1—R. A. Parker, Mrs. George ‘T. Taylor, chaperone; Miss Marion Lin- coln of Willimantic, Niss Ruth Taylor, FIRST LIEUT. L. N. DONDERO Company L, 1st Inf, C. N. G. Niss Elson Barnes, Niss Loie Endicott, Miss Helen Wilcox, Miss Myrrl Stan- ley of Smith college, Northampton, Mass. Box 2—Samuel Chesbro, Mrs. E. A.| Cauter of Tenafly, N. J. apple green | taffeta, diamond ornaments; Mrs, P, Chesbro, aray rajah with silver trimmings and jet ornaments: Miss Chesbro, champagne mull, with cerese trimmings; Miss Staniey of St. Lou- is, Mo. t 3—Mr, and Mrs. Jay M. Shepard, Judge and Mrs. William A. Arnold, | Dr. and Mrs, T. R. Parker, Miss Reil- | 1y, Mr. Cartier. 4—George Bartlett, Bartlett of Fitchburg, Helen Farnsworth of May Tibbitts of Putnam, Miss Jessie Tupper of Springfleld, Miss Ruth Smith, Miss Ruth Botham, Miss Lewis of Willimantic. | Box Mr. and Mrs. Francis Keon, Doctor Belle Edna Worthington of Norwich, Misses Mary E. Galligan, Anna A. Galligan, Mary T. Cunnin, ham, Victoria D.Moreau, Messrs, Wil- liam L. Flynn, T. Frank Cunningham, Pierre D. Moreau. Dress Anna A. Galligan, mull over pink satin: Mary E. Ga gan, white embroidered mulil over yel- low satin; Dr. Belle Edna Worthing- ton, white satin with pearl trimming; Victoria D. Moreau, light blue cha; meuse; Mary T. Cunningham, white silk marquisette over white messaline with shadow lace trimmings; Mrs. Francis Keon, vellow silk mulle trim- med with black velvet and yellow fringe. t Mass., Miss Boston, Miss Mrs. Compound Interest Has Earned Morz Than Speculation. I you doa't belleve that compound intercs: hus eurned more money than speculation cail #nd inguire or write o this bank, where monsy at interest is better than high-grade stocks or bunds. it earns as much as safe me- curities, nd the value of the principal r fluctuaies: your money is al- ways worth 100 cents on the dollar, and your funds are alwavs available. Open An Account By Mail The Wilimaatic Savings lnstitute accepts deposits from any person any- where. You can use the mails with pertect saiety and nobody need know your banking business uniess youm chooss to tell it. Seaud money im check or money order pavable to The Wiliimantic Savings lnstitute. or cash in registered letter. and we will opem your account and send your bunk book and full fnscructions. Your money and | interest can be drawn et any tima The Willimantic Savings Institute (Established 1842.) H MURRAY, President. N. D. WEBSTER. Treasurer. DINNER SETS Don’t have two kinds of dishes on the table. We are having a sale on Dinner Sets and have marked them low enough to enable every woman to own a com- plete set. Here are a few samples, 112 pe. set $22.50 now $17.68 112 pe, set $20.00 new $16.49 2 pe. set $12.60 new § 8.50 166 pc. set $12.36 new $ 9.89 166 pe. set $10.00 new $ 7.89 <. 6—P. D. Donohue, Mrs. Donohue, lav- ender charmeuse with pearl trim- mings; Miss Margurite McGlone, yel- low messaline; Miss Anna McGlone, white messaline; Miss May Flynn, apricot charmeuse, with jetter tuni Box 7—James Hillho! Mrs, James Hillhouse, Mrs. P. S. Hills §—Capt. E. E. Carpenter, Major and Mrs. John Purcell of Hartford, Major M E. E. Mann of Hartford, E. E. Carpenter, M Moran, Mr: ‘W. U. Webster, who wore black char- 10—Governor's box: Mrs. Ed- ward Thomas of New Haven, white charmeuse with embroidered chiffon tunic and silver bodice; Mrs. F. M. Chapin of New Hartford, white bro caded charmeuse with pearl trim- BECOND LIEUT. H. E. F. TIESING Company L, 1st Inf, C. N. G. iR mings; Mrs. E. G. Lyonms, coral satin messaline with silver net drapery, dia- | monds, ornaments. Box No. 11—Lieuts. Lonis N. dero, H. E. F. Tiesing, Lieut. Don- | I rich, Baltimore, Md., w! yellow chiffon, messaline and duchess | lace, rhinestone trimmings, antrain and sheath effects: Mrs. Dondero, old blue messaline: Madam Dondero, peari grey silk; Miss Alice Carey of ew Lon don, pink figured chiffon over p:uk Mrs, C. E. Simonds, lavendar mull, Box Neo, 12—Mayor D, P. Dunn, Mrs, Dunn, white satin, with black lace | S tunic’ embroidered with crystals and | MEN’S and YOUTHS’ THAN USUAL. A FINAL CLEARANGCE SALE OF Winter Clothing WILL BEGIN THIS MORNING A MILD FALL SEASON HAS LEFT US MORE HEAVILY STOCKED HENCE, THIS EVENT WILL BE OF GREATER IM- PORTANCE AND GREATER MAGNITUDE THAN IT HAS EVER BEEN IN ANY PREVIOUS SEASON. Every garment offered in this sale is from our own stock.We know all about them. We know the styles are absolutely correct. know the tailoring and finishing represents the workmanship of the best manu- facturers in the country. We know they possess every virtue and merit which They represent our best judgment in selection § and fully measure up to our high standard of style and dependability—but—we § Therefore the following— We know they are made to fit. good garments ought to possess. " have too heavy a stock! EXTRAORDINARY REDUCTIONS Every garment—Suit, Overcoat or Trousers—is perfect in every way. duction quoted is an actual reduction from our own low selling price. $15.00 and $16.50 § Suits, Reduced to. Men’s and Youths’ Winter Suits, newest models, in a full line of sizes—our regu- lar $15.00 and reduced to MEN'S WINTER OVE Men’s $15.00 Coats, Reduced to . . Men’s and Youths’ Winter Overcoats in all the newest models, and a terials—our @natsfreducedito v oo d Quilted-lined Men’s Black Kersey Coat, with fur collar Men’s Black Kersey (jx{zns._ and quilted lining—our regular trachan collar and quilte \1 $15.00 Coats, reduced to. .. our regular $20.00 Coats, i rediteditonzis 2 @ Men’s Outside Fur Coats, of Raccoon | Men’s Fur-ined Coats, and Manchurian $25.00 and $30.00 reduced to 9. 50 THE PORTEOUS & MiTi}HEH. GO MEN'S WINTER SUITS $20.00 and $25.00 Suits, Reduced to. .g Men’s and Youths’ all the latest models $8.95 $16.50 Suits, 58.35 $8.95 variety of ma- $8.93 MEN'S FUR COATS - regular $15.00 Dog<kin——r egular J5( ounce !\e'se‘ ing and genuine Pe regular $75.00 and duced to .... We're going to sell them! Men’s Ov tailored, and $25.00 Coa \m,, at at at 20.00 and redNCEd tD s s s s nie s RC OATS Men’s $20.00 Coats, reduced to...... v and oats, be Out'side Fur—Fur-lined | col I ar — regular “oats at . Men’s $1.00 and $1.50 Working Trousers . 7 g G Men’s Working Trousers, strong and durable, and in a wide range of desirable patterns—regular $1.00 and $1.50 Men’s $2.00 to $3.00 Dress Trousers at. Men’s Dress Trousers, made in ‘all the Ilatest st a big variety of Ix~him’r1‘]8 designs— S and_ $3.00 Men’s $15.00 and $18.00 Rain Coats at ¥ Exactly © 20 Men’s Rain' "Coats, fully netted and made latest style — regula Two Prices on Our Entire Stock Two Prices on all Our C! ourr We Every re- values 19¢c * 81.65 § i1.95 $14.75 rade its, 'i entire stc SI4.7 Su OU Suits, $25.00 &I h Overcoats and $25.00 bié«! ouths uced red to - §49, G B ¥ 2 r 5 z; ge 5)’1"&: Cuhe:ln« Hur. | se—e—————————— = == e [ — s ey of South Manchester, apricot mes. Mrs, Charles B. |blue charmeuse with pink chenille | salf; with chiffon drapery and fur Beline Nin coaie "l"‘m““‘,fi‘(h ,M"" ;’,’(”n’fm:ir{k'bxfix: rfi:fl;ra' “orlental bead | trimmings and Venetlan lace; Miss L. | trimming; Miss Tda Adams of Norwich o R e e th drri- |ana lnce trimming; Mrs. Eimer B, |Holt wore a gown of Javender em- | blue chiffon, bugle (rimming: = Miss R o, black | gtone, npple green charmeuse draped | brofdered chiffon with princess lace: | Marfon Jord iss Bernice Williams Wit odlgrm‘m‘:rx:a;:‘re, M, | With pastel net, Miss K, I, Gllman Wore a gown of | Miss Risle Tiebel of Brooklyn, N. ¥ Chariey Lesraves: - ses | . Box No. 18- nhdnm of Tonor from ,:;L.:a :1&-;t;-\:fix:x:, :;\5\«3. Peratan de- | e i T W 4 s s FFlorimo % Morrisett, | g rely seru, escuriel | M e Bt maalaix,fi:x:’nl}ee AMrs, Hurriet Giaes; i?l;‘:;‘y“,,y‘hfq"’,’: . ineau, Ar- |{luce with pear) and (rystal trimmings, | bl s B R I b A i sgun, Miss | The hox was pretifly decorated with s iR iy P T B i Marlineau, | rugs, sofa piliows aild carnations. | Wik toriini ming; Miss Hazel Dimmick, red mes- | Box No, 18 Mr, and Mrs. Willtam | Cart saline, silvér trimming; DMiss Annle iman and par- SR e S Ik Btiles, blue chiffen over pink silk; Miss | ty: Himan, Miss May , and : A, ) o, 11, Blizabeth Hardman, pink churmeuss | Stugrue, 3, N. Gilman, Migs Jen- |nen, Mrd, Willlam [, Kine, o Sul brecade, erystal trimming; Miss lfelen | nie Grisweld, Miss L. ;i Miss H, | Clicre Calnesi, D G Harrvingten, Rowered silk mull over | L. Gilman, Mrs, A, M, Gilman were | Mrs, Willlum A, Costelio, pink i 2 white pink silk; s Annabel Hayes, green |a gown of Alice biue charmeuse, with |line with beaded ornaments; Mrs. satin with .«,.mg. Miss Maude Phifton over white satts, pink roscs. | md Naint iaee and aer utrimeings; | A, Calnen, sapphire blue messailne | Gallivan, biack charmeuse with blaclk Box No, 15—George pencon. 3frs, | Miss May Sugrus, pale blue crepe de [ Wilh lace irimming; Miss Claire Cal- | spangie and Jjet trimmings; Miss Mary George H. Bpencer, black charmeuse |chine with all ever lace and spangle | nen, yellow gilk; Mrs, W, 1. Costello, | Good, pink armeuse with spangle with jet and brussels net; Miss Jennic | irimmings; Mrs, J. N, Gilman, white | White dotted nel over messaiine; Mrs | irimmings; Helen Good, pink Dehneny. blask and shite veile with | nand. embreidered’ marauisette with | W, J, King, pink satin with beaded | churmeuse with spangle tunic Miss eoral trimmings; Miss Mary A, Quinn, | trimmings of lemen ocolored velvet |met over dress, Mary F. Sulllvan, white marquisette lace and brillants; Miss | Bex Ne. 19—Clark Burnham; Miss | mm tissue with shadow lace; Miss | baby Irish B, 8 ', white shml _over Jennle Grisweld were a gowa ef light Edith Pierson'ef Norwlich, yellow mes- (Continued on Page Six.)