Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, June 4, 1913, Page 7

Norwich Grammar School Pupils Take First, Both Seconds and the Special Prize Offered by Colpninl Dames— Broadway School Has Three of the Prize Winners, Mt. Pleasant Street One—Honorable Mentions Also Given Here. According to announcements made in the Norwich grammar schools on | Tuesday afternoon, Norwich gupils ln} Broadway and Mt. Pleasant street schools made clean sweep of the ! foremost essav prizes offered . in a statewide competition by the Connec- a ticut society of Colonial Dames of America. . 2 They took the first prize, the two second prizes and the one special prize offered. Of the 12 certificates of merit offered in the grammar school divisior. | Norwich pupils were awarded four. | In the grammar school competition | the first prize of $10 was awarded to Winifred Grierson of Broadway schoo! for an essay on The Church as the Center of the Town Life of the Colo- nies. Miss Grierson is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Grierson of No. 164 Broad street. Eight vears ago her ! sister, Miss Lina Grierson, took first prize in the contest. ! A second prize of $5 is awarded to Miss Elsie Graham of Broadway gram- mar school for an essay on Colonial Inns. She is the daughter of Mr. and | Mrs. Daniel C. Graham of No. 36 Oak | street i A second prize is awarded to Arthur . Adams of the Mt. Pleasant stre:t school for an essay on Medical Reme- dies Used bv the Colonists. Special Prize. The special prize of $15 offered by | Mrs. John M. Holcombe for the best essay on The Founders of Hartford and the First Constitution is awarded ‘o Robert Gale Noyee of Broadway school. He the son of Mr, and Mrs. G. Fred Noves of No, 104 Laurel Hill avenue. Certificates of Merit. In the certificates of merit awarded were the following: Hope Batty, Moosup grammar school, gubject Colonial Inns. Harold Lindberg, Mt. Pleasant street school, Norwich, subject Colonial Inns. | prize of $20 went to New Haven, sec- | ond of $10 to Enfield and third of $5 | to Southington. | lonial Inns. of the assistance rendered by thz teachers, whose co-operation, it is stated, is evident in the work. Their . I George R. Ashbey, Broadway gram - mar school, Norwich, subject Medical Remedies Used by the Colonies. Ella Leffingwell, Mt. Pleasant street | school, Norwich, subject Colonial Inns. Abby C. Gallup, Broadway grammar school, Norwich, subject Colonial Inns. High School Competition. the high school competition first In Among the certificates of merit were the following: James F. Iollister. Wheeler High school, North Stonington, subject, Med- ical Remedies Used by the Colenies. James A. Prior, Plainfield High school, The Church as the Center of the Town Life of the Colonies. Francis B. Coley, Wheeler *Hizh school, North Stonington, subject Co- Harold P. Robbins, Wheeler High school, North Stonington, subject, Co- | lonial Pirates. Anna A. Wheeler, Wheeler High | school, North Stonington, subject Co- lonial Inns. Appreciation of Teachers’ Aid. | The announcement sent out by the! Society of Cecionial Dames closes with an expression of sincere appreciation assistance to the pupils is rendered ia directing them to sources of informa- tion for their material and helpful and and interested suggestions in otner ways. i There were 214 essays received by the judge: who were Miss Ada S. Shelton, Day, Mrs. | Henry C. v H, Whit- | Mrs. Charles Foster Kent, chair- ney man. The essavs were not to be less than 800 words in length nor over 1,200. WHERE SUPERIOR COURT JUDGES SIT AFTER VACATION Made at Annual Allotments Session The allotments of the judges of the superior court are as follows: Shumway, J. First Tuesday in October, 1913, Wa- terbury term. b First Tuesday in January, 1914, New Haven criminal term. February 2, 1914, 11 a. m., Putnam, | short calendar, additional session (one day). First Tuesday in March, 1914, New Haven, additional session to April Third Tuesday in April, 1914, wich, additional session to May 2 Fourth Tuesday in May, 1914, wich session. Gager, J. First Tuesday in March, 1914, Put- wam, civil and criminal term. Reed, J. First Tuesday in February, 1914, | Yew London session, through March. February 1914, 12 m., additonal hort calendar session (one day). ockville. Curtis, J. First Tuesday in May, 1914, Wind- ®am. civil and criminal term. rst Tuesday in June, 1914, Tolland, tivil and criminal term. Williams, J. Third Tuesday in October, 1913, Windham civil and criminal term. Burpee, J. First Tuesday in September, 1913, folland, civil and criminal term. First Tuesday in Novembe 1913, Xorwich, session with jury. First Tuesday in January, 1914, Nor- wich, criminal term. Third Tuesday in January, 1914, Norwich, additional session to January ». Greene, J. First Tuesday in September, 1813, Norwich, . erfminal term, Third Tuesday in September, 1913, Xew London, civil term through Oc- ober. Second Tuesday in April, 1914, Tol- ®nd, civil and criminal term. First Tuesday in May, 1914, New London criminal term. Holcomb, J. First Tuesday in September, 1913, utnam, civil and criminal term to tober’ 2. Second Tuesday in November, 1913, Middletown session. First Tuesday in December, 1913, Tolland, civil and criminal term. Tuttle, J. Second Tuesday in September, 1913, Waterbury, criminal term. Second Tuesday in October, 1913, Hartford, additional session to No- vember 28. First Tuesday in January, 1914, Wa- terbury, session to February 13. Third Tuesday in February, Bridgeport, criminal téerm. First Tuesday in April, 1914, Bridge- port ssion. April 18, 1914, Windham, 10 a. m, additional session, shert calendar, one day. 1914, Naturalization Sessions. I counties of the state whera ses- sfons for naturalization are held in the superior court, the allotments of the judges for these sessions are as; follows: Fairfield October 1, e, J.) County—On Wednesday, 1913, at Bridgeport (Bur- ¥ On the first Tuesdays in | ebruary, 1914, and May, 1914, at} Bridgeport. On the first Thursday in} October, 1918, at Danbury (Burpee, J.) ! New London County—On the first Thureday in October, 1913, at New London, and by adjournment to the first Friday in October, at Norwich. On the first Tuesday in June, 1914, at Norwich. Windham County—On the second Tuesday in September, 1918, at Put- ham, and by adjournment to the Wed- | nesday after the second Tuesday in | 8eptember, 1913, at Windham. On the second Tuesday in May, 1914, at Wind- ham, and by adjournment to tme Wed- nesday after the second Tuesday in May, 1914, at Putnam. Tolland County—On the second Tuesday in September, 1913, and sec- ond Tuesday in June, 1914 at Reck- ville. Chambers’ A nments. During the summer vacation period it is convenient for lawyers to know where judges can be consulted on mat- ters in chambers and assignments of judges to attend to matters in cham- bers were made as follows: Wiliams, J.—July 1-July 5, inelu- sive, at New Haven. Greene, J.—July 7-July 12, inclusive, at Norwich, Burpee, J.—July 14-July 19, inclusive, at Waterbury. Gager, J.—July 21-July 28, inclusive, at New Haven. Curtis, J.—July 28-August 2, inclu- sive, at Bridgeport. Tuttle, J.—August 4-August 9, in- clugive, at Hartford. Bennett, J.—August 11-August 16, inclusive, at New Haven. Reed, J.—August 18-August 23, in- clusive, at Rockville. Holcomb, J.—August 25-August 30, inclusive, at Hartford. The first daisies are being brought in from suburban fields KEHOE'S TIME WELL TAKEN UP.| SUPT. Becoming Fully Acquainted With the City Plant Under His Charge. The newly appointed superintend- ent of the Norwich Gas and Electrical department, took charge on Stephen J, Kehoe who June 1st, is putting STEPHEN J. KEHROE. in some full time just at present in getting acquainted with the plant un- der his supervision and direction. Un- like most of the employes, the super- | intendent’s position has no stated hours when he may be considered on duty or off duty for he is liable to call at any minute for something for which his advice may be required. He finds the daylight hours well filled with the requirements of his position. IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY AT SECOND CHURCH. Annual Meeting With Election of Offi- cers and Committees—Voted to Go Ahead With Changes in Auditorium. There was a iarge attendance at the annual meeting of the Church Im- provement society held in the parlors of the Second Congregational church Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Re- ports from the officers and various committees were presented. The sec- retary noted the various activities of the society during the year, proving it to have been a very busy and profit- able period. The treasurer showed a ! balance on hand of §322. Votes of thanks were extended to| Mrs. Huntingtop for her complete re- port at the anniversary supper and to Mrs. A. E, W. Howard of Clinton, Mass., for her generous contribution to the fund for the church improve- ments. Following these reports, the nomi- nating committee, M D. Haviland, Mrs. George Kampf and Mrs. John M. Sherman, presented the following list | of officers and committees and they | were elected: President, Ars. Henry | D. Johnson; first vice president, Mrs. J. M. Huntington; second vice S dent, Mrs. H. J. Wyckoff; third v president, Mrs. Frank A. Bill; tary, Mrs. C. Arthur Lathrop; treas- urer, Miss Ione DeL. Haviland. Fancy Work Committee—Miss Mary | C. Lucas, chairman, Mrs. Chauncey | Sherman, Mrs. James Fitzpatrick, Mrs. | G. C. Hull, Mrs. George Furness, Mrs. A. W. Jarvis, Mrs. Bottomley, Mrs. E. W. Higgins, Mrs. W. S. Allis, Mrs. A. G. Mitchell, Mrs. A. W. Breed, Mrs. D. F. Allen. Supper Committee—Miss E. Luces, chairman, Mrs. Herbert R.| Kind, Mrs. John Tefft, Mrs. Charles | Twist, Mrs. William Wade, Mrs. Ada Eaton, Mrs. Robert Montgomery, Mrs. John H. Sherman, Mrs. R. H. Breck- enridge. Decoration Committee—Miss Eliza- beth R. Huntington, chairman, Miss ! Belle Stephenson, Miss Louise Fitzpat- | rick, Miss Ruth Chapman, Miss Helen Hull, Miss Hope Wade, Miss Haviland Table Setting Committee—Mrs. J. V. Reynolds, chairman, Mrs. A. A. Robin— son, Mrs. John Trankla, Mrs. Agnes | Blackburn, Mrs. R. S, Stephenson. Music Committee—Miss Sarah Tyler, chairman, Miss Clara Worth, Mrs, W. D, Ricker. Candy Committee—Mrs. P. J. Cassi- dy, Mrs. Jerome Conant, Mrs. Arthur Thompson, Mrs. W. E. Bulkley. Membership Commiltee— Mrs, George Nancy Kampf, chairman, Mrs. R. H. De- Prosse, Mrs. Charles McMillan, Mrs. Flora Noyes, Mrs. [l.eone Branche, Miss Henrietta l.anz, The committee on the solicitatfon of | funds for the renewing of the carpets and cushions in the church auditorium reported, much interest having be-=n manifested. and about $400 in pledges secured. This with the $300 in the treasury and $200 from the Alpha Sigma society, who will co-operate with this society, leaves but about $100 now to be pledged, thus warranting the vote which was passed that this work be done. The president was empowered to appoint a committee to have this mat- ter in charge. Planz the comiag nomm BU for summer wear. warm days. THREE MPORTANT SALES FOR TODAY 20 Dozen || New Summer Waists scialat$1.7 $2.50, $3.00 and $3.50 Values Assortment comprises Waists of fine lawns, mar- quisettes, batiste, madras and wash silks, made in a va- riety of new and attractive styles.. New Lord Byron col- lars, Robespierres, square necks, long and short sleeve ||| Waists and neat tailored models. More Summer Dresses Special at $5.50 Values to $8 and $10 i The values are most extra- ordinary. Buy now and be prepared for the first Last Call for Tailored Suits Suits now $10.00, wsre up o $20.00 Suits now $15.00, were up to $35.00 Included are many of the season’s most popular models. Dainty Summer Dresses of shower-proof foulards, French linens, ramie, crash, ratine, flowered voiles ! and marquisettes. Made in new and stunning styles Eponge, French serges, Bedford cords, silk faille and novelty cloths of seasonable weight and most desirable || shades and effects. The Manhatian | 121-125 Main Street “WHERE SHOPPING IS A PLEASURE” vear's work were discussed and meeting adjourned at 4.30 o’clock. HOUSE CONCURS ON NCRWICH JUDGESHIPS. the Thomas J. Kelley for Judge and John H. Barnes for Deputy. (Special to The Bulletin.) Hartford, Conn., June 3.—With the general assembly nearly on its last legs, the hol met tonight in an en- great mass of minor business w transacted. It reconsidered and passed a bill imposing a ten mill tax on the money yaluation of all automobiles in the state. It was claimed during th: debate that automobiles were not properly taxed. i Action on the bill providing for an open seaon of one week on deer was indefinitely postponed. Judgeships passed in concurrence with the senate were as follows: Thomas J. Kelley, judge, J H. Barnes, deputy judge, at Norwich; John Keogh, judge, at Norwalk; E. P. (’Meara, judge, at New Haven; Kelsey, judge, at Branford; A. F. her, deputy judge, at Orange; W. M. Cooke, judge, at Hamden; and Robert Alexander, judge at Danbury. By a strict party vote the house re- jected the amendment to the New Ha- ven charter providing for changes in the requirements for policeman under the pension act. The Hackett bill for tenure in office and the bridge tenders’ bill were also rejected. OBITUARY. Mrs. Hamilton R. Kerr. Monday morning at 810 o'clock Emilie Worthington, widow of Hamil- Kerr, sis ton R of her at 171 Mrs, Kerr day morning she was found uncon- scious, the result of a shock, She was the daughter of Addison Smith and Eliza Middleton Smith. Most of her life had been passed in New York city. Her husband, Hamilton R. Kerr dled about 20 vears ago. Mrs, Kerr died suddenly in the home r, Mrs, Edward H. Linnell adway. Sunday evening Br retired as usual and Mon- was a member of the Episcopal church. She had resided in this city for over a year, and for the past six weeks had been the guest of her sister on Broad- way. Besides her sister. Mrs. Linnell. [ ? | deavor to hurry matters along, and a | R. I, and Ellen Frances Howarth, 34 she leaves two brothers, Henry Ives Smith of New York and Addison Smith of Montclair, N. J.,, and a daugh- ter, Mrs. Charles Heaton of New York. Mrs. Kerr was charitable, kindly in | manner and found pieasure in making others happy. The many friends of Mrs, Kerr sincerely mourn her loss. WEDDING. Foster—Howarth, James Harris Foster, 41, of Warren, of Warwick, R. 1, came to Tuesday, secured a license and were | married by Rev. Joseph F. Cobb in | the afternoon at his home. “The groom | is a widower and is the son of Frank | L. Foster. He is a native of River- point and is in the wholesale drug busi- | ness in Warren. R. I. The bride is a native of Warwick and is the daughter of John Howarth. She {s a divorcee. this cit The moon is new tonight, the 4th Wonderful Treatment For Corns, Callouses and All Sore Feet Millions of peopnle who endure daily torture from soré feet will welcome the information that ther now a simple treatment that ‘positively and quickly cures foot ailments of all kinds. You can say goodbye'té corns and callouses; bunions; swallen aching, pad smeil- | ing and sweaiv feet. This treat- ment works right through the pores and removes the cause of the (rou- ble. Tse 1L once and your reet feei deligtrul; use it | - for a week and| your foot troubles will be a thing of | the past. “Dissolve two tablespoonfuls | of Calocide compound in a basin of | warm water. Hoak the fest In this for full fifteen rubbing the | sore parts. A ing s follow. Calocide was formerly confined to doc l tors’ use, ‘but now any druggist will| supply it. If he does not have it 11 stock he can get it in a few hours from his wholesale house. A twenty-nva cent package is sald to be enough to| put the worst feet in fine condition. An Ekthao}dinvéry Sale of ; Cut Glass Choice $2.98 Choice $2.98 339 BEAUTIFUL PIECES OF RICH' CUT GLASS —LARGE AND SMALL, AND NOT{MORE THAN' TWO PIECES OF A PATTERN' — ACTUALLY WORTH $4.00 TO $12.00 Lo YOUR CHOICE AT $2.98 3. This lot comprises a manufacturer’s surplus stock, se- cured by us at an unusual-concession, and offered here ' on the same basis. Any Piece Every piece is perfect, rich intdesign, heavy in. weight, ' and of unexcelled beauty. A splendid opportunity to secure beautiful Cut Glass for/home use or for wedding presents. 5 Following is a list of the pieces—and please remember, there are only two pieces of a,pattern, so that we cannot guarantee any article to be here beyond the opening time. NO MAIL, TELEPHONE‘OR C. O. D. ORDERS ACCEPTED. NONE SENT ON APPROVAL. NONE LAID ASIDE. » Sugar and Creamiers—two pieces Mayonnaise Sets—two pieces Covered Butter Dishes—two pieces 9-inch Punch Bowl and Stand Electrolier with 6-inch Dome and Cord and Plug—two pieces 1-light Candelabra 9-inch Salad Bowls i2-inch Plates 8-inch Nappies 9-inch Comports 9-inch Nappies 10-inch Vases 10-inch Nappies 12-inch Vases 8-inch Handlegd Nappies 9-inch Sandwich Trays 9-inch .Handled Nappies 8-inch Fern Dishes 9-inch Footed Nappies 12-inch Ice Cream Trays 2-pint Jugs 12-inch Celery Trays 3-pint Jugs 8-inch Salad Bowls 3%-pint Jugs Handled Punch Glasses—$2.98 half dozen Half-pint Tumblers—$2.98 half dozen 339 pieces in all, worth from $4.00 to $12.00— a choice at $2.98 ON SALE THIS MORNING AT 8.15 No mail, telephone or C. O. D. orders accepted. None sent on approval, none laid aside. Positively none sold before 8.15 this morning. June suie o MUSLIN UNDERWEAR THE GREAT MERCHANDISING EVENT e OF THE YEAR i The June Sale of Women’s Muslin Underwear will con- tinue Today and all this week, with every item as com- Note these values: plete as upon the opening day. Corset Covers Short White Skirts 7 At 17¢, regular price At 21c, regular price 25e At 19¢, regular price 25¢ At 44c, regular price 30c At 21c, regular price 29c At 69c, regular price 85¢ At 44c, regular price 59¢ G T r Other - excellent values in Corset ) . rovers at 6%, 85c and 98c. Women’s Chemises At 44c, regular price 50c e At 69c, regular price. Sic 2 At 89¢, regular price $1.00 uslin Drawers At $1.29, regular price $1.50 At .15¢, regular price 22¢ A At 21c, regular price 25 At 29¢, regular price 39¢ Combination Suits At 35¢, regular price 42¢ At Ado, reguisr D‘fl“ 59¢ At 44c, regular price 53¢ At 85¢, regular price $1.00 Other excellent valués in Drawers at At $1.29, regular price $1.50 59c. 85¢ and $1.29 a pair. At 1ic—Infants’ Vests, sleeveless- and long sleeves, value 13c. Children’s Drawers. At 390, regular price 50c 4 At 12V%e, regular price 15¢ At 44c, regular price 69c At 2fc, regular price 25¢ At 69c, regular price $1.00 At 44c, regular price 50c At 85c, regular price $1.25 % 4 At 980, regular price $1.39 Children’s Gowns i At 44c, regular price 50c Other excellent values in Gowns at At 6Bc, regular price Thc $1.29 and up to $3.69. At » regular price $1.00 o Children’s Skirts Long White Skirts At 10c, regular price 15c At 21c, regular price 2ic At B80c, regular price 76c At 440, regular price 50c At 85¢, regular price $1.00 At 86¢c, regular price $1.00 At $1.09, At $1.29, Other excellent values in Long Skirts 2t $1.69, $1.98 and $2.69. The Porteous & Mitchell Co. regular price $1.50 ’ . A hACEAN Infants’ Long and Short Slips At 440, regular price. 50c At _85c, regular price $1.00 At $1.29, regular price $1.50