Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, June 7, 1913, Page 8

ECHOES FROM THE LODGE ROOM Gésmania Lodge Reaches 25th: Anniversary Today- Eagles Plan Big Parade at Bridgeport—Rebekahs Have Work RUYAL ARCANUM. Following is a summary of member- ship and finances of the supreme council up to May 1. 1913: Membership—Last report, 251,222; applications since received, 1,270; re- instatements since received, 49; total, 252,641 843 deaths, 360: total 1,208;; approx- imate membership, 251,333; total num- ber councils, 1,930. W. & O. B. Fund—Balance last re- port, $518,222.41; received during che month, 3650,377.69; transferred from emergency fund, $000,000.00; total, $1,168,600.10; death benefits paid, $707,- 17 balance on hand, $461,425.14. Total payments from organization to date, $156,862,151.63. Emergency Fund.—Amount per last report, $5,969,334.55; amount since add- ed, $16.710.72; transferred to W . & O. B. fund, $000,000.00; total April 30, $5,986,045.27. Excess of Mortuary Re- sources over all known labilities, $6,301,79418. Amount outstanding against certificates under Section 130 (16), $4,374,350.16. eneral Fund.—Balance last report, $116,108.07; received during the month, 3888.48; total, $116,996.55; paid during the month, §22,888.70; balance on hand, $94,107.85. ELKS. Norwich lodge, No. 430, held its reg- ular meeting Thursday evening at the Elks' home on Main street with a big attendance. Exalted ruler, John Car- ney, oocupied the chair. The regular order of business was followed and 20 applications for membership wera presented. Two new members were initiated and committees were &p - pointed to arrange for the Seotch night festivities to be held next weex g:fl for the annual outing and clam- e. REBEKAHS. Hope Rebekah lodge, initiated two new members at an interesting meet- Ing held Wednesday evening in Odd Fellows’ hall. The work was carried out in a most creditable and pleasing manner by the degree team of 22 members under the direction of Mrs. Minnie Amburn. Arrangements were completed for the serving of the dinner for the Odd Fellows on the occasion of their me- morial day parade and a report on the district deputies’ meeting at New Hav- en, from which she had just returned, was given by Mrs. Grace Willey. Mrs, Lillian Tuttle, noble grand, presided at the meeting. At the close refresh- medmg of ice cream and cake were ser . ved. EAGLES. At reguler meeting of Norwich Aerie No. 387, held Monday evening six candidates were initiated tnto the or- der. Samuel A. Carr was elected repre- sentative to the grand aerie conven- tlon to be held at Baltimore, week of Sus. and Per. withdrawals, | . ) August 4th, and J. C. Keegan was elected representative to state aeris| convention, at Bridgeport, July 22-23. Norwich aerie is getting together 2 club to go to the grand aerie at Bal- ‘timore to take part in the parade. So far twelve have made arrangements to go to Baltimore and twenty to Bridgeport. The members of the Bridgeport Aerie, Fraternal Order of Eagles, ani the people of Bridgeport generally are preparing a’ cordial welcome for the | members of the order of Connecticut and neighboring states upon the acca- sion of the state parade of the order to be held in_that city, July 22, ani to be followed by a big field day in the afternoon at the Bridgeport Aero- drome. The PFridgeport Aerie has ap- pointed a committee of nearly 200 of its members to make - the necessary arrangements for the event, and this committee has been divided into a number of sub-committees to take charge of all the details of what Is ex- pected to be the biggest fraternal par- ade ever held in the state. Nearly all of the aeries of the state have already signified their intention of taking part in the parade. The parade will be held in the morn- ing and the line will be aeries from all parts of Connecticut, and visiting aeries from New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Massechusetts, and Pennsylvania. Capt. Edward J. Roy of the Bridgeport Aerie has been se- lected as the Grand Marshall for the parade. The general committee has author- ized the offering of handsome prizes for the Aerie having the largest num- ber in the parade, the Aerie coming the longest digtance, the one making the best appearance, for the Degrea Team making the finest appearance. for the best float in the line, and for the best decorated automobile, the Bridgeport Aerie not to be a compet!- tor. There are indfvidual prizes for the tallest Eagle in line, for the short- est, for the fattest, and thinnest, ani the Eagle who comes the longest dis- tance to take part in the parade. The ‘Wheeler and Wilson and the Coast Artillery Corps bands of Bridgeport have been engaged by the Bridgeport Aerie for the aay. For the amusement of the big crowd of visitors expected arrangements have been made for the holding of = Fild Dav in the afternoon at the Bridgeport Aerodrome, where a list f athletic sports will be run off, and other forms of amusement, dancing, etc., provided, as well as several biz attractions which will appeal to the public in general. One of the features planned is an old-fashion clam bak., and refreshments of various kind will be served upon the grounds. The com- mittee on sports is at present negotia- ting for a couple of the biggest out door attractions in the country and will make a definite announcement in a short time. For the evening the commlittee has secured the control of Poli's New Theatre in Bridgeport, and the bill for this section. The following menu will be served Sunday Evening, June 8th, and Speaks for Itself: The Wauregan House, Norwich, Conn. MENU -== CANAPE—d Anchois CONSOMME PRINCESS POTAGE—a la Reine Bliced Cucumbers FILET OF WEAKFISH—Cardinal SWEETBREADS, BRAISED—Delmonico CHTPOLATADE —en Caisse BETGNET—Soufle Vanille TOURNEDOS—Bearnaise b PRIME RIBS OF BE Mashed Potatoes PHILADELPHIA CHICKEN—Sage Dressing Wax Beans, Maitre d'Hotel LEG OF SPRING LAMB—Green Mint Sauce Oreter Bay Asparagus WALDORF SALAD CHOCOLATE PUDDING—Whipped Cream GREEN APPLE PTE . LEMON MERINGUE PIE ) SETRAWBERRY SHORTCAKFE STRAWBERRY ICF CREAM ANGEI CAKE MACAROONS PORT WINE JELLY—Whipped Cream CAMEMBERT CHEESE TOASTED SOFT CRACKERS ASSORTED FRESH FRUITS MIXED NUTS DEMI TASSH = Daring the af The increasing popularity of our 75-cent Sunday Night Dinners (from 6 to 8.30 o’clock), which are patronized by the local people and of which automobilists speak in the highest praise, encourage us to serve a limited number more. It is desired to maintain the reputation this hotel has won with the travelers for serving the “best dinners” of any hotel i) LITTLE NECK CLAMS i Radishes er hour the orchestra will render the following cholce selections of popular airs Queen Olives SF—au ~Jus ¥ried Fgg Plant Green Peas Silver Onions in Butter ASSORTED CAKE FRENCH KISSES ROQUEFORTE CHEESE CLUSTER RAISINS 1. Selection—“A Day in Venice”......... Nevin 2. Waltzes—“Jacinta” Robyn 3. Schottische—"Medley” Jones 4. March and Two Step—“Blushing Moon" Schwartz 5. Waltz—"Red Widow" & .Gebest 6. Selection—"Quaker Girl" .... 7. Waltzes—""Venetian Waters .Daly 8. Intermezzo—“Rain Drops” . 9. Ballet—"Faust” . s .Gounod 10. Ghetto Glide-—“Charity Girl" Hodgkins PBLIZABETH GEARY DANIHY, Directress the week at the theatre will be an'! Eagles bill of vaudeville, while for the evening of July 22, a double bill will be presented, six acts of which will be drawn from the various Aeries of this and other states. This performanc will commence at 7.30 o'clock and con- tinue until 11 o'clock, opening with a ! special picture exhibition, the vaude- ville commencing at the usual hour. The committee in charge of the ar- rangements for the big event is head- ed by Presldent John J. Heavey of the Bridgeport Aerie with Thomas M. Me- Namara as Secretary, and is divided into a number of sub-committees. Ar- | rangements have been made with tho railroad company for reduced rates from the different cities of the stato, | the civicorganizations of Brigeport | have given assurance of hearty co- | operation, the business mefi have as- sured the committee that the decora- tions surpass anything ever seen in the city and a rousing welcome wiil be given the visitors. The State Convention of the Order will be held at Eagles’ hall in Bridge- port, July 23, and all of the Aeries of the state will be represented. Officers are to be chosen and other matters pertaining to the business of the order in the state considered. KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS. Through the season while the Knights | of Pythias have been giving their se- | ries of evenings of whist, the mem- bers of Clover temple, Pythian Sisters, have given assistance in various ways | that have been greatly appreciated, and in return for the help they have: &l evening in the hall next Tuesday at which “the sisters are to be guests. The plans prepared provide for an es- péeially enjovable ~ evening for |Pythians and sisters. UNITED WORKMEN. At ‘the last meeting of Thames lofige, No. 13, of Groton, it was voted to hold their meetings semi-monthly instead of weekly Guring the summer months: The meetings will be held on the first and third Tuesday evenings of each month. FRATERNAL BENEFIT LEAGUE. Norwich council, No. 25, received one application for membership at Mon- } retary Frank P. Tyler of New Haven was present and gave an interesting talk on the value of membership in the order. It was planned to have a soclal session at the next meeting. ORDER OF PROTECTION. Slater lodge, No. 509, met Tuesday evening in T. A. B. hall and the ses- sion was devoted to'the transaction of routine business. One candidate was initiated into the lodge. Deputy James L. Wheeler of New London was pres- ent and gave an interesting address. SONS OF HERMANN. Germania lodge, No. 11, held its reg- ular meeting Thursday evening in Germania hall, and tho session was Jargely attended. The principal busi- ness was the completion of arrange- ments for the celebration of the 25th anniversary of the lodge, to be held this evening 1n Froehlichkeit hall. The affair will be open to the members and their friends, and a big attendance is expected. There will be present dele- gations from New Britain and New | London lodges. The principal address will be by tional Secretary Shaeffer. Vice Pres; dent of the Grand Lodge Baer of New London and other grand lodge vfficers will be present and speak. Thehe will be a banquet, and the festivities will come to a close with dancing. Music will be present and speak. There will orchestra. The committee in charge of the affair is composed of August Hahn, Henry Leopold, John Grenier, John Hoelck and Charles Grebe. At Thursday evening's meeting there were reports on the convention of the grand lodge and reports from various committees. Two applications for membership were received. FORESTERS OF AMERICA. Norwich, their hail Friday night, with Chief Ranger George Dolan in the chair. The regular routine of business was trans acted. One candidate was initiated and | two applications for membership were received. Reports on the state conven- tion, held in New Haven last month, were made by the delegates who at- tended. owLs. Norwich nest, No. 1396, received one application for membership at Tuesday evening’ meeting held in Owls’ hall, and one candidate was initiated. The bal- ance of the session was devoted to the trans n of routine Lusiness. TECUMSEH TRIBE DEPUTY. don, has been appointed deputy sachem of Tecumseh tribe, No. Norwich, Sassacus tribe, No. 45, Mystic and Tatorem tribe, No. 48, of Stonington. Deputy Great Sachem Hayes was notified of his appointment Friday. Last year he was deputy great sachem of Mystic tribe. Past Sachem P. R. Welton of Ham- monassett tribe, No. 1, of New Ha- ven s deputy great sachem of Nono- wantuc tribe, No, 42, of New London. YANTIC HAPPENINGS en, the knights are to give a soclal | the | day evening’s meeting. Supreme Sec- | The regular meeting of Court City of | vorwich, No. 63, F. of A, was held in | together in this town. Wash Dress Time Is Here With the warmer weather the pretty Colored Wash Dresses like the flowers spring up every- where. Get into line with those who are combining comfort with beauty and invest in some of The Boston Store Wash Dresses. They're good—they’re pretty— they're inexpensive, < At $1.98 WOMEN'S AND MISSES’ WASH DRESSES of striped materials in dainty colors, with white turnover collars and cuffs of wide wale—braid trimmed. At $2.98 WOMEN'S AND MISSES’ WASH DRESSES of striped gingham, prettily trimmed with white pique and lace. Some of these dresses are in solid colors. From $5.98 THE BETTER WASH DRESS- ES we are selling from $5.98 up- ward. They include linens, ratine, crepe, gingham and fine tissues beautifully made up in the latest models and new col- orings. WHITE DRESSES FOR CHIL- DREN’S DAY AT POPU- LAR PRICES WOMEN’S, MISSES’ AND CHILDREN’S BATHING SuUITS Be forehanded—get the suit now and then when the day comes vou will be ready. You know the tide waits for no man. We have a handsome line of high- grade suits in mohair, silk, etc., in all the new models— UPWARD FROM $1.98 BATHING CAPS in rubberized fabrics and pure gums in prac- tical and faneiful shapes— UPWARD FROM 25¢ BIG SHIRTWAIST 2 VALUES Lot. No. 1—95¢ Pretty Waists of dainty lawns, voiles and dimities in a varie of very attractive styles. The larger part of them are made with turn_down collars, some show the Dutch neck and you may have your choice of long or short sleeves. Lot No. 2—$1.39 These are Waists intended for sale at $1.69 but for Saturday we have marked them at this : very low figure. Made of fine Past Gachem Haysa: Gppeintéd; Oysr lawns, batistes and voiles with Norwich Red Men. high or low necks and long or ey b short sleeves and trimmed with Past Sachem R. B. Hayes of Non- T aht Mg owantuc tribe, No. 42, of New Lon- Ribbon Department A NEW LINE OF RIBBONS in pink, white and blue— SATURDAY, SPECIAL .. .29¢ Toilet Goods Dep't. 10c PALMOLIVE SOAP— made from selected ofls— Pupils Perfect in Attendance at So- SATUHDAY, BHEGIALS i /° dam School—Guests at Colchester :%(}GRRENT C?;"TO}? ':n : s 16-ounce ‘rolls, Regu- Wedding. o= laf oy The Sodam sheool closed the year SATURDAY, SPECIAL ..1% Friday. The following pupils perfect in attendance for the term: Alfred Brown, Tyier Ladd, Fred Ladd, Olive Ladd John R. McHale, Jr., ‘Willlam Murphy, Joseph Perkowsky, Frances Perkowsky. Fred Ladd and Olive Ladd were perfect in attendance for the entire school year. | Miss Helen Murphy left town Sat- urday for a week’s stay in New York. Merrill Babcock is preparing to move his family to Meriden where he has secured employment. Heard About the Village. George W. Emerson of Willlmantic spent Monday in town inspecting the schools in Franklin. John McHale, R. F. D. carrier No. 2, 1 senjoving his annual vacation. His pla is filled by Substitute Carrier William McHale. Mrs. Albert Eldredge of New Lon- don has returned after a few days on Oak Ridge farm. Tomato plants are being set out by the thousand by the truck gardeners here. Mr. Beetham has nearly 2000 plants in flourishing condition. Fireflies are making the m@adows! bright these dark nights. i Mr. and Mrs. Howard Bishop and Miss Olive Bishop were in Colchester | Wednesday atending the wedding of ! Mr. Bishop's brother, Edward Bishop. | | were | #PRING CAMPING fi time I ever heard my pa whistle. | He is not a very good whistler, he seemed awful happy, so we had to stand it. “Pa_went right up to the office after breakfast. He said he was going to hammer three days' work into one that day and see what it looked like. But he came back before ma had breakfast dishes put away and sat around where she had to climb over but | —eee A White Saturday Of course the big June Sale of Undermuslins will be the biggfi{ feature of the day in The Boston Store. This week is THE WEEK for the purchase of the dainty, intimate garments for women’s wear. ing for it, and now we offer you for your choice the largest and most complete assortment which has ever been brought IN VARIETY-IN‘ QUALITY--IN PRICE IT IS UNSURPASSED For weeks we have been prepar- . JUNE SALE OF DAINTY UNDERMUSLINS Variety, quality, style and price have all been considered in bringing together this Each piece is a wonderful assortment. CORSET COVERS -....... DRAWERS . SKIRTS, both leng and short .2............ 25¢ COMBINATIONS . . ... e $1.50 $2.98 $5.98 $6.75 $4.50 to to to to . 50c to Crepe de Chine Underwear We make a special showing of beautiful Crepe de Chine Skirts and Robes, and also have a wonderfully complete a sortment of the best COTTON CREPE UNDERWEAR. for ladies and misses. occasion. him and said, “Oh-hum!’ After a while he said he felt like a tramp— he guessed it must be spring. “It was spring, all right, but not so very warm vet, and pa had been talk- ing about taking a trip with the team and wagon as soon as it was warm enough (o sleep outdoors. So all at once pa hit the table a big joit with his hand and said: ‘Boy Holman, do you want to go camping ' Just as 1 was the one that had put off that ip and put it off and put it off till it seemed as if it was something I had dreamed about that never would come true! “Well, we hitched up our littls | striped mules that we got from a man | who owed us and couldn’t pay any other way to our old rickety wagon | that we got with the mules, and put in_our grub fishineg tackle. and our tent and “My pa got up whistling the other | seat and said, —up, hting’ | morning,” said the boy who is not, Ye—up, Thunder!’” and the mules ' as bad as he behaves, “and it was the | balked. So 1 told pa that my pal was a Missourl boy, and maybe he could make the mules work, and pa said he | guessed my pal couldn’t be any tough- | er proposition than a striped mule, and for me to get him, quick. “So I ran to Nathe Perkins' jand told him camping, but I didn’t tell him the ! mules had balked. We came back by pa’s office, and pa’s partner, Mr. Wil- housc the | Then pa got up on the | that we were going | kins, came out and asked where pa was. We told him about the mules, and he sald: “I don’t know when 1 have ridden behind a mule. Lord bless my old friend the mule! 1 guess 1 will go along.’ And he said he would make those striped dickenses work or he would have the reason why put in the paper. So he came alons. “When we got upon the seats Mr. Wilkins slammed two frying pans to- gether, and those mules started off as if they were invited down _the road ten miles to eat a thistle dinner and it was getting late. The only trouble was that we went kind of bumpity, and Mr. Wiikins is pretty fat, so he asked pa what made the wagon have three cornered wheels. Boston Store Millinery SUITABLE FOR THE WARMER DAYS We are making a special showing of White Dress Hats Dainty Hats that have that lit- tle touch which marks the line between the common- place and the distinctive styles. We are also making a display of Outing Hats in great variety—Panamas, Auto Hats and Caps. “Children’s Day” is approaching and we are pre- pared with some dainty little hats made specially for the THIS DEPARTMENT IS FILLED WITH HATS TO INTEREST YOQU tle old river and the ferryman would get left. “There was a farm at the side of the river and we camped there, 'and pa and Mr. Wilkins fished for suckers, but didn’t catch any, and Nathe and I nlayed we were Israelites and the river was the Red Sea, only it would- n't part for us to go through for less than $3, so 1 guess are_about as wicked as the FEgyptians. Pa thinks 50, too, because, when the farmer came down to the river pa asked him where was a good place to fish for suck nd he told pa that on the bank was a good place, and we laugh- ed. - “The farmer said the fish was at daylight in so we camped there all best time to the mornidg, night.’ the money pa had with him. Pa said he didn't know how the ferryman knew it. “Then pa said that some time that forryman would get fooled on a job like that, because a rich man would come along with about $75 in his pocket, and that pirate would want all the rich man had, so the man would drive around the end of the lit- “When we got to the river there was a new ferry at the fishing place | “Did vour pa catch -any fish when and the ferryman said best fish- | the next morning came?’ the little | ing was on the other side, so we let | boy’s uncle inqu him take us over, but pa got awful| “Naw,” the boy replied. “We go: ad at the ferryman. He charged pa | into trouble in the morning, and suv $3 for the crossing, and that was all | we came home. The farmer came around that evening and took us up to the barn to show us his stock. There was a fine mare named Dolly in one little lot,.and a Jersey cow named Buttercup that cost $1,000. in | another little pen ~right by _Dotly'. | When the farmer cailed us early the next morning Nathe and [ ran up to the barn to see if they were milking | Buttercup, und there was a little bit Men, Attention! 50c ALL-SILK WASH- ABLE FOUR-IN.-HANDS 25¢ GUARANTEED FAST COLORS Stunning panel and border de- signs in fine colors. Also adl white ties— SATURDAY, SPECIAL 25¢ i $£1.00 OUTING SHIRTS ,of fine woven Madras—coat style with French double cuffs. Sizes 14 to 17. All fast colors— SPECIAL FOR SATURDAY 73c White Goods Dep’t. 3%c MERCERIZED TABLE DAMASK in new designs. Looks and wears like the finest linen— SATURDAY, SPECIAL ... 25c WHITE PIQUE — 27 inches wide— SATURDAY, SPECIAL .. .19¢ Art Goods Dep't. STAMPED SHIRT WAIST PATTERNS on a fine mus- lin. Designs for punch or solid embroiderv— SATURDAY, SPECIAL .. TAN LINEN PILLOW TOPS embroidered I Ori- ental colors— SATURDAY, SPECIAL .. .25¢ .25¢ Rug and Drapery Dep’t. $1.25 FOLDING LAWN SETTEES, made of select- ed hard-wood and extra well braced— SATURDAY, SPECIAL .. $1.15 BAMBOO PORCH SCREENS, size 7 by 8 feet. Best, outside bark— SATURDAY, SPECIAL .. $1.00 PALMER HAMMOCKS —strong, durable and in good colors. A very heavy weave with wide valance— SATURDAY, SPECIAL 98¢ 98¢ .82¢ Notion Department BLACK SEW 100-yard spools- SATURDAY, SPECIAL 3c¢; . a dozen 33c NEW HANDBAGS in en- velope style. Both seal and Morocco grains in all colors. Regular price $1.00— SATURDAY, SPECIAL G SIL] .79 Glove Department LONG LISLE GLOVES black or white— SATURDAY, SPECIAL LONG SILK GLOVES black or white— SATURDAY, SPECIAL .. TWO - CLASP CHAMOIS- ETTE GLOVES in white, vellow or gray. Look like real chamois and wash bet- ter— SATURDAY, SPECIAL in ..50¢ in .69 .25¢ of a new calf in Buttercup's pen and also a dangle colt in Dolly’s. athe and I helped the colt into Buttercup’s pen and shooed the little calf under the fence into Dolly's pen. And just then pa came up, and looke?, and said it was the most deuced thing he ever saw—it was a strange freak of nature, he said. But the farmer got awful mad, and said it was a scandal and a shame. So pa slapped Nathe, but I let Mr. Wilkins slap me - he doesn't slap as hard as pa. “Then pa said: . ‘You boys hitch up the mules, quick, before I whale you!’ “The onl} thing that pleased pa was when the ferryman said our $3 paid for the round trip, and pa said when that boatman died, and went away he would squeeze through the needle’s eve, all right.”—Chicago News. ahildren Cry FOR FLETCHER'S CASTORIA J. F. GONANT 11 Franklin St Whitestone 5c and the J. F. C. 108 Cigars are the best on the market. Uy them THERE Is 10 advertising medium 1 Easters Conmecticut equal w The Bule letin for business &