Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, June 20, 1913, Page 6

State Association Holds Pleasant and Profitable Sessions— .'%g Luncheon at Weekapaug—H. T. Dougherty of Paw- tucket Elected President—Potter Hill Store Entered— Cyril F. Higgins Graduated From St. Thomas’ Semmary i al meeting of the Rhode association was held corly Memorial and Li- on Thursday. the morn- n = held in the assembly - Memorial buflding. _The called to orfer by Pres 4 T. Doygherty of Paw- here were present the fol- zates and visitors: r Rice, Cambridge, Mass.; . John_ L. Alger, Albert R. s W. Inman, Grace E. M. Law, Mary C. Essex, Reid, Hilda A. Combe, wry. Grace F. Leonard, , Mrs. Willlam E. n S. Paige, Mrs. G. liam E. Foster, How- ; Mary F. Whitney, er Mrs. Walter E. Ran- Ranger, Mrs. Annie W. Providence; William, D, chard Bliss,” Ida Rosell, L. Borden, Portsmouth: shaway: Anna H. Edward E. Calder, Alice E. Potter, Peace v B. Medbury, Putnam, A. Olney, Mary R. Til- 1 Alice W. Morse, ze A, Kiltor, " Goss. Lakewood: Mrs. W. Mrs. F. J. Bradford, Blla D. Chapman, Barrington; Catherine Hahn, Stoning- Pawtuxe! ton, Conn.: Bdna D, Rice, Frank O Draper, Mrs. Frank O. Draper, Alice 1. Tolman, Gertrude F. Forrester, Mrs. Annie J. Callahan, Pawtucket: 'Myra S. Anthony, Antbany: Mrs. Zilpha W Foster, Mary A. Bdward, Washington Emilie A. Ide, Warren: Anma P. C. Mowry, Manville; Thomas W. Chace, East Greenwich; Edna Hewitt Trvon, North Conn.; Oharles Per- Ty, Mrs. Charles Perry, Fthan Wilcox, Joseph L. Peacock, Femmy Wilcox, DMarie Zangrandi, Alice Kermedy, Wes- terly. @harles Perry, president of the board of trustess of the Memorial and Li- brary aseociation, gave the address of weleome. as follows: “The Rhode Island Library assocta- Hion met in Westerly the first time Jume 16, 1305. The total mumber of books in the library at that tme was 37261, anq we added 1280 for the year. At the present time we have 32595, Dot tacluding government publications and we are adding about 2,400 volumes for the year. The tion at the close of the last f 092 We doubled 4§ and more than on. But every - that the circula- Hom of books does not adequately rep pesent the work of the public library. Shousands of books are called for and consulted at the reference tables and $his s & better index of work done. Thet our community is a reading one has been well proven by comparison with other towns. While not desiring Boast, we find that the number of per capfta of the Jast year was 5.85, nearly times greater than that of any other town or city In the state. Much his increase i the number of books Tead we belleve to be due to the ef- forts of our Wbrarlans and assistants courteously looking up books and rmation for all inquiring readers. has come to be understood in Wes- jerly that any information wanted can always be found at the lbrary. “The park which adfotns the lfbrary much appreciated by all classes of people and is an educator in itself grace and beanty. Tt makes a set- for the Ifbrary, high school and office, a combination unusual. if own, In any other Dlace. Wes- now about establishing 2 pub- wiich is to be under on of a competent teacher. library and reading room, the #chool, the playground and the park are a happy combination from which ‘we may justly expect that the moral and intsliectual 1tfe of our people will be better helped and sustained than ever before. “We welcome to Westerly the Rhode i!‘ 2 g7 i LHE E 4 - 37y g‘! i place in our industrious village since Fou met with us eight years ago. We Tote with pleasure the immense im- ements made by the New York, Haven and Hartford Railroad ‘company at their station. In place of #he old unsightly wooden structure, we Mow have a modern and architecturally beautiful station with commodious ap- proaches. As you enter the centre of $he town {he marble post office, al- n _an unfinished condition, is jlafnly to be a credit to the town and sufficlent evidence that Westerly is Fecognizeq as an important factor in imaking up the revenue of our postal service. Diagonally across the street from the Ifbrary is the town hall and ‘ourt house, a solid granite structure, from our own quarries, which we feel ‘especially represents one of our great dndustries. Westerh’s civic centre is becoming better defined and fixed, but while this is true, our summer homes . SPREAD TOFACE B i Broke Out ‘on Neck in Pimples. Scaly, and Very Unsightly. 'I,ied, Raw and liching. Used Cuticura . Soap and Ointment. Was Cured, ter. Me. — “My baby out on her meck when Egi! Egig ‘When the scales came off it left the T used two boxes of salve but effect, and having heard of the Cuti- and Cuticura Ointment decided + Her neck and chest were very il Bad. 1used two boxesof Cuticura Ointment ‘with the Cuticura Soap night and morning, » mnd in two months’ time she was completely 1s a year old and her neck is as white as though she had never I have perfect faith in the and Ointment.” (Signed) Geo. W. Emery. Feb. 5, 1912. and I H ra Ointment, on the end of the finger, do mot rub. Wash off the Cuticura BABY'S ECZENA . - ths of age. It broke out in | ples, and in a day or two was | are constantly increasing, and at the Dresent time we have a summer Pop- ulation of something over. 2,000 at Watch Hill, Pleasant View and Week- apaug. Our shores are a tempting place of recreation for our working eople as well as for the cottage and Fotél guests and add greatly to the health and enjoyment of our commu- nity. All of these healthful resorts we hope to introduce You to before the day is over and trust that You will return home from this day’s con- vention with pleasant memories of Westerly, its library and its environs. When Mr. Perry concluded the: an address by Walter E. Range Rhode Island commissioner of public schools on the subject, The Relation Between the Library and the School. He was followed by Frank O. Draper, superintendent of Pawcatuck schools, whose subject was The Public Library an Integral Part of Education. Both addresses.-teemed with instruction and were of value to all present in their library work. Librarian Peacock then outlined the program of the day. He announced that the party would leave at 12.15 on a_ spectal car for Weekapaus, where dinner would be served at the Inm to be followed with two addresses. Then the party wenM take a trolley ride to Watch Hill returning to Westerly at ¢ o'clock, with supper at 7 o'clock in the parlors of Calvary Baptist church, the evening session to be held in the assembly hall of the Memorial library. There was the annual election of of- ficers during the morning session, the report of Willlam E. Foster, Mrs. H. H. Richardson, and Mrs. Jennie E. Briggs, the nominating committee, be- ing accepted, and the candidate elected by ballot cast by the secretary, as fol- lows: Ha sayle ident. William D. Goddard, naval war col- ewport, first vice president. h L, Peacock, Westerly public . second_vice president. Edna_D. Rice, Deborah Clark Free Public library, Pawtucket, ccretary Miss Margaret @arter Brown librar: corder. Lawrence M. Shaw, Providence Pub- Hc library, treasurer. Miss Bertha H. Lyman, Providence Public library, Miss Grace F. Leonard, Providence Athenaeum, Miss Ida F. Bridgham, st Providence Center Public library, executive committee. Herbert O. Brigham, Rhode Island State library, Providence, Harry L. Koopmen, John Hay library, Mrs. Mary F. S. Root, Providence Public library, committee on relations _with state board of education. T. Dougherty, Deborah Clark “ree library, Pawtucket, pres- Stillwell, John. Providence, ne- An elaborate luncheon was served at Weekapaug Inn. Later an inter- esting address was made by than Wilcox. librarian emeritus of the Wes- terly Public library on the subject of Library Development in Westerly. He referred to the three first libraries to be incorporated in Rhode Island, one of them being the Pawcatuck library, which was incorporated in 1797, but which gradually languished and went out of existence. In 1847 there wa second Pawecatuck library which the direct predecessor of the W. Public library t vas opened 14, 1894 Mr. Wilcox told of t eral action of Stephen Wilcox that sulted in. the erection of the Memor building to commemorate the deeds of the citizens of Westerly and vicinity who served in the Civil war, in which rooms were provided for the Grand Army posts, and for a public library which was subsequently _adequately | endowed by Mr and Mrs. Wilco: Following Mr. Wilcox there was an address frs. A. V. Phelps, of Wes: terly, on The Influence of the Modern Novel, There was a large attendance at the evening session, which was open to the public. " George S. Godard of Hartford, librarian of the Connecticut State li- brary, gave an address on The Func- tion: instri to the Island tive lesson and a fitting ending nnual meeting of the Rhode association. Local Laconics. George W. Lewis, of San Francisco, formerly of Westerly, is here to visit relatives. Additions are being constantly made to the buildings of the big plant of the Bradford Dyeing association at Bradford Miss Ethel structor at Sellinsgrove, Pa., is at her home Westerly for the summer vacation. The silver jubilee of Rev. Dr. Jo Neale will be observed in St. Michac church next Tuesday evening, which will be followed by the graduating {exercises o St. Michael's parochial school At the West Broaq street school, the P. S. Barber prize for the best essays were awarded Catherine and Jessie L. Smith, ceiving the grana prize. Delegates to the annual meeting of the Rhode Islang Library association took occasion to inspect the workin of the circulating department of the Westerly Public library and were en- thus| in praise of the excellent system in vogue. At the a ciated Alur L. Mathews tive committ ndlieton, of We. cted to the T Brown uniyersity. . Mariot Cross, of Pensacola, a former resident of Westerly, | Buest of his aunt, Mrs. Harriét B. C. Babcock in Blm street. Mr. Cross was stroke of the Yale crew of 1888 that e the rd time for a four mile race on the Thames Course. The store of H. C. Barber at Potter Hill was entered Wednesday night and 13 in coin stolen from the cash draw- . Entrance was made by breaking | 2 pane of glass from the front door. The post .office is located in the store, but no maifl matter was disturbed. Cyril F. Higgins has been graduated from St. Thomas seminary, Hartford. He will be adopted by the Catholic diocese of Hartford, and will continue his studies for the priesthood for four years in a semi; to be selected by Bishop Nilan in the United States or some forelgn country. Margaret Blessenger, employed In the laundry at the Ocean house, Watch Hill, had her right hand crusheq and { burned, by being caught between h ed steel rollers of a laundry machine. She was attended by Dr. Lewis and taken to the Rhode Island hospital. It may be necessary to amputate the hand| Middletow Trene Brown, vocal in- 1squehanna university, in dys Hill re- stic nual meeting of the Asso- ni of Brown university A ted to the ex- ceed James M. . who has been of trustees of the —At the meeting of the Middletown Yacht club nine members were admitted, bringing the member- SBip up to u point never before reached of a Library, which was a most | the commencement exercises in AMcCormick | Tomorrow, planned to give away 1,500 Cut Roses one to each customer, and have arranged a number of Special Sales for this day. : June is the month of Roses. | take advantage of the JUNE ROSE DAY SALE. The Lee & Osgood Compai at ny AS NORWICH IS CALLED THE-ROSE CITY OF NEW ENGLAND ROSE DAY TRANSPARENT SOAP (Rose) Great Big Y, pound cakes 10c each | ROSE DAY ROSE PERFUME ! Hudnut’s 50c ounce SPECIAL — ROSE OF NEW ENGLAND on this Rose Day, 40c an ounce ROSE DAY DRINKING CUPS S Handy to carry in the handbag. While they last 8c each Saturday, ROSE DAY TALCUM POWDER, 2 boxes 25c Keeps the skin from being shiny B ROSE DAY NAIL POLISH In book form—nice to cargy in grip-or handbag . 2 packages 20c Lunborg’s 50c ounse you toward a new one, no matter what condition they Here is your chance. are in. EXTRA SPECIAL — of one—2 bottles for 25¢c. Comp. Kerosene Emulsion Bordeaux Mixture. ....... Makes 5 and 10 gallons of spray Qe We want to do our share in the distribution of these flowers. Bring us your old HOT WATER BOTTLES and Fountain Syringes tomorrow—we will allow 28¢c To introduce our new Dyspepsia Remedy “YIP” we will sell tomorrow 2 hottles at the regular price A purely Vegetable Remedy. ROSE DAY SPECIAL SHEARS OFFER A pair of 50c Shears with every par of Brown’s Tonic Tablets, 25¢ ROSE BUSH SPRAYS we are going to-give this name further expression by celebrating ‘ in our store as ROSE DAY. We have \ > \ GOME IN AND HELP US CELEBRATE "ROSE DAY TOMORROW, SATURDAY ROSE DAY COLD CREAM....... For sunburn and freckles CONFECTIONERY Park & Tilford Toasted Cocoanut Bars...... 5¢ Park & Tilford Choc. Coated Cocoanut Bars. . 5¢ Park & Tilford Hard Candy, jars............ 10c Park & Tilford Bon Bons and Chocolates, 40c - 80c Park & Tilford Mixed Chocolates. . . ... . 40c - 80c Fuller-Green Chocolate Peppermints. . ... ... 10c Fuller-Green Chocolate Caramels. . ......... 10¢c Fuller-Green Chocolate Almonds....:...... 10g_ Fuller-Green Nuts and Fruit........... 40c-75¢c Fuller-Green Mixed Chocolates. .-. .. ..., 30c - 60c ROSE DAY ONLY , and our regular PURE FOOD SATURDAY CARAMELS 29c a box ROSE DAY HAIR BRUSH SALE The “Grey Imperial,” the dollar Hair Brush for 50c. Be sure and get one of these—50c OUR SANITARY TOOTH BRUSHES Each one in a separate envelope and thorougly guaranteed—25¢ esis ol iqunst Z0c 1 quart 25¢ Dig up your bottles, bring in your prescriptions, and Owing to the rush of the day we will have to ask that children be accompanied by their parents or grown persons. ! ~ This is an Innovation--Help us to make it a Big One THE LEE & 0SGOOD COMPANY, Norwich, Conn. MYSTIC | Breadway Grammar School Graduating Exercises—Noank Initiation for Bet- sey Ross Council. The following program was carried out by the graduating class of the Broadway Grammar school Thugsday afternoon, the class having been pre- pared by the principal, Mrs. Lila Payne: Broadway School Ma school’ or- chestra; song, The Maiden's Wish, seventh and eighth grades; The Lady of the Lake, Katherine Smith, Eduard Travena, Ffelda Wilhelm, = Mildred i Gray, Loulse Fish, William Noyes: The ‘Making of Wheat Muffins, Clara Morgan, Nellle Menge: Athletics, Clar- ence Coogan; Getting Out n Plece of Wood from Stock, Eldred Earnshaw: The Class Alphabet, Ella Gelsers: song, Wanderer's Night Song, seventh and elghth grades; presentation of di- plomas; James Cooper; Sieilian chimes, school ‘erchestra. Following are the graduates: Dorls Bindloss. Clarence Coogan, MRldred Earnshaw, Louise Fish, Blla_Gelsers, Mildred Gray, Rose McClare, Ruth Me- Donald, Nellie Menge, Clarg, Morgan, James ‘Ney, Willlam Noyes, Eduard Richards, Walter Schofield, Katherine Smith, John Thompson, Eduard Tra- vena, Willlam Weiner, Freida Wilhelm. Invited to Noank. Fet Ross council, Daughiers of America, have received.an invitation from Liberty councii, D. of Az of No- ank Lo attend {aeir.meewye Wednes- entertain the junior assodiation. post councillors’ tor from India. James Mason of Singapore is v iting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Maxson at their home at Geat Point. This is Mr. Maxson's first trip home in five years. Brief Locals. Mrs. Clarence Bradley of New York has been In town this week. | Thursday afternoon was ladies’ day at_the Mystic club. Mrs. Charles Eccleston has returned from a visit with her cousin, Mrs, Hat- tle_Peckham in Old Mystic. Charles Stoddard s Visiting in Bast Orange, N. J. Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Kretzer have returned from Providence. Ernest A. Bliven has returned from a Providence trip. Real Musical Bones, Dr. Lloyd, of Londen, says Caruso's very bones are musical, Those 2,000 “bones” a night he recefved In the United States are musical also.— Houston Post. Torrington.—Dr, end Mrs, H, H, Forbes of Prespect street anmounce the engagement of their daughter-in- law, Mrs, Jesse C, Forbes, and Bert T, Wales of New York eity, Mr. Wales is associated with the Néw York Life Insurance company and is a resident member of the New York Athletic club. 25, when that council ‘will | 1 YANTIC ¥ ‘PPENINGS Lyceum Closes Season—Mr. and Mrs. | Arad Manning Surprised on Wedding | Anniversary. Mr. and Mrs, Arad Manning and son | Fugene spent Tuesday in Billerica, at- | tending the reunion of the Manning family at the Manning Manse, covering the 210 miles in their automobile. | Mr. Clark of Moosup spent Sunday | here, the guest of John Frederick. The Village Lyceum held the last meeting of the season in the guild Tooms Tuesday night. A sooial time was spent and a basket lunch served Dy the ladies. Wheelbarrow Full of Good Things. _ Mr. and Mrs. Arad Manning wers pleasantly surprised on the 17tn anni- versary of their marriage by 24 friends who met with Mr. and Mrs. George Adams. A wheelbarrow decorated with laurel and roses was loaded with good- ies, and in the midst was a Thermos Kit. An amateur band accompanied the gay party who thoroughly surpris- ed Mr, and Mrs. Manning. A social evenin® ‘followed during which whist | was enjoyed, Six tables were plaved | Musio was furnished by Miss Olive | Carpenter and songs were sung by Mrs. Lila Chivers, H. J. Gibbs and Seymour Quinley, John Frederick spent Thursday in Willimantic. The average weekly food bill for a anada is estimated family of five in at §7.40 The Thames National Bank with its spacious banking house and strong metropoli- tan connections, affords its customers every banking facility, consistent with conservazism. The combination of its capital, surplus, undivided - profits and contingent assets, aggregating over $2,800,000 is an unquestionable guaranty to fiepos‘itors. No in= terest is paid on mercantile deposits.