Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, August 10, 1914, Page 6

governor of the de dants, saw the future of a a prosperous people. celebrate this gvent our an- To those wzto ‘tlh u.eon?.!'lh- So generously eir money 1« Prof. Randall thought commonwealth s Dulwark against B el S0 of eratitude is owiee s a 0 ch as these. But is . @Governor Baldwin’s Address. - Governor Baldwin spoke on What Btate of Connecticut Did in the of 1812. He said in part: Why is it that State and Town have united today on this spot to celebrate this Centennial? great war. It recalls to mind no |toward e It accomplished little and/|and self-sacri reflects no glory on the United States, | In home life and in education they it not possible to become ‘so deeply absorbeq in detail that we lose sight of the ideal? That which deals only with the present is incalculabiy below that which shapes the futufe. " The Youth of Today. The youth of today are apathetic verything that calls for work fice, the professor said. We had few successes in the war of |are led to believe that life is piay, 1212, and many defeats. Our expedi- tion Canada The home should be the nursery of was driven back | virtue the center of happiness, and it against and the British overran large parts Y of some of our states and territories. { makes his contribution. ‘Washington was captured by the Brit- cannot be unless . each individual ‘The home today is not what it was ish and the president of the United|100 vears old and is not playing the States was forced to ru Pennsylvania was call 8,000 men for the defense of the cap- ftal and it sent not one. The war of 1812 was not a war that Counecticut ever sympathized with. But she was ready to defend when the came, when “Great Hardy of Trafalgar, ‘With all his ships in row. Came flashing down to take the town A hundred years 0.” He came down to take it, but he an't, Did Not Lack Military Spirit. Connecticut did not look coldly on the war of 1812 because she lacked the military spirit. Here was the e where John Mason and Samuel e made the expedition which ter- minated the Pequots in the seven- teenth century. The eighteenth brought new dangers to America. The French at Loulsburg had the greatest stronz- hold on the Atlantic coast. Connecti- cut men took an importent part in its capture. General Lyman of Con- necticut was there and Israel Putnam and a few years later, on Bunker Hill, Putnam was there in command. TIsrael Putnam was second in command to Washington, but Washington's big Virginia did not equal Putnam's own state in the number of men it gave to the service of the country in the Revolution, Again and again has Connectlcut ®een in hard fightink, but the justice of the cause ever she believed in. But came 1812 ang to the consclence of the people the war made no appeal. Sald the legislature: The power of declaring war is vested in congress. They declared war and the general xssembly will perform the obligations resulting. Militia’s Valiant Part. " wo years later the militia of Con- necticut was called upon to defend alone, save for the volunteer assist- ance of neighbors and friends. A reg- fment was hurried here under Colonel rncvelt and the enemy was forced retire, day had little In it spectacular before them. ‘The excepting the bursting of bombs, said the governor, and the losses were less than expected. What was significant? Roger Griswold Then Governor. The quick rally of the state mili- tia and their service as artillery against the enemy. As commander of the ‘militia of Connecticut, the govern- or sald he was glad to look back upon this time 100 years ago, when his pre- decessor, Roger Griswold, from this county, found the militia able to acquit themselves like men. Like Nelson at Trafalgar, Connecticut expected every man to do his duty. They did it. And today her citizen soldiery, if thus call- ed upon to defend their homes and state, would do it ng less manfully, Keeps Our Takes Down. Let us be thankful that we here. without a standirig army, in time of perll are secured by the militia, more highly trained now than at any pre- vious time. The governor gained ap- ;l:;u ‘when he said that the militia our taxes down while all Europe 4s _groaning under the burden, The militia alone fits a frée gov- ernment founded on the belief that right is stronger than might m the dealings of men. Read Prize Effort. Judge Collins said he was glad the governor hag told the truth and Hen- ry M, Gardiner read his prize essay on the Battle of Stonington. It was a merltorious effort, presenting - the facts interestingly and he was gen- erously applauded. Professor Randall Speaks. Professor Randall, dean of Brown, #aid that he rejoiced to get back to the scenes, of his childhood, to the beautiful hills and valleys, the wide expanse of waters. He had never for- ten these beautiful spots nor had ever ceased to be proud of the companions of his boyhood. He said that recently he had talked with a professor at Yale, in search of a place in which he might spend his years after retiring from the chair. Profes- sor Randall told his friend of Ston- ington and after mearching the whole New Bngland coast, the Yale man picke§ out Stonington as the one de- sirable spot. iame Problems in the Past. Prof. Randall criticised the material view of things of the modern genera- tion. We are inclined to live too much in the present, too little thought for the past, too little regard for the fu- ture. We little know how much the efficiency of the present generation depends on_a thorough knowledge of the past. But the great problems of foday, concerning social, political, eco- tomic welfare, in science and in phil- osophy, are the same with which our ancestors of long ago had to deal. It Children Cry FOR FLETCHER'S CASTORIA Upholstering and Repairing in all its branches. CARPET LAYING at lowest prices. Telephone 662-5 JAMES W. BLACKBURN, 8 Stanten Avenue, East 8i GEORGE G. GRANT Undertaker and Embalmer 32 Providence St., Taftville Auto Repairing and Painfing We repair Autes of all kinds in the proper manner. - Latest Improved Facilitien make our shep unexcelled in New England. Wae bake the paint on, which “’hfi R wear better, keep its gless -lengen, | CO snd witl net orack. . Why not have yeurs 7l of nations as in the dealings ipon to send ynation. | victory part it should in the welfare or the Wealth and power are of Iit- tle consequence if purchased at the price of happiness and love. More Than a Great Victory. The richest blessings of life spring from sorrow and suffering. Personal misfortune has saved many a man and many_a home, and in communi- ties strong ties are formed when call- ed upon to face a common foe. There- fore, we are not celebrating a great over a hostile force, but the great ‘contributions of our ancestors to our true success and happiness. Let us learn these lessons, and shoulder the responsibilities that are sufely ours, Music and Poem. The school children sang the Star Spangled Banter and the poem, Ston- ington, written by Miss Anne Atwood, was read by Rev. C. J. Mason, with the dedication of the Centenrial oak, the leaves on which during the past few days have begun to turn brown. Rev. James E. O’'Brien pronounced the benediction at the close of the pro- gramme. In the evening the Mechanics band gave a concert and out in the harbor th ships of the navy had a searchlight drill, Today’s Exercis All 1s in readiness now for the pa- geant this afternoon. the climax and crowning glory of the celebration. But the motorboat races this morning in the harbor, ball games at 10 o'clock and 1 o'clock between men from the navy and Stonington nines, and the dedication of the U. S. Daughters of 1812 memorial tablet on the site of the old fort will be events of an interest- ing nature, FIREMEN'S DAY. The Boys and Their Visitors Had a| Great Day Saturday—Parade the Big Feature—Warships in the Harbor. Stonngton and its firemen never had a day quite like Saturday. Some of them red-shirted, others dressed out in uniforms of white, and still others in the regulation blue, all of them very patriotic in colors and in spirit, marched through the streets of the borough for two hours during the af- terncon, and they made a splendid showing. They had a thousand laddies in the long line. close to a mile in length, that wound along through Stonington’s elm-lined avenues. dozen bands and some fife and drum corps besides furnished music, martial and’ otherwise, for the marchers. It was a hot day, but they lookeq fit and fine as they came up through shady Main_street, past the reviewing stand | on Wadawanuck park, where sat the members of the centennial committee and their guests of honor. The white uniforms and the gold braid of the of- ficers from the flotilla of torpedo boat destroyers that lie at anchor off the Point lent a naval touch to the scene.| 5 So did the scattering of United States sailors, on shore leave from the same craft, through the holiday making crowd that seemed to number, as 1t stretclied out all along the line of the firemen’s march, conservatively seven or eight thousand people. Ovation for Marchers. It was a gathering that entered into the spirit of the thing just as heartily as the firemen did themseives. The throngs of onlookers waved their cen- tennial banners and cheered spontane- ously whenever their favorite company came along. And every one of the 16 companies had their enthusiastic sup- porters on the side lines. And every one of them deserved all the clapping and the cheering and the congratula- tions that the crowd bestowed unon them. For it was the best appeariug and about the largest turnout that has happened in these parts in many a vear. It was a record: breaking fire- men’s day. Morning Exercises. In the morning heavy clouds and, in some places, a little flutter of rain gave that dull, heavy feeling to the committees and the prospective march- {ers. But by midforenoon the clouds were rolling away, the sun was out, and ‘there was a nice breeze blowing in out of the southwest, quite like that before which the Engiish fleet came in to Stonington a hundred years ago. | The firemen rejoiced, and so did ev- erybody. It turned out to e a perfe-t day, which in itself has een somewhat of a’rarity this summer alongshore. More Stir Than Since 1814. . Before noon the borough had begun fo fill up with the fire companies and Wwith those who came along - to see them in dress parade. From New Lon- don and Noank and Mystic they came lover on a special celebration train and similarly and about the same time Aid the Rhode Island men arrive. With the companies came the bands, and by- noon there was no dearth of drum and trumpet in Stonington. There was more bustle in the borough than the. had -been, perhaps, since the historic battle. People, too, were pouring in all the time, and trollevs were packed and trains, too, from Westerly and the shore villages. Automobiles by tne scores were parked around the out- skirts, for traffic was closed along the line of parade after 1 o'clock. Improve Vantage Points. Many of the people selected Wada- wanuck park as the likeliest place to see the firemen go by. Others lined up all up and down Main street, while 4 lot wandered around to watch the {ouen - go by at least e times without undue exertion, Many did so. It was worth it. The Parade Starts. At 2 o'clock Chief Bd P. Teed sound- e signal to start on the automatic system which blows. the whie- tles at the velvet mill and at Atwood's. B the blasts died away the column 8 In motion. On’ three stout charg- ers Major Hadlal A. Hull, chief mar- %fl. and his aides, Major Arthur N. Nesh and Major Bourdon A, Babcock, léd the way. They had on the flame- shirts typical of the fire-fighter [thetr -.pgunncd was imposing. came the blue-coated fire police Htoningion, Paweatuck and Wester- - Chief Engineer Teed of the bor- fire department was aecompanied Iy ton's finest, Pioneer ook and company, in command of C - Raone M. e. The captain’s littie daughter, Miss Constance, made a pretty picture seated up aloft on the gayly flower decorated ladders, and the ‘hain of men that drew her along were clapped vigorously throughout the march, Their band was Stone’s of Providence. The Alerts of Westerly and the Wakefleld Hooks made up the rest of the first division. In the sac- ond were the P. S. Barber,Hose com- pany Pawcatuck, the East Green- wich, R. 1, Fire company and the Rhode Island Engine company of Westerly. They had the Westerly band the Excelsior Drum corps and the Mystic band. ed Music. The Chesebro Fife and Drum corps led the Stonington Steamers in tae third division, followed by the old Cy- clones of Westerly ‘and the Cataracts of Lakewood, R. L. With the Bridge- -port Coast Artillery -band, the B. F. Hoxie Engine comipany of Mystic headed the fourth division, and in their white outing suits, white soft .hats, black ties and belts and shoes their double line made one of the big hits of the le. They were rivaled, however, by the men of Mystic Hook and Ladder company, also in white, with white caps, while the Noank En- gine company, in natty blue uniforms, completed the division. Tubbs’ band of Norwich led the last division for the Neptunes of Stoning- ton, and behind these veterans were the Dreadnoughts of Bristol, R. I Capt. George R. Haley led the West- erly Veterans' association, and then in -automobiles came Warden Crandall and the burgesses and guests of the chief engineers, among which lat‘er :iuhcapt. Edward F, Stimson of Nor- ch. Dinner in Big Tent. The parade over, and ranks broken. the firemen were dined in the big eat- ing tent in Stanton’s park, and the large number were served expeditious-, ly and bountifully. Among the things that Captain Delagrange and his asso- ciate hosts had ordered were 700 Ppounds of ham and corned beef, 4,000 rolls, 54 gallons of baked beans, 300 pies, 2.000 bananas and a lot of other edibles. There was not much left; 1 | | period of ‘While many £ dhm ps.on the the diversity of color in the uniforms bandsmen and motor- flags and < many of them gay with . ! Evening Fireworks. They circled around the gray, grim ! looking - destroyers until _ nightfall brought them in for a fine display of fireworks on the: shore of the upper harbor and a concert by the Mechan- ics’ band of Stonfngtor The pyho- technic display included a varied as- sortment of bombs, rockets, fountains Good Night! The band played popular music that accorded with the taste of the thousands who flocked in “and around the plaza. After that there were various informal entertainments about town, among them a dance at Stonington manor for the officers of ;hlekbauu fleet and some of the society olk. Street Stands and Diversions. In some ways Stonington had some day. Ice cream and soft drink stands were frequent and up on Main strest, near the station, quite a lusty midway opened up. There was an African dodger and the sailors particularly had a good time peiting the baseballs at him. One chap pegged half a Wundred balls in an endeavor to hit the elusie head, and before he was through he found his range and made several clean shots. A Teddy bear booth was next door and one of the ring games, the no-chance-without-a-premium kind, and besides- there were four or five fortune tellers doing a land office business all afternoon and evening. Over in the lot an old merry-go-round was joyfully whizzing around. and the part that pleased the officials most Iwu that it was an orderly as well as |a Jolly crowd. Some hilarity there was, but it did not go too far, and in all respects it turned out to be a smashing day for the Stonington fire men and a great opening for the cele- bration. sonic Burial for Engineer tive of Norwich. | Saturday afternoon Westerly and Pawcatuck sent five fire organizations and five bands to Stonington to help ‘mnke the parade the biggest kind of ia big success. The Westerly ‘contin- , 8ent made a fine showing, fully as well ‘as any other in the long line. The P. S. Barber Hose company were in ,régulation uniform and their hose wagon was drawn by a pair of horses. | The Rhode Island Ones_also in city ! regulation uniform, took the hand reel which was beautifully decorated in jred flowers, with a pretty little girl ! seated under a floral canopy on the ireel top. The Cyclones, also in reg- | ulation uniform, paraded with _the steamer drawn by a hitch of three horses. The Alert Hook and Ladder company, with truck artistically dec- jorated with flowers, the members | adopting the traditional red shirt of i the volunteer ‘fire department, was a ! pleasinz feature of the big parade. HAnother feature was the Westerly Vet- eran Firemen's association, the mem- bers also having the red shirt and , black tie uniform. The Pawcatuck and Westerly fire police doubled up and . made an imposing appearance in the parade. i With the firemen went a good part | of the population of Westerly and I nearly as many more went to Ston- ington on Sunday. This afternoon all !the stores and places of business will be closed in order that all may wit- | ness the grand parade and pageant. A delegation from Franklin lodge, Free and Accepted Maso and others | from Westerly, attended the funeral iof Charles Courtland Vars, the loco- motive engineer, who died Wednes- day from injuries received while in ! the locomotive cab. on the run between Providence and Westerly. The funeral was held at his home in Bradford, | Satunday morning. The services at | the house were conducted by Rev. John G. Dutton, of Westerly, and the services at the grave were conducted | by Franklin lodge in accordance with the Masonic ritual. The bearers were three sons. William C., Gorton C. and | Edward W. Vars, anq a brother, Wil- diam D. Vars. Mr. Vars during his i forty yvears of life as an engineer was never in a fatal railroad accident, only ,when he lost his own life, and was lout of the highest-rated men in the | service. He was 71 vears of age and {one cf the oldest members of the ! Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. | Many of his railroad associates at- j tended the funeral and there were {many floral tributes. ~ The Masonic bearers were Robert Hamgilton of Morning Star lodge, Worcester: Archie C. Thompson of Pawcatuck lodge, and ingene B. Pendleton and Willlam F. Saunders of Franklin lodge. Rt., Rev. James DeWolf Perry. bishop of the Episcopal diocese of Providence, administered confirmation and preached in Christ church, Wes- terly, Sunday afternoon. The bishop nas sent out the following praver to all the churches in the diocese with instructions that it be used as a part of the service during the time of war: “Lord God of Hosts Who dost re- strain the power of princes and art supreme over the kings of the ewrth, mercifully look upon the nations who. | forgetful of Thy Kingdom, are now engaged in mortal strife. Have pit: we beseech Thee. Oh Lord. and forgi | the sins of envy. hatred”and violence. | Turn the wrath of men to Thy praise ‘and declde the issues of war accord- ing to righteousness. Take under Thy loving care and protection all soldiers |and_saflors who serve their country ,in the hour of need, and all who labor in hospital and camp. Visit and re- lieve the sufferers; comfort the afffict- ed; bless and receive the dead: turn | the hearts of Thy servapts and hasten | the time when war shall be no more and all people of the earth shall dwell in peace according to Thy will Through Jesus Christ, our Saviour. Amen. C. Gilbert Tanner, for about twenty rs clerk and station agent at the ‘esterly railroad station and who re- tired about three years ago, died Sun- day at the home of his sister, Mrs. Dwight H. Rogers in Pleasant street. Friday evening Mr, Tanner was strick- en with paralysis when in front of the residence of Richard Butler In Dixen street and within three hundred yards of his home in Dixon street. As Mrs. Tanner .was not at home he was taken to the Rogers residenee. Mr. Tanner had always been in the best of health - been sick igh to WESTIRLY FIREMEN IN PARADE Companies Participate in Demonstration at Stonington-—Ma- Charles C. Vars—Bishop Perry . Visits Christ Church—Death of C. Gilbert Tanner, a Na. sixty vears ago. ‘His wife was Alma Burlingame of Danielson, formerly telegraph operator at the Westerly railroad station. Mr. Tanner was the son of Gilbert H. ang Hannah Corning Tahner and ‘was born January 6, 1854. He attend- ed the Scholfield Business college in Providence and after graduation was employed in the Providence Tool com- pany and_then entered the employ of the New York, New Haven and Hart- ford Railroad company. Besides his widow, Mr. Tanner is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Dwight H. Rogers of Westerly and Mrs, Thomas Bunce of Colchester. Local Lacenic: Stephen J. Kehoe of Norwich was in Westerly Sunday. William P, Arnold of Providence is the guest of Rev. William F, Willlams in Elm street. Miss - Florence Johnson of Provi- dence is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Henry L. Burdick in Westerly, James Radigan, who spent his boy- hood days in Westerly, dled August 1, in St. Anthony’s hospital, Pendleton Oregon, 7 Frank J. Andrews, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Everett '‘arns, in Elm street. He is a brother of Mrs. Barns. Mr. and Mrs. Milton Katz and three children, of New York, are guests of Mrs_ Katz's sister, Mrs Katherine Burdick, in Liberty street, Leonard Parmoni was operated on forgappendicitis in Providence, Friday. He'is a resident of Hobert street and |was accompanied by Dr. Savage. Mr. and Mrs. J. Irving Mason, who |returneq from a visit to Mr. Maxson's brother, Henry, at Long Lake, N, Y. RIFLE PRACTICE FOR ORGANIZED MILITIA gin August 24th at Sea Girt, N. J. New York, Aug. 9, 1914—While all Europe is engaged in war, the United States is going ahead training its small army and its organized militia to the proper state of efficiency. One fea- ture of its training is the annual rifle shooting competitions which have done so° much to make our soldiers more skillful than the soldiers of any other nation in the handling of the rime. For some years back, there has been helg at one central point a big shoot to which were sent teams representing every state and territory, as well as the army, navy and marine corps. As the expenses incident to the journe. to a central point- worked a hardship on those states farthest away from the tournament, it was decided this year to try an innovation by dividing up the country into five divisions and having the national and National Rifle association matches in each of the divisions, thus equalizing to a con- siderable extent the expense of trans- portation for state teams. The matches of the eastern states known as Division A, which include the states of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Islan Connecticut, New York, Pennsylvani: New Jersey. Delaware, Maryland, Vir- ginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia will be héld at the well known Sea Girt, N, J., range begin- ning August 24th. It is expected that all of the above states with the ex- ception of Pennsylvania, Maryland, and probably Vermont and Virginia will a, will also be a team from the United States army which is being trained at Fort Ethan Allen, Vt. and which is in charge of Capt. James A. Romeyn. U, S. A, and a team from the United States Marine corps stationed within the division. . A new departure In this year's matches is the throwing open of the government and National Rifle asso- ciation matches to teams and indi- viduals from institutions of learning having military departments. There ‘will adsa be a competition for eivilian rifle clubs. This class has grown greatly In the last few months owing to the recent act of congress author- ising the free issue of rifies and am- munition to them, At the Sea Girt shest there will be held a tryout for the selection a team to represent.the in the - to ada for and ended with a ‘beautiful set piecs, ' of the aspects of a country fair Satur- | of Providence, | are here from the Isle of Pines, have | Matches of the Eastern States to Be- | send teams to this competition. There | of Tnited States | ! i { ' success of preserving, ever, is used. With inferior jars and equipment, m taken. 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Preserving Kettles irst quality Granite Ware With bail handles— 8-quart at 30c 10-quart at 35c 12-quart at 42c 16-quart at 55c 20-quart at 69c Preserving Kettles, with white enamel lining— 8-quart at 49¢, value S5c 10-quart at 48c, value 75¢ & MITCHELL CO. ware— the National Guard association trophy representing the world's individual long range championship. The exee- utive officer for the Sea Girt shool{wfll be Brig. Gen. Bira W. Spencer, N. G. N.- 3. 5 'At all of these competitions in addi- tion to the interstate match, will be held an individual rifie match, mdi- vidual pistol match and all of the time honored matches of the National Rifle association which include !he Wimbledon cup, the Leech cup, Marine Corps cup and the Divisional Regi- menta! and Company championships. Owing to the state of war which exists throughout the world, these matches will have added interest this vear. It is to be regretted, however, that the | army i taking no part in these mateh- es beyond the team which is to com- pete at Sea Girt. In view of the im- portance of these great rifie matches it is unfortunate that the absence from the United States or the army will make it impossible for _the army (vo take any active interest in this year's divisional matches. j Programs of the different divisional shoots may be secured from the post adjutant at the different ranges where the competitions are to be held. HAS TAKEN MORE THAN 1,000 PRIZES AT FAIRS, | | Specializes on Ayrshires and Sheep. George A. Kahn, Franklin director for many years of the New London County Agricultural society, was al home to the delegation of officers of the ! soclety that went up that way a day or on hand just now. 3 | P25 Kann lives on the Franklin side | of the line, but much of the 500 acrss he owns is on the Bozrah side, close by ! Blue Hill, and within sight of Fitch- | ville and the pond that stretches be- | tween the mili village of the Palmers and the smaller hamlet of Bozrah Cen- ter. He has been buying land, bit by bit, for a good many vears, and to- day he has one of the tidiest and most | profitable farms in the county. His long suit is Ayrshire stock. He has at present about 35 head of registered stock, and his pedigree book, with which he also keeps a precise recocd of the fairs at which he has exiibited and the money he has drawn in prizes, is an interesting volume, nicely indexed | ana aated. Last year the Franklin man exhibit- ed at seven fairs. He was at Rocking- ham. a model fair up in New Hamp- ehire, Hartford, Suffield, Norwich, Wil- not as a rule go to Stafford. Last year out of the state with prize stock for the first time in the 20 years he has been in the business. He describes Rockingham as a mighty good fair. It is so considered by stockmen from a wide area. The first and second prizes, ribbons | fair at Berlin—that Mr. Kahn has fetched home to Sprine Valley farm the past four years would total 1,600 anyway, and they fill several bureau drawers. They are too numerous to frame or he would, he says, have them framed in a minute. At Berlin last year he gathered in 65 firsts on cattle and sheep. His 1913 sheep premiums were $465, or more | | Franklin Director of the County Fair | two ago and 1nspected the stock he| limantic, Berlin and Danbury. He does | when he went to Rockingham he was and medals—the latter from the state | than any eheep exhibitor in the state that year. Monarch of Mansfleld, the Ayrshire bull that heas the Spring Valley herds, is four years old. He is the son of Stellar of Mansfield and was bred at the Connecticut Agricultural college | at Storrs. His dam made 71.96 pounds of butterfat in 30 days, and in a year &he gave 10,615 pounds of milk and made 488 pounds of butter. Mr. Kahn | has owned 14 calves by Monarch of | Mansfleld, and some of these went from Franklin to Aroostook county, Me., while others are doing well in Vermont, New Hampshire and Massachusetts. Mr. Kahn's sheep, about 40 in =lil, are mostly Shropshires, Cheviots, Southdowns and Hampshires. His sheep pastures are high and well shad- ed, and a walk among his flocks is an education to the city man unacquaint- ed with sheep. Their owner also has some pigs worth a trin to see. His Chester White boar is big and hand- some, and just now she has a litter of 12 that would attract attention any- ‘where. Mr. Kahn told his visitors that not only he but a great many other prize winners wish the Norwich fair would | substitute blue and red ribbons for cards of those colors as prizes In the | stock classes. The Berlin medals are | a man's parlor table. Treasurer Frank W. Brewster, who does not believe in being niggardly, told Mr. Kahn the ribbons were a good idea, possibly to be adopted by the society whose purse strings he holds for the fair of 1914, | _British exports for April show a de- | cline of $15,141,215. J. F. CONANT, 11 Franklin St. Try the Whitestone 5c and the J. F. C. 10c Cigars are the best on the market i When in town shopping || make THIS PLACE your head- | quarters, leave your packages I} here, and try our | Best Baking Powder | 12¢ per pound. THERE IS NONE BETTER. ‘All Best Teas 25¢ per pound. United Tea Importers Co. Franklin Sq.. over Somers Bras. | | Boot and Shoe Repairing All work guaranteed. Called for and delivered. A. GOLDBLATT, 60 Franklin Street | LITTLE THINGS EVERY AUTO OWNER NEEDS COTTER PINS, LOCK W. 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