Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, December 9, 1914, Page 7

uwmumc‘nmrm 21st Annual Meeting of State Association—Mrs. Edward J. Hunt Described Forms of War Relief Work. o e o s&:’:‘-‘:"n‘r’u’nmm.n Aa-w- Toance ot mance of the fi £ Miss " Bhlwdl on M x?nl::yo nenuf .:{th e good mufi ance ' It was conducted by the re- gent, )lu- ‘Wil L. 8 5 and opued nL.!nnu- presi: at '-ha bus furnished a thrilling chapter when he Lhomz he had found the desired route to orient. Balboa was a eat city. and th mmwu‘.u &real \ an e % w America. Across isthmus business matters ed, hers plans for & whist to be held at mNorwlchclu‘l?“lnnJlnm Mys Stearns written. by Miss Marla P. Gilman !m'mQ tenth iversary of the chapter, 3&"‘3’. and giving a fine history of first ten years’ growth and n&meve- Tionta A letter from Mrs, Burrill W. Hyde, who s present at the first meeting of the chapter, expressed Te. z-lroz at not bdn:m £ ‘,:o ,-.xt!:td the t anniversary ;an ‘Arthur H. Lathrop gave a vivid ing held in Haven on Nov. ;&h the luncheon at the Hotel Taft and the addresses at the Cnur church and the b‘::derou.u raamonn for the on Coni nm:B 11 had charge ot erary pert or the program and ooy its Y. was the story of De P iThe. dosiag of_th omes e of e romance comd with the capal bullt by the United States, who thus hold the key to the universe, Mrs. Edward J. Hunt then gave an interesting record of current events, dealing with the war and the various torms nt rellef work in which Amer- jca is giving 4id, and with our need of ddeue from attack. Tea was served by the hostess and a sogifl hour followed. OOD NEWS For the Holiday Shopper “ Hundreds of Women’s and Misses’© Coats, Suits and Dresses Marked Down Coats a e~ 'CHRISTMAS ARCADE BY CHURCH IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY. Pretty and Novel Holiday Sale Plan— Supper Was Seryed, The Christmas e held under the ausplces of the Church Improve- ment society of the Second Congrega- tional church, Mrs. Daniel S. Havi-| g land president, opened In a most prom- ising way in the¢ church basement on Tuesday afternoon continuing through- out the evening. In the centre of the maln room are arranged seven shops beautifully dec- orated with poinsetta ang garlands of evergreen. Near the entrance is “Ye Woman's Shop” so designated by an attractive card suspended above the centre of the counter. Here are dis- played pretty bdaskets, bourdoir caps and everything that appeals to the wo- man of today. This shop is in charge of Miss Ione DeL. Haviland, chairman, Mrs. Albert Mitchell, Mrs, ‘Wallace SAI ATils, Mrs, William R. Balcolm, Mrs. Yarvis, Mrs. Homer Dzumba, Miss | Catherine Lanz and Miss Ethel Wortth. Next comes “Ye Arts and Cra.fil' Shop,” with an attractive display of novelties in arts and crafts and this &hop is m chuga of the Alpha Sigma society of ch Miss Jessie Sage is president. The next shop to attract the eye'is “Ye Candy Shop,” where there are dis- played attractively al kinds of con- fections. Mrs. P. J. Cassldy, Mrs.! Jerome Conant, Mrs. William Bulkley ang Mrs. Arihur Thompson — have charge of this department. At the rear of the room is “Ye Icel Cream Shop,” and here there are sev-; eral tables for the accommodation of the numerous patrons. This shop is in charge of Mrs, Dwight H. Allen,| chairman, Mrs, George Kampf, Mrs., R. DeProsse, Mrs. McMillan, Mrs. Flora Noyes, Mrs, Leone Branche and Jliss Henrietta Lanz. and Sets In one corner is located Ye Five . and Ten Cent Shop gaily decorated in iensive CONNECTICUT BOYS oN THE BATTLESHIP. May Have Ohrm Home = Before Sailing For Enpuuhn. Connecticut bnyl on the battleships will have a chance for a brief Christ- it'.ltl !urlfl‘h;,‘“wm something un- rese el o!t ie’n the understanding in naval circles in New York Mnmguyndmde -l nought and every other firs - fleshl'p in '.;ke Atlantic fleet, with the New Yu'k. will sail from Hampton Panama canal. for the Padflc fair on February 16. The New Scrk ‘will remain behind to take on boprd President Wilson, who will join the ship immediately after congress ad- journs and proceed to the Panama Canal zone, to be present at the offi- elal opening of the great Isthmian waterway to the commerce of the world. On the way to San Francisco the fleet will call at San Diego, where a great reception, rivaling that accord- od to the old fleet when it want around - the world under Evans, and Sperry will be tendeved to tho officers. iy 3 mnndermen ot In N York these lew are the battleships that are going to the Pacific: First division: Arkamsas, (Flagship of Rear Admiral H. T. Mayo, division commander.). Delaware, North Dakota, Texas Wyoming. Secénd division: TUtah, (Flagship of Tear Admiral C. J. Boush, division commander), Florida, Kansas, Michi- gan, South Carolina. Third division: New Jersey (Flag- ship of Rear Admiral Frank E division commander) V dirxml.m Georgia, Fourth division: Adrpiral Walter commander), Conneeticut, New Hampshire, Vermont. The torpedo fiotillas wm comprise (] Beautiful Materials Wonderful Values Were up t0 $15.00 v vererescccses.. Now $ 9758 Were up 10 $20.00 cvveeveevrsaeess.. Now $14.50 H Smart Models Suits §oghedk Were $35.00 to $45.00...00¢ +...c... Now $24.50 fl fl o Were $25.00 to $30.00 Rich Furs and Fur Coats Elegant to Give Elegant to Wear Spleudldshowmgofallthemoatpopuhpeksmnwwle variety of new and novel effects in Neckpieces, Muffs red and with evergreen and here alli Sorts of pretty articles are offered n | hear seal, caracul, ponyskin and mink dyed marmot. the following geflmne;_yels: i n.'tmmnfpfins display. =Those in charge &g 2 A of s department are Miss Ruth Ammen, Patterson,| Breckenridge, Miss Ione Breckenridge and Mrs. George Kambpf. “Ye Novelty Shop,” We invite a comparison of pieces is another fea- ture attraction and here are displayed all sorts of articles in the novelty line. This ‘shop is in charge of Mrs. H. J, Wyckoff’s Sunday School which Miss Alice :Douslas is chairman. Adjoining the Woman's Shop is “Ye Lavendar and Linen Shop,” in charge! of Mrs. Chauncy Sherman, Mrs. Jo-| Esther Alden. seph D, Haviland, From 5.30 to 7 o'clock supper wu“ served in an adjoining room at the left' of the entrance under the direction of; The_dreadnoughts will remain n New York over Clristmas and will #al} for Guantanamo early in Janu- Do Your Xmas Shopping Here Today We do Fur Repairing and Remodeling Mary Lucas ang Miss Henrletta Lanz. At one side of the room is an at- tractive display of flowers® and pot- ted plants and these are in charge of Mrs, Blizabeth Huntington, Miss Belle Miss Hope Wade and Miss (he lanhattan 121-125 Main Street “THE IDEAL XMAS STORE” L°=°=O=OJ LEDYARD SCHOOL ATTENDANCE. [ TRADE CONFERENCE. Drawbridge School Had Perfect Rec-|“Made in New England” to Be Key- ord Du(mg November—Fathers’ Day. note"of Export Meeting in Boston. of Ledyard dge, Branche -nd Miss Nancy Lucas. Miss Mar- garet Lanz was head of the waitresses and those who assisted in the dining room were Mrs. John V. Reynolds, Mm A AL Rohlnson. )lrs John Trank- Mrs. M; Mrs. Richard S. Sunhm.um. Leone Branche. During, the evening a concert pro- gramime was rendered by the Ideal orchestra and on Wednesday afternoen and evening there will be music by an Edison machine loaned by the Porteous and Mitehell company. The - music committee comprises Mrs. Curtiss Hull, Mrs. William A. Ricker a.ng;m:s ‘Hlizabeth Lanz. e rooms were decorated by & com- mittee comprising m of the Men's league. 'I‘he work was prin- cipally done by John H. Sherman, Ar- thur M. Thompson and Dwight L. Al- m’ The Old English lettering on the signs was M‘ Harry Branche. g Wade, Mrs. Joun Sherman, Mrs. Rob. ert Breckenri Mrs. Harry ‘mothersand Motre healthful than tea ar coffee. Take no substitute. Ask for NORLICK'S The attendance - the schools for the montly of November has The date for the Latin-American Trade Conference which the New Ha- ven road has been arranging with the idea of helping New England manu- facturers snd booming business, has been fixed. The “conference will be held at the New American house, 50 Hanover street Boston, Tuesday, De- cember 15. Howard Elliott, nresiden( of the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Co., and chairman of the board of directors, is to preside at the meeting, at which thero will be many well known speakers, “Made in New England” will be the keynote of this meeting. While some of the addresses will be on Latin- American trade In general, including some of its technical features, it will all be with special reference to it as a market for New England made goods, The conference proper will be pre- ceded’ by a luncheon at which those present will be the guests of the rail- road. This luncheon will be served at 12 o'clock noon, after which the ad- dresses and general discussion of Lat- in-American trade opportunitles will Among the topics already assigned are, Relation of Pan American Com- merce to New Emngland, Hon. John Barrett; Building Up Foreign Trade, Dr. Edward E. Pratt; Foreign Trade Expansion, the Banks’ Part in the Movement, W. S. Kies; Urgency of Bx- panding Our Exports, Gonzal Upwards of 2,000 invitations to tbns conference have been sent to manu- facturers and representatives of Boards of Trade, principally in the New Ha- ven's territory. been as follows: Long Cove 76 per cent,, Gales Ferry 98 per cent, Draw- bridge 100 per cent., Geer 82 per cent., Center 91 per ¢ent., Church HHll 90 per cent.,, Cider Hill 95 per cent, Gallup 97 per cent, Unionville 99 per cent., Lester 96 per cent, Lambton 98 per cent., Stoddard 98 per cent, Lantern Hill 81 per cent. The Drawbridge school deserves great credit for the perfect attend- ance. The Unionville s¢hool also lack- ed 1 per cent. of perfect attend- ance. Tuesdsy, Dec. 15, will be ob- served as Fathers’ day in the schools and State Supervising Agent F. W. Barber urges fathers to visit the schools on that day in the aftern ‘They need the co-operation of the thers as well as the mothers, Beginning this month, the third Fri- @ay in each month will be observed as Parents’ day in the schools. It is de- sired that parents and friends visit the schools on the afternoon of the third Fridays, when an especial effort will be made to show what the pupils are do- ing in their school work. BOYS’ GLEE CLUB, Held First Meeting-at Academy and Elected Officers. The Boys" Glee club of the Norwich Free Academy met for organization at the close, of school on Tuesday. The first meeting of thirty-five members chose the following officers: President, Charles Crowe; recording secretary, Howard L. Pendleton. Eagles Elect Officers. At the meeting of Norwich aerie of Eagles, No. 367, Monday cvenmt the following officers were elected for the ensuing term: Worthy president, Charles Drescher: vice president, Vie. WELCOMED CHRISTMAS SHIP. America’s. Christmas Messenger Was Warmly Greeted at Genoa and Mar- seilles. Residents of Norvl and Sunday schools at Mu Ferry, Baltic, Mystic, Danielson and other places contrib- .uted gifts to the Christmas ship, which -.rrhmd at Genoa Monday, where it i1 unload the sflu for the war or- phsnc of Austria and Germany “At Marseflles great and cordial in- Terest was manifested by the popula- tion in the American Santa Claus ship| and the hyge pile of gift-laden crates on the wharf beside her Monday. The public was received abeard the ship and Lieutenant Commander Courtney and the other officers were overwhelm- ed with lndlv‘ldllal expressions of ap- preciation the mission on which the Onttod smus ship had entered the no “Jasorr's sailors, who all got t“ leave, re&omd anm.t uwg ‘were not pgrmm.ed spend a sou in any ale, restaurant, dance ba.l.l or theatre I!{‘ a long article devoted to the Jason’s arrival the Radical said: “To all children of the great American Tepublic we beg to convey the most grateful and heartfelt thanks of all the opphan children of France.” License Suspension Oontmu.d. In a decision given Tuesday by the secretary of state, the suspension of the license of Daniel Hallisey of Mys- tic was continued. He ran into a tele- graph pole and a passenger in his car wag killed. Left an Estate of $18,072.16. (Special to The Bulletin.) New York, Dec, ‘Theodore Alt- schul—father, in Norwich, of Albert Altschul—left a net-estate of $15,072.16 tor Payment;. chn.pla.in. Wunm F. | when ‘e passed away on March 29 Connors; X Keegan; | last, according to an appraisal of his treasurer, J. G. Rainey; indde guard, umte. made by one of the transfer tax Prentico W. Chase; outside guard, | stats ers, which report toda¥ is Samuel ~ Evans: trustee. Martin ot fle. ih s aflien of the clack OF Keough; physicians, Louis Cassidy, court, the entire estate, William' T, . _Priscoll. - under the direction of his will, execut- ed Sept. 11. 1907, in ihe presence of The state tuberculosls commission| three witnesses, nhta- met at the capitol Monday, Only the|ly to his widow, Ida Anscm:l. of No. § ordinary routipe business was trans-| West 9lst street, she being aiso the acted, All members were present. There are four children. e.nrrumx. Beautdul Silk Stockings .nt$1.50-.m|$2.00-p.ir- Todlythmfil)plilwfl Toys In- Basement Ammwmmmmw FORCHRISTIPSW"!S hflewadd-yGflmnamrwme— quality considered. This offering represents the excess stock of the foremost American manufacturer of Silk Hosiery—we are not at liberty to mention his name. The assortment comprises both regular and outsizes, in black and about every fashionable shade that can be desired. Every pair is absolutely perfect in knitjing and finish—it is only the price that is affected—and were made to sell 1.15 a Pair While the quantity is large, we recommend an early selection so as to be sure of getting the size and color desired. go on sale at the remarkably little price of sesanss Our regular stock of Women’s Silk Hosiery comprises every kind that is Note' dependable, &omafiheSflkgtochngntz&apnw&-h-vyw SilkStorkmgatSOOapur—mdudmg-ll the best known makes, such as McCallum, Kayser and Phoenix Guaranteed H Git Suggesfions BOOKS Bt . What finer Christmas gift could you select than a good Sook? In our Millinery room there is a complete Book store at your service. Every noted Book of recent publication is now in stock as well as a dainty assortment Jewelry Eor Sift We are showing a complete line of Jewelry for gift purposes—hun- of Gift Books in appropriate and tasteful bindings. These few suggestions: Christmps Cards Juvenile Books dreds of articles of personal adorn- A cflmprél;:alva‘:ush&wins o; ‘Boerd amd Linen Covered Juve- ment for Men, Women and Chil- | Christmas s, endars 2nd | nile. Books, all the most popular dren, all at popular prices. Booklets—all the newest ideas and | xings, at &c. 10c and Lic. Parisian Ivory Z3ich.. Children’s Books Selected Books For Garls By such well-known authors as = Alcott, Carey, Mecade and othere— an excellent series for =a girl's brary—printed on good quality paper and tastefully bound at 25c a Peter Rabbit Series at 10¢, Bed Time Stories, 25c. Mother Goose at 25c. Billy Whiskers, edition, 25c. Aunt Amy’s Animal Stories, A splendid showing of the popu- lar Parisian Ivory Toilet Articles— Dressing Combs, Puff Boxes, Hair Brushes, Tlothes Brushes, Hand Mirrors, Etc.—price range 3% to $4.50, 25¢. i % Chatterbox at 50c and sec. copy. 01 Women’s Neckwear Cii, Gift Books . Educational Books Women's Neckwsear for Hofiday | A beautiful line of Gift Books gifte—Plaited Collars, Wired fars, Silk Neck Scarfs, Marabout Scarfs and Capes, Etc. Hand-made Articles In our Art Department vou will find a splendid showing of hand- made articles such as Coat Hang- The “every child shoyld Enew” books cducational and interesting for Boys' and Girls, in twenty Jif- ferent titles et 50c a volume, twen- ty volumes for $5.0. Popular Novels, 45c in_ attractive bindings and with colored illustrations at 10c a copy. Good Value Series A series of povnh.r fiction by writers who stand high in the world of novelists. Well printed on good quality paper and bound D TS e Ratie, | in uniform cloth—price 25c a copy. Great Popular Novels, the best Brush Broom Holders, Etc.—price books published at popuiar Selected Books For Boys Campfire and Boy Scout Series at 10c. Peck’s Bad Boy at 19c. Alger and Henty Books for Boys at 19¢ and 25c. Rover Series for Boys, 50c. Genuine Boy Scout Books at 50c. range 23c to $1.00. Holiday Ribbons Complete assortment of Narrow Ribbens for fancy work and other Holiday uses—both by the yard and by the piece. cy Ribbons—a splendid as- softment of Novelty Ribbons, all 15¢, 193¢, 25¢c and up to $2%¢ a yard. Women's Aprons Womenls Aprons of white lawn, cross bar dimity and dimity stripes, in every wanted style—prices are 25¢, o0¢, T5c and $1.00. Sweaters Io7 Sneren We show a reat assortment of Sweaters for Women, Children and Infants, in every wanted color, style and size—all at reasonable including all the very new in & splendid vericty at Catholic Prayer Books A splendid assortment Be Prayer Books, suital purposes ab 25c to $1.50. An Opportune Offering of Women's Fine Kid Gloves Fine Kid Gloves. These Gloves were ordersd last spring from a Germen manufacturer, but on account of the war shipment was delayed. They were finally shipped October 16th by way of Copenhagen, but were not o received until this week—hence this offering. Umbrellas 57" ? Special 'Special Price ifts o Lots—One Men's, Women’s and Children’s Umbrellas—very necessary articles and very acceptable gifts. Chil- dren's at B0c, 75c 98— Women's at 95¢ to $5.00—Men's at 98¢ to $5.00. Useful Cut Glass gt We make a specialty of Cut Glass—Tumblers, Bon-bon Dishes, Celery_ Trays, Bowls, Water Bot- tles, Water Pitchers, Etc——price range 50c to $8.00. Wome! Fine Pigue Dress Kid Gloves with our large pearl clasp in black and white with con- trasting embroidery. Women’s Dress Kid Gloves, with three rows vl‘ embroidery, black, white and tan, with ery in contrasting colors. These are regular $‘|5 and $1.50 values at Gifts for Women and Children Visit our second floor for gifts for Women and Children...Our splendid complete stocks of Women's and Children’s Furs, Women’s Waists, Shawls, Rain Coats, Etc., offer a wide range of choice of sensible and practical Christmas gifts for Women and Children. Holiday. Handkerchiefs 2,Somerehensive At Prices to Suit Every Purse Our Toy Department in the Basement is ome of the chief features of chiefs make very popular presents, and you cannot find anywhere a more comprehensive assortment of fine gualities and low prices than we are offering. The assortment includes—Men’s, Women's and Children's—cam- bric, linen and silk—plain, embroidered and initialed. - This immense arvay of Handkerchiefs is systematically displayed so that you can find exsctly what you want without the least delay. $1.15 A PAIR Women’s Wrappers ‘Women’s Percale Wrappers at $1.25 and $1.50. ‘Women'’s One-plece House Dresses of percale and chambray at $1.00 to $1.50, Flannelette Gowns ‘Women’s Outing Flannel Night Gowns, in individual boxes, at 75c, $1.00 and $1.50. Women’s Flannelette Pajamas, newest designs, at $1.00 a suit. Women’s Bath ‘Robes ‘Women’s Blanket Bath Robes, all colors and newest styles, at $2.50, $3.50 and up to $6.00. Women's Kimonos ‘Women's Flannelette Short Ki- monos and Dressing Sacques at 50c. Womens Long Flannelette Ki- monos, in individual boxes at $1.00, $1.50 and up to $2.50. Be Sure and s Women's Long Kimonos of crepe s w oloth, In indivigual boxes at' $1.00, Visit the $1.50, $2.00 and upwards. ‘Women’s Long Silk Kimonos, newest colorings, at $450 and up to $9.00. Women’s Petticoats ‘Women’s Satteen Petticoats; plain tailored and shirred effects, at $1.00, $1.50 and up to $2.50, ‘Women's - Messaline and Jersey 'Silk Petticoats at $1.95 to $3.50. Our Top Department in the Basement is one of the chief attractions of the store. We show complete lines of Toys, including all the latest novel- ties in Mechanical Toys, and the prices are very reasonable. Be sure and visit the Toy Department in the Basement. THE PORTEOUS & MiTCHELL CO. T S A AT 1 AR S W On account of late delivery, we make this exceptional offering of Women's PP