Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, April 9, 1915, Page 5

NORWICH BULLETIN, FRIDAY, APRIL 9, 1915 GOOD THINGS TO EAT 35¢c Turkeys . Guinea Fowl ... . $1.00 Roasting Chicken . ..... 30c Young Fowl .......... 25¢c Fancy, 4X Beef Roast ... 24c Fancy 4X Porter House . 35¢ Fancy 4X Serloin Steak . 30c Strawberries Cucumbers Lettuce (Head) Celery Dandelions Spinach Bananas Figs Kings Asparagus Pie Plant W. Squash Cauliflower Tomatoes Grapes Oranges . Grape Fruit If you have forgotten anything Phone SOMERS Ernest E. Bullard VIOLIN TEACHER All String Instruments repaired Violins ‘sold on easy terms For appointments address E. E. BULLARD, Blise Place, Nor- wich, Conn. We advertise exactly asitis Some of the new checks in Spring clothes are particu- larly good; we're anxious for an opportunity to show you what we have. We have a large assortment of patterns and colors. There’s ‘no question about our being able to show you just the one you'll like best. Come and see the new models, ESPECIALLY VAR- SITY FIFTY.FIVE. $12. to $30. and all prices between. Murphy & McGarry 207 MAIN STREET EXCELLED BY NONE We exercise great care in buy- ing and scour the markets for the best obtainable. Having secured this class of Feed we sell it at just as low a price as the best can be sold for. You've often paid more for inferior feed, but the highest price cannot buy better. It will pay you in dollars and satisfaction to buy your Feed Stuffs of us. Norwich, Friday, April 9, 1915. VARIOUS MATTERS Appomattox day! Display the flag! It was 64 degrees in the shade at noon yesterday. Store doors were kept open during business hours Thursday. Owls' whist tonight, § o'clock, Owls' hall, Frankln square—adv. The spring term of the Norwich Free Academy will open on Monday next. One of the biggest and strongest pairs of white mules in this section is being used on a delivery team by J. A, Morgan & Son, of Central wharf. ‘When the Current Events club of Stafford Springs meets Monday night one of the two hostesses will be Mrs. G Percival Bard, formerly of Norwich. Announcement is made of the en- gagement of Rev. Walter Torrey Aiken of Bridgeport, a former pastor of the Noank Baptist church, to Miss Julia Beers Duncombe of Newtown. The staff appointments for 1915-1% announced by Major Frank H{ John- ston of the Putnam Phalanx include for chaplain, Rev. Sherrod Soule, of an Eastern Connecticut family. Only three more boxes left for the Knights of Columbus ball—Adv. Rev. Joseph L. Peacock and Rev. Samuel H. Cathcart of Westerly were speakers at a reception tendered Rev. and Mrs. O. D. Fisher at the Congre- gational church in North Stonington Tuesday evening, The state treasurer of the W. C. T. U. ackmowledges free-will offerings @5 follows: Chester $4.80, Danielson $7.00, Great Plain $3.00, Terryville $2.33, Stonington $4.00, Stafford Springs $5.00; total $26.13. Attend Spiritual academy Sunday and hear noted medium, Mrs. Conyers. —adv. The Bozrah Whist club met recently at Robert Baker's. Whist was played and a very pleasant evening was spent. The prizes were won by Mrs. Orrin ‘Wheeler and Mrs. Jessie Baker. Fruit, cake, candy and cocoa were served. Residents of forelgn nationality are appearing before United States nat- uralization examiners to take the pre- liminary examination for United States citlenship. The candidates must pass this preliminary to take the final test next May. May 12 and 13, a competitive ex- amination for marine engine drafts- men, open to men only, will be held. From the list of eligibles resulting, a vacancy will be filled in the office’ of the inspector of machinery, Electric Boat company, Groton, at a salary of $5.04 a day. Unton service at Trinity M. E. church next Sunday evening. Rev, H. J. Wyckoff will be the speaker. Subject, The Quest of the Best.—adv. A Groton correspondent writes: The yacht Nightingale, formerly owned by J. L. Hubbard of Norwich, has been traded for a 45 foot cabin launch to the Electric Launch Co., and has not yet left the mooring opposite the Fer- guson boat shop. where she was over- hauled after leaving Shaw’s cove. Mayor B. F. Mahan has qualified for the office of postmaster of New London and has filed his bond with the postmaster general at Washington, according to a dispatch recelved from ‘Washington. The dispatch also stated that the commission of Postntaster Mahan would be forwarded at once. David J. Palmer, of Des Moines, Ia., national commander-in-chief «of the G. A. R, has issued orders directing the various posts to observe today (Friday) the fiftieth anniversary of Gen. R E. Lee's surrender to Gen. U. S. Grant at Appomattox. During the banquet at the Woure- gan house Thursday evening the cars of visiting members of the Eastern Connecticut _Oevelopment company parked on Union Square, near the court house entrance and were in charge of Officer Daniel O'Neill, later Officers Perry and Driscoll guarding them. STEREOPTICON SLIDES GAVE ‘CHAS. SLOSBERG '3 Cove Street W Sterilized WHEAT BRAN at RALLION'S M. J. FIELDS, . . i . 89" Ward Street Carnations. Forms and Plants. 65T Florist Ivert ; in e GARDEN SUGGESTIONS. Shown at Shetucket Mill Club Rooms By Director Brewer. . On Wednesday night there were about 165 present at the meeting held in the Shetucket mill club rooms on North Main street when about - 40 stereopticon slides were shown by Di- rector Raymond Brewer and selections' were rendered on a Phonograph. The! stereopticon slides were views of flow- er and vegetable garden scenes taken in various cities throughout the coun- try and were shown with the purpose. in view of helping the peopje to get an' idea of what can be done/towards the beautifying of their homes, The ev- ening proved a very profitable one. The physical culturé class formed last Tuesday evening will meet again next Thursday evening and after that meetings will be held weekly on Tues- day evenings. The class is open to all women and girls employes of the She- tucket mills. . PERSONALS Mason P. Gray of Yantic is soon to move to the Avery farm in Ledyard. Frank Pendleton of Church street, who has been ill with grip, is improv- ing. Miss Lucina O'Connor of Jersey City, N. J,, is visiting Miss Anne McGarry of 111 Washington street. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Williams of South Attleboro are visiting with Mrs. Joseph Callahan of Slater avenue. Mrs. James H. Sistare of Noank spent Tuesday with her mother, Mrs. George Patridge, of Brewster's Neck. Mre. Joseph Adams and children of Norwich were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. G. A, Pendleton of North Stonington. Miss Edith Briggs and Miss Eleanor Ash of Pomfret Center have been home from Norwich Art school for the East- er vacation. Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Johnson have returned to Stafford Springs from Norwich and taken the Corcoran house on Center street. Miss Harriett of Meriden and Enos M. Gray, Jr, of Ledyard, were the guests of Dr. and Mrs. Nathan Gray of Vargason avenue Thursday. Mrs. David Anderson and Mrs. Agnes Blackburn of Norwich were recent guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. ‘Willlam H. Brackett in South Willing- ton. Mr. and Mrs. Enos M. Gray have returned from New York, where they were called by the death of Mrs. Gray’s aunt, Mrs, Annle MacKenzie Thompson. R. E. Fairchild and son, Joseph, of Belchertown, Mass., are in town for a few days. Mr. Falrchild was formerly station agent at the Central Vermont station in this city. FRANKLIN COUNCIL OFFICERS. Annual Election at Masonic Temple— Peter S. Wilson, T. I. M, The annual assembly of Franklin council. No. 8, R. and S. M., was held on Thursday evening at the Masonic Temple, With a good number attend- ing. Officers_elected for the next were the following: Peter S. Wilson, T. I. M.; Herbert M. Lerue, R. I D. M; J. Oliver Arm- strong, I P. C. of W.. _Archibald Michell, Capt of G.; Albert S. Com- stock, treasurer; Walter M. Bucking- hame, recorder; Julian L. Williams, conductor; trustees, Charles B. Chap- man, Joseph W. Gilbert, Charies W. Gale. Present membership 340; of 3. Additional officers and committees are to be selected later. The annual reports showed that there had been a net gain of three in membership. in the year and that the present membership is 340. The council has lost the following members by death in the past vear: George W. Whittlesey, ~ April 16, George F. Bentley April 22, Archie Mc- July 9, Rev. Edgar F. Clark July 21, Nicol May 16, William W. Sherman Robert Stevens November 13, Wales W. Clapp December 3, Herman D. Rallion December 8. e FIRE IN WOOD BOX At Tenement of Patrick Connelly at 50 Broadway. year| net gain An alarm from box 33, Union Square, sent in a t2.15 o’clock this (Friday) morning by Policemtn Myron O. Mor- gan called out the departhent for a small blaze in the third story apart- ments at No. 50 Broadway, occupled by Patrick Connelly and family. The fire was confined to the kitchen and started in a small wood box behind the kitchen range. The flames spread from the box to a nearby table, and also to thé mantleshelf behind the stove. No water was used, as th flames were extinguished in short or- der by chemical. The kitchen table was considerably damaged, as was also the mantle and the woodwork along one side of the kitchen wall. ‘The recall was sounded about ten [ninutes after the alarm had been sent n. Officer Morgan and Officer Henry Fenton saw smoke issulng from the third story of the building and upon investigating the cause discovered the fire. About the same time Miss Mar- garet Connelly was awakened by a crackling sound and aroused the fam- fly. Mr. Connelly attempted to extin- guish the flames with water, but the pressure was so low that he could not get water enough for effective results, Evangelist Going to Ridgefisld. Miss Carrie Viola Wilbur, the evan- gelist,( will go on Saturday to Ridge- fleld to conduct parlor meetings at the home of Mrs. Rev. Bryon and others. fle at Ridgefield Miss Wil- bur’ will be entertained at the Rock- well residence on Fast Ridge, the home of the late Nathan L. Rockwell. On May lst Miss Wilbur will proceed to East Woods to conduct revival ser- vices, Yacht Nightingale Sold. The yacht Nightingale, formerly owned by Mr. Hubbard of Norwich, has been traded for a 4 foot cabin to the Electric Launch Co—New Lon. don Globe. —— e Dress Rehearsal for Society Circus. A dress rehearsal for those who will take part in the circus to be conduct- ed at the armory Friday and Saturday evenings by the Y. M. C. A. and the Third company was held on Thurs- day eveninf at the armory. Those in charge of the arrangements have put in some hard work in preparation for the circus and no doubt the perform- ances will reflect their careful train- ing. An elaborate programme of some 25 or 30 attractions has been arranged for, At K. of C. Banquel Charter OQak council, Knights of. Columbus, held a_banquet Wednes- day night at Hartford in celebration of the thirtieth anniversary of the council. _The speakers included Mayor Joseph H: Lawler, James A. Flaherty of Philadelphia, Rev. W. A~ Keefe of Plainfield and William A. Mulligan of Thompsonville. 2 John M. Lee, aster of the fourth degree, was a guest at the banquet. Incidents in Society Miss Myra F. Parker has returned from a visit in Brookline, Mass. Miss Rosalie Bennett is visiting in Boston. > The Thursday Auction club met yesterday with Miss Bthel F. Worth. Mrs. J. Eldred Brown entertained the Wednesday Auction club this week Miss Josie McG. Alken winning the prize. l':i Caesare Guilimette and daugh- Wellville,” in pkgs. “There's one appears from THE WAY OUT Change of Food Brought Success and Happiness. An ambitious but delicate girl, after failing to go through school on ac- count of nervousness and hysteris, found in Grape-Nuts the only thing that seemed to build her up and furnish her the peace of health. “From infancy,” she says, “i have not been strong. Being ambitious to learn at any cost. I finally got to be High School but soon had to abandon my studies on account,of nervous pros- tration and hysteria, “My food did not agree with me, and 1 grew thin and despondent. Y could not enjoy the simplest social af- fair for I suffered constantly from nervousness in spite of all sorts of ‘medicines. “This wretched condition continued until I became interested in the let- ters of those who had cases like mine and who were being helped by eating Grape-Nuts, “T had little faith, but procured & pkg. and after the first dish I - enced a peculiar satisfied fe that 1 had never gained from any ordinary food. I slept and rested better that night and in e few days began to T Al o néw foul pedce and & new feeling of restfulness. In a few weeks, to my great joy, the headaches and nervous- ness left' me and life became t and hopeful. I resumed my studies and later taught ten monthe with ease —using Grape-Nuts every day. I am now the mistress of a happy home, and the old weakness has never returned.” Name given by Postum Co. Battie €reek. Mich. Read, “The Road to Rea- son. Ever read the above letter! time to a A time, aro genuine, -true; and full of new | EASTERN CONNECTICUT BANQUET Business Men of Norwich, New London, Willimantic, Putnam and Danielson Participated in Big Get-Together Event —President Howard Elliott of New Haven Road and Staff the Guests of Honor—Under Auspices of Eastern Connecticut Development Committee. X PRESIDENT HOWARD ELLIOTT No longer five separate organizations in Norwich, New London, Putnam, ‘Willimantic and Danielson, but a unit- ed whole banded together, was the summary in which Rev. Willlam S. Beard of Willimantic, described the feeling that prevailed after the highly successful first annual banquet held at the Wauregan house on Thursday eveping by the Fastern Connecticut Development committee for the civic associations of those five communi- ties. In every particular the banquet set a high standard for all similar gather- ings for this part of the state, in its notable guests, headed by President Howard Elliott of the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad com- pany, in mumbers, in decorations, mu- sical’ features and all that went to contribute to the complete sucsess of the affair which was so ably handled by the special committees of the Nor- wich Chamber of Commerce. Recéption Before Banquet. For the half hour from 7.30 to 8 be- fore the time for the banquet, there was a reception in the Wauregan house parlors for the ‘officers of the New Haven road who were the guests of the evening and included the following: Howard Elliott, president and chair- man of board of directors; A. R. Whaley, vice president; J. H. Tom- linson, Vice president; C. L. Bardo, general manager; A. S. May, treasurer; C. N. Woodward, general superintend- ent: A. W. Honywill, superintendent Midland division; L. H. Kentfleld, gen- eral freight agent; E. L. Wilson, as- sistant general passenger agent; B. L Spock, general solicitor; George Barnes, and Edward G. Riggs, éxecu- tive assistant. The following, with President Jo- seph T. Cruttenden of the development committee, served as the reception committee to introduce the citizens to the guests: Norwich—Frank H. Smith, James B. Shannon, Robert W. Perkins, Willis Austin, Charles H. Preston, William H. Cruickshank, president. New London—FEdwin C. Ford, Fred C. Chidsey, Edward C. Doton, E. D. Steele, president. ‘Willimantic—Jay M. Shepard, W. C. Norris, J. B. Fullerton, John C. Tracy, president. Putnam—Ernest C, Morse, John G. Johnson, L. O. Williams, C. 5. Andem, president. Danielson—N. D. Prinee, C. S. Fran- cls, John W. Gallup, F. E. Bitgood, president. At about 820 the line was formed to march into the dining room, where covers were laid for 238, and the ta- bles arranged in a new formation tham what has usually been followed. It proved an admirable arrangement, with ‘the head table at the northerly front end of the room, and seven tables ex- tending north and south through the room. Floral Decorations The floral decorations by Geduldig were of unusual beauty, with smilax studded with roses arranged behind the head table and baskets of roses and spring flowers profusely used on all the tables. Rosebud boutonniers were at each plate and a bank of palms was arranged at one end of the Toom behind which the orchestra was stationed. At Head Table. At the head table and the adjoining table at the west end of the room were seated the following: Joseph T, Cruttenden, Howard E liott, Rev. W. S. Beard, Willimanti Mayor T. C. Murphy, Norwich: Rev. C. H. Ricketts, Norwich; President E. D. Steele, New London; President C. 8. Amden, Putnam; Rev. J. Ro- meyn Danforth, New London; Frank H. Johnston, New Britain, president Connecticut 'Chamber wof Commerce; William H. Cruickshank, president Norwich Chamber of Commerce; Jo- seph C, Tragy, Willimantic, first vice president of committee; President F. E. Bitgood, Danielson; Herbert R. Branche, chairman publicity commit- tee; General Manager C. L. Bardo: Wiiliam A. Somers, Norwich; W. C. Norris, New London; E. C. Morse Putnam; N. D. Prince, Danielson; C. H. Preston, Norwich; Edwin C. Ford, New London; J. N. Sheffield, Willi- mantic: J._J.'Johnson, Putnam; C. S. Frances, Danielson; Robert W. Per- kins, Norwich: E. J. Riggs, Eosto) Fred C, Chidsey, New London; A. J. ey, J. B. Fullerton, Willimantic; F. J. Aubrey, Norwich; F. H. Smith, Norwich; J. A. Droege, J.W. Gallup, ‘Willis_Austin, A. S, May, J. B. Shan- non, C_ W, Woodward, Otto B. Wulf, A. W. Honeywill, C. J. Isbister, C. W. Tomlinsen, C. W. Pearson, Charies L Smith, A. Ernest Cherry, J, Farring- ton,, J. B, Vaughn, E. C. Jewett, Lp 0. 'wiiliams, Grace was sald by Rev. C. H. Rick- etts and the following menu was served in an expeditious manner that reflected credit upon the hotel staff: Grapefruit Cocktail. Cream of Celery Soup. Carbonatea Water. Schuehle’s Grape Juice. Celery. Oltves. Omar Cigarettes. Bofled Fresh Salmon. Hollandaise Potatoes. TRoast Philadelphia Capon with Dress- or, B st Aoy 3 French Rolls. 3 Al'swnx::d Cake: Gorgonzola Cheese. Crackers. ‘Demi-Tasse. Cigars. At each place wers mun.flmt’he elab orate a ©o] B i A b atian af Musical Programme. During the banquet hour the follow- ing musical programme was given by Swahn's and Drews' augmented or- chestra: March, The Norwich Chamber of Commerce, Swahn Overture, Morning, Noon and Night. Orchestra. Song, Good Night, Little Girl. Arthur Campbell. Selection, Adele. Orchestra. Waltz, Sari, Orchestra. Song, When Grown Up Ladies. Frank Racine. Operatic, High Jinks. Orchestra. Duet, Love. Messrs. Campbell and Racine. Popular Airs, Remie. Sons. Mr. Campbell, Pot-Pourri, Feast of the Flowers. Orchestra. Fantasia, National Melodies. Orchestra. The banquoters included 50 from Willimantic, 51 from New London, 20 from Danielson and 25 from Putnam, besides the Norwich men and spectal guests. Greetings from Terryville. During the serVing of the banquet, President Cruttenden announced that a telegram had just been received from the Business Men's assoclation at Terryville, assembled for its first an- nual banquet, sending greetings and wishing for a return of prosperity and the end of the war, 3 It was received with cheers and H. R. Branche and Charles W. Pearson were delegated to send a suitable re- ply. Cheers for President Elliott. There were more cheers in big vol- ume when President Elliott announced that all the New London men would be welcome to go back there on the special train which was to leave after the banquet to take the railroad offi- cers to New Haven, Wor’t Go Home Until Morning. Several enthusiasts added to their cheers by breaking out with snatches of We Won't Go Home Untll Morning. Postprandial, At 10 o'clock President Cruttenden rapped for order and the postprandial exercises began. Welcome from President Cruttenden. President Cruttenden expressed the welcome to the guests and acknowl- edged the invitation from the Norwich Chamber of Commerce through which this banquet was held and the efficient work of the committees as evident in the success of the banquet. Mayor | Murphy. He was applauded for_his remarks and as he introduced Mayor T, C. Murphy of Norwich, who responded as_follow: Mr, Toastmaster and Gentlemen: It is a great pleasure for me to be here this evening on this occasion, and in behalf of the city of Norwich and the Norwich Chamber of Commerce, 1 extend a hearty welcome to the members of the Eastern Connecticut Development committee and their in- vited guests. It is indeed a great honor and priv- ilege for us to have in our midst to- night S0 many able men to address us on the development of FEastern Connecticut. We, as you all know, are situated geographically between two large cities, namely Boston and New York, with ‘the Thames river and Long Is- land sound in our midst and a great railroad, whose main line extends from New York to Boston with branch lines extending over the greater part of New England. With such advantages as these, 1 can see no reason why Bastern Connecticut will not develop to a great extent in years to come. The interests of the railroad and ours are mutual, and with the united support of each and every one of us, the prosperity of Eastern Connecticut is_assured. I have no intention of making ex- tended remarks here this evening, as there are several speakers here who cheers for Willimantic before Toast- master Beard introduced President Frank H. Johnston of New Britain, president of the Connecticut Chamber of Cemmerce. Chamber of Commerce President. President Johnston spoke upon the' subject, Problems of a State Cham- ber of Commerce, holding the close attention of his hearers as he ad- dressed them as follows: During my term of office as presi- dent of the :Connecticut Chamber of Commerce, I have had such splendid assistance from the members of this live assoclation of yours that I have looked forward with much pleasure to meeting you and learning what there was in this atmosphere that inspired s0 much enthusiasm and downright hard work in your association, and 1 assure you that I appreciate the honor you have accorded me in inviting me to be present this evening as your guest, and in permitting me to assist you, if possible, in the broadening and developing of your work. It was with much regret I found that I was unable a_year ago to ac- cept an Invitation from the Norwich Business Men’s assoclation to meet with them at the annual banquet as I needed vour inspiration and knew you had plenty to spare, 1 have Been In the work long enough to know which associations are build- ed on permanent and solid foundations and which assoclations are determined to grapple with the real problems of their community and then study them until they are rightly solved. I believe that your association is S0 constructed and that in your pres- ident and officers you have broad- thinking men, ready at all times to glve up their time and thought in an unselfish desire to build up, develop and make community life better for all its citizens. Big Field for Work. There is a_tremendous field for you to work in, and to me it seems strange that the business man of the com- munity so little realizes the pawer that lies in his hands. The govern- ments of cities, of states, and this na- tion, are largeiy concerned with bus- iness questions and it certainly is time ;h:t you business men were on your job. It is a fact that most of the ineffi- clency of government is due to our leaving these all important business Problems to politicians and lawyers to solve, Someone has had to do it and usual the business man has been 30 Wwrapped up in trying to make a lfv- ing that he has thought he has had no me to waste in - A these bigger ques Business Men Waking Up. It is a very encouraging sign that he is finally waking up—compelled by the ever increasing “war” taxes, in- come taxes, taxes of every sort made necessary in many instances by in- effiglent and wastetul management of ouf municipal affairs. The men whom you have selected to manage these business affairs are not to be blamed If efficiency was not attained as they probably did the best they could without your help, but you and I certainly are to blame if we cannot or will not take up our indi vidual responsibility and see that the business man does his share. Efficiency and economy in government business will never come until the business men make it their Jaily duty to study policies and taki enforcing them. e It is truly sald, “If you think you have no time to give to the study-of public affairs on account of your ab- sorptlon in your business affairs, you Wil wake up some day with plenty of time for youw'll have no business.” Vihen you are willing to give up some of your time to these studles, don’t try and accomplish them ali alone, but get Into these associations and by cooperation, and a building up of strengtk, you will be surprised what can be accomplished. State Association Necessary. The business men of our cities and towns have practically realized for. some yvears that the state assoclation was becoming a necessity, but such movements are necessarily slow and {ake time and careful handling before ublic will accept of the work. S e We have made progress toward this public acceptance during these past 16 years, slow you may say, but— continually upward and onward un- Hl today with our forty live Cham- ber of Commerce and Business Men's associatiops—with our actual mem- membership of 6600 business men rep- Tesenting directly 16000 cltizens, I be- lieve thdt we have the largest and strongest body of active business men assoclated together, for business ef- ficlency that there is in any state in the union. With the fact established what are you going to do about it. Are you going to back it up and as- sist in solving these ig problems, or are you going to dodge them and léave them for the other man with more are better able to speak to you than I am, and I know that you are just as anxious to hear them as I am. I will simply say in closing that I hope we will all live for many years to hold in remembrance this pleasant occasion. Mayor Murphy’s remarks touched = popular chord as was evident by the greeting that was given him. Introduced the Toastmaster. The_toastmaster for the evening, Rev, Willlam S. Beard of Williman- tic, ‘was given an enthuslastic greet- ing s he was iniroduced by President Cruttenden as one who had come to Eastern Connecticut and found it to be the land of his opportunity and success, Pride in Eastern Connecticut, Rev. Mr. Beard pleased his hearers intensely as he assumed his position With a hopeful reference to the pros- pect that the time of industrial de- pression is past and that the bright sunshine of greater prosperity was about to shed its rays upon this sec- tion and this country in general. He went back into some of the early history of Eastern Connecticut, industrially, showing how the first saw- mill and first grist mill were located in New London, in _the middle of the 17th century, the #irst paper mill in the country 'in Norwich, and cotton and woolen and thread mills early in Eastern Connecticut. He mentioned briefly also the early leaders in East- ern Connecticut in educational and theological and philanthropic lines, as well as leaders in jurisprudence, the whaling _industry and transportation lines. /THis section, he pointed out, had produced men of sterling char- acter who had. borne their part al- Ways with honer in the history of our nation. 2 Prove Worthy of Our ‘Ancestors. He: drew the lesson that from this past we are to‘be the worthy suc- cessors of those who have played their part in such a prominent way before, §0d devoted a word to the farming ucational, industrial and” commerciai opportunities before Eastern Comnec- ticut, for right at our very doors are unutilized opportunities which demand a spirit of initiative and arousement and revival of the old ploneer spirit from the standpoint of friendly co- operation. Such associations as this Comimittes, e said were Bopetl gns committee, were. ns of the development of this spirit. Willimantic Seng and Cheer. _ * ‘Whiie the Willimantic pastor was speaking he wae interrupted at one point by ‘the delegation from Wil mantic_arising and singing a song to “Bill” Beard to the tune of America and giving this cheer: “Antic, Mantic, ‘Willlmantic: Oh yes we are yet on the ‘Willimantic.” time and less business judgment to o, If you are determined to do for yourselves through thmz ;m izations the time will come, soon or. late, when the general court of the State will Dass such measures as have ad your careful study and and discord the many »mu:!’-?'?n"fx cannot secure this approval, 'When it comes to a consideration of commercial legislation, the real legls- lative body of the state will be its business men. I know that this is the belief of many Of our hest business men of today and that our present chief executive, His Excellency Gov. Holcomb, would wel- come such careful consideration by the business men of this stats, of the many vexing problems that confs us at this time. S The Goal. It is toward this goal that we are working today and are endeavoring to enlist the hearty support of every thinking man in every community. We realize that it is a big work, and must be carefully built up, and that above all these decisions must repre- sent the best thought of all of our as. soclations rather than the projects of *Fne princival principal work of the past year has been the stirring up of the locas associations to a realization of thelr Tesponsibility to their community. In Cupying the e AAdtng meties oot ng the fleld, & meetings an banquets, but id to really mplfi With the important local problems and holding back real organization efficien~ cy. By changing to Chambers of Com- merce, broadening their scope and tak. ing up civic and municipal questions we have made wondérful progress during the year and it proves that the time had come for something bigger, and broader. ck of cooperation between local associations is one of the hardest ob- stacles to overcome, mainly because of busy men as officers instead of paid men on the jobs all the while, oo s e e e p a worl " 80 as 1o accomplish ts. 5 Legislative Measures. In concluding he ‘?bl: :It.h legisla- sald he belleved this legislature would grant their request. The state Chamber of Commerce al- 80 18 trving to secure the rivers of the state 1 pollution by sewage and hase soffie reason to think that this leglslature paying more heed to this request that any other legislature has done. It the business men of the state will cooperate, sald Mr. Johnston, they can build up not only their own communitics but the state at large. His sentiments were earnestly ap- plauded. Ten Years of New Haven. President Elliott was given a most enthusiastic greeting as the banquet- ters rose and applauded when he was Introduced by the toastmaster, He spoke upon the topic, New Eng- land and Ten Years of the New Ha ven Road. In his opening words, President El- liott said that several times within the last vear, because of pressure up- on his time he had been compeled to decline invitations to sit with this body- Since he had come with the New Haven road in the autumn of 1913 he had, in trying to explain the New England railroad situation, made nearly forty talks, both formal and informal, at various towns and cities in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and in New York city, and he was glad o have the opportunity to sgeak here tonight. t is pleasant on many accounts to be here in “Old Norwich Town,” set- tled long ago in 1859, and known by its| friends as “The Rose of New England.” He said and he quoted several lines of | poetry from Edmund Clarence Sted- man, a native of this cit: But apart from the beautiful loca- tion and satisfactory living conditions that exist here, the city is most im- portant in a material and industrial way. President Elliott went on to say. When the railroad first came here_in 1840 the annual output of the fac- tories was $1,200,000. Now you have a city of more than 30,000 people, nearly 100 manufacturing plants em- ploying in normal times nearly 5600 Dpeople—with capital of nearly $13,000, 000 and with an annual output of al most $10,000,000. These figures em- phasize the value of your city to the railroad and of the railroad to the city, Mew England Transportation Problem. As you know, the New England transportation problem has been and is est difficult and it is a question in hich ail of New England is interested —owners of the property, the millions Who use it and the employes. Meetings like this are most helpful to the officers of the railroad for they bring us 1n touch with those whom we are {rving to serve. We hope this meeting will be helpful to you in pe: sonally foregathering with the officers of tie railroad, the men who _are struggling with this most difficult problem. Your committee, from its name, deals with the development of Eastern Con- necticut. The company that I rep- resent 15 interested in that work and in its complex organization, is a De- veloping Ccmumittee not only for East- ern_Connecticut, but for all of New England. Some’of its most important lines of railroad and business centers are in Easiern Copnecticut and 1t may be interested to look back a little. The Old Norwich and Worcester. “'he idea of the old Norwich and Worcester road was conceived nearly (Continued on page seven.) BANQUET COMMITTEES. Men Who Did the Work That Made It Success. The Norwich committees in charge of the highly successful Eastern Con- necticut Delevolment banquet Thurs- day night were the following: Executive, W. A. Somers chairman, Frank H. Smith, F. G. Aubrey: print- ing and publicity, Herbert R. Branche chairman, A. Ernest Cherry, Charles W. Pearson; decorations, O. E. Wulf chairman, Otto F. Ernst, J. F. Smith; finance, Charles I Smith_chairman, John E. Fanning, Charles W. earson; transportation, C. J. Isbister chairman, J. E. Vaughn, Elmer C. Jewett. ROBERT M'AULEY WAS SUICIDE BY SHOOTING Body Found Thursday Behind Barn at Logger Hill. The dead body of Robert McAuley, Who has been missing from his home in Waterford since Monday, was dis- covered Thursday afternoon behind a barn in the vicinity of Logger HIill. Medical Evaminer Minor, who was notied, visited the scene of the find- ing and after making an examination pronounced death due to suicidal shooting. MecAuley, who was despon- dent over the recent death of his sis- ter, shot himself through the head. Wednesday and Thursday several searching parties scoured the entire southern end of the town, the village of Jordan and Pleasure Beach think- ing that the aged man might have strayed away. Several men continued to drag Jordan cove also, McAuley, who was employed at Gardner's ' quarry, has resided with his cousin, Mrs. Wilson Carroll, on the Niantic river road, since the death of his sister two weeks ago. Monday morning he left the Carroll home and went to his own abode and at 8 o'clock he was observed leaving the house. That was the last seen of him until Robert Bobsein came across the body Thursday afternoon. McAuley had gone into the woods and sent a bullet into his head. The body was In a kneeling posi- tion, he having dropped o his knees, apparently after firing the shot. The bushes held the body in that position until it was found. A 32 calfbre re- volver lay alongside the body. —_— AT THE AUDITORIUM. Awards Made in Tango Contest. One of the largest crowds of the sea.. son besieged the ticket office at the Auditorium theatre on Thursday ev- ening owing to the added attractfon of the tango contest for which a prize of $5 in gold was offered by the thea- ter management. Four couples were scheduled as contestants and _there was also a fifth couple, Billy Bedard of the West Side and Baby Edna of the comedy company who appeared in the tango. Louls Hull of this city and Miss Bichie Covey of the comedy company danced the one step. George Garvey and Miss Nellle Shea appear- ed in the hesitation while Michael Al- di of this city and Miss Gladys But- ler another of the theatrical _ girls danced the hesitatioh, and. Patrick! Fogarty and Miss A. Wendall gave an exhibition of the tango. The prize was divided between Mr. Garvey and Miss Shea and Mr. Aldi and Miss Butler. After the contest Be Vigorous, Strong and Healthy Begy's Nerve Aid Tablets Will Re- store Your Old-time Confidence and Ambition in a Short Time. 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Large Number of Guests Admired the Commodious Quarters. The handsome new club rooms of White Cross counc! 13, Knights of Columbus in the Sunlight building on Franklin street were thrown to tfe public in general for inspection on Thursday evening from 8 to 10 o'clock, and approximately 350 men and women took advantage of the opportunity to visit the council's home. The evening proved a very enjoyable one for all precent inasmuch as the house com- mittee had arranged an excellen musi- cal programme of vocal and instru- mental numbers and delicious ice cream and home made cake were serv- ed. The Tdeal Mandolin club comprising a score or more pieces, provided mu- sic throughout the evening. Miss Loretta Higgins was the accompanist for the singers whose programme was as_follows: Longing _(encore Perfect Day) John Sullivan; Mavais (encore Philosophy), Miss Alice Murphy: Absent (encore Sure, They Call It Ireland), John Ma ready; Spring (encore Sweet Katle), Miss Katherine Butler; I Hear _ You Calling Me (encore _ Little Brown Nest), Roderick F. Sullivan; In_the Time of Roses (encore Come Kiss Your Mammy Goodnight), Miss Lor- etta Higglns. Included in the visitors were Rev. J. H. Fitzmaurice, rector of St. Mary's- church, Rev. Myles P. Galvin and Rev. Thomas A. Grumbly both of St. Pat- rick’s church, Rey. John Landry of Baltic and Rev. W. A, Keefe of Plain- fleld and there were also visitors pres. ent from Jewett City, Fitchville, Bal- tic and visiting brothers from = New York. The handsome floral decorations were in charge of Moore. M. C. Hig- gins was master of ceremonies. The arrangements for the evening were In the hands of the house com- mittee, comprising M. -C. Higgins, chairman, H, D. Buckley, W. B. Har- rington, J. B. Sheridan, W. G. Casey, Thaddeus Leahy and J. A. Desmoud. Appreciate Firemen's Work. George W. Carroll has sent to Chief Howard L. Stanton a check for $50 with a lefter expressing his appre- clation of what the Norwich firemen did in handling the fire at the Carroll barn recently. Mr. Carroll in his let- ter sald that when he firgt saw the fire it hardly seemed pdBsible that anything could be done to save either the barn or the adjoining buildings, The. check will be added to the fire- men’s fund. The Thames Dyeing and Bleaching compeny, whose plant was destroyed by fire at Bartlett's a few weeks ago, has_recognized the excellent services rendered by the New London fire ap. paratus by sending Fire Chief Stan- ners a check for $100, with the request that this amount be divided between the two companies. — e BORN COWPERTHWAIT — In Wauregan, April 9, a daughter, Agne, to Mr. And Mrs. Arthur D. Cowperthwait. —— FERGUSON’S April is the month Diamonds . We Offer DIAMONDS . 1ty Brilliancy Tom Carroll and Miss Gladys Loyd gave a burlesque exhibition of the tan- go. The comedy company were again geen | nthe Hinkey Dee Girls and were given a big hand at all three perform- ances Thursday. g the movie programme were an- othel two reel instaliment of the Ex- ploits of Elaine and a Joker comedy, Fools and Pajamas, (ine second was the endeavar to have amount of wages exempt from at- tachment from 325 to $15 so as to gife merchants protection Playgrounds Annual Mesting, The officers of the Norwich Play- grounds association have called the. adjourned annual meeting for next Tuesday evening at the Board of Hunt reports will ba mads ana omcers e elected,