Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, December 11, 1915, Page 5

> NORWICH BULLETIN, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1915 ~ Week-End Specials SMALL FOWL - BIRLOIN STEAK BIRLION BUTTS . ROAST BEEF ..-.....- Q@ASABA MELONS .. | NATIVE TURKEYS FANCY DUCKS GUINEA CHICKENS ‘PiATIVE BROILERS, PERSIMMONS L, H. Cunliff Selected TANGERINES 40c FLORIDA ORANGES, 15 for 25¢ CELERY HEARTS, 10¢ GARDEN. SPINACH, 25¢ 'SOMERS R. R. AGNEW, M. D. Physician_and Surgeon Room 214 Thayer Building Norwich, Conn. Greeneville office: Office Hours: 12 2-4 p. -5 except Wednesday 7-8 Wednesday and Satur- and day evening: by Saturday appointment IT’S A NEW ONE! Homo Whole Wheat Wafer from RALLION'S ~FLOOR FINISHES Monarch Elastic Floor Finish, Lignite Floor Varnish, a quick drier and beautiful finish, Valspar, Floor Wax, Swiss Liquid Wax Floor Polish, Dustless Wax Floor Dressing, Oilkota for floors and lino- leum—dries over night. FRED C. CROV/ELL 87 WATER STREET Open Saturday Evenings o'clock. Lowney’s Chocolates BON-BONS IN POUND AND HALF POUND BOXES —AT— Dunn’s Pharmacy 50 MAIN STREET® ° THERMDS until § Carrafes Food Jars Bottles Lunch Kits Auto Sets Useful on the in the ; Home, 4 School, Boat, Shop, Hunting Trip. -Office. Especially appropriate and useful as a souvenir of Norwich. * THERMOS HEADQUARTERS The EATON CHASE Company 129 Main St., Norwich, Ct. Mail Orders Send for Catalogue. Filled. THE DEL = HOF! Plan . Ratos 75 conte per day and up HAYES BROTHERS. ' Telephons 1227. Sises 26-28 Broadway e Bulletin, Norwich, Saturday, Dec. 11, 1915. VARIOUS MATTERS Christmas comes two today. ‘weeks from Temperatures as low as 18 degrees were recorded yesterday morning. The light snow this week has given fox hunters a chance to track their game. Fifty printed caillng cards for 25 cents at The Bulletin office.—adv. Christmas wreaths and ropings of evergreens are beginning to appear in the stores. Children teasing for calendars are proving the annual pest in offices and stores. New arrival daily of fresh caught stock at Powers Bros.—adv. Methodist churches are planning the usual watch night services on New Year's eve. Local dealers are receiving large con- signments of fruit, oranges especiaily, for the holiday trade. It snowed hard for a short time early Friday morning, but only a sprinkling of white remained after the sun came up. Friday afternoon at the Junior league social at Trinity Methodist church the leaders were Miss Maynard and Miss Riley. Wellman C. Whitney test medium at the Spiritual Academy Sunday.— Aadv. Few of the boats in the blackfish fleet left the shore towns for several days. This week will bring the black- fish season to a close. The grammar grade of the Hicks Memorial school at Tolland has the banner for the highest attendance for November. The intertown banner also vemains with the school. The next meeting of the Connecticut branch of the French wounded emer- gency fund is to be held Tuesday af- ternoon, Jan. 4, at the home of Mrs. Robert L. Sanderson of New Haven. Mrs. Everett P. Barnes of Preston has two Dorotay Perkins roses in bloom. The Norwich store windows, in their holiday decorations, attract admiring crowds at every hour of the day, and the window dressers receive many compliments, especially from strangers in town. There is to be an all-day session in the Quakertown hall in Ledyard Sun- day, Dec. 19. Music will be furnished by an orchestra and vocal selections will be given. Interesting speakers have been engaged for the day. The national W. C. T. U, | mass meeting in Washington, D. C., to- morrow (Sunday), the 12th. Every city and town has been asked to hold like meetings for the adoption of the reso- lution for national prohibition. Beautiful Christmas cherries, also carnations, etc., Hunt's Greenhouses Phone 1130.—Adv. A petition for several weeks, tention of Mr. and superintendents of been submitted to Beckwith was dismis circulated about Groton asking for the re- Mrs. Beckwith as Spicer home, has | selectmen.’ M. | d a few months Norwi jewelers who are members of the Jewelers' Security alliance have | received. warning from that organiza- tion to ware of the operations of 0 take advantage uf the busy | hopping season to prey up- | | field con- | and oniy A new which will | ssent there | ate prison at Wethe 76 cell 1 occup! one prison, cell & «care for d, allotted to each. built At are 50 prisoners awaiting removal to the prison. i i The late Aaron Lucas is the orig- irandpa in_“Grandpa’'s Picture now on sale &t George A. Da- d Cranston and Co.’s—Ady At Hartford Thursday evening public lecture under the auspices of the Vincent de Paul society of St.| Patrick church Pl be: was sive n m A. Keefe being for ish poor. the of e At Thompsonville, Leona of Woodstock gave dress in th evening to sonville I on the work societies’ fai a H. 1 interes lding Tk he members of Thomp- ir association. He spoke | of the various agricultural s of the state. Healey The New London Horticultural so- ciety entered its eighth vear at an an- | nual meeting held Thursday evening. There are 107 active members and 18 associate members and the treasurer reported a balance of $130. Donald iller was elected president. The Western Union Telegraph com- pany has announced that after Dec, 10 | there is to be an_ extension of time for the filing of night letters. Night letters have been accepted only up to bidnight, but hereafter they will be accepted up to as late as 2 a. m. e The artistic Day-Craft dainty and useful articles of needle- work and cut leather, handkerchiefs, aprons, stamped linens, platinum prints, calendars, cards, at the Wom- an's Exchange. Lunch served in the Tea room.—Adv. novelties, The public utilities commission has ordered a hearing in the matter of the petition of the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad company for the approval of taking two parcels of land in Groton, to be held at the capitol Tuesday, Dec. 21, at 11.30 a. m. ‘When Mrs. Henry W. Hulbert enter- tained the Foreign Missionary society | of the Groton Congregational church at the parsonage in Groton Friday after- noon Mrs. William M. Zumbro of Ma- dura, India, who recently returned to Norwich from the foreign field, ad- dressed the meeting. CHINAMEN 1 N FIGHT. Business Argument Brougkt Two to Blows—Chariie Yip Under Arrest. Charlie Yip, who runs a laundry on Thames street near the Thames square corner, was arrested on Broadway Fri- day night about 830 o'clock by Police- man Patrick Murphy charged wita beating his_brother, who goes by the name of Yip Wong aund works te laundry with Chariie. Yip Wong bore marks on his face to show where Charlie had landed his blows. Charlie explained to the po- lice that his brother was not running the laundry in a way that suited him and the beating was intended to ad- monish him to correct his methods, In the presence of thousands of peo- ‘ple, Pdpe Benedict held a public con- &istory. The Canadian government has taken over 10,000,000 bushels of oats. will hold a | PERSONALS Miss Catherine A. Plunkett Bridgeport for a short stay. Mr. and Mrs. L. Wheeler of Norwich were in Moodus Wednesday. Miss Louise S. Nichols has returned is in at Norwich. Miss Juila Sayles of Ekonk besan this week to attend the commercial school in Norwich. Mrs. Robert Campbell of Norwich has been in Moosup, the guest of her sister, Mrs. Charles West. Mrs. Ernest L. Newbury of Norwich has returned after a brief visit with ?lr,d and Mrs. Vine Starr of Water- ford. Mrs. William Brooks of Hartford is spending a few days at the home of her sister, Mrs. Carl Manniere, of Gales Ferry. Miss Corinne Quimett and William Gaffney of Wauregan were at Norwich early in the week to visit Mr. Gaff- ney’s mother, who is a patient at the Backus hospital. TO GIVE INSTRUCTION FOR PROSPECTIVE CITIZENS Special Classs to Be Formed After Christmas Under School Board Au Ppices. School Superintendent E. J. Graham has plans in the making for a special class to be conducted after Christmas, in connection with the night_ school, for the purpose of studying and giving instruction in how o become citizens of the United States. The United States department of education is taking a particular in- terest in this work and now makes a practice of furnishing to school su- perintendents the names of all for- eigners who come to a town, sending a monthly list. Cards announcing the formation of the class will be sent to all whose names are reported to him through the department and a special effort will also be made to bring into the class all persons who have already made applications for citizenship. Two or three nights a week will be devoted to the class which will take up the matter of how to take out the first and second papers for citizenship and how to prepare to qualify before the examiners. CHRISTMAS SALE WILL BRING GOOD PROCEEDS. Held With Entertainment at St. James’ Church, Poguetanuck. Thursday evening in connection with the Christmas sale given by the Women’s Guild society of St. James’ church, Poquetanuck, an oyster sup- per was served and an_entertainment given. Through the efforts of the president, Mrs. Alice Weeks, and earn- est workers of the parish and society large profits will be realized. The supper tables were decorated with laurel leaves and other cheery Christmas decorations. The supper committee comprised Mrs Alanson Fuller, Mrs. Herbert Spicer, Mrs. Geo. Murphy, Mrs. Albert Williams, while Mrs. Henry Hart, Mrs. Bert Williams, Mrs. Robert McClure and Miss Nettle aroli acted as waitresses. Mrs. Louise Meed, Mrs. Arthur Rob- inson and Mrs. Irving Rogers, presid- ed at the fancy table at which Christ- mas novelties were on sale. The en- tertainment was in charge of Mrs. Alice Weeks, chairman, Mrs. Charles D. Geer, Mrs. William McKelvey. The programme follows: Mrs. Fred Miller, Mrs. Arthur Smith, a Olice McKelvey, ter Tarbox. They Rhine and The Va Gallup. Bernice Wilcox, Will- and Lester Smith: chor- mita, In the Gloaming and The sldier's Farewell: song, Christmas i little Miss Margaret Mil- Miss Hulda and Williams, and sketch, ) songs, Mrs. Spanglel Geer pre- Louise M Olive McKelvs Grace Willard Mitchell and Mrs D. Geer: chorus, Star Banner. Mrs. Charles D. sided at the piano. The memt: of the chorus were in cld quaint costumes and the four Young ladies who sang the Christmas s were gowned in white frocks blue and white butterflies in hair. The eight maids who sang Bells, were dressed in white ld and silver star trimmings. The song, Christmas Buying, by lit- le Miss Margaret Miller was given ef- Smith: Son. fectively. The Christmas songs given by the four yvoung ladies were taken from the Christmas Cantata, The { Spirit of Christmas and_the solo was sung by Miss Hulda McKelvey and s taken from the same cantata. rles D. Geer was mu: al direc- d he rendered three solos. The Tair was a big success and _the church will be profited by it. Rev. Leavitt Serbourne is pastor of the church, RECOMMENDED FOR ADMISSION TO BAR. Bar Two Candidates Before County Association. t a meeting of the county bar as- sociation here on Friday morning be- fore the superior court came in, it was voted to recommend Charles Walker Cassidy of Norwich and Frederick H. Race, Jr., of Franklin as proper candi- dates to try the state examinations for admission to the New London County_bar. Mr. Cassidy was recommended by John P. Huntington in whose office Mr. Cassidy is a student and the name of Mr. Race was presented by A. M. Brown as Mr. Race is a student in the office of Brown & James. Mr. Cassidy has studied in Harvard Law_school and Mr. ace is a graduate of the New York Law school. Attorney S. S. Thresher presided at the mceting. Paid Up Personal Tax. Tax Collector Thomas A. Robinson has his office at the town hall open until § o'clock Friday evening in or- der to accommodate those who had Inot paid thelr personal tax of $2. An iday Friday and ir the evening there iwas quite a steady stream of delin- {quents who were anxious to get un- der the wire before the Jast bell rung. The tax collector wili now hand the remaining names of delinquents to the prosecuting attorney as the law di- rects. Williaw Foda o 370 Asylum strest has xo'd nis residence there to o man from Three Rivers. Mass., who jis to occupy 3t and Mr. Bode has pur- icbased frcra Mrs. Ela L. Chapman, widow of Williat Chupman, the residence at 172 Laurel HiZ avenue. He is to make his home t% moving to his new pi Fell Against Williem Msyfield, 2 nsgro, was ar- restez in i‘rankln squace _ Friday night by Follcemen Fatrick Murphy, after Moyfiold had fallen sgainst and broken a window at Rumford’s mar- ket in the Young building. Mayfield was charged with intoxication and in- jury to private property. to Hartford after spending a few weeks MANCHESTER UNITY PLANS BIG DAY Class Initaition of About 50 Here Next Saturday—Evening Parade and Welcome From Mayor Murphy—Grand to Attend—Degree Work by Bridgeport Lodge Officers Team. - Saturday, December 18, will be a red letter day in the history of Hugh Os- good lodge, No. 6920, I. O. O. F, chester Unity, for on that day Grand Lodge officers of the United States, the state officers and many visiting Erothers from surrounding towns will participate in the big class initiation to be held in Olympic hall. The lodge members made final arrangements for the day at their business meeting in Germenia hall Friday evening, Noble Grand Arthur_Pickering, presiding. It is expected that delegations from Westerly, New London, Waterford, Baltic, Plainfield, Moosup and Sterl- ing lodges will attend and His Hon- or Mayor Timothy C. Murphy, will welcome the visiting brothers to the Rose of New England. Preceding the initiatory exercises which are to be carried on by the de- gree team of Abraham Lincoln lodge, Bridgeport, there is to be a big pa- rade. The parade will line up in front of the Germania hall on She tucket street and headed by Tubb's full military band will march through Main street , to _Burnham square counter-march to Franklin street, up Willow street, down Broadway, along Main to Washington square and then to Olympic hall, Water street, where the fifty or more candidates will be Initiated into the mysteries of 0dd Fellowship. Refreshments will be served and arrangements are being completed for the entertainment of | the visiting 0dd_Fellows. Three applications for membership were recelved and accepted at _ the meeting on_Friday night and officers were placed in nomination for the election in January. Visitors were present from the New London and Baltic lodges. After the business session the whist tournament was continued, Samaritan lodge of Baltic playing against Os- zood lodge and the exciting finish re- sulted in a draw, 6 to 6. WOMAN’S RELIEF CORPS ELECTS ITS OFFICERS Chooses Mrs. Mabel E. George Pres- ident for Next Year. At the Buckingham Memorial on Friday afternoon. Sedgwick Woman's Relief corps, No. 16, held its annual meeting, whick. was called to order at 3 o'clock by President Grace H. Man- ning, One new member was voted in_and the election of officers was held with the following result: President, Mabel E. George: senior vice president, Josephine E. Hiscox; junior vice president, Jennle E. M Kee: treasurer, Gertrude B. Tootil chaplain, Mary E. Beswick; conductor, Lillian E. Brewster; guard, Annie E. ‘Woodman; delegates to the state con- vention were elected as follows: First, Emily E. Dolbeare; second, Lena Pu- kallus, third, Gertrude E. Johnson; first alternate, Olive L. Bullard; sec- ond alternate, Grace A. Fillmore; third alternate, Grace Stetson. The tellers were Marietta Wright, Nellie E. Bailey and Lillian Johnson. As the next meeting would regularly fall on_the Friday before Christmas, it has been decided to hold the next meecting on Friday of next week in- stead, when the date for the installa- tion of officers will be decided upon. The corps learned during the meet- ing with deep regret of the death of one of their members, Mrs. Solon A. Moxley, which had occurred that morning. She had been a member for several years past and had always been greatly interested in the meeting and_enjoyed attending them though holding no office. Her fellow mem- bers had appreciated the assoclation which her membership gave and it was with a feeling of personal loss that the news of her death was re- ceived. FAREWELL GIFTS MADE TO JOHN FLYNN Upon Leaving Mill at Warren Where He Was Master Mechanic. Under a Warren date line, the Wor- cester Telegram of Tuesday st said: John Flynn, E: Main street, has resigned as_ master mechanic at Sayles and Jencks' woolen mill and wili return to his home in Norwich, Conn. He was given a surprise party to- night in the parlor of the Hotel Rams- dell. He was presented a black tr: eling bag and a blue silk umbrella by David Demp: TRIPLE LINK WHIST. Enjoyable Social Evening at Odd Fel- lows’ Hall—Prize Winne The Triple Link whist given Friday evening in Odd Fellows' hall had 10 les playing through the evening and an enjoyable social affair for those present. On the scores that were made the committee awarded the prizes as fol- Firsts, Miss Margaret St. John, 1k umbrella; Mr. Prodell, 57, gold pin: seconds, Mrs. Robert J. ne, box of stationery: Willlam McClafferty, pair of suspenders. Refreshments were served at the close of the whist. Express Companies Join in Early Shipment Advice. ng with the rush that the post e department, particularly the par- cels post, experiencos at this time of the vear, the local express com- panies are anticipating and beginning to feel the pressure of holiday bus- e managers and clerks in the lo- cal offices are advising their custom- ers and the public in general to send express packages early for mutual sat- isfaction as to promptuess of deliver: and ease in handling the business. Norwich Mormons Wil Attend Con- vention. Referring to _the state Mormon con- vention at New Haven tomorrow (Sunday), a New Haven paper says: Mission President Walter P. Monson of New York and Conference Presi- dent Hugh A. Wright of Idaho will have charge of the meeting; also elders and lady missionaries from Provi- dence, R. I, and Hartford, together with the members from Waterbury, Bridgeport, Norwich, New Britain and other New England citles. Baby Badly Scalded. The year-old baby of Willlam Smid- dy’s housekeeper at Uncasville, was terribly scalded Wednesday morning. She was toddling after her kitten and fell against the heater, letting the boiling water out on her. Her mother ran with her in her arms to Mrs. Phillips, a near neighbor, where they found her injuries too bad to be eased by home remedles, so a hurry call was sent to Dr. M. E. Fox. The baby was scalded all over one shoulder, arm, chest and leg. Notice of Appeal Filed. Notice of appeal to the supreme court was filed on Friday with the clerk of the superior court by Attor- ney C. W. Comstock, attorney for the plaintiff, in the case of Sherwood G. Avery against Dwight Spicer and others. In the superior court here on Thursday the jury brought in a ver- dict for the defendant. The suit was brought for $1,000 damages on ac- count of some wood that was cut on land in Bozrah. Morrison Estate About $75,000. In the probate court on Friday the will of the late John H. Morrison was admitted to probate and Frank J. King and Henry W. Tibbits were named as appraisers. Mrs. Mary J. F. Heinekamp of Baltimore qualified as executrix of the will. It is said the estate amounts to about $75,000, and it conmsists of money in banks and bonds. About 30 people are remembered with sums of $500 and $1,000. OWNS HOLMES BLOCK FOR FOURTH TIME Street John L. y Buys Frank Property Once More. What was formerly known as the Holmes block, Nos. 308-324 Franklin street, has again changed hands, hav- ing been purchased by John L. Riley, of No. 218 West Thames street. This is the fourth time that Mr. Riley has owned the block, he having sold it three times previous to purchasing it this week from Antone Colletti. The present occupants will be allowed to retain their tenements. It is a row of two-story brick dwell- ing houses extending from the corner of Chestnut street northerly and con- taining 13 tenements and a store. FOR CHRISTMAS TREE. of St. Patrick’s Church Con- tribute For Holiday Feature. Ladi The following ladies have contrib- uted to a Christmas tree in St. Pat- rick’s church assembly hall at the church: Mrs. M. H. Donahue, Mrs. Wholley, Mrs. T. C. Murphy, Jas. Canty, Mrs. J. B. Shannon, Mrs. C. McNamara, Mrs. M. V. Murphy, Mrs. George Madden, Mrs. Sarah Hiil, Mrs. Jos. Connors, Mrs. George W. Mansfield, Mrs. James Fenton. Mrs. P. H. Harriman, Mrs. T. Burns, Mrs. D. J. McCormick, John Bowman, Mrs. D. T. Shea, D. J. Haves, Mrs. D. J. Twomey, Mrs. J. C. Keegan, Mrs. C. Wright, Mrs. William Disco, Jr., Mrs. C. K. Bailey, Mrs. Frank Sylvia, s. P. J. Bat- tersgy, Mrs. Alex Jordan, Mrs. James Egan, Mrs. George Linton, Mrs. Will- iam Egan. : Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Daniel Shields, Mrs. William McMahon, Mrs. Thomas Craney, Mrs. D. T. Shahan, Mrs. Richard Powers, Mrs. James Malcney, Mrs. P. A Brown, Mrs. Edwin Edwards, Mrs. Charles Henault, Mrs. William Me- Knight, Mrs. Charles Lec, Mrs. Ed- ward Fitzgerald, Mrs. Alec Disco, Mrs. John_A. Beady, Mrs. John Fleming, Mrs. Nellie Sullivan. Mrs. Henry Buckley, M Corcoran, Mrs. E. Kilk Royal Holmes, Mrs. D. H. Mrs. John R. Tarrant, Mrs, Reice, Mrs. M. C. Higgins, Miss O'Neil, Mrs. Edward Comerford, Nonie' King. Mrs. J. J. Corkery, Mar, ne. The Misses Bowler: M. Stanley, Mrs, James Frances Kinkead Drew, . Counihan, John Shugrue, Mrs. William M : Mrs. John King, Mrs. John Don- ahue, Mrs. James Casey, Mrs. Agnes Sullivan, Miss Katherine Sullivan, Mrs. William Ward, Mrs. Thomas Cum- mings, Mrs. P. J. Morley, Miss Cath- erine * Cummings, Mrs. Daniel C. Youns, Mrs. Eugene “arthy, M P. Goods, Mrs. Joseph Fanning, Miss H. Steinkamp, Miss J. Kelleher, Miss A. Bresnan, Miss A. Sheehan, M Alice Flynn, Mrs. Thomas Nagle, M Charles Doherty, Mrs. John J. Slat- tery, Mrs. T. H. Beckley, Mrs. John J. Burke, Mrs. Frank Disco, Mrs. J. Edward Driscoll, Miss Ellen Leal Mrs. Caroline Ford. Mrs. Daniel Drew, Mrs. Katherine Brennan, Mrs. Herman Case, Mrs. nnifred Clabby, Mrs. Joseph Con- nor, Sr. Mrs. Thomas Brock, M John Murphy, Mrs. Martin Sulliv: Mrs. Timothy Gailivan, Mrs. Michae Murphy, Mrs. Patrick Kelley, Mrs, John Holland, the Misses Connerton, the Misses Kirby, Mrs. S. McGee, the Driscoll, Mrs. William Hagerty, cis Harper. Mrs. Nellie Tan- John Ansel, Miss Dora Por- Mrs. William Murphy, Mrs. Steiner, Mrs. Herbert Lamphere, Stephen Kehoe, AMrs. William Mrs. Samuel Goldstein, Mrs. John Lavalle, Mrs. Philip_Spellman, Mrs. J. J. Desmond, Miss Nellie Mc- Cloud, Miss Ella Fanning, Mrs. Alec Kilroy, Mrs. John Lee, Miss Minnie Fitzgerald, Miss Eila McCabe, Mrs. George F. Lord. Mrs. James Harrington, the Misses Lyons, Mrs. R. F. Sullivan, Mrs. Dan fel Maher, Mrs. George Mahoney, Mrs. Charles McNamara, Mrs. James F Mullin. Mre. James Mahoney, Mrs. Ed- ward Kirby, Mrs. John Crawford, Mrs. John Marra, Mrs. John McIntyre, Mrs. P. Coleman, Sr. Mrs. M. McGarrity, ner, telance, John Mrs. Somers, Alr Mrs. C. Pincus, Mrs. D. Dowling, Miss Mary “O'Neil, 'Mrs. James O‘Connell, Mrs. Daniel ‘Murphy, Mrs. W. Regan, Mrs. M. Ritchie, Mrs. Joseph Callahan Mrs. Edward Madden, Mrs. E. Aubrey, Miss Maud Gallivan, Miss Katherine Gallivan, Miss Nora Dunlevy, Mrs. M. Fagan, Mrs. L. Millea, Miss Irene Walsh, Mrs. James McGrory, Mrs. Daniel Barry, Mrs. Willlam Farrell, Mrs. Joseph Sheridan, Mrs. H. McIn- nis, Mrs. F. Edwards, Mrs. John Flynn, Mrs. John Winters. Miss Esther Craney, Mrs. Thomas Leahy, Mrs. John Cunningham, Mrs. Charles Smith, Mrs. James O'Neil, Miss Mary Rogers, Mrs. Joseph Pfeif- ter, Mrs. M. J. Conroy, Mrs. M. B. Ring, Mrs. S. Sabourin, ‘Mre. John T. Shea, Mrs, Patrick Shea, Mrs. John Skelly, Mrs. J. B. Caron,’ Miss Annie Sullivan, Mrs. Joseph Marshall, Mrs. W. K. Tingley, Mrs. Edward Walsh, Mrs. Timothy Gallivan, Mrs. Joseph Shannon, Mrs. John Murphy, Miss Josie Drew, Miss Marcella Reilly, Miss Julla Skelly, Miss Bila Broderick, Mrs. James Sherry, Mrs. Nate Murphy, Mrs. Jere Crowley, Mrs. . Curran, Mrs. James Cronin, Mrs. L. Bassett, Mrs. G. Taylor, Mrs. James Woods, Mrs. Thomas Morlarty. Will Lead Bible Class Discussion. Six members of the City Bible class for men are to lead a discussion ata its session at noon on Sunday at the Central Baptist church. The question to be discussed is, Can Christianity ~ Successfully Combat Heredity ? Col. C. W. Gale Is president of the class, Rev. Dr. J. B. Slocum, leader, and E. Y. Messinger, secretary. SISy (R L S PRETTY COSTUMES AT MILITARY COS’ MASQUERADE Two Prizes Were Awarded—Dance Programme Made Delightful Eve- ning. Although not so largely attended as the committees in charge expected, thi masquerade dance held at the state armory Friday evening by the Third company, C. A. C. Fifth company, C. C. and the Spanish War Veterans, was a very enjoyable event. Unique and original costumes were much in evidence and several were exception- ally pretty. Among the more notice- able were Turkish harem girls, fairies gliding here and there, an Uncle Sam girl, a’ western_girl, Spanish girls, Co- lumbia, Uncle Sam ‘and several clowns. The dance programme, the music being furnished by Swahn's full or- chestra, comprised 18 numbers and in- cluded the waltz, two-step, one-step, lanciers, quadrille and fox trot. The grand march was led by P. C. George A. Turner and Mrs. M. J. Turner, the 100 couples present falling in behind. The prizes for the best costumes went to Miss Anna P. Driscoll of North Main street, who appeared as a harem girl, and Nicholas N. Amato, | who masqueraded as Uncle Sam. The prizes were handsome umbrel- las, and they were presented by P. C. Q. Smith. ‘The committees in charge follow: General _committee—Spanieh ~War Veterans, P. C. Frank Q. Smith, P. C. George A. Turner and Comrade Ansen Grover; "Third company, C. A. C. Lieut. iilliam R. Denison, First Sergt. Benjamin Brewster and Corp. Charles Morse; Fifth company, C. A. C., Lien Walter Simpson, First Sergt. John M- Neely and Priv. James Isbister. Decorating committee—P. C. George A. Turner, Lieut. Denison and Lieut. | Simpson. Programmes—Sergt. John McNeely. Refreshmeny stand—Comrade Anson Grover. Checking—Comrades and Al Thorpe. Doormen—Q. M. Sergt. William H. Covey and Lieut. W. R. Denisor The boxes were attractively dec- orated, blue prevalling, and American flags were used to advantage in the decorating of the armory. John Sauter DIVORCE CASE CONTINUED FOR OTHER WITNESSES All in Court Were Relatives—New London Woman Given Decr At the superior court short calen- dar session here on Friday morn- ing Charlotte Champlin Allen of New London secured a divorce from J. E Allen of New London on the ground of adulter: The plaintiff and defendant were married on July 21, 1902 and the of- fenses upon which the petition was brought were committed, it was claimed. between January _1st _and September 24, 1914, with Belle Will- iams at New Lordon. The mother was given the custody of her two children, a girl of nine years old and a boy of seven years old. Attorney Clayton B. Smith pre- sented her case before the court in which Judge William L. Bennett, pre- sided. Mrs. Allen testified that they were married secretly at Greenport in 1592 nd_all their married life was passed in New London. She left him two years ago and went to live with her parents because he beat her. Then they made up and lived together again, at one time in Willimantic. She had also lived with her husband’s mother. In June of 1814 Mrs. Allen said that Belle Williams appeared and her hus- band went away and was away for hs, but he returned one Sun- ing, penitent, and cried and said he wouid not o with Belle Wil- liams any more. ¥ Mrs. Allen left her husband e she did not want to take the chance of living with such a man, she told the court. She testified to the way he beat her many times and to his drinking habits. Their two children, siie said, are with her parents, who help to support the children. Ruel Strickland Baker of New Lon- don, Mrs. Allen’s father, told of his daughter coming home with black eves and of the way he was helpins to support the children. He said the on husband is now in New London, but he_knows little about him. That the husband is now living in one of the Redden houses in New Lon- don was the testimony of William M Redden and he said that he believes the name of the woman Allen is liv- ing with is Belle Will Policeman_ Charle tified that Belle Williams is a won of poor character and he had = Allen with other women of poor rep- utation. Frank W. Decker corroboro- rated the testimony that Allen,is now s with the Williams woman and said also that he had tried to get Al- len to reform and pay somethinz for the support of his wife and family, as he earns $27 a week, but Allen told him he thought more of the Williams woman than his own family. Needs More Evidence. The divorce petition of Ethel M. Wilson against Albert H. Wilson, both of Stonington, was brousght before the court by Attorney H. I. Rathbun. She sought divorce on the grounds of cru- elty. Mrs. Wilson testified that their mar- riage took place in December, 1912, but they parted last May. They had lived with Mr. Wilson's parents and he was in the motion picture business. A year after their marriage he besan to drink to excess and threatened to knock his wife’s block off when she remonstrated with him. He often ed as though crazy drinking whiskey and struc her. Her mother, Mrs. Emeline Noyes Wheeler, testified that for a year after their marriage Wilson seemed to be 1l rizht, but that after he got to drinking he was brutal towards his » beating and kicking her. The R that she was often up id until 2 o'clock in the morning because Wilson was drunk and making a row in the house. At times it took a stronz man to hold him down. The_attorney informed the court that Wilson had been twice married before he married this petitioner. One of his wives died in Willimantic and the other divorced him. These were the only witnesses, though Attorney Rathbun told the court that he had expected other wit- nesses to be present, but they were not in court. Judge Bennett continued the case, as he said he needed the testimony of other witnesses than relatives. Another divorce case that was on the list, Manuel Gonsalves vs. Amelia Gonsalves, was continued for the third time because of the illness of a wit- ness. SERVICE MEDAL TO LIEUT. FRANK Q. SMITH Gold Medal in Recognition of 20 Years in State Mili Lieut. Frank Q. Smith of the Third company, C. A. C., on Friday, received his twenty vear State old medal in recognition of twenty years of service in the state militia. Lieut. Smith has served over 21 years, but he only re- cently made application for his gold medal. Handkerchief Shower. Mrs. M. M. Hitchon of Main street tendered a_handkerchief shower to Mise Mary Bidwell in honor of her ap- proaching marriage to Clinton Hig- dy. Bridge was played and refres! ments were served by the Misses Elalne Hitohon and Mlildred Gibson. NORWICH MERCHANTS FIND CHRISTMAS TRADE GOOD. Cold Snap Started the Buyers On Fri- day and Presages Busy Times From = Now On. " Nowhere east of Hartford or west of Providence is there a greater dis- play of Christmas goods, as .well as staple lines of wearing apparel for both men and women, than that which graces the show windows of Norwich stores and local merchants are very optimistic over the Christmas trade this year, which will start in in earn- est today. That Norwich is the logi- cal trading place for all the surround- ing towns is invariably the opinion ot the many wl for the quality of the goods and the attractive displays are com- ‘mendable for a city much larger than the Rose of New England. The local merchants have taken more pains in the selection of their goods and the arrangement of their window attrac. tions than ever before and the variety from which the Christmas shopper may select his list of holiday gifts is Friday, the first really cold day of the season, ted the ball rolling and on a holiday appear- ance. there has been a brisk demand for the ever acceptable gifts, handkerchiefs. suspenders, _gloves, sweaters, manicure sets, Christmas books. perfumery. jewelry of all kinds and tovs and ail the merchants are preparing for an y busy two weeks, bekinning today. “Our Christmas trade is ter than this time last year,” said one | of the leading merchants Friday after- noon and a dozen others when asked | how their trade compared with that of last year replied in the same opti- mistic vein. We're doing more business than ever and we're looking for a big Christmas rush. said the manager of one of the leading Main street cloth- ing ang furnishing stores. When ask- | ed as to whether the out of town trade was coming in to any great extent, another business man said that al though it was a little early for the country shopper those who did come in had money and were paying cash for their purchases. A Main Street clothing merchant said that he noticed more people making mental lists of their Christ- mas gifts on Friday than any day this season and according to his opinion this is zoing to be a big month in the trading line. The shop early spirit is the right fdea, said another retailer, and it seems to prevail to a large extent, es- pecially among our home trade. By shopping early the Christmas gift seekers avoids the rush and gets the pick of evervthing. The Christmas eve shopper gets the odds and ends and very often leaves the stores dis- satisfied with his or her purchase and returns home tired and disgusted and lacking in the Christmas spirit that should prevail above evervthing else at_this particular time of the vear. Of course we get the out of town buyers from this section of Eastern Connecticut, was the way one dealer expressed it. They know that the way to get what they want is to go where it is kept and they come to Norwich stores because thev know Norwich stores can supply their wants. OBITUARY. Mrs. Solon A. Moxley. At 645 o'clock Friday morning Janette Crandoil, beloved wife of Solon A. Moxley, died at her home, No. 120 Broadway, with cardiac_bron- chitis, which developed last Sunday with a severe cold, although she had been in poor health for some time. Mrs. Moxley was the daus Nathan R. and Emeline_Wilcox Cran- dall and was born at Pendleton Hill vears ago. When a young women she was united in marriage with John F. Corey, who was employed as a ma- chinist in the C. B. Rogers shop. He went to the big Boston conflagration as assistant engineer of Wauregan ven bet- Steam Fire Engine company. Imme- diately after he returned home he was prostrated by smallpox and died Dec. 5, 18 A’ daughter dled with the same diseas For many years following r. Corey's death, Mrs. Corey supported herself and her son as a dressmaker 4, she was united Solon A. Moxle; and on March 21, in marriage with who survives her. The ceremon: performed by Rev. Peter C. Wrigh then pastor of the Central Baptist urch. i Mrs. | Moxley was the last of v, is survived also . who the common pleas leaves two grand- Hilton Corey and and _leaves A. Stanton Howard, G. Fran by a son, J. sistant clerk court. ildren, Grace Marshall three niec and Norwich. i of She also Herbert Corey, Mrs. George Arthur nd Mrs, n, D. C. Mrs. Mary Rogers, died in this ci of Was| Moxley, Fr nk Moxley was a member of the | Baptist church, the Ladies’ . the Progressive M gwick Wom- and sympa- thet large circle of friends. She always | took a deep interest in her church and | was an energetic and active worker in the organizations of which she was a member. She delighted in her home and gave it whole-hearted serv! a devoted mother and loyal helpmat to her husband. Her memory will be cherished in a wide circle of admiring triends. H | Incidents In Society Galiaudet of Huntington Dr. place two. E. F. is in St. Louis for a week or Miss Louise eech has returned after a stay of several days in New York. Frederick J. Huntington entertained at dinner at his home on Broadway Friday evening. Mrs. Luciue Briggs gave a dinner of eight covers Wednesday evening at her home on Broadway. Miss Anna L. Ely of Washington street is in Schenectady, N. Y., to pass the holidays with her brother, W. G. Ely, and family. Humphreys’ Seventy: to Homeopathic treatment, can &6 celerate the action of “Seventy-seven” by alternating with Number One. “Seventy-seven” at the first feeling of a Cold—lassitude. ¥ For Grip, Influenza, COLDS Accelerated Action Those who do not respond quickly . 4 resuits, take To get the best 3 If you wait until you begin o cough and sneeze, have sore thromt, - and influenza, it may take longes : A small vial of pleasant pellets, . fits the vest pocket. . and $1.0, mailed. at all druggists or ' Medicine Co., New York. CUMMINGS & RING Funeral Directors and Embalmers 337 MAIN STREET, Oppasite Post Office "Phone 321-2 Lady As FERGUSON’S 239 Main St. Franklin Sq. Humphreys’ Ho 156 William s Large Assortment of DIAMOND LAVALLIERES Fancy Stone LAVALLIERES BRACELET WATCHES FERGUSON'S Franklin Square DR. SHAHAN Marion Block, 326 Main Street SPECIALIST on Diseases of the Stomach and Rheumatism 2-4 and 7-8 p. m. Tel. 821 Ernest E. Bullard VIOLIN TEACHER All String Instruments repaired Violins sold on easy terms For appointments address E. E. BULLARD, Bliss Place, Nor- wich, Conn. MAHONEY BROS., FALLS AVENUE Hack, Livery and Stable We guarz best at e tec our servica to be the ost reasonable prices. D E NT LS+l DR. E. J. JONES Suite 46 Shannon Building Take elevator trance. Shetucket Sireet en- Phone. American House Special Rates to Theatre Troupes, Traveling Men, Etc. ' Livery Connection. Shetucket Street, FARREL & SANDERSON, Props. FUR COATS THE L. A. GALLUP CO. AUTO ROBES (Get a Montana) HORSE BLANKETS DRIVING GLOVES Make a Good Christmas Present THE L. L. CHAPMAN C0. 14 Bath Streei, Norwich, Ct. F. C. GEER, Piano Tuner 122 Prospect Street. Norwich, Conm. *Phone 511 THERE 1s mo advertising medium im Eastzrn Connectizut equal to ihe Bui- n for Dusiness resuita. b A Y A e e S, THERE is 5o savertising Easterni Connecticut. equal to Toe Huie letin for business resuits.