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NORWICH BULLETIN, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1915 N. S. Gilbert & Sons Special Offering Dining Room Furniture Splendid, was the word applied on all sides to the first concert in the ‘Academy musical course given at the Slater Memorial on Friday evening. Madame Povla Frisch is indeed a dramatic soprano whom one would go far to hear, and Monsieur Jean Verd, a pianist whom one would not know- ingly miss the opportunity of hear- Norwich is certainly favored to > a visit from these two artists so soon after their appearance in this country and appreciation of the ef- forts of Messrs. Archibald Mitchell and Henry A. Tirrell in securing them. The larse audience fully yielded to the personal charm and individuality |SPLENDID CONCERT OPENED COURSE Audience at Slater Memorial Hall Lingered Longingly to Hear More of Madame Povla Frisch—Monsieur Jean Verd, Pianist, Shared the Honors With Soprano. showed a wide range on the singer's part. After Beethoven came Air de Poppee, by ‘Handel, and Danza, Danza! by Durante. In the next group were the two Russian composers, Gret- schaninoff and $orodine, and five French songs by Saint-Saens, Gourod, Duparc, Chausson and Alexander Georges. In Les Papillons, by Chausson, M. Verd came in for a share of the ap- plause for the piano accompaniment. The brilliant work of this French art- ist was more fully shown in his three piano solos. Liszt's Legend of St Francis de Paule Walking on the Waevs was especially beautiful. It was TH Begin Your Holiday Shopping TODAY worthy and none that are not. CHRISTMAS SHOPPING HEADQUARTERS HOSE who trade here build the greatest retail store in Eastern Connecticut, know why so and will need no urging, on our part, to bring them here for the gifts they want to buy. IS store always has the goods the people want, in all grades that are Our prices are always fair---in fact every year in and year out, and who have helped us to Begin Your Holiday Shopping TODAY do shown in their subtle interpretations |followed by Debussy’s charming Clair 1 of their art and which impressed even |de Lune and a quaint French Folk s o Sl s nd which smpressea even | de Tune na - quaint French roic (| purchase made here is price-safeguarded by our store policy of never being H the first notes of the impressive |core number was a cradle song by undCrSOld Gloire a la Nature by Beethoven to |Grieg. CHINA CLOSETS TABLES AND CHAIRS The designs are superior to any we have offered, and are adaptations from celebrated patterns QUALITY AND FINISH ARE EXCELLENT PRICES VERY REASONABLE the splendid rendering of Schubert's dramatic Erlkonig at the end of the Programme, there was rapt attention shown and, as at Aeolian hall, the au- nce was loath to have them finish after the Erlking without spoiling the whole artistic effect. The programme Two groups of songs by German composers were then given by Mme. Frisch. Instead of Strauss’ Berceuse she sang Schumann’s Fruhling’s wacht theis, giving three songs by Schu- last numbers were Schubert's Wohi and Erlkonig. RED CROSS SEALS SALES SHOWING WELL. Norwich Campaign Disposing of Thousands to Aid Anti-Tuberculosis: Reports made at the end of this week to the local branch of the Red s show thta the people of ponding encouragely aid the campaign chasing the to ZIONISTS WILL HEAR TWO NOTABLE SPEAKERS. Dr. S. Levin and Hon. Louis Lipsky Will Make Appeal for Palestin lnder the auspices of the Norwich 0 of the most notable of kers are to be here on Sunday ing at the Colonial thea- tre, when they will present the cause of the Jews of Palestine and appeal OUR large and fairly priced Christmas stocks are now ready and in this announcement we offer suggestions from our complete Holiday Lines as and lingered longingly at the close.|mann fll’lrdhnn]e tby Brahms in the fil’s& Of course, as Mme. Povla Frisch |8roup. e latter song was repeate nek Oz 38, Mme Fovla Frisch |srowp, The sutter zons wax rerested || well as Special Values in seasonable and staple merchandise. BEGIN TO DO YOUR HOLIDAY SHOPPING TODAY TOYS Toys of all kinds and styles, includ- ing all the latest novelties in Mechan- ical Toys and the prices are very rea- DOLLS A great showing of Dolls, including Big Dolls, Little Dolls, Dressed Dolls, Undressed Dolls, all the best domestic and imported products in a big range BOOKS Hundreds of Books for gift purposes, including Books for Boyt, for Girls, for Adults. A splendid showing Christmas Cards, Calendars and of el - . 5 5 Thi les | to the Jews in America to come to the . . .. = = e We invite any interested in nice furniture to call and i D it help of their destitute brethren in the sonable: Make it a point to visit our || of prices. Don’t fail to visit our Doll || Booklets. Be sure and visit the see this special exhibit | Norwich is to B0t et T the cam | | Dr. Schmarya Levin and Hon. Louis || Toy Department in basement. Section in basement. Book Department in Millinery Room. ing health and life back ms of the Great White y are to be the make the appeal on th speakers. They grounds that i the Jews of Palestine can appeal only B = % | Red Cross Seals should, in accord- | to American Jews, as the ’ |andce with Order No. 5,020 of the | from the res 0men s “l s “ce en s m er ercoa i post ofiice department, affiixed to | asking A H 1nd not on the address side of | B¢ & = 3 ilor its, FFERIN { an aii €€ iy febfers o packnges shat are go. | now atter maintaining ‘them Yor “a || serges and poplin, sizes 36 and 36—these are r.g..l.r sz $9.98 WO SPECIAL Ol GS FOR TODAY i | through the mail. They may be|Year. To enable them to hold their |} Suits—Special price toda: 8 3 i | onswhere ‘on matter’ goins by | own during this period of violence and B Y Men’s and Youths’ Winter express. Ag many seals may be used on the back of a letter or package as be desired. Care should be ex- ed in sending merchandise inty now threatening them cred duty. The spi argue that there particular duty to Jewish Pal . to nd | OTHER SPECIAL VALUE IN SUITS $25.00 Tailored Suits, $35.00 Tailored Suits, reduced to $17.50 reduced to $21.95 Overcoats, regular $18.00 value at These are loose-fitting Overcoats for men and young men in a wide range of plain colors and fancy mixtures—most of them are plaid backs—all are $13.95 i h the mails not to place seals| those Jews who by s fi i = = stri with which the pack- devotion have built "‘r“\v‘xThJ:\'{:‘ Women's and Misses’ Winter Coats, an excellent assortment, including made with patch pockets and velvet collars—Special price $13.95, regular § The aecond &erles of Shares led s the pack- e R ataet belted models, in seal plush, two-toned corduroy, broadcioth and wool price $18.00. inst inspection and subjects it When they plush, at $20.00, $22.50 and $25.00. o et tes. - Users | fought hunger and Men’. ths’ Wi IN of ‘Red “Cross Seals are cautioned | burden of ‘the desert land iney were || Smart models for young women, including belted models, trimmed with n’s and You aken $17 50 SN | euinstiindiacnninate e loniroreien | 6 Se sl et values when || fur, materials are ziberline, pebble cheviots and mixtures, at $12.50. Overcoats, regular $22.00 value at . f | mait, a Cross ¢ THE NORWICH BUILDING AND LOAN ASSOCIATION | times may be used on the reverse side er sent to Austria, Gerl t Britain and most of the colonies, except Indi: and Guatemala, Uraguay, Port- ali: me being and demolished for the 2d crippled | their material possessions their creative opportunit The visional executive committee for eral Zionist affairs able du; ng We offer for today some very stylish models warm and serviceable—Special value at WOMEN’S MIXTURE COATS REDUCED Thi Bnu:lf Coats, $5 98 is remarkable Overcoat value—made with or without patch pockets, velvet or self-collar, plain and fancy mixtures. The models are three- button loose back and three-button fitted back with soft roll, Overcoat for young men—Special price $17.50, value $22.00. very classy 1 £l NOW OPERN ugal refuse to admit mail bearing non- | the year 1914-1915 r of the $12.50 Mixture Coats, reduced to $ 9.98 SPECIAL MEN’S $1.00 i | i . to transmit $230,00 r general g ¥ X 'i postase stamps ~ Certain European|Tan (0, ahes B0 {0 rela- $16.50 Mixture Coats, reduced to $12.50 SRt mas OFFER URiox ¥8%rs 83c¢ B s = o urato the aenoeriany nd friends who could not be 20.00 Mixture Coats, reduced to $15.00 A Men's Combination Set, Men's M = Subscriptions will be received up to dan. 1, 1916 ||/ R o eaeals on the | Leached through normal financial chan = EiEte Contirliesante ) ng of a pair of oo ¢ countries in Europe | D] Every dollar that went into o Gt et e taite Daaiciont ov d i . 50c Silk Hosiery TUnion Suits in ecru color { shoula Red Cross Seals on ne was for rellef and the com- || _, o olient varisty of articles suitable for Christmas gifte—Knitted Goode s T only, all sizes and our reg- BEGIN NOW TO SAVE SYSTEMATICALLY | the a Red Cross Seals ee was enabled to save for the| 4 - i 8 Stsolivey Ml ular $1.00 Union Suits— the face of checks, time being the Jews of Palestine. But the funds raised last year are ex- of all kinds, Bath Robes, Children’: Garments make very practical Furs and many novelties. gifts. Vanta Baby Spectal 59c price for Special price today........ \ on legal documents and on any > i Soleaal do angon hausted now. Conditions in Palestine For Your Owmn Hom il 1 paper. The Christmas| BAvSiel BOn Ceed. - The war et H . 2 . r. 1t i ope d s backwash B . : 4 i ny mail matter, but | S cima the ind nd agri- || Children’s Handkerchiefs BOYS’ WEAR an: X lifa otk Military Children’s White and Colored . . . Boys' “Rah Rah” Hats, value i = S 00 Border Handkerchiefs, three in a = g ; ; f A Holiday Invitation to Me o specl e L Mo ”elp Norwich Gmi{{ {| MERCHANTS DECIDE ON Ergely Hundreds of fancy boxes of Chil- a n n e L T 7 3 s the iren's Handke luding e S . . 5 5 s y H OPENING STORES NIGHTS. hool, wtmovelty e i Men should visit this store for Holiday gifts for value $3.50—Special price. 3295 { Information can be obtained from President Frank ‘iln Christmas Season Beginning On rent b THESE ARE SPECIAL VALUES women. We're specialists in all those things that Boys' Knickerbocker Trous- H. Smith at J. P. Barstow & Co.’s or from any member. Satucday Dscmmben 18 BIECTONAG S o AR At 28 Women'a Initial Handier- pertain to women’s adornment for personal wear or et Bl i i chiefs, 6 in a package, at 29¢ : : i S .- o Tl auestion of when to keep. the PARK CHURCH LADIES a pa for household use. If you are intending a gift for Boys Norfolk Suits, dark Christmas holidays was taken up byl . b Recatiy Boct West— || At 39c—Women's Initial Handker- a woman, come then by all means to this store, mixtures, sizes 10 to 16, value == " — a meeting of the mercantile bureau of | For Boxes Recontly Sent to the West: 1 chiafs. 0 1h & Dot her ot 3% e et o et ot t find it UNIVERSALIST LADIES COVERS ON THREE e e e e (s o) e o Mesten: 4 box. e th'ng great assortment you can - ceeeeeee. 3295 MADE PROFITS OF $390.16 TRACTS OF LAND.|mon at 10 o'clock. i The regular monthly meeting of the |} At 25¢ — Women's Embroidered just the things that women most prize. Boys' Chinchilla Overcoats, — decided to have the_stores | Parish House association w AT S i sizes 4 to 10, navy and gray, Sale and Supper Held in November | Judgment Lien Foreclosure Suit s from Saturday, Decem- December 24, the Osgood Memo noon. Mra. A. N. H. Vaughn presided 25¢ a box. value $4.00—Special price. 1 o g, STt P ti - Against W. C. Randall of Stoning- day This e *q1° . broduced feVery Ecatintactoryiii: | Anains andall of Stoning- | [T, ‘give five evenings in succession | After the repo c—3500 dozen Women's S ec!al Mllll l Boys' Overcoats, in mixtures, turns. o when the stores will be open evenings Bunnell, idered Handkerchiets, nery aiues sizes 12 to 16, value $8.00— e o - - ; or the Christmas trade though the each, value 19c. Sy Ladies’ Aid society of the Uni-| In a suit brought in the superior| OF L 2 ik i 2 z = Special price .. $595 s (e e ot by oo A ona of Watas 5| proptieto hoping that as far as | Ing the ladies ‘§ the lctmnhn for th Al T Wossaws: Fins: Sutes S 1§ S8 owr Winen'n Fine All our Women's Fine day evening in. the parlors at the| againet Warren C. Randall of Stoning. | [055ible the public will not leave all | tWo boxes recently sent to home mis- e bl e el Dress Hats, Pattern Hats Dress Hats, Pattern Hats e e ] on fos forsoloauns ot Judeee: |their Christmas buying till these last | sionaries in the west. . ered e chiefs, at and Gage Tailored Hats, and Gage Tailored Hats, 2 Sn"the Eie"and supper hela on ot | the forecoary Covera o LG it | [0, s, Dt vl g0 il they can 9, ThS Brofam Yot e DAL n 0 c each, 3 for former “prices wp 16 §5 @5 | rmer - prices w99 g || Pyralin Ivory Lot e 36 and 17 2 s very gras. | of Jand in Stonington: which are 410y | llow, the admenition of “shop e s of Mrs. Grosvenor o h men's oo dkerchiefs $10.00, reduced now to.. B $006 1o a0 . Articles itving to the workers o learn that | acre tract with a dwelling house on it, | . i1 Many things so in s noon of music. The fi INITIAL A complete showing of Pyralin the net proceeds from the two days|a tract of 34 7-10 acres and another | 'I'® €arly Dird catches the worm & piano solo by Miss Olive Hunt, At 10c—Men's Js Initi SEE OUR SPECIAL VALUE DRESS HATS Iiory Toilet Articles at lowest pos- were $390.16, an amount that com- | tract of 1 2-3 acres. The lien is for a gave a skilful rendering of Chopin’ = en's _Japonstte _Initia) sible prices. Sets made up of in- pares favorably with other years. superior court judgment of $716.45 with RECORD MAILS EXPECTED. Imprompt. A flat. She also favored o a LRl Siate that Hats _that dividual pieces, in white boxes, e 10T Ale0 MBcomae e sinta | costs of 7486 Impromptu in A fiat. She also tavored | als, at 10c each, 3 for il usually selt usually sell 3 98 uscally sell || white cloth lined, $4.00 to’ $10.50— for a play that they intend to give. : ] Postoffice Department Looks for Big- | Charles Tvler Bard then zave two|| At 12/sc—Mem's LINEN Tnitial b i 5 at §3.98 - at $5. individual pieces, 25¢ to $4.50. ! T O Cold as it there is considerable | gest Holiday Business in History, | charming congs, Spross' Yesterday and Handkerchiefs at 123c each, i mOstriches can travel at a rate o | hiring and buying of farms in the Today and McFaddens Love is the or 75c a box of Six. 12 3 . Assistant Postmaster General | Wind, for which Mrs accompanied * S Daniel C. Roper has issued orders to| Two other piano selections by Miss || At25c—Men's LINEN Initial Hand- Women’s Neckwear £, |’ e = e stere Hunt—Un Bateau and a Prelude called kerchiefs, at 25c each, or $1.50 ching the rules a bit, to| The Girl With the Golden Hair, both a box of six. Women's Neckwear for Hollday ke the handling of 1915 Christmas y ., were much enjoye: So | gifts—Net and Orzandie Collars, mail the best in the history of the pos: hree dainty Japanese songs Organdie Sets, Lace and Muslin ', tal service. In an official circular he | by Amy Woodford Finden which were Vests, Silk Neck Scarfs, Ostrich said: beautifully given by Mrs. Bard. In box of six. Boas, Etc. trons are vitally interested in | response to persistent appeals for more having parcels delivered on or before | music, Miss Hunt generously added to brellas Eor Holid Christmas day, and every effort should | the programme by giving The Moun- " _— ey be made to accomplish this. Parcels | (ain by H. L. Brainard and Mrs. Ely Dresden Ribbons e of Umbrellas £, may bear the words ‘Not to be opened | contributed a piano selection of her Me: W - a s e until Christmas’ or a stmilar inscrip- | own composition, The Suffrage March, || THREE SPECIAL VALUES FOR = Bt it wacra: i v S e som tion. The timeliness of gifts depends | Which elicited = much enthusiastic HOLIDAY USES a S ot welths vepro- A ey, A e ol diond gu their belug recelved om or before| praise. Dresden Ribbons, new and et Emieaie. b dren’s at 50c and 9Sc—Women's at y other similar Christmas day; early mailing will in- In the social hour following, refresh- Stiractive deal Y coloirs - g 4 xitostrid 98¢ to $5.00—Men's at 98¢ to $5.00. e e sure this, whereas the practice of mail. | ments were served by the social com- (B jngs " inches wide, regular i i ds iEwwice 48 numy, ing packages late, in the hope that they | mittee, Mrs. William B. Birge, chair- 19¢ ' value—Special 'price a We have built up will reach their destination on Christ- | man, Mrs. Adam Reid, Miss Harriet R. || J3tq o 15¢ ibition. mas day, is likely to defeat its own ob- | Trumbull and Miss Louise B. Meech. (§ * Sremsageeans = leyfogcxhibition ject throush unavoidable delay due to| Mrs. Oliver L. Johneon and Mrs. Hen- || Dresden Ribbons in a wide flmele!te Gowns - Drop in and sce these the consequent congestion of the mails. | Ty T. Arnold assisted. range of new effects, full Women’s Outing Flannel Night S TaliZ madels and This year the volume of business will inches wide and regular Gowns in individual boxes at 75c, : i Al We bav be the greatest in the history of the|H. 0. DANIELS WILL value—Special price a yard.. 19 $1.00 and $1.25. 3 uy aset. We have mail service.’ i s 5 them at all prices. Patrons are urged to secure blanks ADDRESS POMONA GRANGE || Dresden Ribbons in handsome Women's Flannelette Pajamas, | 4 Desciintive in advance to be used in sending C. O. —_— ey g et o newest designs, at 31.00 and- $1.50 ptiv D. and registered mail, so that when | When New London, No. 6, Meets Here |§ 41 resular 3o¢ v 0 a suit folder free. packages reach the postoffice they can —Speak on Dairying. L e = | | | be ready to mail. The circular recom- N | { | mends the estabiishment of booths in | For the next regular meeting of New Women’s Bath Robes i obbies to answer inquiries. [ London county Pomona grange. No. 6, FOR GIFT. pRiE . H Patrons of Husbandry, which is to be JCWCI]’Y PURPOSES Women's Blanket Bath Robes, all § | BUILDS su s as battleships, toi sats, row boats, derricks, igrating | day. . O. Daniels, proprietor of the ¢ s ot st .75, .50 . it e 1o et ke across the border into Canada. Millbrook farm, Middletown, has been || Srede ot Srtiores ot Borbomt adein” eautl u 1 toc ln s d . i Sl S T P | | S focured, as the princivel spgaker at (| mend for men. women and children | @ arc showm in the book that goes wih caci | He will endeavor to outline a plan || Sh,atbopular prices. Jewelry De- || We show Women's Silk Hesiery from 50c to $3.00 a pair— eludlng ant || Women’s Cardigans & | for conducting a dairy farm of a sys- |} Goods Room:. aal the best known makes, such as McCallum, Kayser, Onyx and Phoenix Wom Cara Jack P 3 tematic business programme. Tales i Guaranteed Hosiery. T { for from her trip to Californio will be o B o . g g g gt b Infants Invalids glven by Miss Alice Bishop, the sec- (| ART N 1ti We feature particularly the “Phoenix” Silk Hosiery for women, guar- at § $1.25, $1.50 and $2.25. 1 and Tetary. . There will also be other || Emeroioery NoOvVelties anteed to give satisfactory wear. We offer two special Holiday packages Women's Knit Skirts at 50c, Tse, H numbers on the programme as time i s —aaith [ et in “Phoenix” Silk Hosiery: $1.00 and $1.50. “The Toy Like Structural Stee! ” It ever we had anything in stock that meanhours of fun for the boys it is the new toy, Ercctor, which had such wondesful s PRESTON BROTHERS, Inc., Franklin Square HORLICK'S THE CRIGINAL MALTED MILK Invigorates nursing mothers asd the. More healthful then tea or eoff:d. Unless you say “HORLIOK’S " you may m a substituto. ! permits. In the forenoon session which will be occupied with business with Wor- thy Master 1. E. Crouch presiding, the full desree of Pomona will be con- ferred if the class present is large enough, but otherwise only the obli- December 11th, 1915, follows: Frank Anderson, Else Bass, Samuel Bodine, Anna Burke, Mabel Ferns, John Friz- zel, L. Marks, Ed. D. Norris, Carl J. Johnson, Mrs. Francis Ray, Chales Sawyer, J. Scott, Maxie Steere, Loreta Sullivan. gift suggestions broidery Section. in our Art Em- Finished articles and stamped designs are shown in a varfety that covers the entire range of goods in this popular line. $8.00. SPECIAL!—Extra good value in Women's Pure Wor- Sweaters, sted Coat with pockets, at... $4.95 Women's Silk Hosiery Women's Black or White Silk Hosiery, two pairs neat Holi- | day box, at $1.00 a 1 or $2.00 a | a box. in black, | two pairs in a neat Holiday box, | at 75c a pair or $1.50 a box. All purcha: of Hosiery, amounting to $1.00 or over in a neat Holiday box if desired. -] Womsn'’s Kid Gloves are in the front rank as Holiday gifts. Our un- rivalled stock offers not only ¢ y of styles and qualities, but it offers unequalled values. We have every wanted kind of Gloves and Mittens for women and children. We invite consideration. = Women’s Kimonos ‘Women's Flannelette Short Ki- monos and Dressing Sacques at 50c. of the country. We are satisfied that this is oue of th - The Food-| gatlon will be given. ‘Women’s Eiderdown Kimonos and Jaythings that 2 boy could have. It not only gives hira Rich eaile Drink for all Ages = womMEN'S Suweaters Dressing Sacques at $1.00 and $1.50. Em it mche_ him the principles of engincering and zocs: , malted grain, in powder form. Unclaimed Letters. and MISSES’ For Holida o 3 Fonnf-nu.mv.hd.-im.ghndr-. The list of unclaimed letters in Nor- Women's and Misses’ Coat Sweat- w°men S Kld Gloves y e g;‘mm;,fggw- Punnumm,upbufldmghwhdau, wich, Conn., postoffice, week ending ers at $1.95, $2.95, $3.95 and up to e e = to $2.00. ‘Women's Long Crepe Kimonos, in individual boxes, at $1.00 to $2.00. Women's Long Silk Kimonos, newest colorings, at $4.25 to $13.50. ,i