Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, December 13, 1915, Page 2

What Is Going On Tonight Natchaug Lodge, No. 22, K. of P., 58 Pats Commandery, No. 11, K. T. n't ry. No. 11, K. T., Mmmsonio Hail, = OLD TOWN HALL. Shali It Be Sold, with Other B ings Leased to Tenants?—Special A special town meeting_has been called by the selectmen to be held at the town hall Monday evening, Dec. ; 20th, to decide whether the buildings on the town property at the corner of High and Prospect streets, adjacent to the high school building, shall be sold, and the old town hall on Church | streét disposed of. A third clause re- . quests action by the voters on the continuance of the electric lighting system now installed and in _operation in and adjacent to South Windham, and the installation of an additional Jight on the north side of the highway running west past the postoffice in that village. At a meeting of the board of trade held last Tuesday evening, the mat- ter contained in the first two clauses ‘was discussed, and the sentiment there expressed was almost unanimous in favor of disposing of the properties. ‘With regard to the old town hall, it is said that a satisfactory offer can be obtained for the property, and it is not now paying a good return on its value, so it would seem good business to get rid of it, as it is used but lit- tle by the town and brings in less than it _would under private management. Considerable opposition is heard on the streets, however, in regard to the sale of the three buildings on the high school property, or adjacent thereto. ‘When the property was bought, it was with the intention of tearing down the buildings and adding the land, graded and levelled, to the high school lot, but instead the tenements in the houses have been rented, and the property pays something like five per cent. on a ten thousand dollar investment, net. The reasons given at the meeting of the board of trade varied from those of beauty and sanitation to the need of more room both_for the school and for playgrounds. Many people think, ‘The Quinine That Does Not Affect Head Because of its tonic and laxative effect, Laxative Bromo Quinine can be taken by anyone without causing nerv- ousness nor ringing in the head. There is_only one “Bromo Quinine.” E. W. GROVE'S signature is on box. 2! JAY M. SHEPARD Succeeding Elmore & Shepard FuneraiDirectorandEmbalmer 60-62 North St, Willimantic Lady Assistant Tel. connection : HIRAM N. FENN UNDERTAKER and EMBALMER, 62 Church St. Willimantic, Ct. - Telepbane Lady Assistant | however, that the sanitation can be improved if necessary, and the return to the town is sufficient to make it a good paying proposition to hold on to the property for a time at least. There is sure to be some fireworks on this proposition at the town meeting. WEDDING. ‘Wildes—Lamb. Willis Parker Wildes, Jr., and Miss Dorothy Lamb were married at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon at the home of the bride’s mother, Mrs. Walter Lamb, on_ Spring Hill. Rev. Leonard Smith performing the ceremony. They was unattended and only members of the family and a few intimate friends were present. Mr. and Mrs. Wildes left by the 4 o'clock express from this city for a_wedding journey to New York and Washington and upon_their return will spend the winter at Spring Hill. Jitney and Car Collide. About 8 o'clock Saturday evening there was a_collision at the corner of North and Main_streets between the jitney driven by Blanchette, and a car which bore the number 1185. No great damage was done, and the matter was not reported to the authorities for in- vestigation. g of Democratic Board of Aldermen. The first meeting of the board of aldermen for the current vear will be held this evening. The new board i democratic for the first time in sev eral years, and the greater part of the talk so far as to what will be done is in regard to the appointments. There is not much doubt, however, that the bulk of these will be made in January although some changes may be an nounced at_this meeting. Some re- publican politicians profess to be glad ) that the whole conduct of the city's affairs is in the hands of the democrats for this year, instead of having the mayor of one political faith and a ma- pority of the board of the other. On the other hand, the democrats are not issatisfied with the result of the elec- First Meeti Officers of Needlework Guild. The following officers for the ensu- ing vear have been elected by the di- rectors of the Needlework Guild: Pres- ident, Mrs. A. C. Scripture; secreta Miss -Mary Hatch; treasurer, Mrs, C. Barrows; vice presidents, N D. ate Stillman, Mrs, Olive Walker, Msis An- nie Johnsan eud Miss Clarrie Stiles. A part of the garments collected by the guild this fall will be distributed at once to the United Charities asso- ciation, Ten dollars in cash has also Dbeen given the association for the a sistance of the cooking classes, recently formed with such succ Gospel Service. The second of the union gospel ser- vices held at the Gem theatre on the second Sunday evening in each month took place Sunday night at 7 o'clock, and was well attended. Rev. William Franklin Rowley, pastor of the First Baptist church was the ¥peaker of the Murray's Bosion “ig. WILLIMANTIC, CONK. Gifts A gift of dainty Muslin Underwear is a very ~arming 214 appropriate Christmas remembrance from one woman to We have a wide assortment suit 3'e for Christn giving, made of fine, sheer materia’, daintly trimmed and pu’ another. up in neat Christmas boxes. Night Gowns, embroidered in pretty designs, lace, Hamburg and ribbon trimmed—Priced from $1.00 up to $4.89. Pitticoats made of good, sturdy ma- terials and trimmed with fancy rib- bons—$1.50 up to $4.29. Corset Covers, trimmed with lace, Hamburg and ribbons—25c up to $1.50. Venetian Knitted Silk Vests, pink or white, plain or embroidered—31.50 and $2.00 each. Lisle Knitted Vests, ribbed, boxed— s0c. From One Womazn To Anoviher s} bbon and lace trim- nd S9c. apanese Crepe Kimonos, with satin bands, $2.6 Japanese Silk Kimonos, designs, light or dari eal for Christmas $8.50. Knitted Wool Shawls, for some one’s grandmother, white, gray or black— $1.00, $1.50 and $2.00. Babies’ Wool Sets—Cap, Sweater and Drawer Leggins—$3.95 and $4.95. trimmed neat floral colors, boxed, giving—$5.00 to THE H. C. MURRAY ©O0. Capital $100,000 Accuracy profitable. The Windham National Bank WILLIMANTIC, CONN. Surplus and Profits $175,000 Established 1832 in accounting, courteous service, promptness and liberality in dealing, and a sound business policy m administering its own affairs, characterize THE WINDHAM NATIONAL BANK, which aims thereby to establish with customers relations that shall prove reciprocally permanent, pleasant and You need have no fears. charge for consultation. Lady Assistant Don’t You Want Good Teeth? Does the dread of the dental chair cause you to neglect them? By my method you can have your teeth filled, crowned cr extractsd ABSOLUTELY WITHOUT PAIN. Consider These Other Features STRICTLY SANITARY OFFICE STERILIZED INSTRUMENTS, CLEAN LINEN, LOWEST PRICES CONSISTENT WITH BEST WORK If these appeal to you, call for examination and estimate. DR. F. C. JACKSON, Dentist 752 MAIN ST, WILLIMANTIC. CONN. 9 a, m. to 8 p. m. ASEPTIC DRINKING CUPS No Sunday, 10 to 2 Phone 44 evening. His subject was All Willi- mantic People Like One Thing. Sing- ing of old fashioned gospel hymns was a feature of the evening’s service. November Mortality. According to the returns filed at the office of the town clerk, there were 13 deaths in the town of Windham during November, of which two were infants, and seven were over 50 years of age. The following were the cause: tuberculosis 2, nephritis 2, bronchia pneumonia, cerebral embolism, pleuro pneumonia, fracture of femur, heart disease, chronic endocarditis, cancer of stomach, exposure and other causes, each one. 100 Men to Work for Swimming Pool Fund. Another campaign to raise money will be started in Windham this week. One hundred men will meet for lunch at the Y. M. C. A. building at noon today, and start a_three day endeavor to raise between twenty-five hundred and three thousand doilars for the equipment of a swimming pool in the basement of the building. Many have come to belleve of recent years that every man, woman and child should know how to swim, and the time to learn is when one is voung. It is perhaps possible that the school of the future will make some provision for this need, but in the meantime a splendid exercise and a means of pre- serving one’s own life, and saving, per- haps, others, may be aided by this work, and the men interested in_the campaign are going to use every effort to obtain the needed funds. Four Inch Ice at Pumping Station. Most of the ponds in this vicinity have recelved a_coating of ice from the cold snap of the past few days. The pumping station superintendent, George H. Allen, reports that the ice on the pond there is some four inches thick. Skaters have already ventured on some favorite spots in this vicinity. Shows Had Good Season. Albert E. Green has returned to his home in this city after spending the season with the Sparks shows as ad- vertising agent. He reports a good season, which recently closed at Coch- ran, Georgia. Some fifteen thousand miles were covered and eighteen states were traversed. Mr. Green has been with this company three years, and has signd up for another scason. Wiilimantic Man a Deserter. Mayor Dunn has received a notifi- cation from the naval department of the government t John Wilfred Wood, a coal passer on a cruiser in the government service, who gave his residence as Willimantic when enlist- ing, is a deserter, and has been miss- ing since Oct. 27th last, from the ser- vice. William S. Martin’s Father Dead. Word has been received in_this city of the death in Copenhagen, Denmark, recently, of the father of Wi Martin. | The deceased was some 80 vears of age, and is survived by his widow and several other children, all in Denmark. High Standing Pupils at High School. Twenty-eight per cent.. or a little over one-quarter of the pupils enrolled at the Windham high school for the term recently closed, have marks of 80 or better, a splendid record for the institution. 'The total number of honor students is 122, 24 of whom have marks better than 80, on a scale of 100. This is the largest number ever recorded in the history of the school. The girls, as usual, lead the boys, with S4 names as against 38. In the list are 22 seniors, 32 juniors, 36 sopho- mores and 22 freshmen. Officers of H. S. Athletic Association. At a meeting of the Windham High school athletic council, held last week, dward Ottenheimer, '16, was elected manager of the basketball team for this year, and I Oggins, '16, assistant, Harold Gager, '17, was chosen manager of next season’s’ football team. Waterbury Student Recovering. The condition of Miss Rita Downey, the normal school dent who was operated upon for appendicitis at St. Joseph’s hospital in this city Friday night, was reported Sunday as favor- able, and no complications are expect- ¢d. 'Miss Downey's home is in Water- hury FUNERALS. Joseph Armand Dube. Joseph Armand, the eight months' old_son of Mr. and Mrs. William Dube, of No. 50 Meadow street, died of lobar pneumonia Saturday morning. The fu- neral was held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, with burial in St. Joseph's cemetery Adin Clark. The funeral of Adin Clark of Chap- lin was held from his home at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon. Rev. H. T. Mc- Knight officiated. Burial was in the Center cemetery in Chaplin, in charge of Funeral Director Jay M. Shepard. New Haven—The board of finance authorized the controller Friday to send letters to the banks in the city asking them to bid on all or any part of the deposits of the daily balances of the city, the bids to be in next Thurs- day, so that awards map be made at that time. Every Woman Would Like A Parlor Desk, a Cedar Chest, a Floor Rug or a Parlor Mirror. Every Man Would Like A Roll Top Desk, a Morris Chair, a Smoking Set or a Kitchen Clock. Every Girl Would Like A Music Rack, a Tabourette, a Picture or a Fancy Lamp. Every Boy Would Like A Card Table, a Cellarette, a Book Case or a Cuspidor. i Every Baby Would Like A Go-Cart, a Crib, a High Chair or a Rocking Horse. Now these things are all necessary and the people should have them. Bet- ter look them up at LINCOLN'S Furniture Store Phone 285-3 Main and Union Streets, DANIELSON Man Kills Three Deer in a Day— Bullard’s Garage Entered—Mill at Industrial Place to Add Another Story—Holiday Shopping Starts in Well. After Christmas, Mrs. Mark Mellor and children are to go to Kennebunk, Me., where Mr. Mellor s employed. Their household goods were forward- ed Saturday. Rev. W. H. Lakin of Plainfleld spoke in the Advent church Sunday after- noon. A young men's chorus from Plainfleld sang during the service. George M. Pilling, who 1s to be Dan- felson s next postmaster, has not yet received information from Washington as to when his term is to begin. Charles E. Franklin, operated upon in Providence for appendicitis a_few weeks ago, returns to his home here. He is well advanced toward recovery. Mrs, George Lloyd is to be leader of a mesting of the W. C. T. U. with Mrs. W. J. Craig tomorrow afternoon. Has Killed Four Deer. County Game Warden Arthur Day has received from a Putnam man in- formation that he has killed four deer under the new law, and that he got three of the animals in one day. It is expected that Night Patroiman Michael Grimshaw will take up his duties here this week. E. L. Darbie has been a recent vis- itor in Providence. Reach Florida. Mr. and Mrs. Cosmer A. Young have arrived at New Smyrna, Fla. where they are to spend the winter. Henry B. Morrison of Shrewsbury, Mass., wgs a visitor with friends in town Sunday. Rev. H. N. Brown conducted a ser- vice at the Pentecostal church in Put- nam Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Joseph Danielson is to have the members of the Ladles’ Reading circle at her home for a meeting this afternoon. There wqre many at the theatre Saturday morning to_exchange ad- vance tickets for the K. H. S. senlor olay. Lively Shopping Saturday. The advance troops of holiday shop- pers were in town Saturday afternoon and evening, giving the business men a busy day. Navigation on Mahan Canal Closes. Along the greater part of its length the Assawaga river was frozen over Sunday for the first time this season. Saturday brought safe skating on small ponds in the vicinity. Naviga tion on the Mahan canal is now closed until spring. Petitions are being circulated for signatures of those who would be- come members of a Rebekah lodge to be orzanized in connection with Quine- baug lodge of Odd Fellows, which is one of the active fraternal societies of the borough. Tn the audience room at the Con- grezational church Sunday evening there was a representative congrega- tion to rear the Tuskegee institute jubilea singers in readings, folk songs and dialect representations. An of- fering for the benefit of the institute was taken. Many Heard Harry Lauder. In this and neighboring towns Sat- urday patrons of golf, black and white, bonnie lassies and other popu- lar in and outdoor sports were a wee it upsct to ken whether to go to Norwich to see Harry Lauder, have a round over the links at the golf club or watch the football match at Wil- liamsville. Lauder, however, attracted a bunch of ‘em. Garage Entered. Chief George M. Pilling was noti- fied Saturday morning that the garage at W. L Bullard’s place on Broad street had been broken into during the night. Careful investigation about the garage failed to disclose that there was anything missing. Lockers and drawers in _the building had all been inspected, the cars looked over, it was evident, but nothing taken. Fresh coal had been put on the fire in the garage, 50 it is taken that the intruders were there chiefly for the purpose of keep- ing warm. Entrance to the garage was forced. ADDING ANOTHER STORY. Northerly Mill at Industrial Place Ex- panding—Winds and Spools Yarn. It is announced that another story is to be added at once to the northerly located mill at Industrial place, where the Connecticut Mills company is lo- cated. Permission for the addition has been given by Frederick A. Jacobs and the C. B. Wheatley heirs, owners. It is understood that the machinery for the addition has been ordered. In the mill that is to be enlarged the mill company does winding and spooling of yarns that later enter into the tire duck fabric it produces. The weaving is done in the other mill The news of the enlargement will be received here with gratification, for it is taken to indicate that the miil com- pany will eventually greatly develop the plant, which has been operating on a day and night schedule for sev- eral years, and which has constantly increased its equipment. The miil a large number of ekilled op- pays a liberal scale of wages ana has a large weekly payroll, mak- ing it one of the most valuable of Dan- ielson’s industries. The mill to be enlarged is approxi- mately 250 feet in length and two stories in height, of brick construction. As developed into a_three-story struc- ture it will allow of the addition of a considerable amount of machinery, and this means an Increased number of operatives. AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY Holds Annual Meeting at Brooklyn Saturday—Reports Show Surplus in the Treasury. The annual meeting of the Wind- ham County Agricultural soclety was held in Brooklyn Saturday. The at- tendance was not as large as in some years, this chiefly due to_the very cold Weather, but there was much interest and enthusiasm. Reports of officers showed the society to be in a flourish- ing condition and that the prospects for next year's fair are excellent. The financial side of the reports showed a substantial surplus in the treasury, notwithstanding that the ex- penses of the soclety were unusually heavy this year on account of extra- ordinary expenses, including the pay- ment of insurance on buildings, co; pensation insurance, etc. Premiums amounted to the unusual sum of $1,340, in addition to purses put up for speed classes. The balance in the general fund in the treasury was shown as $447.32, in addition to which there is a life members' fund of $170 and $500 that will be due from the state after Jan. 1. This will give the society a cash balance in excess of $1,000. President Marshall J. Frink of Can- terbury, who gave the fair associa- tion a highly efficient administration during the year 1915, retired from the office, and Joseph B. Stetson, secre- tary, was elected to succeed him. Mr. Frink was elected secretary. Mr. Stet- son has been connected with the agri- cultural society for 52 years, starting in as a ticket taker at the gates. He B Pledges of $80 For H. H. Spooner’s Work—P. H. S. Defeats Woodstock Academy, 56-32—Purse of Gold Pre- sented Godias Rivard—Ten Millage Books Stolen From Pomfret Station. H. H. Spooner, secretary of the Con- necticut Temrerance union, received 380 In cash pledges for the work he is doing on his recent visit here. Mrs. W. L. Beard was leader at the Y. P. S C. E. consecration meeting at the Congregational church Sunday ev- ening. Dark Horse Hinted At. It was stated here Saturday that the democrats have a candidate to succeed City Clerk F. W. Seward, but no announcement of name would be made. Rev. FI. N. Brown of Danielson con- ducted a’ service at the Pentecostal church here Sunday afterncon. James A. Fenley of New Britain was a visitor in Putnam over Sun- day. Scores of Putnam children devoted the first opportunity to spend a week end holiday that this season to skating op ponds near the city Sat- urda; Defeated Woodstock. Putnam High school very easily de- feated the Woodstock Academy team at basketball in Woodstock, the score being 56 to 32. The temperature dropped to 15 de- grees in Putnam Saturday morning. Advertising For Help. Mill concerns In this section are ad- vertising for help in Boston papers. There is to be a meeting of the Com- munity Teacliers' Training class in the Congregational church parlor this ev- ening. Gift of Gold For Overseer Rivard. Godias Rivard of Cleveland street, for the past decade a noverseer in the weaving departn:ent of the Morse- Nightinzale mills, resigned. Satur- day afternoon, on behalf of the em- ploves in his department, C. E. Wilbur presented Mr. Rivard, $40 in gold con- tained in a gold case and expressed the wishes of all the employes for the future prosperity of Mr. Rivard. Mr. Bivard. who is’ brother-in-law of | Postmaster Alexander Gilman, has been a resident of this city years. He has an offer of two sim- ilar positions to the one he has been filling, but has not decided which he will accept. ADDRESS ON BOOKER WASHING- TON “Church Meeting Singers Were for 27 At Congregational Where Tuskegee Heard. The Tuskegee jublice singers at the Congregational church Sunda; morning, the service being thei! charge. The service was arranged foliows: Live Humble Religious, melody Lord, What a Morning, melody: were My Steal Away to Jesus, melody; My Soul is a Witness for My Lord, Negro Folk song: address: Booker T. Washing ton's’ Monument, A. J. Nesly: Swin; Low Sweet Chariot, Southern Plan tion melody: I'm Going to Jain the Heavenly Choir, gro Plantation Everybody _ Talks About Ain't Going There, melody is _Coming, melo Lord. I want ta_Be a_Christian, : What Kind Shoes You Going to Wear? melody; Since You Went Away, Folk song by Negro composer, J. Rosamond Johnson; The Rosary, special selection. Heaven Good_ Lord Chariot dy POMFRET STATION ENTERED. Ten Mileage Books, Value $200, Stolen Smith's Store Burglarized Also. The station of the New Haven road at Pomfret was broken into sometime during the early morning hours of Saturday and 10 mileage books of the 1000-mile v stolen. There no money in the office, so the burg had to content themselves with things that may be turned into money through “fences,” probably not at the full value of the goods delivered, but for a percentage sufficient to make the crooks’ venture profitable. The stolen mileage books have a value in excess of $200. Eentrance to the Pomfret station, has been the able secretary for 30 years. In addressing the society members present Mr. Stetson laid stress on a suggestion that a new administrat building be erected and that the q ters at present used for the secre office at the fair grounds be ch: into a rest room, where aged pers mothers with children, and others might find opportunity for respite on fair days. No action was taken by the meeting on this proposition. The usual recognition of the efforts of the officers during the year was paid by the meeting. A splendid chicken pie seryed those attending the meeting by the ‘members of Brooklyn grange. The list of officers elected is s lows: President, Joseph B. Stetson Brooklyn; first vice president, N Williams, Brooklyn; second vice pres dent, Henry Dorrance, Plainfield; third vice' president, Charles O. Thompson, dinner was fol- Pomfret; treasurer, W. R. Thurber, | Brookl secretal Marshall Frink, Canterbury; auditors, Os: Atwood, Fred Miller and R. B. Wittes all of Brooklyn; executive committee— Brooklyn, Oliver F. Downs; Scotland, W. X. Burnham: Hampton, Charles E. Burnham; Pomfret, Everett E. Brown; Canterbury, M. T. Shea; Chaplin, F. W. Martin; Eastford, Orio . Carpen- ter; Windham, George A. Cook field, Herman B. Chapman; Ki Walter F. Day; Putnam, E. M. Wheat- on: Sterling, George H. Gallup; Wood- stock, George N. Lyon: Thompson, E. H. Corttis; Ashford, Frank H. Ben- nett. The officers of the ladies’ ment were elected as follows: dent, Mrs. A. H. Tanner, Brooklyn: first’ vice president, Mrs. H. D. Cros- Danielson;_second vice president, Mrs. Charles S. Hyde, Canterbury; third _ vice president, Miss_Helen Palmer, Brooklyn; secretary, Mrs. A. T. B. Cummings; executive committes Plain- ngl. depart- Pres —DMiss_Mary Crosby, Brooklyn: Miss Josie Shea, Canterbury; Mrs. Frank Morton, Chaplin; Mrs. Mae Babcock, Plainfield; Mrs. O. W. Bowen. Daniel son; Mrs. Winnie Jewett, Hampton; Mrs. W. N. Burnham, Scotland; Mrs. David Flags, Putna Mrs. Mary Gallup, Sterling; Mrs. Edward White, Pomfret; superintendents of buildings, Mrs. Scott Tripp, Killingly, Mrs. George Witter, Brooklyn; entry clerks, Mrs. C. S. Hyde, Canterbury, Mrs. N. G. Cleveland, Hampton. Charles James Reynolds, who was 75 years of age last June, dled sud- denly at his home in Brooklyn late Saturday afterncon. He had been en- gaged with his chores about the barn when he was seized by illness and died within a very short time. Mr. Reynolds was a native of Voluntown, but with the exception of 15 years spent in Kansas he had been a resi- dent of Brooklyn the greater part of his life. Mr. Reynolds returned to Brooklyn 18 years ago. He leaves his wite. Because last Christmas customers, and we are where. $3.48 and $4.48 VERY SPECIAL ranging from 12/c to 85c. prices upwards wards which gets a similar visitation period- ically, was by breaking out one of the windows in the ticket office. The ticket case was thrown on the floor. Checking of the local tickets will be necessary to determine positively whether any local tickets were stolen. It wis also reported here Saturday that Smith's store in Pomfret was and some articles of con- taken, evidently the dent here Saturday that & that has been making the same g | breaks in stores in this city may be safely charzed with the Pomfret breaks. Karly Saturday morning two | suspicious looking characters were nz their way through the lo- a vards and latter one of ze books stolen from the sta- tion in Pomfret was picked up near the roundhouse here. It is taken for Erantes that the crooks made their way out of this city on an early morn- ing north bound freight. This is the usval procedure after a Putnam or t from the burglars, who to making their head- one of the towns to the nd probably disposing of their 00ds in Worcester. Missionary Society’s Officers. The following are the newly elected officers of the Woman's Missionary so- ciety of the Congregational church: President, Mrs. F. D. Sarbent; vics president, C. H. Brown: secre- ry, Mrs. R Barber; treasurer, Mrs. €. K. Spalding; programme com- mittee, ) W_R. Barber, Mrs. F. J. Daniel Barber; barrel Mrs. A. L. Mansfleld, M en, Mrs. H. L. Pease, Miss 1 superintendent of - 1. Corbin: sec- the cradle roll, Miss Harriet solicitor for Life and Light, Alice Morse, Pomfret are believed in SALVATION ARMY KETTLE. | Put in Place Saturday For Christmas | Contributions to Provide Dinners For Poor. On Saturday the Santa Claus kettle e Salvation Army again made its pearance in the business section of am. It is located at its custom- place near the National _bank bhuilding. Through the cold of Satur- day afternoon and evening the army w rs in this city alternated in at- tending in the vicinity while the gen- crously inclined dropped in pieces of | money to be devoted to the purchase |of dinners for the poor of the city. several years past the army worl rs have done splendid work in this {festal season charity. — Only a small | percentage of the residents of the city | know how another, i small, percent- | age, lives: but it may be taken as a | statement’ of fact that in generally us Putnam there are those who hrough misfortune or the neglect of ©0se responsible for their well being and happiness who would find no cheer in the Christmas holiday were it not for the fine work of the Salvation Army officers. The army workass nev- er forzet them. If those inclined to ive to really werthy causes this hol- v season drop the contributions into le, their work in the Jable undertaking will have accomplisted. The army officers do the rest—and do it well, as they ve done In the past. Considering the prosperity of the city, the giving this year should be the greatest ever, as a mark of appreciation, if for no other cause. proper id | the army recep comm ADVOCATES PREPAREDNESS Rear Admiral C. F. Goodrich of Pom- fret Explained Why Country Should Strengthen Def The nced of military preparedness with the part in it which citizens must take was the theme on which Rear Admiral Caspar F. Goodrich, U. S. N., retired, of Pomfret and Rear Admiral Charles D. Sigsbee spoke Saturday at w luncheon of the Harmonfe club in New York city. Four hundred mem- bers were present and applauded vig- orousl; Answering the question ,“Why hould we be prepared?” after he had reminded his hearers of the limitation placed upon him by President Wil- =on’s prohibition of the discussion of army and navy affairs in public by Unitey States officers, Rear Admiral Goodrich said: “The misguided cry that when this war is ended the belligerents will be too exhausted to take on a fresh enemy, is,» I think, arrant nonsese. To base our national policy upon an assumption negatived by all history is a zamble unworthy of sober minded people. Victors and Loses Will Need Cash. “We shall be rich to repletion when the war is over, and if no measures of preparedness are taken now. as weak as we are rich. The losers in this titanic struggle will have to pay an enormous indemnity, notwith- standing they are beggared. Where ‘Why, natur- will they get the funds? HANDKERCHIEFS, the popular gift article, at ranging from 5c to $1.18, and in boxes at Ilm9c,25c,38c,50c,75clnd980——3,4md6ina X. Women’s FANCY NECKWEAR at 25¢, 50c and Women’s SILK HOSIERY at 23c, 48c and up- Women’s SILK WAISTS at $1.98 and $2.29 UMBRELLAS, all kinds and prices—! 1.10, $1.29, $1.69, $2.15 and upwards . Children’s KNIT GOODS of all descriptions Children’s GLOVES, MITTENS, TOQUES, SWEATERS, ETC. All kinds and prices. MARSHALL’S, 101 Main Street, Norwich The Store That's Filled with the Spirit of Christmas we enjoyed BATH ROBES for Men, Women and Children at 98c, $1.98, $2.38, $2.98, SILK PETTICOATS, black and colors, at $1.98, $2.98 and upwards. Empress Satin Petticoats at $1.48 irom $1.98 Empress Satin Petticoats at $1.18 irom $1.50 SWEATERS, all colors, at 98¢ to $6.78 Great variety of FANCY APRONS at prices ally here, and through a still larger indemnity to cover the cost of col- lection. * Simply on the ground of necessity, ostensibly because they will hoid that our neutrality during the war was imperfect—but any old reasons will do. The real argument will be_in their superior fleets and armies. “Similarly, the victors, requiring huge soms for reestablishing their Industries and commerce, may in their turn, accuse us of unneutral- ity and exact a few billions to set them up in business. “If we do not make ready now, such possibilities may harden into realities. It is for the people to say whether they are wlilling to spend a compara- tively small sum today as insurance against the levving by armed force tomorrow of contributions _beside which our national debt will look microscopic. It congress will only rise to the emergency and be guarded by the e/lvice of experts who know, because they have passed their whole lives in finding out, then all will be well. More Than Men and Guns. Emphasizing that preparedness means much more than a supply of men and guns, Rear Admiral Good- rich exhorted his audience to do its part toward establishing an adequate defense. “I am not a banker. I know nothing about finance. But you do. I say to you frarkly that it's your duty to get togetred immediately and devise a scheme whereby all our monetary re- sources shall be wisely pooled and handled to the maintenance of our credit as a government—during war and no matter to what heights the costs may attain. Do this, as I said, immediately. Do not put it off a single STAFFORD SPRINGS H. S. Team to Play East Hartford— Thirty Employed at New Button Factory—Addition to Rooms of Young Men’s Rooms. The public schools will close Friday for the Christmas vacaation of two weel The cold weather of the past two days has been sufficient to cover the ponds with ice and some of the more venturesome have already tried the skating. Will Play East Hartford Team. The basketball team of the Stafford High cshool will play the team from East Hartford High school in Stafford Springs next Friday afternoon. Fred Remmert has been committed to the state insane hospital at Nor- wich. Employs 30 Hands. The United Pearl Button Manufac- turing company is already employing 30 hands in the old Hope mill in Staffordville. Big Business in the Town. afford is enjoying a period of un- precedented prosperity and the mer- chants are anticipating an unusually large holiday trade in consequence. A new boiler has been installed in the Converse building on Main street, in place of the old one which had to be removed on account of being crack- ed. Tenants were obliged to furnish heat for their several _apartments while the change was being made. Girls’ Club Organized Also. The Young Men's club is again in full swing and indications point to an unusually successful winter. .The ad- ition of the room on the upper floor is very much appreciated. It not only affords a good opportunity for basket- ball games, but for genmeral gymnasi- um work. A Girls’ club has been or- ganized and the rooms will be at their disposal Monday afternoons and ev- enings. Mrs. George Dennis, Miss Florence Quilty and Miss Irene Ash- ton will have general oversight of the rls’ department. Girls between the ages of § and 14 years may attend in the afternoon and those over 14 in the evening. Miss Ethel Rich was at her home in Palmer over Sunday. Current Events Club to Meet. At the moeting of the Current Events’ club this (Monday) evening the subject will be “A Review of the Latest Fiction.” The committee is composed of Mrs. W, H. Cooley, Mrs. J. A. Valentine, and Mrs. H. A. Uow- nall. The hostesses will be Mary Bal- lantine and Mrs. H. A. Townall. Mrs. W. E. Benton is confined to the house by iliness. Middletown—Mother Mary Agnes, who has passed the greater part of her sisterhood at St. Elizabeth’s con- vent, Middletown, has completed 53 years of service in the Sisters of Mer- community, according to the Cath- olic Transeript. Children Cry FOR FLETCHER'S such a wonderful business, this year we have made an extra effort to be well prepared to take care of the Christmas wants of our to state we think we have about as large of Holiday Gifts as can be found elsewhere and prices lower than same qualities else- KID GLOVES The Capital Gift $1.75 kinds at....... $148 $1.25 kinds at....... $1.15 $1.00 kinds at.... 16-button White Kid Gloves $2.19 a pair an assortment 95¢ LOCK AT THIS $2.50 quality While they last at NOANK U. 0. G. C. Election—Salvation Army Speaker at Methodist Church—Tier- ney Cadets to Drill. At the meeting of Nokomis mardery, U. 0. G in Mechanics' hall elected: Past noble commander, Marcellus Dalley: noble commandéer. Charles Grumiey: vice noble commander, Mrs. Minnie Palmer; worthy herald, = Mrs. Nellie Bailey: worthy prelate Mrs. W. Grumley: noble keeper or records, T. J. Savage: financial keeper of rec- ords, Mrs. Minnie T. Vallette; trea: Mary Bishop; warden the inner gate, David Doyle: warden Of the outer gate. Mrs. Annie Doyle: ristees, V<, A. Fraser, Char! - ley, Mru. Sinnie Palmer. AR ey will be installed the first meet- ing night of the new year, January com- C. Friday evening these officers were of Salvation Army Speaker. Chaplain Wilbur of the New London S;ll\)"a:l;:n A"l;y[ spoke at the meeting of the Epworth league In the M church Sunday night. gaa Cadets to D, The Tiern: church will ha ing. i Cadets of St. Joseph’ ve a_meeting this even- A drill will follow the business. = News in Gener: he power boat Hope, Captain J. C. Sistare, has been hauled out for the winter. ST Thomas McDougal has secured em- ployment at the Thames Shipbuilding ew Landon. polrs. John Barnes has returned to Lavwrence. Mass., after visi vi r(n;l“\‘cu here. ik Mrs. Mary Bishop has return: a visit in New Haven, o oo Robert Francis has secured mg_\'menx in New London. everal fishing boats have hauled out at the yard of Albert Rathbun. Liord Brown and Miss Marion Crossman have been at Spring Hill at- l(-n'dln:'. the wedding of a friend. "lju‘!’x-t ent Kelly is visiting in Willi- em- Celebrated Birthday. Miss [Eleanor, Specht recently enter- tained fifteen friends in hono; 15th birthday. ey o Alre. E. F.” Wilbur has returned from a visit in Providence. Mrs. Nellie Bailey her home in Boston. William Patterson who has been in East Hampton has returned. Freeman Rogers spent the week at_Spring Hill. - Howard Hunter has returned to New York after a visit here. The B. Y. P. U. will lead the service has returned to |in the Bradiey Street Mission ,in New London. this evening. The firemen of the village are plan- ning a dance for New Year's eve. Blue skies, sparkling seas—pictur. your exploration. Plan now 1o enjoy this unsurpassed winter voyage. 16-Day Craise 50 eand A ¥94.%0 3 The steamer s your hotel for the entire el Dors wml returaing to Now Vork. e e b s L American Flag. Wrik fer bookkt PORTO RICO LINE Or Any Railrond Ticket Omee r An; ai i l OF Authorized Touriet Agoncy STETSON ‘& YOUNG, Carpenters and Builders Best work and materials at right prices by skilled labor, Telephone. 50 WEST MAIN ST. New Styles Fall Millinery MRS. G. P. STANTON 62 Shetucket Strest WHEN YOU WANT 1o put your bu: iness before the public, there is medium better than through tne vertising columns of The Bulletin. ad-