Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, November 18, 1916, Page 5

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Norwich, Saturday, Nov. 18, 1816. —y VARIOUS MATTERS Light vehicle lamps at 456 e'clock this evening. ‘The cold wave has proved a boom to :—rulvpen and others interested in fur les. . A book recently given the Peck li- brary is Birds of North and Middle America. Since Christmas and New Year's come on Monday, it means a triple holiday, for those entitled to holi- days. % Dancing class in Pulaski hall Mfon- day evening, Nov. 20, at 7.30.—adv. The signals at the seation in Plain- feld will soon be lighted by electricty lamps. Thieves have stolen goods of late from the Central Village freight de- pot Candy, tobacco and other things have been taken. The recent rummage sale held by the Catholic Woman's club, Mrs. Frank T. Sylvia, president, netted the sub- stantial sum of $51. The meeting of the Bozrah Mission- ary soclety is to be held this (Sat- urday) afternoon with Mrs. Henry Hamilton, of Yantie. Rev. H. J. Wyckoff and Swahn's or- chestra at men’s rally Sunday at 3.30. —adv. A clear day is predicted today, after Friday’s mixture of snow and rain. and merchants are looking for the first start of holiday business. Ten benevolent women worked at Red Cross headquarters Friday morn- ing snd others accomplished much work during the afternoon. Greatest medium Vanderbilt, Spiritual Wonderful America, Mrs. academy, Sun- psvchic messages.— The Ladies’ Aid aker Hill Baptist soctety chuch of the realized 58 at its annual supper and sale at the church Wednesday evening. Mrs. E. G. Black of Groton has been notified of the death of her father, John low, 73, in Glasgow, Scot- land. Mrs. Black is the only member of her family in this country. Connecticut manurmcturers have been notified that the banquet of the American_Association of Woolen and Worsted Manufacturers is to be held at the Waldorf-Astoria, December 6. Mentjoned among those at the suf- frage dinner in New Haven Thursday evening were Mrs. Johnston, Putnam; Mrs. H. B. Hunt, Niantic; Mrs. K. N. Bill of Lyme and Miss Edna L. Tyler, New London. Chamberlain’s famous por- njamin Franklin, after be- and ever since 1t was paint is now ownel by Geo ser of New London, who cently acquired it Mason During fore 9 p. of Cancer November Saturn m. JtH)s ses be- in the constellation at_men’s m., Thayer Lawye:- of Webster, who shot nnd killed nis son and wife, is well known in Grosvenordale, his wife being a daughter of the late R. B. a well to do farmer in that isses Dorothy 2in Hill, have broilers for on. The birds were and were ready ‘o market early In November. Come to lunch and Woman'’s Exchange for afternoon tea. Food sale. en for Thanksgiving. No stamped goods for Xmas P The Wimndham county W. C. T. president. M B K, sller, pledged 320 toward the naticnal pro- hibition campaign fund. This is at the rate of five cents from every white ribboner in ti:e county St. Patrick’s Tystic Tierney Cadetcs of ore planning for the obsery- ance of the third anniversary of the founding of the society, Sunday af! erngon. Delezations from Norwic have been invited to attend. The teachers in Norwich Art school this year are Miss Brown, drawing and design: Miss Watrous, jeweiry, draw- ing. design and pott Miss Mallett, drawing ~nd com Miss Priges, drawing; Miss Ceruthers, jewelry. Circulars were received in the tex- tile trade in this state Thursday from { the ‘office of the Depot Quartermaster at Philadelphia( announcing that_the army was in the market to buy 500,- 000 yards of olive drab shirting flan- nel. Word has been recerved by Mr. and Mrs. Walter M. Taylor of Tolland, of the death of their son, Lynd Taylor, who enlisted in the 54th regiment from British Columbia and was at the front in France. The message stated that his death occurred October 26. Erwin B. Chase, Jr., and Miss Dalsy May Alrich of Bast Killingly, who were united in marriage by Rev. C. H. Barber at the Congregational parson- age in Danielson, have been on a trip which included visits in Providence, ‘Lfl{mdala Norwich Town and Mont- ville. At the Sunday evening service in Moosup Methodist church there is to Hoavy Sterling Plated Three-plece | b® & secred concert by Misses Lucy Carving Sets, $2.45. A beautiful Calendar to each custo- J. OGULNICK & CO. 82 Franklin St. Phone 714-12 GERMAN AMERICAN EXTERMINATING CO. mmmrl of Contracts fln to mlnm all In- sects and Vermin in Apartment Houses, m Private Hm:fil. Steam- muou Sold lel-.la andRetall ne Willimantio, 620-6 uuu A. HALB&’S-I_ Agent, Mn,.hn . given prompt and Sarah Adams of Boston. These two diminutive ladios, the former 49 inches tall and the latter but 48 inches, l"l'alvg been spending the week in Nor- ch. One of the new democratic state senators is Pairck B. Sullivan of Derby, secretary of the democratic state central committee./ Mr. O'Sul- livan is the son of the late Dr. Thos. J. O'Sullivan, a native of Norwich Captain Wilson, U. S. A., attended the regular drill of the Fifth company held in the armory on Friday even- ing. There was a good attendance and the evening’s program was artillery work. —_— Resigns Position. ‘Wiltred Pardy has resigned his sition with.the Chelsea line, where ha has been bookkeeper for the past five Ell'l. and has accepted a m ‘with Py a2 thus doing away with the kerosene Mrs. Clarence Boyer has returned to her home in_ Stafford Springs from the Norwich State hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Kilday of l%rwlnhmmtnemotc H. Kilday and family of Ballouville. ‘Lieut. and Mrs. Lloyd P. Horsfall (Nellle B. Raymond) of Fort Scott, m.,h.vabunvh!un:nm}mmau: Mr. and Mrs. Joha F. Noyes in Mystic. A Greene, R. L, co; tions that F. Leon Huf tendent of Backus mm was the retent guest of his mother, Mrs. Agnes Hutchins. CAMPFIRE GATHERING HELD AT BUCKINGHAM MEMORIAL Interesting Talk on Shakespeare Given by Charles H. Brown. About 150 attended the campfire gathering held Friday evening at the Buckingham Memorial by Sedgwick post, No. 1, G. A. R. Present as guests were the members of Sedgwick Wom- an's Relief corps, No. 16, and the Sons of Veterans. At 7.30 o'clock the fol- lowing menu was served: Escalloped Oysters. Cold Boiled Ham. French Fried Potatoes, Pickles. Celery. Rolls. Assorted Cake. Cofree. Fruit. Cigars. Following the supper, Charles H. Brown entertained the veterans and their guests with a very interesting talk on Shakespeare. The Misszes Fitch elso provided musical selections. Com- | mander Orrin M. Price was in charge of the program. THe folowing are the ladies who made the supper a success: Mrs, Ger- trude Toootill. chairman. Mrs. Mabel B. George, .irs, Gertrude Johnson, Mrs. Marietta Wriznt, Mrs. Susan Kampf, Mrs. Charlotie Deniscn, Mrs. ura Hutchins, Mrs. Lena Pukallus, 2 Lillian Brewster, Mrs. Julia Kies, Mrs. Lydia Perkins, Mrs. Annie_ L. Rawson, Mrs. Lillian Johnson, Mrs. Jane Seed, Mrs. Elizabeth Bogue, Mrs. Nellie Bailey, Miss Elena Lester, Mrs, Anna Guile, Mrs. Ella Barber, Miss Grace Stetson. Mrs. Grace Filimore and Mrs. Ida Mathieu. MYSTERIOUS FIRE ON NORTH FRANKLIN FARM Windmill and Tank Went Up Smoke Early Friday Evening. in North Franklin was the scene of a mysterious fire Friday nisht between 8.30 and 9 o'clock when the windmill and tank on Frank Rockwood's place which has not been used in years, caught fire and was totally destroyed. The tank and windmill are set on a high iron tower and the feed pipe which leads up to the wooaen tank was boxed in with wood and it is sup- posed the fire started from the base and worked up. Mr. and Mrs. Rock- wood were in Lebanon at the time of the fire attending a whist party and no one was at the Rockwood farm except their son who retired about 8.35. A. R. Race was at the farm talking with Mr. Rockwood's son and left about $.3) o'clock and he saw no sign of light or fire near the tower. Mr. Race had no sooner reached his home when word was sent to him of the fire. Word was also sent to Mr. and Mrs. Rockwood, who with all the guests at the whist party hurried to the scene by automobile. Mr. Rockwood’s son was in bed when he noticed a light flickering and on looking out of the window saw ‘the windmill and tank a mass of flames. The windmill is set off from the other buildings on the farm and there is nothing within 40 to 50 feet of it. How the fire started is a complete ill_was damp from e all The YOUNG LADIES’ SODALITY HELD SUCCESSFUL WHIST Fifty Tables Were Played and Prizes Were Awarded the Winners. There were fifty tables at the whist conducted b#fl the Young Ladies So- dality of St. Patrick’s parish in the ement of the church on Friday ev- ening. The prizes were awarded as follow: Ladies—First, Mrs. 3. H. Donahue; second, Mrs. Dennis Haye: third, arles Lee fifth, M Gentlemen—Firs fourth, Mrs. R. M. . Chris Barry , John Kelly: sec- ond, Andrew Deneff: third, Charles Lee: fourth, A H. Disco; fifth, Wil- liam Burns, Observed Her Sixteenth Birthday. A very pleasant time was spent at the home of Mrs. Irving Robbins in Yantic Thursday evening in honor of her daughter, Gladys’ sixteenth birth- day. About twenty were present, some going from Norwich. Refresh- ments of sandwiches, cake, fruit and coffee were served. Music and games were enjoyed until a late hour. Prizes were won by Miss Loretta Richard: Miss Elsie Whitmarsh, Charles Bar- ber and Master John Alexander. Vo- cal solos were rendered by Miss Eli- zabeth Stelzner and Charles Barber The hostess received many ugeful gifts from the guests, including a sum of money. All present declared that they had spent a very pleasant time and wished the hostess happiness and prosperity in future years. ‘WEDDING. Kent—Beckwith. Eugene F. Kent, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Kent of Quaker Hill, and Miss Viola Beckwith, daughter of Giles Beckwith of Pleasure Beach, were united in marriage at 7 o'clock Thursday evening by Rev. Donald Fletcher, pastor of the Quaker HKill Baptist church. The ceremony was performed at the pastor’s residence. Walter Weed of Quaker Hill was best man and the bridesmaid was Miss Gladys Prince of New London. As the bridal party left Mr. Fletcher's house they were met by a crowd of friends who showered congratdlations upon them. A wedding supper was served at_the Kent home. Mr. Kent and his bride left for New York on the boat. They will spend a week in the metropolis and reeurning will reside at Pleasure Beach. When the couple reached their state room on the boat they discovered that their friends had visited the room before them and tastefully decorated it. The bridegroom is well known. He is emploved by Barker & Beebe and is president of the Chums Country club of Quaker Hill. Moose Initiated Six. At a special mesting of Norwich, Conn., lodge, No. 950, the Moose home on day evening, six candidates were ini- toated. Spent $20 in Election. M&flm thll he. “C .“i theé election. t men- nual Business Meeting of Year. REV. J. H. SELDEN If victory shall crown the armies of allies, the world will have just cause for rejoicing, for that event will sig- nalize the triumph of the new democ- racy, said Rev. Joseph H. Selden in an interesting paper on The New Democracy read at the méeting of the Men's ciub of Park Congregational church Friday night. Preceding Rev. Mr. Selden’s paper a business ssion was held when the reports of the secretary and treasurer were read and approved and the fol- lowing officers were eclected: Pre: dent, Robert C. Johnson: vice presi- dent, Herbert R. Branche; secretary, Alfréd P. Allen; treasurer, Phillip A. Johnson; executive committee, Phillip A. Johnson, W. Humphrey Almy, B. . Pullen and James T. Isbister. Rev. Selden’s paper said in part: Fr m the outbreak of the war, the of the American people have been given to the and with reason. ‘was held responsible for the appalling disaster, for she was or. By the command of the first blow was struck. As to the caus of the war, near and reomte, few coul offer an intelligent well grounded opinio Perhaps this is still true. M Wi n, with char- acteristic lucidity of phrase, has spoken of “the obscure fountains from whence this stupendous flood has bu fort! But Germany respon- sibility for the outbreak\ was estab- lished by incontrovertible facts. The mobill or of her forces, magically swift, the vast armies, above a mil- lion and a half, complete in equip- mient “to the last gaiter button,™ sup- ported by engines of destruction of undreamed of power and efficiency, that swept with the resistles® fury of a tidal wave across Belglam and northern ance—these things were recognized by our people as the out- working of plan long cherished and carefully matured. Germary was held responsible for this measureless dis- aster by which the pillars of our ctv- ilization hd\e been shaken, if mnot overthrov & gland nor France can be om responsibility for the hich brought about the \uxlhekwa the sympathies of heen withdrawn It I am_not r and more ¢ recogniz midst of a world cris a turning point in history. as 1492 marked an epoch, tered a new are at stake for mportance the for- nations immediately en- gaged in this titanic struggle. This well nigh universal condemna: tion of Germany by our people is sig- nificant, for, but three years ago, the attitude of America toward Germany was most friendly. 1 am not speak- ing of diplomatic or ut of the personal attitude of Americans toward the German people. Here again, there were sound rea- sons for our ungrudging admiration and good will. No nation in Europe seemed more closely akin to ourselves in the spirit and method of her life. Germany is_conspicuously a land of progress. Within the span of a sin- gle lifetime, she has won by merit and enterprise a foremost place among the world powers. Half a century ago, she was a looselp knit confedera- tion of kingdoms, dukedoms, princi- palities, free towns—some three hun- dred in number, without unity of pur- pose or administration. Her people numbered but eighteen millions, and many were very poor. The rorward movement began, in_ 1860, under the reign of Willlam of Prussia, and was due to the masterly leadership of Bl Sarclk. In 1866, Austria was humbled and displaced from the preeminence she had so long exercised In German affairs. Four years later came the Franco-Prussian war, and in 1871, Willlam was crowned German em- peror in the palace of Versailles. Thence forward progress has beez. yuj- checked. Not only has Mer popuiation increased “more than three-fold; in many departments of the national life a splendid advance has been achieved. Through the centuries, Germany has been, as she still is, an agricultural nation, but under the wise direction and by the aid of the government her sterile soil has so. improved, that the yield of her flelds per acre compares favorably with that of Belgium, the garden spot of Burope, and is more than twice the product of American farms. The progress of Germany in her varieg industries is familiar to us all. She has developed a system of intercommunication by mivers, rail- roads and canals, that is characteristi- cally complete. The management of her rapidly growing cities is a model for all the world, And for the notable progress regis- tered in half a century, and the high measure of personal comfort they en- joyed, the German people were in- debted to the forethought and skill and administrative efficiency of their rulers. Democracy and Autooracy. ‘Why, then, should Americans give their sympathy to the allles in un- stinted measure and look upon Ger- many with deep aversfon, not unmixed with fear? This is the answer, We have come to see that this s a strug- gle between demoecracy and autocracy, and democracy is fighting for its life, The lurid light of this world conflag- nuwn has Tevealed with _startli clearness a truth not one of us -um two years ago. ‘The s, which underlie NORWICH BULLETIN, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER ‘18, 1916 TRIUMPH OF NEW DEMOCRACY World Will Have Just Cuue,for Rejoiang if Victory Crowns | stress ‘ot the Allies Said Rev. J. H.. Robert C. Johnson Elected President for the Coming | | cause for. Selden—Was Speaker at An- Men’s Club of Park Church— | . Pngland is a constitutional monar- chy, but no.one will question her right to a place among democratic na- tions, for the constitution is supreme. It is the product of the toils and as- pirations and sacrifices of many gen: erations of liberty-loving Englishmen. The supreme law of the land is the will of the people. Germany is in form a constitutional mongrehy, but it s not a_democracy, for framing th estatutes the peo- ple had no part. The story can be outlined in a-dozen sentences. The constitution was promised by Frederic William III in 1814, The star of Na- poleon had begun to wane. A coali- tion of European powers was formed to accomplish his overthrow. Frede ic Willilam, who in earlier campaigns had shown himself a craven, welcom- ing Napoleon to Berlin, and joining him in the attack on Russia, desired a place beside England, Austriz and Russia in this coalition. But his peo- ple, whose lands had been ravaged and whose numbers had been decimated by the French armies, were very slow to respond to his call. To win the allegiance_of his dispiritea subjects. Frederic William promised that their fidelity in this crisis of the fatherland should be rewarded by a constitution guaranteeing to them that participa- tion in the conduct of the state they had so long craved. Waterloo soon followed, and you will remember the honorable part in that great victory played by German troops But Frederic William III. proved as false as he was weak. His -solemn pledges were broken, the gift of a con- stitution was denied, and the scholars ana statesmen and patriots who pro- tested against this breech of trust were driven into_exile. A constitution was granted to Prus- sia by Frederic William IV., under the pressure of the revolutionary move ment of 1848, a year before this half- demented king was displaced, and his brother William, whom we know as William the First, was appointed re- gent in his stead However incompetent to manage affairs of state he may have been, Frederic William IV. was a Prussian of the Prussians, and this document, which set forth the fundamental law of the land, and which later furnished the model for the imperial constitu- tion, while it quieted the agitation of the liberal party by providing a leg- islature to which members might be elected by the ballots of the people, was so framed as to involve no sur- render of royal authority. Distinctly Undemocratic The constitution is distinetly un- democratic in its provisions; never- theless, our distrust is based not up- on the German system of government, for in the hands of soverefgns, en- lightened, fair-minded, sincerely de- voted to the best interests of the peo- ple, it might serve the ends of jus- tice and further the well being of .the nation. . The, basis of our distrust is the ineradicable weakness of the Hohenzollern lings. Since the con- stitution was granted—and it must never be forgotten it did not have its source in the heart and life of the German people—since 1t was sranted, two masterful personalities have been dominant in_ that realm, Prince Bis- marck and the Emperor William II. The first has been called the Maker of Modern Germany. At the least, it is to be said that Bismarck made Modern Germany possible. The famous cartoon published in “Punch” in 1889, which bore the cap- tion *‘Dropping the piiot,” expressed with humorous fidelity the astonish- ment and dismay with which the world learned of the dismissal of Bis- marck by the young Prince, then so recently crowned emperor. ~The un- pleasant impression made by this rash and graceless act was deepened by ill advised utterances apearing in the public addresses of “William the Indiscrete” But again the maxim, “othing succeeds like success.” has been vindicated. Under his rule Ger- many has prospered from year to vear, attaining an unquestioned place among the world powers. No- where have expenditures for . public welfare been so lavish. Meanwhile, William has proclaimed himself with great insistence the champion and de- fender of the peace of Europe, and, on the whole, the world has been in- clined to take hi mat his word. A man of exceptional gifts, held fast in the grip of unswerying purpose, the emperor has had his way. Even the most beneficlent of his undertakings have been so planned and so directed as to reinforce his dominating in- fluence over the life and thought of the German people. Granted that he is a religious man, according to his lights, he has compelled the church to bow to his will and to lend her sanc- tion to the Hohenzollern claims. Deoly Interested in Education. ‘The emperor is deeply interested In the education of the people, but by his express command, whatéver else may be taught, the schools, from the carliest years to the university, must pross home with relterated and in- sistant emphasis & Conception of the power and mission of Germany that la absolutely false, The writer of an article in @ recent “Outlook” names this as “The Crime @f Germaay; th« janized System w@ Edpcation.” Perhdps the Lnfllcfl'nm 1s not too e Vere, Here I have found the explan- ation of the amazing, all but incredi ble brutality displayed by the invad- ing hosts; they have been trained to it, they and their fathers before them. It has been instilled into their minds, that the destruction of those who with.. stand the German advance, whatever means may be ‘found necessary to at- tain this end, is a religlous duty. Their fanaticism is as blind, perhaps we may be compelled to say, as cruel as_that of the Moslems. Since August, 1914, we have follow- ed with profound interest the shift- ing phases of the great conflict.. It would seem that now the war has en- tered on its final stage. The plans go carefully framed by tne War Lords and pressed by them with re- lentless vigor have failed. The Cen- tral Empires are in a state of siege, beset on every frontier by the hosts of the aliles, e wamarous; not ey well equipped, possessed of _greater after day upheld by a confident ex- resources, Who press the. battle day pectation” of victory ror the cause of democracy, It is to be feared the end is not near, = At best another twelve months of this unspeakable Borrar ot ihe enlured, hut, unless we utter] isread tne signs, Ger- many is facing the threat of an ov- erwhelming defeat. Just Cauge for Rejoicing. if victory shall crown the armies of allies, the world will —— its mfi;fl:x spirit. its courage, its un- ~The war ught no essential mw,fim&nnnwnwamfl But France has been born again. A new. , life h:fi-wm to_ber under the supreme .. emergency. The France of today is a republic, not _regards the form of her po- otzal” Snetications, -bat In her spirit. She is no longer a country made up of detached, self-centered individual- ists. Her disciplined citizens are consecrated to mnoble ideals of free- dom and they hold those ideals so precious, they stand together, a unit- ed people, more closely xnit than any other nation in the wor?d, determined in_defense-of the sacred principles of the commonwealth to give their blood fo the last man. In England, the transformation has proceeded more_slowly; it may be that not yet has the passion of hero- ism taken complete possessiom of the hearts of her people. . But the change has come, ¥er insular pride has @is- apeared, and with it the smug con- fidence which_too long has character- ized her .attitude toward continental aisputes. Our theught turns to America, the ploneer of democracy, earliest among the nations to bulld its political insti- tutions upon the principle that the |, welfare of the people is the supreme end of government. What have these great days brought to America? Have Wwe been quick to grasp_ the meaning |. of the rearching_discipline of these terrible years? From: our place of prosperous security we have looked across the sea to 3 war-distracted world. We say that democracy is fighting for its life. Do we realize that every'ilce and always democracy must figat for its life? 1f of all forms of government it is the noblest, our own experience here in America should teach us that it is the form most dif- ficult of realization. And the mainte- nance of the kigh ideals of democracy is most arduocus der precigely the conditions which have obtained here in America since '65. Tre Civil war pre- sented moral issues of imperative claims, and, under great leadership, the battles of freedom were fought with superb devotion. Those grim days were followed by a very remarkable industriai and commercial expansion. Never betore and in no other iand have the gains of industry been so large as here in America during the last half century. Our increase in_wealth has been unprecedented. Who would claim that the advance in spiritual earnestness and political integrity kas been commensurate? A New Law of Life. By the unseen but irresistible might of His providence God has establishc¥ for men :n one day a new law of life, the expression of the new relationship men sustain to one another. There is no place for a narrow selfish individ- talism, for we are bound together, in our hopes, our aspirations, our achievements. by the ties of interde- pendence. No man ard no community can live prosperously if it holds in light regard the interests of others. ‘We have exalied the claims of democ- racy because of its guaranty of free- dom to the individ: But the es- sence of democracy is co-operation. The glory of citizenship in a republic must more and more clearly be seen in the fact that it entitles a man to share in the life of the commanwealth; to share in its prosperity, but no less fully to share in the toils and sacri- fices demanded for tha maintenance of €0 high an ideal. Vith all my heart, I am looking for evidcnce that prosper- ous America is not wholly blind to the lesson this war has iaught to our sis- ter nations bevond fhe sea. It 'has not col the new life Ameri- ca needs, larger, finer, more senerous. Is it coming? Our dcople are capable of a devotion deep, calm, engrossing, that shall lift them abn\e the low level of a petty, selfis] ialism. Is it coming, this moral revival that shall enable our citizens to perceive the mearing of demo:racy, and inspire them to undertake with fresh courage and unfaltering deterrination the realization of the splendid ideals of the fathers. _Refreshments were served in the dining room, followed by a social hour. HORATIO BIGELOW ELECTED GOLF CLUB PRESIDENT. Meeting Was Held at Club- house Thursday Night. At the annual meeting of the Nor- wich Goif club held Thursday night at the clubnouse Horatio Bigelow was elected president for the coming year. Other oficers elected were as fol- lows: Secretary, Edmund W, Perkins; treasurer, Charles D. Foster; green committee, A, H. Chase, W, Humphrey Almy, J. D. Mouiton: tennis commit- tee, W. Tyler Olcott, Dr. Hugh B. Annual Campbeli, Rovert C, Johnson; house committee, J. Dana Coit, Fume E. Flagler, Miss Maud Carew Bucking- ham; winter sports committee, Hume E. Flagler, Philip A, Johnson, Joan L. Mitchell; membership committee, Lu- cius Briggs. Philip T. Welles, J. D. Moulton, The réport of Treasurer Charles D. Foster showed that $1,000 of the club's indebtedness has been pald off during the year, leavinga substantial balance in the treasury. The secretary, Ed- mund W. Perkins, reported a member- <hip of 226, 94 active and 134 associate members. Willis _Austin, chairman of the greens cummittes, reported on the work done on the course (uring the year Horatio Jigelow of the tennis Com- mitteo reported that owing to the ab- normal rainfall during the spring and summer the court activities had been interfored with: considerably. Article 5, section 4, of the by-laws was amended to read that two active membors and & woman member should bo named to serve on a house com- mittee. Heretofore the women of the club have had no representation on the committee. OBITUARY. Mrs. John Mitchell. Mary A. Hewitt, wife of John Mitchell, died at her home on Franklin street, New London, early Thursday morning., She was a member of the First Congregational church and her ancestors were connected with the early history of New London. She was a direct descendant of John Howland and Elizabeth Tilley, of Mayflower dis- tinction. She was a woman of sterling character and be greatly missed in her home. She is survived by her husband, John Mitchell, and two daughters, Mrs. Annie Bolles and Miss Isabelle E. ‘Mitchell, both of whom lived at home. She had been ill only a few days and her death was caused by pneumonia. Stole Potatoes in Montville. Pofrick J. O'Rourke of New York state employed by Dwight Cook in Wontville, was. arrested Thuyrsday by Constable Hickey for s g eight 'bushels of potatoes from his employ- er and selling them in Norwich. Fri- day he was tried by Judge Smiddy. ‘The young man was sentenced to jail for 20 days and was taxed the costs. The potatoes were valued at $8, It is thought the young man took more | potatoes than were named in the writ.| And Fummy Cb HOID of Norwich L Those who suffer with kidney back- ache, urinary ills or any little kidney or bladder disorder, want kidney help. ‘Who can better advise than some Nor- wich resident, who has also suffered, but has had relief. Norwich people recommend Doan’s Kidney Pills. Here's one case and there are many others. Mrs. E. Mulkin, 613 N. Main St., Nor- wich, says: - “F had dull pains across the small of my back. I noticed the trouple - mostly- when I over-exerted myself. When I was on my feet a great deal, my back felt weak and tired. Doan’s Kidney Pills gave me 'g00a relief and that is why I recom- mend them.” Price 50c, at all dealers. Don't simply ask for a kidney remedy—get Doan’s Kidney Pills—the same that Mrs. Mulkin had. Foster-Milburn Co., Props., Buffalo, N. Y. ART CONNOISSEUR BUYS FAMOUS FRANKLIN PORTRAIT. George S. Palmer Now Owns Painting by Mason Chamberlain. George S. Palmer of New London, a noted art connoissenr. is now .the own- er of the famous portrait of Benjamin Franklin by Mason Chamberiain. Mr. Palmer recently acquired the painting from M. Knoedler & Co. of Fifth ave- nue, New York. The portrait is to be exhibited in the Brovklyn Gallery of Fine Arts during the winter and will be sent tc Mr. Pslmer’s private gallery in New London next sprinj The portrait has Geen {n England ever since it was painted in 1762. It is famous because of the countless times it .has been reproduced and is familiar to all Americans. This portrait of Franklin was paint- ed by Chamberlain, who was one of the founders of the Royal academy in London, at about tbe time that the “Agent jin England for Philadelphia,” as Franklin was known, was made a D. C. L. of Oxford (April 30, 1762). Franklin's_son William received the degree of M. A. at the same time. The next year the portrait was engraved in mezzotint by the famous etcher, Edward Fisher, and ten years later was_reproduced in the French edition of Dr. Franklin's “Philosopifical Pa- pers,” Paris 1773. The picture was ex- hibited by the artist at the Royal academy exhibition of 1763. Franklin is represented seated. near- ly full length, and engaged in_ ex- periments with the electrical bells. Through the open window the light- Two things men are “fnssy” Hats and Slu We want to say a f f words to you about these fm= portant things. YmHutdoeoulmlel myone!lu.ngtom* i a.ppeannce,ltou.duh 3 as well as your head. Shirts, too,thefituuf‘”g: lemmnkeulotoftfiflm It is very important at this time to buy Slumtlmm know are fast color. We do not sell any that we cannot guarantee the color to stand any number of washings. We would like every man to know that we can every one of you in every s Murphy & McGarry 207 Main Street il CUMMINGS & RING Funeral Directors and Embalmers 337 MAIN STREET Opposite Post Office *Phone 238-2 Lady Assistant DE SARATOGA RESTAURANT ning is seen in the distance destroying a buildicg. The canvas is 49 inches high and 39 inches wide. The portrait was originally in the collection of Joshua Bates, an Amer- ican, who resided in Engiand at his estate] NeW Lodge, Windsor Forest, where he dled in 1864 Mr. Bates' daughter married Sylvan Van de Weyer, for many years Belgian minis- ter in’ London, and she inherited his art collection. In 1854 when a joint commission was appointed to make a final settlement of the claims between Great Britain and the United States growing out of the war of 1812, Mr. Bates was appointed umpire when the commissioners could not agree, and the justice of his decisions were not allied in question in either country. An_excellent copy of Chamberlin’s portrait of Franklin made by C. R. Leslie under Mr. Bates’ direction was presented to Harvard college. State Naval Militia. Cassius B. Barnes, a former officer in the United States navy, will prob- ably be chosen to succeed Bbenezer Hill, Jr.,, as commanding officer of the Connecticut Naval militia. At a meet- ing of the officers of the Naval militia organization in New Haven, Mr. Barnes’ name was endorsed. The bal- loting will begin at once and will be closed November 20. Not on T. A. Scott, Jr. It was reported that Horace H. Al- len, son of Dr. and Mrs. J. H. Allen. of Church street, was a member of the crew of the tug T. A. Scoft, Jr., which was in coliision with® the Deutsehiand, and sank in the sound. Mr. All is on the wrecking tug Alert, which has been doing work near Boston. Engineer Beckwith of Laurel Hill was slated for one of the unlucky crew, but he is a member of the crew on another tug. Universalist Miesion Circle. The regular menthly meeting of the Mission circle of tte Church of the Good Shepherd was held Thursday af- ternoon with Mrs. Thomas Potter pre- siding. She read the scripture lesson from the 67th Psalm. Readirgs were given by Mrs. C. B. Woodworth, Mrs. ‘éfl;fixle M. Jenkins and Rev. J. ‘obb. CENTRAL BUILDING, BROADWAY. REGULAR DINNER 75¢ . © Thanksgiving Day - FROM 11 A.-M. TO 9:30 P. M. Oyster Cocktail La Pamplemousse St. Sylvester Grape Fruit, St. Sylvester Queen Olives Boston Celery Le Poulet, Jumbo Creole Chicken Soup, a la Creole Okra Roti de Turgee, Saiuse Aireiles Roast Turkey, Giblet Sauce - Cranberry Sauce Pommes Douces Dauphine - Sweet Potatoes, Dolphine Le Coeur de Laitire, a la Creme Heart of Lettuge, Cream Dressing - Fromage Roquefort Roquefort Cheese Toasted Crackers Poudding Choclat P Cafe de Noir | Emest E. Bullard VIOLIN TEACHER ANl String Instruments repaired ins sold on easy terms For appointments address E. E. BULLARD, Bliss Place, Nors wich, Conn. FREDERICK T. BUNCE: THE PIANO TUNE 27 UNION STREET \Phone 1414-2 Norwich, Conn. d. M. & J. P. SWAHN | Incidents In Society | Mrs. Channing M, Huntington has been visiting Milford friends. Mrs. Edwin A, Tracy of Spalding street has .been the guest of Charles H. Dillaby in Somerville, Mass, for- merly of Norwich, PROVISIONAL APPOINTMENT OF SECOND LIEUTENANTS Names of 447 Who Made Publ ‘Washington, 'Nov. 17.—Names of 447 men who have qualified for pro- visional appointment as second lieu- tenants in the regular army under the terms of the National Defense Act, were made public tonight by the war department. They passed examina- tions held in August, Applications for commissions came from civil life, from the national guard, the Philippine Scouts and the ranks of the regular army. Of those Tailors : Franklin Square, 237 Main Strest Telephone 551-12 Dr. Alfred Rlchards DENTIST Office Hours: 9-12 a. m.—1.30 to 6 p. m. Wed. and Sat. Evenings 7-8- | Room 305 Thayer Building . Tel. 488-2 House tel WhatIs fom e Your Recr: We have magazines for every busi« ness, trade, profession or hobby. Come in and let us get Yi MAGAZINE for you. who qualified, 112 were enlisted men of the regular forces; 27 members of the national guard and 15 serving in the scouts. About two thirds of the regulars to win - commissions were non-comynissioned officers, and CIGAR STORE "»s; y Corner Broadway and Bath DR.R. J.COL.L/ DENTIS F 7