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[ WILLIMANTIC | WILLIMANTIC OFFICE, 67 Chureh St. Telephone 210-2. ABUNDANT HOLIDAY CHEER Benevolent Organizations and Inci- viduals Make Christmas Merry for the Unfortunat Many family reunions and parties were held about the city Monday as most of those working or living. out of town at present time were at their homes in Willimantic over Christmas. In this way many happy gatherings were held throughout the day. Some of the people preférred to have their Christmas dinner out, consequently the local hotels and restaurants were well patronized. ’ The inmates of the almshouse were made happy Christmas day by a big dinner and small gifts. The dinner consisted of roast beef, vegetables, pumpkin pie, with cigars and candy later. The women inmates recetved handkerchiefs and candy, while the men received cigars and candy. The gifts were made possible by the gen- erosity of the St. Vincent de Paul so- clety. The patients at the St. Joseph hos- pital received many delicacies to make the day a pleasant one for them. The poor families of the city were taken care of by the St. Vincent de Paul society, Willimantic Lodge, No. 1311, B. P. . E., and the United Charities Association of this city. ADD BRIER MEN. Miss Mary and Abbie Bentley of New Haven are-the guests of Dr. and Mrs. O'Neil for a few days. Gale Damage at Camp Ground. Owing to the strong. winds which have prevailed for the past few days the gate at the entrance to the Camp Ground was very much weakened and Monday it fell to the ground. The pillar on the north side of the en- trance and the arch over the road were the parts of the gate to suffer from the wind. Extra Trolley Service. On account of the heavy travel on the trolley cars Christmas there were two cars run on the Norwich line. For this reason many of the cars coming into this city were made very late and a great deal of hurrying had to be done by those who had to catch trains. OBITUARY. Mrs. Judson A. Potter. The death of Rosa B. Potter, wife of Judson A. Potter, of North street, occurred Sunday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Henry A. Arnold, on Jackson street, where she had been ill for eight months. Mrs. Potter was born in Monterey, Mass., on June 21, 1844, the daughter of Samuel and Emma (Sears) Thompson. She had been a resident of this city for a number of years. She is sutvived by her husband and one daughter. Mrs. Rose L. Walden. The death of Mrs. Rose L. Welden occurred at her home at 40 Pearl street Monday morning after a long illness. Mrs. Walden was born in Griswold Dec. 1, 1855, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Corey. She was married in Griswold to E. B. Walden in 1877 and moved to this city, where she had since lived, in 1880. Mrs. Walden, was a member of the Congregational church, W. C. T, U, and the King's Daughters. Be- DRIVE AWAY HEADACHE Rub Musterole on Forehead and Temples ‘A headache remedy without the dan- rers of “headache medicine.” Relieves readache and’that miserable feeling from solds or congestion. .And it acts at once!l Musterole is a clean, white ointment, made with oi] of mustard. Better thad a mustard plaster and does not blister. Used only externally, and in no way can iffect stomach and heart, as some in- ternal medicines do. R Excellent for sore throat, bronchitis, troup, stiff neck, asthma, neuralgia, con~ gestion, pleurisy, rheumatism, lumbago, ull pains and aches of the back or joints, sprains, sore muscles, bruises, chilblains, frosted feet, colds of the chest (it often )yrevents d?neumpnia). 25c and 50c jars; hospital size $2.50. ! Christmas and the Hardware Store Did you ever stop and think what an endless number of useful Xmas presents can be found at a Hardware Store? ' Gifts for Everybody. You will find us at 22 CHURCH STREET. Come in and see what we have to-offer. DR. F. C. JACKSON DENTIST 752 Main Street, Hours—9 a. m. to 8 p. m. Willimantic Phone 44 JAY M. SHEPARD I\ Moosup Man Fined For Breach of the. Peace—Cantata and Tree—Family Gathering on the Holiday — New Quarters For Glee Club. " sides her husband she is survivea by ; one sister, Mrs. James (A Eennedy ot eaos.'ffrl:‘"fif' of lgosup ;vn“f“fl- ey ePy ud one hrothen Gsorsel| B¢ Cunttal Nilire otirdey. ot & e he peace. A THREE GIRLS APPREHENDED fine and costs amounting to $14.72 MONDAY EVENING. was imposed and paid. —— Christmas Cantata. Girls Wante in East Hampton Wers| A unhmhn Throne in !fm:; parts, Found in%This City. was presented by members of the Con- £ AnW e Sy gregational church, Sunday nigh: in Early Monday evening the local po-the church, directed by Rev. Arthur lice received a telephone call from |PBarwick, the cantata was very suc- Officer Butterfleld, of the East Eamp- | tessfully presented and the partici- ton, Mass., police department, stating|Pants were highly complimented. Mrs. that three young girls had left their | Henry Leacn acted as organist. The homes in that place and were thought | £oloists were Misses Dorothy Tilling- to be in Willimantic. Lieutenant Ran- | hast, soprano and Edith Peterson, con* iel Killourey immediately started to |lralto and James B. Jackson, baritons, look for the missing girls, About 9 |ard Christopher Krauss, tenor. The o'clock he located the girls in the home | chorus includéd Mrs. Arthur Mathew= of Mrs. May L. Spink, at No. 8 Strongs court and brought them to. the station house where they were placed in a cell to await arrival of an oificer from East Ha n where they have warrants for their arrest. - At the station house the girls gave their names as Albina Cortis, 16; An- na Laflevr, 16, both French, and Chal- bel Tunis, 19, Polish. They stated that they . left their bomes a week ago Saturday, but did not arrive in this city until last Wed- nesday when they came in from Ios- ton. They had secured work at the American Thread company and were to go to work this morning. I s thought that the East Hampton of- ficers will come to this city today and toke the girlg to their home town. Pays $4,000 on Parish Debt. Rev. J. J. Papillon, pastor of St. Mary’s church of this city, has an- nounced that during the past year af- ter i expenses of the church had been paid he was able to pay the sum of $4,000 on the mortgage on the church. Father Papillon also stated that if the parish had not suffered from the effects of a fire the parish debt would be much less than it is at present. No Session of City Court. As Monday was a legal holiday there was no session of the police court. Generous Gift to Pensioners. Those that are on the pension role of the American Thread company and there are about twenty-five in this city were’ given an extra week’s allowance as a Christmas gift of the company. Holiday Dances. Many attended the afternoon and evening dances in Washburn hall on Monday. The afternoon’s program started at 2 o'clock and the evening program started at night. IMPORTANT CITY MEETING. Matters of Motorizing Fire Depart ment and Needs of Department to be Considered. Much interest is being manifested about the city over the coming city meetings which are to be held Wed- nesday afternoon and evening. The meeting in the evening will be for the purpose of determining the appropria- tion for the motorizing of the fire de- ment and it is expected that a 1#ge number of the voters and tax- payers -of the city will turn out to this meéting which is of great im- portance to all. The afternoon meeting which is an adjournment 6f the regular city meet- ing will be held for the purpose of hearing the report of the committee appointed to investigate into the needs of the fire department and to g0 over the fire alarm system. In all probability this meeting wiil not ‘at- tract as many people as the meeting in the evening as a great number of the citizens of the city will be at work and will be unable to attend and a sum of money has already been appropriated for the improvement of ene alarm system. CHRISTMAS DAY SERVICES Feast of the Nativity Commemorated in Episcopal and Catholic Churches There were special services at St. Paul’s Episcopal church and at both of the Roman Catholic churches on Christmas day. At the communion service at St. Paul's church at 9 o'- clock Monday morning there was mu- sic by the regular choir and the chil- dren’s choir. The first and last masses at St. Joseph's church were high masses and special music was heard at both services. Father Moore St. Thomas’ seminary, Hartford assisted the clergy of the local church. During the services at St. Mary’s church there was special mu- sic and the clergy were assisted by an Assumptionist Priest from Wor- cester. Christmas Tree Party at Dr. O'Neil’s At the home of Dr. and Mrs. Owen O'Neil on Prospect street Monday af- ternoon there was a Christmas tree for 12 children of the neighborhood. On the tree were many gifts and these were distributed by Santa Claus. The party proved very en- joyable to the little ones. Brief Mention. Frederick S. Crowell of Norwich was i this city Monday evening. Clifford Eccleston of 1078 Main street spent Christmas at his home in Glasgo. Sidney Whipple, a student at Trin- ity college, was a visitor In Willi- mantic Monday. James Hillhouse of Cincinnati, O., is spending a few days with his par- ents in this city. Miss Florence Howie of Wellesley college is spending the Christmas va- cation with her parents in this city. Miss Mary Twoomey, a student at the Baltic convent, is spending the| vacation at the home of her parents on Turner street. Profits of Nippon Steamship Co. Tokio, Dec. 25.—The Nippon Yusen Kaisha, the empire’s largest steam- ship company, announced net profits amounting to about $8,500,000 during the first half of the current year. This is about $3,800,000 more than the profits during the previous six months. A dividend of 28 per cent. will be declared at a meeting of the stockholders this month. Basis of Peace. . “When you cannot prevail you must take counsel,” said the President of the United States some months ago, a remark to which little attention w: paid at the time, but which may yi be the basis of peace—New Yorx World. Christmas with Mrs. son, )gs Sldney Mathewson, Misses Amy alker, Florence Butterworth, Annie Stubbs, Evelyn Hudson. Mary fKingsley and John GAllup, Cicil Brad- ford, Walter Lathrop, Sidney Mathew- son and Philip Peterson. Christmas Tree Exerci Monday evening the annual Christ- mas tree was set up and Christmas exercisés were held by the children. Family Gathegjng. A family gathering was held at the home of Mrs. Victoria Vandale yester- day. Among those present were: Mr. and. Mrs. Joseph Vandale 'and chiidren of Central Falls, R. L, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Vandale and children of Put- uam and Alfred of Williamsville. Holiday Home-Comers. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Rockwood of Medway, Mass., spent Christmas with Mrs. Rockwood’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jason Laghrop as did Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Briggs. Mr. and Mrs. F. I. Racine, Mrs. Roi, and Miss Derilda Casabon epent Christmas_with Dayville relatives. Misses Exina and Blanche Green- wood of Natick, R. I, have spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Stanislas Charron. Stanley Sullivan, a student of St. Thomas’ seminary, Hartford, is spend- ing the holiday recess at his home on Main street. William C. Nolan of New York is spending the Christmas holidays with his parents here. . ‘Willizm Judson 'is the guest of Bos- ton, Mass., friends. Miss Evelyn Greenwood is spending the week with friends in Hartford. Marcel Lacross of Natick, R. I, spent Christmas with Mansfield rela- tives. Misses Rose and Aura Charron are visiting Mr. and Mrs. David Derosier at_Norwich. Kerin J. Nolan of Long Branch, N. J., spent Christmas with his brother, John Nolan, of Plainfield. Going to Baltimore. Rev. Arthur Barwick will leave on Thursday for his home in Baltimore, and will return on January 6. He will he accompanied by Walter Lathrop. Albert Moreland of Waterbur, is spending the week at his home here. Thomas E. Duff of Hackensack, N. J. and John E. Duff of Waterbury, were holiday visitors here. Aime Bergeron of Providence, spent Christmas xt his home here. George Goslin, who is attending school at Central Falls, R. I, is spend- ing the vacation at his home khere. Mr: and Mrs. John Krauss and child have been spending a few days with Mrs. Krauss' parents. Mr, and Mrs. John Higham at Fall River. Mass. Néw Clubhouse. The Congregational Glee clulys new home in the rear of the parsonage is nearing completion and its opening will take place shortly. Christmas carols were sung early on Monday morning here. Speaker From India. Samuel Theodore, a native of In- dia and a student of Yale university, will occupy the pulpit of the Congre- gational church next Sunday in the absence of Rev. A. W. Barwick. Mr. Theodore will discuss life in India Sunday evening. i Norwich Man Moved Machinery. The Cutler Mills machinery has all Leen loaded and is on its way to North Oxford, Mass. There was only a small amount to move, 48 looms and u_few twisters so Frank Bromley, the Nor- wich truckman, handled it quicicy. The families of Philip Simino, after 16 years’ residence in Packerville, Mrs. Hattie E. Howe and children after nearly 25 years’ residence ani Mr. ard Mrs. Charles Larkham, wil! move to North Oxford, Mass., this week. Sunday School Festival. ‘The Packerville Baptist Sunday school held' Christmas exercises and had a well loaded tree in the chapel Saturday evening. There was a good attendance and the exercises were ex- ceedingly good. The moving of the mill only takes one from the Sunday school. Charles Griswold visited Griswold friends over Christmas. Fred Handy spent Christmas with Hiram Handy and Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Montgomery. J. A. Walsh, Chris Wellinghousen and other our of town workers were home for Christmas. Mr. and Mrs. Elwell Handy spent Handy's father at Oakdale. COLCHESTER Borough Folk Observe Christmas— Students Home for Vacation—Per- sonal Items. Joseph Bigelow of East Hampton is the guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Bigelow, on Norwich avenue, during the holidays. Patrick Conners of Hartford is at his home o2 Broadway for a few days. Lawrence Carrier, who is attending Harvard college, is at his home on Broadway for the vacation. Louis Schlaich of Waterbury is at his home on Pleasant street for this week. John F. O’Connell and Michael Shea, who are attending the University of Vermont, are at their homes in town for the Christmas vacation. Misses Mary and Anna O'Brien of New Haven are guests of their aunt, Miss Nellie Wade, on Hayward ave- nue, this week- Miss Jennie Hall is spending her vacation with relatives in New Haven. Misg Belle R. Strong was the guest of her sister, Mrs. John V. Reynolds, in Norwich Sunday. Leo White of Waterbury is the guest of his mother, Mrs. Mary White, on Hayward avenue. The -Eastern Stock company played to a fair sized house in Grange hail Monday evening. The play was The Grafters, Edward and Johfi Driscoll of New Haven were at their home on Wind- i A : 'No ome in Norwich who sufters urinary flls can afford to ‘Norwich woman's twice- It is confirmed testimony that no Nor- Wich resident can doubt. 2 Mrs. Margaret Brown, 340 West back and kidngys were in a badiway. I suffered much from a dull, heavy ache in my bsek. It grew worse grad- ually untid it was almost- impossibie for me to get out of bed mornings. I continued in this condition-for nearly a year, trying medicines prescribed for relief, but without avail Finally I happened to hear of Doam’s Kidney Pills, and procuring some at Sevin & Son's Drug Store, found them just what T needed. My kidneys are now acting regularly, the pains have left and I can get around all right” (Statement given July 22, 1911.) On May 16, 1916, Mrs. Brown said: t times when a cold settles on my Iidneys and causes my back to ache, I use Doan’s Kidney Pills and they never fail to give me prompt relief.” 56c, at all dealers. Foster-Milburn Co., Mtgrs,, Buffalo, N. Y. Worms Make Children Fretful If your child cries out in sléep, is nervous, puny and listless, he may be a victim of worms. Begin treat- ment at once with Kickapoo Worm | Killer. This candy laxative in tablet form kills the worm and removes it quickly and easily. Don’t permjt your child’s development to be retarded by +ae continued draining of his vitality by worms. Get Kickapoo Worm Kill- er at your Druggist, 25c. YANTIC Many Homes Entertain Guests on the Holiday—Special Exercises, Christ- mas Tree and Gifts at Close of Term. James Morton left town Friday for Canada to spend the holidays with Mrs. Morton. / Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Lathrop and children of New London were guests over the holidays of Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Davis of the Franklin Valley iarm. On Trip to Pennsylvania, Miss Lillian Calkins and her sister, Miss Calkins, of the Bridgeport gan- eral hospital, who has-been her guest for-the past few days. and Miss Anua Calkins of Norwich left town Saturday to spend the holidays in Glenolden, Pa., with_their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wes- ley J. Calkins. Close of Schools. The village school closed Friday noon with special exercises. Sodom school glosed Friday afternoon,' to re- open Jdn. 8. Following was the Christ- mas program: Song, O Come All Ye Faithful, school; Welcome, Adam Homicz; Christmas Quotation, school, Hulda’s Christmas, Annie Homicz; Christmas Gifts, Olive Ladd; A Christmas Carol, Alfred Brown; The Evergreen Pine, Ernest Sherman; God Rest Ye, Merry Gentlemen, Catherine Murphy; song, Christmas Bells, schoo!; Christmas Carol, Harry Hansen; A Christmas Story, Olive Ladd; Christ- mas on the R. F. D, Leslie Brown; The Festive Time, Alexander Homicz; Will Try Again Next Year, Alfred Brown; reading original compositions, Catherine Murphy, Alfred Brown, An- nie Homicz, Olive Ladd, and Harry Hansen. The gaily decorated Christmas tree was unloaded and gifts were distrib- uted to all. * ‘Through the kindness of Mr. and Mrs. J. W, Frink, Mrs. Frank Allen Tracy and Mrs. Myron Ladd an abun- dance of candy was provided for the pupils, while Mrs. Joseph Mackerzie had bags of popcorn for each and Mrs. Crarles Brown furnished tarts. Social and Personal. Miss Margaret Coughlin of New York and Miss Anna Coughlin of New Haven spent the holidays at the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joha Coughlin, of the Franklin road. Mr, and Mrs. Timothy Leary of Groton and James Murphy of New Haven spent Christmas at the hoie of Mrs. M. D, Murphy at the Cross- roads. = : Mr. and Mrs. Elias Stockett en tained Mr. and Mrs. Albert Eldridge and son Albert of Norwich Christmas. Miss Bertha Bromley spent the hol- idays with friends in Worcester. Patrick Connolly spent the holidays in Lowell, Mass, with his mota Mrs. J. Connolly, * Eugene T. Connors was a holiday visitor in Huntington, Mass., with his father, John Connors. Miss Margaret Welch of New Haven is spending the week in town at The Colonial, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Mackenzie. ‘Mr. and Mrs. Charles N, Congdon cf Stafford Springs were guests over the holidays of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond V. Congdon. Joseph Mackenzie was in New Lon- don Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. George Smith of Meri- den were guests over the holidays of Mrs. M. J. Bogue. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Bentley, Miss Mary Bentley, Kenneth Bentley and Miss Nora Shea spent Christmas in Fitchville with Mrs. Bentley’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. is Brand. Harold Bentley of the U. S. S. New York is spending several days in town with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wara ham W. Bentley. Leaves for Florida. Miss Maud Innes of Hillside, Me., who has been spending a few weeks at the home of Mr, and Mrs. George Tay- lor, left Saturday for Florida, whare she will spend the winter. William F. McHale of New York is spending the holidays at the home of his sisters, the Misses McHale, of Main street. 5 Mr. and Mrs. Elisha Lathrop enter- tained Mr. and Mrs. J. Woods of the West Side, Norwich, Christmas. Family Party. Edward Jones entertained the fol- lowing members of his family at a house party over the holidays: urs. Sarah Schlough and Miss Bertha Schiough of Waltham, George Schlough of Amherst college, Mr. and Mrs. Ev Jenes and son, Edward, 3d, Mr. and Mrs. John Jones and Mr. and Mrs. William Jones of Waterbury. Main Street, Norwich, says: “My|. Black Coats $27.50 Black Coats— now Novelty Coats $25.00 and $27.50 Nov-. § elty—now ....... $17.00- $25.00 Black Coats— E now $20.00]$22.50, $20.00 and $22.50 Black Coats— $19.00 Novelty Coats now $17.50] —mnow .......... $15.00 #18.50 Black COifj;slsm $17.50 and $16.50 Nov- $17.50 Black Coats— elty Coats —now. $12.50 $20.00 now $12.50¢45 0o Novelty Coats— $15.00 Black Coats— S now $10.00 now $10.00 ; $12.50 Black Coats— $12.50 Novelty Coats™ now $ 7.50 now $ 7.50 Colored Suits $25.00 and $29.00 Colofed Suits, plain or fur trimmed—now............ $12.50 $15.00 and $17.50 Colored Suits— now $ 7.50 Black Suit.s ; $25.00 Black Suits—now......... $17.50 $22.50 and $20.00 Black Suits— now $15.00 $17.50 Black Suits—now......... $10.00 SEPARATE SKIRTS NOVELTY SKIRTS |BLACK AND NAVY BLUE| EXTRA SIZE SKIRTS $2.50 and $2.89 Novelty SKIRTS $3.80 Extra Size Black Skirts—now . ..... $1.50|$3.89 Black and Navy and Navy Blue Skirts $2.80 and $3.50 Novelty Blue Skirts—now. . . $2.25 W R kszss Skirts—now ...... $2.25 . xtra Size Blac $5.89 Novelty Skirts— 35'{?31;35’125%51:&]??%3.93 and Navy Blue Skirts now $3.50 —NOwW ........... $3.98 . $6.50 and $7.50 Black $6.50 Extra Size Black #6.50 Novelty Sk“t:o—w $3.98 and Navy Blue Skirts and Navy Blue Skirts —now ........... $4.89] —mow ......... $4.88 THE H. C. VMIURRAY CO. Charles Session of Norwich and Miss Margaret Welch of New Haven. Louis Bogue of Rahway, N. J., speat thie holidays at his home here. JEWETT CITY Borough’s Carol Singers Welcomed by Forty-six Shining Candles—First Community Christmas Tree a Big Success — Festival at Methodist Sunday School, Peace Song by everyone. It was an ideal community tree and will shine for a week. Too much cannot be said in praise of the melodious accompani- ments played by the quartette. No names are used in connection with this celebration, and that is a part of the plan, for it is “all of us’ tree,” and everybody helped. Santa Claus at Methodist Church. The Christmas tree and exercises at the Methodist church were held Mon- day night. Barl Howe officiated as Santa Claus. Song_and march; prayer by pastor; We Welcome You, BEverett McClug- gage; A Christmas Greeting. Hattie Fields; singing by choir; Santa’s Auto, Bertha Davis; Snowflakes, Christine Bugick; Story of the Stars, Edith Howe; song by primary class; A Story, Harriet McCluggage; Keeping Christmas, three boys; Merry Christ- mas, Jessie Hewittson; song by Miss Thatcher’s class; The Christ Child in a Manger, Irene Robertson; Christas Night, Arline Burdick; Christmas Bells, George Davis; singing by choir; re- ple who started out at 12 o'clock, singing carols. There was about 17 in the party and two corneets played by Frank, Lasbury and Fred Lynch furnished a_ tone o the music which has never been enjoyed here before as the young people have always gone out before without any accompani- ment. The party was entertained at the home of J. Alan Mix. from which they started and then after working around half of their route they were taken in at the home of Enos Penney at the last stage which was the John- son hospital they were again enter- tained. All aleng the route there was & profusion of cigars and candy given and to keep the singers in good con dition. The party broke up about 3.1: The following - were the singers The Misses Alana Mix, Ruth Butter- fleld, Hazel Butterfleld, Nellle Quin- ley, Marjorie Morse, A. Grugeson, Louise Beckwith. ‘The men were: ‘Walter Pease, Harold Pierce, Theo- dore Morrall, Carl ury, Parley Patten and Alvan Smith. = Christmas Tree. Sunday night at midnight _thirty carol singers gathered at Fanning park and after singing a hymn under the Tree of light divided into three groups and went about the town, sing- ing Christmas carols wherever a light- ed candle was in the window. Forty- six times the songs were sung, the singers being greeted with hearty Merry Christmases and good wishes. After traversing the borough, the sing- ers returned to the home of Mr. and Mrs, J. H. Tracy, where several ladies were waiting to serve doughnuts and coffee. After singing the Christmas songs and God Be With You Till We Meet Again, the carolers dispersed, in- wardly voting to do the same thing next year, if the opportunity offered. Christmas day afternoon at quarter of five the groups of singers who were to furnish the music for the exercises at the Tree of Light at Fanning park sathered at each starting point and went singing to await the signal to approach the park. The tree was beautiful with its colored lights and urmounted by the brilliant star. Hun- Sreds had gathered at the park and the streets were lined with automobiles to witness the borough’s first Tree of. Light and hear the songs. At the call of the trumpeter- there came from School street a group of school chil- dren singing Come All Ye Faithful, and thejr singing was one of the best numbers. ittle folks that they were, marks by pastor. Christmas at St. Mary’s. The Christmas musical program at St. Mary’s church Monday inciuded the following numbers, Miss Aglae Ther- rien, choir director and organist: Mass by Flynn; offertory, Adeste Fideles; Angels We Have Heard on High; benedictios O Salutaris; Tantum Ergo, Rossi. Christmas Guests. Mr. 4and Mrs. H. C. Webater enter- taine Monday Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Has- kell. of Jewett City, Miss Pearl Web- ster of Willimantic, Miss Susie Kana- hanh‘nml Miss Maud Straley of Nor- wic! - Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Brown spent Monday ip Dayville. Death of Arthur W. Chapman. The many friends of Arthur. W. g:dhan?imm JFegret to learn of hh“deuth their voices rang out on the night air | Monday at his home in Greeneville. All with the sweetest melody. At the steps | Bis younger days were spent in Jewett at the park entrance were stationed | City, where he was graduated from four members of Tubbs’ band of Nor- | Riverside grammar school. - He never wich and as each group arrived they |lost his interest in his former friends played with them as they repeated |Or in the doings of the town. He was their selection. Then twenty-five lit- | YOURg man of a fine character and a Ue kit with wiedll/ Chei¥toias trees credit to his native town. and candles marc] m Mrs. J. H. ST e Tracy’s home. singing In a Manger AFFORDm Laid So Lowly. Then at the callof ST. the trumpeter and the swinging of the The Christmas tree services came off at the churches as was planned and all of them helped to make a real and pleasant Christmas for the children. + Social and Personal. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Crane of Greenfield are in_ town for the holi- 7 ¢ Alvin Reese of Portchester, N. Y., is visiting his parents on Grant ave- nue. Ernest Reynolds of Hartfora iz spending Christmas with his parents on Highland terrace. Tom Commisley Springfield is visiting his paren in Forrestville during the Christmas holidays. Frank Harris of Syracuse, N. Y., is visiting his sister, Mrs. T. F. Mul- len during the Christmas holiday. Miss Susan Cheney of New Ha is visiting her Mrs. J. Alan at_the local hospital. Henry Pease of Waltham, Mass., iz home for the holidays. Mr. and Mrs. Irving Baker have been "‘"“M"‘"' in town. M. D, O 11 1s visiting his par- ents in Colchester a few days this Masonic Dance uccessful week. New Haven—Mrs. Frank Trow- | ham avenue over Christmias. Bertram Bailey of Syracuse, N. Y, |red light came the next group from | Masomie Bancs 3 o p-sh - :l”'" Bucceeding Rimore & Shepard bridge and Miss Mary Trowbridge of | Mr. and Mrs. Willlam Cavanaugh of | spent the holidays in town with his{ East Main street, singing The First Lo, RYg L Yo parents on 8in, ure to Many u-m.. ‘The Masonic dance which was held Christmas night was t success. There was a large crowd, and the hall was decorated in accord with the Christmas season. very good and typical ‘Masonic dance. New Haven, who have been in Califo. nia since early in the summer, are expecting to leave Santa Barbara, where they have been the past month, for the Hawaiian islands. Beacon Falls are guests of Mr. Cava- naugh’s parents on Norwich avenue. Charles T. Willlams and sister, Miss Ellen Williams, left town _Monday morning for Plainfield, y ere they gwill visit relatives this week. Vi mt P. O'Connell of New Britain was at his home on. Windham avenue over Christmas, The postoffice and stores Noel. From North Main street came the next group. singing There Came Upon the Midnight Clear. Up Main street cam ethirty-five young men and women singing -~ the March, March song which was sung in the European t;enches ciglstm;.- 'y, and last came the group from Tracy avenue singing Angels from the Realms of Glory. > r all the singers had arrived at parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jabez H. Bailey. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kinkead of Providence were guests for the holi- days of Mr. and Mrs, Hermon J. Gibbs. Miss Elizabeth Kempton of Wash- ington, Conn,, is spbfdinf ten days in Yantic with her pafents, Mr. and Mrs. William Kempton. Dinner Guests. ting her street during the Christmas vacation. Harold Pierce of the Harvard Med- ical school is the Christmas vacation with parents, on Maple street. Penteylvania. 18 Rome Zor the Chiers is for the - Da a FuneralDirectorandEmbalmer 60-62 North St., Willimantic Lady Assistant Tel. connection . HIRAM N. FENN UNDERTAKER and EMBALMER, The Quinime That Does Not Affect Head Because of its tonic_and laxative effect, Laxative Bromo Quinine can be taker by anyone without cavsing nerv.. v Monddy from noon until;6 p. Mr. and Mrs. Jose, Mackenzie en- | the park a double quartette sang Holy 62 Church St. Willimantio, Ct. | puSness not ringing in the head. There | FORIAY Lrom noon untiles p. m tertained at. Christias Mrs. | Night with a soprano obligato. The e Lady Assiziant GROVE'S signature 15 on box. 26c. ' |as usual 8 Macy Waptworth $t ercises closed Greeneville, \

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