Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, March 20, 1917, Page 8

THINK OF IT | Our Remedy. Some Are Norwich People. Over one hundred thousand have recommended Doan’s Kidney Pills, For backache, kidney, urinary ills, Ferty thousand signed testimonials Are appearing mow in public print. Some of them are Norwich people. Some are published in Norwick. No other remedy shows such proof. Follow this Norwich woman's ex- ample. Mrs. B. H. Hiscox, 1 Ripley Place, Norwich, sayi “I bhave used Doan’s Kidney Pills on different occasions and usually keep them in the. house. I have always found them helpful for they relieve backache promptly. I rec- ommend Doan's Kidney Pills because I think they are a medicine worthy ot it and will help others.” Price 60c, at all dealers. Don't sim- ply ask for a kidney remedy — get Dean’s Kidney Pills — the same that Mrs. Hiscox had. Foster-Milburn Co., Props. Buffaio, N. Y. I Clear Away the Waste. Bowel regularity is the secret of good health, bright eyes, clear com- plexions, and Dr. King’s New Life Pills are a mild and gentle laxative that regulates the bowels and relieves the congested intestines by removing the accumulated wastes without griping. Take a pill before retiring and that heavy head, that dull spring fever feel- ing disappears. Get Dr. King's New Life Pills at your drugsists.- 25c. EAST SIDE ITEMS Cottage Meeting—Chimney Fire at Samuel Carden’s—A. G. Portmore Cut and Bruised in Crowded Trolley Car. \ There was a song and prayer meet- ing at the home of Mrs. C. N. Sweet- zer, on Fox Hill, Sunday afternoon. A number from out.of town attended in- cluding Miss Juliet Richmond of Jew- ett City, Mrs. Leonard Main of Norta Stonington and Mrs. Howard of New London. Chimney Fire. There was a small chimney fire in the tenement house of E. J. Duro on Fox Hill Monday about 12.40 o'ciock. The house is occupied by Samuel Sar- den. s Mrs. Charles 8. Storms of East Main street, who has been ill the past week, s in better health. Samuel Carden of Fox Hill is con- fined to his home on zccount of seri- ous illness. Injured on Montville Car. Sunday night A. G. Portmore, of 146 Palmer street received a number of cuts and_ bruises om the head. He was on the quarter of eleven trolley car leaving Franklin square. The car was overcrowded and as it was round- ing a corner near Montville a num- ber of men, also standing, fell on Mr. Portmore, jamming his nead against the side of the car. He was removed from the car unconscious and later was taken to his home on Palmer street. He had recovered Monday morning and continued on his journey to New York. Mr. Portmore is fore- man of the New York bridge ensineers who are guarding the bridges in New York Misceilaneous Shower. A miscellaneous shower was gziven Mrs. Marjorle Volkman Fiynn at the home of Miss Jane Dearing on Friday evening. Mrs. Flynn was the recipient of many lovely an duseful gifts, in- cluding cut giass linen and silver. Games were played, and Miss Ruth Breckenridge and Miss Louise Roes: ler rendered pleasing piano selections. Refreshments were served by the hos- tess, asststed by Miss Ruth Jackson. Middietown.—Good Iatent encamp- ment, No. 25, 1. O. O. F., entertained the grand officers of Connecticut at their meeting Monday evening. ——— Muscle Sereness Relieved. Unusual work, bending and lifting or strenuous exercise is a strain on the muscles, they become sore and stiff, vou are crippled and in pain. Sloan’s Liniment brings you quick relief, easy to apply, it penetrates without rub- bing and drives out the soreness. A clear liquid, cleaner than mussy plast- ers or ointments, it does not stain the skin or clog the pores. Always have a bottle handy for the pains aches of rheumatism, gout, lumbago, grippe, bruises, stffness, backache and all ex- ternal pain. At your druggist, 25c. Dont Let Your Cold Hang On. A cough that racks and weakens is dangerous, it undermines your health and thrives on neglect. Relieve it at once with Dr. King’s New Discovery. This soothing balsam remedy heals the throat, leosens the phlegm, its an- tiseptic properties kill the germ and the eold is quickly broken up. Children and grown-ups alike find Dr. King’s New Discovery pleasant to take as well as effective Have a bottie handy in vour medicine chest for grip, croup and 21l bronchial affections. At druggists, 30¢. CORNS HURT TODAY? Lift your corns or caliuses off with fingers and it won't pain you one bit. Yes! TYou truly can lift off every bard corn, soft corn or corn between the toes, as well as hardened calluses on bottom of feet without one bit of A genius in Cincinnatl dllw"mdm freezone. l:n:l' an ler compoun tiny bottles of this magic - Auid can now be had at any drug store for a few Committee Recommends Reorganization of. Seventh and Eighth Grades Upon Distinctly Prevocational Basis— Deem It Unwise to Institute in Norwich a Strictly Voca- tional School at Present. reorganization of the dis- vocational education appointed chomber in their report, which was mailed out in booklet form to the members of the chamber on Monday by the secretary. Th> report is to be acted upon at the meetiny of the chamber on Friday <vening of this week. For reasons set forth in their the committee state that it would seem to be unwise io raise at th!s time the question of instituting in Norwich a strictly vocational school. In part the report follows: Acting under the instructions given us by the special meeting of the Chamber of Commerce held Jan. 28th, the members of the committce on Vo- caticnal training have studiad with care the conditions in Norwich which emphasize the importance of a closer adaptation of the work of the schools of all grades to the needs and capaci- ties of the boys and girls enrolled as pupils. The general status of the educa- tional system of America a dozen years ago was not unfairly described in the report of a commission of German ed- ucational experts who visited this country in 1904. A careful study was made of the public szhools in many sections of the United States and in particular of the schooi exhibits at the St. Louis exposition. On their return to their own country 'he commission reported that they had found America abounding in resources, filled with en- ergetic, quick witted people who would have to be reckoned with sooner or later in their commerc'al and trade re- lations with foreign countries. But their report -mphasized this conciu- sion, that the educatioral institutions of America were so deficient in oppor- fMunities for vocational training that Geimany need have no fear of the competition of America for years to come. Opposition from Twe Sources. at first the movemeay for the intro- duction of vocational craining in the public schools encountered opposition from tw osources; from the more con- servative members of the community, who clung tenaciously to the tradi- ticnal conception.of a “general educa- and from the labor organiza- This opposition has greatly lessened and will altogether disappear as the facts in the case become gener- ally known. ‘The statistics gathered by the cCe- paztment of cducation at Washington have shown that of thke children of school age 92 per cent. attend elemen- tary schools, 5 per cent. attend high schools and academies, about 2 per cent._attend colleges and schoois for professioral znd technical training. The importance to the community of the class last named, though forming but 2 per cent of all students enrolled, is mot in question. Ivom this class must come those to whom we look for leadership in science and the profes- sions. It is obvious, however, that if we are true to the principles of our democracy the interests of thoze who cannot «vail themselves of this higher training mus* never be overlooked. Turning our attentior: to those en- rolled in the clementary schools, ic ap- that nearly two-thirds of the entire numbe: end th.ir school work berore or by the close of the sixth that is, as soon as they have ted the vears within which ed- ucation is compulsory in this country. A careful study of the cause of this exodus at the close of the sixth grade reveals the fact that a very large pro- portion of those who end their school experlence at this time do so not un- der the pressure of neces: Many asi: for their working Lapers, not be- cause their families are unable or un- willing to continue them in school, but because the work of the schools has failed to grip their attention or to give promise of practical assistance to them in earning a livelihood. If we follow the large number of boys ana girls who leave school without completing the grammar grades to scelr employment, we discover that the character of the work they do is seldom the result of choice. They avail themselves of such openings as they may discover and have no larger object in view than the weckly wage. Entirely untrained, with no definite objective, they shift from place to place, and investigation has shown that they malke little progress n skill or in money earned. Adjustment of Public School Courses. Contronted by these facts, that but a very small proportion of those in at- tendance upon the public &chools will g0 beyond the grammar grades, and ethat those who leave schoo! before the close of the grammar grades are as a rule unprepaied to make their way in the world, school authorities in all the more progressive centers throughout the country have been seeking for such an adjustment of the courses of- fered in the public 3chools as shall better serve the needs of the pupils in the grammar grades. This committee was instructed by the vote of the Chamber of Commerce to study the problems of vocational training. Very early in our investi- gations it became apparent that the most pressing necessities with which Wwe must concern ourseives :n Norwich have to do with boys and girls who by reason of their immaturity, both physical and mental, are not prepared to undertake specific vocational train- ing. The changes imperatively de- manded by the conditions we face have to do with the ideals and the meth- ods of instruction in the sixth, seventh and eighth grades. The schools visit- ed by your committee furnish a strik- ing exemplification of the value of what is often described as pre-voca- tional work. As the name indicates, the pre-vocational courses do not seek to teach trades. Their aim is to make boys and girls familiar with the use of tools and with procexses which are followed in the trades. As a rule only hand tools are used. These courses Effect Very Marked. The results secured would seem to establish the value of the new method Many them remain in school not only during the seventh and eignt grades. but for subsequent work -in high schools and academies, especially where there are offered -opportunities. for vocational training. When these boys and girls leave the school at the close of the srammar grades, they are prepared for the ex- periences that lie before them in the struggle for a livellhood. The educa- tional experts consulted by your com- mittee are in complete agreement as to the practical value of the _training given in pre-vocational schools. The varied tasks in which the pupils en gage, all of these tasks constructive and practical, discipline the boys and girls ,reveal to them thelr natural ap- titudes and show them the work for which they are best fitted and in which they may expect success. The jobs taken up by the pupils leaving school at the end of the sixth grade too often prove blind alleys. After two years in pre-vocational schools the and girls have a Tetter understanding of work that is really worth while and are fur better prepared to undertake it. The resolution of the Chamber of Commerce instructed the commitee to study “the industrial condition of Norwich with a view to establishing a Vocational School suitable to the needs of Norwich.” ‘Without discussing the unquestiona- ble value of a school of this character in such a community as our own, we found ourselves confronted by the problem of expense. In addition to the large sum regunired for the plant such a school would require large ex- penditures for its maintenance. The annual cost would probably exceed $250.00 for each pupil, and the courses offered could be used to advantage only to boys ang girls of a high school age. It may be of interest to note that assistance in the support of such a school from the funds provided bv the state under the Smith-Hughes bill will probably be available only for ful- 1y equipped trade schools which will be open only to pupils above fourteen Yyears of age. For these reasons it would seem to be unwise to raise at this time the question of inslituting in’ Norwich a strictly vocational school. It is very fortunate for Norwich that we have the Free Academy. which not only provides today, as it has for more |than half & century. exceptional oppor- tunities for a Iliberal education, but is also equipped, and in part organized to furnish courses in vocational train- ing. Your committee was further in- structed to make T recommenda- tions as may appear to them to be for educational interest and advancement of the public schools of the town of Norwich. In the present conduct of our schools, we find much to commend. The recent reports of the school board point out the gains which followed the consolida- tion of the various districts into single svstem five vears ago. fied administration has resulted in higher standards and increased efficien- cy _in teaching. Our committee has conferred with the school hoard, recitinz the facts set forth in this report, and the recom- | mendations we are prepared to submit to this body. We were received by the school boara most cordially. and, without passing upon the detalls in- volved in the nlan proposed, the mem- bers of the board informally express- ed their entire sympathy with the aims and ideals we are prepared to ad- vocate. Reorganize Seventh and Eighth Grades It is the judsment of this committee in view of the established v of pre-vocational training in the upper grammar grades, that the interests of :the boys and zirls whose education is in the care of the school authorities call for an immediate reorganization of the work of the seventh and eighth grades upon a_distinctively” pre-voca- tinal basis. The introduction of this svstem would involve no expense for equipment, such equipment as is called for being now in use in the elective courses offered in domestic science and the marual arts. It has come to the knowledge of your committee that the congestion in our public schools will make necessary the erection of a mew building in the im- mediate future. It would seem to be eminently wise, when this building is erected, that it be devoted to the ex] clusive use of the seventh and eightg grades, and adequately equipped for distinctively pre-vocational work along the varied lines of training which the experience of successful progressive communities in both the East and West has shown to be of notable value to boys and girls. Such a building, centrally located, if peossi- ble on the line of the street railwa: would bring to gether the bovs and girls from twelve to fifteen vears of age, and would afford them wider op- portunities of education than are pos- sible under the present syvstem. Plan Generally Followed. The plan thus outlined is followed very generally in New England, New York and in the West. Educational leaders unhesitatingly commend the jown that t and in Uni- value to boys and girls tering upon the period of adolescence. In such an Intermediate 0oL, a While this is always an important event for house- wives throughout Eastern Connecticut, yet this season, owing to existing conditions, it is more important than ever. Our preparations for this event were made months ago and were made on such a broad scale that, during Opening Days, we will show a stock of Floor Coverings the best and largest in our history. We will offer Rugs, Carpets, Oil Cloths and Linoleums—AT PRICES WHICH {B WILL NOT BE DUPLICATED AGAIN IN YEARS. If you intend buying any kind of Floor Covering this Spring, then by all means attend our Annual Spring Open- ing and see the splendid values we are offering. In selecting your Floor Coverings there are a few things about which you want to be well satisfied: HERE ARE SOME OF THE REGULAR AS WELL AS | have set the highest standard America knows. special sizes at short notice. ! Whittall Body Brussells 1 Rugs size 9 x 12 ft. { at $32.25 and $41.00 Whittall Teprac Rugs Size 9 x 12 ft. Price $45.00 It is time that tells, and time has | For service there is none better. told her story and pronounced Rhe:r luxulr‘ro‘lgs'y &!‘kyb”e ';md Whittall Rugs the highest grade Diy. L awest anig. dueabibite . Haw stamped them the Quality Rug of th American made Rug country. NEPONSET The new Floor Covering—Ilooks like Linoleum and will give most satisfactory service. Comes in a good range of patterns, 36 and 72-inches wide — price 45c a square yard. Royal Axminster Rugs These Rugs are extra heavy weight and made to stand the hardest kind of wear. The colorings are suit- able ‘for paror, sitting room or dining room. Size 4 ft. 6 x 6 ft. 6, Sale price Size 6 x 9, value $15.00 .... Size 8 ft. 3 x 10 ft. §, value $23. Special price Size 9 x 12 ft, value Sige 11 ft. 3 x 12 £t Special price manufacturer. none sent C. O. D. or on family. value $8.50-— ... §7.45 New Abak Rugs Very serviceable and pretty Rugs for bed rooms, in shades of blue, rose, green and tan. offering: Size 6 X 9 ft- t ... . Size 8 ft. 3 x 10 ft. 6— Special price Size 9 x 12 ft—at Congoleum Rugs These Rugs are beautiful, durabl sanitary and economical. Desirable These special i 1 seee $5.95 - $9.00 . $10.00 Seamless Brussels Rugs This grade is one of our leaders in popular price Rugs. We show them in a large assortment of sizes and colorings, suitable for any room in the house. - Size 4ft. 6 x 6 ft. 6, value $6.75— $6.95 al price ..... for kitchen, dining room or bed Size 6 x 9 ft.,, value $11.00 .... $9.45 | room. Size 7 ft, 6 x O ft, value $12.50— | Size § x 9 ft—at ..... . 8378 Special Price ............. $11.46 | Size 9 x 12 ft.—at .. $9.00 Size 9 x 9 feet, value $17.00 .. $15.50 Size 8 ft, 3 x 10 ft. 6, value $17.75— Speoci: . $1595 ial price . B Size 9 x 12 ft, value $20.00 .. $17.45 Floor Covering bought during Opening Days will be stored un- SOME SPECIAL VALUES Whittall Rugs of Character and Quality These excellent Rugs are distinguished by Fer richness, beauty and durability Whittall Rugs We show Whittall Rugs in every regular size and can furnish Our showing of Whittall Rugs is the largest in Eastern Connecticut. the richly lustrous sheen and deep, rich pile of Oriental weaves. A High Grade Carpet Sweeper at $1.00 On Opening Day—Tuesday, March 20th, and until sold—we will offer exactly 150 high grade Sweepers at $1.00. These are the famous “Hygeno” Sweepers, a standard $3.00 Sweeper, fully guaranteed by the The case instead of being made of wood, is made of cold drawn steel; the brush is made of GENUINE BRISTLES, full sweeper length—will last for years. At $1.00 it is a DECIDED BARGAIN. On sale when the store opens at 8.15 today. telephone orders will be received for these Sweepers— Roxbury Axminster Rugs at $28.4 purchase BEGINNING TODAY WE ANNOUNCE OUR ANNUAL Spring Opening of Floor Coverings TO CONTINUE FOR ONE WEEK YOU WANT THE RIGHT PATTERNS. YOU WANT THE RIGHT QUALITY. YOU WANT THE RIGHT VARIETY. YOU WANT THE RIGHT PRICE. All these things we can guarantee if you buy your Our connections are such that you Floor Covérings here. are assured of the best possible values in every line. We are members of the Dry Goods Union and the McElroy buying organization—two connections which enable us to buy the right goods at the right prices, and these bene- § fits we share with our patrons. : We want to assure our patrons, everywhere, that in § Floor Coverings we are prepared now as always to serve § the interests of our customers with ample stocks and with § uninflated prices. Whittall Royal Worcester Size 9 x 12 ft. Price $61.75 The rich soft coloring are so artis- tically blended that they are excep- tionally pleasing to look at, and sun and water will not effect thesq delicate shades. No mail or memo.—and only one to a Rattania Rugs These Rugs are economical as well as artistic and the most serviceable Pug for dining room, bed room and summer homes. These special of- ferings! 30 x 60 inches—at ...... $135 36 x 72 inches—at ......$1.89 Size 4 ft. 6 x 7-ft. 6— Special price .............. $3.25 Size § x 9 ft—at ............ $525 Size 7 ft. & x 10 ft. 6— . $6.95 Special price .... . $9.75 Size Size Size 9 x 12 ft.—at .. THAT WE HAVE SECURED FOR OUR SPRING OPENING Whittall Anglo-Persian Size 8 x 12 ft. Price $82.50 They make the home bright and cheerful. ade of the finest wools obtainable in the Orient and dyed with pure aniline dye an Oriental rug, made In reality n America. CARPETS Stair and Hall Carpets, in Brus- sels and velvets—in the better grades that will give satisfactory wear. Opening prices 98¢, $1.29 and $1.80 a yard. ALL LAID FREE. Linoleums PRINTED ANC INLAID Our showing of Linoleums is the most complete hereabouts. The d signs are_very attractive and clude matting and carpet effects in blue, rose, green and tan—suitable for kitchens, -halls, dining rooms and bedrooms. noleum makes sanitary and._easily cleaned Flgor Covering and is pleasing to the oye, PRINTED LINOLEUMS! 65c grade—a square yard at.... 58c 75c grade—as equare yard at.... 66c In icum—extra d values 5c, $125 and $1 a square d. Rug Border In neat and attractive patterns and serviceable quality. 24-inches wide—at ..,., 36-inches wide—at . Straw Mattings China Straw Mattings, in the - ular 3¢ quality— e Special price a yard . Fibre Mattings, in the regu T lar 39c Special price a yard