Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, May 22, 1917, Page 6

CLEAN UP! Yes! Clean House NAVAL VESSELS AUTHORIZER STEAMER COLONIAN WRECKED HAVE BEEN CONTRACTED FOR ON COAST OF ENGLAND Except Three Dreadnoughts and a Few | Cause of the Accident and Fate of the Minor Auxillary Craft. Crew Not Mentioned. ‘Washington, May 21.—All naval ves- | Boston, May 21.—The Leyland liner wels authorized by congress have been | Colonian was wrecked last niht on the contracted for, Secretary Daniels an- [south coast of Enland, according to nounced today, except three dread-|a cablegram received today by John noughts and a few minor auxiliary | H. Thomas, agent of the line here. craft. Besides the war craft, specific- | The message said that the steamer, ally provided for, the department had | which was carrving a cargo of muni- ordered many additional destroyers, | tions, grain, lumber and cotton from submarine chasers by the hundred and |this port, probably would be a total mdded today 24 seagoing tugs of 1,000 [loss. The cause of the accident and tons. displacement ,to be used hoth as | the fate of the crew were not mention- towboats and mine sweepers. ed. Recent awards made include the 33| It was belleved in shipping circles at submarines of the 300-ton type, 24 of | this port that the Colonian had lost which will be built by the Electric |her bearings, and that the wreck was Boat Company four by the Lake Tor- | due to a mishap not connected with the pedo Boat Company and ten by the |perils of war. The steamer, with her navy yard st Portsmouth, N. H. _Six |cargo, was valued at $2,000,000. additional destroyers have also been| The Colonian, a steamer of 6,440 ordered from the Newport News Ship | tons register, was bullt at Newcastle Bullding and Drydock Campany. in 1901 She was commanded by Cap- Not Sufficient Evidence to Hold William J. Higgins and John Andrews—Both Men Released—Russell Burdick and El- liott Thorpe Leave for Plattsburgh — Stonington As- semblymen to Attend County Meeting at Norwich June 2d. Based on the story told by William J. Higgins of Stonington to Deputy Sheriff_Willlam H. Casey, in Pawca- tuck, Saturday, which was in effect that Higgins was with John Andrews of Stonington, commonly known as “Cape Ann,” when the latter struck and knocked overboard John Cleary of New London from the Pendleton whart in Stonington, two weeks ago. both Andrews and Higgins were arrested. They were charged with the murder of Cleary, and both pleaded not guilty when arraigned before Judge Frank H. Hinckley in the Stonington town court, Monday morning. Judge Wur- tem A. Breed was counsel for Higgins, and Dr. James H. Weeks, not a law- yer, appeared as counsel for Andrews. Judge Breed asked for a continu- ance in order to give time to prepare a defence. * Prosecuting Attorney Benjamin H. Hewitt said he was willing to expose the state’s case, and, after that was done, he would not oppose the motion If there was not sufficient testimony to warrant the court in finding sufficient cause to hold the accused for the su- perior court. Under the circumstances he did not feel like stopping the pro- ceedings until the court had heard the testimony. Dr. Henry C. Little, medical ex- aminer, testified that on the morning of May 12, he was called into the case. He found John Cleary, age 47, of New London, in the water dead between a coal barge and the Pendleton wharf. The body was floating, with the crown of the head above water, the face being downward. In his opinion the body had been in the water but a short time, probably an hour, as the skin was not at ail macerated, and there was no shrivell- ing of the fingers or toes. He said there was water in the lungs and stomach but he could not tell how much. He rolled the body on a barrel and considerable water was emitted. He did not notice any cuts or bruises, except some scratches that were not skin deep. It was perhaps a question whether the death of Cleary was due to_drowning or other cause, but he Ield to the opinion It was from drown- ing. He might have been dead before be fell Into the water, or he might have come in contact with something not responsible for what he id. He was not on the wharf, he sald, when Cleary went into the water, and that ;I;n ‘Wwhole matter was of no concern to im. Judge Breed, in behalf of Higgins, said there was not the slightest evi- dence to connect him with the com- mission of crime, or that a crime had been committed, and this also applied to Andrews. The evidence did show that Higgins was drunk and not in a responsible condition when he made the allezed statements and which he now denes. Dr. Weeks made brief plea for his client, and claimed there was not the slighest evidence to connect him with anv crime that has been charged. Prosecutor Hewitt reread the evi- dence in detail and took exception to the way the matter was disposed of at the very start. It was in fact a case of one of the accused against the oth- er, and that there was more real evi- dence against Higgins as an accessory than against Andrews as the princi- pal. Judge Hinckley declared that there was not evidence sufficient to hold either Andrews or Higgins and both ‘were discharged. At the session of the Stoninaton town court, Monday, thers were eiah- ty-five spectators, residents of that busv borough, where labor 1s reported to be very scarce. Besides the An- drews-Higgins case. Frank Miller of Pawcatuck, was charged with intoxi- cation. He pleaded guilty and_ paid a fine of $2 and costs. James Haney was charged with trespass in entering upon Jand leased by Stenhen Carr, near the Mystic station and ploughing up part of a planted field of potatoes. This was a case of misunderstanding concerning jand leased and both claim- ing the same land. Tt was evident that Haney had ploughed on land claim- ed hv Carr, but. that Hanev did not admit. He'was fined $1 and costs and settled Russell Burdick and “Elliott Thors, Fifth company, Westerly. Coast Artil- lerv corps, now in service of federal ®overnment “somewhere in Rhode Is- land” have been privilezed to proceed FIGS AND 'Are The Four Fruits Used in Ihkln( “Fruit-a-tives <FRUIT-A-TIVES’ is the only | medicine in the world that is made | from the juices of fresh ripe fruits- | Thus, it is manifestly unfair to say, “ | won’t take Fruit-a-tives because I have tried other remedies and they did me | nogood”. On the other hand, the fact that “Fruit-a-tives” is entirely different from any other preparation in the world, is just why you should give it a fair trial, in any trouble of the Stomach, Liver, Bowels, Kidneys or Skin. “Fruit-a- tives”, is composed of the actrve principle of fruit and the greatest nerve fomic cver discovered. 50c. a box, 6 for $2.50, trial size,25¢c. Atalldealersor sent by Fruit- a-tives Limited, Ogdensburg, ¥.Y. —_— account of the work meetings of the Red Cross. Ordered to Newport. Angus McQuarrie has received or- ders to report at the naval training station in Newport at once. Bernard [McDonald and Charles ‘Hadley of this {village were among the last ordered out. Mrs. James Jay Smith of New York and Mrs, Avery Smith have arrived at Groton Long Point. ‘Charles Ward has enrolled as boats- wain's_mate in the Naval Coast De- fense Reserves. Louis Miller of Groton Long Poin who has been very ill with srip, improving. Howard Hunter has returned to Bridgeport after a visit of a few days in_the village. Roland Hill has returned from Wes- leyan University. Lester Smith of Kingston college has areived here for the summer. Mrs. Owen A. Williams of Peters- turg, who has been seriously ill, is better but will not be able to come to the village for her usual summer trip. - MYsTC Benefit Entertainment for Home Guards—Funeral of Mrs. Thomas Feeney—Annual Report of Visil Nurse Association. Choice Selection of SUITS Were formerly to $35 nomenal. Buy now. Coats $12.50 A splendid lot of Coats in a variety of good styles — mostly one or two of a kind in fine velours, wool poplin and fine serges—all sizes and colors. Former prices were up to $25. This offering is for this week only. Now at $16.50 | Now at $25.00 Assortment of Suits comprises the season’s best styles, materials and colors, including a liberal selec- tion in black and navy blue. Graduation Dresses Confirmation Dresses . NORWICH; MAY 19th TO 26th Offers Special Values For This Week Only CLOSING OUT Women’s and Misses™ Suits All Higher Cost SUITS Were formerly to $55 The values are phe— Dresses $14.50 ¢ For this week only we have oted about 50 Dresses from our regular stock and offer them spec price. Assort- oty o8 styles. The values are to Shirtwaist Sale Y e ¢ e i era—— at $1.65 while falling towards the water. " The entertainment given in the Ly- By Judge Breed—The wounds were |to the officers’ traintng camp at|ceum theatre Sunday evening for the The submarines, destroyers and tugs | tain John McDonald. will be built on the cost plus ten per i Summer Dresses o i simply scratches and were not suffi- | Plattsburgh. with the view of becom- |benefit of the Home Guard was large- i s sale o for thds | R o Jeartment Chance for Carl. Cient to cause death. " | minz commissioned officers. Mr. Bur. |1y patromized. The following pro- We- now. display a complete shewing | OVer 3 dozen of Waists are offered at this sa 0 4 5 istant Secreary Carl Vrooman is| By Dr. Weeks—There was nothing | dick enlisted in the FIfth company |zramme was carried out: Selection by of the mewest and best styles and all | Week. They are brand new summer styles with pretty f The tugs will be completed in six | As 5 months, the destroyers in from a year | S0 500d at hurling anathemas at the o fifteen months and the submarines | f00d speculators that we should like in the shortest possible time. to hear what he could do to a flat tire—Kansas City Journal ~By the efforts of the Middletown.—County Farm Agent John H. Fay says that alreads of | Manchester. the Middletown High school boys had | gardening commiitee of the Manches- secured pasitions on neighboring farms | ter Chamber of Commerce an abun- and wers aiding i1 the movement to |dance of seed has been secured for the obtain larger crops for Middlesex [ more than 1,000 gardens which wili be sounty. cultivated this season. BRACE Upl! What is the use of suffering from sick headache, indigestion, bilious attacks, nervousness and con- stipation? Brace up! If yo have the will to be free from these discouraging tro here’s the way: Timely use will promptly correct these con- ditions. A few doses of this matchless remedy will cleanse the system, bring grateful relief, and make you healthier, happier and stronger. When you feel half sick, blue and despondent, a timely dose of Beecham’s Pills will work wonders, and act pleasantly as A QUICK TORIC At All Druggists, 10c., 25¢. Directions of special value to women are with every box “The Largest Sale of Any Medicine in the World” NOTICE WE ARE PUTTING IN A NEW MARBLE LUNCH COUNTER WITH TWENTY STOOLS, LATEST STYLES, VALUED AT $850 Saratoga Restaurant and Quick Lunch Telephone 424-4 41 BROADWAY Open 5a. m. to 1 a. m. Letween the barge and wharf to pre- vent the body from sinking. The Dbarge was not on the bottom. but was afloat. It was possible for the clothes come In contact with the wharf and prevent the body from sinking, and the ¢lothing tended to keep the body afloat. The barge was four or five feet from the wharf. Deputy Sherift William H. Casey ified that he never knew Higgins until last Saturday, and made a vol- untary statement to him. He was in- oduced by Michael Carey. Higgins said that on the night before the body , that he (Higsins) ‘‘Cape leary, and two other men were e wharf. That Cleary and ‘‘Cape got into a fight, and that “Cape and knocked Higgins from he did not want to urderer, that the matter roubled him and he wanted to get off_his mind. He said “Cape had previo: told him that had $30. He said he saw i heard the splush erifr testi- fied t h Higgins and Casey, he motored to Stonington, and informa hé receivec lquor 3 v preser Sheriff Broughton arrested Andrews. In response to a question by Dr. Week: i d he saw Hig- sins tement Satur day @id not read the stat men Jarey testified that he et on Saturday morning bout 8 o'clock, and that they were together until 11 and had about a Qozen glasses of beer. It was after this, and while a Pawecatuck sa- loon, that Higzins said he had some- thing on his mind in regard to the man who was drowned at Stonington and that he could not rest contented unti] he had relieved his mind. Then witness suggested that he tell the story to Sheriff Casey and to tell it all if he wanted his mind relfeved. Higgins mentioned the name Ann" and told of hearinz the spla e man struck the 1t and met She 5 tness told Higgins th the man to tell what he knew of the case, if he were s0_inclined Deputy. iff William F. Brough- ton testified that he arrested John An- drews Saturday afternoon_and at the request of Prosec He never Higgins Andrews together. saw Higgins | two hours after the arrest of Andrew. and asked him if he was willing t repeat the story he had toid Sheriff Caser. Hé replied by asking: “What story?” The witness repeated the story and Higeins declared he was not there. He did say that on the night in question he met Andrews, who ask- ed him to go aboard a barge with him and get some money from the captain and he replied that he was not that kind of a fellow. Andrews asked him if he did not like money and he said he did, but did not want to get it that way. Sheriff Rroughton testified that he was present when the prosecutor 10ld Andrews of the erime of which he was charged, in conneetion with H gins. and Andrews said he had not seen Higgins for several weeks James H. Ledwith, a crossing tender, testified that he saw Andrews and Hig- together near the crossing on a or Saturday evening. May 11 and that they both went up over the Hill to the eastward. Thomas O'Connell, borcugh patrol- man, testified that on Saturday after- noon, in the court room, and at the re- quest of Prosecutor Hewitt, he got the court paper and gave it to Higgins for him to write statements, the contents of which he did not know. Higgins told conflicting stories before writing the statements. These statements were then submit- ted by Prosecutor Hewlitt. Higgins ad- mitted telling Casev of a man being struck and knocked overboard, that he was on the wharf at the time and he heard the splash, and that he wanted to get the matter off his mind. _ Hig. gins also wrote that he told Depu Sheriff Casey that he went to the wharf with Cleary and told of the fight hetween Cleary and Andrews, and that “Jack” grabbed Cleary and threw him overboard. He wrote that he told Hewitt that he was sorry he put a fellow in bad, and that he had stretch- ed the truth. He admitted, also that he told Sheriff Broughton, that he (Higgins) was out of it and that he had talked too much, and that he was J. D. METROPOLIS, Prop. drunk when in Paweatuck, did not know just what he did say, what he =aid was not reliable. and that he was soon after the command was ordered into scrvice in the present emerfency. He took the course of training at Plattsburgh last vear that carried with it appointment as corporal should he join a branch of the military ser- vice. He declined the chevrons in the Fifth companv as he had no desire as a recruit to “jump” men who long served in the company. Mr. Thorp before jofning the Fifth company, had military training at the Rhode Island State college. Senator Frank H. Hinckley and Rep- resentati Wilcox and Babcock of Stonington, will attend the meeting of senators and representatives of New London county at fhe temorary home on Smith avenue, Norwich, Saturdav. Juna 2, at noon. Tt will he a husiness ze-sfor. . adjourned from the state can- itol by reason of a pressure of bus; nass rear the close of the legislative session. Tt is probable that In con- nastion with other bnsiness. a tax will be levied to meet the expenses of the countv for the next two fiscal vears. There are three serators and thirty representatives in the countv. and all are exneected to attend the meeting, and at their own exnense, as n this irstance the state makes no provision for transportation The federal grand jury for the May term will be imnaneiled this morn- ne nt 10 o'clock in the United States District court in the Federal building, and as soon as it has received instruc- tions from fhe court will hegin consid- eration of the cases to_come before it ‘About 15 cnses will he presented to the jurv bv United States District At- torney Reker. It is expected the sit- ting will Tast at least a wesk. The petit jurviawill report Wednesdav morning and “As soon as Impannelled the trial of the civil docket will be begun. Local Laconics. Up to date the membershin of the Stonington branch of Red Cross is 230. The Westerly constabulary held a business session In the town hall on Monday evening. A cross six feet in height has been placed on the steeple of St. Mary's “hurch. Stonington. Tn Westerly, the board appointed 1 connecticn with the selective draft compesed of Maurice W. Flvnn, pre ident of the town council, Everett Whipple, town clerk, and Dr. F. Pagan Mateeo Cinqoanata, Angelo Paglitetto, anad Raffaele Assino, accused of ston- ing residents of Franklin street, were taken into custody by Policemen Fer- guson and Chase. They are being neld for examination NOANK True Blue Society Appoints Commit- tee to Arrange for Decorating the Graves of 36 Soldiers—Capt. Andrew Ostman Returns From Norway. The True Blue soclety, a branch of Liberty council, which every year takes charge of the decorating of the soldiers’ graves, has appointed Mrs. Ida Palmer, Mrs. Nellie Wilcox and Mrs. Mary Durfee a committee for the purchase of what is needed. There ar® 36 graves to be remembered this vear. Liberty council, Daughters of America, will have patriotic exercises at the meeting Wednesday evening, May 30, when members of Williams post, G. A. R., and their families will be enter- tained. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McWhinney of New London spent the week-end in the village. Forty-five barrels of flat fish were shipped last week to the New York markets from this village. Returns From Norway. Capt. Andrew Ostman, who spent the winter at his old home in Norway, has returned to the village, to remain during the summer. Harrison Ward is confined to his home by illness. Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Spink have been visiting_friends in Waterbury. Mrs. Maud Lineberry, who has been very ill, is able to sit up. ‘The missionary meeting of the Bap- tist church will be held Friday even- ing at the home of Mrs. Charles Pal- mer. Mrs. Charles Shirley is entertaining relatives from Providence. Sessions of the Ladies’ Aid society have been dispensed with recently on ©OddFellows’ orchestra; solo, Treffle Morin; reading, Mrs. Greenhalgh: mu- sic, Squadrito ‘Bros.; two reels of pic- tures; solo, Miss Flora Allyn: duet, Orville Lewis, Mrs. Mabel Grant: solo, Z1i_Gledhill; 'selection, orchestra. The money will go toward buving shoes for Company A and Company D. Schools Close for Circus. The schools at the Mystic Academy and Broadway were closed Monday afternoon to enable the children to go to the circus. FUNERAL Mrs. Thomas Feoney. The funeral of Mrs. Thomas Feeney was held at 8.30 o'clock Monday with w requiem hizh mass at St. Patrick’s church at 9 o'clock. There was a| larze attenda; of relatives and Father Hart ang the mas: 3 in St. Mi- chael's new cemetery, Pawcatuck. Visiting Nurse Association Report The annual report of the Mystic Vi iting Nurse Association w: s fol- lows: Report of the nurse from Ma; i, 1916, to May 1, 1917: Cases attend ca, . pay case 1 7; free case: spolitan nce cases, 2% 110: recorded v visits, 1970; nsfers—m. ral 1: Memorial hospit wrence hospital 4, other cases 6, deaths T: discharged, cured or convalescent, 150 still under care May 1, 10: nationali- ties of Italian 12, Rus=ien Irish 3, Austrian-Hungar- ian 3, G 10, 'English and Scotch 6, Scandina . Ameri un classified 50: T. M. Meagher, isiting nurse. Treasurer's Repor balance May 1, 1916, $165.52 ip dues to May 1, 1817, $431.00; collected by nurse from patients, $54.95: Mystic Art Assoclation donation, $75: miscella- neous, $22: Metropolitan Life Insur- ance Co., May 31 to March 31, 5 interest 'of Brugzeman fund, $60: Worlers of Mystic, $181.77: whist at Mrs. Hiram Burnett's, $41.50: daffodll tea, $227.74; total, $1,452.92. Expendi- tures—Salary for nursa for 12 months, $900: substitute nurse, $70; telephone $10.42; supplies, Mystic pharmacy 20:" Wheelrr's drug st 0: nting. $1 treasurer’s appropria- tion, $6.00: total $997.47: cash on hand May 1. 1917, $4 Resources—Gen- eral cndowment fund in Groton 55 bank $22, and interes balance of treasurer’s tion, $4.61: Rossin Velvet Co. trus- tees of Peter Buzgenan fund in Ma- riners’ Savings Pank, New London, $1,500. May G. Bray, treasurer. Brevities, Mrs. James Gordon Bennett kas been taken to Memorial hospital for eatment. . C. Loffand has returned to Lewis, after a few days’ visit in town. rroli Fliven has returned from a visit in Boston. Claude Gillfillan and Frank Giufil- lan have returned to Hartford after a brief stay in the village. JEWETT CITY Funeral of George T. Burdick—Joseph Eccleston s in Glasgo — Red Room Ready For Workers— tration Board Appointed. Funeral services for George T. Bur- Aick were held at his home Satur- day afternoon. Rev. Luther Kennes- ton, pastor of the Congregational church church at Preston City con- ducted the services. assisted bv Rev. Albert Donnell, pastor of the Congre- Eational church at Jewett City. Burlal was in the Preston City cemetery. The bearers were members of Mt. Vernon lodge, No. 75, F. and A. M., R. J. Guv, G. A. Haskell, Arba Browning, E. B. ‘heney, T. E. Lee and C. D. Howe. A delegation was present from Colum- bian Commanderv of Norwich. There were beautiful flowers from the fami- Iy. Mt. Vernon lodge, No. 75, F. and A. M. of Jewett City, Damascus lodge, of Albion, Towa, Mansfleld lodge, No. 108, A. F. and_A. M. and St. Aldeman Commandery, No, 30, of Marshalitown, Towa, Preston City Congrezational church, Dorcas circle of the King's Daughfers. the Girls Friendlv club and Christian Endeavor society of the Congregational church. Relatives from ou: of town includ- ed Frank J. Burdick and Edwin Far- nell of Woonsocket, R. I, Mrs. Anna Connecticut Week. Westerly, Willlam Burdick of Norwich Town, Franis W. Prewster and Miss Phebe Brewster of Norwich. The committal service wag in charge of Mt. Vernon lodge. Surpri Party. Fourteen of Mi Doris Myot's friends gave her a surprise party last week, which was a great success. Among other games they played Hare and Hound. When they returned to the house, they were ready to go to the dining rbom where a supper await- ed them. Mrs. Myott was assisted by Miss Lena Centorbar. OBITUARY. Joseph Eocleston. Joseph Eccleston, 63, died Saturday at the home of his nephew, Thomas J. Fecleston, Jr, in Glasgo. = Mr. Ee- Cleston was born in Phenfx, R. 1. Ht leaves a brother, Thomas Fccleston, of Voiuntown. Tho funeral services were held at his nephew's hora~ Mon- day. Rev. John Thompson oficiated. Mre. R, A. Wilbur_and J. T. Wilbur sanw two hymns. Burial was in Rob- bins' cemetery. in Voluntown. The bearers iwere George Briggs, . Capt. Chatfield, Ell Edwards and Howard Huhbard. Undertaker J: A. Hourigan was in charge of the arrangements. * Red Cross Headquarters. The Red Cross room is rendy for use. and will be open Tuesday and Fridavgafternoons from 2 to 5 o'clock, and MWonday and Friday evenings from 7 to 9 for anyvone who is willing to work for the cause. Delegate’s Report. v, Samuel Thatcher of Hampton was in town Monday and gave a report of the grand lodge of 1. O. 0. F., at New Haven to Reliance lodge, I 0. 0. F., on Monday evenirg. noo Jeffers and Mr. Thatcher twere delezates from the local order. Mre. Henry Mclaughn and three children visited Sundav with B James Gaffnev of Plainfleld, Mrs. Jack Comire of Greenville yis- ited Mrs. Henry McLaughlin Monday At a special meeting of the warden and burgesses it was voted that no fireworks of any kind shall be used on the Fourth of July, or any such anti- cle Wil be old in this town this yenr. Mr. and Mrs. F. O. Basto of Provi- dence spent Sunday with Mrs. Basto's niece. Mrs. Ell G, Tague. Ml<s Rosina Allyn of Norwich ts acting as assistant bookkeeper at the Jewett City Grain Co. Registration Board. In compliance with the proclama- tion of the president of the United States and regulations of the war de- partment ssued under the act of con- gress approved May 18, the firat se- lectman, the town clerk and the regis- trar of voters of the town have been appointed by the governor as a regis- tration board. They are appointed for the duties provided for in the rez- ulations which will be on Tuesday, June 5, between 7 a. m. and 9 .p. m., between the ages of 21 and 30, both inclusive, except certaln persons in the military or naval service of the United States. The first selectman and town clerk will be in.New London Wednes- day to receive their instructions. An Honor Pupil. Richmond P. Gardner's name was inadvertantly omitted from the 'lis of pupils in the graduating class. He is to be one of the ter speakers. May Basket For Teachers. Cummings, Mr. and_Mrs. C. E. Rlake of Brooklyn, Conn., Miss A. F. Kendall of D#elson. Mrs. Amos Brown of The. Seventh grade at the Riverside Grammar school remembered Mrs. are attractively priced for Eastern large collars—tailored mod; are $2, $250 and $3. FARES REBATED TO OUT-OF-TOWN PATRONS he fflankattin “The Fashion Store of Norwich” Nettie Johnson and Miss Mary Brown | which with a handsome May basket Friday |sailor secs as Holdfast resenting 2 night. A NORWICH TOWN Rev. Merritt A. Far Beneficient Work For Sailors—Shelt | ering Arms Service Conducted by | Rev. S. H. Howe, With Soles Sy‘ | Eben Learned—Weok End Personal | F¢ Items. 18 The audience room of the Firat Con- | Woms gregational church was well filled on | Christs Sunday evening, when Rev. Merritt A Farrian, representing the, Boston Se men’s Friend ryciety told of the work and illustrated it with _stereop afews. The Norwich C. E. Unlon was | out invited, members coming from Gosh- | to en, Lebanon, Bozrah. Hanover. Park chureh, the Norwlich Town soéiety, t First Methodist Epworth League W represented. Miss Ruth L. Potter | welcomed those present, Y. G. Park, | of Hanover, president of the Union, re sponding. Rev.G. H. Ewing was in charge of the devotional service and f Rev. Mr. . Farrian, = The Congregationalists of Rokton ago organized this soclety, he oldest of all Seamen's socfe light of the present situat! portunity some endenvorers ha their gifts with those of th to aid in our wo G cnused a revival of shipping interests Wooden ships are being bujlt, among them. the ‘quare rigger which it was predicted - would never again be builr. | The government has ordered 1,000 | wooden hips to be manned b Amer! can seamen. T amet ~ peeds of these men ix our du They are facine unflinch- | ingly. thie novmal and abnormal danz- ers of the se. :nv of our hovs have enlisted, and have hean in the trench- es of France, in the batiles of the North Sea. in the Dardanelles. The men | of the sea are now indignensable and if thay do thefr duty well, are heroes and patriots. i Tearly we are ministering Alrectly 50,000 men. They come when couraged far cheer, they attend the re liglous rervices, they write letters to | the anxious ones; at home, or recefvs thelr rhare of the 12,000 lstters which pass through our poat office annually. | T, Fiverv vear thera is a turkev dinner for the 300 or 400 maflors in port, and at Chrlstmas a special entertainment with gifts for each one. Everv Tuen day evening from October to Mav nre musdeals, Tn'one year 2 ftons of 1it- efature have heen distributed to the sailors on ships In Boston harbor from | our launch. A detalled nccount of Mrs. Ralston's | 1 wonderful work. in the. misslon wis given. She “mothera” the sailor lads, somé ‘of whom' are meré boys: gives “first n{d” when neaded: nnd has or- eanized the “Anchor Rellance” by manns of which mams have iven up drink and nre displaying the Christian Temnerance butfon. Saflors from Germany, Bnzland and Russie mingls and are’ rood friends. The men on the interned Gérman ships in Roston harbor are n fine lot: some of them wish to become American cit- izens. ~ Mrs. Ralaton is glad ‘to have comfort bams for tha men now start- Ing off to war. ~ The bags are six inch- ¢s square and should contain a jar of | vaseline, a rubber fingered-cot. a ster- | illzed gauze bandage and a piece of | castile soap. | Pictures were shown of Vinevard | Haven ard the work there in charge of | Ceptain Edwards. He has a garden and dressy styles—made cotton voiles, dimity and silk crepe 121-125 Main Street L REV. DR. HOWE n Desoribes | Hig Theme The Words of Tenderness mission to Woman hrist can | spoice g i g o