Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, June 16, 1917, Page 7

Stamps. TO COLLECTORS OF | Gold Stamps Beginfiing Today; At Manha 121-125 MAIN STREET In these days of rigid economy this A full Book of Royal Gold Stamps can be re- deemed for $2.25 in Merchandise. chandise Card helding 30 Royal Gold Stampé will be redeemed for 5c in merchandise. And a Mer- To collectors of Gold Stamps this means you ean buy merchandise at The Manhattan with. Gold affords a splendid opportunity for sensible saving. THE ROYAL STAMP Co. NORWICH, CONN. The civic committee of the Chamber of Commerce, to whom was referred the question of a celebration of July Fourth in this city, recommends that Independence day receive special rec- ognition here by the ringing of bells at sunrise and by a patriotic open air program. in the early evening with a band concert and community chorus as the leading. features, according to an announcement made Friday evening by Wallace S. Allis, chairman of .the committee. The recommendations made by the civic committee to the Chamber of ‘Commerce follow: In view of the fact that many other + ||} celebrations, more or ‘ess patriotic in character, are already being planned for the immediate future either in Norwich or in towns near Norwich, your committees recommend That the old-time celebration with procession, fireworks and an extensive use of explosives be omitted. That in accordanace with the sug- gestion for a nation-wide observance of July 1Ist as Patriotic Sunday, the people of Norwich make a special ef- fort to attend church upon that day ClmCommMesReoommenémtBeflsBeRmnSumu nnd'fliltl?lhmthflm—aangnmmBeHeldmthe Evumng—Specnl Services For Churches on Pltnohc po and that services and exercises ap- propriate to such an observance be ar- ranged in the churcheés and Sunday schools of all denominations. That June 224, the day of the open- ing of the Mohggan trail, may be made 50 far as possible a holiday and a day of general celebration of patriotic and historical significance. That in recognition of the co-opera- tion of adjoining towns ~vith us4n this celebration of June 22 we take part so far as possible in the special cele- brations on July 4th which are already planned in such other tdwns. That Independence day receive spe- cial recognition in Norwich by the ringing of bells at sunrise and a patri- otic' open air celebration in the early evening with a band concert and a community chorus as the leading fea- tures. The community chorus idea is new to this city. but has been success- ful in many other places. Plans are already in progress and a hearty co- operation of all is desired. The committee comprises Wa'lace S. Allis, chairman, Reuben S. Bartlett, Grosvenor Ely, Martin E. Jensen and Charles H. Phelps. ADD NEW RECRUITS TO NAVAL RESERVE Norwich Boys Are Among the Latest to Enter the Service. . Recruiting at the Naval Reserve re- eruiting office, New London, is going on steadily. The past two days have [ seen about 20 new recrufts enrolled. The new recruits? their addresses and ratings are: Francis P. Barry, Norwich. seaman, first class. Alanson Coivin, Danielson, seaman, first class. Josepk L. Cabral, New London, seaman, seéond class. Leslie P. Dickinson, Ivoryton, elec-. trician, third class. Anthon\" Enos, New London, seaman, second class. James A. Foley, Norwich, seaman, Orst class. Peter Leo Naphen, Worrester. 'seama first class. John W. Salzberger, Ivory- ton, electrician, third class. Alexander R. Malcoim, Hartford, seaman, first class. Edward C. McClave, _ Mystic, seaman, first class. Frank W. Wilburn,; Norwich, seaman, first class Everett F. Wilson, Mystic, seaman, first class: Fred O. Wilson, Mystic, seaman, first class. Edward B. Care¥, Nofwich, sea- man. first class. Herbert B. Scott, New London, ship’s cook, first class. Will- iam R_ Pemberton, Jr, New Haven, seamar, first class. Ralph T. Downs, New Haven, seaman, first class. Ra: mond T. McGuire, seaman, first cla Frank A. Murphy, Jersey City man, first class. Joh# R. Bowman, Nor- wich, electrician, secona class. M mer K. Wiske, Jericho, L. I, seaman, ! first class. June 30 and the following committee of arranzements was appointed: Miss Bertha Morgan. Miss Kathcrine Tracy and Mrs. Edwin Edwards. LODGE NOTES White Cross ~ Council Subscribes $100 tc. Red Cross—Royal Areanum Members Heard Report of State Convention. EAGLES. Officers for elected Friday by ‘the State follows: President, port: vice New London: DY ter J. Connors, Samuel Stevenson, tor, W. C. Kramer, president, secretary, Loughlin, New Haven; Hartford: O’Connor, Danbur; New side guard, William Powell, outside guard, John' Crary, Waterbur: Britain; the ensuing year were @fterrioon in Waterbury convention of Eagles as Bridge- James Tevlin, John treasurer, Mc- Pe- chaplain, conduc- in- Norwal ROYAL ARCANUM. chairman _ of the board. of trustees, , A Thomas, F. Hearne,, New Haven, .and.| Henry P. Beausoliel representative trustees) Edward. Maney. . Meriden:|2f the Grand Council ‘meeting of the Thomas' Jones, Natugatuck; and T. L. | Roval anum, held in Brid=eport, Welsh, " Southinston. gave rt at a meeting of Thames o L Co o. Royal = Arcanum, owLs. held Wednesday evening. Norwich' Nest, No. 1 070, 1 OX met last Tuesday night and conducted ORDER OF PROTECTION a regular business. mecting with Pres- | The resular meeting of Norwich Hont vt s iy Lodge, No. 248, N. E. O. P. which FaC Tl e chals was to be held last Monday evening in Buckingham ‘Memorial, was post- LADIES’ AUXILIARY. poned. % On Thursday evening, Ladies’ Aux- = iliary, Division No. 34, “held their res- HEPTASOPHS. ular ‘business meeting with all the| o, i i . - eh - e fraternal aid unfon with which officers oin gitendance. - Much -busi= s o't oven orabt of Heptarophs has noss pertaiing (o.2be weifate: of the | miinteq 'in an' up to ‘dets order. ip ?xl;»oecrk, :}?:ir::;‘s:;‘ne:é ‘~h?;:she|g“rlé‘: every respect. It has all the featurcs cently, reported a profic of $31. ¢ wes | Of the best old line companies such voted to hold a strawberry supper on as paid up policies, cash surrender, extended insurance and loan values, combined with the economical man- N. S. GILBERT & SONS Clearance Sale AT BARGAIN PRICES MAHOGANY DINING ROOM and PARLOR FURNITURE at prices which cannot be duphcated WILTON RUGS BRUSSELS and INGRAIN CABPETS MATTINGS at wholesale prices HALL RACKS and SEATS, 259, deduction MAGAZINE RACKS, 259, deduetlon TELEPHONE STANDS as low as $2. 00 RECEPTION and EASY CHAIRS—Special Prlces ‘SAMPLE MAHOGANY CHAIRS, 259/, deduction SEVEN FLAT TOP DESKS, 3-6 to 4-6 sizes: ‘ONE ROLL TOP DESK - ONE REVOLVING BOOK CASE, $16, reduced to $12 - OFFICE CHAIRS The Entire Stock to Be Sold This Month 137 and 141 Main Street agement of the assessment companies, thus insuring safe and adequate in- surance at cost. Their rates are from twenty to thirtr per cent. less than the old line and are the notional fra- ternal congress rates. . The combined reserve fund of the combined crders is two and one-quarter million dollars. Some of the old members are azain seeking memberskip and it seems like- ly that the order will have a large increase in their numbers this year. Women are admitted on the same terms as the men. FORESTERS. At 2 meeting. of Court City of Nor- wich, No. 63, 'F. of A, Held last eve- four i candidates we: ated. Reports by the decoration committees were made “also reports by the trus- ‘itees was made which showed the or- der is in a flourishing condition, both { financially and numerically. A Liberty |bond was purchased with funds, in jthe name of the court during t! | week. A large attendance was pres- ent to hear the reports and ao about |tie Liberty bond. A visiting brother from Waterbury was present and ex- {plained clearly what the bond meant j/As a large attendance was present ;thav selected .the following officers to iserve the court for the next six months:- C R, Joseph F. Campion: C. R, James T. Carey: recording secretary, John F. Malone: S. W., Nel son Lavaile: J. W., August Kilnowski: Sr. B., Thos. Dohiéy: Jr. B. Timothy Lynch; ‘lecturer, Geo. H. Dolan. WHITE CROSS COUNCIL. At the regular meeting of White Cross Council, No. 13, Knights of Co- lumbus, held last evening in the coun- cil chamber in the Sunlisht building, Grand Knight J. A. Desmond presided. The.first degrees of the.erder was conferred upon five regularly quali- fied candidates and one application for ‘membership was received. < It was an- nournicéd ‘that a meeting for the ex- emplifications of the second degee would be held on Sunday aftern June 17, at 2.30 and a meeting for the exemplification of the third degree would" be held in the Auditorfum the- atre- on Sunday afternoon, June 24. Tt was also announced that a requiem mass for deceased members of the council would be sung in St. Patrick’s church on July 4 at 8 a. m. In.view of the fact that there would not be another regular meeting of the council before the campaign for the Red Cross war fund had been closed, the council: voted to contribute $100 toward the fund. KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS, D. D. A A. Guile of this city visited Undaunted. Lodge, No. 34, K:..of P., of Jewett 'City, Thursday night P. C. Brewer, P. G. C. Fuller and’“brothers from New Britain, Willimantic, Nor- wich, New Hampshire were present. \The degree team from Natchaug lodge ‘of ‘Willimantic, P. G. C. Gates, dej master, conferred the third on a cass of nine candidates. Remarks were madé by the :visiting brothers, after which a supper was Served. Sy MAYORS HOLD THEIR MIDSUMMER OUTING reard Addre on Pellc. Preparedness by Hon. Clinton Rogers Wocdruff. Mayors of Connecticut, past and present, with their guests, to the num- ber of about 40 met in New London on Thursday for the midsummer meeting of the Mayors' association of Con- recticut. The out-of-town committee, headed by Mayor Ernest E. Rogers and including all the living ex-mavors of the city—Thomas M. Waller, James P. Johnson, M. Wilson Dart, Benjamin . Armstrong and Bryan F. Mahan. A shore dinner and a cruise on the river were the principal features of the-day. This midsumme<r meeting is for pleasure only and ail business was tabooed. After the dinner the gathering was addressed by Hon. Clinton _Roger: Woodruff, secretary of the Nationa Municipal league, and E. (. Ginty cf Danbury, - formerly chief of police there. - Their subjects were Police Preparedness, a topic they handicd expertly from the standpoint of long | experience® in_ police work. ~Speaki directly to the proposition of police preparedness in co-operation with mil- itary officials Former Chief Ginty said “In ‘rezard to the preparation for war, T wish to to these who arc to make such prepara there one or two things the police can do. I can name half a dozen high polics officials of the state, who with the aid of a couple of assistants could show the soldier boys necarly every mile of ground in and around it and could tell the names of the. varicus tdctories and the goods theyv pwoduce, together with the names of those who own and manage these plants: they also know, if not the names the faces of half the people in the state and they do not require any maps or figures to &0 by. Their years of practical ¢ perience have given them this knowl- edge and the Zovernment and the go ernor of our state should have it at his command. The men I could solect would be honest, officers, “whose instinct and training in police duties them practical for this work Mayor Harold M. Meech of Middle- town, president of the association, presided at the meeting. The officers of the association are Mayor Rogers of this city, vice president: and Dr. J. Miiton Coburn of Norwalk, secre- tary After the address the mayors and their guests motored to the landing, where theyr boarded a 3 from the submarine base for the cruise of the river. The party inspected the | submarine base, the state pier, the municipal wharf, the New London Ship & Engine Co. plant and the Coast Guard academy at Fort Trumbull. In the party were these members of the association and guests® Ex-Governor Thomas M. Waller, Mayor Harold M. Meech of Middle town, Mayor George Quigley of X Britain, Mayor Allyn L. Brown of No wich, Mayor and Mrs. Daniel P. Dunn of Willimantic, Mayor Frank A. Hag- arty of Hartford, ex-Mayor Louis R, Cheney of Hartford, ex-Mayor Louis R. Cheney of Hartford, ex-Mayor Tim- othy C. Murphy of Norwich, ex-Mayor Benjamin L. Armstrong of New Lon- don, ex-Mayor Bryan F. Mahan cf New London, ex-Mayor M. Wilson Dart of New London, James Cray, John G. Treat, Joseph A. Cooke, Dr. J. Milton Coburn, Dr. Frank King, City Clerk Joseph H. Provost of Stamford, ex-Police Chief E. C. Ginty of Danbury, P. M. Talcott, A. M. Ruth- erford, H. A. Trimbell, Mrs. Jenkins of Willimant; Arthur Connors, J. B: Cameron, F. Cole, Aldermen John ¥. Murrey, F. L. Wuest, C. C. Perkins and C. W. Thompson, Prosecuting At- torney Daniel M.. Cronin, Clerk of the Board - of Assessors, Frederic . Bur- rows, Theodore Bodenwein, John Humphrey, Thomas K. Egan, Alder- man. Henry C..Chappell, ex-Alderman Samuel M. Prentis. all of New Lon- don, and® Arthur G. Crowell of Nor- wich. WILL -SEND DELEGATES TO STORRS COLLEGE. North Stonington Grange Responds to Letter Sent Out by State Master. Word * was received Friday at the| ‘headquarters: of the committee of food supply of the state council of defense that Berlin grange, No. 24, and North Stonington grange, No. 138, will each pay the expenses of one or mor edele- gates. to Storrs, where they will take the_canning course at the Connecticut Agricultural college. This action is in response to a letter sent out by the master of the state grange, Charles T. Davis, asking that each grange in the state send at least one representa- tive to the college and this representa- tive ‘then act as community leader In canning and. food conservation work. Headaches come from disorders of the stomach, liver and bowels. ;Regulate these dcggans and keep : es by using ;"BEECHAM’S Largest Sale of Any Modicine in the World, Sold everywhere. In boxes, 10c., 25c. carcful and thorough | vears of | have made | particular | FOR Men’'s Clothing S07%7..... Men’s and Younz Men's White Serge Trousers, with fancy stripes, just the thing to wear with a blue serge coat—our 3 95 T R R SR e e Men’s and Young Men's Summer Suits—the materials are golf cloth and coolkenny crash, unlined, models are three-button $6 95 I sack and pinch back—our special price Young Men’s Suits for graduation., of blue serge and fancy mixtures, made with and without belt—our special pric Men’s Furnishings 3ty Special Values Men’s Light Weight Cotton Roxford Blue Diamond Union Half-hose, with Linen heel and Suits for men, athletic style, toe, -in black and gray, sizes sleeveless and knee length, to 113%, good 25c value— plain and fancy designs—regu- Special price -........... 15¢ $1.00 value at. 75¢ Men’s Wash Neckwear, all new The “P. & M. Negligee Shirts, patterns, guaranteed fast col- handsome patterns, attached ors, good 35c value—Special cuffs—these are good $1.25 price .- 2% | value &t ......... .. 95¢c SOME OF OUR SPECIAL HOSIERY VALUES At 25c—Children’s White Lisle Hos- iery, sizes 5 to 9%, regular price 29¢c. Women's Wash Skirt to $6.50. At 25¢c—Women's Gauze Weisht Black Silk Lisle Hosiery. 25c—Women's Gauze Weight White Silk Lisie Hosiery. At { At 25c—The celebrated “lpswich” White Silk Lisle Hosiery for women. At 29c—Women's Black Silk Boot Women's Fine Dress Hats Hosiery. At &;\chen's ‘White Silk Boot to $15.00, ostery. z UNTRIMMED & | 85 At 44c—The w known “Ipswich” PANAMAS AT - Black Silk Hosiery for women. Women’s Untrimmed Panama Ha i in all the newest shapes—these a At 59c—Women's Black Silk Hos- { very special vaiue at $1.85. ier v regular 75c value. 59¢—Women’s White Silk Hos- iery, regular 75c value. EXTRA SPECIAL At UNTRIMMED HATS AT 48c One case of Women's “Bur- A manufacturer’s sample line of son” Split Foot Hosier: sec- Untrimmed Hats, very desirable ond quality of regular shapes and colorings, all at 48c, quality—Special price a 19¢c value up to $1.39. ONE MORE DAY--TODAY Our June Sale of Muslin Underwear WILL CLOSE THIS EVENING THE LARGEST AND MOST SUCCESSFUL SALE OF WOMEN’S DAINTY UNDERMUSLINS THAT WE HAVE EVER CONDUCTED. Of course, in view of present high cost of these goods, and the fact that they are advancing in price all the time, the values we are offering in this sale are really extraor- -dinary—but—we bought our immense stocks before the advance schedule of prices became effective, at prices which are away below present market prices. Be sure and take advantage of this Sale Today. The offerings include Corset Covers, Gowns, Drawers, Chem- ises, Skirts, Combination Suits, Etc. NOW IN FULL PROGRESS Our Annual Sale of Cottage Furnishings and Household Needs In this Sale we offer, at an average reduction of about 20 per cent., everything in Cottage Furnishings and Home Needs. It includes— Sheetings Towelin, Mattings Ice Cream Freezers Sheets Tabfe Linens Rugs Glass Ware Pillow Cases Flags ndow Screens Wooden Ware i Bed Spreads Draperies Oil Stoves Electric Irons Blankets Lace Curtains Wash Boilers Kitchen Ware Towels Carpets Dinner Sets Etc, . Etc., BUY TOILET GOODS NOW! YOU MAY NOT SOON AGAIN BE FAVORED WITH SUCH AN UNUSUAL OPPORTUNITY. Attend This Sale Today?Y It is the most comprehensive Sale of Toilet Requisites ever held in this store or this city, embracing as it does complete lines and assortments of standard grade Toilet Articles. M as well as women, are interested in this sale eny because the articles offered are the same arti- cles that about every man uses daily in his bath room —only at reduced prices. s cai , stylish models, and Linene, at $1.25, $1.50 and $1.98. At 25c—The celebrated “ipswich” | Women's White Voile Black Silk Lisle Hosiery for | price. These Dresses sell women. Special price $5.00. Alterations will be extr in colors, Here Are Extraordinary Values Saturday Shoppers Several Special Sales and our own good values will make today an occasion of great inferest for all who would buy with economy. BOYS' WEAR Graduation Days are at hand. us help you get the Boys Boys' good Navy Serge Caps—our S0c value Caps, at Boys' White Blouses, our good value Blouses, at 98¢, 75¢ and 50e Boys' Navy Serge Norfolk rits, sizes 3 to 16, $6.50 value at Boys' Navy Serge Suits, sizes 9 to 17, $8.00 value a&t......... Boys' Navy Serge Suits, sizes 10 to 18, $10.00 value at.c....cocens Boy Navy Serge Norfolk Suits, sizes 10 to 18, regular $12.00 value at. Women's Wash Skirts, Dresses, Etc. made of Indian Head, Gabardine Better grade Wash Skirts at $2.25 Smocks and Middies—a complete showing of all the latest models at reasonaktie prices, at $1.00, $1.50, $1.98 and $2.98. WHITE VOILE DRESSES AT $5.00 Dresses—just thirty—to be offered at a regularly at $7.50, $9.98, $1250 and $15.00— special none exchanged. SPECIAL MILLINERY VALUES including Gage Hats and Pattern Hats from our own workroom—choose now at $6.95, former prices $7.50 UNTRIMMED LEGHORNS AT s ' -85 Women’s Untrimmed Leghorn Hata, in several of the leading shapes— these are very special value at $1.85 Women's Trimmed Street Wear Hats in Java and Milan Hemp—twe very special lots at $1.97, $2.98 and $3.98. P F Flowers ar 48c Fine Flowers, in all the wanted kinds and colorings, a splendid va- riety, all at 48c a bunch, valus up to $1.50. Marabout Scarfs ‘ Marabout Capes and Scarfs in black and with ostrich to $7.00. natural ecombinations, white, natural and black feathers—price range $3.50 Swiss Flouncing, 49¢ * Hemstitched S Flouncing at half price special 27-inch price 9%c a vyard, a yard. 40-inch Pmbroidered Organdi —Special Art Department Twisted Tassel Silk, all shades and fast color—at 12/z¢ a spool Handkerchiefs for Graduation Gifts Hand-embroidered Linen Handker- chiefs, in a varfety of attractive designs, very desirable for gradus- tion gifts at 50c and 76c each Armenian Hand-embroidered Handkerchiefs, neat de 6e. $1.00 and $1.25 ns, a Long Silk Gloves Long White Stlk vation, double-tipped $1.00 and $1.15 a pair Gloves for grad- fingers, at ‘White Ribbons All styles and widths and many special values. At 15c-—~White Ribbon, plain and Moire, 3% inches wide At 19¢—White Moire Taffeta Rib bon, 43 inches wide At 25c—White Ribbon, plain and Moire, 5% inches wide At 39c—Novelty effects in White Ribbons for hairbows and sashes. White Satin and White Messaline Ribbon in all wanted widths