Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, September 8, 1917, Page 7

Distributed. Nearly ten tons of mail matter, all classes, were handled during the rtonth of August by the R. F. D. carriers starting from the local post Shop,-nd&eCmmhfinsLibnryinuHitimtod:e Cranston four-story. building. Thereuonfifquuickluccss—-HONBTDEAL ING, LOWEST.PRICES, CASH BUYING and CASH ey o backy ot 3550 $4.97 MOST-BEAUTIFUL LINE OF LADIES’ WAISTS office. Tiis statemant 1s bebell on 2 spéeial count of the weight and postage - each class kept by the-local nmehla for the postal officials at Wuh!ugtom In all there are nine R. ¥. D. carriers starting from the local office so that it will be seen at a glance that each car- ried handled on the average of little over & ton of mail matter during the month. 5 that the lgeal This is the first t% office has been ask keep a count The count has for the whole month. generally been for fifteen days in each quarter. The count shows that dur- ing the month a total of 83,362 pack- gathered top : 4 S ages and letters were handled and the Over 50 styles of Cotton Waista 97c ! o s B it B Bt sy at ceecesatocssssnscsioasiaie. 19,063 pe BFdl.Zounne-Th‘tumpm. sereemten age on alf classes handled fs $1,192.99. A summary of the count, weight and postage follows: The Count. First class delivered First class collected Parcel post delivered Parcel post collected .. Total all classes delivered... Chine Lndles Woaists in white and ine Ladies’ Wanu, _colors, worth $4.00. . . ...........6...: $1.97 32,001 16,787 2843 ms,gfla) P:omomAmmthmM'byR.FD Cu-an-g!ln Month of August—Local Postoffice. Department Com- plete-SpeculColmtforWuhnmm——Tfll The —_— collected .".... 17,593 all Touml 48,788 classes Total. first class handled . Total parcel post handled ..... 2,768 Total all classes handied.... 83,362 The Weight. First class delivered First class collected post. dol!\'mfl.. 7950 1. Parcel post collected.... 2844 Ibs. Tolnl all ch.ll.l deliv- # 3oz. loz. 1oz. 0oz. 8oz. 9oz. ;ott:ll firat . St 'of arcel post han- 21 10,794 bs. To'.al all classes han- daled 18,063 Ms. 20z. $568.31 288.31 196.83 86 On fiyst class delivered . first Total po: on all delivered Total post on =zl ecollected Total postage on first class.. Total postage on parcel post. Total postage on all classes handled 856.62 250.69 1192.99 Heavy Georgette Ladies’ Waists, neatly e hoadu'ed in white and flesh, worth $6 00 For’?cmseflpunpretty np-to-date Velvet Shape— tndlfy.quarenbltlundyyouanmkenlookhke a $5.00 hat.- We also sell a Hatter’s Plush Top Hat, all trim- $] 97 med, ready to wear, worth $5.00........ . A full ine of DRESSES and COATS for. children’s school wear. 47c WHITE CROSS COUNCIL i ELECTS OFFICERS John H. Carney Chosen Grand Knight # For Ensuing Year. ‘White Cross council, No. 13, Knights of Columbus, held a largely attended meeting Friday evening, it being the Opening meeting of the fall season. A great deal of important business was transacted, p ng a season of great activities in Columbfinlsm in SCHOOL., .OPENING SPECIAL—Ready-to- Wear Habat............... THE PASNIK €0. sell for less 158 TO 164 MAIN STREET OPPOSITE WOOLWORTH’S 56 AND 10 CENT STORE ¥ JOHN H. CARNEY Norwich. In accordance with the con 'stitution and laws of the order the of- ! ficers for the ensuing year were elect- ed as follows: Grand knight, John H. Carney; dep- uty grand knight, M. J. Curran; chan- cellor, M. J. Coscoran; recording sec- retary, John M. Lee: financial secre- tary, Patrick Sullivan; treasurer, Dr. T. 'A. Crowley; advocate, Joseph - C. Bland: warden, Joseph P. Gadle: in- side guard, John D. Lex outside guard. Joseph A. Sheridan; trustee for three vears, William P. McGarry. A communication from State Deputy William J. Cronin of New Haven, an- nounced that it had beén. decided to hold the next state assembly in Nor- wich. This will be held some ‘time, to be decided later, between April 1st and June 1st._1918. J. A. Desmond, who will complete kis term as grand knight upon the in- stallation of the new lLoard of offi- cers, was commended for the progress which the council had made under his leadership. = The year which is draw- ing to a close has been the most suc- cessful in the history of the council and a great deal of this progress has been due to the service which Grand Knight Desmond has been able to render. Infants—Mothers ‘Thousands test:fy Horlick’s ‘The Original Malted Milk Upbuilds and sustains the body No Cooking_or Milk required tUsed for Y3 0of a Century Substitutes Cost YOU Same Price. Every Victrola - and every “Victor Record We take particular pride in having at all times, fer the ben- efit of our many customers, Complsts stock of Victrolas and Victor Records. Hore you can select just the Victrola ™ that meets with your financial resources—and on the most convenient terms. A visit will amply repay you. An ideal outfit for ~ the homer Victrola Xi $100 Recards to value of 5 Total $105 VICTOR VICTROLAS AND VICTOR RECORDS MADE DELICACIES FOR STATE HOSPITAL PATIENTS. Fruit and Jare Wers Donated by Friends of Canning Club. As’its last working day of the season ihe Community Canning ciub devoted one day this week to making delicacids for the sick patients at tae Norwich state hospital. The equivalent of 172 glasses of blackberry jam. apple jelly, rhubarb conserve, apple conserve, plum sam, ch conserve and apple mint Jelly were made on Thursday and pre- sented to the hospital, Glasses and fruit jars of all sizes for holding the prepared frutt had been gencrously do- nated by many friends of the club. The fruit was contributed by Mrs. Lamb and Arthur ‘Smith of Franklin, Mrs. Frank W. Browning of Witemaug, Mrs. C. H. QOsgood, Mrs Will - Stearns, Mrs. L. G. Avery and Miss Trumbull. The members of the club who volun- teered tkai assistance under the di- rection cf Miss lons Haviland and Miss Marjorie Holms were Mrs. J. Desmona. “Miss Eilsapern B Hantime. -on, Mrs. George W. Carroll, Miss Mar- the Anfersom.’ Mfiss Mihnie IKeppler; Mrs. Will L. Stearns, Miss Olivia Johnson, Miss Isabelle Crawford, Mrs. Charles 'H. Preston, Miss Martha Os- good, Mrs. E. Helbig, Mrs. Leon Hutchin .and, Mrs. L. G. Avery, . Brewster and Miss H. R. Trumbull LITTLE MUSICAL CLUB. Members len Cam:rt Program at Home.of Their President. Friday eveninx the Littie Musical club held an enjoyable concert at the Lome of its Drexident Miss Margaret |Suliivan, on Linden parkway. There iwere about 150 present and over $10 was reatized yfor the Red Cross. The club was assisted by Mgs. Grace Ald rich -Crowell. Miss Faith Curtis, Prof. Frank 7. Maples and Rcderick . Sullivan. ' M. H. Hourigan kindly ioaned chairs to the rlub for the even- ing. Tue concert was closed in an appropriate manner with the singirg of the Star Spanglea Bapper by the club and audience. “ "The program: Duet. pian> and vio- uin, Miss Dorothy Crowell, Miss Elia- beth Hagstrom: vocal solo, O Promise Me, Rod.rick F. Sullivan, accompanied by Miss Ella Potter: readins, Prof. Frank T. Maples: piano so', Melody of Love, Miss Amy March: vocal solo, Sing, Robin, Sing, Miss Katharine Sul- livan, accompanied by Miss Margaret Sullivan; piano solo, Song of the Jolly Plowman. Miss Margaret Sullivan vocal solo.' Mrs, Grace Aldrich Crow- ell, accompan:zed by Miss Ella_Potte plano eolo, Miss Faith Curtiss; Victrola selections by Miss Blanche Porte piano olo, Merriment, Miss Ava Byrnes: song. Love's Old Sweet Sons, i Miss Fl s Potter: reading, Prof. Frank T. Maples: vocal solo, Old Mother Hubbard, Miss Katharine Sullivan, ac- companicd by Miss Margaret Sullival vocal duet. Oh, That We Two Were Maving, Mrs.-Grace Aldrich Crowell and_ Roderick F. Sullivan, accompanied Ly Miss Ella Potter: piano solo. Happy Days, Miss Dorothy Crowell: pangled Banner, by audlence ub. Z ‘The members of the cluh are Misses Margaret and Katherine Su:ivan, Dor- othw C-owell. Ava Byrnes, Eliabeth Hagstrom and Amy March. Unclaimed Letters, The list of unclaimed letters in the Norwich postoffice for the week end- ing Sept. 8, 1917, is as follows’ Miss Ella M. Benvie, Hans Goetz. Walter Risginski. James Roche, Frederick & Sharpe, H. Watrous, R. F. D, H. C. Wilcox. Tbe Store of Vlctor 5erwce$upreme . Main St. Norwich, Conn. at a nominal rental through the Real Estate department of the company. There are a great number of small parcels of land also that have been Gardens | jeased with similar concessiong by the Operating department, the reéords of which have not yet reached the Real Estate department. It.is not possible ltheretore, to estimate closely at this time the total acerage devoted to em- of INCREASING FOOD SUPPLY. Many Employes of New Haven Rail- road Are. . Raising -War Along Right; of - Way. Many employes of the New York, New Haven @nd Hartford ~Railroat company have utilizgd the. opportunity | ployes’ gardens, nor the number presented by the company such gardens that have planted. and are raising along| The “War Gardens” are located in the railroad’s right-of way and on| Masesachusetts, Rhode Island, Connec- other wacant pronerty of the company.|ticut and New York. They are pro- The land is leased to the empioyes|ducing crops of potatoes, tomatoes, corn, peas, beans, onions and many other vegetables. Some -of the gar- dens are over an acre in area, while others are considerably smaller. A plan was adopted by the cdmpany last spring to encourage employes to make usé of the available land. A form of lease was approved whereby 18 for a nominal consideration and with- out delay or formality employes could _|obtain such land as they could reason- ably cultivate. This action on the part of the.New Haven is in line with the efforts of all the railways of the United States to be of the utmost service to the coun- try in the present crisis. The ra#- ways have taken extraordinary meas- .| ures to stimulate food production and illions of acres of railroad land have been rented throughout the country for agricultural purposes. Grammar Schools. to meet the demands of the girls.. our most prompt service. you what a lot a penny will SCHOOL OPENING SALE AT The Cranston Co. AfullhneofTextBoolnfortheAademyand Used Books bought and sold. You will save con- siderable by investing in Used Books. Composition Books 5c each. Good value in these. Our line of Supplies is complete. We are all ready Do your school shopping early and avail younélf of Visit our ONE CENT COUNTER. We will show ~ army of school boys and buy here. Roderick F. Sullivan accompanied by | ;Ilu to Begin_Soclal Activities Soon— Court Sachem to Elect Officers at Next Meeting — Rebekahs Making Plins For Armrvl"llry. regular meeting of Norwich lodge, No. 430, B. P. O. E, was held Thursday evening In the home on Main street with a large number in attendance. The regular routine of business was transacted and the re- ports of the officers were read and ac- cepted. The clam bake committee reported on the bake held recently. Two candidates were initiated. ~The soctal activities of the club will begin very soon. ODD FELLOWS. lar meeting of Shetucket F., was held on The regul lodge, No. 27 I O. O. 7oz, | Tuesday evening with a large number !} Dre!;nt, Routine business was trans- ed. owLe. - Routine businiess was transacted at the regular meeting of Norwich nest, No. 1396, O. O. O., held in Owls' hali evening. The attendancé . A lively débate on im- portant subjects pertaining to the good of the order was held and will be continued at the next meeting. The debates are held\ for the purpose of bringing forth every phase of a ques- tion which may arise. FORESTERS. The regular meeting of Court Sa- chem, No. 94, F. of A, was held in Foresters' hall Thursday evening with 8 good number in attendance. The routine of business was transacted and one candidate was initiated. The summer season being nearly finished the court will enter upon the fall social activities which have been planned. At the next meeting of the court the annual election of officers will take place. ‘ ORDER OF PROTECTION. Routine business was transacted at the regular meeting of Thames lodge, No. 326, N. E. O. P., held Tuesday ev- ening. =~ The reports of the officers were read and accepted. There was a good attendance. REBEKAHS. The regular meeting of Hope Re- bekah lodge, 21,1 O. F., was held ‘Vedneldly even(ng in_Odd Fel- lows’ hall with a large number in at- tendance. = Mrs.”Kate M. Tottey, of Springfleld, noble grand, presided at the meeting. The sixty-sixth #;ni- xersary of the order will be observed on TFriday, September 21, with a Whist for the benefit of the Red Cross. The fegular routine of business was trans- acted. DAUGHTERS OF VETERANS. Clara Barton Tent, No. 7, Daughters of Veterans, met at the Buckingham Memorial, Tuesday evening at 7.30 and was called to order by the president, Mabe] E. Georg The usual routine of business was transacted. One ap- plication was received. One candidate Was favorably voted on. The initia- tion was postponed to the third Tues- day, the mext meeting night. _For the good of the order Comrades Saunders and Starr spoke very encouragingly to the Daughters. A tor,Mrs. Bar- rows, the past president of Los An- geles, California Daughters of Veter- ans, and also delegate at large to the National convention recently held at Boston, spoke to the Dauzhters, wish- mz them every success and would put this visit to Norwich, Connecticit in her report when she arrived back in California. Norwich was the childhood home of Mrs. Barrows and was much pleas- ed wth the reception she received and was also much pleased to be able to visit the youngest tent in Connecti- cut and seeing thc good work they are 4ging for the Old Veterams. PYTHIANS. The regular méWting of Wauregan lodge, N K. of P., was held in Pythian hall Tuesday evening with many present. The regular order of business was transacted. The supreme lodge of the Knights entire membership to g to a war relief fund of $500,009, of which Con- necticut is called on to give not less than $10,000. To make the fund a popular sub- scription the contribution of-one dol- lar by each man has been suggested but it is anticipated that much- larger contributions will be made by mem bers who are financially able to sive. established which operated from the office of the supreme lodge. Under ifs direction 1,000,000 letters are being printed and will be sent to each mem- ber in the United States, Canada, Alaska and Canal Zone and the ter- ritcrial possessions of the United States, Fach state has ‘a war relief coun- cil and each lodge a local unit to for- ward the work. The personnel of the Connecticut council is: Grand Chancellor Charles H. Brewer, New Haven: Grand Vice Chancellor, Nehemiah Gandee, South orwalk: Grand Keeper of Records and Seal Georse T. Wright. Hartford supreme representatives Thomas W Mitchell. New Britain; Vincent M. King, Bridgeport. The council is urginz each lodge to give quickly. The method of raising the money will be left to the individ- ual lodge. The disbursement of the fund will be made by a special commission ap- pointed for that purpose. Aid will be given first to sick and wounded mem. Dbers on the firing line or in the train- ing camps. Next it will be given for families of those who may meet death, or become incapacitated. Aid will al- 30 be _extended to the Réd Cross. and cooperation giver Christian association in its army and navy work. Herlstration bureaus will be estab. lished for the recording of members’ names in service, and the name, num- ber and location of his lodge, that communication may be facilitated with friends at home. When the first Liberty loan was alled for the insurance department ‘of the Knights of Pythians bonzht $50,000 in bonds. Many of the 7,000 subordinate lodges bought bonds and many more are expected to. respond to_the second call. Many grand and subordinate-lodges are engaged in other lines of endea- vor to “do their bit” in this. under- taking, especially aiding the Red Cross In many different wavs Members of the order throughout the country are entering the various branches of the army and navy ser- vice in large numbers, In this state members are endeavor: ing to raise funds to purchase an am- bulance for the One Hundred and S. A Second regiment. TU. Tn Massa- chusetts the members are enzaged in || a simfilar effort. New Voters to Be Made. Now is the time to hand in your g of Pythias has issued a call upon the ;§ A war relief commission has been || the Young Men's | Teep NEW FABRICS Fall styl newes*. shapes and most fas colors fof variety of fan guarantee the tainable at our spe tures nd all ot Women’s New'eai Suits Women's New Fall Suits, of ex- cellent quality men’s wear serge, gabardine and broadcloth, in black, taupe, green, navy, plum and brown —price range $22.50 to $37.50. ‘Wome: Fall colorings. Children’s periority of workmanship. the last few years without a single complaint. of styles at 98c, $1.50, $1.98 and up to $5.98. HERE IS A SPECIAL LINE AT $1.98 Children’s Dresses of plain colored chambray, with white collars and con- trasting feather-stitching. They are two-piece models, high-waisted ef- We fects, in pretty plaids and stripes. Children’s Drawers Children’s Muslin Drawers. sizes 6 to 14 years, of good quality ma- terial with neat Hamburg and lace trimming—at 15¢, 29¢ and 50c. at fair prices. and we invite inspection. OYS' Caps in a_ wide range of styles—at 49c, 59c and 95c. —at 49c, 956 and $1.26 OYS’ Rubber Hats, a good serv- iceable hat—at 75c. OYS’ Blouses, all sizes ‘and styles —at 35c, 59¢, 75¢c and 98c. OYS' Kazoo Suspenders with garter attachment, sizes 8 to 18 —at b0c. OYS’ Ideal Underwaists, sizes 3 to 12—at 35c. OYS' Sweaters, all the wanted colors at $2.95 to $5.95. OYS’ Bloomer and Knickerbocker Trousers, sizes 5 to 18 at 49c to $1.49. OYS’' Light Weight Trousers, sizes 5 to 17—Special price 43¢ a pair, value 69c. OYS’ Corduroy to 18—Special pair, value $1.69. Trousers, sizes 9 price $149 a School Hosiery Boys’ Black Ribbed Hosiery, sizes 6 to 10—price a pair. 15¢ Girls’ Black Ribbed Hosiery, sizes 6 to 9¢—price a pair. 15¢ Children’s Black Ribbed Ho: iery, sizes 6 to 9%—price a pair 19¢ Children’s Black Ribbed Hos- sizes 6 to 9% — price a iery, pair Black Ribbed Hosiery for boys and girls—price a pair.. 25¢ 29¢ Knit Underwaists “Acorn” Knit Uhnhderwaists sizes— The for boys and gms. all at ceseannn The “Nazareth” Knit Under- waists for boys and girls, all sizes — at. . The “E. Z” Knit Underwaists for boys ana girls, all sizes—at 29¢ (Hosiery Department) 25¢ application to be made a voter this fall and the registrars of voters and their assistants “vill receive applications un. til Thursday, September 13th. No ap- plication can be received afted five o'clock, Thursday afternoon. Girls’ Sweaters ‘We show a complete line of Girls' Sweaters in all colorings, at $2.95 to $8.00. OYS’ Hats in all the new shapes | orteous & THROUGHOUT THE STORE New Fall Goods ARE NOW ON DISPLAY WE INVITE INSPEGTION OUR MEN’S DEPARTMENT New Fall Hats Ao She S.tylu in the “P. & M. Special” Hats are here in all the nable colorings, all are Laurel, Palmetto, Seal and Slate—also a Hat to be the best value ob- PriCe.cccens coveannsan e New Suits and Coats Distinctive Designs in Women’s Fall Apparel New Fall Drésses, of navy blue serge, models, and in a full range of sizes—prices $12.50 to $35.00. Stylish Fall-Millinery This week we make an attractive showing of advance styles in Women’s and Misses’ Trimmed Hats for present wear. - Attractive models in black and all the fashionable Also a showing of Untrimmed Velvet Hats for Women and Misses in black and colors. would know what is new and stylish in Millinery visit our | Millinery Departmengt this week. DRESSES FOR SCHOOL WEAR FOR GIRLS 8 TO 14 YEARS for school wear of excellent appearance and of good ies.. Most mothers know about all the good points of the Dresses we sell—the excellence of the materials and the su- have sold thousands of these Dres: CHILDREN'S MUSLIN UNDERWEAR SCHOOL CLOTHES FOR THE BOYS Most parents of boys recognize our leadership in Boys’ Apparel—a position that we have earned by years of serv- ice in supplying parents with dependable Boys’ Clothing Our showing this year is better than ever CHILDREN'S SCHOOL NEEDS FROM SEVERAL DEPARTMENTS \ichell B NEW FALL STYLES N $2.25 The leading the staple colors. Wae Women’s New Fall C0a[s Women’s New Fall Coats, materials are Bolivia, Pom Pom and Wool Velour, in all the leading colon. I.u- cluding taupe, green, % brown—price range $15.00 t} ‘s45.0¢ 00 in all the latest If you n We show a wide range At $1.98 the value is unmatchable. 5 : A Children’s Skirts Children’s White Skirts, made in a variety of styles, with attractive trimmi: of 'lace and Hamburg— at 50c, 75¢c and $1.00. OYS' Rubber Raincoats, best quality—at $3.50. OYS' Washable Suits, sizes 3 to 8—at 98c, value $1.25 and $1.50. OYS’ Washable Suits, sizes 3 to 8—at $1.48, value $2.0 OYS’ Junior Norfolk Sulu!. sizes 8 to 8—at $3.95 to $6.50. BOYS Norfolk Suits, sizes 8 to 18 at $6.00 to $15.00. BO\'S' Light Weight Norfolk Suits, s 9 to 16 — Special price value $6.00. Light Weight Norfolk Suits, sizes 9 to 16 — Special price alue $6.00. BOYS Light Weight Norfolk Suits, sizes 9 to 17 — Special price $6.45, value $8.00. OYS’ Norfolk Suits, sizes 10 to 16 $8.45, value $10.00. in mixtures, Special price < School Handkerchiefs Children's * White Hemstitched Handkerchiefs—at 3%c each, 3 for 10c. Children's White Handkerchiefs—at 5c each, 25c. Children’s Colored Border Hem- stitched Handkerchiefs—at bc each, 6 for 25c. Children's Colored Border Hem- stitched Handkerchiefs—at §c each, 6 for 25c. 3 Hemltl;ch.d Hairbow Ribbons Plain Taffeta Ribbon, 8% inches wide, black, white and colors— price a yard .coeoeeeeieinceoins 15¢ Moire Taffeta Ribbon. 3% inches wide, black, white and colors—price a yard Moire Taffeta Ribbon, 4% inches wide, black, white and colors—price a yard.... Brilliant Taffeta Ribbon, inches widé, black colors—price a yard Moire Taffeta Ribbon, & inches wide, black, whife an colors—price & yard........... 5% white and