Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, October 20, 1917, Page 7

7 hatever program may be decided up- Quite a number signed the food pledge card at the meeting. The fol- lowing committees. were elected: Ag- ricultural, Ira Gifford, director; Gil- WILLINVESTIGATE TRflI.I.EYINGREASE ¥ ¥ ert. My . James Lane, James Ma- Committee of Three Representing Chamber of Commerce to|icna and “'Albert Morgan. — Home B ecconomics . committee, Mys. James Malona, director; Mrs. Charles Beebe, Mrs. Carl Rogers and Mrs. Gilbert Murray. B The boys and girls were particularly interested in_tho. club. w sented by county club Bertha -Hallock. and e b made to organize a:junior home écon- omics club. CHAMBER' OF COMMERCE ARRANGING BIG RALLY Prominent New Yorker Wil Speak Befors Norwich Audience st Town Hall. President Charles V. James, through Secretary H. R. Branche, is sending out to each member of ~the local Chamber of Commerce notices of the raily which is being arranged by the local Chamber. of Commerce for the évening of next Tuesday at the town hall. This is but one of the many simflar meetings which are being ar- ranged throughout the state under the Take Matter Up With Trolley Officials and Public Utilities—Recommendation Will be Made to Open . & P e, with the public utilties commission in regard to the increase with the view of recommending the feasibility and method of action to be taken at the open meeting. The special meeting of the directors. was held Friday in response to a re- quest made by the retail merchants’ bureau at their meeting on Wednes- day night that the directors of the| chamber bring to the attention of the recommendations at an open meeting | public utilities commission the urgent amber to be held at as early |need of the commijesion holding a te as possible. hearing in this city on the. rate in- The resolutfon authorizing the ap-|crease. The merchants of Norwich pointment of the committee carries|feel that the ircreased rates are di- with it the stipulation that the three [verting suburban patronage from men appointed to the committee be|Norwich to Providence, Hartford and ‘he At & special meeting of the board of directors of the Chamber of Com- merce of Norwich, Conn., Inc., Friday afternoon it was voted that the pres- ident, Charles V. James, appoint a committee of three to investigate the matter of the increase in fares inaug- urated Oct. 4th by the Shore Line Electric Railway company, the com- mittee to report their finding with not directors of the chamber. other places. committee will be instructed to con- | The appointments to the committee | direction of the Connecticut Chamber fer with the Shore Line officials and 'have not yet been announced. of Commerce and the Connecticut State Council of Defense, The mo- tices sent out to the members of the local chamber are as follows: The Connecticut Chamber of Com- merce and the Connecticut State Cqun- 1l of Defense of Defense have .plan- ed meetings In forty-four towns and citles of Connecticut from October 13, to 24, inclusive. These meetines arc to be known as rally week, are to be broadly patriotic in character with the primary emphasis on Liberty Loan and the food campaign. These meot- ings are to be held in the evening and each local local Chamber of Commerce is expected to furnish a suftable as- sembly hall and plan for the musical programme in conjunction therewith. The speakers’ bureau of the State Chamber has announced that Arthur J. Westermayr, a ‘prominent New York City attorney ‘and a man deeply in- terosted in educational matters has been assigned to Norwich as one of the principal speakers for the evening of the 23rd. Also Joseph Mitchel! Chapple, publisher of the National Magazine, Boston, who is a mighty in- teresting ‘speaker and cne who spends fitty per cent. of his time in the so- clety of senators, congressmen and the biggest men in Washineton, has been secured for the Norwich rally. SCOUT COUNCIL ELECTS FOOD PLEDGE CAMPAIGN A. L. PEALE PRESIDENT. IN FULL SWING Annual Mesting Held at Chamber of | Expected That New London County Commerce Rooms. will ts Quota. Norwich council, Boy Scouts of| Ths Food Pledge Card Campalgn is America, held their annual meeting in | Now on in earnest and prospects are the roome in the Chamber of Com- |very encouraging that New London merce building at 8 o'clock ¥Friday|county will turn in their quota of The_chief business of the |pledges to assist the food administra- tion in winning the world war, says the New Lon- ureau manager, evening. meeting was the elestion of of and the following wer€ elected: Pres- |a statement issued L. Peale; first presi- | don_County ' Farm 2 prea: | F. 'C. Warner. ident, L. O. Smith third vice presi- Gent, F. I Royce: fourth vice presi- | , I arm Bureau Town Meetings. dent, W. Tyler Olcott: treasurer, Hon.| The fall campaign of the Farm Bu- Allyn L. Brown; secretary, J. B. Stan- | Feau in holding public meetings in y amain | €very town in the county is well un- e comniasienik i foend der way. One meeting has already been held in ‘Salem and others have Execytive com: ‘F. B. Ricket- s zon. Allen C Maithows, Herman Alor- R A e lomS: At e &in, l, [erbers . up, OTE® | ing, Oct. 22nd; at the Town Hall, Thompson, M. D, end Charles V.|Newent Centre, Lisbon, at 8 p. m. James. R Saturday, Oct. 27th and at the Pal- Court of honor: H. X. Tirrell, Martin | mer Memorial School, Montville, 2 p. E. Jensen. W. Tyler Olcott, Grosvenor |m. Nov. 1. Other dates are being ar- Eiy and H Stanton. ranged ‘with the directors and it is N. A Gibbs was re-elected dele- | Planned to reach every town by Dec. 4 keite 10 the national councll 1. These meetings are being held to | ATTangements have been —made L piihese mMoelings are being held to | whereby the October open meeting of N. A Gibbs. who explain farm bureau orsanizationand |ine Chamber of Commerce. will . bn dent of the local council, declined re- | feview work accomplished during the |morced into the rallv week pro- election. The reading of the secre. to be carried out by the far;n bureau | Zramme. Real vital war facts will be fary's Teport was omitted. The re. |0 b carried out by the presented by the speakers at this ral- port of the treasurer showed that : Iy week campalgn mesting. 8alem Meeting. The town hall has been engaged and a . Liberty Chorus will be furnished by the Connecticut State Counci! of De- fense uncder the leadership of Charles D._Geer. ‘We trust that every member of ‘the local Chamber of Commerce will be evervthing In his power to make rally week a tremendous success. Be sure and hold this date open and not only come vourself but invite vour friends and neighbors as well. Tt {s a patriotic duty you nwe to your country to attend this meeting. Ladies have also been invited to at- tend the rally. The Playt-Cadden company have generously agreed to furnish a pilano gratls for the évenins. there was » balance of 368.53 in the treasury. After a brief report by the Some 85 men, women and children scout commissioner thy meeting ad- | attended the meeting In the Grange journed to attend the Mmeeting in the | Hall, Salem, Thursday evening, Oot, town hail. 18. 'This meeting was arranzed by —_— Farm Efll’!l‘u gi?cton Griswold Mor- sl Eattora: gan, who presided and had charze of B e the programme which consisted of The list of unclaimed letters In the | talks by the county agent, assistant office for the week ending | county agent, home demonstration Oct. 20 is as follows: Alice Barstow, | agent, county club leader and Miss Mrs. Emms S. Benjamin, John Ekdon, | Marion Denman, representing the Frank F. Ferrier, Mrs. F. D. Fuller, | county home economics commifzee. Amidas Gaurin, Mrs. C. Y. Hazen,| Of the different lines of farm bu- Rev. Richard Jacobs, Louise R. Law- | reau activities presented, homs econ. rence, Mrs. L. J. Matson, Mrs. Antonio | omics classes, povs and sifls - erdb . Megrotts, Charles | work and food: pledge card work were D. Murphy, Allen Rathburn, W. Rich- ard, Avilino Gancalvis. considered and committees appointed to further investigate and make the The New Pom Pom Cloth Coais at $25.00 ~_In all the new shades, such as Taupe, Pekin, Ele- phant Grey, Plum and Green. Pom Pom Cloth is a new cloth this season. It is very soft and light weight, yet gives ample warmth to the wearer—very much on the order of Bolivia. A large assortment of good style Coats in Velour, Broadcloths and Cheviots from— $13.50 to $29.50 Dresbes Pretty Wool Serge Dresses at $15.00. . There isn’t any cloth dress that gives you as much satisfaction as serge. Moatly navy blue, A few in brown, black and green. Other Serge and Poplin Dresses from $12.50 to $22.50 Handsome Broadcloth Suits at $25.00. You will readily agree with us after seeing these suits that they are excep- tional v-lne-s. Colors black, navy, wisteria, taupe, brown and green. Other suits from $19.50 to $34.50 Sample Hats Sample line of the very popular Ready-to-Wear Velour Hats that usually sell at $7.98—Special at $4.95. Untrimmed Shapes in Lyons’- Silk Velvets and Silk Beaver Plush, regular $5.00 grade at $2.98. See our special line of Women’s Trimmed Hats in both large and small shapes at $5.00. No two alike. Sample line of Ornaments, Fancy Feathers, Etc., at one-half regular price. BUY A LIBERTY BOND BUY A LIBERTY BOND AND SAVE YOUR COUN: TRY AT WAR—SAVE YOUR BROTHERS IN ARMS —SAVE YOUR MONEY INVESTED. Saturday MEN’S FALL A A complete showing of everything that is new and stylish in Men’s Wear—Clothing, Hats, Shirts, Underwear, Hosiery, Etc.—all at lower prices than they could be replaced for today. TODAY IS OVERCOAT DAY Today we feature Overcoats in our Men’s Store. We show Men’s Overcoats in a splendid array of this season’s newest models and dependable fabrics. MEN’S:OVERCOAT SPECIAL AT $19.50, Men’s and Young Men’s Knitted Trench Overcoats, excellent materials and well finished throughout, in navy, gray and fancy mixtures—very special value at $19.50. MEN’S OVERCOATS AT $15.00 TO $25.00 We show Men’s Winter Overcoats in all , but we especially feature Overcoats at $15.00 to $25.00. At these prices we show the popular Trench Overcoats as well as the single and double- breasted form-fitting and semi-fitting Overcoats in a splendid assortment of navy, gray and fancy mix- tures. MEN’S 65c NECKWEAR AT 50c This is a very special offering in Men’s Stylish Neckwear i ~ Men’s Bengaline Tie in a specia] English shape in 20 of the leading colors. These Ties are wrinkle- proof and pin-proof and are our regular 65¢ Neck- wear— AT 50c EACH - See display in window east of entrance to Men’s Store. Norwich and vicinity, will be at our store t ing these hours: AFTERNOON, 4 TO 6 Everybody should buy a Liberty Bond. a Liberty Bond today. Don’t wait! Again Today! Again Today! OUR SPECIAL SALE OF KITCHEN FURNISHINGS It Is & mest important offering of every-day needs In Kitchen Furnish- Ings at very much redused prices and sheuld intersst hundreds of prudent hotel, boarding house and restaurant proprietors. Be sure and visit eur Basemont Dopartment teday, Women’s, Misses’ and Children’s KNIT UNDERWEAR A Big, New Fall and Winter Stock All Sizes, Ali Kinds, All Grades, All Prices INFANTS' XPoRivied WOMEN'S XI'PRIVELS We earry a large masortment ef Our shewing of Wemen's Under- Infants' ‘Winter Waight Ribbed | wear |neludes every wanted kind in Vests and Bands, in all siges and | veuts, pants and Unien Sults, : ; WOMEN'S XN 8LLe CHILDRBN'S XEE’-WEN We sarry a uiggrn‘::it}‘l!ntnn Hvery geed kind ef Children's | Fuils in all welghts and siyles, in- Underwear is here—Vests, Pants aluding Munsing, Carter's, Riehe- and Union Suits, lieu, Forest Afills, Hie, CRETONNE KNITTING BAGS 50c to $3.80 We shew an the Indeapengal ting llln‘ ined and unliped, val and peund lwq Pt lmmas and o Treli—prics range 606 Sa BA50, Age of Marg- Wicles whieh ave lhtn %‘{srk this season, eome in Rek er nat fl'-?mm 8oft satin—price range $3.50 to $10.50, VELOUR—SATINS 27-inch Dress Velour, fer in black, and golden S, 150 Black Dress Satin, 38 inche; wide, very _desirable for regular price a walsts and dresses, value $1.76—Special $1.80 a new dress sllk in nofi changeabje effects. six dif- ferent colors, reguler vaiue $2.00—8Special price a vard.. $1.00 Let Us Help You Buy LIBERTY BONDS For the convenience of those who have not yet bought their Liberty Bonds, Mr. Robert H. Fiske, the Bond Salesman in charge of the Liberty Bond Campaign in y—Saturday—during the busy hours to mssist'all those who have not yet bought their Liberty Bonds. A special counter has been assigned Mr. Fiske just inside ou r main doorway where he can be seen dur- EVENING, 7.30 TO 8.30 It is the best investment in the world to- day—it is your contribution toward your own future safety and prosperity. uudud-ofWomen'iDnulnnew.lu For today we offer a number of special values in seasonable merchandise in about every department of the store. Be sure and read this list of spgcial offerings— then visit the store today and take advantage of this money-saving opportunity. PPAREL Tae st itoek o, 017 Buy DOMESTIC SPECIALS For Today Only Fine quality Satin Table Damask, .72 inches wide in four deslgns, value $1.00— Special price a yard... . esc BEDSPREADS —Just 80 extra large size Hemmed Crochet Bedsprends, perfect In every way, regulnr value $2.26— Special pries ... . $1.89 BLANKETS—One .case .of Woolnap Blankets, in white and gray, wplendid welght, thess are slight seconds, reg- ular valus $3.00—Bpecial price a patr . %219 BLANKETB—Lar Plaid Blankets, in mAsorted checks and ocolorings, regular 3%.00 grade—Special price a pakr Liieiee . 9398 EXTRAORDINARY S¥Faaig on " SHEETS One case of Mesmiosn BHoats, piros 51x80 and #1x99, standard grado, perfeet in weave and finish and very n|urnhla~——fl§=ullj price 98s, reguiar prices $1,25 and $1.39, (Only 4 to a Customer) Women’s Sweaters, $6.50 Women's and Missew’ Caat Bweat- crs, n broken line, not all siwes In &1l colora —Bpeolal prics 4.6, regu- lar ‘Drice 6,3 Regular 18¢ Guting Flannel at 12Y4c 1,200 yards of ('uaa aquality Out~ ing Flannel in plain whits, atripes and ohecks, in a geed geleotion of patterns—Special price foday 12%e a yard, regular value 13c, For toda med Hats, $3.08, for toda; p8e, §1. - from $15.00 to $76.00 including many fur-trim- we offer the greatest array of unysual values in Millinery that we have as- sembled this season—Weomen's, Misses’ and Children’s Trimmed Hats, Women's Untrim- WOMEN’S TRIMMED VELOUR HATS, $3.98 A remarkable offering of Trimmed Velour ings including khaki—our special price enahleg us to offer seme exceptional values in Children’s Trimmed Hats at and $2.08, and stylish eol we offer a number of special values in Women's Dress Hais at $2.98, values are unmatchable, BUY A LIBERTY BOND BUY A LIBERTY BOND AND THERE MAKE THE SECOND LIBERTY LOAN A IF.WE CAN'T FIGHT OUR MONEY CAN. Our showing of distinctive styles in Women's Suits is especially attractive. Just now we chow Women’s Tailored Suits up to $50.00, but for today we especially feature Suits at $17.50 and $25.00. Women’s Suits at $17.50 Women's ‘New Fall Suits, made of excallen’ quality cheviot, with belt and buckles—these are very special value for taday at $17.50. Women’s Suits at $25.00 For today we show a number of smart models in Women's Suits, materials are broadcloth gabardine and serge—Special price today $25.00, regular $29.50 value. For Fall C0AT and Winter The warm fluffy materials, the smart becoming styles and the rich color effects make the Ladies’ Coats this season more than ever de: ble. In fact, this'ls the season when every woman real- ly should-have a new Coat. We' show Coats med: models. Our Coats at $16.00 and $17.50 are excellent value, but we especially feature Coats at $19.50 and $22.50. We show a very complete line of Women's Seal Plush Coats at $25.00 to $50.00 - Woinén"s Silk Poplin Dresses at $12.50 on. The colors are black, navy, Copenhagen, b very special value at §$12,50. newest and green—thes ‘Women’s Handsome Fur Sets Women should visit our Fur Section on second floor and ses ot showing of New Fur Sets, Separate Scarfs and Muffs—all at reasc price TRUE ECONCMY represented by this NewNemo Self-Reducing No. 312 at $3.00 In it you’ll find Nemo durability, style and hygienic service —much greater value than usual for $3.00. This new “Self-Reducing” Corset is made of strong white coutil; boned with double wires; double side steels, reinforced with the Nemo Triple-Strip to prevent cutting through. Graduated front steels, and usual form of Self-Reducing Straps, give firm ab- dominal support, and produce material figure-reduction. Lines are straight and stylish. Designed for the average stout figure, with excess flesh evenly distributed. | Medium bust and long skirt. i Sizes 22 to 36. Exceptionally low in price—only $3.00. Be a Wise Woman— Practice Nemo Economy —Save Money, Heaith and Looks! The Last Day! The Last Day! Today will be the last day of our Fall Bale of Toilet Articlos— lard makes of Toilet Goods at substantial Practlcally our entire left on ‘the Main Floo d lay of Tollet Articles, all arranged and pric on . Remember—You can buy Toilet A o up to the time the store closes at 10 o'clock tonight. Wea duced price: WOMENS GLOVES for Fall Our showlng of Women's Gloves for Fall Is now complete, It in- cludes every styllsh kind of Glove procurable—Chameisette, Silk, Cape and the finest Prench A special feature of this y s Gle styles are the “Washable” Gloves. We show them from $1.05 u We d neral Invitation te visit our Glove Department a sup splendid shewing of New Fall Gloves, Prices range 1 a good quality Chamolsette up to §2.50 for the finest Fr Gloves. -~ 3 B Children’s 5} In our Chlldren’s cond floay, we show e line of Knit Goo tle enes, Ineluding Bri which consist of § [ RELE hand-made Bacques, Afghans. ' Moth to Inspect our Qeoda, N BOYS’ WEAR 2 Hits for women and misses in several of the || , Bovs’ Miouses 1) leading shapes and all the most stylish color- || and ssc. Heya' Gela Capy, mi 1 navy serge, v yrice H CHILD! g Poys' Knickerbockes TRIMMED HATS AT SPECIAL PRICES || fieciiihiee | Recent puschasse from leading mekers of || iy Mo . | Misses' 'and Children's Trimmed Hats, || 0525 7 (0000 ‘ Boys' French Overconts 2 fo 10, regular value $4.00 § Epeciai’ price Hoys' Win: to 18, a sp $7.30 to 816 Boys' Macki sizes § to 15 s are here for