Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, October 31, 1917, Page 7

‘work under Red Cross sanitary direc- and ton. the most ccmpetent men available sy their line, all in co-operation with '.h. local, state and tudaml health au- thorities. but a fraction of the thou- Cross nurse who ] -Lmnpmn&.:rflm Tore mot . ). Aeavens Declines Re-election - hWhM{J«qflxH.&l&nquN& wich Red Cross Chapter—Annual Meeting Held in Council Chamber Tuesday—Report of the Chapter’s got In Much wi lur. the lnroh wag extend- ed through several weeks, and it was not until the m'ddle of Maytha of Hartford took charge of two classes, one afternoon. | one evening, numbering 20 each, and 4 ex their recelving two lessons weekly. -zmn;u md‘ the ‘:hola ln‘w;lnt ination rs were sent from | T round, numbers, was 3120, - | Washingion cariy in oty and the ex: | 000.000. o o amination, part written, part oral, was This sand and one enterprises which @re teing financed by the Red Cross war fund,“administered by eome of the wisest business men in our country, a very large majority of whom are not only giving all thelr time to the work but are also making tremendous money contributions to its support. According to its custom, in Septem- formulated into action. The national cam- a whirlwind campaign. successful. At least Membership Campaign. Two- experienced campaign ers were sent to Norwich Hrom sional headquarters. One, Albert this commit- T. of tee, to give unstintingly of her best Secretary. > - Tamblyn, stayed oply long to | conducted by Miss Smith of Hartford, T > o3 e~ < effort to the cause. supply us with a_good stock of cour- |also a registered Red Cross nurse. ber the New London County Agricul- —— oA i In March, 1917, Miss Delia Leavens|age. The om-r, Bric Allen, remained | After the inspection of the puplls’|nary demands upon it ereated by this, tural society held its annual fair on the most terrible of all wars. The purposes of the ovonul ap) riations are, arnlv. do eve: ossible to assist o R Labor day and the two eceeding days, Sept. 3d, 4th and 6th. In re- sponse to an offer from the assooia- tion, the local Red Cross accepted the privilege of occupying one of the most kindly consented to become general chairman of the war relief work car- ried on in the room. Only by being | R, present -every hour of every day that papers at Washington, those succes passing the requirements re- ceived diplomas. It is to be regretted that we are un- sble t0 again offer these classes to the as active organizer and conductor. Heu! uarters were established in the Toom, where thé customary work ‘was temporarily suspended. © ro- t ing navy the com- spite of the discomforts and annpy- ances ot the season. Throughout the year, the executive committee has met, whenever ocea- lon was damanded, for the furthe: ance of plans sent from the National ‘or divisional headqquarters, or for the solution of any questions coming with- in_its jurisdiction. During the Christmas holidays, the sales of the Red Cross Seals was car- ried on much as in other years. As the appeals for assistance from this fund had been fewer in number than formerly, and as the demands oc- casioned by the war were steadily In- creasing, it seemed wise not to con duct the sale aggressively, but rather to let the occasion serve as an oppor- tunity te those willing to continue their aid in this ever-nceded charity. During the past year, the Norwich chapter has met the expense of two thé room is open to the public, could we have any idea of the exactlon of the office. In a volunteer organiza- tion like this, ere the interest is so wide-spread, it occurs as though one came into contact with every type of personalilty knewn to man, To give always the desired information to et criticism with a smile, requires a large. supply of both tact and skill. Through the efficient supervision and executive ability of Miss Leavens, her assoclates received new _enthusiasm and the wark, fresh impetus, and in July, her resignation—tendere be- cause of ill health—was accepted with much regret. Miss Su-san Huntington was per- suaded to become the successor of Miss Leavens, wkich position she still Mr. Aller enlisted an able corps of professional and business. men as ‘workers, who gave almost their entire time for four days to bring about the desired result. Enthusiasm became contagious, and rivairy sent up the figures. At the end of four days 3,483 names were added to the enrollment of th Nérwich chapter classed as follows Life members 11, contributing 14, aub- scribing 66, annual 3,392, From thi: number it been necessary to de. duct 69, representing transient visi tors or travellers, whose names have been transferred to their home -chap- ters, making the flnal- number of members secured during the campaign at_3,414. Including the number prior to the jublic, The d'Mculty arises from our irabllity to secure sufficient pupils to occupy the entire time of a nurse. Fund Campaign. On the 10th of May ti the United States, alw: tl:e American Red Cros: of | cven make montion of the P. Davison of J. P. Mor- & Co. as chairman. This council hcld its first conference in Washington May 24 and 25 and was attended by representatives from 40 ecities invited ta Washington by President Wilson for the purpose of inaugurating a nation- wide campaign, to be waged during the ‘week of June 18-25, to raise funds with ir ln-nrln‘ the hnnh .-S fcrt of American ldiers and sailors abroad, and, ‘.efllll)y, to relieve desli- ition and suffering among the armies .H?Q needy clvillan populations of our a The work of the American Red Cross in Europe is so celossal that in eo brief a report as this ons could not different undertakings, greatest naturally Franee, but also in all the countrfes of eur allies. ounall has fssusd an tensive report of their work and e: renditures for the three months end- ing Sept. 1st, which report I should be very glad to loan to anyone inftr- €sted in the detall. In this country as viell the Red Cross is called-upon to desirable booths in the large exhibi- tion building. Workers were chesen to be present every half day for the enrollment of memberships, the exhib- iting of garments, the making of ban- dages and of surgical dressings. The exhibition wds intended for ed- ucational purposes, but those who hall enlisted in this good work were re- warded not only by the wide interest shown but also by several additions to the membership list and especialiy by the substantial contribution from the Agriculturai society of a percent- age of the net proceeds of the gate receipts on the last day of the fair, designated as Red Cross day. Articles Forwarded. play a large part in both mflitary and civil relief. The war council appropriated $10, 600 to free the Columbia, , canto; ment and its immediate vicinity from malaria. Surgeon General Gorgas, whose accomplishments, in the canal mone are known throughout America, personally surveyed the site of the Columbia cantonment and is now sur- veying other camp sites. Fifty public health nurses have been assigned by the American Red Cross to the zones surrounding the national €rmy cantonments, national gdard camps and naval bases. The nurses which to finance the Red Cross during the war. The goal to be reached was the astounding sum of $100,000;000. Each and every chapter received its allotment, Af:er a strenuous member- ship campaign in Norwich, the raising of $100,000 for Y. M. C. A. work and the offering to the public of the first Liberty loan, which would close on June 15th. the task seemed indeed Herculean! but undaunted by condi- tions, our chairman. F. J. Leavens, made his plans. Under his leadexship ‘were ten teams of ten men, each team with a competent captain. The Buck- ingham Memorial was the headquar- And now we come to the enumera- tion of the articles which the chapter kas forwarded during the year, mtde by the women and children of Norwich and its environs and by our auxiliaries ir Baltic, Gales Ferry, Canterbury and Lebanon. Since Dec. 8th, 1916, been sent forward, all but two of which were of the standard size, 3x2x2 feet. holding from 2000 to 6,000 surgical dressings, according to the #ize of dressings, or 80 comfort bags, or from 80 to 100 garments on an av- 3rd Col) holds. Imfinite patience, clarity of vi- sion and sound judgment, render Miss Huntington especially fitted for the place and the Norwich chapter, indi- vidually and collectively has just cause for congratulation upon her assistande. Although ever ce the outbreak of the European war Norwich had been shipping a meoderate amount of sup- plies to the warring countries, there was the ever present knowledge that in so far as finances were concerned the chapter was living 'a hand-to- mouth existence. Economies could not be expected by buying at wholesale, nor could the chapter enlarge the patients In the sanatorium, during a combined period of forty weeks, and has alse assisted tuberculosis cases outside the institution. War Relief Work. In November those who had assum- 4 the direct responsibility for the conduct of the war relief work decid- ed upon a regular monthly conference as advantageous to its advancement. The chairmen of the following divi- sions comprised the personnel of this committee: The preparation of and instructien ]m the making of bandages, of surgical campaign and those added subse- quently, the membership stands today at 4,503. In this sum total is, the branch at Baltic numbering 256 amd the auxillaries of Lebanon, 158, Can- terbury, 88, and Gales Ferry, & Vital interest is shown in all these divisions, which have been extremely helpful to us as will be shown later in_this re) In the month of February in response to a demand for classes in elementary hygiene and home care of the sick, |effort was made to find a nurse com- petent to give this instruction. Owing to the difficulty of obtaining 47 boxes have REV. JOSEPH H. SELDEN,. (Newly Eleeted Chairman) Frarcis J. Leavens, long chairman of the Norwich Chapter of the Red Cross, ‘declined re-clection at the an- nual meeting of the chapter in the common counill chamber in the eity hall Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock, and Rev. Joseph H. Selden was chosen as his successor. Mr. Leavens has faithfully served the chapter and it was with regret that the members learned of his decision to withdraw from the chairmanship, The meoting Was presided over by Chairman Leavens and after the re- port of the seeretary, Mrs. Robert W. (Continued on Page 11, SAVE FOOD—HAVE WHEATLESS AND MEATLESS DAYS—SAVE SUGAR Perkins, the treasurer, Miss Louise B. e . TODAY--THE.LAST DAY OF OCTOBER pecial Valu¢s Throughout the Store For Today We Oifer a Numpber of Special Values In Practically Every Depart- ment in the Store. Read Carefully this List of Special Offerings--Then Make It a Point To Take Advantage of Them Today. Women’s Suitsat ReducedPrices | Family Enroflment Week eral account, llfl 430.79; mnklnx total This is an opportunity to secure a stylish Fall Suit at a This is Family Enrollment Weelein the Nation, for the tubercular acccunt of $1,523.50 and for the general account of $10,- 707.80. - Disbursements—Tubercular substantial saving. WOMEN'’S $17.50 SUITS AT $14.95 n ) " n W.men's Fall Suits, smart belted models, made of excellent quality cheviot a period during which each hon'le and public and trimmed with large buckles, colors are black and navy—our regular eating place is requested to pledge its supoprt to food conservation and comply with the re- quests of the Food Administration. President £3522.7 reneral account, balance Oct. 30, 1917, tubercular ac- $17.50 Suits at $14.95. ‘WOMEN’S $27.50 AND $32.50 SUITS AT $23.95 ‘Wilson in his proclamation establishing Family Enrollment Week said: “If the people will ;2;"3‘5' $1,202.75; general account, $3,~ lored Suits in a number of exceptionally smart models—ma- terials are Scrge, Broadcloth and Burella Cloth—our regular &ZLW and comply with the requests of the Food Admin- istration we will not only have sufficient for $32.50 Suits at $23.95. MANY NEW STYLE COATS THIS WEEK - ourselves, but we shall obtain and establish reasonable prices at home.” WHAT CAN I DO TO HELP? new collar ef ts that are véry attractive. There are many smart models | You can do as much as any other individual in with Nutria, Seal, Raccoon and Karamie Collars—prices $25.00 and $35.00. WOMEN’S SAMPLE SERGE DRESSES these United States—if you want to—and here lrenfew:uggechonnutohowyouunbeof Beginning today we offer a manufactuer’s sample line of fine quality service: USE LESS WHEAT FLOUR terial is best quality All Wool Serge in a number of attractive mod We must ship across the ocean this year, in MISSES’ NAVY SERGE DRESSES order to feed our soldier boys in France and SAVE FOOD—FOOD WILL WIN THE WAR— DON'T WASTE-IT account, Summlrv—«Blllnce following reular compam i nk, $371.17; National- blnk 31'!0 99. count—Dime Sevings bank, $246.07 Thames National bank $3,121.27, Total tuborcular actount, $1,202.75; Reneral account, $3,367.34. Grand total balance, $4,570.09. T nnmlnn:lng committee, . A o T, in «com- Aitchell, Mrs. John: Haskell, presented the following report: Chairman, ‘Rev. Joseph 1. Selden; vice ciairma Ars thur F. bby necretur,\' 3 Perkins Mies Loutss B. Meech iss Mary G. Os- good, Miss Susan B, Huntinaton, Mon. fdmund W. Perkins, W. Tyler Olcott. The repert was accepted and the of- ficers were declared elected for the ensuing vear. It was voted that the vice chairman apd chairman of the committee on war rolief be ex-officio members of the executive hoard. - MEN'S FALL APPAREL MEN’S SUITS AT $12.50 Young Men's Better Suits in green, brown and gray mixtures—the Coats are made with four patch pockets and belt all around—very special value at $1250. o MEN’S FORM-FITTING OVERCOATS $19.50 The best dressed men are wearing this week Single or Double-breasted Form-fitting Overcoats. This offering of Form-fitting Overcoats is in a wide range of piain colors and fancy mixtures—very special value at ¥ MEN'S SHIRTS AND SWEATERS , A Some very special values in Men’s Shirts and Sweaters. MEN’S FLANNEL SHIRTS AT $1.05 Men’s Domet Flanne! Shirts in gray only, attached collars, double pockets, i alj sizes, 14 to 17—Special price $1.05, value $1.25. MEN’S DRESS SHIRTS AT $1.35 Men’s Soft Dress Shirts, made of fine quality mercerized fabric, in a broad range of beautiful stripes and figured effects, s 14 to 16/2—Special { price $1.35, value $2.00. , MEN'S SHAKER KNIT SWEATERS $3.49 Men’s Shaker Knit Coat Sweaters, made V neck style, in Oxford, mareon and navy, sizes 34 to 46—Special price $349, value $4.00. MILLIONS OF SURGICAL DRESSINGS ARE NEEDED The Call Can we turn a deaf ear to this en- treaty whi . Perkins, secre- 'y in_her annual repcrt at the mieet- ing. Mrs. Perkins quoted Col. Gray- A number of attractive models in Navy Serge Dresses that will appeal to the young ladies—ages 6 to 14 years—prices $5.00 and $7.50. CHILDREN’S WINTER COATS Coats that are warm, serviceable and attractive for children, 2 to 6 years “many excellent values at $3.50, $3.98, $5.00 to $8.50. MILLINERY--Remarkable Values Special Values From the Art Department - 4 KHAKI AND GRAY KNITTING YARNS BOUDOIR AND KNITTING < BRBY BARRIAGE PiLLOws 98C BAG Decorations Oval and round handle rings Boudoir and Baby Carriage Pillows, in . - - 1] | i oot our oAfllm in this g»remotf war, %20,00&000 bush- gmbroidered Pillow Tops. with Il | steel, wood, ‘-hefl" and allotd—10o t: Women’s and Misces’ Trimmed Velour Hats in several of the lead- wheat. Oul I ey % lue | Decorative effects—sprays an ing shapes and all the most stylish colorings—these are excep- els t our National stock we shapes—Bpecial price 9, va Deooratlve ' effect—epray $348 CHILDREN’S TRIMMED HATS - Our showing of Misses’ and Children’s Trimmed Hats is broad and satisfy- Many new arrivals this week and excellent values at 98¢, $1.98 and WOMEN'S TRIMMED HATS Women's Dress Hats in new shap sh coloring: trimmed Hats, are amongst the 3 at $2.98, $3.98 and $5.00 are unmatcl .m.. must save this large amount, and you must help to save it. You must learn to substitute corn, rye and graham breads for wheat breads. Have one or two “wheatless days” in your home every week. USE_LESS MEAT There is a great shortage of ‘meat in France. Remember our boys are there—and they must have meat—and we’ve got to send it to them. tional value at KHAKI AND GRAY KNITTING YARNS 1 FRANCIE J. LEAVENS, (The Retiring Chairman) son Burphy, who says Red Cross rtandard dressings in millions must be sent r with all possible speed. Mre. Perkins’ report follows: The tremendous expansi tivities of the American National Red Cross during the past year, has broughc forth magnificent results! Money has Leen raised to an extent undreamed of and work accomplish- ed to an amount yaprecedented. The people of the ealire country have seemed to voice the cry, “What Can I ¥ Specials From Domestic Department 36-INCH ENGLISH 40 AND 45-INCH LONG CLOTH leZC PILLOW TUBING 19¢ 50 pleces of English Long Cloth, Pillow Tubing, 40 and 45-inches 36 inches wide 12-yard pleces— Special price 1230 a yard, regular | Wide short lengths—Special value 19c. price 19¢, a yard, value 30c and 3Zc. 25¢. of the ac< in i Special Values in Seasonable Hosiery 58-inch Mercerized Satin Damask, Table Linen, good, serviceable grade (at less than manufacturers’ cost today), regular 37%c qual- Do in vesponse to which the sreat|f Ome cass of Infants White One case of Women's “Sham- 1 ol s s AR National Humantiarian = Assoc Cashmerette Hosiery, sizes 4 to s TR e A e Learn to substitute fish for meat as often as x 00 EUAID 4.95 through ita chaptors, its branchos and || g5 varme 196 Speciar meice o ) eeeeeeee . = t—vou must BLEACHED b ey e TR | SR SRS 150 | 50 dozen of the vyeu-knawn 5““‘ and do ‘:t'th fi:“. b4 SHEETE Ar 00C BANKETS aT $4. when, and where we can be of sar- || One case of Women's fast black, si‘,‘";:m“‘;‘:‘“;’:":;g- Biack our part even at a sacrifice. One case of good quality Bleached | Sizo 11-4 Plaid Blaniots i pinic HFEB- 1y i f 1916, it be Seamless Hoslery, e vaie BiN SeeE Ly of gt o ; "'“('5;}3’?:5.': ?J“r customar) $4.95 a pair, value $7.50. arly in the autumn o 6, it be- Special price a pair . .12)3c | grade—Price a pair . 250 ing evident that the meed for the work of the Red Cross was constantly in- creading. effort was made to procure suitable gharters fog its continuance. Again the Hon. Johm, M. Thayer i b the use of a room building, which room we still he corner of Bath street 70-inch fine quality Satin Table Damask in a good assortment of USE LESS SUGAR The sugar mdustnu oflhly, Belgnlmuul France are output is seriously 55¢ patterns, regular 76c quality, at...... One lot of Wash Goods, including 32-inch School Serge, value 19c—27-inch Plain Ratine, value 19c—27-inch Flannelette, value, 19c, and an assorted lot of Remnants of Wash Goods, value 19c, to 39c—Special price & yard........ Women’s Fall Weight Underwear 690 Woman’s Fall Weight Vests and Pants, the celebrated “Munsing” make, all styles Vests and Pants, regular and extra large sizes—S8pegial price 69c each, regular prices 76¢c and 83c. E —fl———'—— Women’s Petticoats---Satteen-and Silk WOMEN'S s125_ gg. SR e Sars $3.98 PETTICOATS AT A manufacturer’s sample line of ‘Women’s Black Satteen Petticoats, made in a good variety of styles | Women's Chiffon Silk Taffeta Pet- ticoats, in a good of colors end in all lengths for economy [ (no blacks)—Special price $3.98, week, 98c value $1.25. regular price $5.00. > 12%c Leated, easy of and so conspicuous 2§ to be a cosstant reminder to the passer-by this room Is the greatest pessible ser- | vice to the work and to the workers, who wish publicly to voice their grati- tude to Mr. Thaver for his unfailing kindness and continued generosity. i Resumnlen of Work. October 27th, 1916, marked the re- uimption of the werk, which has been rried on uninlerruptedly on - every. Vednesday and Friday, even through e summer monthé. during which loy N helvers remained at, their pa-i- 'r mustd:vldeourntod:wifl:th-n Your duty - s ke <o Y Special Values In'Rlbbor:: :llli (il::es X WStV $1.48 Riesons AT " 22¢ Brilllant Taffeta Hair Ribbons, 5% Women's Dress Kid Gloves in inches wide, in black, white and a black with white embroidery—white with black embroidery — Special | full line of colors—8pecial price 226 A yard, regular price 20c. price a pair $1.48, value $1.76. THE PORTEOUS & MITCHELL CO. Pt Sk i g A