Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, December 22, 1917, Page 7

THIS IS YOUR GIFT STORE JEWELRY THE MOST - A LASTING AND PLEASING OF ALL GIFTS Have you ever given jewelry the consideration that it deserves as a field for the selection of Christmas gifts? Every member of the family can be satisfied and wholly pleased by the choice of something in jewelry—mother, father, sweetheart, brother, sister, or friend—no matter who you have in mind you will be certain to delight them if your gift is jewelry. Visit This Store and See How True This Is HERE ARE A FEW HELPFUL SUGGESTIONS From this partial list you can gain a fair idea of the scope and variety of articles that will.pleasingly help you to solve that question,“What Shall I Give?” BRACELET WATCHES, RINGS, SCARF PINS, CUFF BUTTONS, WATCH CHARMS, . FOBS, TOILET SETS, SHAVING STANDS, GOLD BEADS, PEARL BEADS, ROSARY BEADS, STERLING SILVER BELT BUCKLES, CAMEO RINGS and PINS, SOLDIERS’ and SAILORS" WRIST WATCHES, CLOCKS, CUT 'GLASS, : TABLE SILVER, ETC. FERGUSON'S Franklm Square Where All Cars Stop Chestér—This to: Essex Light and Pawer hundred doliars eve: often there arc happened s pay he Co. several year and quite This has the vk bers of the Congregational school are planning to.send a_ box toys and gamcs to the rhan asylum, in Cromwell, mas. = past T munulunq‘p)nmmu Ty L FOLLOW THE CROWDS OF WISE SHOPPERS TO THE LIVE STORE LINGERIE Sk " SHIRT WAISTS | | CREPE WAISTS eey $1.25 1B $2.95 Beautiful Lingerie : - 5 Waists in about half a | | brouy Silk Waists i, dozen styles, very 'rge.tteor_ pe-de- cleverly designed, some Chine, in wlhlte or flesh, lleembmid&ud,odws prettily designed in sev- are lace trimmed, sizes eral handsome models, sizes 36 to 44. 36 to 44. 'Grez}EGIi ncn'- Sale Onlytheemda in which to profit by this great pul::uof fine Ffi We uhoi.e‘vey:é?uhr Fur n latut-tylu, at prices are than market value toda ¥ Sunda. The x-ec.ni-.u from the enrollment ‘Those em- booths moyed 1n the varlons ihdustrial estabe ishments Of enrollment in the campaign showed 2,356 names on the list, Encouragidg, but— ‘While we have reason to believe that our allotment of 6,000 members will be reached by the close of tne next Monday afternoon oehek. those in charge of this * ndereaiing find themselves compelled to question whether the men and women in Nor- ich, who at heart are friends of the d Cross, are awake to the urgent situation which Ims made necessary this nation-wide campaign. This city is gu.uy proud of the-work of the Norwich chapter in the past year. But if Norwich is to do its share in this year before us and to meet the demands which will inevitably be made ‘upon us, we must have a larger force of workers and a reinforced treasury! ‘We are not now prepared to do the sreat things we shall be called upon to do in the great days now near at hand! When we entered the war last April President Wilson pledged the resources of the United States; “All we have and all we are will be devoted to th: sacred cause.” words. The German kaiser declares hs has no fear of America. he peopis | ECCLESIASTICAL MEMBERS SEND OUI' MESSAGS. In Giving, Rflngmber "Our Soldiers and Sailors First. The members of the eeclesiastical section of the Connecticut war savings committee, Rt. Rey. Chauncey B. r, Rt. Rev. John J. Nilan, Rev. Dr. Flavel S. Luther and Rev. Dr. Rockwell Harmon Potter, have sent out the following message to the people of Connecticut: As we approach the Christmas an- niversary the real meaning of the son should grip us more rather thamn ices intimately because of the grave i umes we are passing through. hrist gave the world the ideal of a aving of life by an absolute giving:of one’s self. As a nation we are now serving as nover hefore for the accomplishment of that ideal. We have pledged our- selves, our state and our country, to «ive of our best lives that the worid may be free, free as Christ would have had it free, for every individual to make the most of hiraself. Universally we have come to ob- e Christmas with a joyous and a | gcnerous giving. May it mow, be a givinz of ourselyes, and may wé espe- | Gally. observe It in this spirit this year. May we make our gifts a personal {cfiering. May we give especially of | the fruits of our own labor, and may i we make as little demand as possible upon the labor of others. May we avoid every kind of giving that is formal and conventional, that is cold or impersonal, thaf has behind it any other thought than that of joy- ous and voluntary service. May we in our gifts remember first, our soidiers and sailors, wherever they may be, and so bring them into the home circles - May we rejoice the hearts especially | of littl children, and of allg those, those who are sick or in want .or in whotn® the fites of hope’ may be burn- ing low. May we decorate our homes and our feasts with good cheer and Christmas epirit, and not waste ourresources upon the tawdry, the useless and the per- ishable. God grant that we all, friends and foes alike, come into a re-birth of the Now we are asked to make good hls! spirit of service, from which a vision of a just and an everlasting peace may spring. || MT. PLEASANT ST. SCHOOL HAS CHRISTMAS PROGRAM.. Seventh and Eighth Grades Hear Ex- ceilent Talk by Mr. Stanton. Christmas programs were carried out in the several schools on the West de Friday. Wi the Christmas spirit, & fouch of patriotism was given in. many of the programs of special Christmas music and recitations which were well rendered by the young peo- ple. At the Mt. Pleasant street school the seventh and eighth srades united in_glving the following program: Music, Lead, Kipdly Light, school; recitation, The Perfect Day, Swin- burne, Beatrice Williams; reading, An- nie and Willic's Prayer, Sophie Snow, Margaret O'Brien; music, Silent Night, oehool; reading. The First Christmas ir New Engiand, Marion Royce, Made- line Grodotske; music, Jingle Bells, school; concert recitation, Abou Ben Adhem, grade ViI; music, All Through the Night, echool; reading, The Con- version of Johnny Harrington, Helena Williams, Neilie McCarthy, Ida Fish- kin, Nola Leflingwell; remarks by Mr. Stanton. % Mr. ‘Stanton’s thought was upon Giving. While always Christmas has been the time of receiving, Mr. Stanton strongly emphasized the thought that this year more than ever before should be the spirit of giving. The program. closed with singing The.| Star Spangled Banner and salute to the Aag. West Point Examination. United States Senator Frank B Erandegee of New London will con- duct a competitive examimation for all applicants from Connecticut -for ap- pointment to ‘West Point Wednesday, Jan. 9. The examination will be held in the postoffice buildings in Bridge- port, Hartford and New Haven. The examination is held by Senator Brandegee in aceordance with a policy established by him some time ago. of requiring all applicants to take a com- petitive examination in view of the iarge number of applications which he | receives from deserving young men. The, examination consists of subjects in algebra, geomatry, grammar, geogra.- . United States history and gem tnemselves at tion may be examin The three boys who stand highest in the examination will be recommended to the war department, the first highest Eeing nominated as principal and the other two is frat and second siter- 3 three take _their nates. final exmlumm, given by the war nsnun ‘Tuesday, March 19, xus &a to the military academy will be on June 14. contracts for the immediat mnn‘euon of & mm-.ucme ph-nt at Wal S. C., to cost approxi- of the United States do not stand be- hind the president. Uniess our citizens prove the falsity of his words; unless we whose lives are sheltered. and who: secure get behind the tront, supporting them at whatever cost in personal sacrifice, we shall Prove recreant in the greatest hour in our’national history. Every loyal citizen ‘of Norwich is ér to help. Here is your golden opportunity! Join the army of the Red Cross! Not tomorrow—join tod In no other way, through no other agency, can you share so directly in the work of caring for our boys in this hour of their greatest need! Do not wait to be reminded of your duty. Find your way to an enrollment booth and enlist! “A heart and a dol- lar the only conditions of member- ship.” Of that doMar, one-half will remain in Norwich to furnish mate- rial for the willing hands of devoted Red Cross workers, one-hal? wiil go to the national headguaii be expended in the malat=nance O! heos- pitals and ambular: Ivance. T Zut to an £ campaign 1738, and an enroll- Do pent to you. In the nems of those wio fgnt for e, the canse of-freedom for aH HOME MISSIONARY SOCIETY ELECTS ITS OFFICERS. Russell Woodward is Chosen President. for Ensuing Year. Mrs. The regular meeting of the Woman’s Home Missionary society of Trinity M. E. church was held in the church par- lors on Thursday afternoon, a good number attending. Mrs. Russell Wood- ward was elected president to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Mrs. . H. Newland. Miss Emma Bliss was eiected financial secretary. A let- ter from Miss Frances Russell of Browning home, Camden, S. C. was read, expressing thanks for a Christ- mas gift of handkerchiefs sent to the school, and also for a barrel of cloth- ing. The thank offering was taken, a good sum being realized. The pro- gram was in charge of Mrs. Albert Doardman. Supper was served at the close of the meeting. NORWICH WOOLEN CO. GRANTS 10 PER CENT. RAISE. Employes Will Advance To- gether With 10 Per Cent. Bonus. In accordance with the vote taken at the meeting. in October last, of the board of directors of the Millbrook Woolen Mills, Inc., operating the Ad* more Woolen Mills company and the | Norwich Woolen Mills company, - the wages ,of the workers at both mills will bé advanced 10 per cent., begin- ning Jan. Ist, 1918, This Is in addition to the system al- ready ‘in force whereby a bonus of 10 per cent. is paid every three months. BANKS NOTIFY DEPOSITORS OF, FUTURE SERVICE CHARGE Providing Daily Balances for Month Average Less Than $100. For years the Norwich banks have ‘been carrying small accounts on their ledgers at a loss. been changed the leading cities throughout the coun- try by their making a nominal service charge against this class of accounts. All of the commercial banlés of Nor- wich are sending out circulars to this class of depositors containing this statement: “Considerable painstaking study on this subject has demonstrated the fact that, inasmuch as we give to our de- positors pass books, check books, statements, etc, besides the cost of the necessary cierical work, such ac- counts can only be operated at’a loss. “We believe that you do not wish to have your account represent a loss | de Lunch . Home or O Ofine. Save Your T @ Cash and @ Your Health Al (ASCARA QUININE “PomS” ‘The standard col years— o tabler ;.,..,_.“.E“.‘é: o opietes —-me-_ cold in 2 Nflzini T e , shves momey. 24 Tablets for 25e. At AnyDrug Store to your bank, and we are therefore obliged to make a service charge, pro- viding your daily balances for the month average less than one hundred Qollars.” It seems particularly = appropriate that this action should be taken now, when the nation as a whole Is trying to eliminate all unnecessary expense. Sach depositors doubtless will appre- ciate the position of the ban¥ks and to the best of their ability will ald in this matter. POQUETANUCK COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINMENT Giver Before Large Audience By Sun- day School of St. John's Episcopal Church. Following is the programme of the Community Christmas entertainment given Friday evening nnder the auspices of the Sunday school of St. -James’ church, Poquetanuck, for the pleasure of a large audience: O Come, Ye Fuaithful, by the Sunday school, assisted by Miss Mullen, Miss Hollowell and C. D. Geer; charade, Welcome: The Thin Santa Claus, by Ellls Parker Butler: a reading. by Mrs. Clarence R. ight: A Little Town in Bethlehem, sung b{ the int mediate class of Sundgy school; char. ade, Snowball; The Night Winds: a recitatjnn by Rachel GaHup, The First Novell, sung by the day school; c.harnde, ‘Wilson: Fooling recitation by- Clara Sherburne: Silent Night, sung by day school: Christmas Candle: alogue, Ly twelve &irls and one boy: The rthday of a King, by Nefdlinger, a solo, by C. D. Geer: charade, Waskington; folk dancing, by the promar: ades of day school A Bright_ Ide: recitation by Hazel Fish; Music of the Union. a National medley; @ plano solo, by Bernice Church: ol Conserve: Sing, O Sing, This Blessed Morn, by Sunday school; A vaudeville tch, by Lester Smith "and John H. Taylor; Away in a Manger, by the primary class of the The Christmas Tree, a. duet, by Marion Geer o charade, Mistl A Merry Christmas, aad Good sung b veight children: charade, Fare- well; Star Spangied Banner. ‘The Sunday choruses were as: Geer, Miss Arthur Smith, ‘\Trw and Miss Eva Ris The charades were arranged by Mr.| and Mrs. B. Mitchell and Mrs. John H. Taylor and were acted by the chil- dren. The accompanists for the eyening were Mrs. Charles D. Geer and Miss Sophie B. Hollowell. school Bert Williams, A Nutritious Diet for All Ages. Keep Horlick’s Always on Hand Central Baptist Church UNION SQUARE Great Sunday Evening Service For All 2 SPECIAL CHRISTMAS MUSICAL PROGRAM Christmas Sermon NO ROOM IN THE INN A Good Place to go on Sunday Evenmgo UNUSUAL FROM EVERY ‘STANBPOINT IS OUR STOCK OF XMAS GIFTS IN Diamonds, Watches - and Jewelry Unusual by reason of its designs, and unusual for the very low prices which we have been able to give you this year. Military Bracelet Watches, $3.25 to $20.00. Ladies’ Bracelet Watches, $8.00 to $35.00. Ladies’ Ruby anfl Pink Sapphire Rings, $5.00 to Gent’s Ruby and Pink Sapphire Rings, 38.00to$18.00 $15.00. HmdlomSothoH?q:bnu, with all the new stonés and small diamonds, $3.00 to $25.00. shapes. French Ivory Shaving, Toilet and Military Sets, in ail White Ivory Umbrellas, $3.00 to. $8.00. iy ‘We have indeed an wsbd:ofgooflsmdltu -wnhnghwfu.hvdflhuwfllpu THE WM. FRISWELL CO. zfidflFRANKLNSTREET i = C»en Evunngs | L THE LAST SAT JEFORE CHRISTMAS C . FOR ALL KINDS GF HOLIDAY ome Her MERCHANDISE — FOR GIFTS ComeHer OF ALL KINDS. FOR THE MOST COMPLETE LINE OF TOYS, DOLLS, BCOKS AND GAMES IN NORWICH. Gifts for Men MEN’S NECKWEAR FOR GIFTS All the newest shapes and most fashioneble colorings in Men’s and Boys’ Nedcwear——nngmg in price from 25c to $1.50. Combination Boxes, consisting of Men’s Half Hce and Neckwear to meatch, at $1.00 to $2.00. MEN’S HOSIERY—ALL KINDS Men’s Hosiery in all the best known makes, in Cotton, in Lisle, in Silk. We show Men’s Silk Hosiery in black and ‘all the leading colors at 30c, 55¢ and $1.00 a pair. We are sole agents for the celebrated “Everwear” Guaranteed Hosiery at 30c and 35¢c a pair. : MEN’S SHIRTS—ALL STYLES A splendid showing of Men’s Negligee Shirts in all the most fashionable fabrics, designs and colorings. We sell | the weil-known “Eagle” Shirts at $1.25 and $1.50. . Men’s Full Dress Shirts, the well-known ‘“Triangle” and “Arrow’’ Shirts, at $1.25 and $2.00. MEN’S NIGHT SHIRTS AND PAJAMAS Men’s Muslin or Flannelette Night Shirts, in a wide range of patterns, at 75¢c, 85¢c, $1.00 and $1.15. Men’s Pajamas, in Flanneleite, Percale, Madras and o> U ] [ . Soisette, at $1.50, $2.C0 and $2.50 a suit. Boys’ Flannelette or Muslkin Night Shirts at 75¢c—FPa- | jarhas at $1.00 a suit. Two Extraordinary Offerings For Today 12 dozen Lace Trimmed Bureau Scarfs, size 18x54 inches in three distinct styles, regular value up to $1.00—Special price each .......c. ... = 12 dozen Japanese Drawn-work and Embroidered Scarfs, Squares, Etc., sizes 54x54, 45x45 and 18x50—alsc Renais- sance Centers, size 36 and 45 inches, value up to $2.98— Special price .....ci.ecien.n (On Sale in Linen Department) CHRISTMAS CANDY Our Candy Department is one of the store features during the holiday season and whether sold by the pound or put up in handsome boxes our confections will not fail to give supreme satisfaction. Here are some of the leading of- ferings: . Hard Candy, a large assortment, in a variety of flavors at 33c a pound. Defiance Chocolates, in 30 flavors, select your cwn assortment at 42c a pound. Reputation Chocolates, none better at any price, more than 30 flavors, at 520 a pound. : Chocolate Covered Chérry Cordials at 45c a pound. Chocolate Covered Peanut Clusters at 45c a pound. Stuffed Dates—Wainuts and Fudge Bon-bons, aill at 48c a pound. the Universal HANDKERCHIEFS, Crizimmns Gite If you are considering Handkerchiefs as a gift you will find here the most comprehensive steck and the GREAT- EST VALUES to be had anywhere. There are Handker chiefs for men,» women and children—ranging in price from a child’s inexpensive Handkerchief at 214,c up to a Woman’s Fine Handkerchief at $3.50. FOR QUICK SERVICE HANDKERCHIEFS ARE ARRANGED ON SPECIAL COUNTERS SEE Our cplendid showing of Children’s Handkerchicfs in boxes, a variety of kinds at 15¢c and 25c a box. SEE Our splendid showing of Men’s Handkerchiefs, both plain and initialed, white and coiored border. ‘Our splendid showing of Women'e Embroidared Handkerchiefs, at 1220, 15¢ and 25c. ® Our attractive showing of Women's FINE Hlndknn:l\l.f.—em- _ broidered, Armenian, Etc., at 5Cc, 75c and $1.00. EXTRA SPECIAL! 200 boxes of Children’s INITTAL -Handkerchiefs, 8 in a box, at 15¢ a box. 500 boxes of Women: Embf'mdemd Handkerchiefs, 3 in a box, at 25¢ a box. 200 dozen Women’s Handkerchiefs, white and colored embroidery, at 10c-each, 3 for 25c. 100 dozen Women's Initial Hamdkerchiefs, whits or colored initials, six in a package, at-3% a half .dozen. Ml’ll J-nnmtt. Handkerchiefs, with - silk initials, 12‘/ge each, 2 for 25¢. THE PORTEOUS & MITCHELL CO. EXTRA SPECIAL! EXTRA SPECIAL! EXTRA SPECIAL! EXTRA SPECIALI! T e A S A L. S AT 4 B o0 AN ESSBR Al.