Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, July 1, 1919, Page 6

e — Due to the rain of Friday, morning last, the historic pageant, a-feature of the Old Home Week ‘celebration of the two hundred, and .fiftieth. apniversary of the founding of Westerly, was post- poned to Monday afternoon, the pa- geant being held in- Wilcox park: It was in & class by itself “in the fi tivjties and won praise for'the partici- pants and for Miss: Virginia Tanner, under whose direction the pageant was produced. The programme was in four episodes, fwo dance interlfdes and finale, as follows: Episode 1—The - Niantics, 1600-1665: pment’ of the Niantics, Adrian Block, the Dutch Explorer, 1614; The Pequot War, “John Mason, 1637: Thomas Stanton, and the ransoming of the Narragansett Pioneers. A-tribe of Niaptics pass slowly along the trail io thepageant ground,:te.the number of 200, men, women and children. The women drag in the tepess heavily la- den, and the men in martial array fol- low .the: chief.. While the work of;the gathering storm. them in a gray cloud, as they iand bend in its path. The fury spent, |port ready? the golden| Jeshua Babcock—It is, sir. preparing food,is going on,.the youn, er men: with” bows and” arrows go in quest of game. Adrian Block, with a small band. of men from his boat pass through 'the camp exploring inland. The Indians Sachem—1I ‘will sell my lands, camping grounds. Stanton—I will buy. He gives him wampum. T e manaom Hhe e [impressed the 'salutation upon’ her men bring out thelr packs of furs and| mark of noliteness in America,” to choomes what he wishes, ‘and departs, an Indian fellowing: with ti The chief them, heavy In- Part The indian | Green and -the Ox-cart of Ammuni- rhythm, | into a The sound of vietory-bringing s breaks upon. the scene. of the Indian band return to the little Princess is &afe. drums sound heir insistent and the young Indians break | wild dance of wictory. Dance Interlnde—The Indians are on.the/ trail. the Ninigrets is silent. the forést is aione. rise again | splendor of the sun's ravs. ! sode 2—The are friendly, and point out the direc-; Misquamicut—June 29, | ened. ofr- hiy...the great comes a ¢ountry woman, hir ‘two chil- dren clinging to her skirts: She digs determinedly, shoos away the gnosts, family teeth in vain. my| Episede 3—Colonel Harry Babeock at’ the "English Court—Colonel -Rab- cock, when a young man. was pre- sented at the English court. Instead of kissing the queen’s hand “he boldly cheek, remarking that such was the the consternation of the court. Then the gay throng 'danced the mintnet. Episode 4—The Revolution: (Cast arranged by the D. A. R) The Town Meeting of February 2, 1774; Raising of the Liberty Pole; Capt. William tion. : The town meeting of February 2, 1774, held at the house of Major Ed- Storm: The | ward Bliven. His servants are busily The land ‘of | engaged in arranging the tables and The spirit ‘of | chairs for the moderator and his com- She calls to the{mittee. The townspeople arrive. Gov. nymphs_of the trees and weods—she | Samuel Ward. the moderater, takes greets the nymphs of the rippling wa- | his seat. As the committee files in, he They dance together, heedless of | quiets. the buzz of conversation and It bursts upon | calls the meeting to order. sway | Moderator—Gentlemen, is your re- Moderator—Have u’ ~ copsidered Founding of West- | well what measures will be proper for of | this town to take in the present Coming | alarming situation of the colony? tion of the food." in return far the Of Jebn Babcock and Mary lawton:| AjJl—We have. baubles Block throws to the children. | A lazy peace descends upon Ecene. The Indians gather .abeut|!he Indian tepees. their si Indian song of his tribe. The song The First Settlers, 1669; 5 Uprising of | Moderator—Read the report. the | the Indians—Pive white men approach| -Joshua Babeock—Resolved, That the | the e They are the emis- [act of the British parliament, claim- nger, who chants a traditional | Saries from Newport bearing money |ing a rikht to make laws binding upon i little square of ‘pareh- ihe colonies in all ca~es whatsoever, is is rudely interrupted by a runner from |ment upon which is written the deed |inconsistent withs the natural, consti- the distant hills who falls, exhausted, to the ground. He bears evil tidings of their enemy, the cruel Pequots, who haye built and fortified a camp on Mystic Heights. The Sachem rouses hix _warriors, who. prepare themselves for battle Drum beats are heard and Captain John Mason and his staunch little band of English colonists, including Samuel Stone, the minister, with We- quash as guide, come to urge the Sa- chem to hasten his preparation for war upon the Pequots. The camp is deserted; save for the women and chil- dren and a few men. The women wail and moyrn: the old chief shuts him- self in his tépee alone. Sounds of the fight ‘come from the distant cff: war whoops, the blare of . the clash of armor. The din battle rises. Savage fights with savage; deughtily the English com- mands soar. Over all above the smoke, spreads the sinister red of the burn- stockade as the Pequots leap ough the flame and pitch over the ide of the cliff. A figure in hunting costume comes toward the approaches im_threateningly. Indian- vour name? Stanton—Stanton. the Indians’ friend. Thomas Stanton. Indian—Stanton? He goes to the chief's tepee and calls out the old chief. Stanton—TWhat cheare Netop? Sachem—My people are at war; my daughter is captive. ‘‘~~tan—C3n ehe not be ransomed? Sachem—Too much wampum. <tanton—I have much. 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Thjs information will be sent envelope on request to Bdw. | dians approach them, including |sings an Indian lament, Even as he visions, we see lovers, John Babcock and Mary Law- ton, coming xsx;e;heol:thc:;etaah;he new|may be established in. this country. o re and | We -will, therefore, neither buy, sell, the Tndians welcome them with little: or receive as a gift, any dutied tea, but 1"}:“.15 t;]t;eym:;.:n on their Wa.\‘[sha\! consider - all - persons concerned Then comes the first settlers, staunch | town as enemies of: their country. countrymen with their families.. from! <tye do, therefore, solemnly resolve ’:cewsy;grtman;i :l{rgn%ulht. hrig:ins lheltr and determine that we will heartily ‘h“‘ . 19 = “k d»‘. ot "";" -| unite with the other towns in this and M;flfg e e them | 311 our sister colonies, and exert our They unpack —and establish their | of the just rights and privileg | homesteads in the community, pursu-| American colonies. ing the ““‘“gi;‘“;’::"}‘:r:’ ks 2T ihe| Major Bliven—I ‘move Joshua Bab- and the women spin. weave and cook. | S2Ck 2nd Joseph Noves be made dep- Some of the children drag the old| pn®s O the ESRere] BERelibly Of s fiddler out to play for their games. san hort <y b z With the Sabbath, families from the " outskirts of the town, walking and rid- | [rom allegiance to the king of Great ather for worship. e lfers prayer. old hymn of the times, the deacon. g Ingians o {11 foretelling A ‘rider from silent camp. An Indian} cketussaweitch? What is) The minis- The choir sings an The motion is seconded by many, lined off by|put to vote and passed unanimously. ar in the sur- Jfsosat ute grsen, where they set up thelr liberty rou; 7 pole. B e e, e O ome | © Major Bliven and the committes are coming! there is a general eéxodus frora He lays his sword upon vekes the ghosts of s to dig it ap the dead of - . 68, Station F, New York out; show ofhers. SPECIALS WORTH WHILE CALLING —SPECIALS— Ladies’ Silk Taffeta:Dresses.,..c...c...... $9.97 hite Silk Moire Skirts.....i......1... $4.97 Ladies’ and Children’s Panama Hats. ... La@ies” IR HOSE Lo hs siitovie v v beaos Laghes ASilkeiRlese. 5. S ERS A s Ol Q0 Ladies> SillciElese - . ..o Sl iR L ’ Rubber Top Corsets .... W Ladie Girls’ Union Suits . Ladies’ Ipswich Stockings ...... A FOURTHOFJULY SPECIAL. LONG TO BE REMEMBERED 300 Samples of White Gabardine Top Skirts for Women $2.97, worth up to $7.50 WHY PAY MORE ? THE PASNIK CO. sells for less 3 STORES—Norwich, Willimantic, Danielson More stores coming. Thanks to Norwich for giving us the start. MILL END DEPARTMENT Ponemah Mills TAFTVILLE, CONN. After July 1st, our salesroom will be open during the hours from— 8 A M UNTIL 12 M 1P.M. UNTIL 4:30P. M. We Offer Mill Ends, Seconds and Specialties Only. of the purchase of Misquamictt from | tutional. and .charter rights and privi- Eieven In-(leges of the inhabitants of this colony. Wa-; (Murmurs from: the crowd). waloan® the wife of the early owner®f| That the act allowing the East India __As each Indian appreaclies| Company to export) tea to America. to affix his mark he speaks his namie.| subject to a duty payable here, and The price is paid, the solemn parch-| the actual sending of the tea into the ment spread. As the white men wit] the signed deed, the Indi their departure. colonies by the company, are mani- raw with| fest attempts to, enforce the revenue prepare | acts, and undoubtedly designated to t Sosoa, foresee- | make a precedent for establishing the ing the end of his people’s sovereignty | taxes and monopolies in America, in s voicing -thel order that a gentral tax upon all the | passing of the Indian from the land.| necessaries of life, and all our lands. zwo! may take place; and monopolies of all valpable brafiches of commerce in jntroducing dutied tea into this whole foree and influence in support of the charging the inhabitants of the colony In the uproar of patriotic enthusiasm, some one cries, “The Liberty Pole!” and the townsfolk crowd out to the O UtRE: the nhatamis| drink to the success of | their high hopes. The crowd on the green dance G T ekol P D] about the poie, wildly sineinx the Libe fown to the garrison and more pro.|erty Song fo the old English tune, tected settlements. Interlude 2—Legend of Capt —Captain Kidd directed his band to bury a chest of Hearts of Oak. in Kidd| Colonel Nathan Babecock drives te| along the road, his ox.cart filled with jewols and | ammunition and the brass cannon, crock of gold at the foot of the hill | with an escort of armed men under nwund | Captain William Green. The crowd the treas- | zathers and follows out through the £ 2| town. iree| Finale—Westerly, ' 1917-1919—Sym- ot With | yolic—Westerly followed by - groups iut wre fright-| symbolic of her wealth and her peo- ple form on the pageant ground. To them comes civilization enslaved and destitute, with the countries of Europe to beg for aid. Westerly responds to the call-and gives generously of her sons d_her wealth to help the cause of civilization and the aflies The pageant chorus sings the Bat- tle Hymn of the Republic. At length, in triumph, civilizatien, now resplendent, with Victory lead ing and followed by the svmbolic fig- ures of Columbia, Justice, Merey. | Peace and Prosperity. is borne in on a litter by the returning soldiers and stand in the groun the whole pageant passes in review before them. The biggest celebration ever for close, Monday night, with a communi- ty dance in front of the town hall. Major Bourden A. Babcock of Paw- catuck. who represented the town of Stonington in the Connmecticut legis- lature of 1917. formerly a major in the Rhode Island Coast Artillery, Nation- al Guard, has at his request been plac- ed on the retired list, with the rank of lieutenant colonel.’ to date from August 5, ]1917. when he was drafted inte the federal service His - mili- tary record in Company F. First regiment. of In- fantry. Prizade Rpode Island Mili Jan. 27 1897, appolinted corporal: April 12, 1298 appointed sergeant: on leave of ahsence in United States Vol- unteer service from May 1S, 1898, te March 30, 1889; ‘March 8. 1904, com- misdioned second fieutenant, Company | E. First Regiment of Infantry. Brizgade Rhode TIsland Militia: May 26 1904 commissioned first lieutenant (Bridage Rhode Tsland Militia changed to Rhode Tsland National Guard by Gen eral Orders Xo. 9, adjutant zeneral's | ofice, Rhode Island. April 15, 1907): Feb. 4, 1908, commissioned captain fantry, Rhode Island National Guard. changed to the Fifth Company, Artillery Corps. Rhode Island ? 3 al Guard, by General Orders. No. 26, | adjutant’s office. Rhode Tsland 4.1898); April i8. 1881, commissioned major. Coast Artilery Corps. Rhode “L(land National .Guard. and assigned to the Tirst Artillery District (First Artillery district changed to First Coast_Defence Command by General { Orders. No. 24, adjutint seneral’s of- | fice, Rhode Island, Sept. 3. 1894. First | and Second Coast Defence command consolidated into Coast Artillerv General Orders, No. 32, adjutant gen- eral’s office, Rhode Tsland, Dec. 18, 11914); Dec. 18, 1914, resigned as major. First Coast Defence Com- mand: Dec. 18, 1914, commissioned major, Coast Artillery Corps, Rhode 1917, discharged, drafted into service Island National ‘Guard; July 25, 1817, called into Federal service: Aug. %. of the United States and discharged from the militia on this date, by aet of congress of June 3, 1916. A proclamation has. beqn issued by Governor Beeckman apvointing Sat- urday, July §, a bank holiday, so that the Fourth of July observance may be extended over the week end: and, as a day in itself in recognition of the service rendered by the banking insti- Y ITES--STINGS ! 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After a short vacation she ex- | afternoon. pects to attend the summer school. Mrs. Kinney and three childref of Boston have come to spend the sum- mer here, renting Mr. Mr. Reed recently bought a pair of mules. Miss Bennett has been visiting in Rhode Island. Saturday evening there was a mu- sicale. and social at the town hall to which the public had been invited. Miss Dunning bro la which was presented by th in appreciation of her services as su- pervisor of music. The committee on a eoldiers’ memo- rial has decided that a durable monu- ment be erected in the town to the memory cf the soldiers, saflors and|i.r Miss Mollie Ruschman, and Mr. | Siegrist of Willimantic were united in marriage by Rev. H. C. Champe, pastor Liberty Loan campaigns. Local Laconics. Liquor dealers in Rhode Island will comply with the prohibition law in every respect, pending the terms of the degree of injunction proceedings against the collector of internal rev- enue for enforcing the prohibition act. Not far from the point where Ed- win Hoyt met death by electrocution, a cow at pasture came in contact with a broken guy wire, crossed with a heavily charged wire, and probably would have been electrocuted, but for the timely arrival of a veterinary. The signing of the peace treaty was celebrated Saturday night by a pa- rade, band concert and street dance. A large delegation from Narragan- sett Commandery, Knights Templar, attended the-funerul of Charles Will- iam Hall, in Wakefield, Monday aft- ernoon. There Was a large attendance at the funeral of Mrs. Mary Farrell widow of Andrew Farrell. and mother of the late Postmaster John A. Far- rell, heid Monday with a requiem high mass at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Monday, _Rev. Henry Bruno, celebrant. After the final absolution, C. Leo Higgins sang Thy Will Be Done. Burial was in St. Mi- chael's cemetery. The bearers were Captain _Joseph A. Higgins, Pose- master Thomas F. Lenihan, Kenyon Doyle, Harry. Clancy, James Dunn and James Clancy. MONTVILLE The Phillips class aprons, cake and ice cream in the sew- ing room of Palmer Memorial school building Wednesday afternoon which was well patronized. aprons:and cake | being all disposed of. The sale was in charge of the committee, Mrs. Mrs. Frank Rogers. In the evening an entertainment in charge of Mrs. Ray Woodmansee was given, the entertain- | ers being assisted by ‘a quartette from the Bass Clef society of Norwich, whose singing was much appreciated. Ice cream was sold at the close. The receipts from the le and entertain- ment was over $70, which has been voted to the church to be used toward repairs on the parsonage. Miss Marian Henry of Hartford is spending part of her vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Henry. Miss Stella Coen will entertain the Ladies’ Aid society at her home Wed- nesday afternoon. Mrs. Frank Rogers and Miss Doro- thy Rogers went Friday to Boston, where Miss Dorothy will spend the summer. | (Company E, First Regiment of In- Rev. Walter P. Buck of New London preached Sunday morning from Heb. | 11: 1. The recently organized male marines who have represented Wil- lington in any war since the town was founded, also that the monument be s erected on the Common on Willington | °',ihe Sonsregational chureh: Hill. The committee consists of Rev. Theodore Bacheler, chairman. Miss Rose Hall, W. H. Brackett, Charles Pobuda, Eilmer Mathews and Frederic Tyler. Mrs. Spencer of Hartford, a niece of Mr. Cosgrove, has been a guest at| Belecroft. The Daleville, Hollow and Hill schools closed Friday for the summer vacation. Edward DeWolf shut down his saw- mill Saturday for the haying season. Miss Dante Palmer is in New York, | where she was called by the serious held a sale Ofjlness of her niece. Mrs. Ida_Brown entertained the Hill- top club Wednesday afternoon on the | screened porch at her home. The time| was spent sewing. Yonn | ishes. cakes. cookies, candy and tea < ong | were 'served. A combination letter was Huggard, Mrs. John Vogeltanz and | Were Served. A compination letter was New York., each person contributing. imith's house. mother, t her new Victro- | Rom town A large crowd. gathered to listen to the exercises, which swer: exceptionally both teachers Praise is due all taking, part, especjal Iy Merwyn f youngest member of the clAss, only 1 was graduated from the cighth grade with highest honors. The next meeting will be held with|day evening. Miss Jennie Church July $th. The Ladies’ Aild society their July meeting at the conference room of the Baptist church Wednesday Wednesday Mrs. Joslin motored to Willimantic with Mrs. De Young and Miss Church. HEBRON Douglas returned Satur- day to her home in Boston, est for a few days of her H. F. Porter, Miss Ruth Hayden returned to her in Atlantic City Mond; i ing visited Mrs. Albert Hilding for short time, A ball game Saturday afternoon be- tween the Hebron and Columbia teams resuled in victory for Hebron. Saturday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ruschman their daugh- attended chureh naevening. Henry Dolbeare is, working in -New Burrill Fielding was in: N A good numbe; Mrs. C. J. been the Loretta Fielding was in Lyme ovér the week end. . s Frank Burrows has a bad cold. Not ' Mgrcenary, is supposed fine distegard for money.” live up to that tradition many of them to let n $5,000 picturs go for. ten plunks.’—Louisville JCoe- rier-Journal. “An artlst T've known The graduating exercises of the town schools were held in the town hall Fri- Sandwiches, rad- | quartette sang My Anchor Hols This | | quartette is comnosed of LeGrande Chappell, first tenor; Fred W. Chapel, second tenor: James Church, Jr., first | t Lyme Sunday. Clarence Manchester of and Mrs. Oliver Conover of New are guests of their sister, Mrs. Chapma Miss Bdith Huggard, who is studving | music in Connecticut college and | whose home is here. has sent out in- | vitations for a recital to be given by ! scmbly hall of the! her pupils in school building. STONINGTON There will be no sale of fireworks July 3-4, the warden and burgesses having decided to grant no permits for their sale in the borough. Speci officers have been appointed to pre- serve order, and to enforce the law. Stonington Pointers. A large touring c estine Temple. Order Mystic Shrine, at Rocky Point, Monday. Mrs. Henr: Miller is the gue-t of Mr. and Mrs. Albert G. Randall in New Rochelle, N. Y. Charles Shackley, president, will attend a session of the executive com- mittee, of the Connecticut State Firemen’s association, in Hartford, to- day (Tuesday). Mrs. Julius Williams and sons, Lau- rence and Francis, are with relatives in New Bedford. WILLINGTON When Mrs. Annie Preston, who lives alone and sleeps on a porch upstairs, came down Thursday morning she found her house had heen entered dur- ing the night and everything was in confusion. Books .were strewn around, silver laid out, and bureau drawers open. Some Jjewelry was stolen, in- | cluding a gold watch and chain that belonged to her late husband, Charles : Preston, and her wedding ring with the date 1874 inside. Some money and small articles and a loaf of bread were Johnson Squiers has bought a pair af l also taken. and Ray Woodmansee, second | S. Henry and Norman Allen at-! | tended church in E ew York | ersey | Everett | r bore barough | hriners to the annual outing of Pal-/ e Nt 5 i s R A 5 tobacco smoked straight. NOTICE! Our store having been leased over our heads we are forced to vacate by July 31st Will sell our entire stock of HIGH GRADE SHOES at sacrifice prices. THE FRANK A. 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