Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, September 19, 1919, Page 12

NORWICH BULLETIN, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 1919 CITIZENS OF NORWICH WILL HONOR HEROES TO- MORROW AT THE FAIRGROUNDS—PLANS PRAC- TICALLY COMPLETED AND INDICATIONS POINT TO ONE OF THE MOST ENTHUSIASTIC CELEBRA- TIONS EVER HELD IN THIS CITY. SMOND mittee.) We Home cele- soldiers and place at the 1fternoon, com- one ions come turday practically arrange lted imber me Members of Executive Committee. v mmittee ch was T Mayor J. J rman M. Lee. s R b 2 n—Allyn L. Browr s A A.—F min Weinstein. s o Ar A. W. Anderson. $:mbus—M. J. Cosco- - C. Herrick. s Joseph H. Selden. Definite Plans Made. A sequent meeting held Sept 2 def plans for the celebration v cted eing decided that . wtion 1 take the form p r of sports and oth- r - t would be n A 1s that place s t ies for ac- < it might bration of t most suit r various at- + sports which w : I rogramme. Invitations Are Sent Out. - geber! ¢ he celebration - upon invitations epare Chairman All§n L. ion committee and o about 1600 ex-service men 5 h celebration is be- & E tatic contained the recipient and r having been ex-service man = m celebration a guest T s er 1 the holder to z heon, admission grand n held in the e Ex-Service Men Should Attend. or J. J. Desmond, speaking for the exe ve committee, said: “The 25, B e zens of Norwich to the 1llant men who gave freely of their erv land and sea. that we to live in peace under s s, therefore, not on " r t the duty of every to attend the welcome give the peo- opportunity home™ ce man ebration communit welcome ch who partici- and it is the executive com- -service man will is sent to of -service men, an- other tion was sent to »rm JOHN M. LEE (Vice Chairman General Committee) the nearest relative of those men, who while in the service of their country, either in the army or navy. whether at home or abroad, made the supreme sacrifice of offering their lives for the cause. The Norwich list of deceased men numbers 63 and so far as the names and addresses could be learn- €¥, they were invited to take the place of the deceased member of their ram- ily at the welcome home celebration. There were quite. a few, however. who lost their lives while in the service, whose relatives could not be located and it is the desire of the committee that if there are any relatives of de- ceased soldiers or sailors who have failed to receive an they communicate with the chairman of the executive committee, Mayor J. J. Desmond, as every effort is being made by the commitice to. see that no family is overlooked. It has also been ascertained that there are a few Norwich boys still overseas rmy of occupation, and it is expect- ed that the parents of those boys will make use of the invitation which was sent to their sons., and represent them on that occasion. All the invita- tions were prepared for mailing by Miss Ethel M. Sevin who is in charge of the home service station of the-Red Cross. This involved folding 1600 let- ters, stamping and sealing the same and enclosing with the invitation 3200 tickets. She was assisted in this work by the following: Mrs. Jane E. Cas- dy, James McCrohan and Louis E. Roder. Men to Wear Uniforms. The qu on has been frequently of some member of the com- whether or not the ex-service the cele- | men were expected to attena | bration in uniform. This matter was | discussed by the exccutive committee |and it was the unanimous opinion of {the committee that it would add great- ly to the success of the celebration if !the men would wear their uniforms s it would be a distinguishing mark and who attend en > the citizens will | the exercises for the purpose of hon- oring the men who served in khaki or {in blue, to pick them out from ngst the crowd that will be pres- whether in uniform or in an attire, every ex-service man be welcome, and the ticket which sent to him with his invitation ntitle him to all the privileges of day. | the All Men in Service Welcome. There are a number of men still in | the service, stationed at the submarine {base and in and around New London and while ver few, if any, are sons of Norwich. an invitation has been extended to the officers and enlisted men of the army, navy and marine corps to attend the celebration as the i i | EDWIN HILL (Member Executive Committee) invitatior, that| Wwith the; guests of the citizens of Norwich, and| it is expected that all who can obtain | leave of absence will participate in; the exercises of the day. Every cour-| tesy will be extended, to those men and their uniform will insure them a cor- dial welcome. Allyn L. Brown, chairman of the citizens’ reception committee, has in- vited a number of prominent men to be guests of honor on that day. Among those to whom invitations have been sent are Gvernor Marcus H. Hol- comb, Senator Frank B. Brandegee and Congressman Richard P. Free- man. Invitations have also been sent to the officers at all the army and navy stations in the New London dis- trict and it is expected that many of them will attend. His Honor, Mayor J. J. Desmond has invited the mayors of New lLondon, Putnam, Williman- tic, Middletown and Rockville and the borough officers of Jewett City. Gro- ton, Danielson and Westerly. Bountiful Lunch Provided. One of the principal features of the celebration will be the luncheon which will be provided for the 1600 ex-ser- vice men and their guests. This part of the programme in charge of Jo- seph C. Bland and bis committee which consis of John R. Tarrant, John P. Corcoran. Mrs. J. D. Hall and Mrs. Eben lLearned. All who are en- titled to share in the lunch will re- ceive a box containing a substantial repast, the boxes having been pro- vided through the generosity of the REV. JOSEPH F. SELDEN (Member Executive Committee.) Norwich _Pape PBox Company. John R. Thayer has ven permission to use one of the large stores in the Thayer building and the committee, assisted by a number of patriotic women willl rrange the box and have them ready for distribution on the day of | the celebration. The Stoddard Glbert | company has very kindly. offered the| use of- their large automobile truck to carry the boxes of lunches to the| Fair Grounds. It is the reauest of the committee on refreshments that all e rvice men and their guests will cct their boxes of lunch at the county dining room, which is so situated mid- | way between the main entrance and the grand stand, as they enter the grounds. A committee of women will be stationed there to pa them out. By obtaining these boxes upon enter- ing the grounds, the ‘men and their guests will be free to take part in the other exercises of the da. | K. of C. Donate Cigarettes. \ | Through the cooperation of John: L. Shea, general secretary of the K. of C.]| war activities at New lLondon. the| refreshment committee has secured, free of charge, from the war service bureau of the Knights of Columbus 1600 packages of cigarettes, the same number of boxes of matches and a like number of match safes. These will be given to the men at the same time that they receive their lunch. This generous donation by the Knights of Columbus is very much appreciated by the refreshment committee. Two K. of C. secretaries have been detailed by General Secretary Shea to attend the celebration and assist in passing out the cigarettes, matches and match safes and to assist in every way pos- sible in the work of the celebration. Another donation that is very much appreciated s a donation of 1600 The exercises of the afternoon will open promptly at 1 o'clock with a band concert by Tubbs' Military band which will play a number of patriotic This will be followed by a shogt address by former Mayor Allyn L. Brown. Mr. Brown was mayor of the city at the opening of the war and was always on hand to say good-bye to the boys as they left for the train- and wish them a safe re- ing camps turn. At the conclusion of his ad- dress F. D. Chantereau,” a composer of songs and an excellent tenor sing- jer, will sing The Star Spangled gan- ner, after which His Honor, Mayor J. J. Desmond, will officially welcome the | ex-servico men. Baseball and Football Games. At 2 o'clock the baseball game will begin. This will be between the All- Norwich club and a team from Taft- ville, and it promises to be a very ex- citing contest as the rivalry between the two teams is very keen. The game will be played in the open space between the main entrance and the grand stand so as not to interfere with the other exercises which will take place on the track and on the plat- form. At the conclusion of the base- ball game there will be a football match between the Harddig Athletic club of this city and a team from New London. Community Singing a Feature. Following the address of Mayor Desmond there will be community singing led by J. Edward Bouvier, di- rector of community singing at Wor- cester. One hundred girls from the Girls Community club will ‘assist Pro- fessor Bouvier in the singing, in which the audience is expected to join. Song and sheets with a list of patriotic popular songs will be distributed by L A el the committee. Three Big Vaudeville Acts. Interspersed between the track events will be three big vaudeville acts that arp sure to please. First on the list is rhe Arthur Trio. These three funny rubes, in a comedy acrobatic and strong arm offering.. Coming all the way from Jason Center, these three “Reubens” will furnish ‘plenty of good comedy and thrills. The sec- ond act will be The Hazeltines. com- edy barrel jumpers and roller skaters, with a troupe of five trained dogs. This act comes direct from the largest theatres in the country and will be especially pleasing to the children. The final vaudeville act will be The Tinneys, daring high and slack wire performers, who will furnish thrill- ing stunts on the wire, their bicycle trick being very sensational.~ Probably the most novel feature on S ; T I EA-DEK DRED ily seen that the Fair Grounds is the lideal place for an affair of the kind There is ample robm for the large crowd’ that is expected to attend, suit- able space and facilities for the ball game, the football game, the horse and motoreycle races, an elevated stand for the band concert, the com- munity singing. the boxing match and the several vaudeville acts. Be- sides these advantages there is a spa- cious grand stand where the ex-ser- vice men and their guests can be comfortably seated and view the va- |rious attractions of the day. - James L. Case on Finances. HON. ALLYN L. BROWN (Chairman Reception Committee.) It has been decided that the sum of $2500 will be requircd to meet the expenses of the celebration. and the finance committee of which James L. Case is chairman feels confident that this amount will be quickly subscribed when the citizens realize the nature of the celebration. hundred let- ters signed by Mayor Desmond, and asking for subscriptions, have been sent out by the committee cn finance, packages of chewing gum given by Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. Submarine Base Cooperates. Both the general committee and the committee on entertainment, are greatly indebted to Enmsign H.J. Dunne of the submarine base for valuable as- sistance in the arrangements for the|,4g the returns from these letters are. gelebration. . When seen Dy Secretar¥|coming in slowly. When | Chairman Eni”;" s pd Bsseciarg Wim;’;;‘:;: Case was asked how the funds were : > s coming in he said “slowly, but I have to do everything in his power, in order 39 no fear Norwich people gwill fail that the occasion might be a signal = . off Signallin their duty on this occasion.” Con- eucsn Ie was instrumental in as-|¢pnuing, Mr. Case said: “For several signing twenty-five provost guards to| eoks the executive committee and serve under the direction of the gen- |, vatious sub committees have been eral committee, in taking part in the regulation of traffic on the grounds, helping the athletic and amusement committees in running the races and sports, and to do any police duty that may be required of them. He agreed to put on “A Battle Royal at work arranging for this cele- And now we are endeavoring The hard bration. to provide the necessary finances, sum asked for is a very modest one when the purpose for which it is to be raised i considered. The city of New comedy boxing match in ‘which s sailors* for the submarine base wi participate. This feature will furnish | a great deal of amusement, on account of its novelty. i - Boy Scouts Will Help. The Boy Scouls will also assist the; celebration in any way in which the! committee sees to use them. Ar-! thur L. Peale, president of the Scout! Council, is working with the general| committee and has promised that 125 Boy Scouts representing every troop in the town, will be on hand Saturday, prepared to do any work that may'be assigned them. They will also give an exhibition of Boy Scout games as a part of the regular programme of exercises. Fair Grounds Ideal Place. The use of the Fair Grounds for the| celebration was secured by Chairman | Arthur F. Libby of the grounds com-! mittee from the Now london Agricul- tural Agricultural Society, through the courtesy of the seerétary of the asso ciation, iilbert S. Rayvmond. Taking into consideration the L®oad variety of the programme that has been pro- vided for the occasion, it can be read- HERBERT R. BRANCHE (Secretary General Committee) Britain, which is not so very much larger than Norwich, is to have a like celebration on Saturd: and has raised $43,000 for the occasion. Nor- with must not fail to raise the small sum that is asked for and the sub- scriptions should be voluntary ones. Why We Should Give. Continuing Chairman Case . said “Our boys went over there with a joy and glad ‘abandon that clectrified e ery American breast. They gave all the promise of their vigorous young lives—all they had achieved, all they hoped to achieve, all that business and profession held for their eager am- bition—and more, friendship, love. home, domestic joys—and many their health, their young manly vigor. and even life And now they are of them—and we are asked to contribute to a move- ment to celebrate their home-coming and to assure them that we are grate- ful for their splendid ‘service. It is not only the duty but it should be a privilege for every citizen of Norwich to subscribe to this celebration fund and I feel certain that by Saturday morning, through the generosity of the itself. back home—most JAMES L. CASE (Chairman Finance Committee) I 1 INVITATIONS HAVE BEEN MAILED TO SIXTEEN HUN- VICE MEN—FPRKOMINENT MEN IN- VITED TO ATTEND GATHERING AS GUESTS OF HONOR—PUBLIC IN GENERAL ARE EXPECTED TO TURN OUT IN LARGE NUMBERS. been fighting for us—every Z00d people of Norwich, the sum re- quired will be oversubscribed.’ | { The Public Is Invited. | The executive committee is desirous ¥ that the public attendance at thej tg[l:l‘m.mm ho)::ld be as ‘1.;:" pasy| TN Y. FT 3o EWI A { (Chairman of Inierininment Commit- these soldiers ailors that have ey Corcoran, Mrs. John D. Hall. Mrs Eben Learned Publicity: Charles ¥ Whitney | enairman,” Weston . Pullen Music: F. W.. Lester. chairman Eben learned. J. . Perkins Entertainment: William 1% Hil | chairman, Traver Briscoe, M. J Zuckerman, Al Craig Taylor, Arthur L. Peale, Edward Connolly Speakers: Arthur L. Peale, chair- man, A. B. Da y Stanton, E. | T- Burke, Georse N. Beardow Athletics: (. V. Pendleton, chair man, . J. Murtha, Thomas Burns Paui H. Zahn, John M, Swi CJ Downes, Edward J. McKay. Decorations: Morgan Danlel J. Hinchey, P. J. Morlc '3 Casey, James McCormi | Grounds: Arthur 1. Libby, chalr- man, Gilbert S mond Printing: 1. M. Crandall, chairman. | Military Ball: Traver Briscoe, chair- an rl C. Herrick, Herbert Fergu- ison, Charles W. Cassidy. I. Russell Smith, Edward J. Murray, Philip E. honor that! feneault LOULS M. (Chairman CRANDALL Printing. Commiee) it is in our power to bestow. It i hoped, therefore that the people of Programme: John M. Lee, chairman, the community will turn out in large num nd honor these men they honored us. There will be no admission fee to the Fair Grounds and with the exception of the lunch, ev- | erythinz will be free to the public | ana everybody will be welcome. List of Committees. Reception Committee: Ifon. Allyn L. Brown, general chairman Lben Learned. Red Cross: Frederick w. |Cary, W. C. C. S.: Joseph P. Gadle, | I Knights of Columbus: Edwin Hill, Y. | M. C. A.; Benjamin Weinstein. M. H. A Charles N. Burdick, Spanish War Veterans: Frank .J. King, cham- ber of commerce; Mrs, A. H. Lathrop, | D. A. R He: Hovey G. A. R iMiss El th Huntington, Pl | grouna As tion; George II. Dolan, Sons of ans; Jeremiah Angell, | Central Labor Union: Mrs. Lillianj Johnson, Wemen's Relief Vorps: Lieu- tenant A. W. Anderson, Salvation Ar- { my. Finance: James L. Case, chairman, | . M. Crandall, ‘William Hill. ! Refreshments: Josesh C. Bland.| C. V. PENDLETON chairman, John R. Tarrant, John P.| (Chairman Athletic Committes.) * e ‘P ward Connolly. Wil m F. Hill, C. V. Pendleton, Thomas 1°, Burns, | COLCHESTER Charles' Lyman, Jr. who is work ing in Rockville, was at hix home on Norwich avenue the past week P. Willard reports tt o over 17 inches of rain has fallen since the first day of July, which is a_record for the time William J household goods from moved his rd to th& Carpenter h Hartf the programme will be The Battle|entries for the horse races: Bonnie's Royal, This will be a boxing mateh | Baby, by Thomas F. Burns, Norwich; with ‘soft gloves by six colored sailors|Colonel T. by Matt Tinker. Oakdale; from the submarine base. . The con Peter Review by Joseph Bedard, Nor- testants will be blindfolded and will|wich; Betty B. by Joseph Bedard, of take their plages in the ring. At a|Norwich; Peter Bates by Gene May- given signal they will start mixing it|nard, Lebanon; Patsy Chatam by cp, the bout continuing until all the|son Fontaine, Baltic; Brighton, b ontestants but one are floored, and|Nelson Fontaine, Baltic; Cammerton, the one who remains upon his feet|by Charles Charon, Baltic; Volo Ru. will be declared the winner. This|sell, by F. A. Smith, Norwich; Mazie feature will be furnished through the|Tell by G. E. Hodge, Norwich. courtesy of Ensign Dunne of the sub- Ladies’ Driving Event. marine base. A very attractive feature of the Fwo. Fast Hors faces, track events will be given by lady At 1.30 the horse racing will’ begin, | drivers. This will consist of a 1ad|es'= under the direction of Thomas F.|driving event. single hitch, with these Mrs. John R Burns. There will be two classes for | entries: Silver Dam, by county-owned horses, a 2.20 and a 2.27 | Bowman, Jr.; Elmer R. by Miss Mae class, the prizes in each race to be|Chapman; Dandy, by Mrs. Sadie Con- nelly; Collie Queen, by Miss Alice Av- ery; Rosebud, by M Carrie Farn- ham. This will be followed by a speed 100 bushels of oats. Three heats will be run in each class. the winner to take two heats. Following are the BAND CONCERTS SPEAKING COMMUNITY SINGING VAUDEVILLE HORSE RACING VARIOUS DRIVING EVENTS THE PROGRAMME IN BRIEF - MOTORCYCLE RACES BICYCLE RACES BOY SCOUT CONTESTS BASEBALL GAMES FOOTBALL GAMES BATTLE ROYAL | A Host of Entertaining Features—One I:ontinuous Round of Amusements From 1 p. m. Until 6 p. m. F. S. Clark house on Norwich avenue which he recently purchased Mrty Larpenter was formerly of this place; has been an employe at the sState ars senal in Hartford over 23 years. and is now on the retired list. Mr. and Mrs. William Cavanaugh have returned to their home in Nau- gatuck after a few weeks' visit with Postmaster and Mrs. J. J. Sullivan. A band of gypsies were in town Wednesday, travelling by automobiles. They had three touring cars- and a truck I. H. Bartlétt of New Haven was ling on friends in town Wednesday Mrs. Ronald K. Brown and Mrs. Jessie Kingsbury returned Wednesday from a short stay in New York. A genuine Rhode Island clam bake was served on the Grange hall grounds Wednesday aiternoon by Louis Free- man, Henry Davenport and Patrick O'Brien. It was one of the best served in town for years and was largely patronized. The menu included clam chowder, baked clams, blue fish, lob- sters, clam fritters, green corn, sweet potatoes, Irish potatoes, watermelon, coffee and tea Frederick O. Brown and party of Lebanon attended the school fair and clam bake Wednesda cart event for ladies h these en- | === = tries: Silver Dam. by Mrs. John R. Bowman, Jr. Bonnie Bairn, by Miss 3 : 5 g Catherine Lee Burns. The prizes in | GOTNS U@ both events will be ribbon badges. b2 Motorcycle Races Will Thrill. L'k B One of ‘the most thrilling races n 1K€ banana ree the programme, and the cvent that will arouse the greatest interest will| 2 % bé the motorcycle race. This will be “Gets-It" Leaves Toe Smooth as Your h C A i Palm—Never Fails. run in three heats of five miles each. er peel off 4 banana skin? Waell The entries are as follows: H. F. Bur-|th rl s the ‘\\4‘\ ’l ts-It" peels off any e o heter Marelcorn ‘or callus, 1t's & plehic, . Nothiy l:fl\r}\—‘l‘{:mr;l E. 'r'n'v,\,‘\”m Markey. | ‘ise in the world will do It but “Gets clude with a band Square at tary band. le the a 8 o'cloek This feature is made pos- Bicycle Race—Boy Scout Games. There will be a mile bfeycle handi- cap race for which there are eight e The exercises of the day conce bs of tries: Joseph Peloquin, Arthur Disco, ward Penault, Theodore Dargie- wicz, Richard Marks, James Connell Earle Scott, win Burdick. ~Two heats will be run in the bicycle race. r¥is will be followed by the Boy Scout games which will consist of a centi- pede race, an equipment race and a fireman's lift. Chairman C. V. Pen- 3 dleton is in charge of all the athletic events. Military Ball and Band Concert. will rt on Tubbs’ con- Union Mili- 2 Drops of ‘Gets-lt,” Goodhye Corna!™ 1t* because of the new secret prineciple the amuse- by court in the “Gets-Tt rmua. “Gets-Tte m 4t committee, of the:court of com- |dogs away forever with “conttaptions™ moh council, gvho offered to put the|“Wrappy” piasters ents toat % : oo A el ofe, luod-leiting kni ana_ soissors last . municipal band concert on for P bliod-letting ) anieNpxs this occasion. The grand military |cases pain. 1t thkes e ball will take place in the armory be-|two to nee “Gets-lt g ginning at § ck in the evening.|{nE or trouble. 1t dr et tely L ] You “put. your stocking r haclk op This is for the soldiers and <sailors|againt Your corn will come off pain. and their wives and sweethe: “The [lecsly in one compl e T s e athis fur- | commonssense. "1t never ails i nish music for the occa T B s el R T refreshments will be served. This fea- | trifle ut any drus store hufactured ture will be under the direction of [by I3 Lawrence & Co. Chicago. Tl Traver Briscoe, chairman of the mili t Sol ;"l' "‘":W‘Ch(‘ and 1("‘4\{;!!”;""]::';’ AS e world's best corn remeay tary ball Oszoo0d. Y Do o