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Norwich Bufletin, Willimantio Of- ‘Gica, 28 Church St. Telephone 105, What Is Going On Tonight. Francis 8.iLong Puost, No. 30, G. A. =, mfih‘l_fhlh.l : mmdMWs’!‘m- Friday morning upon reading an in a Hartford paper that the of J. D. Eimendorf, gen- wral secrotary of the Y. M. C. A, as dmericantzation agent of the town of Windham has been held up by Direc- %or Deming, of , - distriet Americanization chairman. It seems “imendort as Americanization agent 7y the town school committce some (VIllimantic person or persons started s story that Mr. Elmendort was not a oter in the town of Willimantic, This story grew umtil it was claimed that Mr. Elmendor had not even taken out his citisenship papers. At this time a reporter on a Hartford paper went to Director Deming and told him what he Franklin Machine Company Telephone: Providence, R. I. Unien 963 Unien 1857 Founders Machinists Manufacturers of HARRIS-COR- LISS ENGINES. Brown Valve Gear applied to all makes of Cor- liss Engines, Engine Repairs, Shafting, Hangers, Pulleys, Bear- ings, Couplings, Clutches. Large stock always on hand. General Mill Repairs. Special machinery of all kinds. Engineers absolutely without foundation. retary of the local Y. M. C. A. having been selected as the man 5 Mr. Elmendorf, who is general sec- 5 for the position by the Industrial Board: od in to i men ki 1l not go back T that they has | to work until their demands are met. held the office as Americanization agent in this elty for the past year, | The company has.made the statement that the men would receive the in- crease . in pay but- any shortening.of the .working. schedule of &5 hours a of the mills of the city. When the week, could not be conceded. . state offered to pay part of the sal-| Christmas exercises were held at the had learned. ' Director imme- |ary of the Amerlcanization agent it the |\Natehaug school Friday, ‘some of the diately issued astatemet that his de- |man was appointed by the school|classes having their ‘exercises ‘in the. partment would not hold up the ap-'| board of .the’.town, :lfi approved of motning while other held theirs durigg pointment of Mr. Elmendorf, simply |by Director Deming, Mr. Elmendorf’s |the affernoon. The atteridapee at the | because he was not a voter in Willi- | tame was mentioned and he was chos- te, but en for the pos'tion by the local town school board. Whether the story that has been spread about as to_his not being' a citizen is the ‘work of some mantic but if he was an allen he would by no means be appointed. Di- rector Deming then wrote a letter to Mr. Elmendorf stating the case as he exercises was large and the visitors enjoyed the program so well carried out by the pupils. Thursday e\ % 5\“],\ : had learned it and asking for facts. Mr. Elmendorf replied by return mail. When questioned about the article as printed in the Hartford paper, Mr. Elmendorf claimed that it was too frivolous, too_silly to require any ex- planation. Te went on to sy that be could not see why ‘any person or persons in the city of ~Willimantic should be so low down as to issue such a statement when there was ab- solutely no truth in ft whatsoever. In answer to the statement that he had been in Willimantic for three ‘years and had not been made a voter he claimed this was another mis-state- ment as he had only been here for one who delights in making trouble, or had its origin simply from the fact that Mr. Elmendorf had not become a voter in Willimantic gince coming here is the question that remains to be answered, and many local people believe that the last named cause gave foundation to the story. Willimantic dancers will soon be do- ing the.old fashioneq waltz and lanc- lers. was the statement of one young man, after he had read that a certain organization in the city was to inves- tigate the present style of dancing and 'maka an endeavor to put a stop to the new steps if it was deemd safer s ing at Windham High School “auditorium, the puplls of the Windham street school presented the annual Christmas plays. The mem- bers of the elemerftary department gave The Toys' Rebellion, and the pu- pils of the grammar department pre- sented one of Mrs. Cornelia S. Rob- inson’s Christmas Pageants, entitled The Christmas Gift. Superintendent of Transportation John H. Cain, of the Shore Line Elec- tric Railway Company has notified the local chamber of commerce that its request for an increase in the trans- portation faciilties on the South Cov- entry line during the Christmas sea- WHAT SHALL for local morals. Others' more pessi rustic than the first speaker, “Well, they've now they're trying to take away danc. ing and tobaeco. world come to Some of the party claimed that t two years. As to his being an alien Mr, Elmendorf stated that he was born and brought up in New York city and his ancestors had lived in this country. since Revolutionary days. He stated that before coming to the state of Connecticut he was. a legal voter in the state of New Jersey and prior to that he was a voter in the city of Derby. PFriday afternoon Mr. Elmen- dort got in touch with Director Dem- ing by telephone and it was then that he learned how the story had started. Director Deming denied all responsi- bility for the statement and later Mr. Elmendorf endeavored to find the re- mey dances were stopped. been instructed to better the condi ping the display of full size and sug. geutive pictures sent out in advance o certain shows, said, aken away booze, and Oh, why didn’t the end December 17!” would be a good thing if those shim- Dancing, however, is not alone in disfavor with the organization as the committee has tions, in the city still more by stop- son has been granted and that the trolleys on that line will be run hour- ly until 10.15; Monday and Tuesday of next week and Wednesday will be run until 11.15. This request for ad- ditional service on the South Coven- try line was made necessary because of the shortening of the trolley sched- ule on that line by the Shore Line company in order to- cut down ex- penses. The Windham Girls’ club is to give 1 dance, the proceeds to be turned tnto the treasury of the club to enable the girls to keep their rooms in the Fuller building which they have had t f i i for several years. The club is not one er who had written the story,| The men of the Smith-Winchester " c {:3? }:r- wAY unabe to do so. An en- | company, about 160 in number, went ;‘]f snrxaxbnature entirely but many of deavor will be made to find out who |to the factory Friday afternoon and |!he members have had an opportunity it was who started the story and un- til then Mr. Elmendort stated he would demand an apology from the papers who had printed the story which was drew whatever pay was coming them. Murray’s Boston Store Willimantic, Conn. Today Is the Last Shopping Saturday Before Christmas and There Are Many More Presents to Be Bought Bring Your Lists to This Store Where Hosts of Gifts That Inter- pret the Real Meaning of Christmas May Be Found, and Let Us Help You to Choose Those Sure-to-Be Wanted Tokens From a Wonderland of Appropriate Remembrances. UMBRELLAS FOR GIFTS | STATIONERY MAKES A When in doubt what to give buy him or her an Umbrella and you won't go = wrong for it is one of the most useful “7and sensible gifts one could buy. Prices range from $3.00 up to $12.50 and may be had in a good range of colors. PYRALINE IVORY In Separate Pieces to Match Sats A gift of Pyraline Ivery Ware is one day throughout the year it will lend day prove its usefulness to its owner. ceptable \u‘nny woman and may be bought by persons of all circumstances. JEWELRY In the Jewelry Section is a wide choice of pretty and useful articles that are very appropriate for gifts and reasonably priced and may be chosen at_the last minute such as Bar Pins, Brooches, Lavallieres, Stock Pins, Cufi Links, Rosary Beads, Etc. GIFTS FOR MEN Men's Neckwear, boxed, $1.00 and $1.75. Men's Silk Hose, boxed in colors, 69¢ and $1.00 a pair. Men's Mercerized Hose, boxed, 50c a pair. Tombination Boxes of Arm Bands and Garters, 69c and 78¢c. Men's President Suspenders, boxed, 75¢ a pair. Asm Bands, separate, 59c a pair. £ Travelling Bags, black or tan, $7.50 to $18.00. AL ATATERINASI LR RN RN IRRENNREREIY) Suit Cases at $4.00 up to $22.50, Men’s Kid Gloves, boxed, $2.65 a pair. 's Heavy Leather Gloves, boxed, pair. favored by the discriminating woman EFRFIATI0RETIT LN 0L, FURS FOR GIFTS The practical use of gifts of Furs is ' mdmirably combined with the idea of #! lyxurious gift, and especially during this time of the season when they are nesded. A wide cheice of selection is hace for you to choose from at most reasonable prices. . reduction in prices. w of the most thoughtful of gifts. its attracti SILK UNDERWEAR FOR GIFT GIVING These garments are beautiful and durable and perfectly sditable as gifts from our women to another, especially choosing gifts from fresh assortments. Philippine Hand-smbroidered Undergarments, embody- ing tailored simplicity to a welcome degree, $2.98 to $7.50. i —— STYLISH WARDROBES 2 Are Numbered Among Worth-While Gifts . Especiaily to members of the family you want to give something that is serv- ! iossble and not alone pleasing to the eye. What then could be more pleasing to.mothen, deughter or sister than a gift of a modish Suit, ! a6 up-to-date Frock, and these may be selected from a large stock at a big NOVELTY SECTION GOOD GIFT A Box of Stationery will to ‘The demands -of the men for the 10 per cent. increase in pay and a working week of 50 hours was hand- In the Novelty Section are tables full of & to take up basket making, qressmak- ing, sewing, and other useful work. It had been the custom of the club to run dances throughout the winter but as there were no halls vacant this year they waited until the present time and. secured the services of the Peerless orchestra for the cvening. Hanna R, wife of Judge Andrew J. Bowen, dieq late Thursday night. at her home No. 147 Prospect - street, death being caused by apoplexy. :Mrs, Bowen was born in Eastford May 6 1843, the daughter of Jonathan R. and Johanna Griggs Rindge. She came to this city in 1851, ‘She was a member of thelocal Congregational church in which she was a.tireless worker. She was also a member of the Willimantic Woman's club »nd the Daughters of the American Revolution. While member of the D. A, R. she was sent to. Washington, D. C. as adelegate to a convention, and at a later date declined the honor of attending an- other meeting a; ent. Survlving Mrs, Bowen in. ion to her hus- band, is a daughter, Mrs. Bessie A. Vaughn of Worcester, Mass.; also two sons, Charles A. and Ernest B. Bo- wen of Willimantic. A the First Congregational church, Rev. Harry S. McCready, pastor will preach at 1:45, subject, “The Christ- mas Myster. Sunday school meets at 9:45. Tee Men's’ Forum meets in the Grex club rooms at 12:15, Frank R.. Custard, assistant general sec- retary will have charge of the meet- ing and his subject will be, “A Sur- vey of oar Pool Rooms, Theatres, Play Grounds. etc.” At 4:30 o’clock in the afternoon vesper services will be held in the church. Special Christmas music at the morning ser- viee. At the Methodist Episcopal church, Rev. C. Harley Smith, pastor will preach the morning sermon. Sunday school Wwill meet at noon. Meeting of Bpworth League at 6:15, followed by evening service at T oclock. The cantata “The Hope of ihe World” will be given at this service. Christian Science service is held in the Woman's club streel. Subject please a|sensible and practical gifts including s the Universe, friend especially the kind of attractive| Toilet Sets and Manicuring, Sets that | Including Man, Bvolved by Automatic boxes we ha » 30c, 50c, 75¢, $1.00| will make ideal gifts. " Golden Text, Psalms and up to $2.00 a box, with Envelopes in regular “or long shapes. Several shades o select from and this includes up. Corresponding Cards. Manicuring Sets $2.98 up. NECKWEAR Neckwear in dainty and most charm- ing of styles—gifts that will appeal to gvery woman and that will long re- main a pleasant reminder to the ‘donor, 50c, $1.00, $1.50 and $2.00. HAND BAGS AND POCKETBOOKS A Leather Hand Bag or Pocketbook ness to the boudoir and every Moreover it is a gift that will be ac- BOUDGIR CAPS ile many women buy these for their tiness, others find in them a real service. Here are mam new and novel ideas of net, lawn and laces, as well as silk, all daintily trimmed, 75¢, +125 and $150. as well as the “only girl.” besides be- ing sensible it's a practical gift one that will be remembered for its use- fulness, $1.00 up to $8.00. ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— DOLLS' AND TOYS More interesting than usual is the Doll Section and Toy Section. Santa Claus has made it possible that no_little fellow or his sister should be disappointed on the great day of days. You will find all kinds of Toys for children of all ages. Interesting are the New Wheel Toys at $6.50 and $10.00. The Air Crafts at $3.50 to $6.50, The practical Telegraph Outfits at $2.00. The Telephone Outfits at $5.00, Chemistry Sets at $2.00 to $6.50. Ives’ Railways at $250, $3.50, $3.98 and $5.00. Tool Chests at 50c, $1.00, $1.98 and $2.69. Paint Sets at 10c to $2.00. Games and Puzzles at 10c to $1.00. Dolls at 89 to $12.98. Doll Carriages up to $11.50, girl who is always Included are costume both in the way they are worn and be- such a gift, $5.98 to $13.98, GIFT PETTICOATS BLOUSES FOR GIFTS As gifts they are sure to be welcomely received—first because . they show thoughtfulness on the donor’s part and secondly, because their smart styling and cherry colorings do much to srighten up wardrobes, $298 up - to 31500, effects, pleating and tucks on flounce boxed, $6.98 to $3.50. These attractive displays have inter- handsome Coat or 'y articles for gifts. 8econd floor. Toilet Sets are priced as low as $1.98 9, w~ill certainly please mother or sister FOR DAUGHTER — ANGORA SCARFS The clever styling of these smart little wraps of Angora Brushed Wool are particularly attractive to every young . While they will give individuality to a young cause of their bright colors it is their cozy feeling of warmth that' suggests at once the practical nature of Many a pre-Christmas shopping has ended in admiration before these lovely Silk Petticoats so acceptable as gifts. They show many new changeable color EVERYTHING FOR BABY From the simplest Slip to the daintily Embroidered Dress or Cashmere Wrap. esting ways of showing the care we use in selecting Baby Outfits. One will want to select many of these pret- 24-12. Reading, Psalms 136: Threads. The Misses Meda and Theresa Gil- bert of Columbia avenue arc in Hart- ford visitin, Arthur Caisse of this ity figured in an automobile accident ~Wednesday five miles from Rockville where his Dodge skidded, striking a bridge. The machine was towed to South Man- chester. Windham_Girls' Club dance, Satur- day night, Dec. 20, 1919, at State Ar- mory. Music by Peerless Orchestra. Admission 50 cents, including war tax. 4, ipe Monty of Providence, R. L, is_visiting in the cvity with friends. Mr. and Mrs. Barl James were Hartford ‘visitor on Friday. Arthur’ Trudeau, local baggage- master, was in Bridgeport Friday on business. The steamfitters numbering seven in all._having finishel their work at the American Thréad - company’s plant returned_today to Boston. Mrs. Arthur Lavallee left Friday for Springfield on the way to Chicago, Coughs and Colds Mean Restless Nights inger lurks in every hour a cold s allowed AR -GRAY S SYRUP RED SPRUCE GUM Montreal D-WATSON £ CO. New York |, M. E. SAVAGE’S closed car leaves| Bulletin Office every morning except Sunday ‘at 4 30 o'clock for Willimantic. First ear in ‘morning to leave Willi- mantic for Norwich.~ Inquire at New York Lunch or at the hotels. nov24d JAY M. SHEPARD Succeeding Filmore & Shepard Funeral Director & Embalmer 60-62 MORTH ST, WILLIMANTIC Lady Assistant Tel. connection Killourey Bros. FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EMBALMERS 36 Union' St. Willimantic, Conn. Phone 200 (Lady Assistant) Dr. F. C. Jackson DENTIST Removed to 715 Main St. Willimantic Hours —5 a. m. iv 3 p. m. ~ Phune 44 styles more lared A NICE WARM COAT IS THE GIFT SU- PREME, wealth ble fabrics at hardly material alope. Plain Coats, Fur Col- for the younger and Coats for the large figure, $18.75 up to $75.00. 1 offering a of different in the fashiona- than the cost of ) Coats, Cont.ee,: Srge | able, Satins, I THE FURS FURS MAKE A WON- DERFUL GIFT. Our stock is complete with Fur Scarfs, Sets, Coats and Children’s Sets at warm weather prices. PETTICOATS Silk Petticoats, change- Heatherbloom ¥rom | $1.50 to $10.50. ways appreciated, from Olevson’s. at $3.95 and up. Jersey and § Bl N: liflloa {“; S st | BLOUSES Georgette Blouses, in flesh and white, all sizes at $4.95 and up. Crepede-Chine Waists, white and flesh CAMISOLES | Pussywillow Silks, dark and light shades | from $6.50 and up. Flesh, white, 'black, navy and dark shades from $1.49 to $3.50 each. THE ANSWER TO YOUR PROBLEM! 1 GIVE HER FOR CHRISTMAS? To realize to its fullest extent the pleas- . ure of showing this Christmas time, you must visit our store soon. Beautiful and practical gifts are al- especially if it comes DRESSES What could be appre- ciated more than a dress in the following ma- terials: SERGE, VELVET, TRICOTINE, TRICOLLETE, 'VELOUR and SATIN in navy, black, brown, reindeer, faupe, Pekin and gray, $15.00 up to Franklin Square where she will reside. Frank Bishop of Jersey City was a visitor here Friday. Captain Theodore F. Downing, ex- lieutenant of the Connectciut state po- lice, spent Friday at the home of County Detective William . Jackson of this city. COLCHESTER Thursday was the coldest day of the season, the thermometers in several places in the viliage registered 12 be- low zero. Friday morning it was 10 below. Ex-Judge Charles XN. Taintor New York was the guest of his un- cle, Addison Taintor, a few days the past week. Nathan Lenvant, of New York, for- nerly of this place, is visiting with ends in town. Frank Gahrman was in North West- chester Thursday., Wooster lodge, T. & A. M., met in Masonic hall Friday evening. Wesley Brown of Salem was in town Friday. Louis - Baldwin of Middletown was calling on friends in town Friday. Services will be held in the Epi. copal chapel Sunday morning at 10.45. Rev. J. H. Martin_will preach. The sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be observed. The collection will school. Schools in town closed Friday un- til Monday, Dec. 29th. Miss Clute, High school, left morning_for’ Albany, N t @ (Saturday) - Y. to spend the holidays. Mrs. Carlton Skinner of North Westchester was the guest of friends in_town Friday. Miss Elizabeth Cronin. who is teaching in North Westchester, is at her home on Lebanon avenue for the Christmas vacation. JEWETT CITY Sunday morning, at the Congrega- tional church, a chorus choir of twenty voices will sing the cantata The Bright Morning = Star, by Ira Bishop Wilson. . The chorus includes: sopranos, Miss Sadie _Thompson, Evelyn Reid, Isabel Marshall, Madeline Gallup, Anna Littlefield, Jean Burle- son, Dorothy Paul, Ethel Fiske, Clara Adams, Helen Hull; altos, Misses Ethel Thompson, Bessie Thompson, Gladys Jeffers, Alice Blair and Mrs. E. H. Hiscox; tenors, E_ F. Burleson, G. Curtis Hull; bass, rl Hiscox, Claude Durfey, Herbert There will be solos by Misses Reid, Paul, Thompson, Messrs. Hull and Burleson, - Obligato, ~ Misses Hull, Paul, Gallup and Littlefield. Organ- ist F. -S. Leonard, chorister. Mrs. Hiscox. The Christian meeting at six o'clock will be led by Barl Hiscox. At the Methodist church the mus- icdl programme Sunday morning in- cludes two anthems: The King Comes, W. A. Post; The Angels’ Song, Sutherland; organist, Mrs. Nettie M. Johnson; chorister, Irving Thornton. Rev. J. B. Aldrich’s morning subject of be ! for the Christmas tree for the Sunday tant teacher in the Thompson. | Endeavor Y. P. 8. C. E.is led by Miss Ethel Morgan. Rev. Thomas H. M. Ockford of St. James’ church, Poquetanuck, will con- duct an Bpiscopal service in Slater library hall Sunday afternoon at 3:30, at which time there will be holy com- munion. Wreaths and plants for Christmas at Whiting’s Greenhouses. Telephone orders delivered.—adv. Parents day at Pachaug [y was observed Friday afternoon. About twenty visitors were present, The following programme was given in a pleasing manner: 4 Salute to the flag, school; America. Christmas Snow, Lillian Cole; When Santa Claus Comes, Ray, Rob, Leon; A Visit from - St. Nicholas, Bernice Bellisl; Silent Night, school; Santa: Claus Ride, Love Box, Helen Weaver, Christ, Holy Child, Hurrah for Santa, Upon the House Top, 'Tis Chrigimas, Sitting Up for Santa. song, Star and Story; Playing Santa Claus, I am Saving Pennies, Merry Christmas, Herbert Campbell; dialogue. Chris mas. Charles Campbell was Santa Claus. Parents day was observed at River- side grammar school Thursday after- noon. The program in the separate rooms consisted of regular - school work and exercises. There were seventy-five visitors. Friday morning all the pupils assembled in -the hall for exercises. Each grade gave sev- eral of the numbers of the program which had been given in the rooms the day before. The following pro- gramme was given: Sub-primary, Gladys Holmes; songs, The First Christmas, Someone is Com fitg. Grade 1, Eda Hammann, poems, Our John, by John McNally, Santa Claus, by Blanche Duff; The Happiest Child, Dolph Gruzka; Christmas Birds, by Frederick Bichelberg; At Christ- mas, by Marguerite Haddad. Grade 1, Marguerite Bliss: Sons, Jolly Old St. Nick;: song, Three Cheers for December; poems, The Blue Stock- ing, Stella Shorey; Little Children, Rosie Wraydad; Three Kittens. Walter Richardson; Good, Night, Helen Kol- uz, Grade I. M. L. Daly: Song, Jolly Old St. Nicholas; Made to Order, Kather- ine Jodoin; A Small Boy’s Plan, John Nowakoski; Wishes, Woodrow Wilson; My Doll's ‘Head, Rebecca Helman Quotation, Tony Shulska, Delvina Jar- vis; :song,. Up On the House, John Nowakoski, Woodrow Wilson, Tony Shulska, Isadore Couture; Santa, Isa- dore Couture: song, Three Cheers for 0Old December. Grade II, May R. Driscoll: Last Year’s Dollies, Laura Vachon, Helen Osga, Agnes Loranger, Mary Klastava Frances _Posebroskor; Christmas Morning, Walter Pizo, Joseph Wrobel Charles 'Minta, Charles Rydzeska; Hush Thee, My Baby, by school. Grade TI, C. Moran: The Day Before Christmas’ Myrtle Stetson; Chriftmas Eve, Hattie Zabrienski; Vice Versa, Ruth -Catheart; song, group of chil- dren. Grade IT1," A. Driscoll: A Christmas Eve Thought, Mary; Santa Claus, An- nie A.; Precious Gifts, Josephine; O Santa Claus, song, five ‘children, Mary, Is Seekitigthe King. . The “BpwortniAnnie G. William _ Stebbis, ' Katie, league is to be led by Mrs. G. H.|Rosie. & . Thernton. The- everihe sublet i | . Grade TIL, Katharine McNamara: ‘A Finding a Child. The Baptist church musical pro- gram in the morning includes, an- them, Thy- Light is Come, Wilson; duet, A Star and a Song, Bishop. In the evening at seven o'clock, solo, Noel, Wilson. Mrs G. H. Prior duet, The Angels’ Franklin und Tyler Gilbert. Cantata The Hope of the 4World, Schnecker; solo by Mrs. Robert Wilbur: organist, Miss Annie. Robertson; chorister, Mrs. D. Fuller's morning subject, is Wondrous Birth, dand A Message for the Juniors. The G. H, Prior. Rev. M, CASTORIA For Infants and Children In Use For Over 30 Years Z Tz Song, Fearls, Agmes Tiny Pointer., Helen Wozniak; A Real Santa Claus, Witoldo, Bakanowski; How Christmas is Kept in Other Coun- tries. by seven children; _Santa's Sleigh, Helen Haddad; song, Old Santa Claus, ten children. Grade 1V, Alice Barnett: Poor Santa Claus, Celia Zavestoski; Silent Night, Margaret Jordan, Loretta Alley. Mary Rose Maridi, Roselma Wheeler, Mary Solenski, Irene Cadieux, Dorothy Cor- nell. Grade 1V, Juliette Richmond: Reci- | tation, Scaring Santa_Claus, Leonard Gaska; exercise, The Fairfes' Festival, Delena Lafare, Ernest Lonanger, Helen Creveszevski, Jennie Nofli, Mildred Sweet, Delia Cote, Stephen Wozniak, Merilda. Mondor. Grade, V, E. M. Soule: Exercise, The Christmas’ Dolls, Agnes Corby, Rose Kargol, Ellen Prior, Arleen Burdick, Hattie Fields, Emma Dearnley. Grade V,'S. Browning: Exercise, Santa’s Little Helvers. Steila Bernard Polawezyk, Efleen Vally, " Sadie Goldberg, - Grace Mawaho, Mary Grus- ka, Lilly_Corby, Bertha Kolbuzo. Grade VI, S.'M. Johnson, M. L. Scott: Dialogue, The Sunshine Societ Doris. Patiscay, Violet Harris, Amelia chool, ! o Stella Molunas, Stella Grobofski, Stella | LaLiberte, Henry ' Webster, Ellen Faust, Julia Tenzer, Hugh Sharkey, John Burda, Valeda Boule, Victoria Guillotte, Grade VI, A. A. Brown: Dialogue, The Capture of Major Andre: Major Andre, William LaRue; John Paulding, Morton Brown; David Williams, Ever- ett McCluggage; Isaac Van Wart, Ev- jerett Thornton; recitation, The Gift of Peace, Gertrude Soule. Grade VIII, Nettie M. Johnson: Ex- tract from Hiawatha: Hiawatha. Al- bert Brewster: Minnehaha, Irene Rob- ertson; Nokemis, Dora Goldberg; The Arrow-Maker, Weyland Stetson. LISBON Last week a carrier pigeon came to R. R. Barber's, appearing quite tame 15 it flew about the vard. . Friday Torning it was found dead on the barn floor. It was fat and apparently healthy and there was no indication of its having been injured in any way. A leg band bore the mark 60016 U. . A. and above this the number 19. Friends ‘and meighbors numbaring about 20 gave M. a 2 surprise Saturday evening at their home. Games and music were enjoved nd refreshments were served. In be- Malf of the company. Rudolph Ericson nresented Mr. and Mrs. Ray a hand- ome couch cover. A neighborhood prayer meeting was meld last week Friday evening at Wil- liam Phillips’. Deacon Phillips of Tewett City conducted the service. A number from this place were in Norwich Sunday afternoon to hear Svpsy Smith. Jr., tell the story of his her's life, and also attended the ~vening service, which closed the ‘vangelistic campaign. The Sunday school is to have a con- cert and tree Christmas eve, as usual. The mercury dronped to 12 degrees helow zero Thursdav morning. Friday morning it was 10 degrees below. LEDYARD The Ladies’ Aid society of the Con- regational church held the annual salc and supper in the vestry Saturday evening. The night being rather stormy there was a fair sized audience pres- ~nt, but the sale and supper was a suc- ness. Deacon Isaac G. Geer Is still confined to his house by illness. having been ~ick for nearly two weeks. Joseph D. Austin has sold his farm in the Unionville district to a Portu- cuese family. Mrs. Pugh has also sold her farm, known as the Hibberd Nor- man farm, to parties from Nova Sco- ta. A school nurse employed by the state board of education has been vis- iting the various schools in Ledyard during the past week, looking after the welfare of the pupils. All the schools in town closed. Friday for the fall term. All had exercises and many had Christmas trees. The schools will reopen for the winter term after one week vacation. The Sunday school of the Congreza- tional church will have recitations and a Christmas concert Friday evening, Dec. 26. There will also be a Chgist- mas tree. CLARK’S FALLS Miss Sarah Palmer was in Westerly Monday, as were also Mrs. Herbert Maine, Mrs. John B. Perry and Miss Elvira Perry. The mercury was way below zero Thursday morning. Orrin Maine and family, who have been spending the summer at Charles A. Palmer’s in District No. §. have re- ldurned to their winter home in ¥lori- a. i Mr. and Mrs. George W. Burdiek, their’ daughter Evelvn and daughter- in-law, Mrs. Rose Burdick; and. her children, Thetis and George Chester, were guests of Horace Palmer and his family in Ashaway Sunday. WHITE ROCK Mrs. Alonzo Main of North Stoning- ton is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Charles Champlin. Mrs. Irving Main and Mrs. Trving Miner of North Stonington were call- ers at the home of Pearl Jones Tues- da Mrs. Elmer Dailey ' of Pawtucket pent the week end with Sarah and Ruth Brook. Mrs. David Nason spent Tuesday tn Norwich. Word has been received from Charles F. Champlin, who entered a Provi- dence hospital Monday, that he had successfuily - undergone one operation. WAUREGAN auregan Congregational chureh, Rev. William Fryvling, pastor: Christ- mas service in the forenoon with spe- cial anthems by the choir and sermon on The Good Tidings of Great Joy. Church school at 12. with music by the orchestra. Christmas vesper service at 5, with carols and .recitations by the children. Christmas tree exercises on Wednesday evening in.the chapel. THE If you are thinking hard what the gift shall be—we suggest, send them a ton of coal. The whole fainfly : will appreciate and enjoy if, ' THAMES COAL CO. TIMOTHY GATV VAN §imesintor.? Telephone 500 BEST YOUR MONEY CAN BUY