Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, December 24, 1919, Page 8

The attaches of the Westerly Me- morial and Library association, Miss Y¥annie E. Wilcox, Miss Marie Zan- grandi, Miss Sallie E. Coy, Miss Carrie ¥. Arnold, Miss Etta E. Randall, Miss Martha C. Eaton, James E. Kennedy and Arthur M. Weeden, assembled in the reference room of the library Tuesday evening and gave a pleasing surprise to Librarian Joseph L. Pea- cock, who is to end his service with the library, Dec. 3lst to become president of Shaw university, Raleigh, N. C. Mr. Peacock was invited to the room and James E. Kennedy, speaking, for the ‘library 'employes, expressed the pleasyre that had pre- vailed during Mr. Peacock's admin- istration, of the good friendship, and the united purpose of afl to advance the best interests of the institution for the public good. He referred to the gradual and healthy improve- ment of the library since reorganiza- tion, the greater growth and general effciency being during the years that Mr. Peacock was librarian. Mr. Kennedy said all connected with the library regretted his departure, vet WESTERLY congratulated Mr. Peacock on the recognition of his adaptability to head the southern institution of learning. In behalf of the library staft Mr. Kennedy presented to, Mr., Peacock, a set of gold cuff links of special de- ign, as a memento of friendship and good will Mr. Peacock in accepting the hand- some gift, and giving genuine ex- pression of appreciation told of the yleasure of his ten years of library made pleasant by the hearty co- fon and sincere friendship that between all connected with the existed He said he will alwa armest love for Westerly and pecially and for his li- friends and the best wishes for|season with her parents, Warden and ople - future and the continual suc- of their work in making the in- tution just what was intended by the generous donors, and desired by the able boa Following the presentation formality there was a brief social session, and onal expression of regrets and atulations were extended to Mr. preciation of the ser- . Peacock, who sup- presented him a silk rella Monday night. He was giv 1 reception at the home of Mrs. Fayerweather, where the ntation was made. arles Pleas of guilty were entered by john Warmsley and Herbert Waite, > t harge of stealing three hens, \e property of Green Hendrick of West Kingston, when arraigned be- fore Judge Nathan B, Lewis in_the d district court. Sheriff John Wilcox who_made the arrests was omplain: Sentence was deferred two weeks and bail of $200 each furnished. The republican steering committees of the Rhode Island general assembly : a meeting in Proyvidence, Monday Jfternoon, endorsed the programme of old and sailors’ bonus bill and to te central committee to pass a t the woman's suffrage national amendment, Joseph P. Burlingame, hairman of the state central com- te said these two subjects were at the meeting and that other legislative proposals by the committee last sed Mr. Bnurlin- have decided to iers a bonus and will n act tp that effect as soon in ession as possible. The assembly lso pass a resolution submitting voters the authoriation of the ssue Tecessary to pay the We are going to ratify the > amendment and we can see no reason why it could not be done under suspension of rules the first day of the session., It is said the bond is- 1 be $2,500,000. JLocal Laconics. in Westerly are “Saying With Flowers” this Christmas. Services will be eld in the Episco- pal and Catholic . church Christmas day. There ailable to the hond Many it are no funds in Westerly to pay the expense of the turn of fukitives from justice. wo juvenile offenders were disci- sed by police officials Tuesday theft of a couple of jugs of s erly that all the chicken thieves are not dark-skned _citizens. As Christmas visitors have com- menced to arrive and many family circles will be materially enlarged. Turkeys roost high, and perhaps that's a reason why they remain high when they are to roost no more in_this turkey town. The time was when turkeys by the ton were shipped from Westerly at about this season. But that was in the long ago, when Hora%e Vose, erst- while Turkey King, now deceased, was in his prime. < Iolanda Magherita lodge, Order Sons of Italy, will aid the poor of Westerly at Christmas time. A supply of coal and flour will be furnished to three families. The Westerly Masonic' club will have a Christmas tree Thusday morning, and distribute gifts t0 200 children. (S The Samuel Slocum property.in, Cross street, has been purchased by Horace E. Burdick. STONINGTON At the annual meeting of Welcome lodge, Portuguese Fraternity of the United States, officers were clected as follows: Antonio S. Avellar, presi- dent; Joaquim A. Souza, vice presi- dent: John Fries, recording secre- tary; Antonio Avellar, corresponding secretary; Nicholas O. King, treas- urer and receiver; Louis Crazinhzo. first vigilant; Frank J. Gomes, master of ceremonies: Manuel F. Nunes, Manuel F.sSylvia, John F. Pariso, finance committee; Antonio S. Avel- lar, Manuel F. Nunes, delegates. Stonington. Pointers. Miss Mildred Crandall of Spring- field. Mass., will .spend the holiday Mrs. Cornelius B. Crandall. Captains Elmer and Georfe Wilcox have nearly filled their icehouse with ice about six inches in thickness. Jece on the Vargus pond is nearly seven inches thick, and quite a quan- tity has been cut for immediate deliv- ery. MYSTIC Albert G. Watrous died Sunday af- ternoon at his home on Mistuxet ave- nue following a shock Sunday morn- ing. He was born in the town of Gro- ton Sept. 15, 1844, a son of Jabez| Watrous nad Phoebe Parks Watrous.; He leaves besides his wife, Susan M. Watrous, two sons, George A. Watrous of Stamford and Adin N. Watrous of Groton, a daughter, Madilia Watrous of Mystic, and a brother, Jabez Wat- rous of Burnett's Corners. Mr, Watrous retired from . active work two years ago. Up to that time he was engineer at the Mystic Valley pumping station for 30 years. He was a well known and highly respected citizen. Miss Eleanor Davis is home from Lowell, Mass, for over Christmas. D. Walter Backus of South Wind- bam is visiting in town. Herbert Wolfe is home from Paw- mother, tucker for the holidays. John Inderdohnen, who is attending Pennsylvania State college, is home for a visit, Misses Marion and Mildred Cooper of Cushing academy are spending the holidays with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Cooper, on Bay View avenue, Mrs, Thomas Doyle ~and Misses Ruth and Dorothy Dovle are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Amos Lamphere. Miss Barbara MacDonald and Miss Marion Lamb, teachers at the state school for the deaf at Frederick, Md. have arrived home for the holidays. Robert Stevenson Mount Hermon is spending .the’ hoflsgys; with his Mrs. Elizabeth: Stevenson, NORTH STONINGTON - “ The ladies’ degree team of the local grange held a ‘sale-and entertainment in Grange hall Friday evening. There was a series of tableaux and a short play. The Ladies’ society ‘of the Third Baptist' church served a public dinner at the home of‘Mrs. George H. Stone Wednesday of last week. 2, . The Sunday schéol.of the Congre- gational *church: gave 'a‘pageant Sun- day morning -in ‘place of the usual preaching service, £ Wheeler school closed . for \vacation last Friday. Wheeler library is also closed for the present week. Clarence E. Palmer is:’ moving:'to the village, having taken rooms over the store of Leonard Main. E JEWETT CITY A Christmas entertainment with Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus present was giv- en by the children of St. Mary's school in the Finn Opera House on Monday evening, the seats being filled with the parents and friends of the children. The following programme was given: Jingle Bells, chorus; Polonaise, pia- no trio, Vivian McLaughlin, Leoza Cyr, | Teresa Foley; The Hottentot Hunters, drill; Bewitching Fairy. piano trio, Lily Dugas, Eileen Waish, Teresa Mc- Nally; recitation, ‘Ex Ore Infantium,” First and Second grades; Yankee Maid March, violin and piano, Rose LePage, Vivian McLaughlin; Les Menageres, Third, Fourth and Fifth grades; Bloom and Blossoms, Mary Cholewa, Yvonne Carroll, Blanche Nichols; recitation, “Peace and Good-will” Vivian Mc- Laughlin; Good-night drill, First and Second grades; "Rolling-hoop Rondo, violin and piano, Louis Wood, Dorilda Lafleche, Rose LePage, Eugene Gutk- necht, Fred Lefevre, Joseph Griswold: recitation “Le Petit Enfant,” First and Second grades: Return of the Heroes, piano trio, Regina Gutknecht, Amelia LaLiberte, Anna Walsh; An Inter- view With Satta _Claus—characters: Mr. Claus, Loretta Laroue; Mrs. Claus, Rosalie Grenier; Ivan, Alpherie Me- nard. Reporters: Lynwood Mort, Lloyd Rioux,” James Foley, J. McCarthy; Double Quick March, piano trio, Alice Sullivan, Mary. Blake,- Helen Chomin- ski; An Interview with Santa Claus, second act; Floating Waters, trio, Helen Kilbosa, Verna Raill, Lau- ra Sadowski; dialogue, Guessing Game, Francis Moriarty, Aplhonse Liberty; A Message of Love, Edward Burns; recitation, Before and After, Verna Raill; Wand drill, Fourth and grades; Dancing Cupids, piano trio, Gertrude Marion, Cleo Couture, Annie Hopkins; recitation, Grandma's Mis- Are Your Glasses Time-wasters? When you see a man looking over or under his glasses—when you catch yourself doing the same thing, it's time to come to us and get double vision lenses, end the annoyance an invisible bifocal, it's a Kryptok. d improve your vision. If it is an If it's a Kryptok it is invisible. E. F. McGOVERN, Registered Optometrist THE PLAUT-CADDEN COMPANY 135-143 Main Street, Establ ished 1872 Norwich, Conn. o) Y, O One More Day To Christmas Finish. Your Shopping Ve still have a variety of‘gifts to make a selection from. o . ——r "= WATCHES Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s Watches—Waltham, Hamilton, Illinois and Swiss—In fashion- able shapes. LAVALLIERES Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Cameos—all in very pretty combinations, RINGS Platinum Clusters, Diamond Solitaires, Green Gold and White Gold Stone Rings, for Men and Women. BEADS La Tausca Pearls and a selection of Prayer Beads. 1 Cuff Links, in Green Gold, Silver . Waldemar Chains and Gold Knives, FOUNTAIN PENS Conklin and Moore’s Self-filling—Best made. TOILET SETS Ivory and Silver, for Men and Women, in beautiful designs. GUILD’S JEWELRY SHOP 21 Broadway, Wauregan Block and Pearl, in all styles. Sweetheart and Butterfly Lockets. Fo\aer Settings — Fancy piano | take, Louise Wood: Santa Joins the Red Cross — Characters: Mr, Santa Claus, Dennis Sullivan; Mrs. Santa Claus, Verna Raill; Mother Goose, Vi- vian McLaughlin: Mother' Hubbard, bard, Leoza Cyr; Red Cross Workers, Yvonne Bryant and Regina Gutknecht, brownies, Loyd Rioux, Francis Mc- Laughlin, George Ritchie, Ovigene Guillet; Titania “Fantaise de Concert” ‘Weley, Yvonne Hourigan; Santa Joins the Red Cross, second scene; recita- tion, Giving and Getting, Frances Mc- Laughiin; Pantomime, “Jesus, Lober of My Soul” Sixth, Seventh 2nd Bighth grades; C’est un Oiseau qui Vient de France, chorus; The Spangled Banner. A Christmas party with a tree was [held in the Congregational vestry on Tuesday evening. The children enjoy- ed games and music and ice cream an cake were served. Mrs. F. E. Robin- son and the pritdary’ department teachers entertained the children. Mrs. E. A, Faust read a Christmas story. William McNicol secured the ‘tree for th- party. Richmond P. Gardner is at home for two weeks’ vacation from th Universi- ty: School of Music, Ann Arbor, Mich. The Riverside Grammar school pu- pils' have sold 4475 Red Cross seals. Mrs. E, M. Soule’s room sold 1100 and Miss._S. N. Johnson’s room 1,000 as the high lines. At a meeting of the board of school visitors held Monday evening it was decided to keen open the Pachaug school and reonen the White district. The scholars wiii attend Pachaug un- til arrangements are made for 'the White school. GOSHEN It was weather unusual here Thurs- day and Friday morning, 8 and 10 de- grees below zero. Farmers had to watch out for their cellars, as, Jack Frost’s icy breath was extremely pen- etrating. The anngal election of the Y. P. 8. C. E. Sunday evening resuited in the following choice President, Annie Gillett; vice president. Mrs. T. A. Williams; recording secretary, Clara Gillett; corresponding secertary, E. H. McCall, Ji andal assistant organist, Clara Gillett: col- lector, Ralph Kenyon; ‘committees— lookout committee, Mrs. E. W. Jones, E. W. Jones, Mrs. A. B. Kenyon; prayer meeting committee, Rev. T. A. Star organist. Ethel R Williams, J. A. Randall, Mrs. J. A. Randall; social committee, Calwn McCall. E. H. McCall, J; Dorothy McCall; flower committee. Ethel Randall, Dorothy McCall. Herman Conrad; missionary committee. Clara Gillett, Mrs. T. A. Williams. Mrs. J. A. Randall; temperance committee, F. H. McCall, Jr., A. J. Randall. J. A. Randall: calling ‘committee, Rev. T. A. Williams, Mrs. T. A. Wiiiiams; music, Ethel Randall, B. R. York, Mrs. | \ Christmas vacation. Rowland Kenyon, who has been in|sonage. 3 4 T ‘press, ‘J. ‘A.-Randall. Schools closed this week for the i government service as an electrician in northern Michigan, has returned to|the Connecticut, College ‘for Women , and is’expecting to spend Christ- ew farm. The Goshen Sunday hold a Christmas exercise and enter- \ 1 o'clock; Christmas entertainment at 2 p. m. STAFFORD The Christmas tree and social of the Universalist Sunday. school . will be ‘held this (Wednesday) evening. Mr. and ‘Mrs. Bray are'entertain- ing Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Caryl and daughter Pauline for a few days be- fore they go to -their new home in Grand Rapids, Mich. Mrs.. Sarah Black has returned from Norwich for two weeks’ stay at her home. Her daughter. Miss Mar- garet, of Brooklyn is now with her and hér son, William ~A. Black, of New York, will be home for Christ- mas day. Z Norman Phillips had :a piece of shrapnel removed from his left leg just below the knee last week. This is the. third piece removed since his return home from France, where he received a_severe wound while with the A. E. T A dinner will be given by the Wel- come All club at Memorial hall on Christmas night. Music will be by Lazgevine’s orchestra. - The Christmas tree and. entertain- ment of the Baptist Sundav school will be held this (Wednesday) even- ing. Schools closed Friday Christmas vacation. MANSFIELD, DEPOT Edwin . Reynolds Memorial school closed the fall term Friday afternoon with interesting Christmas exercises. The teacher, Miss McClaude, has been very successful in her strenuous task of such a large; one-rocm school of all the' elementary grades. She is spending her vacation at her home in Chaplin, The winter term will be- gin Monday, Jan. 5. 190. Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Tilden of Nor- wich visited -Misses Augusta and Mary ‘Tilden Sunday. The pupils of Dunham Memorial Sunday school acquitted themselves finely in the Christmas concert Sun- day evening before a large and inter- ested audience. Rev. F. W. Klein conducted a Christmas service Sunday afternocon at. the Mansfield state training school and hospital. Marshall Porter of Harti for ; the ford was at tainment today (Wednesday), the ex- |the sad nefs of his fath ercise to begin at 11 a. m.; dinner at | Willington Saturday last. home for the week end. A i e - The hour of devotion will this week be held Friday at 7 p. m. at the par- Misses Ruth and Ella McCollum of §ha home station at Point Judith, R.|are at home for t¥o weeks' vacation. mas at the home of his parents, Fair- tiv&s ‘in Willimantic. Mrs. K. I, Dimock is,visiting rela--| iss Ethel Clark is recovering from school will | illness. To Postmgster M. M. Hansen came er's death in SOUTH KILLINGLY Mrs. William Barlow, who has been ill the past week, is improving. : Mrs. Herman Barlow was in Dan- ielson last week on account of th illness of her sister. The cold wave last week put an end to most outdoor work for'a few days. Thermometers in this. section regis- tered as low as 20 degrees below zero Wednesday. Beatrice - Coffey was in Danielson Saturday. : A: A. Jacques reports tfacking a fox several miles north of here and the tracks led to Mr. Jacques’' home. Mrs. William Slater and Beulah Martin were in Danielson Thursday. There was no session of the school Wednesday afternoon. as Miss Kelley attended a teachers’ meeting in Daen- ielson. Harold Woodmansee ~of FEimville spent the week end at his home. A Christmas candle light -serviee was held in the church Sunday even- The sermon was by Rev. Walter ing. Willidms of Danielson, and several Danielson singers * assisted in the music. . A solo by Mrs. Herbert Keech was much enjoyed. The church was beautifully decorated in Christmas greens and lighted by 60 candles. M G. R. Barlow had charge of the dec orations and received many compli- ments for the beautiful effect pro- duced. but a beautiful skin is possible enly when the liver and kidneys are active, and the bowels functionate properly. - The secret of beauty as well as of health s to maintain perfect digestion and elimination. EECHAM’S PILLS help to preserve beauty and maintain health, because they influence liver, kidneys, skin and stomach ta functionate in harmony and efficiently. Sold by druggists throughout the world. In boxes.10c.25c. Christmas Standby. You want to send a dainty remembrance. It must not be expensive, but good taste is absolutely required. Some fine writing paper is the an- swer to theproblem. We have many handsome holiday Papeteries, both white and colored papers of the finest grades, containing one or two quires of paper, with en lopes, according to pric -There are a dozen prices be- tween 29c and $1.00—there are many prices between a dollar and $3.98. We have just what you are looking for. There are some cabinets containing both paper and correspond- ence cards—there are some boxes which contain only the dainty cards—and the prices are as varied, and as reason- able as the others. Buy the Paper Early Stationery is a Gloves Always Look Well on the Christmas Tree, and They Feel Good Just Now. There’s some man, or woman, or child to whom you will send a Christmas remem- brance, and nothing can sur- pass a pair of good, ‘warm gloves. In our Women's Glove De- partment .you will find a splendid assortment. Madam or M would appreciate a pair of fine Camel's Hair Lined Gloves with strap at wrist—they defy the cold— the price is $6.00. There are fine Kid Gloves . at all prices from $2.13 to $4.50 a pair and warm woolen ones from 39¢ to $1.25. For the boys you could get Woolen Gloves at all prices from 42¢c to $1.00, or. Lined Kid Mittens at 65c. Then there are the Lined Gloves for boys and girls at $1.50 and Gaunt- fet gleve. at 69¢ and 8%¢ a pair. Or some long Woolen ing Gloves which come up the arm from 89c to wa! flfs. Golf. Gloves, foo, are re for women, boys and irls at prices from 3% to §1155. Make your choice. They are all good. little colored figures on them. Books for Youngsters and Oidsters. If moderate prices and good, clean stories interest you as possible gifts we know that you_will appreciate our book tables. We have Grosset and Dunlap’s popular copyrights at 75¢ for the grownups—all good stories. For the small children th are many pic- ture books in. paper or linen, with all of the delightful friends of childhood within the covers —Mother Goose, Billy Whiskers, Peter Rabbit, and all the rest of the animal family. For the older boys nd girls there are many ndid _stories in various ries. The Campfire Girls, Boy Scouts, Red Cross, Air- plane, Submarine, School and College Stories, ‘Etc. They are all clean and well written and full of interest. Christmas Ha;zci]zerchiefs THOUSANDS OF THEM READY FOR YOU Handkerchiefs literally by the thousand—Handkerchiefs of ex.léry kind, from the old red bandanna to the dainty, lace-trimmed trifies which ladies use to put the fine French perfumes on. find them at all prices, from 5¢ to $6.50. There are Handkerchiefs with dainty colored borders—thers are Handkerchiefs in colors combined with white—there are Handker- chiefs with embroidered corners—and there are special Handke: chiefs for children, singly, or a number in a box. 5c WILL BUY A GOOD HANDKERCHIEF ANY PRICE FROM THAT UP, WILL BUY A BETTER HANDKERCHIEF FOR WOMEN, MEN AND CHILDREN And you will These have dainty The Lady Might Like an Agron. There are many dainty designs at little prices. Tea Aprons of dotted Swiss or fine Muslin are wonderfully attractive. Dainty and dressy, every woman likes to have a number of them for special occasions. Beginning at 3%, and from that, by easy stages, to $1.98 we have a wonderful variety. Larger Aprons, té0, have their uses. The kinds -that ‘busy housewives like. Some have bibs—some have not—some are long and some are short—and every one of them is a good value, from the 53¢ kind to those which sell for $1.50. Bungalow Aprons, too, which may be slipped on over the dress or dainty blouse, and protect it perfectly, make pleasing gifts. We have some as low as $150, and from that to $2.50. Christmas Ribbons Are Al ways Needed For Gift Packe ages and Decorations. There are Narrow Ribbons for tying up packages, Rib- bens which we have in plain colorings, and in special 'Christmas designs, at all prices from 4c a yard to 60c a piece. You will surely have to use some of them. Then there are the Ribbons for . little girl’s hair bows, in rich plain colors, Dresden and plaid designs at prices rum- ning from 33c to 8%c a yard. Then we come to the Ribbons which are used for the Christ- mas fancy work. Among these Ribbons special attention is called- to the nine-inch Tap- estry effects which are all the thing now for camisoles. These sell for $1.35 a yard, and are particularly hand- some. We ‘have Ribbons fer every purpose. Get them hers Christmas_Hosiery Always Makes a Hit. Our Women's Department is Well Supplied. Black Silk Full-fashioned Stockings can be had for $2.00 —$250 and all prices up to $375, and the Colored Silk Hose from $250 to a pai Then there are the Seamless Silks in black and + calors from $1.35 to $1.85, less expensive but good in every way. The Fancy Lace and Clocked Silk Stockings are beautiful and only cost $4.00 and $450. No woman could resist such a gift. And then down the long list you will come to the two-tone novel- ties, Lace Boot and Drop Stitch Silk Stockings from $1.25 to $2.00 a pair. And Silk Lisles from 50c to $1.00—all are excellent gifts. Stockings for the boys from 50c to 75¢ and for the girls from 35¢c to $1.00—and for babies from 23¢c to 79¢. Why look farther?