Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, April 9, 1921, Page 6

(Spectal to The Bulletin.) Providence, April 8.—Following the cxecutive session of o*” New Engiand Southern Conference Thursday after- noon thers was held the anmiversary of the councll of the boards of benevolence, The Rev. Dr. J. M. Gage presided. Tha - speaker was Morris H. Ehnes. His ad- dress contained a large fund of informa- tion concerning the ways in wiich these various bénevolent boards of the Metho- dist church are touching the various oonditions which exist in this country and in all parts of the world. 5 After this very informing address, Dr. Gago delivered an illustrated lecturs on Methodism's World Program, using the steréopticon and showing many interests idg pictures of Jife in all parts of the world. Rev. Melvin P. Burns, DD, was the speaker at the anniversary of tho board of home missions and church extension which took place at 7.30 p. m., followed at 8.30 by the anniversary of the board -of foreign missions, the Rev. A. B. Moss, D.D., being the speaker. At the session this morning the char- acter of the men in Norwich district was passed. Thirty-five persons present arose, in response to an invitation, telling of suc- cessful treatment wrought upon them or upon members of their famiiles by the Deaconess hospital. The campaign to secure a million dollars for this hospi- LORN. DORSEY—In Norwich, at the Sunshine Maternity home, April 6, 1921, a daugh- ter, Martha Eiaine, to Mr. and Mrs. Otis B. Dorsey. MARRIED | MILLER — ROBERTRON — In Norwich, April 8, 1921, by Rev. C. H. Ricketts, Lestie A. Miller of Norwich and Miss Venna Robertsch of Jewett City. ADAMS — WHEELER —In _ Danielson, April 2, 1921, by Rev. Walter B. Wil- liams. and Mrs. Clara Wheeler o ille. ~ DEAN—ANDE —In_ Providence, R, 1, March Miss_Gertrude H. Anderson of Moosup_and William J. Dean of Concord, N. H. DIED DONOVAN—In this city, April 7, 1921, William Cornelius Donovan, 9 months’ old son .of Jeremiah and Annie Kilcol- lum Donovan-of 4 Gilmour street. Funeral at his late home Saturday_after- noon at 2 o'clock. IBurial in St” Mary's cemetery. Automobile cortege. e, April 7, 1921, William gged 64 years. iis late home in Baltic Mon- pril 11, at 10.30 a. m. Interment t Greenwich, R: 1. MB—In Groton, April 6, 1921, Ed- ward A. Crumb, aged 76 years. Funeral services in the home of his daughter, Mrs. Herbert G. Spencer, at 14 W gton_street, Shturday, April 9, . m. Interment in Maplewood cemetery. DUNN-—-In New London, April 6, 1921, Margaret Gray, widow of James Dunn, ‘ will v held at the _Congregational church Sat- urday, April 9, at 2.30 p. m. Relatives and friends invited to attend. Inter- ment in Hickory street cemetery. —_— E. Pe Funeral at CARD OF ;I'HANKS. We, the undersigned, desire to thank our many friends and neighbors for their many acts of kindness during our great sorrow in the death of our beloved hus- band, father and son, and especially the 3. B. Martin Co. for the beautiful flowers and kind deeds. These will always re- main in our memory. MRS. ELLEN CALLAH JOHN J. CALLAHAN, JEREMIAH ®ALLAHAN, Church & Aken 15 Main Strees Funeral Directors —AND-= Embalmers Lady Assistam HENRY E. CHURCH WM. SMITH ALLEN Telephone 328-3 e ma ND ; 10 NEW YORK New London (Norwich) Line _Enjoy this delightful over night trip down the Sound and reach your destination happy, refreshed and satisfied. Excel- lent service throughout. Leave New London daily ex- cept Sunday, 11:00 p. m. State rooms ready at 7:00 p. m. THE NEW ENGLAND STEAMSHIP COMPANY \______/ “You Can Do No Better Than Buy Our Wurst.” No Salad Complete Without Thumm’s Home-Made layonnaise THUMM’S DELICATESSEN STORE 40 Franklin Street THE LA VIDa ELECTRIC VIBRAIOL $7.50, Guaranteed In every respect. Let us femonstrate this vibrator and prove te ¥ou that it is an excellent applianc @ GAS AND ELECTRIC SHOP, 2 Canal St, WESTERLY LIGHT ANB POWER co. Westerly, R. L. THE MYSTIC POWER COMPANY, ® East Main St. Mystie. Conm F. H. KENYON, Gener& Agent G DELAP, Special Agent D. W. LITTLE, Special Agent Hartford, Conn. Maw Hauan Mew Yark Stereopticon Shows Methodist Program {1 ‘samrs. Voluntown and Griswold, Mystic, l LODGE NOTES ta] hag thus far progressed that $390,000 has already been subscribed. Rev. A. B. Moss of the New York con- ferénce. was introduced and represented the board of foreign missions with a speech in which he depicted the great im- partance. of the work which would not be possible without the backing of the centenary movement. He urged all local treasurers to forward these monieg -to the central treasury by monthly remit- tances, Charles R Magee, manager of the Methodist Book Concern’s branch office tn Boston, was introduced and in a prac- tical speech showed some of the business difficulties confronting the book pusiness but gladdened the hearts of the confer- enco by presenting two' checks to the confeyence covering a total of $3338, the share belonging to this conference coming from the profits from the book concern. The bishop presented $250 in a check from tho. Connectional Fund For the Retired Ministers, Rev. Melvin V. Burns, D.D; represent- ed the work of the board of home mis- sions and church extension in an appro- priate address, The elfective elders on the New Bed- ford and Providence districts were pass- ed in character, there being nothing against them. The roll of the men in detacied ser- vice and tho_roll of the retired ministers were both called and these men werc all passed in charaeter. ‘When this work was in progress and the retired ministers present were per- mitted to speak, Rev. Eben Tirrell sald in his speech, casually, that he was preach- ing a new sermon every Sunday. The bishop humorously remarked: “It would hardly do to elect you a bishop, brother. Following much Jaughter, he continuer “And it is somewhat questionable if i would be safe to appoint you a @istrict superintendent.” This was a playful ccho of the general fact that these men uso their old sermons over anl Gver as t different congregations. quite a demonstration as the name of Henry D. Robinson-was call- ed and he was called to the platform and honor as the senior living member of this conference and made a speech. Exccutive Sessiom, An executive sessifon was callad at 2 p. m. At this session, it was voted after a little consideration to permit under Ques- tion XX, viz: “Who have buen permit- ted to withdraw under charzes or com- plaints?” the withdrawal of Paul D. Min- nick from the ministry and membership of the Methodist Episcopal church. Conference Jotlings Newland, D. D., whose sudden removal from the pastorate of Trinity church tifree years ago was so generally regret- teq will be glad to know that his work in| the superintendency of New ° Bedford district shows that what the eity of Norwich lost was the gain of a whole dis- trict. Dr. Newland is justly one of the most popular men in the conference. Rev. G. G. Scrivener whose residence in Norwich for six years as superintend- ent of Norwich district has made a splendid record in the pastorate of the church at South Manchestér with over 100 accessions to the membership and a considerable increase in the salary. Rev. Augustus W. Kingsley, a much beloved' former Norwich pastor and alsa A resident of Norwich in earller life, is one of the retireq ministers of the con- ference, too foeble to attend this year. He is reported as living in Fall River, having reached the ripe age of eighty- =eph B. Ackley, who was pas- iales Ferry, 1897-1900, is present he conference the active agent of the ters .{(d socidty faithfully col- the dges of the brethren to pro- tect them in case of sickness or of ac- cident whi¢h “would set osie aside from active laber. Mr. Ackley is at present pastor at Nantueket. ° ¢ Among the familiar faces of other days the face of Rev. Robert D. Dyson areats the conferencec. Being originally a Norwich boy and jJater serving the churches at Voluntown and Griswold, Moosup, Niantic, Baltic and Versailles and otiers on Norwich idstrict in his long career, he will doubtless be remembered by Bulletin readers in good number. resides at present in East Orange, Jersey. His ‘ministry began in 1876, Rev. William J. Ward, a former Nor- pastor, though somewhat aged, is ‘still in’ the active service making good proof of his ministry. He is now serving the | churches at Mansfield and East Mans- field. Mass., having in his career since 1878 when he joined the conferchee serv- ed 4 full term as superintendgnt on both tae Providence and New Eedford dis- trigis. Rev. John E. Duxbury, a former pastor at Norwich (North Main street) and Baltic, has made » fine record in his work at Thompsonville, Conn., the past year ‘during which there have been ex- tensive -improvements on the church property and a pive orjan has been in- stalleds . Another of ‘the retired men who can- not attend the conference this year is the Rev. George H. Lamson, now residing at East Hampton, Conn., who is past the age of eighty years. Mr. Lamson serveq in his day several of the charges in Bastern Connecticut among which are Norwich, North Main street and Ver- South Coventry and East Hampton. REBEKAHS Hope Rebekah Lodge, No. 21, I. 0. O. F., has practically completed plans for the state assembly which is to be held in this ci on April 20th. It is expect- ed that there will be a large attendance of delegates fgom all lodges in the state | as ‘well o5 the state ang grand lodge of- ficers, Members and officers of other jurisdictions " are also expected to be present. The session will open at 10 o'clock on Wednesday morning with State President Mrs. Grace E. Willey . presid- ing. Following the morning session there will be a dinner served to the visiting delegates at the Odd Fellows’ hall and in the Buckingham Memcrial. The din- PLYTWELL DONTBE \People Notice It. Drive Them Off with Dr. Edwards’ Olive Tablets A pimply face will not embarrass you much longer if you get a package of Dr. Edwards’ Olive Tablets. The skin should begin to clear after you have taken the tablets a few nights. Cleanse the blood, bowels and liver with Dr. Edwards’ Olive Tablets, the successful substitute for calomel; there’s no sickness of pain after taking them. Dr. Edwardg’ Olive Tablets do that which calomel does, and*just as effec- tively, but their action is_gentle and safe instead of severe and irritating. No one who takes Olive Tablets i3 ever cursed with a “‘dark brown taste,” a bad breath, a dull, listless, “no good” feeling, constipation, torpid liver, bad disposition or pimply face. live Tablets are a purely vegetable compound mixed with olive oil; you will Lngy them by their olive color. . Dr. Edwards spent years‘among pa= tients afflicted with liver and bowel complaints, and Olive Tablets are the immensely effective result. Take ohe or Friends in Norwich of Rev. John .Y | temples ; Wash Goods Depuflmm BATES’ ZEPHYR DRESS GING 32-inch Gingham which will be sol Saturday at a Week price, Shown ‘in, prett; 83c— Saturday Special-25¢ DOMESTIC DRESS GINGHAM — reasonably priced domestic Gingham, in the much wanted check designs. Width Colors are navy, light A remarkably good, 27_inches. blue, pink, also black and white— Saturday Special 19¢ 75¢ TURKISH TOWELS They are extra large and Saturday Special 39¢c YARD-WIDE LONG CLOTH — Saturday Special 19¢ 42 by 36 and 45 by 36. excellently made up— Saturday Special 25¢ 20— Saturday Special 16¢ e THE MEN'S SHOP SOCKS AT ABOUT HALF-PRICE for a very little money, you wi buy Saturday— 15¢ A PAIR 6 PAIR FOR ONLY 75¢c 12 PAIR FOR ONLY $1.45 FOR SATURDAY ONLY ALL-SILK FOUR-IN-HANDS They are all sli-band Scarfs; | brocades, stripes and twills. shapes, colorings and designs. = . " Saturday 2 for $1.00 SUITS—Suits of a very good qua to buy them at so low a price— Saturday Special 79¢ -2 for $1.50 Saturday Specils HAM—We have one lot of this fine special Gingham stripes, \fihid: and -checks. Valué Domestics and White Goods extra heavy and finished with'uoad hem. A value you will not find every day— fine grade of Longcloth which we have been selling for 33c a yard— 39c PILLOW CASES—Two sizes, Good cotton, 36-INCH BROWN COTTON CLOTH—We szll this regularly for 60 DOZEN MEN’S. MERCERIZED Irregulars of the 29c grade, made of a high-grade mercerized cotton, and shown in all sizes from 95 to 115 If you want some really good socks SOLD BY US AS HIGH AS $1.00 Saturday Only 2 for $1.00 New rare chance to get good ties cheap- NAINSOOK ATHLETIC UNION ity ‘Nainsook, in sizes from 34 to 46. It is some years since you were able / d Y A ’ A " In ETTE Alluring Hand-Made Blouses The 6ecasional hot day warns us that real Spring with Summer in its train, is al- most upon us. The Spring Suit or the Separate Skirt absolutely requires a propér Blouse, Have you a sufficient supply ? If not, we have, and we have marked them at prices which should prove most attractive to you, : Many cherming designs, exquisitély made, in delicate batiste, or sheer voile, clever- ly trimimed with real Filet o genine Irish Crochet Laces, make the Apparel Shop’s showing one of greatest interest, ; CALL AND SEE THEM—YOU'LL STAY TO BUY $3.98 to $12.50 CK SWEATERS COATS FOR GIRLS FROM6 TO 14 YEARS OLD Many Stylés Appropriate For These Most Uncertain Ages $7.50 to $25.00 Polo Cioth-and Bolivia have proven to be the: st poptilar weaves for these Coats, and out showing is now at its best. If your little girl is going t6 need & new coat this Spring; we are in the best position to serve you. the colleetion will be found some very pleasing wraps. A LARGE STOCK OF GIRLS' GINGHAM, ORGANDIE, VOILE AND GEORG- TTE CREPE DRESSES 1S NOW READY FOR YOUR CHOICE. Sale of Corsets HIGH-GRADE CORSETS $1.89 We managél-to secure a4 few dozen of thess spléndid Corsets, which whould bé seliing for $250 right at the présent minute. We have mads 7o ARLEMPL to dxdggerate the valus, but Hght new you aré paying $250 for the very same thing. The cor- obti ard Madi of pink coutil, with 1#% Bumt, 1ong hip and elastie In- sert. Wi Tive all sizes from 21 & 28 but UHES An early selection, as the ton doren we have will not last long. —_— MORE OF THOSE _. FAMOUS NORTH SHORE DRESSES JUST ARRIVED Wé have just received another lot of those delightful “North Shere” Wash Drétsbe. If you saw them béfore Wi kiew you will be on hand t6 get mere. If you never have seen them, wi want to tell you that they afé the Aedtest, cleverest, prettiest Gingham " Drégesd for héuse or gen- ral Summér wear that you ever hive éver seén for anywhers near the price. 1* YOU WANT TO MAKE A CAREFUL SELECTION BE SURE . YO COME IN S8ATURDAY, THREE PRICES— $2.95, $3.95, §4.95 —_— Glove Départment 2.CLASP SILK GLOVES — Any bther day In thé wéek you will pay $128 a piir féor these fine gloves. Wé have them ih whits, black, gray and pongee— Saturday Special $1.00 — Ribbon Department BIX-INCH RIBBONS — Just the thing for hair Bows for the tlitle §itle. Thése Fibbons we have been selling for 806 & yard, and théy weth worth it— ner at the Buckingham will be in charge of Clara Barton Tent, No. 7, D. of V. In the evening the session will be held at the Blks hall where a class of 20 candidates will be worked. 5 At the meeting of Hope Rebekah lodge on Wednesday evening, with Mrs. Flor- énce Douglass presiding routine business was transacted. There was an attend- ance of about 60 and the initiatory de- gree was worked on a class of seven candidates. The greater part of the meeting was taken up with the distus- sion of the assembly plans. On Thursday the Thames Past Noble Grands association met with Orient lodge of New London. There were about 30 present from New London, Norwich, Mystie, Jewett City and Groton. A de- licious difiner and supper was served by the women of Orient lodge. Mrs. Ada M. Revell of Norwich presided at thé meet- ing. PYTHIAN SISTERM Clover Temple No. 9, Pythian Sisters met on Thursday evening in Buckingham Memorial with a large number present, and with Mrs. Grace B Fowler presiding. Plans for a fopd and apron sale were discussed. It is expected that a large number will attend the district deputies convention in Willimantic next week. class of candidates were worked in the initiatory degree. The prize for the ev- cning was won by Mrs. E. P. Rogers. The programme for the)district depu- ties convention at Willimantic on April 15th is as follows / Afternoon Session—3:30 p. m., call to order; salute to the flag, taking up of the pass word ; address of welcome by M. E. C. of Purinton Temple; response for the visitors by Blla Edwards of Damon Temple, No. 4, Rockville; foll call of instructions in different parts of the work; question box, Grand Chief, Sadie Nutland ; supper 5:30 p. m. Evening Session—7:30, opening cefe- monies, Clover Temple, No. 9, Nortwich; grand honors; knights initiation by thé officers and degree staff of Damon Tém-= ple, No. 4, Rockvillé; sisters’ initiation, M. E. C.. Purinton Temple, No, 2; E. S., Clover Temple, No.-9; 1 .J., Goff Temple, No. 1; Manager; Damon Temple, No. 4; Protector, Pequot Temple, " 1; Guard, Goff Temple, No. T; Past Chigf, Pequot, No. 24. Assisted by the degree staff of Purinton Temple. Clésing céeremonies by Goff Temple, No. 1, New Londen. DATGHTERS OF VETERANE There was a large attendafice at the regular meetjng of Ulara Barton Tent, No. 7, D. of V., held in Buckingham Me- morial on Tuesday evening. Mrs. Lena Pukallus ,president was the prestding officer. A’ report *from the committed in charge of the dance given by the tent on April 1st was read showing that & good Sum had beén réalized. Arrafige- ments wére compléted for sérvifig dinned two nightly for a week. how much « Letter you feel and look. 15¢ and 30c. | v - and supper to a nuiber of the délesates to the Rebekah assembly that will be held in this a1ty on Abril 20th. Tha mests [ ing closed with the singing of Ameriea and salute to the flag: VICTORY LODGE, M. T Loyal Victoty Lodgé, No. 4, 1. 0. O. F., M. U., met ih Steiner's hill ori Thutsday evening Yith Noble Grand Alice Newtsh presiding. ‘Thrée applicitions for mém- bership weré recéived and. voted ugon. After the transkctioh 8¢ réutine busifiess thifty tables of Whist weté played the prizés béjhg takef x the _ follbwing: Ladies—first, Mfs. Déwey Wodlwarth; second, Miss Nota Harty: consslation, Mrs. Sehofleld. CGéntlemen—frst, Mr. Hargreaves; second, Mrs. - Féttéfhan; cofisolation, Mrs, Grééfihalgh. WOMAN'S RELIEF CORPS The regular meeting of Bedgwick Wo- men’s Relief Corps, No. 16, was held on Friday afternoon April 8th, at 3 o'elock with a good attendance and with the president, Mrs, Annie L. RaWsbfi, presid- ing. Thé quarterly réports of thé secre- taty, treasufer afig the felist edmmit- tee weré read afid approved. Géneral order from the hatiofa) ll\;“&mrmsem headquafters Wefe féa & 38th de- partmeént convention 18 t6 Be Reld th Hartford, April 13-14th at the South Baptist chufch on Main stréet. A large delegation from the Iockl eofps is éx- pected to attend. 1t Was voted to hold & rummage sale in the near futire. The meeting elos in the usual fofm with thd singing of Amibrica 4nd the samite o the flag. oRDER O6F PROTECTION The thifty-third afifual session af the Grand Lodge of the New Ehgland Ordet of Protection will 58 héld in 1. 0. B. B. hall, 327 Trumbull street, Hartford, next Wednesday With #bout - 200 delesates from the various lodges in the state in attendance. From this city S. W. Atmi- strong will repesent Notwieh lodge; G. A, Howarq for Slater lodge and Mrs. M. X. Rohan for Thames lodge. An amend- mént to the préséht grand lodge by- laws in which every member of the oraér in Norwich will be directly inte- rested will comeé up for consideration and the local lodges will send a full del- egation to work the matter through. [NOsaS e SHIP EARLY 18 ADVICE' OF 'RAILWAY AsSROGIATION The traftic execitie committes of the American Raflway assbciation is urging a “Ship early—ship how” cathpaigh, Wwith the purpose of pursuading shippers to take advantage of the present sur- plus in transportation facilities, Which exists for the fitst time in five years. This surplus of transportation facilities has béeh drought about by two factors: By the combined co-oneratie efforts of the rallWway staffs, shippers, and public bodies in ificfeasing the avergge load per car, ahld by the decreasé of shipments through eurtailment 6f industry. How Jong this sufplps of transporta- tion Wil éxist eannot be foretold, but it is a matter of experiefice that the volume of trafisportatish business is & Séries of peak loads ahd valleys of depression. By shipping A6W, during the present val- ley of @epréssion, poseible delays Wil be avolded at the time of the peak load Whith many belitve is Eure to follow, When naturally thete Will be an active demand for cars, FEDERATED CHURCH ELECTS OFFICERS AT ANNUAL MEETING Thutdddy Evéning the Federated chureh held its anhwal busihess meéeting. Thé tépotts-ifdicated ah ifcréase of sev. efi thembers for the year. Thers was no decreased during the year. The treasur- ér's ‘report showed all bills paid and a balance in the tréasury. The Bible school 18 in the Best condition that it has been for several yéafs. Thé prayef meétings ToTry That COAL DON’T FORGET PRICES— THE LOWEST QUALITYTHE BEST B THE EDWARD CHAPPELL CO. Satriple Ton LUMBER Are well attended. The spiritual condi- tion is of a high order. The C. E. so- clety is d6lng good wonk. Oh the Wholé the\chuteh is In & splendid cgndition and every thing moving harmoniously. At thé meeting Thursday evening the following officers were electéd for the coming year: Board of directors—Amos Baldwin, H. M. R 1 T¥iek. Chuteh clerk—G. A Howard, Chureh urer—Mrs. H. L Peckham, MISSIONAFY treasurer—Mrs, A Haglon. Communion committee—Mrs. ) ikins, M B. Nyé. ‘Ushers—Henry Sebastinn, FhArd Sebagiian, Robert Peekhat, A. Haydon, 8. Nelson, Chris- tian WoAdetlick. Bunflay schogl superin- tendent, G, Howard. K ttional commit- J. Peckham, Sterling Nelson, Mrs. Mary | ¢ . R D. Triek, Mes. G. A. How- Matthews, Mrs. William Grant. Pulpii|ard, H. 8 Peekhamh, Miss Gladys Up- committee—Mrs. Mulkins, Mrs. - G. A.|ten, Mrs. A. Haydon. Howard, Mrs. E. Nye. Finance committee —A. Haydofi, G. Howard, H. Sebastian, Mfs. Willlam Luhd, Miss Gladys Up- ton. Music coffimitteé—H. J. Peckham, THEMS A three wilows tor evéry wid- ower In thé United States, Specials For Saturday YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO MISS 1 RACK DRESSES ............$1250 VALUES TO $29.50 1 RACK DRESSES .., .........$1950 VALUES TO $36.50 VALUES T0 $13.50 e e e