Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, December 26, 1922, Page 10

\ FAIR, WAEMER TODAY; UNSETTLED TOMOEROW FULL ASSOCIATED PRESS DESPATCHEN e Butletim (SUPREME HEAD OF RUSSIAN CHURCH ’ CONDUCTS CHRISTMAS MASS HERE Dee. 26, 1922. ] Norwich, Tuesd: —m e THE WEATHER. ‘Winds. North of Sandy Hook: Fresh north- east, shifting to east and southeast, overcast Tuesday. Sandy Hook to Hatteras: east, shifting to southeast an® fair Tuesday. Moderate south ;| Conditions. A disturbance of mdderate inten=fty! was central in the vicinity of Bermuda Monday night, another was central north of Lake Superior, a third wgs over the southwest and still anoth= was over Alberta, while pressure was high over the Canadian maritime prov-; inces, the southeastern ‘states, Califor-| nia and the northern plateau region. Fair weather prevailed east of the Mis- sissippi during Christmas day. The temperature has been considera- ble above normal almost generally. Generally fair weather will prevail in the Atlantic states Tuesday bu® thej southwestern: disturbance will move} east-northeastward and it will probably be attended by rain over much of the ‘Washington forecadt district . Tuesday pight or Wednesday mild temperature will continue until Wednesday night. Foreoast. Northern New England: Cloudy Tues- day, probably followed by local rains or snows Tuesday night or Wednesday; volder Wednesday. For Southern New England: Fair and somewhat warmer Tuesday; Wednesday unsettied, probably rain. Observations In Norwich. The Bulletin’s observations show the following changes in temperature and barémetric changes Monday: Ther. Bar. 30 30.20 35 30.20 30 30.20 78 m 12 'm, . vé6p m . . Highest 35, lowest 30. Comparisons. Predictions for Monday: towed by local rains. “Monday's weather: mild temperature. Cloudy, fol- Generally fair, SI‘N,‘MOON AND TIDES. » sun " || High || Moon| s. | Sets. || Water. || Sets. | i . m . m. || a. m. it rii =iy GREENEVILLE . | St. Andrew’s church observed Christ-! mas Eve with services which will long stand out In the memory of those who attended because of their beauty and solemnity. At the morning service, Sun- day, a well-trained choir of twenty-tw» voices fed the singing of the beautiful music of the Episcopal church and tas rector spoke of the mystery and expec- tation and love surrounding the newly born infant and showed how that soft- ening of the heart prepares for the proper spirit of Christmas, which should | be continued all through the year. In part Rev. . C. Williams, the rec- tor. said: x We have again come to the Christmas | season. with its joy and good cheer. We hear again the sweet Christmas carols and the bright Christmas music, our hearts are softened with love and kind- ness, for once in the year, there is g gobd-will and ~ well-Wshing. Al this is because a -Child was born nine- teen hundred and twenty-seven years, s We have the great modern instita- lion of the Christmas trade, and there is much of the pagan and heatnen about some of the joy-making and feasting and amusement seeking; but back of all that is real and good in the Chris:- irit is the fact of the birth of the ~Child. The shepherds, when they learned from the angels that the Child was born ‘in, Bethlehem, went with haste o ¥ee him, and there offered their gifis and worship. As they knelt fn wonder before the Holy Child their's was an ndoration which brought their lives in- to fresh contact withfthe majestic Being} of God Himself, and devoted' the ener-{ Eles of their service afresh to His ser- vice, It is in this way that adoration|{ plorifies human life. It calls into ph\" 2l the faculties of the soul, leads them off from all interests and thoughts of | velf and centres them upon God. et s go, as did the shepherds, to worship the King, and in our adoration, forget! self and selfish things, aad wgke our| lives count for something in dedication to God's serylee. \ Selfishness is at the bottom of all the s of the world. Particularly 1s it the toundation of war—war which has con- linued between tribes and nations, slaughtering, destroying, burning, rob- bing men and womgn and children; to Ihis day, But the angel told the shep- herds that the Holy Child came as the Prince of Peace. When God comes to men, His first word is Peace. When 'God i truly worshipped and served, there is glory to God and on earth peace. As we know God through the revelation of His Son, He is the Father who is dishonored by the quarrels and fighting of His children. The most ob- vious and emphatic lesson in Christ's teaching is that there is no happiness in having and getting, but only in giv- ing, and in serving others, This is the foundation of world peace, Don’t you see that it all depends onj true Christianity. Wheh all the people of clvilized countries have s entered into the life of Christ that they adopt; His law of love, unselfishness and ser-| vice, there can be no more wars. H The petty war between brothers and| | | dles of Christianity, | NEW RULING FOR .| through its registrar of motor vel %ing to travel in Massachuseits take cog: sisters in the same family, which comes from thinking of self first, the brolls and misunderstandings in.church organ-|- ~igations which come from losing \sight | t© “of the principle that we work not for ourselves, not, for our. own glory and! advancement, not to be praised by oth- ers as a’ good worker; but for the glory of God, for the honor and love of Jesus Christ; for the service of His church and the good of our fellow med. With such a principle directing us, and the question ' consfantly In " our . 'minds: “What does Jesus think of this action or' that?’ there tan be none of tnosw disagreeable things called church quar- rels. So in the larger units of the world, between governments and na. tions, there can be no wars, if Christian people will live with Christ and by His prin % stfive, not to conquor, ot to take away from others, not to domineer. over thems but to serve, toy Five, to spend themselves foR others. N real peace has ever come to by the dword; but only when men ndve su- tendered their wills to God, and glori- Bed Him- in’ their' lives. Engagement Announced Mrs. J. Biinderman announced the en- it of her daughter Evelyn to Mr. Saforn Sunday evening. Many E-tl from out of town were present at engagement party. y ¥ army gas ‘masks; are used Jo— | ! 7 One of the most unusual religious ceremotiies that ever occurred in this city was held Christmas morning at St. Nicholas Russian, Orthodox church on Convent avehue, when the Metropolitan Platon, formerly archbishop of Odeska, and now supreme head of the Rusyan Orthodox church ‘in North Arerica, vis- ited the church and officiated at the mass. The little church, in which there are no seats, was crowded to capacity. not only with Russians, but ‘many of the Protestant ministers of/ the: town; and members of their congregations | were present. having been extended spe- clal invitations by the rector of the church, Rev. A. E. Bondarchuk. The mass began promptly at 10 o'- clock, the metropolitan entering the church in a procession in which Russian and Greek Orthodox clergymen partici-} pated. The gorgeous coloring of the; vestments of the priests, the portable| ikons, or banmers, and the flags of the| United States and Russia made a most unique picture. The metropolitan is a man of im-| mense stature and strength. Towering! above the, congregation, he commanded | the respect of all present. - Upon en- tering the edifice, he was presented the offering of bread and salt, which is aj| custom in the Near East, being a token| of hospitality. He advanced to the ceun- ter of the church, where his cloak was taken from him and’ he donned vest-| ments of cloth of gold, the jewel studd- | ed mitre was placed upon his head, and he took up the crozier or pastoral staff which ‘is the insignia of his rank. In the Orthodox church, all bishop®| are equal among themselves, owing to their common grace of priesthood. But as the districts subject to their juris- diction differ . in size and immortance, as regarded in earthly kingdoms and empires, there are grades-in the titles of bishops. Those who have charge of only small districts or cities are called simply bishops; those whose jurisdiction extends over larger cities and provinces assume the title of archbishep; the bishop of a capital city or metropolis is entitled metropolitan; while the bish- ops of cities which were the very cra- such as Jerusalem and Antioch, have received the title of patriarch. His - Eminence -Platon, who 1s attach- ed to St. Nicholas cathedral in New York. thus is the ranking prelate of the church in the United States. Lately ap- pointed metropolitan by Tikhon, patri- 3 arch of Moscow and of all the Russias, he has assumed the spiritual leadership of millions of the orthodox faith,: 31 North America. Rev. Dr. Platon blessed the congrega- tion with lighted candles in both han which is one of the privileges of high dignitarfes in the church. He then spoke for a few minutes, urging the pecpls to be especially . thankful- this Christmas season that we are llving in a land of liberty, and where all relig- jous beliefs are tolerated. He was grateful, he said, to see so many American people in the church and he described the crisis that the Orthodox church is passing through in Russia. The sermon of the day was by Very Reverend V. S. Lysemkowsky, secre- tary to the metropolitan. Professor D. T. Petruchuk of - New Britain had charge of the music. the human voice as in all Orthodox churches being un- accompanied. The clergymen taking part in the services included Archdeacon A. Wsevc- Jlod of St. Nicholas Cathedral of New York; Very Reverend Joseph Danke- wich, rector of the Church of the Holy Trinity, New Britain; Reverend Stefan Burdyko, rector of the Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, Meriden; Rev. Vas- ily Koshel, rector of the Church of the Holy™ Trinity, Willimantic; Rev, Basil Koskores, rector of the Greek Orthodpx church, -Norwich; Rev. ‘A. E. Bond: chuk, rector of St. Nicholas churcll, Norwich; and Very Reverend V. S. Ly- senkowsky, secretary to His Eminence Platon. Following the services in the church, the choir and clergy formed in proces- sion around the building, the metropoli- tan blessing the edifice. Rev. Dr. Platon is one of those re- sponsible for the close unity of the Orthodox church to American Protest- ant churches, and his stand against the soviet government in Russia is known throughout this country. _— AUTO TAIL LAMPS The adjoining state of Massachusetts recently passed a law under the terms of which its department of pubiic works, icles, will put into effect a set of specifications for the rear or tail light on every car. The law is that, after January 1st, 1933, the operation of dny motor vehicle on the highway of Massachusetts, unless equip- ped with a rear light approved by the registrar of motor vehicles, is illegal. In furtherance of this Jaw the registrar of motor vehicles has approved a list of rear lamps. = ¥ The commijssioner of motor vehicles for | Connecticut has written to the Yegistrar | to ask what will be the disposition of cas- es of Connecticut cars, not equipped, traveling in Massachusetts and as to whether the enforcement of this law will be put into effect strictly on out-of-state | cars, and has Teceived a letter {~om him that after the first of the year the law will be strictly enforced against net only the cars of Massachusetts but of all other states. 3 It seems.necessary that Connecticut motor vehicie registrants who are intend- nizance of this situation at once. The mo- tor. vehicle department of the state of Conmnecticut will do its best to war its registrants against going into Massachu- setts without approved rear lamps. Informdtion can be had at the Con- necticut motor vehiele department. Com- missioner Stoeckel of ~Connecticut “has written to the department of Massachu- setts and has asked that so far as en- forcement against Connecticut cars I8 concerned, the courtesy of a reasonable time after the first of the year may be | extended before actual arrests are made. | There is no certainty however, that this | request will be honored and it is neces- essary that all Connecticut registrants™ take this situation into aecount forth- with. TAFTVILLE A birthday party was held .at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William R. Nolan on: School street, Saturday evening, the occasion being Mr. Nolan’s - birthday.' There were twenty-four present, and the evening was pleasantly spent in mu- sic and games. Refreshments weré served by Mrs. Nolan. Solos were ren- dered by James Hanlon and James No- lan. \In behalf of the assembled com- pany, Charles Nolan presented Mr, No- lan with a beautiful mahogany ¢¥ek The gathering disbanded at a-late: hour all wishing their host many happy re- turns of the day. ; Mr. and Mrs. Allan Bogle, who- have ‘been passing the holidays with Mrs. Bo gle’s parents, Mr.. and Mrs. William Brierley of New Bedford, Mass., have returned to their home on Providence street, Mr. and Mrs. E.-W. Yerrington of. South Second avenue had as guests over the holidays, their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Harold E. Lin- derson of (Grosvenordale, and Mr. and Mrs, Harry McNamara of Hartford, Mr. and Mrs. Walter W. Kellner and soh Willlam 3f Norwich spent Christ- mas with Mrs. Kellner's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Axel L. Aberg and ramily ot North Third avenue, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Linderson and son® Wilfred of North Third avenue have returned from a short stay with Mrs,. Linderson’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Pdniel L. Vergasor and family of Nort Stonington. b Charles Hammond of Taunton, Mass., spent the holidays with friends ‘n W, g Mr. and Mrs, Joseph Paguin and son Edmund, and Mrs. Paquin’s sister, Miss| Mary Bergeron of Nborth B street have returned -from a few days’ stay with Mr, and Mrs. Edward Bergeron an@ family of Bristol, . Conn: r Mr. and Mrs, Robert Brooks, Miss Eli Brooks and Eric Pickering of Terrace \ avenue have: ‘returned - ‘from Pawtucket, R. I, wheére they spent Christmas with Mrs, Brooks’ brotheér-in- law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. John ‘Wildgdose. Lewis A. Tillinghast of North Third avenue has réturned from New Haven, where he spent the holidays with i son-in<law. and daughter, Mr, snd MPS L. Taylor and family. r, and Mrs. John Bauer, who “spent the holidays with relgtives in New Bea- ford, Mass., have. . home on North Second avenue, "Mr. and* Mrs. Thomas ' Addison of Norwich avenue - returned Monday - eve- ning from spending the bolidays with Mr, and Mrs. Bentley of Provi- : Mr. and Mrs: Joseph Petelle and Miss. Lilyoze, Petelle of Terrace avenue have returned frem a few days' stay in Fail River, Mass,§ ° 4 CHAMB\BB URGES MEMBERS TO FILE GERMAN CLAIMS The Connecticut chamber of commerce is sending out a hurry up notice to all of its members so that they may file their claims against the German and Austri- an government before the time expires on January 1st, 1923. These notices are go- ing both to the local chambers of com- merce who will be asked to at once noti- fy their own members and also to the in- dividuals and corporations belonging to the chamber. The letter is as follows: “There has been brought to the atten- tion of The Connecticut Chamber —of commerce the necessity for prompt action in the cage of those having claims for losses due to the action of the German and Austrian governments® during the war. These claims are secur:d by funds in the hands of .the alien property cus- todian, which are to bé held until Ger- many has made full provision for the pay- ment of the claims, and may cover direct losses, as, for instance, where property has been confiscated, or indirect losses, as, for instance, war risk insurance prem- iums paid. “These claims should be ,presented to the mixed claims commission at Washing- ton before January 1st, 1923, and it is feared that many claims, including those of some Connecticut people, may be lost ; through failure to aet. “I am, in turn, calling this to your at- tention in order that you may give the matter such publicity as you deem prac- ticable.” . NORWICH TOWN Christmas services were “held in the First Methodist Episcopal church in Nor- wich Town in observance of the Birth of Christ on Sunday. In the morning at 10.30 there was spe- clal music by the cholr.”They sang as an anthem, Gather at the Manger, by E. S. Lounz, and as an .offertory, Because He Loved Us So, by Ira B. Wilson. The verses of the offertory was sung as a bass solo by Louis E. Aldrich with the choir on the chorus. The pastor's sub- ject was Luke 2.10. And the angel said unto them, Fear not, for, behold, I bring you good tidings of good joy which shall be to alf people. At 7.30 o'clock in the evening the choir assisted by others, gave a cantata: en- titled Sons of Promise. The text was by Lizzie DeArmond and* the music by E. S. Lorenz. e voluntary was Oh! Come All Ye Faithful, by E. L., Ash- ford. The programme was as. follows Introduction—Voluntary, Oh! Come All Ye Faithful, E. L. Ashford; Break Faith Into Joy, anthem, by the chorus; prayer, by the pastof; Marching On Re- Joicing, anthem, by the chorus. Part J—Preliminary, s of Prom- ise; recitation, In the Beginning, Effie Ladd; scripture recitatiop, Isaac, the Son of Promfse,” Beulah Rogers; Faith is the Gate of Blessing, anthem, by the chorus; exercise, The Testing of Abra- ham, Abraham, John ‘Rogers; Isaac, Ar- thur Bennett; All Come to Pass, ‘sen- tence, by the choir; exercise, The Story of. Samuel, young girl, Beulah Rogers; Samuél, Ralph Judson; Hannah. Augus- ia Miller; exercise, The Promised Son of David, young girl, Beulah Rogers; Sol- omon, Willlam Moors. Part II—The Great Son of Promise; Lift Up Your Voice, janthem, by -the choir; recitation, A Fallen = World, Claude Stanton; A Gift, From the Fath- er, anthem, by the choir; recitation, The Angels Rejoice, .Claude Stanton; Light Breaks Anew, anthem, by the chorus; exercise, Soldlers and Shepherds, sol- diers, Hectors, Ralph Mitchel; Leoni- das, Arthur Gifford; shepherd, Herbert Miller; Onward Now We Hasten, an- them, by the chorus; exercise, O. Happy Morn, 1st girl, Agusta Miller; 2nd girl, Effie: Ladd; 3rd girl, Gladys Cruthers; 4th girl, Isabel Gimble; 5th girl, Grace Mitchell ; 6th girl, Judson; Unto Us-a Son is Given, anthem, by the chor- us; recitation, Christ Was Born a Sa- viour, Beulah Rogers; A Little Baby Over There, Primary solo, by Edna Jud- o1 exercise, The Wise Men, Aldrich, Claude Stanton, William Moors’ exercise, God's Gifts to Us, Mark Ald- rich, Claude Stanton, William Moors, and Ralpt Mitchell ;- s0ld, Sons of the Night, Mrs. J. P. Comstock vid's Son, anthem, by the chorus; re- marks and henediction by the pastor; Benediction, the chorus. ™ The characters were dressed in’appro- priate costumes of long, flowing robes. while the giiorus sang. The chorus was of . eleven. voices. and. .were: .Sopranos, Misses Blanche Wheeler, Gladys Cruth- ers, Augusta Miller, : All Hall King Da- |the Manhattan 121-125 MAIN STREET January Clearance STARTS TODAY e e | | ——[e—— | . We have moved this great muflevent ahead justa week, knowing that hun dreds of women are eagerly waiting for the Big January Reductions. Here they are—Starting Today—The lowest prices ever quoted in the history of this store on merchandise of quality and smart style. " Cogts Dresse The whole town will talk about the sensational prices The climax of price reductions is reached in this at which we are offering’ these’ Coats. They are all || clearance of Dresses. 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Richard son and Lewis Aldrich and duets by Gladys Cruthers and Agusta Miller, and Blanché Wheeler and Lewis Irish. The church was decorated with laurel 4and evergreen trees with patehes of arti- ficial snow. Several groups of young people visited the homes of elderly people and shut- ins, also the local institutiions on Christ- mas eve, and brought cheer with their sweet voices-as they sang many ist- mas carols. Following out an old Eng- lish custom many homes along the route parishioners, by whom highly regarded. 5 he ta Miss Ruth Avery of Hartford is pass- ing uver;‘lr days at the home of her parents, . and Mrs. Dwight W. Avery, of Town street. At the Sacred Heart church, mas day, the first mass was celebrated at 7.30 In street. Mrs. Maud Smith and little hter, Beatrice Smith, of Town fi-t.n and Mrs. Walter Gallup and Dr. H. Lamb, Town street. £ H H ¢ 1 ‘e '