Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-04-17

offices. The first organization to have
a home of its own" was Union lodge
OF Masons, and then Brainard lodge
converted the Universalist church in
to a Masonic temple.
Then next, mainly through the ef-
forts OF the late John O'Hea, the Star
OF the Sea Total Abstinence society
came into possession Of the Bethel
church property, which included the
church building and the three-story
dwelling house adjoining.
Then came the Elks' home and the
st. Johns Literary society is negotiat-
ing for the purchase Of the Colt prop
erty in Huntington street. Other soci-
cites are also contemplating the pur-
chase Of homes. all OF which demon
strates the prosperous condition OF
New London organizations.
There were six cases Of intoxieation
before the police court last Monday,
which Is indication that a new wash
er is needed to make the lid tighter,
for II certainly has become loosened.
While the Committee of Fifteen were
active the police were busy. too. un-
usually busy Sunday evenings, in tho
lookout for violations OF the liquor
law, but this activity is gradually be-
coming ancient history. Just because
DRINKS are picked w on Sunday Is
not convincing evidence that licensed
saloonists are violating the law. for.
according to the Initiated that which
intoxicates is sold freely i'm some pri-
vate residences, kitchen bar rooms. IL
you please. and also In club rooms. 365
days in the year, and nights. too.
Ii is fair to presume If these condi-
tions really exist. that at least one
member Of the police force, and per-
haps a member OF the Committee OF
Fifteen. are cognizant OF the law vio-
lations. Then some fellow rises up
and has the nerve to ask why such
conditions are permitted in law-abid-
ing New London.
The boosters are now actively boost
ing New London on the publicity plan
and everybody hopes that success will
be the result. The gentlemen active
in the work are undoubtedly consist
ent and sincere, I. e.. that is nearly all
OF them. One OF the best ways 10
help a town is for the residents there
Of to spend their money for personal
and household effects with the local
merchants, but this is not always done
even by the merchants themselves.
A case was heard this week where a
grocer purchased his clothing, furni-
ture and carpets in New York, and a
clothier bought his staple groceries in
the same city. IL Is said that both
these gentlemen are members of a
local boosting association. but wheth-
er they were members Of the active
committee could not be definitely as
certained. Patronize home Industries
sounds well. is WELL and is an essen
tial factor for the general advance
ment of any community. and especial
~ in a boosting community. Practical
application would help New London.
Tell Il not to the marines, for they
are coming to the naval station on
the Thames one hundred strong. hext
month. once upon a time this station
was to be the great navy yard OF
the future" An old hulk. the Flori-
da by name, was moored at the wharf
and once used as an apprentice ship
there. Several other naval vessels
visited there. and then the great ma
Wy yard of the future" became a coal
ing station, and strange to relate. the
big battleship Texas went to the sta
ton under her own steam and coaled
up, the only modern battleship TO go
up beyond the railroad bridge. This
record trip was made while Colby
Chester, a New Londoner. commanded
the ship.
It is hoped that the place will be
utilized as a school for marines until
such time as the government. realizes
its full worth and makes II the great
navy yard of the future" The site
has been too long neglected.