Norwich bulletin., 1909-09-07

ance of Father Mathews birthday by all the unions throughout the state.
 Secretary Resigns.
 It was with regret that the conven- tion received MT. Cronin's announce ment that he would not be a candidate for reelection as state secretary. He has held the office for seven years, during which he has made record of excellent service.
 Balance of sf.2oo.
 Speaking of the financial interests of the union, Mir. Cronin said: When was elected to the office of secretary the union was in debt $500. but through and with the efforts of Broth CT O'Brien of New Haven we were able to secure additional funds"
 The treasurer's report this year will show balance of about s1,20o in the treasury.
 E. L. c. HohsnthaFs Address,
 One of the pleasant features of the afternoon was the visit of E. l.. c. Hohenthal of South Manchester and prominent member of the Allied Temperance Organizations of Connec- ticut. MT. Hohenthal addressed the convention, speaking on recent excise measures that have passed the legis- lature.
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 Rev. J. J. Elty of Pomfret also spoke. dealing principally with the good work which the union has accomplish ed.
 Committees Appointed. The following committees were ap- pointed during the days session, but their meetings were not held until Monday evening and their reports will be made to the convention today: Committee on constitution and by laws. J. 10. Mullin, New Haven; NJ. J. Troy, Bristol; J. Heffernan, Rockville; James Freney, Waterbury; J. Carroll, Norwich; Miss Stella Callahan, Wall ingford; Miss Catherine Caroline, Hartford; Edward Hanan, New Brit ain; William Murphy, Bridgeport: Thomas McCioskey, Danbury; Miss Mary Sullivan, New Britain; Miss Nellie Forrest. Meriden. Committee on resolutions. Rev. Wal ter Shanley, Danbury; Rev. John Winter, New Britain; Rev. J. J. Elty, Pomfret Revj John Van den Noort, Putnam; Rev. T, Martin. Waterbury Edward Murphy. Manchester; Thomas Smith, New Britain; NJ Campbell, New Haven; Cecilia Donovan, Hart ford; George Larkins, Ansonia; Will liam Gleason, Torrington; John Me- Guire, Putnam; Nellie Ryan, New Ha- ven; Thomas Burns, Rockville; Henry Haven, Waterbury; T. J. Geary, Stamford: J. H. Mulvey New Haven. Complimentary Ball. The convention adjourned about { | o'clock to attend a special perform | ance at the Bradley theater. The del- | egates. will have much business to transact when the convention opens | this morning. Monday evening the | dalouafaa oix Rra | of pleasure and an opportunity to meet many Putnam people at the grand ball given for the delegates in Hammond hall. Cargill orchestra play ed for the twenty dances on the pro- gramme.
 James E. McGann. president of St Aloysius' T. A. and B. society, which is | entertaining the members of the con- vention, was general floor director with John F. Duffy as his assistant | and the following aids: Edward Duffy Bernard McGarry, Henry N. Benoit Miss Antolnette Desautels, Miss Mar garet Ryan.
 Mass for Deceased Members.
 This morning at o'clock the dele gates will attend a requiem mass al | St. Mary's for the deceased members ] of the union. The convention will open about o'clock. The delegates have crowded the | hotels of the city and are evidently l much pleased with their visit to Put nam.
 | There are many ladies among the visitors. The representatives of the organization have made very favora- ble impression in Putnam.
 Town Topics. | w. J. Sheehy of Spencer spent the | l.. f., | Maurice Fitzgerald of New London nam,
 | Henry G. Fletcher of Lowell called on friends in Putnam Monday. | W. H. Taylor will spend this weel in Hartford. working on his forthcom- | ing book and attending the Connecti- 1 cut fair
 l Luther A. French of Hyde Park The common council will hold . meeting this (Tuesday) evening.
 Mills Hampered by Low Water. | The mills are still being inconveni. enced by low water and it is still nec- essary to stop a portion of the ma. chinery part of the time each week tC permit the reservoirs to fill
 Opening of the Schools. l ] this (Tuesday) morning for the win. ter term. The teachers who have beer | spending the summer out of towr have returned.
 Holiday Observance.
 Labor day was generally observed as a holiday in Putnam, business be. ing suspended practically in all lines
 Centenary of Brooklyn Fair.
 Today Tuesday, is entry day al the sixtieth annual fair and Tooth an niversary exhibition of the Windhan county agricultural society's fair a Brooklyn.
 Andsus Give Dance.
 The Andem baseball club of tn, Eastern Connecticut baseball leagul entertained a large number of friends at dance arranged by Manager Ga han at North Grosvenordale Monda. evening.
 Byron D. Bugbee for Senator.
 A speculative writeup of politica possibilities relative to the selection of the next senator from this district recently appearing in a Hartfor, paper, mentions the name of Byrol D. Bugbee of Putnam as one wh' would make a good candidate for tn place.
 Teams Break Even.
 Putnam and the Drapers of Hope dale split the double header holida, games played on the Providence stree grounds, Putnam winning the morning go, to z, and the visitors gettinl away with the afternoon contest tl 1. Putnam barely escaped a shut ou in the last game.