Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1910-10-27

work of the clubs in the federation
1T is noted that the matter of making
entrance and egress to and from the
cars of the Connecticut company more
faclle for the young old and infirn1,
and in the interest of health, has been
taken uD with the general manager of
that corporation, and that he has Civ
en- his assurance that ultimately he
hopes to be able to solve the problem
of providing cars with steps sufficient
ly low and so arranged that the diff
hculty of getting on and off cars will
be eliminated.
Activities of Legislative Committee.
recently organized body of the
federation IS the legislative committee,
for which Mrs. w. G.. Staples of West
port reported This committee has.
because of circumstances. been unable
to make great progress up to this time,
combining itself to preliminary work.
but it has arranged for the introduce
ton of two important measures for
the consideration of the next legisla-
ture. These measures have to do with
the legalizing of state system Of
pensions for teachers who have grown
old in the service and the require
ment, that teachers be possessed of
state certificates instead of local ones
Other Interesting Reports.
Mrs. Phipps reported for the arts
and crafts committee and Mrs. ]. c.
Downs of Danbury for the music COM
mittee At the adjournment of the
afternoon session an a, la carte supper
was served the delegates by the Ia
daes of st. Adams parish. The eve
ming session brought out a greatly in
creased attendance. 1t was opened by
a splendid organ recital by Mr.. Cros-
ley of Danbury.
Song Recital.
The musical part of the evening
vn1n 49,
including. as it did. charming song
recital by Miss Helen Arnold Nettle-
ton of Derby.
Addresses of Value.
The speakers at this meeting were
Mrs. S. w. Gerard of South Norwalk,
chairman of the forestry committee
of the federation, her address dealing
with that subject; Mrs. Emmons
Croker of Fitchburg, Mass, chairman
OF the conservation committee of the
general federation, her address deal
ing with conservation of all natural
resources. as a problem of the age;
and Prof. William B. Bailey of New
Haven, who gave an excellent talk on
Civic Responsibility.
Reception for Delegates.
A reception for the delegates was
given by the Women's club of Daniel
son in the church parIors as a closing
ton
The delegates will reassemble at
9.45 this morning and officers for the
coming year will be elected at this ses-
sion.
Noted About the Borough.
Charles A. Andrews of Bristol,
Conn, has been the guest of his cous-
in, Harry w. Clarke.
A. V. Woodwork was in Norwich
hIfGinpS2 ri NndnaGHax-
Sidney Marland of Danielson and
Clinton Atwood of Williamsville will
be ushers tonight at the wedding of
Louis Edwin White and Miss Dora
Elizabeth Smith. at the home of the
brides parents in East Weymouth,
Mass. Miss Smith and Mr.. White We're
formerly of Danielson.
Hon. John Leblanc of Fitchburg,
Mass, is to deliver the address in
French at the big republican rally to
be held at the Town hall in Danielson
on the evening of November ]. 1t is
that a large number of re-
publicans from nearby towns viii be
present. The list of speakers includes
Charles A. Goodwin. Congressman e.
w Higgins and Costello Lippitt. the
last two of Norwich.
No Indication of Democratic Rally.
The democrats up in this section of
the state would like at least one rally
during the present campaign, but in
dications are that the wish will not
The expense account has
not been sufficiently contributed TO to
make rallies possible and such money
as the state committee has viii likely
which has always rolled up big repub-
lean majoTltieS.
Special Meeting of Pomona Grange.
Those who attend the special meet