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Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-21
Lodge Notes and FralernaI Interests
Woodmen Attend New London Meeting-friz- Win Fraternal Whists-Sons of Veterans Initiate Odd Fellows Flourishing in Connecticut-Eages Planning State Field Day.

December 31, 1908. 1.4s2,47S; vncamp- ment membership, 216.225; Rebekah lodge membership 603.s31 (brothers s9s,oss. sisters s5sss2: Patriarch membership. including subordinate lodge members and sisters only of Re- bekah lodge, 1.SS8.376. Total revenue, $16, ,370, ,937.43: total expended for re- $46,211,s6s.s2 Balance on hand of sovereign grand lodge. July S1, 1909, $S2,020.S6.
 One item of special interest was that dealing with the first steps taken toward the establishment of a tuber- culosis sanitarium by the adoption of the report of a special committee, as follows:
 CD That as soon as it may be done conveniently this grand body should provide and maintain a sanitarium for the cure and treatment of members of the order having tuberculosis.
 CD That such changes as necessary, if any, should be made in our laws as will enable us to create a fund for that purpose and disburse the same.
 (3) That the grand secretary be authorized to receive and pay to the grand treasurer any voluntary con- tributions which may be offered for that purpose
 (4) That this committee be contin- ued without expense to the sovereign grand lodge until it's next session then 
 mendations on the subject.
 The report on Odd Fellows homes showed that forty-hve such homes were established, valued at $3,412, 131-- 50, with 2,959 inmates, maintained at a cost of $522, ,S23.S0-
 Atlanta, Ga, was decided upon as the next meeting place for the sover- eign grand lodge
 The Odd Fellows home at Groton was reported to be in a prosperous condition and upon this report Grand Master Thoms placed the stamp of palatial quarters which overlook one of the best harbors on the Atlantic coast and the aged men who are no longer capable of fighting in the busy world rest in comfort
 The next Connecticut grand lodge will be held in Danbury in May, 1911, an invitation to meet in that city be- ing extended by the new grand mas ter, Joseph H. Hawley-
 There was no opposition to granting a slight increase and upon the mo- ton of delegate an increase of s200 per year was tacken upon the salary of Grand Secretary William s. Hutch ison. With the other perquisites of the office, this amount will make his yearly salary little in excess of s2.OO0.
 In addition to the list of officers all ready published in The Bulletin, the following were elected:
 Grand chaplain. Rev. Charles H. Smith, Barre, Mass; grand marshall, F. E. Roys, Winsted; grand conduc- tor, Henry C. Stevenson, Bridgeport; grand guardian, R. T. w. Adams, Monroe, New Haven; grand repre- sentatives. Grant U- Kierstead, Hart ford. and William E. Thoms, Water bury.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-21
Walked Fifty Miles in Eleven Hours,
 Eifty-Eive Minutes.

William Angus. Clarence Skiiton and Chester Wentworth of Winsted started Saturday morning on their fifty mile endurance test and completed the dis tance in eleven hours and fifty-hve minutes. Angus and Skiiton were the only ones to finish Wentworth being compelled to drop out at Ansonfa. The start was from the corner of Main and Rowley streets and the finish at a point south of Derby. Angus and Saril- ton set up a fast pace from the start, and Wentworth kept with them until at Seymour, when he began to feel the strain, and at AnTonia reluctantly with drew. The boys are proud of their feat and intend duplicating it. Part of the trip was made in a pouring rain. which made it harder.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-21
FoREsTERs.

Court Sachen, No. 94, finished up its whist series for the season. which have been run with big crowds and very successfully, by an evening at the game on Thursday in F'oresters' hall There were twenty mine tables playing under the direction of the court committee Joseph R. Porte1ance, Henry Clements. Cornelius Kennedy, Frank Sylvia and Fred Cartier.
 Cake and ice cream were served while the scores were being counted, which revealed the following prize buckle and initialed brooch; Cornelius Cough1in. pair of suspenters, neclxtie, armlets and hose supporters. Seconds, Miss Annie Bresnan, a box of assorted scissors; Louis Walz, pocketknife. Consultations, Miss Mary Carroll, box of silver hairpins; John Walsh, leather watch fob.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-21
ODD FELLOWS.

The attendance of GA delegates and some 1,500 visitors at the annual grand lodge session last Wednesday in Wa terbury, made it the largest one on record in Connecticut. From the re- ports presented the order was shown to be in prosperous condition in this Jurisdiction Grand Secretary Will fam S. Hutchinson, showing that the total number of Connecticut lodges is 93
 Grand Representatives E. G. Hurl- burt and Grant U. Kierstead reported on the proceedings of the sovereign grand lodge at Seattle, Wash, last September and the condition of the order all over the world at the close of the year 1908 was shown to be as follows: Subordinate membership.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-21
(Second FIoor) Muslin Underwear at Saving Prices

Women's Corset Covers, extra quail ty of muslin, fitted style. sizes 34 to 46-Today 12Iac.
 Women's Muslin Drawers, deep en- broidery trimmed hounce, regular soc quality, in closed drawers only-Today 25c.
 Women's Night Robes. low neck, lace trimmed, regular 75c qualfty-To- day Soc.
 Children's Muslin Guinnps, in tucked and embroidery trimmed, sizes to If years-Very Special at 75c and aec.
 CHldren's Chambray Dresses, pink light and dark blue, sizes 2, and 4 years. regular $1.50 quality-Today oec.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-21
uncIaimed letters.

The list of unclaimed letters at the Norwich postof1ice for the week ending May 21, 1910, follows: Mrs. Cynthia Al len, MT. R. M Buble, Edward Brothers, Manuel Gonsalves, Agostfne Donadia, E. M. Hill, Robert Hunter, Val La france, Miss H. F. Matthews. Mrs. Ju- lian Mazeau, Andrew Radell, Sancw Panna Regina, Mrs. Edwin B. Rogers, Danley Will.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-21
Art Department
 (Center Room

Stamped articles. such as Bureau Covers. Brown Linen Centerpieces. Heavy Linen Squares, Bags, Sofa Pillows, Corset Covers, IS and 22-inch White Centerpieces, value soc to SIPS -Today's choice 25c and soc.
 Hand Enbroidered Linen Colored, Round and Square Table Covers. in colored embroidery, value s2.9S-Today Special $1.93.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-21
Mems Wear

Summer Wash Four in Hands, in a large variety of patterns, including all white, white with colored panels, also embroidery dots in coIors and the plain colors, regular value 25c-Today Special f9c.
 Mems Crochet Four-in-Hand Ties large assortment of plain and fancy colorings-Special 21c each.
 Boys Negligee Shirts, made of fine quality percale. with attached cuffs. slightly soiled. sizes 12 to 14. regular soc goods-Today 39c each.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-21
SONS OF VETERANS.

At it's meeting last Monday night at the Buckingham Memorial, Commander A. O. Fairbanks presiding, Sedgwick Der of six applications and will have them ready for initiation at the meet ing next Monday evening. The camp was also in consultation with the G.. A. R. post committee regarding Me
 morial day, arranging details for the day in which the Sons of Veterans will assist in the decorations and otherwise.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-21
(6asement) KitchenWare Department

Bon-Ami, usually 1Oc-Today 7c. swift's Naphtha Soap. SC bars-To- day, for 25c.
 Brooms of good quality, actual value 65c-TodayI 45c each.
 Wool Wall Busters. lambs wool, washable, value 75c-Today 5ac.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-21
UNITED WORKMEN.

The fraternal carpet bowling league season in New London and Groton will close week after next. In this league are the respective teams of Thames lodge No. 13, A. o. U. w, of Groton, Royal Arcanum lodge of New London and Clan Cameron of New London. Last Tuesday night the United Work mems team was defeated in a game 15. This places the Arcanums secure ly in first place The closing game of the season will be between the Clan Camerons and the United Workmen. Up to last Tuesday night the Thames team had won g games, the Camerons Il and the Arcahums IA. Thames lodge won the first series of the fraternal lea que games, so has 1aurels to boast
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-21
Wash Goods

Dress Ginghams, the best quality, select any pattern from our stock, value 121ac and 15c-Today 10c yard.
 Soisettes short lengths, all colors, permanent finish and lustre, value 25c a yard-Today 12Lac yard.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-21
Rara siaht for Texans.

For its size the town of Hempstead has as big cemetery as any of them, and quite number of the occupants thereof died a natural death.-Hous- ton Post.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-21
Important Inducements in Suits. Coats. Dresses, Etc.

Women's and Misses Wool Suits all the favored colors, nicely tailored coats, satin lined, Haifues up to $17.50 Today $12-5o.
 Women's Rain and Utility Coats, 5G- inches long, in different colors and styles-SPecial $11.5o-
 Women's Medum Length Coats, black and tan coverts, scarcely two alike; value up to s15.0o-Today $fo.oo. e Children's Coats in a variety of styles and colors. to F years-Today choice $500.
 Fine assortment of Women's Silk Dresses, in all the new effects and colors; materials, Taffeta, Messaline Foulards, Pongee, etc.-S15.00 and up.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-21
(Third FIoor) Big Price Reductions On Millinery

Women's Trimmed Hats, large as- sort1nent trimmed with flowers and ribbons, value $3.9s and $4.sS-Today's choice $1.98-
 Women's Trimmed Hats, all up-to- date styles, milan and net, value $500 to ss.00-Today, $3.98.
 WoJnen's New Sailor Hats, black. white, burnt. value s1.50-Today 75c.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-21
oxerIooksd the Ocean.

The establishment of a free bath house by the city shows that some of our great monopolists have strangely overlooked the ocean.-N. Y. Ameri- can
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-21
PYTHIAN SISTERS.

Clover temple. No. g. conducted a well attended evening of whist on Monday last in Pythian hall, making an enjoyable social occasion. Cake and cocoa were served after the play and the results of the games turned in the following prize winners: Firsts, Mrs Amburn 40 half dozen handker- chiefs; Edward Daily, AT, pair of cuff links; seconds, Miss Clabby, 39. a set of beauty pins; H. J. Clements, 40, a necktie; cancellations, Mrs Lewis and Robert McKiernan.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-21
Glove Specials

Women's Elbow-length Silk Gloves, black and gray-Today 59c.
 Women's Chamoisette 2-clasp Gloves Today Pic pair.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-21
Patten oettina conservative.

As Patten some time ago announced that he had enough, his presence in the exciting proceedings over cotton must be for the benefit of his health. Boston Herald.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-21
Purser of Steamer Chelsea.

Edward Beullefeur, who has been freight clerk at the local office of the Norwich and New York Propeller com pany, has been advanced to the posi- tion of purser on the, steamer Chelsea
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-21
Dress Goods

Black and White Shepherd Check Suitings, three sizes, 50 inches wide, regular soc quelity-Todav 33c per yard.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-21
W. M. c. A. ANNIVERSARY.

Secretaries from Prominent Cities of the State Will Preach in Churches Sunday Morning, With Union Service at Trinity Methodist Church in the Evening = Ex- Governor Utter of Rhode Island to Speak.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-21

The salary of lieutenant general of the United States army is $11,000.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-21
Silks

S5-inch wide Black Taffeta. rich lus- trous color-Today Special 67c per yard.
Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-21
Opportunity to Supply Your Linen Wants at a Tidy Saving in Price

All Linen Hehstitched Napkins reg ular value $2.OO a dozen-Today esc dozen.
 72-inch Bleached Damask. all linen, value S9c a yard-To oday 6ec a yard. 22-inch Napkins to match, value $2.50 a dozen-Today $1.79.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-12-25

able Easter morn. Through another
door. even lower. the pilgrim reaches
the place where the Lord was laid.
From the ceiling depend memorial
lamps and every detail of the tomb
in Jerusalem is reproduced. even to
the famous silver panel by Raphael.
representing the Resurrection. Above
the Sepulchre. as already explained,
IS Mount Calvary, the altar being a
replica OF the one I'm Jerusalem.
Under the church at Mount St.
Sepulchre are two underground
chapels. one being a representation
Of the Crotto Of Nazareth and the
other Of the Grotto Of Bethlehem. In
the aforementioned are held the spe-
ciaI services on Christmas morning.
The two grottos are connected BY
means Of an underground passage
which to all appearances duplicates
the Catacombs of Rome. and which
has at its central point a crypt in
imitation of the ancient sepulchral
chambers where an altar was erected
over the tomb Of some eminent
martyr. From this crypt another un-
derground corridor leads to the sub
terranean Chapel of the Poor Souls
which is intended for funeral serv
ices. Several stone stairways lead
from these underground shrines to
the church above. and these are al
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-12-25

ways crowded on Christmas morning
with a fortunate few from the as
sembled congregation. for only frao-
ton Of the whole number Of specta-
tors I'm the church are able 20 get
within sight OF hearing OF the climax
70 the Observance which takes place
in the grotto.
The underground shrine, before
which is held the solemn service in
the early hours Of Christmas Day.
occupies. primarily, a semicircular
niche between two Of the stairways
leading to the church above. a silver
star is set i'm the marble Of the floor
ing precisely like the one that in
Bethlehem marks the spot where the
Lord was born. Above burn votive
lamps that are never eXtinguished
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-12-25

and through the cooperation Of the
members Of the Crusade for the
Holy Land countrywide associa-
ton for the rescue and preservation
of the holy shrines Of Palestine.
In view. therefore. Of the slgnl-
fcance Of Mount st. Sepulchre. &c is
em.nently fitting that this institution
should shelter the only replicas I'm
the New World Of the shrines at the
fountain-head OF Christianity. and
that &c should be the scene each
Christmas OF rites. Identical 70 the
smallest detail. with those which take
place az the same hour at the site Of
the stable where Jesus first opened
his eyes upon the world. Indeed. this
chapel and monastery was con-
strUcted with special reference TO the
reproduction Of thee scenes and cere-
monies - the latter an invariable
custom each year since the friars
took up their present abode.
The Franciscans at Mount St Sc
pulchre lead a quiet and more or less
secluded life. but It seems a pity that
tidings OF their doinEs have not ere
this been carried TO people who are
not reached by the leaflets and the
yearly almanac in which they chroni-
Gle the progress Of their cause. When
its attractions become more generally
known thousands Of visitors will
turn their steps toward what is now
the mecca Of hundreds. To countless
Americans who despair Of ever hav-
ing an opportunity to visit the Holy
Land. It will prove a distinct boon
this opportunity to view the literal
reproduction Of the shrines OF Pales-
tine And that the representation Is
faithful there is every guarantee, for
the architect spent sufficient time in
/ Palestine 10 become familiar with
every detail Of the subject. Similarly
| is there satisfaction in witnessing
one Of the Christmas morn pageants.
] ANA AAa ass At tAh'H VI 10 Fdi alANA "
the current enactment in Bethlehem
is found in the fact that almost every
one Of the frlars who participate has
spent years in Palestine and took
part repeatedly in similar services
az Bethlehem.
The chapel in which the Christmas
service Is held. and which is even 20
day too small TO accommodate The
throngs that are not deferred from
attending by the isolated location Of
the unusual hour. is in the shape Of
a hve-fold cross. the large cross form
ing the main body OF the church and
the small crosses being represented
by the chapels. This cross. symbolic
o. the Eve wounds OF our Lord, ap
pears again and again at Mount st
Sepulchre, and a representation OF
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-12-25

Christmas Observance at Mount St
SeDulchre. 20 IS. necessary TO know
something Of the history Of the Fran
ciscan Brothers. and more especially
% look back 20 the beginning a dozen
years ago OF this community Of the
order. For more than seven hundred
years the FrsDciscaus have been I'm
possession OF almost all those places
IN the Holy Land which are most
dear % all believers in the Christian
reliEion-the spot where Jesus was
born IN Bethlehem. the site OF the
humble home Of the Holy Family IN
Nazareth. the Holy Sepulchre. and
others. Indeed. one OF the most inn
portant functions or the members Of
this order IS that Of keepers OF the
holy places" although the general
American public probably knows OF
the Franciscans best through their
activities as missionaries - New
World evangelization that had its
beginnings not only fin those portions
Of North America settled by the
epanlards-as witness the history OF
the famous Franciscan missions In
California-but IN the whole region
along the North Atlantic Coast
The Franciscans have a number Of
monasteries or houses Of the order In
various parts Of the United States
located in or near more than half a
dozen OF our principal cities but the
community at Mount st. Sepulchre,
A. Brookland. IN the District OF
Columbia. IS unique in its intimate
association with Franciscan interests
I'm the Holy Land. Indeed. 70 might
be denominated he'American branch
/ Office" OF the Franciscan organization
/ and activities IN Palestine The
church and monastery at Mount st
/ sepuIchre are known officially as
/ the Chapel and College Of the Holy
Land. and the 30 monks who make
ND this community are designated
tho Fathers Of the Holy Land. Here
are educated the young men who are
to 70 70 the Holy Land as guides and
missionaries. the recruits Of the ordei
who are destined 90 live and work ir
the country which was once the hom'
OF Jesus. Here are located, too. tn
headquarters and business Offices o
/ The Commissariat Of the Holy Land
a LEGALLY organized corporation which
IS authorized by law 20 receive be
quests and donations OF all kind
made for the purpose Of commemora
tive and restorative work at the hol!
places in Palestine. These money OF
ferings. # may be added. com
through various channels. but priu
cipally through the medium Of Al
annual collection taken one Sunda
each year in ali Catholic churches
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day or night. from one end Of the
year 10 the other. A large marble
slab forms the altar table. and in the
niche is a relief figure Of the infant
Jesus. How faithful is the whole re-
production Of this historic spot IN
Bethlehem is attested by the repro
duction Of the stone bench wherein
the Turkish sentinels sit. At one
side is a cavern followed in the rock
and reached by descending a couple
Of steps This is the Place OF the
Manger. where the infant Jesus was
laid. Here is the representation Of
the wooden manger set in the nook
in the rock and made TO serve as the
cradle OF the Christ child. because
there was no room for his parents
at the Inn. Hither it was that the
three wise men came. and the place
where they knelt is marked by an
altar known as the Altar Of the Wise
Men.
The ceremony. which attracts peo-
pie from widely separated sections Of
the United States 10 Mount St Sepul-
chre in the early hours OF Christmas
Day. had its inception away back in
1923. when St. Francis. founder OF
the order of Franciscans. being in
Rome. obtained the permission Of the
Pope to honor the Feast of the Ma
ffvffv in uovpf way Accordingly
I he journeyed to a mountain village,
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-12-25

in Venetian mosaic forms the pave
ment Of the church. The central aisle
OF the large cross has, at the en-
trance Of the church. a portico which
supports a gallery, while a. the other
end is the sanctuary. the point OF at
traction for which the whole struc-
ture has been arranged. The whole
arrangement OF the interior is made
ND OF rows upon rows Of columns
and arches and this. combined with
the decorative scheme in white and
yellow. and the use Of the symbolic
cross. produces a dignifed and artis-
tic ensemble.
The most important feature OF the
church proper is the sanctuary. for
here is located the Holy Sepulchre.
precisely as e exists in Jerusalem.
and from which the church takes its
name. Two marble stairways, one
on either side of It, lead 20 Mount
Calvary. which forms the high altar
of the church. A low door. set be
tween two ornamental panels, leads
20 the outer room of the tomb. In
the middle Of this, supported by a
low pedestal. there is a stone called
the Stone Of the Angel. the original
OF which tradition AYERS is a frag
ment Of the very stone on which the
Messenger Of Heaven rested when he
gave the glad tidings on that memoir
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-12-25

HTHOULD you find Christmas
inspiration in an observ-
AAH anco Of the hallowed holi-
w day 90 once the most
novel and the most sol
emily significant OF all religious
ceremonies attendant upon the mo
msntous anniversary Then come,
Go 20 bethlehem" with the Fran
-l-rrn Friars AZ Mount St Sepulchre.
10 fsa ceremony the like OF which
cannot be witnessed anywhere else
on tho whole American Continent
end. yet more interesting. r. the cir
~umutanoe that this spectacle. which
f- .n progress from midnight until
nearly dawn on Christmas morning.
f- Tho exact counterpart Of Ike
-9mmemorative service that is held
mo- the same hour at tho birthplace
% our Savior IN the holy Land
Aside. however. from all c0nsidera-
ions OF tho unique and the pictur-
prque. the midnight service stMount
ST. sopuIchre appeals 20 the emotional
through fts compelling beauty. A spec
tator need not be a Catholic nor even a
churchroer % be stirred by IT'S mes
SAGE % head and heart 10 might al
most DO said that an appreciation
of this tribute % the coming Of the
Christ is not dependent upon a knowi-
edge OF Bible history. but slight
familiarity with tho lore OF Palestine
f- desirable. because this impressive
ushering IN OF Christmas morn is. in
reality. a historic pageant or drama
an enactr emit ss full OF meaning IN
f-4 way rs the famous Passion Play
that has been the mecca OF Europe
this year
Going % Bethlehem" is a process
SION % monks following a midnight
mass at the church at Mount St
serul-hre-seat Of the most famous
monastery reared IN the Rev World
b~ tho Franciscan Brothers. Only
Instead o. merely reversing the
areIcs OF the church. as does the ordi
nary religious procession. this annua
march OF the friars terminates under
rrouud IN the Crotto Of Bethlehem
where special services are held be
fore a shrine. precisely like the on
that I'm Bethlehem marks the spo
where our Lord was born II Is
ceremony which would be imprea
sivo under almost any suitable
conditions and with the environment
OF q surprisingly beautiful archi
tectural setting. the signihcance o
the midnight hour. the costumes an
personality Of the monks and ~
compartment ~ n strong choru
of male voices &c takes on a rcverer
tlal meaning that IS bound 20 NOV
the most coidiy curious
TO come into sympathy with IN