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netwned explorer an incentive to deeds of virtue. He emlllates his forbear- ance, his courage iil the hour of ad- versity. his reliance on divine assist ance in all his undertakings.
 Our knight does not lack other sources of inspiration. Among the ex- ample of the early pioneers in Ameri- ca. When the cross was raised by Genoas son on the shores of the vest ern hemisphere, it pointed the way for an army of missionaries who saw a fertile field for labor in the cause of religion in the new land. The>Knights of Columbus is essentially a Catholic organization; Catholic in it's ritual, in it's teachings and in it's traditions.
 It takes just pride in the glorious history of the church on the American continent. It notes the fact that the ss fnpathy of a Catholic monk, sup nienlented by the treasures of Cath ''Eic queen, made the voyage of Cos mnlbus possible. Great were the sac rinces in the cause of humanity by the griests travelled the wilderness and converted the sayages and made dis coyeries which led to further coloniza- tien. Long before the Puritans land ad atfPlymouth, the Domanicans, Iranciscans and Jesuits evangelized very Indian village. the cross tow cred
 Deriving his inspiration from such sources, the Catholic knight, living in conformity to the laws of God, in- seoved and enlarged in his moral and intellectual character, aids the prog ress of the individual, the progress of society, the expansion of the mind and faculties of man. He stands with his fellow knights blocking the way. re- tardlng the progress of infideIity. im- morality, the disregard for religion that is threatening to sap the founda- tions of our domestic and national life. He, like the knight of old, has placed wornanhood on 8 lofty pedestal. He tells her that she over whose mar riage the Catholic church has set her sacramental hand. is Q queen that can never be dethroned, from whose brow no hand can pluck the naagnifi- cent crown of the pure Christian wife and Christian mother. He stands for cleaner. purers literature the spread of Catholic doctrine the establish
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Incidents in Society


 Miss Amy Cogswell of Lincoln ave- nue is spending several weeks in New York.
 Mrs. Gardiner Greene of Sachem ter race entertained at cards Wednesday afternoon. l. Mrs. B. P. Learned of Broadway has as her guest Miss Mary Ely of Wal tham, Mass. Mir. and Mrs Waiter H. Gallup of Broadway have been spending part of the week in Boston.
 Miss Dorethy MacClenathan of Lin- coin avenue is spending few weeks in East Orange, N. J.
 Miss Nellie Loring has returned frein Providence, where she has been the guest of Mrs. Amy for number of days.
 Miss Sibyl Morgan, who has been at her home on Washington street for & brief stay, has returned to Laselle seminary, Auburndale. Mass.
 The Monday Afternoon Bridge club met this week with Miss Mary F. Rich . ards at her home on Broadway. TNire 2 tables were played. The prizes ern- broidered guest towels, were won by Miss Mahel s. Webb. Mrs. Tben Learn ed and Miss Louise B. Meech.
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FUNERALS.
Mrs. Emil .Lanae.

At 2 o'clock Friday afternoon the funeral of Mrs. Emil Lange was held from the home of her son-in-la.w, Emil Weiman, in Poauetanuck, there being many in attendance, and a handsome array of flowers The services were conducted by Rev. W. F. White of the Ledyard Congregational church. The bearers were Frank Brewster, Charles Barale, Carl and Paul Weiman, the last two being grandchildren of the de- ceased. Burial was in the Poquetan- uck cemetery, where compittal ser vice was read. Undertaken Gager was in charge of the arrangements,
 Mrs. John Hill.
 Friday afternoon at o'clock Rev J. G. Luddington of Quaker Hill con- ducted a prayer service over the re- mains of Mrs. John Hill at her late home on the Harland road. relatives and friends being in attendance. The body will be sent to Meriden on ths S.10 train this morning by Church & Allen. where a service will he held in the Episcopal church. and where burial will take place.
 Mrs. David LeWden.
 At Trinity Episcopal church Friday afternoon the funeral of Mrs. David Lowden was held, the services being conducted by Rev. J. E1dred Brown There was a number of hera1 ferns Burial was in the West Plain ce1ne- tery, where a conanlittal service was read. Church &s Allen had charge o1 the arrangements.
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the world. We Catholics are proud of our order and under it man finds himself estimated for what he is worth. All men stand on common ground and share in common citizenship. He said in looking over the large audi ence that he had often regretted that they couldn't give the women the third degree. Gaughter.) 1t is a great in fluence to have the women here Ev- cry son and husband should belong to the order.
 There were hardships when the or ganization was started twenty eight years ago, but they had their heart in the work Like Washington and Lin coin in their work they did not ap- preciate the entire benefits to be ob- tained from the organization.
 It is our duty to put our shoulders to the wheel and leave something that those who are to come will be proud of. You should have a membership of 400 or zoo in this city. Con- recticut should come back and take the lead the start. We must be enthused with the work. The obstacles should not be thought of until reached and in our lifework we should strive tp leave the world better than when We entered it. The Knights of Columbus is not or ganized in a defensive way. We have no desire to become a narrow clique. Our ambitions are nobler than such lines would permit. Our benefits are what all can enjoy. There is that which will benefit everyone in this great organization, which has gained 250,000 members in 29 years It has spread to Canada and France, England and Germany want it. It has been thought better, however to have slow, sure and helpful growth We are not seeking members but we have that to give members which will make them haftaT citizens 1f is 1a- ization, founded on excellent princi- ples We sometimes feel hurt as a Catholic body when we hear talk of, restricting emigration but if we are to continue our growth we must not turn away the eInigrants. They are necessary, causing the American to move to a higher planes They furnish the basis of the fine citizenship so much. desired The principles are@first of all that the man who is the best citizen is the best citizen and best Knight of GelumbuA
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SUCCESSFUL ENTERTAINMENT
 HY MEMS LEAGUE.
Proceeds to Assiat Boy Scout. Mcvs- nnent in Addition to League Work.

The Mems league of the Second Con- gregationai church presented a very successful entertainment Friday even- ing, one which was enthusiastically received by the large number present
 The affair was under the direction Eeeale, Rev. H. J. Wyckofff, and J. H. Isarrabee. They provided the following the following programmes: Selection by crchcstra; Thirty Minutes of Bewild- ering Mysteries, Herr Prof. Daubbler; orchestra selection; monologue, Uncle .Josphss Visit to New York, Cal Stew art. Jr.: romantic sketch, Long Dis tance, by Harry Desmond; selection by orchestra
 W. J. Banfeld as Herr Professor Dauhbler made divers objects appear, disappear, and performed wondrous Illusions however, and he got good hand. The monOlogue, Uncle Josh's Visit to New York, was given by Rev. H. J. Wyckoff (Cai. Stewart Jr.), who related Uncle Joshs adventures in 9 very humorous manner The lines were original with the pastor, and the act called forth due recognition- The TO- mantle sketch, Long Distance, was done to & turn by Noah Lncas (Harry DesmonO. The act showed the per- sistent efforts of a young man to get in connection by telephone with cer- tain young lady, of whom he had lost track, and in his attempts to locate her he 'phoned all over the country, only finally to be directed to 8 hotel within a few blocks of where he was talking. MT. Lucas. telephone talk was done with unusual ability, and at the conclusion of his sketch he re- ceived well merited applause. The music during the evening was furnish ed by McCords orchestra. Ice cream was sold during intermission, and met with ready sale. being in charge of John H. Sherman.
 The proceeds will be devoted par- tially to aiding the Boy Scouts of the church, the remainder to go into the treasury of the Mems league.
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True patriotism cannot be divorced rom true religion and survive. There never was true government by atne- ists. If they are false to their God now can they be true to their coun-
 IT wish to congratulate this organ 1xation on it's activity and am pleas- ed to know there is so much enthuei- Asm here and so much to accomplish
 Look over the statistics of the Knights of Columbus and note with pride the standing of the order. on the insurance side. Every policy is 2 for dollar
 In the west there is a big growth in the order. There should be a big increase in the east and I look for a big advance here next year. Let there be enthusiasm through the year. We have duty to perform in connection with the church. We are tho leading Catholic organization and if you are going to. remain good citizens stand by the stars and stripes, your church, and clergy. iApplause.)
 I'll Change the Thorns to Roses was sung in fine voice by Joseph Sheridan. which met with hearty approval.
 Ewdard T. Burke Speaks.
 Edward T. Burke was heard with much interest in his address. being interrupted frequently by applause. He said:
 To one versed in the classics. the word knight is associated with the age of chivalsg. the Knights of the Round Table, and Arthurs court Knight hood was attained in those days only after severe tests. The crusaders af- forded a vent for the energy of chiv- airy They marched to the Holy Land fought for the tomb of Christ. and saved the life of Christianity.
 The Knight of Columbus, the knight of the twentieth century, is engaged in crusade, enrolled under the stand ard of the cross. He draws his in spiration from Gods holy laws. char ity illuminates his pathway; and the ideals that he seeks to attain are con formity to the teachings of Christ the love and favor of his fellowman He has taken for a model the illustri- ous Columbus. He tries to derive from the study of the life of the re-
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 As the last speaker. Rev ". A. Keefe of Voluntown worthy lecturer, was enthusiastically received. He said the Knights of Columbus Is es- sontially Catholic and ArnAftcan or- to the people the principles of Eathz olicism and the principles of h3norable Catholic American citixennhib. The part the Catholic church has played in various ways in discovery explorA- ton, building up and inaintaininE ouI government h an inspiring story
 Our church was at the altar rail when Columbus prepared for the his toricf journey across the Atlantic. He referred to the start of that trip and the acts during and after the voyage His motive was that he might teach the doctrines Of our church to a new land. Ills first act was to plant ths standard of the church when he land cd, teaching a lesson of ThankAgivinG for a great act successfully accom- plished. Others came and made ex- plorations, named rivers and set uF
 The Knights of Columbus have chos- en practical method of keeping prominent the names of Catholic ex- plorers and saints by naming the councils after them. Side by side with the schools hospitals and unities the Catholic heroes founded other means for the betterment of -hur manity.
 The Knights of Columbus would teach the inspiring story of the early Catholic heroes. The first newspaper was printed in Mexico by Catholie bishop.
 He referred to the early settlement of many important cities and inspir- ing historical incidents, in which Catholics took an important part. Or land and sea during the days of tria and tribulation, our heroes were fouui everywhere. We now find our church still standing, inspiring others. as sht did Columbus to fight against tht great scourge of divorce and anarchy
 The Knights of ColuWbus are bring. ing together several hundred thousand who stand as a bulwark to fight thu good fight with the archbishop. bishcp' and priests in every parish.
 ;. He closed amidst loud and long ap. plause.
 The large audience was then inviteS to the large room below, where thu Wauregan house served Q buffet luncl which was thoroughly enjoyed. Return being made to the hall dane ing was enjoyed for the remainder O the evening. the Cadillac orchestra furnishing the music.
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REllsoNAl.

Mrs. Maria L Button who has been threatened with pneumonia is much Improved and able to be about.
 MT and Mrk Henry .. Colt of Ps- noRscot street. are Go remove to Hay Woodvflle to live with Mrs. Coit' $ mother.
 Albert Chappeu Of Hartford and Mrs. Alice Chappel1 Alien and chil- dren from Norwich. were recent guests of MT. and Mrs E. R. Chappell in Coventry.
 Raymond c. Brittfn returned to Palmer Mass, Wednesday, after spending the day with his parents on Dunham street. MT. Brittin is enl- ployed as telegraph operator by the Q. N. R. R. His many friends here wish him success in his new work
 Local friends of Mrs Margaret Sul- ltvan of Hartford, for many yeara a resident of Norwich. will be interested to learn that her daughter, Miss Tes- sic Sullivan, who has been a patient in St. Francis hospital. Hartford. for several weeks, suffering with appendi- citis, is now at her home. and is rap idly recovering.
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NEW LONDON HAS A $1o,ooo FIRE.
lawrepee Thsatsr Building Burned Out -Fire Discovered at One This Morning.

The Lawrence black in Bank street, New London, containing the Lawrence theater, was discovered afire at one o'clock this morning by a person go- ing through the alley near by, who saw smoke coming through the windows. An alarm was turned in and the fire men. worked an hour and a half be- fore they had it under control.
 The fire seemed to start in the front of the gallery, but the cause is not known. 1t being thought it may have resulted from a cigarette butt It crept to the stage and also burned un- der the roof quite badly. It is thought the damage will be in the neighborhood of $1o,0 900.
 The .theater opened on Wednesday with a stock company to run into the summer. and on Friday night had the largest audience of the season. The trunks of the twelve members of the stock company were taken out but the people are now out of job. There is an insurance on the building, furni ture and scenery, which are badly damaged.
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TESTED HYDRANTs AND
 INVESTIGATED GATES.
Secured Flow of Hydranta to Deter
 mine Pressurs-Dusy Morning and Afternoon.

|. Friday morning c. R. Barker of the National Board of Fire Underwriters, with Chief stanton and five men, made tests of hydrants about the city. It required that number of men, as four fhydrants were opened at once, there being a guage on the fifth which reg istered every fifteen seconds showing the pressure which was being obtained. Mr. Barker made notes of the regis trations and later will figure out the pressure for his report.
 In the afternoon, with employees of the water department, he investigated the gates of the water mains in the city. this having been arranged with Superintendent Corkery of the depart ment. The locations were pointed out for his benefit MT. Barker is expect ing one or more men here very soon to assist him in other work he being practically through with what he can do alone
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Sawdust Was Afre.

At 4.45 o'clock Friday afternoon fire was discovered in the sawdust pile at the woodward in Durkee lane and the Central fire station was notified. It was quickly put out with chemical. On Thursday morning at S.20 o'clock, chemical company No. went to the house corner of High and Mt. Pleas ant street and put out a chimney fire which caused no damage. Chief John Murphy of the police department owns the house.
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VhiiB Cross councips $ Anniversary
on Work Of Order Heard With Deep Interest Lunch and Dancing.

One of the most successful celebra- tions which White Cross council No. IS, K of C., ever held was that of Friday evening, when the twenty sixth anniversary of it's institution was oh- served at st. Mary's hail. which was filled with members and their friends, all the seats on the floor and in fhe gallery being occupied.
 The plans hstd been carefully looked after by the committee of arrange
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ment of Catholic schools, orphan asy- lums and hospitals. He knows and breaches that the Catholic church is the most important of all religious institutions to the peace and harmony of this country. Thus the knight makes his influence felt in every pulse of American society, whether in the workshop. or the forum, in science or art, on the bench orin the pulpit
 A particularly pleasing part of the programme were the solos by T. T. Brady Of AIt.s Pleasant council of Bos ton. who sang the Minstrel Boy. and
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Death of ceorae Butler.

in Preston at o'clock Friday even ing. The deceased. resided at Norwich Town and was a well known gardener here for many years. He was native of Ireland and never married. He leaves two nephews, J. Henry and Will liam Butler.
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Tempsra nee speaker tisre.

In addition to addressing the Sunday evening meeting at the Methodist church Sunday night under W. c. T. U. auspices. Mrs Emma Graves Dietrfck of Loclxport, N. Y.., will speak at par Tor meeting MondAy afternoon at the Second church. She is . prominent
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AUTO BUS RIDE
 TO JEWETT CITY.
The All Nights, Numbering Fifteen Couple, Had Merry Dance at Rioux Hall

Fifteen couple, known as the All Nights, left here at 7.30 Friday evening in Harris auto bus for Jewett City, where Rioux hall had been secured for the evening, and dancing was enjoyed for several hours. Dr. c. B. Capron furnishing the music on the piano. Refreshments were served and most delightful time enjoyed. They return ed at 1 o'clock. Those who had 1t in charge included John Bowne, Frank Wilson and Fred Friswell.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-02-18
MARGUERITE WULF
Awarded Monthly Prize in Design
 Department of Art School.

The monthly prize from the Mars F. Williams fund for excellence in the design department of the Norwich Ar school has been awarded to Miss Mar guerite Wulf.
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THERE is no advertising medium in Eastern Connections equal to The BuIs letin for business resultx
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Preston Bros.
 FRANKLIN -sQuARE.
MEN WANTED.

MEN WANTED.
 wages sss ts s6e T week ss Asto,no- bsle Wsrk-Theussn6s sf Jobs Wait inE for ts~pssent Mes in All Part. sf the Country.
 In addition 10 the immense number now in operation, about. 3o0, 500 Auto mobiles will he renufsctnred this gear men qualified to Sell Repair. Drive and Demonstrate Autatnebiies and Trucks. The Rochester Automobile School will cf these positions. without interferin 2 wi:h his present employmenf get him job and give-hIm an opportunity to Information wrfte ROCHESTER, AfT'fo- Mof1IE SCHOOL 1900 Church St. Rochester, N Y. feb1S
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Beautiful Spring is in sight and SO are our CarriaeeA Wagons and Harness.

Now, 1t is your privileve to rnaoa comparisons and get prioes. WS would consider it a faver to COG cur stock we ever had, that this locniityl demands, and represents the best WoxE of the factories. at the lowest prices,
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New models in ready to wear hats on exhibition. Mrs. C. F. Stanton. .--
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All those wishing their Hair Droou9& for the Charity Ball, Feb. 21pt, paonsS make appointment with Mrs. T.. s, Un- derwood, 51 Broadway. Phone 653-T
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Mills in the lower part of the county are busy producing birch extract, which brings in the market 35 cents an ounce
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A year ago Friday the election of Rt. Rev. J. J. Milan as bishop of Hart ford diocese was announced
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Connecticut former students and graduates were in New York Thurs day evening to attend the annual din- ner of the Oberlin association at the Hotel Manhattan.
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Physicians declare that a good fall of snow and a little steady cold eather would do much to free the air from grip germs.
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Litchfield grange has invited the state board of agriculture to hold it's all-day institute at the Grange hall on February 22.
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About the state Thursday was one of the coldest days of the winter, tenn peratures ranging as low as IS degrees and 20 degrees below zero.
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Balcony reserved seat tickets for the Charity ball may be had at the Wau- regan house. Front row 75 cents, second row 50 cents.-adv.
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VARI00s MGTTERs

Nsr~sd1k sssarday. Fsh. 1a is11.
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c. A. R. veterans recalled the fact that Friday was the anniversary of the day. in 1865, when General Sherman's s army entered Columbia. s. G.; and burned the city.
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The Mayors association of Connec- ticut will hold it's autumn meeting in Danbury next October. The June meeting will be held in New London.
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Manager John Walsh of the Nor wjch Free Academy baseball team will represent the school at q meeting of the directors of the Eastern Cennecti- cut HiRh School Baseball league whici, is to 'be held in she Y. M. c. A. in New London today (satuxday). Important business is expected to be transacted at todays session
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At the annual meeting of the Ossa- wan Mills company Thursday directors elected were: F. E. Fowler Middle town Emerson P. Turner and R. w. Perkins. The directors subsequently, elected these officers: President and treasurer, Emerson P. Turner; secre- tary, Augustus T. Sullivan.
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One of the leaders in the, crusade for the banishment of the common drinking cup from the public schools of the state is Supt F. H. Beede of New Haven, formerly of Willimantic.
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Connecticut school document. No. 9 contains q list of town school com mittees, boards of school visitors, boards of education and library direc- tors. Fe