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arc supposed to drink on picnic parties, whether it be water, much too cold to be comfortable in ones Little Nary or else the varieties of mixtures, brought in bottles, with wrappers prociaiming the contents to be refreshing. stimulat- ing and positively invigorating.
 All the reading matter on the outside sounds like a hair tonic advertisement and the "insides" taste like it!
 EXCUSE MUH!!
 Next time I want to go on a picnic I'll take a rocking chair out in our back yard and try to stimulate my poor, feeble brain into imagining that Mrs. Whites morning glory vine is an inpenetrable for est, and all the trees and shrubs outline . deep, dark. gorgeous scenic effect probably a ravine
 Another thing-have you noticed how 1t always rains at picnicss
 Especially Sunday school picnics?
 twill some one kindly tell me-will some one answer why" to quote our friend MT. Richard Carle, why all the caterpillars and bugs assemble in a. body as soon as they see in the papers that '.excursion rates'' to desirable picnic grounds are announced by railroads?
 And how they beat the crowds to the place-never by any manner of means car rying any lunch along, but canibal- like awaiting whom they may devour?
 I loathe to be bitten-by anything no matter how little bitty it is.
 I could meet death bravely in the tolls of a perfectly good boa constructor if had to--but, oh. Lord-a caterpillar!!!
 Of course, there's always somebody along who wants you to see the lovely wild flowers"
 Now, I like wildehowers collectively and individually, growing by the waters edge' but hate them cramped up in tight It,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-10
HOLDS MAN AND S
 WIFE "STRANGERha

New Orleans, May 9.-Husband am In Louisiana are strangers wh concerns the states right to the in ance tax. according to a supreme decision, rendered yesterday, and state is winner thereby.
 The court ruled that the state v collect the 5 per cent inheritance ts S3774, from Mrs. Page M. Baker, hS The state had appealed the case grounds that as she was not bl lation to her husband, it was oN that she came under the head oI stranger" and was therefore within meaning of the law. This view wa held. The state, however, was pay the costs in both courts. V
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-10

Except for my dislike of them, believe me, have nothing personal against pie mics.
 I wouldn't go to one even in the Gar den of Eden if I could help it.
 Sometimes you just have to do things that you loathe and despise.
 I have a theory-a fixed conviction, I think would probably be nearer the truth-that it was the picnic" way of liv- ing that really caused all the trouble between our first parents-MonsieurA Adam and Madame Eve.
 Aside from my utter loathing of hard boiled eggs, and all the 57 varieties of pickles. I detest the things that people
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-10

Her daughter, Miss Felicia Streit. who assisted her, was in coral marquisette.
 Among the invited guests were Mrs J.. H. Porter, Mrs Willard Wilson. Mrs. w.. A. Curry, Mrs. Elliott Carper, Miss Dor othy Johnson, Miss Cary Johnson, Miss Nell Harris, Miss Jamie Harris, Mrs. Reid Lawson, Miss Jean Ballenger, Mrs. David Fox, Mrs. Dunbar Sibley, Mrs John Cowles Crouch, Mrs. J. w. Wal lace, Mrs. J. w. Savage, Mrs Richard son,s Mrs. George Hughes, Mrs. McDayid, Mrs. Woodall, Mrs. Mackey, Mrs. Charles Ungerman, Mrs. Henry Howze, Mrs. w. P. McAdory, Mrs. A. c. Howze, Mrs. Charles Leeper, Mrs c. M. Tardy, Miss Mary Tardy, Mrs. J. F. Haver, Mrs. R. A. Lewis. Mrs Dewey, Mrs. N. H. Burt, Mrs. T. c. Cairns, Mrs. Joseph Estes, Mrs. Roberts, Mrs. Jones G. Moore, Mrs. Nat Mewhinney, Mrs. F. w. Dixon. Mrs. J. H. Eddy, Mrs. Banks Miss Mary George Cruikshank, Miss Sarah Neill, Miss Ruth Gaudin, Miss Margaret Car ter of Atlanta, Mrs. Chester Vim, Mrs. Williams and Mrs. E. B. Evans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-10

Threshold" or 'The Creators or some other book that you really like in the glare of the midday sun, with picnic peo- pie screeching and screaming and yelling bloody murder about the scenery" and the 'blue skies" and the golden sum- set"
 It would be like kneelng in the Marble Palace to say ones prayers.
 Then to get back to that rain" we were talking about.
 Jupiter Pluvius is always an invited
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-10
NOTES AND PERSONALS

A locality which joins much natural beauty to enterprise and civic pride is Boyles. One of the popular and influen- tial women of that community is Mrs F. B. Erwin, whose photograph appears on this page of The Age-Herald. She is the wife of the principal of the Boyfes school of which she is the primary teach CT. She is also a leading spirit in the church and Sunday school work of the place.
 Mrs. R. Y. Saunders of Athens, Ala, is the house guest of Mrs. D. M. Drennen for a few days.
 MT. and Mrsh Sydney Johnston Bowie have begun the erection of lovely home near the Country club, which they ex- pect to occupy before the end of sum- mer.
 Mrs Vincent Ferguson plans to leave early In June for Atlantic City and other points on the eastern coast, to be absent for some time.
 MT. and Mrs. Henry R. Gray have planned to spend the next few months in travel. They will leave next month to attend the graduation exercises of their son, Henry Gray, Jr., from the Hill school
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-10
LOCKWOOD CLUB
 ELECTS OFFICERS

The final meeting of Edgewpod club was held at the home of Mrs. Jack Adams Friday afternoon. The following off cers were elected: Mrs. J. H. Wallace, president Mrs. T. s. L. Basoel, vice pres ident: Mrs Wilbur Atkinson, secretary and treasurer Mrs. T. L. Hill, director; Mrs H. H. Shell. ortheopist, Mrs J. R. McWane, chairman membership commit tee. The subject of next years study will be New Things at Home and broad"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-10
New Style Bank Robbery

New Orleans, May 9.-Clad only as Bradford P. Walker, was disco early this morning attempting to into the Teutonia Bank and Trust pany through the slylight. When tioned Bradford appeared to have drinking heavily and could give n, son for his actions. He was badl about the hands and feet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-10
BY DOLLY DALRYMPLE

tie punches in feverish hands that don't want them except for gathering as an idle hour occupation.
 To pluck those dear little mountain daisies and Cherokee roses is like highway robbery--it isn't murder, exactly, but 1t comes pretty nearly sacking a temple for the woods were Gods first temple.
 There's always some old bore in a pie nic party who says:
 Be sure to bring that book you were telling me about along, and we can get off in the woods and read it. Won't that be lovely?"
 Imagine reading "The Dweller on the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-10
---sss--7--7-7---------- Willson Will Play Taft

Washington, May Ex-Governor Wills of Kentucky is coming to washingt
 next week to play golf with Preside Taft. The President challenged the gt ernor some time ago and today he I ceived the acceptance from Kentuck The match probably will be played { the Chevy Chase links May 20
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-10
Cant. Austin Knight Promoted

Washington. May 9.-Presidenf Ts sent to the Senate today the nominate of Capt. Austin M. Knight to be k rel admiral. over the protest of Secret ary the Navy Meyer, Captain Knight V hs a quilted by courtmartial of responEibili for the sinking of the monitor Puritan Hampton Roads.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-10
MRS. HAROLD SAMSON
 GIVES A RITFFET LUNCHEON

One of the pleasant events of yester- day was a buffet luncheon at which Mrs. Harold Samson entertained a few of her friends very informally at her home. The occasion was most interesting one and presided over with the grace that Mrs. Samson always delighted hostess.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-10
MRS. WILLIAM STREET
 GIVES AN INDIAN BRIDGE

Wigwams. tepees, gay-colored blankets and Indian relics were employed by Mrs.
 William Streit in the decorations for her attractive bridge party yesterday after noon. She entertained at home on
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-10

hot enough to boil lobster. and turned, into your downy couch, you dream all night about when the "Dryads' fled and why, and then in your dreams some body says, or have you awakened and an- swered the question ~ourself:
 Tt was the first Surr2ay school picnic that make them pick up their skirts and skip from the woods."
 But the amazing part of the whole thing is this:
 Two weeks after such an experience the self-same person is perfectly willing, nay, "de-lghted,' to undergo another such outing
 Statistics show that the average person, every summer of his life, goes to at least six such affairs.
 How quickly does the sponge of Time Wipe yesterdays picnic's from our sev-
 eral minds"
 We can't even remember how terrible q hard boiled egg Is until we have met 1t face to face again. and then, alas! 1t Is too late.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-10
EVENTS OF TODAY

Miss Mary George Greene will enter tain the Bachelor Girls and few addi- tional guests at o'clock tea at her home on South Eleventh avenue.
 The afternoon lecture of Dr. Edward Howard Griggs will take place at the High school auditorium at 3:SO o'clock.
 Dr. Edward Howard Griggs will pre- sent his evening lecture at the High school auditorium at S:30 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-10
COLEM MAN-LEE

Mr. James E. Lee of Leesdale an- nounces the engagement of. his daughter. Etta Magnolia, to MT. John Amos Cole man of Devereaux, Ga. The wedding will be at Devereaux in June.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-10
Blue Ribbop<
rnand

The big demand foy> e Ribbon Vanil- Ia and Lemon Ext1 was created by the extracts themsf a Quality always wins. Pure, stY slicious.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-10
Dolly Wdxes Eloquent Upon
 The Joys of q Picnic Party

Wouldn't Go to One Even In the Garden of Eden She Could Help Hugs and Caterpiars Lizards and Reaches Her Pet Abomination-Pink Lemonade and Hard Boiled Eggs Enough to Upset the Sweetest Tempered Person In the World-Garter Snakes and
 Frogs-Prays to Be Delivered From
 All Fre6co Fetes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-05-10
Purity at Parker's"

at Pottstown. Pa, where he is prepaIl SOIG for Yale, and early in July vii, abroad. Travel in Europe will pro be followed by tour of Japan and Oriental countries. Their length sence is indefinite. IT TT Mrs. Banks and M1ss Margaret ca. of Atlanta house .,uests of Mrs. seph R. Estes g, mas
 apart Mrs Simmons of Opelil<a is the hopening guest of her daughter Mrs John n this Tominson Miss Mamie Harrison ack un- of Opelika, is another guest of Mrs. Tc boasts linson, whom her friends will be delse asso- ed to welcome. e open
 compare Yancey chapter of the United Dapghopening of the Confederacy will hold it's hlee this afternoon at 4 o'clock at thd ] dence of Mrs. Ernest Redd. 1901 Ne new avenue.
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$13.25 Jacksonville, Fla, and return, 10th to 18th, Via Southern Railway.
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MRS. RIVERS TO
 GIVE INTERESTING MUSICALE The postponed musicale which Mrs.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-07-15
SHAM BATTLE FOR
SECOND REGIMENT.
Rockies Got the Smell of Powder for
the First Time.

After four days of camp routine and
hikes into the surrounding country
where the men were put through drill
in advance guard and outpost duty and
other requirements incident to the life
of soldier in the field. the Connect
cut national guardsmen at Mantle
We're sent into a sham battle Friday.
They were supplied with ammunition
in the shape of blank cartridges and
for the first time the rockies smelled
the smell of burning powder and saw
the flash from the rifles muzzle under
conditions som ewhat resembling those
of actual warfare. The problem Fri
day was that of protecting the rear OF
a retreating force against a pursuing
foe one of the battalions of the Sec
ond infantry acting as the rear guard
of the retreating force. while the other
two represented the pursuers.
The Engagement.
Shortly before oclock~orders were
issued for the men to get ready for the
battle, and within three-quarters of an
hour the men were out of camp and
marching westward. The Second and
Third battalions, under command of
Majors IsbeH and Hall, respectively,
were sent further westward than the
First under Major Tilson, which as the
retreating rear guard remained nearer
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-07-15
SPANISH WAR VETERANS
GATHER AT NEW LONDON.
Eighth Annual Convention Opened and
Will Be Continued Today.

About 100 Spanish War Veterans had
arrived in New London Friday to at
tend the eighth annual convention of
the state department, which opened
Friday night to continue through to-
day. 1t is anticipated that there will
be in the neighborhood of 225 at the
convention.
The encampment opened at o'clock
at the state armory. Following an in
vocation, the address of welcome on
behalf of George NJ Cole camp of New
London was delivered by Past Com
the encampment was by Senior Vice
Commander Robert D. Chaplin. The
order of business was as follows: Re
ports of committee on credentials and
rollcaH; reports of officers; appoint
ment of special committees; introduce
ton of resolutions and their reference;
reading of communications and invita-
tons.
After the business, the veterans ad-
journed to the quarters of the Mia CARA
Engine company, where they were the
guests Of the company. A buffet sup
per was served and an informal social
hour followed this.
The department will reconvene this
morning at $50 o'clock. Following the
invocation, Mayor Bryan F. Mahan will
welcome the department to New Lon
don. This will be followed by reports
election of officers and delegates. Sc
lection of place for next encampment,
installation.
About 2 o'clock in the afternoon an
old fashioned clambake will be served
at the Niagara engine house. The
post prandial programme has been ar
ranged with especial care. This viii
include talks by Past Commander in
Chief Edward J. Gibson of Wakefield
who will speak on the toast i've done
my duty and I've done no more.
Here's to the soldier who fights and
loves, and may he never lack ether
is the toast to which Past Commander
in Chief Charles w. Newton of Hart
ford will respond. Past Quartermaster
General Stephen E. Ryder of Wakefield
has for his toast "A sword less hurt
does than the pen" Past Department
Commander Morris Sirnons of New
York will talk about Our army-f1rm
in disaster, courageous in danger, mer-
ciful in victory
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-07-15

the camp grounds The imaginary re-
treating army was supposed to De
moving from Saybrook Junction in the
direction of Mantle. Soon after the
battle opened the firing became gem
eral and fairly heavy, but Major TIL
sons men put up stubborn fight and
for several hours held off the enemy,
only a part of the Third battalion get
ting in touch with the First. The lat
ter took several prisoners.
Major F. E. Lacy, Jr of the United
States infantry, acted as umpire, but,
as usual no decision was given by him
as to the outcome of the fight. When
the signal to stop the battle was given
the men were marched back to camps
During the afternoon the Second and
Third battalions were taken out again
for work in road mapping and sketch
ing, but the First battalion, having
done that work Thursday, remained in
camp.
The weather has become much cool
er, and the change from the heated
days preceding is a grateful one to the
militiamen.
A number of visitors arrived in camp
Friday
Colonel Geddes to Retire.
A special from Mantle Friday said:
Before the Second infantry leaves
Camp Baldwin tomorrow. Colonel
James F. Geddes, will make it known to
his officers and men that this is his
last encampment as the head of the
Second regiment. He has made his
plans to retire from the command OF
the Second regiment, not right away
after camp, but early in the fall, PROB
ably in November, for in that month
Colonel Geddes will have rounded out
six years of service as colonel of the
regiment. 1t seems to be an unwritten
law among the militiamen that the
term of any officer to stay in command
of the Second should be about five
years.
Colonel Geddes in retiring after his
fifth encampment as colonel of the
regiment seems to be in line with this
policy in the militia organiza ton. Col
onel Geddes was asked yesterday about
his retirement. He declined to make
any statement, but from excellent au-
thority it was learned that Colone
Geddes will publish his plans regard
ing his own retirement on the field to-
morrow
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-07-15

in Maryland, says that nearly 80 of his
company are sick. I'VE think now
that we shall be sent home one week
from now, as Governor Andrews went
through here yesterday from Washing
ton, on his return to Massa chusetts,
and said as soon as a regiment could
be sent to take our place We should
be sent home. Our boys are all anx-
ious to return in order to attend 20
business SO suddenly left on April IS,
but many. in fact, large number,
will re-enlist for three years, or during
the war. 1t is extremely hot here to-
day. being 112 in the shade, but we are
pretty well tcughened.'
Naval Station at New London.
July IS, 1S61-"One of the Audience"
wrote The Bulletin regarding the exhi-
bition by the Sachem street school
pupils in Breed hall July 10. Master
Willie c.. Harrington, we think, told
the story of the White Old Hen" n
capital style. Master Cooley deserved
praise, while Masters Gale, Upham and
Bingham were thoroughly appreciated.
as were Miss Martin and Miss Lam
pf1ere.
The New London common council
appointed a committee to act in rela-
ton to the establishment of a Z. S.
naval station in New London harbor,
and their report was in favor of IT.
The mayor and A. Brandegee were
and urge the subject on the attention
of congress.
Report from Major Birse.
July Is, 1s61-Arthur F. Ryder of
this city member of Captain Peales
company. arrived home Sunday morn
ing. having been discharged for serious
illness.
Letters received from Major H. w.
Birge of the Fourth regiment give an
excellent report of the condition of the
troops and the prevalent good feeling
among them. Major Birge with the
left wing of the regiment was at Mar
tinsburg in military possession of the
town. Letters have also been re-
ceived from William P Miner, who
accompanied Major Birge.
Tricked the Scott Sisters.
July IS 1S61-Lex, writing from
Camp Mead, Fairfax county, Va. says
Capt. Henry Peale and his company
arrived i'll camp July IL with his com
pany safe, and bringing with him d
deep dark Alabama negro who has
been called Uncle Tom.
Captain Peale's company was sent
out on a hurry call and part of tbs
command got separated, a scouting
party of seven getting out of bugle
call distance. and found themselves in
side the picket line of the rebels. They
lay face down in a field and a COM
of them. They got out of the picket
line by forming and marching away
as if part of the company which had
preceded. They came upon a secession
army officer near a farmhouse and
palmed themselves off as confederate
men. Aide de Camp Upton gained
from him a great deal of useful in
formation. including the fact that the
famous Misses Scott were close by
They took the young ladies and thu
officer quietly and brought them along
the road. where they found Captain
Peale's company in waiting. The in
telligence that Company c Captain
Peale) was coming into camp with the
famous Misses Scott spread like wild
fire through the brigade.
Michael Driscoll, a musician in Cap
tain Harland's company, was accident
ally shot through the abdomen Sun
day afternoon by a private in Captain
F'rye's company.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-07-15
Funeral of Mrs. Bridget Kelly.

The funeral of Mrs. Bridget Kelly
who died on Monday in Norwich after
a long illness, was held on Friday
morning from the home of her nephew,
Timothy J. Sullivan of Merchants ave-
nue.. AT the Sacred Heart church at
8 o'clock a mass Of requiem was cele-
brated by Rev. Philip Massicotte. The
church choir was assisted by Misses
Mary Shea and Katharine and Jennie
Sullivan and Frederick Sullivan, nieces
and nephew of the deceased. Miss
Jennie Sullivan gave the solo. The
Three Calls. and Nearer My God to
Thee was rendered by the choir The
bearers were James Daley, John Bren-
nan, John Gaffney and John L. Sulli-
van. Burial was in ST. Mary's ceme-
terry, Greenevi1le. From out of town
were Mr. and Mrs. Connors and Miss
Mary Connors of Hartford
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-07-15
HUGH H. oseooD LODGE
Vii: Attend North Main Street M. e
Church on Sunday Afternoon.

At the regular meeting of Hugh H.
Osgood lodge, /. O. o. F., NJ. T.. held
in their lodge room in Ponemah hall
on Friday evening, Noble Grand Al
exander Morrison presiding, final ar
engagements were made for attending
in a body divine worship at the North
Main Street NJ. E. church on Sunday
aft ernoor at 2 o'clock. The brothers
will meet al the Greeneville carbarn
at 1.45 o'clock and from there march
to the church on Eleventh street where
the pastor, Rev. John Thompson, will
preach a sermon appropriate to the
occasion Alexander Morrison ard
James McNally are the committee il
charge of the church parade, which is
held by the lodge twice each year.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-07-15
REGRET AT DEATH
OF GEORGE K. SANDERS
Resolutions ADOPTED by Norwich Sta
tionary Engineers.

At. its regular meeting on Friday
evening in the Bill block, resolutions
of regret were passed by Norwich
Stationary Engineers association, No.
6, upon the death of their treasurer,
George K Sanders, in the railroad ac-
cident at Bridgeport this week. Pres
ident Harry Leonard, James Hanni-
gan and Amer HENDERSON of the as
ISOLATION attended the funeral in New
London on Friday.
A successor to Treasurer Sanders
will be elected as soon as his books
have been audited by the committee of
the Norwich associa ton
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-07-15
Piece of Coronation Carpet.

A piece of carpet. identical in ma
terial with that on which King George
and Queen Mary walked at their cor
onat.on in London, was received on
Thursday by Miss Margaret Morrison
CT Providence street. The interesting
bit Of velvet pile, colored two shades of
blue. came from a friend who is clerk
in Templetons carpet works, Glasgow,
Scotland, where the coronation carpet
was woven. Miss Morrisons memento
Is one that is highly treasured by her.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-07-15
NORWICH TOWN
Ever Ready Circle Gives Successful
EntertainmentNJuIy Outings for
Local People.

An entertainment under the auspices
of Ever Ready circle of the Kings
Daughters was given in the chapel
Wednesday evening. The programme
included violin selections by Went
worth Prentice, solos by Mrs. Charles
Pierce, and selections by Mrs. w. E.
Manning, elocutionist. Miss Ruth
Potter was the piano accompanies
during the evening. Japanese lanterns
lighted the lawn, where ice cream
cake and sandwiches were sold. All
made up very pleasing entertain
ment.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-07-15
Goinu TO Silver RaX

The three paid officers of the local
Y. NJ. C. A. are all to spend part of the
summer at Silver Bay, following
courses of training for their special
lines of work. General Secretary
Starkey and Physical Director Pease
will be there the first two weeks Of
August, and Assistant Secretary Ely
the last two weeks.