Norwich bulletin., 1911-04-27

ago at the age of IA, the youngest
graduate OF that school.
DR.. Samuel c. Webster Of. Westerly
made lively canvass for the Office of
grand commander for Rhode Island of
the United Order of the Golden Cross
at the annual convention held Wednes-
day in Providence, but was defeated
on 4 close margin by Sherman 3.
MoIMon OF Providence. The morning
session was devoted to calling the roll
OF the grand officers, the several COM
nittees, the grand commanders of the
sev-ral state c@mmanderies, followed
by the reception of fifteen new MEM
bers. The reports of the officers
showed a persistent gain by the COM
mlndery, absolute freedom from debt
and a good sized balance in the treas
ury and "a growing membership.
Jennie Eaton of Westerly served on
the committee on laws and supervision
and DR.. Samuel c. Webster on the Gre
dentials committee DR.. Webster was
elected alternate delegate to the SUI
preme confmandery. and w. Sherman
Eaton of Westerly was elected to mem
bership on the board of grand trus-
tess Tho supreme connmandery con-
vention will be hel1 in Atlantic City
May 1s.
Francis Edward Landry. chauffeur
for the Kenyon family of the King
Tom farm in Charlestown. and Miss
Ethel Erdine Noble daughter of Mrs.
Annie Noble. of Westerly, were mar
ried "Wednesday afternoon at the home
OF the 5f ldes mother in Spruce street
Rcv. Wi liam +. williams, rector of
Christ Episcopal church, off1ciated.
Only relatives were present. Mr.. and
Mrs Landry left on an evening train
for New York for wedding tip of ten
days.
A party of expert foresters under the
direction of G. M. S. Aiken of the
Providence Fcresters' company COM
menced "Wednesday morning the trim
ming of trees in Wilcox park under the
general supervision of superintendent
Coon After the trees have all been
thoroughly overhauled they will be
sprayed ard tire general appearance of
the rark will be further beautified by
toe work of the foresters. The men
use no spurs in their work and climb
this trees ans go from branch to branch
with as much APPARENT case as a SPUR
rel The work is hazardous, especial
Jy when the workmen go out almost to
the enr of a Limo The rees are being
cleaned thoroughly, all dead branches
and tUigs removed and defects repair
ed. which will add life to the trees as
wei as beautify their appearance.
Superintendent Coon has a force of
men at work in the park on the shrubs
and plants and is endeavoringi to make
the park more attractive than ever.
The superior court for Washington
county, which has been in session at
Kingston. adjourned Wednesday to re-
convene in Westerly next Tuesday. The
Use of Elisha Carpenter of Westerly,
q. suit in damages of $1,000, brought
against Thurman T.. Eldredge for in
Juries sustainei when automobile of
defendant struck wagon of plaintiff
throwing The latter out. causing in
juries from which he has not fully re-
covered. The mishap occurred on the
Post rOad last July, Carpenter claim
ing he WAS driving on the extreme
righthand side of the road at the time
A. Il. l.. Ledwfdge. attorney for plain
tiff. had put in all his direct evidence
when Attorney Lewis r. Murphy for
defendant made motion for non suit.
Judge Stearns held that there was
variance between the evidence and the
allegations in the declaration, but gave
plaintiff leave to amend within thirty
days. and then the defendant has ten
days in which to plead. The case was
taken from the jury and court adj
journe1 to meet in Westerly