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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-21
THE coNsOLIDATED ROAD AZ
FAIRS.

The excitement and temporary, fall
ing off in value of the stock of the
New York, New Haven Hartford
railroad because of the announcement
that President AIellen was about to
retire, has brought out through the
Hartford Times a very interesting de-
fence of the president and disclosure
of the value of his work. In defence
of President Mellen, The Times said:
Who are the newspaper men or
other persons who are worrying
Charles S. Mellen about the affairs OF
the New York, New Haven & Hart
ford railroad and bothering him with
impudent questions about his contIn-
uance at the head of that great cor
poration?
Certainly these mischievous persons
are not stockholders in the company
or the friends of any stockholder. For
every stakeholder in the New York,
New Haven & Hartford Railroad COM
pany probably is intelligent enough to
know that if the company can earn
per cent. on it's capitalization, a
the Boston News Bureau certifies that
it is doing at the present time, its
earnings will, when Mr.. Mellen's great
plans are little further developed,
be nearer u per cent. than per cent
The opening of the Westchester
rapid transit line, in which so many
millions have been invested. must add
tremendously to the revenues OF the
company, and the Westchester line is
only one of great number of new
or enlarged sources of income which
provided for the property OF when
he is in charge.
I'VE know of no safer or better in
vestment in this country than the
shares of the New York, New Haven
& Hartford railroad at their present
price. although it is quite possible
that Boston & Maine shares will show
a. greater relative advance in market
value. because of the abnormally low
rate at which they are now selling.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-21

Dear Uncle Jed: We were promised
trip to the salt water if we were
good and helped to get the summer work
done. We boys helped make the loads
of hay and NOV it away, and did other
chores-feeding chickens and calves.
We started early one morning and
went to Westerly on the trolley and
took steam cars for Mystic, then went
to Mason's Island by boat. We went
III bathing and had our pictures taken
in the water. We had fine time, and
a nice dinner.
The next day we took the steam cars
for New London We stayed there a
while to see the boats. bought some ice
cream and postcards.
AS the Norwich trolley came in we
got aboard and came back to Norwich,
taking the Norwich and Westerly troll
ley home. 1t was q nice ride. but we
were tired and glad to get home.
Your little friend,
CALVIN r. MAIN.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-21

AS we land on Victoria pier after a
two hundred mile trip on the river St
Lawrence. the first thing we see is a
beautiful statue with outstretched arms
standing on Bonsecours church. This
church is the first and last place
mariners visit in Montreal 1t stands
on Jacques Cartier square.
Here is Bonsecours market Farm
ers and butchers by the hundred are
there selling their goods to a crowd of
people. The city hall and court house
are on the square and the old French
Chateau de Ramezy.
On Place d Armes square is the stat
ue of Maisonneuve, the founder of the
city, the beautiful church of Notre
Dame with chapel in the rear. This
chapel is noted for its architecture,
sculpture paintings and decorations.
The paintings are by Canadian artists
who have studied with renowned mas
tiers in Paris. The Bank of Montreal
and postoffice are on this square.
On Dominion square is the Sir John
Mcdonald monument The beautiful
Windsor hotel Y. M. c. A. building,
ST Georges Episcopal church and St.
James r. C. cathedral near the bisl-
ops palace. They are all worthy of
notice for their architecture.
Phillips square is the principal shop
ping and thsater district. The art as
sceiation building is on the square.
Now we take the car for Mont Royal.
Then take the elevator to the top of
the mountain and view the whole city
1t is a beautiful view. We visited the
Montreal baseball grounds on Atwater
avenue and st. Henri lie Chevalier de
Coloma building in Westmont, also La
Fontaine council, K. of c., building on
Sherbrooke street and the William E.
Tobin lumber. yards on Papineau ave
fIue.
wish Uncle Jed and all his little
writer's could visit this North Ameri-
can city of Richard w.
Tobin, Jr. age g Norwich.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-21
LETTERS TO UNCLE JED.
A Pleasant Vacation.

Dear Uncle Jed: I thought / would
let you know what a pleasant vacation
I have spent.
l went to quite a number of places
of amusement. One place ! went to
was Golden Spur quite pretty place;
and a nice and pleasant ride on the
trolley. ! rode on the merry go round
quite often. We had for refreshments
ice cream and other nice things
saw the skating rink. And what
pleased me most was the clown.
Another place which | visited was
Riverside park, where l saw an owl
and an eagle and other things to in
terest me.
My vacation is almost ended. and
am glad. I am in the fifth grade.
GLADYS COUGH, age 8.
Mcptvi1IA Tsann
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-21
BUTTERFLIES.

Butterflies are pretty things,
Prettier than you or l:
See the color on their wings
Who would hurt a butterfly?
Softly. softly, girls and boys.
He'll come near us by and bye;
Here he is, don't make a noise
Well not hurt YOU, butterfly.
Not to hurt living thing.
Let all little children try,
So. again he's on the wing;
Goodbye, pretty butterfly
From School Education
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-21
JED'S TALK
TO LITTLE FOLKS

Uncle Jed is interested in the studies
and the plays and the trials of the little
folks and he wants them to feel free
20 write him as a true friend, for he
thinks he may be a real help to them in
many ways as well as in presenting
them good, entertaining books to read
Sometimes the writer's for depart
Tnent like this are called Happy Ham
raers,' or Busy Bees" and I wonder
if the girls and boys of this depart
r.ent can think Of a good name for the
members so that we can feel like one
real family of co-workers and friends
You understand how all things work
together for good: An interesting name
makes US feel nearer together this
feeling of a closer relatio inspires
more interesting letters and the bet
ter letter or story wins a book. Note
what nice letter Miss Duryea has
written Uncle Jed about this depart
ment; and she is going to keep writ
ing and become q book winner. IF at
first you don't succeed, try, try again
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-21

Dear Uncle Jed: I am very much
interested in reading the stories pub
lished in The Bulletin, written by lit
tie girls and boys So l thought 1
would write and see what 1 could do.
My little sister had a lamb given to
her when it was only a few hours old
and I always helped to take care of
it. as We fed it on a bottle until it was
OLD enough to Craze. 1t is now two
years old.
Easter Sunday when l went out in
the yard what should | see but a little
baby lamb that our pet had brought
Us.
We were all very much pleased with
our Easter egg, as we called it. and it
was given to me for taking care of its
mother.
Ny Easter egg is now Quite large
and I think it is the prettiest lamb in
the world
ETHEL CLARK. age Il.
Norwich
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-21
Rules for Young Writers.

l. Write plainly on one side of the
paper only and number the pages.
:. Use pen and ink, not pencil
3. Short and pointed articles will
be given preference. Do not use over
250 words
4: Original stories or letters only
will be used.
o. Write your name, age and adj
oress at the top Of the first page.
Address all communications 70
Uncle Jed, Bulletin Office.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-21
Mystic. Conn.
Uncle Jed Picks Out Lovely Books.


My Dear Uncle Jed: You certainly
do pick out lovely books. never have
won one, but 1 hope to some time.
l know Ethel T. Morgan will like
BLACK Beauty" the book you sent her
last week, if she has not already read
ic. l read it some time ago and liked
it so we'll / have read it twice since.
And, Uncle Jed. l want to tell you
something. 1 think you are about the
best uncle l have. My other uncles
don't seem to take any interest In
girls affairs but you have an equal
interest in both girls and boys.
1 never told you what kind of books
like best, but [ will now. They are
books such as The Leopard Spots The
Ciansman and The Virginian. I also
like thu L. NJ. Alcott books, and I have
read quite few of the Alger books.
With the very best of best wishes to
The Boys. and Girls Department
ANNA E. DURYEA, age 10.
WilliY13nfir Conn
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-21
Hazel Loves to Live in the Country.

Dear Uncle Jed: / live on a farm
with my mother and brother. The
farm has about one hundred and fifty
acres. We have three horses, six
COWS and pair of steers year old.
| have a bantam hen and rooster.
In all we have about thirty hens and
one hundred chickens.
We have three cats and two dogs.
One of the cats is mine. His name
is Lubby. 1 brought him up on a bot
tie. His mother died when he was a
little kitten.
The dogs names are Monkey and
Spot.
1 go to school. There are eighteen
scholars.
I. like to live in the country very
much.
HAZEL, age IL.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-21
THE PRIZE BOOK WINNERS.

Richard w. Tobin, Jr, of Nor
Wich, a book entitled "Child's History
OF England by Charles Dickens.
Calvin r. Main of Norwich. a book
entitled Indian Folk Tales" by Mary
F. Nixon -Roulet.
9-OIive G. Whitehouse of Mansfield
Center, book entitled The Little
Foresters.' by Clarence Hawkes..
Ruth c. MccuIIonn of Mansfield. a
book entitled My Days and Nights on
the Battlefield by Charles Carleton
Coffin.
5-EtheI Clark of Norwich, a book
entitled Adventures of a Brownie by
Miss MULCH.
GLADYS Eva Cough of Montvflle, a
Ecok entitled Rhymes, Jing1es and
Fairy Tales
Hazel Lamb of Mystic, a book en-
titled "A Wonder Book" by Nathaniel
Hawthorne
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-21

The fellow who uses too little dis
elimination in making goo-goo eyes
is Very likely to get pair of black
eyes.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-21
Thanks for Nice Ronk.

Dear Uncle Jed: [ thank you many
times for the nice book you sent me
Hoping | may receive more,
/ remain. your niece.
CARRIE WHITEHOJSE
Mansfield Center, CT. Au. 1911
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-21
LETTERS OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Thanks for the Book.

Dear Uncle Jed: | thank you very
much for the book you sent me. There
were many interesting little verses in
ii.
Uncle Jed. ] think YOU made a mis-
take in putting my name Lamb in
stead of sSanto.'
Being busy for the first week of
school, I wrote a letter. Next week l
shall write a story.
1 will close, wishing success to the
Boys and Girls Department.
LENA SANTO.
Baltic. Conn. Sept. II. 1911
Owe fear the name was not plainly
written. Our little correspondents
should do their best in writing their
names. Uncle Jed regrets it There
will be no mistake next time.)
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-21

This is the day when Canada de-
-cides whether she will come into more
amicable relations with Uncle Sam or
not.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-21

A New York woman gives out to
the girls that homely men make the
very best of husbands. Other women
do not flatter them.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-21

1t is estimated that in fifty years
more American farms will have to be
providing for 200,000,000 people
There's no doubt they will be equal
to- il.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-21

Two hundred and one American cit
les have 1,024 Fairgrounds: and every
city in Massachusetts with over 10000
population but two, support such
grounds by taxation.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-21

II the Almighty Dollar can force
Sunday rum selling and compel the
state to give away the Connecticut
river for commercial uses. it shows
what parsy leaders bow. down to.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-21

The Los Angeles clerk who owes
a million dollars and hasn't got a cent
must have put UP fine front. Even
that wouldn't go herei
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-21

1t is said that Harry Thaw has sue
ceeded in teaching the keepers at
Matteawan that a good heart works
better than thumbscrew.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-21

The sun did not cease its scorehing
as it crossed the line. And now for
the line storm
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-21

one of every eight marriages in
Ohio ends in the divorce court 1t is
time matrimony was given a square
knot there.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-21

DIR. Wiley's enemies are not VAN
pushed. They are laying new
schemes to beat the public and SPAR
ring for new start against him.:
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-21

In the light of his recommendation
for DIR. Wiley Secretary Wilson'S
judgment appears to have been aw-
fully warped.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-21

Finds the Book Very interesting.
Dear Uncle Jed: l thank you very
much for the book ] have received.
haven't quite finished it. but as far as
have got ! find it very interesting.
Your thankful niece,
KATHRYN E. HENDRICK.
Taftville, Conn, Sept. IA, 1911.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-21

Premier I-aurier of Canada thinks
he has doWned the annexa ton DOGGY
Champ Clark set to going. This day
will tell.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-21

One of Omaha's astute coal barons
who has thoroughly done Alaska comes
home and says he would not give ten
cents an acre for all the coal land up
there.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-21

Postmaster General Hitchcock is
quite busy naming one hundred pos
tai savings bank stations day until
such time as the entire list is com
pleted
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-21
EDITORIAL NOTES.

1t is difficult TO interest some men
in an election unless their name is on
the ticket
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-21

;, 1911. 1t is a very interesting book.
L would like some time to win Grace
Harlowe's Sophomore Year at High
School
Your friend,
RUTH E. MAIN.
Norwich Sept. Is. 1911
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-21

Happy thought for today: The world
isn't careful to ask how you got there
when you arrive.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-21
Thanks. a Thousand Times.

Dear Uncle Jed: I received my prize
book with much surprize, and I thank
you a thousand times. 1 took it to
school with me and read some of it;
but haven't quite finished it yet
From your little niece,
OLIVE WHITEHOUSE.
Mansfield Center Conn, Sept II,
1911.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-21

gu must not sass the teacher |
You must not chew gum
You must not talk loud.
you must not break the rules"
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-21
A Very Interesting Book.

Dear Uncle Jed. | thank You very
much for the book which l Won Sept.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-21
Bible Question Box

Your Bible questions will be an
swered i'm these columns or by mail
If sent to our Bible Question Box
Editor.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-21
ALL WILL BE FORGIVEN.

The Norwich Bulletin makes sug-
gestion that is full of point and pith.
1t says: This long session of the leg
islature might distinguish itself be-
yond compare by just passing law
for bidding the Connecticut general as
sembIy to continue its sessions ever
again over four months" 1t is a good
idea. Just do that and all will be
forgiven.-That is. most all.-Bridge
port Standard.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-21
A Lovely Book of Fairy Tales.

Dear Uncle Jed. I want to thank
you for the lovely book of fairy tales
YOU sent me for writing story
HELEN NJ. BABBITT
Hanover, Conn.,, Sept. 18th, 1911
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-21

The voters are going to be given an
opportunity TO settle this matter at
the polls at the next election in Oc-
tober and let us hope that the intel
ligent citizens of the state will all
record their will upon it. 1t is a shame
to see questions of burning interest
decided by thirty per cent. of the reg
istered vote OF the state. If the electors
do not make better use of the franchise
all who read the papers will be war
ranted in the conclusion that the vote
on such issues as small as it is truly
represents the progressive and intelli-
gent citizenship. 1t would certainly be
a fair interpretati of such disclos
ures of indifference
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-21
INDOORS AND OUT-OF-DOORS
A Boys and Girls Department

Prince Albert Although a prince. he
was very mfschievous and used to bring
dishonor to his parents. But by de-
priving him of his hours of play, his
father soon managed to make him give
up his bad ways and manners.
Later, when he grew UP to be a man,
he sacrificed his kingdom to become a
priest, and when he had received holy
orders and was quite accustomed to his
new state of life, he told the little
children that to be priest you must
not have to go around with long and
solemn looking face, because when he
was a child he had brought sorrow and
dishonor to his father but he had
dry, age IL, Taftville
A Visit to a Bird Store.
Dear Uncls Jed: This summer when
| was on my vacation | went to visit
g bird store. The first part of the
store was very noisy. l saw number
of parrots, all colors. and some were
making terrible noises.
AS [ went to look at a large green
parrot she hollered:
I'm out. I'm out!'
Another parrot which was a lovely
pink all over did not say a word.
I also saw canary birds, pigeons.
bulfinches, goldf1nches. rabbits, kittens,
white mice, and in a large cage | saw
a beautiful golden orioIe. 1t was very
noisy and was flying wildly about the
cage. / think it was a wild bird that
lad just been caught as ] have never
heard of any tame orioles
There We're many other birds of
which l do not know the names.
It was a very interesting visit, and
hope that all of the boys and girls of
this department will have chance to
visit bird store some time.
[ hope that | can go there again
next year.
[ remain as ever,
Your little friend,
FANNIE BROWN.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-21
LITTLE ORIGINAL STORIES.
The Prince.

Once upon a time there dwelt in
castle king, queen and their SON
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-21

THERE Is no advertising medium IN
Eastern Go4fnacticut sequaisto The Buf-
letin for business results.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-21
The Squares of Montreal.

=
Norwich, Aug. IS, 1911.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-21
The Prettiest Lamb in the World.

Norwich.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-21
Trolley Trips After Work Was Done.


Willimantic, Conn.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1911-09-21

What Willie Learned.
Willie was always tearing up paper.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-21
ORDER OF PROTECTION.

A we'll attended and enthusiastic meeting of Thames lodge, No. .326, was held on Tuesday evening in Foresters' hall. The routine business was tram sacted and one candidate initiated, the work being done in an impressive manner by the officers of the lodge.
 Deputy Grand Warden William King don, assisted by Grand Secretary J. Wall, Grand Guide Joseph Watt, Grand Trustee Ernest Newbury, Supreme Trustee Robert Small, R. H. Pefry, Sisters Kingdom, Archer, Dart and Small of Beulah lodge of New London, then installed the newly elected off, cers. as follows: Junior past warden, Margaret R. Rohan; warden, Henry O. Congdon; vice warden, William J. Donovan; secretary, M. J. Foley; if nancial secretary, Mrs. F. J. Farrell; treasurer, M. J. Curran; chaplain, Ca therine Donohue; guide, Annie M. Driscoll; guardian. Patrick Barry; sentinel, John Quinn; trustee for three years, Patrick T. Murphy.
 The report of the auditing commit tee was read and shows the lodge to be in most prosperous condition. A report was also made by the commit tee having in charge the whist party to be held by the lodge on February 2. and this will undoubtedly prove aIi enjoyable affair to the members and their friends. After the meeting the entertainment committee provided re- treatments and a social hour was passed. Among the visitors were mem bers of the order from Eleazer Jew ett. Norwich, Slater, and Beulah lodges
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-21

for It. meeting next week, which is on Wednesday evening. E '7> T
 By the January issue of the Royal Arcanum Guide the summary of mem bershdp and finances Dec. 3I.. 1910. is shown to be as follows:
 Membership Last report, z45,626; applications since received, 1902: rein statements since received, T: total. 247,599. Suspensions and Withdrawals. s27; deaths, 2ss; total, 1,126. Approx ,. innate membership, 246,473 Total mum Der of councils. L943.
 ". and Q. B. fund-Balance last re- port, $661 ,505.8s; received during the month, $671, ,820.08; total, $1,333, BPS. .96. Death benefits paid, $731,341l ,63. Bal ance on hand, $601, ,9S2.63.
 Total payments from organization to date, $137, ,6O4 ,692.73.
 Emergency fund-Amount invested per last report, $6,072, ,94795: amount invsted since. $I5.s97.O2; total Dec. 31,
 Excess of mortuary resources over all known liabilities, $6,4S1, ,248.17
 General fund-Ba1ance last report, $Sl,939:22; received during the month, $1,241.S5; total, $S3,187,s7. Paid during the month, $20,804.3S. Balance on hand, $62,3S2.69 v
Norwich bulletin., 1911-01-21
UNITED WoRKMEN.

The claim that John w. Burns for feited his policy of $3.000 by enter ing the liquor business while he was a member of the Ancient Order of United WOrkmen, was upheld this week by Judge William H. Williams, who handed down a decision in the superior court at New Haven giving back to his widow the sum of $122 paid to the Grand lodge from the time he had entered the liquor business un- resident of Waterbury and was we'll known there. He was member of America lodge,~ No. A, while. this branch was part of the grand lodge of Massachusetts. When this lodge be- came a part of the Connecticut Grand lodge when the state body and the Massachusetts organization separated. he remained a member, and had been one up to the time of his death.
 That no member should become con- nected with the liquor business was one of the rules of the order, and by entering the trade Burns, the officers claimed, forfeited all his rights as 9 beneficiary. He became a saloon pro- prietor in September, 1907, but contin- ued to pay assessments until October 2, 1910. The officers of the grand lodge received his payments and claim that they did not know of his connection with the liquor business. The pay ments amounted to $122. These were remitted to the widow, Mrs. Mary E.. Burns, but the policy was forfeited.
 The case may be appealed to the supreme court.