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Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-20
WEDDING.
Wiahtman-McNeeiy.

Wfghtman-McNeefy.
 An exceptionally pretty wedding was solemnized Saturday evening at the home of Mir. and Mrs. William Mc- Neely. No. 4se Boswell avenue, when their daughter, Phoebe J. McNeely, was united in marriage with Herbert B. Wightman, son of MT. and Mrs. Byron A. Wightman, of Putnam, for merly of this city. The bride, escorted by her father entered the parlor to the strains of Lohengrin's wedding march sung by the young ladies of Trinity church choir, accompanied by Miss Caroline H. Thompson. Preceding the bride were the ushers. Carl Smith and Edwin Griffith, followed b. the singers, who formed an aisle for the bridal party with ropes of smiIax and each carrying one huge pink chrysan- . themum- Little Miss Margaret Scott, daughter of MT. and Mrs. William Master William Robinson. nephew Of the bride, who acted as ring bearer. The maid of honor was Miss Mildred P. Wightnaan sister of the groom. and the brother of the bride The impressive Episcopal ceremony was performed by the Rev F. Johns Bohanon of St. An drew's in the large bay window, an altar. At the conclusion of the ser vice the wedding hymn o Perfect Love E-as sung very effectively. The bride was charming in a beautiful gown of white crepe de chine cut en traine with princess lace and carried a shower bou- quet of chrysanthemums. The brides maid wore embroidered pink maroui- sette and carried pink chrysanthe- munls
 The singers, who were Miss Mabel Clark and Mrs. William Bailey, so- pranos. and Mrs. Clarence Ranger and Miss Ruth Beebe, altos, wore white over pink messaiine. The little flower girl looked very dainty in hand en1- rad irE hA ring bearer also wore white Chrys- snthemums and palms were used in decorating. A buffet lunch was served
 The groom's gift to his groomsman gold cuff links. The brides gift to her bridesmaid was gold chain with pearl pendant, to the singers pearl pendants and to the flower girl oold pins
 Mir and Mrs wightman left for a wedding trip to Niagara Falls and up- or their return they will take up their residence in newly furnished home d. No :S ] afayette street.
 Mrs Wiehtman is a graduate of the Norwich Free Academy in the class of 1862 and for the past eiaft years has heen employed bv the city. first as as- s;stant in the. city treasurer.s office and later as hoolskeeSer for the gas and electrical department
 MT. Wi@htman was in the class of 1ee3. N F. A. and also attended the Worcester arademv. He is q civil en- ~ineer in the employ of Chandler & Palmer
 Among the out of towr, spests were NIT. and Mrs. Harvey r. WiInaarth of PlacISstone. Mass Mir. and Mrs Iernv r Wv1ie o- Franklin Mass. Mir and a-d Mrs. Kin~sbuTv nf New London. Mr and Mrs. Fred McDorsIi o% Paw trckHt R- '. and Mrs. Arthur FndIiist of St. Catherine's. Ont. :.
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OBITUARY.
Mrs. William Pepin.

Rosamond Faucher, wife of William Pepip, aged B years. died at her home on Norwich avenue Saturday following an illness of two weeks.
 She was born in Canada April 13 1878, and was the daughter of Theo- dore and Beatrice FaUcher. She came to TaftvilIe eighteen years ago and has since made her home here Thir- teen years aao she was married to MT. Pepin who is employed by the Pone- mah company. Besides her husband she leaves four children. Onler, Uric Annie and Anita. There are also three sisters, Misses Flora, Gioriana and Melina Faucher, all of Taftsille, and three brothers. Dona Faucher of Can ada, Henry Faucher of Taftville and Theodore F'aucher of Michigan.
 Entertained at Whist.
 Miss Mary Pollard entertained at street Saturday evening. The ladies first prize went to Mrs. Edward Hen del, while Mir Hendel took the gentle mems prize. Refreshments were serv- ed by the hostess and an enjoyable evening was passed.
 Those present were Miss Ida Sci grist, Miss Pollard Mir. and Mrs Edward Hendel. Miss Mary Dougherty. Andrew Frohmander. Adam LeipoId and Ernest Pollard.
 Dance in Parish Hall.
 A pleasant whist and dance was held in Parish hall Saturday evening by the F'rench-Canadisn Artisans. and there was a good attendance Prizes were awarded at whist and refresh ments were served. Music for the dancing was furnished by Couture's orchestra. A pleasant evening was passed by all present.
 Loomfxers' Social.
 There was big attendance at the social held by the LoomfiXerx' union. locals e3 and 24. in the Maennerchor hall Saturday evening, and all report delightful time. Dancing began at SEQ, music being furnished by the Maennerchor orchestra. Professor Tinkham prompted
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TAFTvILLE AFFAIRS.
Ladies' Auxiliary. A. 0. H., Observes Ninth Anniverssry-Vario Items.

The Ladies' auxiliary, A. .. IT,. of Taftville, observed the ninth anni- xersary of it's organization on sun day afternoon with a banquet for the members, friends and few invited guests in Parish hall The platform was draped with Irish and American flags, and the tables, set in the form of cross. were decorated with smflax and chrysanthemums. The banquet was served by the Wauregan house at o'clock, and the menu was as fol- lows:
 Mulligatawney soup, celery, salted nuts, olives escalioped oysters, Balti more style; east stuffed turkey, cram berry sause. potatoes au tin. mash ed turnips, banana fritters, fruit sauce, ice cream in forms, fancy cake, cof- fee.
 Among the guests present were Rev. John H. Stapleton, Rev. Philip Massi- colt, national lecturer, Miss Charlotte Holloway oI New London: county president, 8Iiss Annie T. Henley of New London; county president A. O. H., James C. Sullivan of New London, and county treasurer A. O. H., Ter renee dIanlon of Taftviile.
 The afternoons programme opened with an address of welcome by the president Miss Mary Clark. Sh, was followed by the song. Come Hack to Erin. by the auxiliary chorus, which is composed of the following members: Mrs. George Eastman. Mrs. Tennes 3reault. Miss Mary Clark, Mrs. Ma rion Dougherty, Mrs. Susan Malone. and Miss Katherine Malone. The bal ance of the programme was as fol- lows: Opening address, Our Pastor. Rev John Stapleton: remarks, Rev. Philippe Massacott; soprano solo, The Lily of Killarney. Miss Nellie A. Delaney: remarks, Our County Presi- dent, Miss Annie T. Henley: recita ton The Ou;d Plaid shawl, Miss Char lotte M Holloway remarks. County President. A. O. IT.. James Sullivan; medley of Irish Airs. Martin WaldTon; soprano solo, Asthore, Miss Nellie A. Delaney: closing chorus, God Save Ireland. soloist. Mrs. William Maloney. Accompanist. Martin Waldron.
 The committee in charge of the an- niyersary celebration was composed of Mrs. Ellen Waldron. Mrs. Bridget Flynn. Mrs. Jeremiah J. Donovan. Mrs. Mary Brennan Miss Mary Clark and Miss Mary Sullivan.
 When the society was organized nine years ago there were forty-nine mem bers, but owing to the removal of some and death of others the number has somewhat decrca sed. but those who remain show an active interest in the auxiliary, as was eyinced by the attendance at Sundays exercises. The present officers of the society are as follows: President, Miss Mary Clark; vice president, Mrs. Bernard Hasler: recording secretary, Miss Az nes Malone; financial secretary. Mrs Susan Malone; treasurer. Mrs. Bridget Flynn.
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years I kept store in Lebanon, Conn, at one time.
 II punished Bertram so severely for his wilfulness. his furiuos temper. as conduct after these punfshments was sullen. There was little change in his conduct and he wonlq do the same thing or even worse after"
 District Attorney Callahan began cross examination by asking the wit ness about the length of confinement of his father in an asylum Witness did not remember exact age of grand father when he died, but he was a very old man. The witness said he began his career as a merchant in a general country store. He never took any part in public affairs of Lebanon, but had been active in the Congrega- tionaI church. He was superintendent of the Sunday school this year until two weeks ago.
 The examination brought out that the witness was not Christian man when Spencer was a boy. and that his punishnents were to cause obedi- ence. He never intended to shoot the boy.
 Watchman Over Spencer. The next witness was John Landers. q one armed man, and an inmate of the state farm at Bridgewater at the present time. serving a sentence for drunkenness. The witness has his home in Chiccpee, where he has lived more than 50 years.
 For a month or so he was a watch man over Spencer at York street jail, Springfield when he was confined there. Spencer was in a cell over side. About September 15 Spencer broke his stool he had to sit on in his cell. Just before that he had com plained of headache.
 Just about that time prisoner tried to commit suicide by hanging, and Landers had helped take him down. a snort distance from Spencer s cell on the same tier. Spencer was he heard the noise. Spencer jumped up and while excited broke his stool. He kept grabbing at the air with his hands and glaring at the floor.
 He said they were killing man by s'kneeing'' him. That's all they do at Bridgewater. Spencer is alleged to have said After 15 minutes like this he lay on the bed until the next day. He cried and his hands trembled- Spencer talked in his sleep.
 Did you hear what he said? ?' asked MT. Stapleton.
 MT. Callahan objected that a man in his sleep would not say things that were competent as evidence. the witness reported that he heard Spencer say. in his sleep: Shoot me if you want to; I don't care"
 District Attorney Callahan began
  admission from the witness that he could not tell for sure whether -Spen- cer was asleep or not when he made tho remark, Shoot me if you want to- and also that a table in the cor ner, papers, photos and drawing in struments all escaped the frenzy
 At this point court adjourned until Monday morning at e.30 o'clock.
 Closing of Defense.
 Colonel Young said Saturday morn ing that the defense probably would finish presenting .ts case. including the testimony of the insanity experts. by Monday night Much depends up- on the length of the cross examination of the defense's a1ienists, as to whcn the defense will close The defense 9 has at least four aIienists to call. and the Commonwealth has an equal num- Der
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 with their machines were here this last wee kthreshing out oats for sever al farmers on the Canterbury turnpike Large Attendance at Parish Bazaar.
 A programme of dances was given Saturday evening at the parish hall bazaar which the large number present enjoyed until a reasonable hour, tEe announcement of awards going over ts' No nday evening.
 Mrs N. c. Gray of Nergason ayenCt| has been visiting friends in Ledyard.
 Miss F1lenora Hansen has been spe nding her vacation of week at her Et-ne on the Scotland road.
 4 party from here attended the dance given at Hermann LeariHrd' s home in Lisbon Friday evoning.
 Miss Florence Bennett who teaches in Eagle vile, WAS at her hofneson Ncrn g.lscn avenue for over Sunday
 Frank I.atkrop of south Windhan was af his home on Town street for his weeks vacation, spending much of tie tllnc hunting.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-20
NORWICH TOWN
Rev. c. H. Ewing Breaches on The Better Way-Yantic Rector and
 Choir at SheIterins Arms-Crowd Attends Parish Bazaar.

At the First Congregational church Sunday morning Miss Mary Avery of Oneco street was organ mist in the ab- sence in New York of H. l.. Yerring- morning subject The More Excellent Way Paul on Mars Hill said to the men of Athens that the Lord was not far from any one of us. The better way lies near every one of us and we may go therein, for God has given a within the soul is a guiding voice
 At Shelterins Arms.
 There was evening prayer and an Grace Episcopal church, Yantic. at the Sheltering Arms Sunday afternoon. He took for his subject How to Be Happy, and said in part: On this earth we can be happy through fdealizing things which have their basis in truth, through memories of home, and in looking forward. Christ has come to earth te bring all His children by the way of the cross to that home which will never pass away As we think of it's giories our hearts are filled with gratitude to God who has saved us and WhO will bring HIS home at last
 The hymns for the day were The Church's One Foundation, Jesus, Lover Of My Soul, and Nunc Dimittis and Now the Day ,s Over. Those in the choir were Mrs. A. E.. Kingsley, Mrs A. R. Manning. Mir and Mrs. Seymour Van6erwsart with Frederick Manning at the r!sno-
 Briefs and Personals.
 Mrs William H. Fitch of East Town street has been visiting her son and dsus shter-in-law Mir. and Mrs w. D. Fifch. at their home in New Haven.
 Thrashers from South windham
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thieur and Miss Helen Adams have re- turned to Fitchville, after spending the week end with Mir. and Mrs. Carl Bentley.
 George Roach of Palmer, Mass, was in town Friday in the interest of the Central Vermont railway.
 Dr. and Mrs. H. II. Howe return to- day tMonday) from Pomfret, where they have been spending several days with their daughter. Mrs. Charles Arn- old.
 Fred Ladd has returned to Plain6eld after spending the week end at his home here.
 Mrs. Jane Purse of Norwich spent Friday with her daughter. Mrs. Freo Ladd.
 Mrs. Margaret Popaam has returned to Fitchville, after two weeks stay in Hartford with her daughter Mrs. John O'Brien.
 Miss c. Bronstein has left Bozrah- vile to spend the winter in New York.
 Henry Popham was in Wilnmantir Saturday.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-20
YENTIC. HAPPENINGS.
Village Lyceum Orsanized-Wll Give Plays and Light Operas-Plenty of Water After Saturdays Rain.

About twenty of the villagers met in the chapel roooms Thursday and or ganized the Yantic Village Lyceum, a club with a purpose to promote the study and interpretation of light dra- mas and operas. There are to be weekly meetings, and. if possible. to hire the Engine hall once a month, when the members will present dra- mas and sketches from operas and en- Rev l. W. Cochran ne, president; Miss Edna Bentley. secretary; Peter Van derwasrt. treasurer. IT is expected that several more will be admitted at the next meeting, as membership is open to all residents of the village
 ReIaying Rails.
 workmen employed by the Connectf- cut company have been in Yantic the past few days laying heavier rails, so the new cars can run to the end of the line.
 Effects of the Rain.
 The heavy rainfall of Saturday worn ing flooded all the meadow lots around heref At the Bozrah creamery the road was river. the water reaching up to the hubs of wagon wheels.
 Heard and Seen.
 Miss Viola Brown Of Hartford is spending several days at her home on Chapel Hill.
 Mrh. Nj. F. Eddy was a week end guest of Mrs. F. J. worthington of Norwich.
 New blanks hay been laid across the Central Vermont track where 1t cross cs the Franklin road. the first time since President Taff's visit here.
 Miss Nora Shea. Miss Alberta kss-
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sun. Moon md rides.
GREENEvILLE NEWS.
Meeting of Holy Name society-vari-
 ous Items.

President Joseph A. Donneily presid- co at the meeting of the Holy Name society held in St. Marys church Sunday afternoon Fifteen applications for membership were received and six new members were initiated. Various reports were read and accepted.
 The proposed federation rof societies Of the city was further discussed and the committee of the Holy Name so- ciety given power to join in the fed- eration of Catholic societies to be or ganized next Sunday evening, Nov. 26. History Of the Federation was given by NJ. J. Curran. The annual election or officers and reports of the officers will be held at the next meeting.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-20
DIED.

 BRADLAw--In this. city. Nov. 1s, Louise wife of Frederick Bradlaw. Nctice of funeral hereafter. M'GuIGAS-In this city. Nov. 1s. Mrs. Anne. widow of Frank AlcGuigsn. Of No I05 Roosevelt avenue. Notice of funeral hereafter. CuLvER-In Norwich, Nov IS. Helen c. Culver. aged 75 years. Funeral from her late home. 27 Thames street. Monday afternoon. Nov. 20, at 2.56 o'clock. Burial in the family lot in Yantic cemetery. NsURHAY-In Norwich, Sunday, Nov, ter of Michael and Mary Dolsn Mur- ray.
 Funeral from the home of her pafents. 3s Geer avenue. Tuesday morning at church at o'clock. DOWDALL-In this city. Nov 17. 1911. John Dowdail. in the 7sth year of his age.
 Funeral from the home of his daush- ter. Mrs. John A. Peck, IS Ciairnont avenue Tuesday afternoon, Nov 9l, at o'clock Burial in the family lot in Ysntic cemetery DAtIS-In Norwich Nov, IF. 1911, Lucy Francis Wifhey, wife of A. r.. Davis. aged 1s years. ' late late 2 home ss Gin street t Monday. Nov 20. at 2.36 o'clock. Burial in Brooklyn. Conn. W orcester papers please copy P.PlN-In Taftville. Nov. fs, Rosa nond Pcpin. wife of William Pepin. aged 8 years JCNES-In Norwich Town, Nov. fs, William Jones. aged 7s years. Notice of funeral hereafter.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-20

Mass, who spoke from John 6: 63. ''The words that I speak unto you are spirit and life" During the half hour in which she spoke she held the close attention of the congregation In the afternoon Mrs. Leger addressed the Loyal Temperance association on "The Abounding Life.'' At the evening ser vice Mrs. ,Ieger took her text from John 16 There was a good attend ance and special music was provided
 Mrs. Leger, who has had wide expe- rience in evangelistic work in which field she has been most successful, will conduct meetings on Tuesday, We'd nesday and Thursday evenings at 73O. She is an earnest and interesting speaker, and when here last July made a very favorable impression
 During her stay in Norwich Mrs. Leger is the guest of Rev. and Mrs. Robert F. True.
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wIGHTsfA MNEELY In Norwich. Nov. IS, 1911. by Rev r. Johns Bo- hanan, Herbert B. Wightman and Miss Phoebe !. McNeeiy. BL MP--HIGGINS-In Colchester, Nov. I6, 1911. by the Rev. J. IT. Fitzgerald of Hebron, Ernest Bump and Miss Lucy Higgins.
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CI.ARh-In Coventry Nov. 17, 1911, z Slaughter 10 Mr and Mrs. Martin If Clark.
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At the Sunday morning service in the Third Baptist church. in place of the regular sermon an address was given by Mrs. NJ. A. Leger of Lynn
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Saturday morning q violent gust of wind lifted the top from Maine's de- livery wagon. which was crossing the Greeneville bridge. and blew it with the blankets and cushion over the iron rail and into the river below
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EvAheELIsTIc SERVICES.

Mrs. M. A. Leger of Lynn, Mass.
 Speaks at Third Baptist Church.
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Notes.

Patrick Barnett, 70 years old. suf- fered shock while at his work in the plant ef the [. S F. company Friday afternoon and was taken to his. hume at No. 24i North Main street where he received medical attention.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-11-20
THE WEATHER.

Forecast for Todays
 For New England. Fair Monday; Tuesday fair south, local snows north portion; moderate west winds becom- ing variable.
 Predictions from the New York Her ald. On Monday partly cloudy to fair and colder weather will prevail. pre- ceded by rain or snow on the coasts, with brisk southwest to westerly winds, and on Tuesday fair and colder weather.
 Observations in Norwich.
 The following records, reported from Sevin's pharmacy. show the changes irs temperature and the barometrie changes Saturday and Sunday:
 Saturday. Ther. Bar. a. m 54 29.82 l1 m oz zS.So D D. m- AZ 4S.4c Highest 56. lowest 3s.
 sunday
 a. m. -.-............... 3e 2slo F m. 4o zS.lo 6 P. m 40 2s.sS Highest A. lowest ST.
 Comparisons.
 Predictions for Saturday: Rain; Colder; south winds.
 Saturdays weather: Fair, following rain after noon; cooler; south winds. Predictions for Sunday Fair; cold CT; variable winds.
 Sundays weather: As predicted.
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David B. Date Errstic.

David B. Date was my half brother. He was very cratic in many ways and was always scheming. He thought he was an inventor.
 .~,Tne state of my own health is not very good. I have a rundown system, am nervous and do not sleep we'll have been in that condition about Is
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The Bulletin should tc deliversd everywhere in the city DotOre . q m
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Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-12-22
DEATH every
) MINUTES

The reason Brlght's has not been
durable Is that there has been no cure
for kidney trouble.
Little wonder that the deaths have
doubled under the old-time kidney
stImulants and that the treatment OF
nnamcd kidneys with excitants has
been abandoned.
When the late John j. Fulton work.
ed out palliative for innamed kid
neys, kidney trouble and Bright
disease began to yield,
Kidney trouble frequently gets well
Of itself the first six months, but after
that competent writer's declare inilam-
nation of the kidneys incurablc. and
It Is fact that the annual deaths nre
now nearly 9OOOO-one every five
minutes.
Under the new palliative treatment
Buttons Renal Compound there Is
now no six months dead line, The
open question as to recovery is-"Iias
the patient fair heart ana recupcra-
tive power" Recovery can now lie
expected In majority of cases, though
all the books In Christendom decree
the death of the patient.
For sale by all druggists,
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-12-22
MEAT PACKERS
| MISS THEIR GUESS

CHICAGO. ILL.,, Dec 21.-Thc motion
of the packers OF the so-callcd beef
trust asking the court to instruct the
jury to bring in verdict of not guilty
was denied In the Federal Court here
prosecution had failed to establish any
case against the defendants" The de-
NAL Of the motion means that the
packers must prepare their defense and
fight to the last extreme.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-12-22
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SITUATION WANTED.

Young man desires position as chauf-
feur in private family. Four years
experience. Apply j. Parry, Bulletin
office. J09g-2w
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-12-22
PRESIDENT SENDS
MESSAGES

WASHINGTON. ID. G.. Dee. 21.-Thc
President sent two messages to con-
gress today. both Of them Of more than
ordinary Significance. His first related
to the fixing of tolls for the Panama
Canal and will be taken up by Congress
Immediately upon its rcconvening after
the holiday recess The shipping inter
csts have long desired some word from
the President with reference to canal
tolls. and while the message has not
been given out. II Is believed that the
President recommends "A sort of rebate
to American vessels passing through
the great waterway.
Mr.. Taft's second message related Ia
the navy. He recommends an immedi
ate increase of 2OOO men in the enlist
ed strength. saying that at the present
time many Of the vessels and yards are
short OF men.
The President also recommends with
Secretary Meyer the abolition Of tn,
smaller navy yards and the concentra-
ton of naval strength In ships, guns
and stores at the larger yards OF the
country.
A section Of the Presidents second
message related to the matter Of con-
tributory pensions for government em-
ployes.
$40, 000. 900 in Potash.
WASHINGTON, u. G., Dec. 2i.-It Is
given out at the Department of Agri'
culture that the agricultursts of tn,
country will make demand during the
coming year Tor Pacific Coast kclp ol
Iscaweed, which would yield at least Il
million tons OF potash. This would
mean the use of this one fertilizer Il
the value of $4,000, 900.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1911-12-22
$40, 900, 900 in Potash.
CELEBRATED so YEARS
IN THE CASSOCk

ST PAUL, MINI. Dec. 21.-John Ire
land, archbishop of ST. Paul. and one
Of the most prominent and brilliant
clcrics In the Roman Catholic church,
celebrated the nrtieth anniversary of
his ordination to the priesthood today.
The archcpiscopal residence was the
Mecca of thousands of visitors. and the
archbishop's mail was crowded with
letters of congratulation from every
section of the United States.