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Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-25

We told you last week how to study
and stealth are necessary to observe
animal life Of any kind Anything
which excites fear in a creature re-
tards true knowledge of him; and fear
is a protective quality. Birds are not
urally afraid of boys and girls-their
natural enemies There are various
ways of identifying birds; by their
form and plumage, by their song or
cry, and by their fight. Birds like the
pewee. the chebec, the chickadee and
the Phoebe bird call their name, so
you would know them if you did not
see them: but in order to identify
them when they make no noise you
must take into account their size, col
or and flight Ears do not hear alike,
and birds do not say the same thing
TO all. since the Imagination plays quite
a part. For instance, to some the
quail calls Bob White" to others
More Wet" and to still others Good
Wheat" But you see the sounds iden-
tify the bird, however the listener may
interpret them. One of the vireos is
called the Preacher bird, because his
notes sound like: You see it-you
know ibid you hear me? Do you be-
lieve to- And then the Teacher bird
cries Teacher, TEACHER, TEACH
Err" Some birds make themselves
appear to be where they are not by
their song, which they manage like a
yentriloquist There are seed -eating
birds, insect eating birds, fruit eating
birds, animal-eating birds, fish eating
birds. and birds that capture and eat
other birds. and scavenger birds. After
you know bird by sight and by song
and by fight, you must know his hab-
its and the place where he makes his
nest and raises his young. to know
him. This study not only gives you d
knowledge of birds, but your hearing
becomes more acute and your sight
keener and it adds to your skill, your
knowledge and your pleasure,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-25

very pretty.
1 like my teacher very well. ! am
glad school is out
/ carry my father to work and so
after him every day.
/ have a little calf to tend 10. lie
will run and jump when I take him
out and tie him up. have a little
garden of my own and my sweet corn
is is inches high. / like TO hoe my
garden
/ am going to visit my uncles in At
tleboro Sunday. ] will go on the steam
cars to Providence then / viii take
the electrics TO Attleboro. / like 10
ride on the cars
| am going to stay long time at my
uncle's. I am going to learn to ride a
bicycle this summer. / want a bicycle
very much.
My uncle came up TO see me from
Maine and he wasn't home but three
days, as his house burned down.
Your nephew.
ELMER d. BURBANK, Age "A.
Oneco.
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Dear Uncle Jed: A party including
my papa and mamma and little sister
and myself went down on the Wander
lust large launch owned y Mr.. Ford,
a friend of ours, to the Yale Harvard
race. We anchored by the bridge at New
London and had a good view Of the
finish. l wish you could have seen all
of the yachts that were there.
We were surrounded by them. The
rigging on one or two of them was
just black with the sailors belonging
on them.
The banks on both sides of the
bridge were crowded and when Har
ward won they cheered and clapped.
and with the Whistles blowing and
bells ringing they all made a great
noise.
One sad thing that happened was
the explosion on the Christina, q yacht
owned by a Mr.. Fletcher. 1t killed one
of the ladies on board.
After the race we went to the beach
and had popcorn, Ice cream and pea
nuts. The restaurants and ice cream
places were trimmed with Japanese
lanterns and colored lights, which
made them look very pretty when they
were lighted.
We eft there about Q and got home
about II. We were all tired but happy
over our DAVIS outing.
GERTRUDE MARSH. Age s.
Norwich
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-25
THE WIDE AWAKE CIRCLE
Boys and Girls Department

received my book Friday, and COM
menced to read it right away. I like
1t very much. and / want to thank
you for 1t. l am Interested in the
Wide-Awake stories.
Lizzie Budeit, of Lisbon; receiv-
ed my book few days ago, and thank
you very much for it. l will try to
write more stories and win prizes.
Ada Marriott, Oneco: Please excuse
me for not writing sooner. l am busy
helping my mamma. l thank you very
much for my book, "Billow Prairie
In some parts 1t is sad but interest
ing. My little sisters name is Violet
Elizabeth Marriott She is two months
and two days old now.
Alice German, Of Versailles: I re-
ceived your prize book. / thank you
very much for it. l enjoyed reading
it.
Mae Estella Leach, of Wauregan:
This is the second prize book | have
received. I want to thank you very
much for it. 1t was very good book
and I enjoyed reading it on my vaca-
ton.
James S. Moran, of Norwich: thank
you for my interesting book. was
away on my vacation or l would have
thanked you before.
Julia A. Maertens. of Lisbon: wish
to thank you for the prize book you
sent me last Thursday, 1t was sur.
prise to me. for l thought l wouldn'
get any. | think 1t is fine
Harold p. Ostcrhout, of Mansfelt
Depot: | want to thank you for thu
beautiful book you sent me. | hav'
read 1t and prize 1t most highly.
Annie Johnson, Of Baltic: Man!
thanks for the book | received.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-25
WHAT PEGGY SAW.
By Gertrude Harrison Smith.

1t was the last night in the old year,
and almost u o'clock.
The little village of c. lay half
hidden in the trees Of the forest
Lights like glow worms glimmered
from house windows, telling that there
were many watchers waiting to see
the Old Year fade and the New One
dawn.
Such time filled many hearts with
thoughts, hopes. and prayers.
At a tiny little villa, overlooking
Forest Lane, there was light in the
lower window, which revealed hus-
band and wife sitting together, talk
ing of the hopes of the coming year.
The moon was casting It's rays upon
the upper windows, and lit up the face
of little girl, who was looking with
eager eyes on to the forest glade.
"Oh, Gerald, do wake up" she cried.
turning to her little brother, who was
sleeping in his cot. DO come and
see the Old Year go and the New
Year come but a low grunt was the
only reply.
Peggy did not trouble much at her
brothers lack Of enthusiasm, but set
tied herself more comfortably and
turned again to the window.
AS she peered into the road the
moon sent a ray of light like a silver
path along it to the Forest, and on, on
to the clear star-lit sky.
Peggy leaned her head on her hand
and suddenly caught the strains Of
distant music, and the sound of light
footsteps.
Then as they grew more distinct, q
hand Of tiny elfs. in blue and green
came dancing along.
Twelve In every row. and they went
along the silver ray, and then they
disappeared Into the wood.
Peggy waited. spelbound
After few moments pause, the
music became clearer, and down again
came the long army in twelves, as be
fore,
Put this time they walked slowly
and Peggy saw thar two We're helping
along 4 very very old man, and. the
! rest were carrying heavy parcels.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-25
WINNERS OF PRIZE BOOKS.

1-Edythe Grant, of Uncasville, THE
Seven Maids" by L. T. Meade.
2-EIsie La Bounty, of Montville,
1.-The Time of Roses" by L. I. Meade
3-Sarah Swartzman, of Norwich,
THE Jolly Ten" by Agnes Carr Sage.
4-Aenes Nelson, of Norwich. THE
Odd and the Even" by L. t. Meade.
6-Gertrude Marsh, of Norwich,
"Gilly Flower" by the author of Miss
Toosey's Mission"
Gillian Brewster, Of Norwich,
1.-THE Young Whaler," by George S.
Coomer.
John p. McVsigh, of Norwich,
The Boy Explorers, by Harry Prem
tice.
s-EImer D. Burbank, of Oneco,
Floating Treasure" by Harry Cas-
tlemon.
viii Thomas Bell, to whom book
was awarded two weeks ago, please
call at The Bulletin Office and get it.
Winners of books may call at The
Bulletin business Office at any hour
after 10 a IN. on Thursday for them.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-25
Health and Beauty Hints
BY MRS. MAE MARTYR

as its use often prevents serious sI'k-
ness.
T. y. L.: You can obtain qulck relief
from burning, smarting eyes by IRE
quently dropping Or ) dcops O.
plain CrvstOs eYc-tOnic IN cach eye.
This harmless tonic is made by as,
solving 1 ounce crystos in pint cold
water. For soreness or for removing
foreign particles, well as for Granu-
lated lids II is unequaled. To duil
listless eyes Ill viii give youthful
charm and sparkle, and its occasional
use frequently ovcrcomes the need fer
wearing glasses.
Esther H.. You cannot expect TO have
clear. fair skin so long as you con-
tinue using greasy creams and smother
the pores with powder. Make up and
use this plain almozoin cream Jelly,
followed by an application OF the spur
max lotion (see answer to c. Ii: Put
9 teaspoonfuls glycerine into Il pint
cold water, then add 1 ounce almozoln.
Let stand for several hours, til IN Apply
to skin and massage in well, This al
moEoin cream Jelly viii rid the skin Cf
pimples. blackheads. blotches, fine
lines, sall0wnsss and other comUst&iOn
upsets 1t also discourages hairy
growths.
Grace W: The discomfort you suffer
from overfatness can be easily Icme-
died if YOU will get / eta :es parn Ills
and dissolve in y pints hot water,
then take tablespoonful ) times each
day This harmless treatment gently
dissolyes fatty tissues without neon
venlence and does not cal for dieting
or violent exercise. You can reduce
your weight TO where you want it ard
your flesh VIII be firm and the SKIN
free from wrinkles. No possible danger
results from using the parnotis treat
ment. and there need be no fear OF the
fat returning once the treatment Is
discontinued
X L.: An excellent hair and s. alp
tonic for summer months Is noads by
adding ] ounce quinzoin TO 4 pint al
cohol then u pint water This al
most instantly soothes the burning and
stops irritation. lts continued use rpls
the scalp in healthy cnndii9n 2Ld
encourage n beautiful growth - s:lht,
brilliant hair il Is a good idea to
shampou occasionally with oanthtox
(ace answer 10 b. Al, then use the
Qulnzoih tonic once or twice each week.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-25

G. l.: The hot sun and wind viii not
injure your skim even though 1t is dell
cate, II you apply spurmax lotion each
day This lotion is made by adding
teaspoonfuls glycerine to Il pint witch
hazel Cor hot water), then 4 ounces
spurmaX. Powder and rouge are IN
necessary when the spurmaX lotion IS
used and if you apply the lotion every
day you win find that it banishes tan
and freclles and dispels the oily,
shiny, blotchy condition The spurmaN
lotion Is invisible when on and is not
affected by wind or perspiration.
Myra: Each night apply pyroxin to
lash roots with thumb and foretnger
and they will come, in long and silky;
Your eyebrows will grow thick and
heavy by rubbing on pyroxin with I'M
gertip. Be careful and don't get any
where hair is not wanted.
Dorothy D.: No harm results when
delatone is used to Danish hairy
growths. Just make a paste with some
delatone and water, spread over hans
and in or minutes remove wash the
skin, and every trace of hair or fuzz
has vanished. Rarely is 1t necessary to
use more than one application of della
tone o4 oo,r.e Won osnnot n,to
your hair look bright and prertN be
cause soap was never intended for
shampooing. as it causes the hair to
grow streaky and brittle Dissolve
Teasnoonf1l canthroX in cup hot wa
ter and you will have enough mature
for, a delightfully."- soothing and inylg
Grating shampoo. The lather created
by canthrox allays scalp irritation and
dissolves dandruff and excess OIL and
after rinsing we'll the hair and scalp
are clean and sweet while the hair
dries quickly, with an even, rlch color
and beautiful gloss. Nothing compares
with cnnthrox for keeping the nair
silky, brilliant and fluffy in hot
weather
Mrs. ]. r.. Boils indicate a poison
laden blood. and you can hope for little
relief until the poisons are c.iWiaalrd
from tho system, In X pint alcdh d
pour / auuee kardene, then put IN y
cupfnl sugar and hot water 10 inelse n
quart, Take tablespoonful before
each meal ana you will soon he rid OF
your beils, This tonic viii clear a. the
skin and give you health ana energy,
and should be kept handy In tAe hous e,
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-25

Slowly they came nearer, till Peggy
could read some of the labels which
were hanging from each basket:
Cares, 1871" Troubles, 1911;" Joys,
1917" Pains, 1871" and lots of 9TH
ers which Peggy could not read.
Why, it's the Old Year going away.
and taking all his own things with
him; and, of course, the men go in
twelves. They have packed all his
Things up in months" cried Peggy
Perhaps if / stay here a long time
L shall see the Baby New Year
On. on they came, these little men,
carrying away all the trials and
troubles, joys and pleasures of 1911.
Just as the last elf was passing
away into the darkness Peggy called
out:
Mr.. December, where are you 60
ing to take the Old Year and his par
cells top
They belong to Time and Eterni-z
~, with the other years that are gone"
was the reply.
Then the church bells began to
chime, and doors flew open and peo-
pie greeted one another with good
wishes.
Wondrous music, and saw a band of
white robed fairies fitting along the
silver path. At the top they stopped,
and some few rather than climbed to
the top of some tall trees.
There, from a snow white nest, they
brought down the New Year child.
! With JOY and gladness they danced
back. the way they had gone before,
! and Peggy saw the sweet, pure child,
and saw also IA book which she held
In her arms.
/ On the cover was 1912 and as the
wind blew back the pages she saw a
SILVER name on each-her own
amongst them. Beneath would be
/ written the deeds Of everyone in sill
! yer, or. alasl In black or faded color,
us The year passed away,
on, little New Year" cried Peggy,
let mine be all in gold" and she soft =
iy stole into bsd.-The Children :
Realm
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-25

who Joins is given a club number. The
objects of the club are:
ITO encourage the love Of nature.
Ito encourage the humane treat
ment Of all dumb animals.
III-To help to make a happy fire.
side by kindness to others and being
good and useful ourselves.
IV-To diffuse our knowledge.
Your nephew,
JOHN P. M'VEIGH, Age Z.
Norwich.
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Have The Bulletin Follow You

Readers Of The Bulletin leaving
the city for the seashore, noun
tains, rural resorts OF for Europe
may keep IN touch with doings In
town BY having The Bulletin sent
direct to them by mail for any
period desired - days, weeks or
months. Hundreds follow this plan
on their annual vacation and return
fully informed as TO what has been
going on during their absence.
orders should be placed with The
Bulletin business Office.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-25
Three LittI. Maids


Once upon a time there lived in
northern Europe lady and her hus-
band, who had three children. They
were Edith, Alice and Elsie. They
were very happy children Once when
their folks were away dreadful thing
happened. They unfastened the door
and went out in the fields rolling
hoops, while the dinner was burning
in the kettle
Edith was the youngest, and, Of
course, she didn't know any better,
so she was not the blame But Alice
and Elise were twins. twelve years
old, and they knew better than that.
Now. as it was growing late, their
parents came home
They felt quite assumed at finding
three of their big girls rolling hoops
instead Of tending house.
Now, children. do you expect to
set what you want when you don't
mind what is told you
SARAH SCHWARTZMAN. Age IL.
Norwich
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Found Guilty.

Once. when we were in Bronx park,
New York City. we saw several hun
dred sparrows in big tree. 1t seem
ed as If they were quarreling and we
stood and watched the birds. All at
once the birds few at one point to-
wards the ground, but before quite
reaching it, flew up again and scat
tered in all directions. Then when
they had flown away we walked up to
the tree and found a dead sparrow
LAYING under the tree. 1t seemed to
MS that this bird had done something
for which the other birds had put him
to death.
ROBERT KIRCHNER, Age IL.
South Windham
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Vacation.

Dear Uncle Jed: My school is out.
The last day we spoke pieces and sang
songs. After we spoke we went in the
grove in front Of the school and had
ice cream and cake
There were a great many people
there and we had a fine time.
Our teacher gave the scholars a
souvenir of the school with his picture
on it, and the names of all the schol-
ars and the committee on it. 1t is
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-25
LETTERS TO UNCLE JED.
Lucy's School.

Dear Uncle jed: I am a little girl
nine years old. l go to school My
studies are reading, writing, arithme-
tic. spelling, drawing, geography and
history.
/ like to go to school My school
is out for the summer vacation.
I am going away TO visit my grand
mother.
Good wishes to all. from your niece,
LUCY GRAY.
Yantic
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-25
Another Uncle.

Dear Uncle Jed: I thought I would
write and tell you Of another uncle,
though he is called Uncle Remus. He
selects three subjects every week. The
prize winners receive books. Some
times the prize is divided between two
persons. The name Of his club is the
Irish Fireside club.
This is published weekly in the
Dublin Freeman. Some weeks there
are stories and letters from South
America and Africa. Each member
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-25
A eratefuI LittIa Rird.

One day last summer l was out
walking in Mohegan park with my
parents, when We heard the cry Of a
bird in distress. We hurried to the
spot and there was a large black
snake trying 10 get little oven bird
The mother of the bird was trying to
get the attention of the snake away
from her little one. My mother threw
stone and drove the snake away
The mother bird was so happy that
she sang a sweet little song for us
to show her thanks
AGNES NELSON. Age 10.
Norwich.
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your position"
After thinking few minutes, he
said
Il know OF a position you can have
IN my city office. because we need such
as YOU, and remember, my boy, honesty
Is always rewarded"
HANNAH L. M'VEIGH, Age 1S.
Norwich
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Which Is III

AS I was going to Colchester the
other day with my aunt. We met a
woman and child about four years
old.
The child was dressed as a boy, ex-
cept It had on girls shoes. 1t had
beautiful long brown curls, so 1t look
ed like a boy and girl both. Which
was it?
HATTIE KING.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-25
Tho Wind.

Who has seen the wind
Neither | nor you;
But when the leaves bow down their
heads
The wind was passing through.
INEZ MESSER, Age 8.
Norwich.
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flying by the long string it carried
caught on q high limb and then to
lower one. My brother went to the
rescue and while mother pulled the
limb down with the rake the string
broke. The poor bird was frightened
and flew away to wall nearby.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-25
Rules for Youna Writers.

l. Write plainly on one side Of the
paper only and number the pages.
2. Use pen and ink, not pencil.
3. Short and pointed articles Will
be given preference. Do not use over
$50 words.
4. Original stories or letters only
will be used.
8. Write your name, age and adj
dress plainly at the bottom of the
story.
Address all communications to I'm
Gle Jed, Bulletin Office.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-25
A Robins Accident.

The other morning before breakfast
my mother was looking out of the
window and saw a peculiar looking
object out in our apple tree
Going out she discovered it was a
robin hanging by one leg. 1 suppose
it was going to build a nest, and while
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-25

It is being pretty clearly shown that
there is no need Of a recall. Present
methods are working effectively in
getting rid Of bad judges.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-25

How is it that the new party is
constantly spoken Of by the press as
the third party? Were not the prohi-
bitionists and socialists in the field
first?
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-25

In Chicago they are wearing over
coatg and protecting vegetation from
the frost. all preliminary to cold feet
At the coming convention.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-25

Somebody did a golden deed,
Somebody proved a friend in need
Somebody sang a beautiful song,
Somebody smiled the whole day long.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-25

The anti-boss party starts out with
q dictator at its head. The slogan
should be one hot boss is better than
many
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-25

If the states in which senators do
not gain their election by the generous
use Of money would only come to the
fore now. they might become as dis
tinguished as the original thirteen.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-25
CENSORSHIP OF THE PRESS.

Roosevelt started it and the fol-
lowers Of the J ersonally conducted
candidate are assiduously spreading
the nonsense about the censorship Of
the press relative 10 the third termer's
party From The time when his en-
trance into the convention campaign
was limited at up to the present time
the prominence Of his contention has
been due TO the manner in which the
newspapers have given publicity to it,
he has recognized the value Of It and
his assailing the newspapers because
q his slump is IN accord with his DO
Sition on the nomination. 1t is a par
allel case with his attitude on the out
come Of the national convention. The
position Il the newspaper liz to fur
nish the news and the Bulletin will
be pardoned for any display Of boast
fulness in believing that it has fur
nished the news and il intends 10 con-
rnue to carry out its duty, at the
same time realizing that politics is
not all the news. and that politicians
are not It's sole readers.
Regarding such alleged censorship.
the Hartford Courant aptly says But
the fact Of such publications does not
necessarily add strength to the cause
exploited. We question very much if
some thoughtful people do not laugh
rather than enlist when they read Of
The third party gatherings in this
state, where they see active among
the well meaning and high minded re-
cruits. natural kickers. disappointed
Office seekers. publicity hunters. ideal
lists. impracticals. asirolOgists and
others OF whom they are either already
tired or hitherto unaware The Cour-
ant gives the news. because that ie
what II Is published to do. but 1t gives
IL in these matters without worrying
as TO the result"
The militant suffragettes hold the
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-25

The New York investigation has
progressed far enough to show that
Jack Rose is no American beauty.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-25

+ How Roosevelt did reduce the high
cost of living the seven years he was
president. He has a record which
may be relied npon.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-25
EDITORIAL NOTES.

Norwich now has representation in
a new Farty. The opening was-well,
it was Bully Moosic.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-25

There is no evidence the price of
voters viii be any lower to the progress
sive party than to any other. The
three million put into the primaries
foreshadowed this. +
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-25

If all the candidates who have been
mentioned shy their hats into the ring
for the second congressional district
there'l be a merry time. King and
Jodoin have landed
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-25

Looking over the Roosevelt support
ers Of New England who nave been
somewhat prominent in politics, we no.
tice they are men Of many disappoint-
ments.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-25

Out in Nebraska they say the Colo
neIs party would look ike a new party
II Mike Harrington was not on the
charter roll
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-25

II the census is a fraud and the
primaries expensive and disappointing,
the voluntary partisan delegate may
yet become the protested type by the
Colonel.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-25

Col. Bryan has the credit Of having
knocked the man to the fore who
wanted to knock him into a cooked
hat
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-25

Happy thought for today: In these
days it's nothing to be on both sides
Of the political fence
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-25

Texas turns out a watermelon and
a half for all Of us The crop is esti-
mated at 175.000, 900
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LETrERs OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.

Helen L. Ashley. of Plainheid. I
was very much surprised last Thurs
day to see my name in the paper as
one Of the winners of a prize book. !
Norwich bulletin., 1912-07-25

Some men following Roosevelt still
claim To be republicans. Roosevelt
sent into headquarters: q hereby re-
sign membership in the republican
club" He was conscious lie must cut
loose