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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-04

O.-Will you kindly explain the fol-
loving verses: Therefore. if thou
erins thy Gift to the altar and there
rememberest that thy brother hath
ought against thee, leave there thy oft
before the altar, and 90 thy way; first
5e reeonoiled TO thy brother, and then
come and offer thy gift?"-Matthew v.
% "a. wv. H. e.
Arswer.-1hese words of the Tor6
addressed mainly to His followers con
yey the lesson Of strict Justice. and Of
icNc TO be developed and maintained
by those who would be in harmony with
The LORD. II any are about TO present
an offering Of service. or worship. or
thanks unto the Lord and remember
that someone has been wronged by
them in word, or deed, or thought; let
them ieave their offering, and 20 and
make amends for the WrongdoinR first
DO re onciled TO the other and then
let them come and offer their gift to
the Lord. Coming before the Lord
tten in this attitude of kindness and
love for others. and q willingness to
forgive all wrongs that may have been
inflicted upon themselves, and having
made amends as far as possible for
the wrongs that may have been com
mitted, they may have the assurance
that their offerings and prayers Will
be aCceptabIe
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-04
THE ILLEGAL DRINKING CUP.

The public, begermed drinking-cup
ceased to be a legal thirst quencher
on January 1 anywhere in Connecticut
and its use now is in violation of the
law
The Ansonia Sentinel in noticing
the fact that new sanitary dispen-
sation had dawned, said:
"Twixt an honest effort on the part
of state authorities TO enforce the law
and the persistent determination of
manufacturers of drinking fountains
to force their products upon the
market while the law favors them, it
would seem as though the Punishment
of the common cup would be tolerably
prompt and effectual. Industrial and
financial interests are back of the law.
In this connection. it is just pos
sible that Connecticut may be open
to the accusation of having had
legislature that deliberately played in
to the hands OF manufacturers Of
sanitary fountains for a purpose.
but it so happens in this case that the
law is backed by common sense as
well as by scientific principles: that
similar laws have been adopted in,
some twelve or fifteen states, and that
over 500 cities in the United States
have been busy the past two years
installing substitutes for the common
cup
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-04
A CHHD,S DREAM OF A STAR
By CHARLES DICKENS

There was once a child, and he
strolled about 2 good deal, and thought
o. number of things. He had sis
lei who was d child, too, and his con-
slant companion. They wondered at
the beauty of flowers; they wondered
Ut the height and blueness of the sky;
they wondered at the depth c1 the
Water; they wondered at the goodness
ard power of Gcd, who made therl
lovely.
They used to say to one another
sometimes 'SupposinR all the children
LIon earth were to die, would the
flowers, and the water, and the sky
be sorry?" They believed they would
De sorry For" said they, the buds
are the children of tire flowers, and the
little playful streams that 9dmhJl
down the hillsides are the children of
the water. and the smallest bright
specks playing at hide and seek in the
shy all night must surely be the chill
oren of the stars; and they would all
ne grieved to see their playmates, the
children Of men, no more"
There was one clear shining star
that used to come out in the sky be-
fore the rest, near the church spire,
above the graves. 1t was larger and
more beautiful they thought. tEan all
the OtneIS, ana every nlgnI Lney
watched for it, standing hand-in-h hand
at window. Whoever saw It first
cried out. 81 see the star" And after
,Tat they cried out both together.
knowing so we'll when 1t would rise,
end where So they grew to be such
friends with 1t that, before lying dDwr
II their bed, thev always looked out
cnce aga in to bid it goodnight anil
when they we're turning round to sleep
they Used to say: God bless the star!
But while she was still very young,
oh, very young, the sister dropped.
ind came to be so weak that she could
To longer stand In the window at night
and then the child looked sadly out by
I'm self and when he saw TIE star,
turned round and said to the patient
pale face on the he'd, 81 see the STAR"
add then a smils would come upon the
face, and a little weak voice used to
say God bless my brother and the
start"
And 80 the time came, all too soon,
when the child looked out all alone.
ara when there was no face On the
led. and when there was graVe
among tine graves, not there before,
and when the sIar made long rays
down toward him as he saw it through
his tearS.
NasS AeeEasay e,xn-hriEnt4 arIa
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-04

they seemed to make such shining
Wsy from earth TO heaven, that when
the child went to his solitary bed he
dreamed about the star; and dreamed
that, lying where he was, he saw
train of people taken UP that sparkling
road by angels; and the star, opening
showing him a great world of light
where many more such angels wanted
10 receive them.
All these angels, who were waiting
turned their DeGming eyes upon the
people who were carried UP into the
star; and sccn cane cut from the long
I VS. in which they stood, and fell up
or the peoples neCks, and kissed tn"m
tenderly, and went away with them
down avenues Of light, and were so
happy in Il cir company that, lying in
his bed. he went for joy.
But there were many angels who did
not 20 with them. end among them
tne he J new. The patisut fae4 that
once had lain upon the bed was glori
fed and radiant, but his heart found
out his sister among all the host.
His sisters angel fingered near the
entrance of the star, and said to the
leader among those who had brought
the people thither:
rs lily brother Gomez"
And he said "Nc!"
She was turing hopefully away,
when the child stretched out his arms
and cried "Oh, sister. am here
Take me-" And then she turned her
beaming eyes prCn him-and it was
night: and the star was shining into
the room, making long rays toward
hin as he saw II through his tears.
From that hour forth the chi look
Ell out upon the star as the home he
was to go to when his time s1ould
come: and he thought that he did not
belong to the earth alone, but to the
star too. because Of his sisters angel
guHs before.
Thus the child came to BIS an old
man. anil His once smooth face was
wrin5ied. and his steps were slow and
feeble and his Rack was bent. And
ore night as he lay upon his bad. his
children standing round he cried. ss
he crie6 80 long ago, Z see The star"
Thew whispered to enc another, He
Is ewing" And lie said, II am. MY
age Is falling from me like a garment
ard I move towards the star as a
child And, oh, my Father, ROW I thank
Thee that it has so eftsn epaned to
receive these dear ones who await
mel"
And the star was shining, and Il
! shsne s1pan hiE5gSaTz4
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-04
ORIGINAL LITTLE STORIES,
@Just My Luek!"

Mr.. Ray and his son were sitting at
the table when g kock was heard at
the door.
A young man with a bundle entered.
Take care of it" he said, and open
ing the door he passed out.
Mr. Ray united the bundle and saw
a small white dog. What is the use
Of it, be muttered. It's pretty
small, tool"
The next day there were five col
unns in the papers about the theft
of Rex" the prize cog, worth Ave
thousand dollars. The detectives were
on the trail of the thieves.
Pretty scrape I'm in. I'm sure it's
the same pup 1 got last night" he
growled.
That afternoon a chief of police,
backed by four determined looking
men, entered the Ray household.
'I have proof that Rex is here" he
said politely.
The case was brought to the court.
Just then the man who had brought
Rex appeared.
what is all this fuss about? Rex
is my dog, and hearing that it was
going to be stolen I brought him to
Mr.. Rays. The dog was not stolen,
though the thieves searched for 1t.
Because It was not seen at my house
you thought 1t was stolenl"
Tho thieves were caught and Mr..
Bolton (Rex's Owner), presented Mr..
Ray with a position in his large store.
When Mr.. Ray relates the story he
says that 1t was Just my luck" For,
though he expected to be arrested for
theft ha was not punished, but in
stead received a gift-Vdrgilio Coltury,
age 13, ClarEs Corners.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-04
POETRY.
After the Holidays.


looked backwards-who could help
it? There was Mother at the gate
Darling Mother, brayely smiling Oh
| knew that she would wait.
Yes, and Susie with her kerchief, she
is Waving-good old Sue!
Mother dear your headstrong laddie
waves a last goodby to you!
Back to school! Oh, yes! my tuck
box is as fun as full can be
Pears and apples cake and biscuits,
CocoanUts and coWslip tea,
Raspberry jam and ginger cookies
Mother, mother. you're a QUEEN
Kisses. though, are soft and cirlish
when fellows turned fourteen.
Coed bye, dearie, how Well miss
you!" Mother whispered in my ear.
Miss me? Rather! There'n be no
one left to lark about you here
Not a soul to shout and scamper,
pushing all the things, askew.
Twill be scrumptious good and quiet,
little Mother-wont it, SUE
So I left them at the gateway, where
the hollyhOcis grow tall,
And the sweet peas cling together just
above the garden wall;
Where the last September roses drop
their petals in the lane
There'u be mistletoe and holly when
come this way aSaini
Back to school! along with Harry,
Charlie Binns and Reg and Mike,
And my head is crammed with foot
ball. leapfrog, wrestling and the like.
Al, but Mother-don't you guess it?
in my dreaming, soon or late
Al my hearts with little Mother,
standing at the garden gate.
George Franklin.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-04
Daf1deriine
Makes your hair grow long, heavy and
luxuriant and we can prove it
Get a rs Cent Bottle Now and
Forever Stop Falling Hair, Itching
Scalp and Dandruff
Hair Becomes Soft, Fluffy, Lus-
trous and Abundant After a
Danderine Hair Cleanse

Danderine is to the hair what fresh showers
of rain and sunshine are to vegetation. 1t
goes right to the roots, invigorates and
Strengthens them. Its exhilarating, stimula-
ting and Ife-producing properties cause the
hair to grow abundantly long, strong and
beautiful. 1t at once imparts sparkling
brilliancy and velvety softness to the hair,
and a few weeks use will cause new hair to
sprout all over the scalp. Use it every day
for short time, after which two or three
times week will be sufficient to complete
whatever growth you desire.
Immediately after applying little Dan
derine all dandruf will disappear, all itching
of the scalp will cease and there will be no
more loose or falling hair.
If you wish to double the beauty of your
hair in ten minutes surely try this-moisten
a cloth with a little Danderine and draw it
carefully through your hair, taking one small
strand at a time, this will cleanse the hair of
dust, dirt or any excessive oil-In few
moments your hair will be wavy, fluffy and
abundant and possess an Incompatible soft
ness, lustre and luxuriance, the beauty and
simmer of true hair health.
If you care for beautiful, soft hair and lots
of it surely get Is cent bottle of Knowl-
TONS Danderine from any drug store or
toilet counter-A real surprise awaits you.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-04
Marthn,s Christmas Present.

Martha's family consisted of wee
baby brother, fcr mother and herself.
Her father had been lost at sea. No
ore knew whether he was living or
not.
When her mother knew the father
Of the children was lost she took in
washing, which just gave her enough
10 pay the rent of the house and keep
Martha at school.
On this special night, for 1t was
Christmas eve, they were talking about
their father, with the baby cooling
whenever the, word Father was pro-
nouneed.
After their small conversation they
went to bed, with Martha's mother
thinking how she could give her chill
Cren q Christmas present.
In the morning when the family
aWoke a surprise was awaiting tham
In the small kitchen of the house.
Right in the middle of this room stood
a stout man whom Martha recognized
as uer father. AS soon as she saw
him she ran and put her arms around
his neck. As soon as her father had
rested he told them how his ship had
Ieen wrecked on a small island, and
how his shipmates had seen ship
and had shouted 10 it, which was
kind enough to take them On board
and to bring them to their own homes.
RUTH p. HEAP, Age H.
Taftville
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-04
JED'S TALK TO LITTLE
FOLKS.

Uncle JED was pleasantly greeted
and remembered by the Children of
the Wide-Awalze Circle on Christmas
and New Years, and was glad so
many sent kindly greetings and cards.
We've all had a Merry Christmas and
Happy New Year, and now we will
all enter upon 1912 with resolution to
think kindly Of every one and to do
our best whatever task we may be re-
quired to no. There is lots Of work
and lots Of fun ahead and we must
attend to both.
Uncle Jed had a nice little letter
from one little book winner who was
not able to come and get her book
which lay in the office for some time,
It was sent by a messenger. When
she writes again II he gives her full
address We shall send it by the letter
carrier
Uncle Jed hopes children not able
to get about will take an interest in
the Circle and win some Of our nice
hooks,
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-04
PRIZE BOOK WINNERS,

Ruth MccolIum of Mansfield De-
pot, a book entitled "Alison's Adven-
tures,' by Lucy c. Lille.
2-caIvin r. Main of Norwich, a
book entitled The Young Ranchers, T"
by Edward S. Ellis.
difference Kennedy of Norwich, a
heck entitled May Bartletts Step
mother" by Nora Perry.
4-AIice Frechette of Taftville, a
book entitled julius Christmas Par
ty," by Nora Perry.
5-Grace M. Lowe of Howard, R. L,
a book entitled THE Hunter Cats" by
Helen Jackson.
6-Virglio Coltury of Clarks Cor
ners, a book entitled Two Ways Of
Becoming Hunter by Harry Castle
mon
7-Rosina Paradis of Taftville, a
book entitled The Hunter Cats" by
Helen jackson.
S-MiIdred Swanson of Baltic a
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-04
cHFcAeo's ACTION.

Chicago has passed a city ordinance
which defines what the warning sig
asl OF the motorcycle and the auto
mobile shan be- and thus makes an
end OF the great variety OF useless
sounds the owners have adopted to
please their fancy
The ordinance specifically states
that it shall be unlawful to make any
unnecessary noise.
The warning signal proposition is
thus treated i'm "a section Of an ordi-
nance which it is believed will check
The abuse OF the muller cutout, and
various other automobile dangers. But
the chief feature Of interest is the
warning signal section. because its
adoption sets the pace for the rest of
The United States. and shows the way
ro The successful solution of a problem
tlat has bothered most Of the cities
and towns of the country for long
time. The section reads as follows:
Motor Vehicles and Motor Cycles TO
Be Provided with % Bell. Horn. or 9th
er Signsl Device-Esvery motor vehicle
and motor cycle, while being used up
on the streets and public places Of the
city, shall be provided with a suitable
bell. horn or other device, and 1t
shall Doe unlawful for any person to
use any device which Will not produce
an abrupt sound sufficiently loud to
give an adequate warming Of danger,
and g. shall DE unlawful for any per-
son operating any motor vehicle or
motor cycle 10 make or cause to be
made any unnecessary noise with any
such bell horn or other signal device,
or 10 use the same except as a warn
Ing of danger
And the law also provides that any
motor driver guilty Of making any I'M
necessary noise shall pay a fine Of S25.
IL is an interesting fact that not one
member ~ the judiciary committee
that passed upon the measure is a
motorist. and Tor the first time. since
the warning signal question came into
The legislative limelight, this Chicago
ordinance is believed TO represent in.
diligently the non-motoring public,
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-04
MISS STONES RETURN TO TuR.
KEY.

There is considerable surprise ex-
pressed iH sI parts Of the country
Thai Miss Ellen Stone. after her ex-
per.ence with brigands in Turkey and
er ransom should he intent upon re-
rnns t3 llI former perilous field OF
auo-
Win reference O., her second ven
'are tHe Kansas City Journal takes
occasion Goo say-
zig Alss stone desires TO return TO
turkey she is of course. at liberty 10
1o sa. But .r saoald be with the strict
tn1ers standing that she is 90 exercise
--asonalla Irecsuuou and not engage
r any such undertakings as that
rh.cl resulted iI her capture decade
ego. Ovcr-zeaIous American mission
aries rave "a Way OF getting into trou-
aoroad and then calling upon their
n.rI -1 get them out As 10 their
ea. 10 go into all the corners Of
at world and preach the gospel there
.tl "e tH % estou But a missionary
should not 1e s1 jealous as reckIesslv
' arouse foreign prejudice or tempt
Mo C.1.ats OF bandits.
There ar- thousands of deyoted
~.l aHl women engaged iu carving
.r rosro. into distant lauos. THESE
people H.e entitled FOO great respect.
NH' tl.e carry also the obligation 10
exercise Judgment and cartiop and
H'. court dangers. should Miss Stone
-n wandering about i'm tho lonely
mountains ~ Bulgaria without sufi-
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-04
crippIed Amx,s Christmas.

What a beautiful morning!" said
little crippled Amy Brown 10 her
mother on Christmas day. See. the
sun is just lovely with its beautiful
golden rays"
Eyes, dear it is; but I should not
think you would be thankful or salts
fed. 1t Is too bad you cannot romp
and play with the other children.
"Oh, yes, I have many things to be
thankful for I am glad that I have
a father and mother l am glad can
use my arms and hands If I cannot
use my legs. Look, dearest mother,
how we'll I have made this little bag -
at is certainly well done" said Mrs.
Brown.
And now. dear mother, 7 can smell
the turkey ir the oven, and the pUd-
ding in the copper, and the other good
th3rgs. What a fine time We will
have"
Just then there came tap at the
door. and three rosy checked children
stood upon the threshold. They all
seemed very happy. In ones hand was
a game, in another's was doll, and
in the thirds was some lovely oranges
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-04
Norwich
The Bow Always Wanted a New Coat

The Boy Always Wanted New Coat.
Dear Uncle Jed: Just few words
to tell you about man and a woman
who had a little boy. Every year he
wanted a new coat, because his play
mates were rich and could afford it;
but he couldn't. One day he said:
Il want new coat"
His father said: Il have one that I
didn't wear yet, so I'll bring it to the
tailor to have it fixed"
The little boy said: 81 won't year it
If you have it fixed. L want a new
one"
But his father had brought it over.
1T will cost i've dollars" said the
tailor.
IAN right" the man said, 'Tu send
my little boy over after it"
The next day while they were eat
ing they saw the little boy coming up
the street. When he reached the
house he tried on the coat.
"Oh, you took my new coat" said
the man, instead my old"
But his wife, who had seen him get
ting it, said: Don't you try to say
it's your son, while it is yourself"
Never try to teach a lesson to an
other when you don't know who did
It."
ALICE FRECHETTE, Age u.
Taftville.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-04
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF BOOKS
TO UNCLE JED.

Edra Riebatanz of Lebanon: I thank
you very much for prize book. l have
read it through once and am going to
read it again. 1t is just what 1 want
ed
Agnes Aberg of TaftviIle: I thank
you very much for the hook 1t came
unexpected. l like boys books.
Clara Hyde of Lisbon: I thank you
very much for the nice book you sent
me
Loretta Waidron of Norwich: I
thank you many times for the prize
book. l have read it. Think Mrs.
Meade writes good books for girls.
Luella r. Matthews of Norwich:
Thanks to you for the lovely book.
| was very much pleased with it, as
1 am very fond of reading.
Berenice L. Green of Willimantdc:
thank you very much for nice book.
was very much pleased with it.
Troy |. Main Of Norwich: I thank
you for the nice book you sent me.
Kenneth Main of Norwich: I am
very much pleased with the fine book
you sent me. l like stories about an
imals, for I like TO know their habits
l have just finished reading it.
Edward jackson of Mansfield Cen
ter: Thank you very much for the
book you sent me- Have begun to
read it and enjoy it very much.
Helen Malone of New London: !
thank you very much for nice prize
book.
Clara {. Hope of Baltic: I thank
you for book sent. l think it IS a
lovely story,
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-04
A Pleasant Room,

Dear Uncle Jed: l thought : would
write a little story about a pleasant
room. 1t was a comfortable old room,
although the carpet was faded, md the
furniture was plain. In the middle Of
the room there was a table and I. small
lamp. On one side Of the room there
is a piano; on thu other there was a
couch and six chairs. There were a
couple of pictures hanging on the
wall. There were only two windows;
and Christmas roses bloome1 in the
windows. A pie; SAINT atmosphere of
home peace pervaded it.
ROSENA PARADlS. Age Il,
Tag+4rilIa
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-04
Ioretta,s Pets.

Dear Uncle Jed: [ 90 to school. I
am in the Third grade. l like to go.
] am glad when school is over to play
it'll my pets l have a dog. HIS
name is Brownie. He is four months
old and is all brown,
1 have a kittie-all white They eat
in the same dish and they do lot
Quarrel like some little boys and girls
I had a good dinner Thanksgiving.
Hope all little girls and boys did, too
LORETTA GREGORY, Age s.
tn ftVil1p
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-04
LETTERS TO UNCLE JED.
A Dear Old Santa.

A Dear Old Santa.
Dear Uncle Jed: Papa, mamma,
brother and I spent Christmas with
grandpa and grandma. We had
gold time and everything good for
dinner.
We went to the Christmas tree.
When We got there Santa wasn't there.
We waited and waited. At last he
came and how the bells rang He
Knocked at the door. Auntie went TO
the door and let him in. He was a
large. fat man, dressed in fur from top
to toe Auntie gave him chair.
When he sat down the chair broke
down and Santa went sprawling on
the floor and how we all laughed.
Santa didn't say a word but got up
and bowed to us all, and began to
take the presents off the tree. We
all got something: and l think he was
a dear old Santa.
GRACE NJ LOWE, Age Z.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-04
NV Pet Cat.

Dear Uncle Jed: I have a lovely eat,
his name is Matte. He is a large
Maltese eat. He is a very good pet,
l like him very much. We have had
him Ave years, but We don't know just
how old he is, because he was a full
grown cat when given 10 me. He is a
great pat of the family, He goes to
he'd with mn=and s6leens with his head
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-04
She Likes to Go to School.

Dear Uncle Jed: l live on farm in
Preston. l have some pets. They are
q dog and three cats. l play with the
little kitten.
/ have a nice home.
We have three horses an da colt
which is two years old. l am eigh-
years old.
1 had a nice time Than 1sgiving.
We had five geese.
I go to school and study arithmetic,
history, writing reading, geography
language and spelling.
l like to go to school very much
and every noon we have a lot of fun.
We have twelve scholars. I like my
teacher very much. Good-ble.
FLORENCE KENNEDY.
NorwiCh
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1912-01-04
RuIes for YOUNG Writers.

!. 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 viii
be given preference. Do not use over
200 words
!. Original stories or letters only
will be used.
.. Write your name, age and adj
dress at the top of the first page
Address all communications TO
Uncle Jed. Bulletin Office,