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Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-16
MISPLACED POSITIONS.
Address by Rev. ]. F. Cobb Before
 Y. N. c. 4. Meeting.

At the Sunday afternoon talk for men at the Y. M. c. A. the speaker was Rev. Joseph F. Cobb. pastor of the Church of the Good Shepherd. General Secretary F. R. Starkey pre- sided. A pleasing programme was car ried out by Swahn's orchestra Father, Take My Hand, and Rock of Ages were well rendered by Mrs. W. G. Haselden and Miss Ella Potter pre- sided at the piano.
 Rev. MT. Cobb spoke on Misplaced Positions and his text was from Fec 10; z: T have seen servants upon horses and princes walking as ser wants upon the earth" He spoke in part as follows: To the observing and thoughtful it appears that it was in wisdom that all things were created. and that this world is now maintained in wisdom; and it is clear to many minds that people ought to seek their place in life. Public conscience is be- ing stirred. the good people are begin ming to see that it is time for them to take hand in fighting wrongs, and that they can do 1t when they will exercise their rights and stand firmly for truth and righteousness.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-16
Y. M. c. A. NOTES.
Joseph Hull Wins in Pool Tourney
 Camp Reunion and MinstreIs.

Joseph Hull has been announced the winner of the pool tournament in the boys department at the Y. NJ. c. A., having finished with a clean slate, headed with IS victories. A. Henault was second with r won and lost, and c. Kinney third with Is won, 2 lost. The stonding of the next six players follows: c. Grove, won II lost {; W. Stanley, won 13, lost 5; L. Jackson, won 12. lost 6: H. Hull, won 10. lost B.; L. Stanley, won 10. lost 6; John Lee, won g, lost g.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-16
PERSONAL

Fred Gravelin of Packer recently vis- tied relatives in Norwich.
 Mrs. Carrie R. Harvey of Groton was in Norwich Saturday.
 P. Hall Shurts of New London was a visitor in Norwich Saturday.
 Miss Ida Trachtenberg has returned after visiting relatives in Pittsburgh since the early fall.
 Miss Margaret McGiIl of Montville was a weekend visitor at the home of her parents in Centre Groton.
 Bella Lyon Pratt, the Boston sculp- tor, has been in New London, the guest of MT. and Mrs. J. Hunt Sterry. All the Salem summer residents.
 Miss Annie Walters of Middletown, Miss Addie A. Thomas of Groton, J. B. Holman and daughter, of Saybrook Point, spent Friday in Norwich.
 Cabt. David J. Hunt, of the wreck ing Steamer Tasco, and Mrs. Hunt, were up from New London Sunday, guests at dinner of Dr. and Mrs. J. H. Allen, of Church street.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-16
MISSIONS AN INVESTMENT.
Consresstionaiist Secretary Empha. sizes This Attitude Toward Foreign Field.

At the Second Congregational churcn Sunday evening the sermon was by Rev. Edward Lincoln Smith, D. D., of New York city, secretary of the Amer ican Board of Congregational Foreign Missions. Rev. MT Smith took as his subject, Our Congregational Invest ment, giving an interesting account of the work accomplished by the Amer ican board.
 In opening his sermon the speaker read the parable of the servant who went and hid the one talent which his master had given him. while the other servant invested the money which had
 been entrusted to him and increased it. When Jesus related this parable, said Rev. MT. Smith, he was talking about the Kingdom of God, trying to reveal what was in his hear The nearest definition of the Kingdom of God is that given by Prof Boswofth
 who says that it is the civilization of
 brotherly man. Jesus said to the dis ciples as he says to us today to take
 our experience in the Kingdom of God and invest it that He may receive it back with interest, on His coming If you are satisfied to confine your experience in the Kingdom of God to coming to church once a week and make no effort to invest it in your everyday business life, bye and bye you will have lost what you did have. Some people, said Rev. Mir Smit' believe that there is no need to Chris tianize the Turk, that his religion is good enough for him, but this man must go back for conviction to Jesus Christ who came to replace the old l religion of Judea. Others say that there is no more religion at home than is l needed. The sea of Gallilee is a most
 beautiful body of water, surrounded 1 by beautiful country. The river Jor- | dan flows into the Sea of Galilee and out of it and later reaches the Dead
 Sea, out of which it does not flow. l The, waters are dead and become dead CT and deader every day. So unless the church passes along the good
 which comes within it's doors, it will
 bye and bye be dead like the Dead
 sea.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-16
FIVE RECEIVED ON PROBATION.
At Mckinley Avenue A. M. E. Zion Church Mrs. E. w. Wilbur Spoke on The Lost Christ.

Unusual interest was shown in the meeting in the A. M. E. Zion church, on Mckinley avenue, Sunday evening, at which Mrs. E. W. Wilbur of the Salvation Army spoke. She took for her text The Lost Christ. Following Mrs. Wilbur's talk five members were admitted into the church on probation. Those who were thus admitted are as follows: Daniel Randall, Daniel L. Harris, Lincoln Harris, Miss Margaret Jackson and Miss Henrietta Carter. Following the sermon of the evening a collection of over five dollars was taken up, which will be added to the Christmas fund of the Salvation Army The meeting was an inspiring one, and all who were present were much im- pressed with it. Since these meetings have been held a new interest has been aroused in the welfare of the church, and there is promise of greatly in- creased membership roll within the next few weeks.
 On Sunday evening Captain B. w. Wilbur and George Bosworth of Buff falo went to New London, where they conducted services both inside and outside of the Salvation Army head quarters there. The meetings were well attended.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-16
ZIONIST MEETING.
.:sherevj Kkiuthe' dlfo- o-7i2ifiEbCwubs Members from State Council Here to
 Spread Movement in Norwich.

At the synagogue of the United Brethren on High street there was a largely attended meeting on Sunday evening which was addressed urGn zionistic subjects by three speakers, whose words were listened to with close attention. At the close of the meeting, as a result of the addresses, the matter of organization of a Zion istic society was delegated to a com mittee. which will call d meeting at some later date.
 The meeting was under the auspices of the Connecticut Zionistic council, which has headquarters at New 3ri- tain. Dr. Louis Smirnow of New Brf- tain, state president, was the first speaker, addressing the audience in English. The other two to speak, who used the Yiddish language, were H. Beck of New Haven and Dr. l.. Rope lowitch of New London.
 How it was proposed to accomplish the objects of the organization, the re- claiming of Jerusalem and Palestine for the Hebrews, was fully explained by the speakers.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-16
LARGEST EGG WEIGHED
 oNE-FIFTH OF A POUND
Rhode Island Red Hen Had the Record
 Last Week.

The tetal number of eggs laid dur ing the fifth week, ending December l2, of the international egg-laying con- test at Storrs, was S9S, an average of about 100, which is 20 per cent. yield and is profitable poultry. keeping at the present prices. This is an increase of 72 eggs over the previous week.
 The English pens took the high hon. ors for the week:
 Thomas Barron, Catforth, England, s. c. white leghorns, 25.
 Ed. Cam. Houghton, England, s. e. white leghorns, 22.
 Braeside Poultry farm, Stroudsburg. Penn., s. c. white leghorns, 22.
 Glenview Poultry farm, West Will lington, R. c. Rhode Island Reds, 22.
 The largest egg laid during the week was laid by s. c. Rhode Island Red owned by Colonial farm, Temple, N. H. It weighed 20-1e9 of a pound. It's cir conference measured ' 1-2 inches the long way and inches the shorter. The smallest egg weighed 7-10o of a pound, by s, c. white leghorn owned by Ignleside Poultry farm, Thernsdale, Penn.
 Leading Pens.
 The following is a list of the lead ing pens as they stand to date and the total number or eggs laid by each.
 Thomas Barron, Catforth, England, single comb white leghorns, III. Edward Cam, Houghton, England, single comb white leghorns, 91. Smith Brothers, Addingham, Penn, single comb white leghorns, 85. White Acres Poultry farm. Three Tons. Penn. single comb white Orping tons, IS.
 Braeside Poultry farm, Stroudsburg Penn, signle comb white leghorns, 73 Edward Cam, Houghton, England single comb white leghorns, 60. Burton E. Moore, Winsted, Conn. single comb white leghorns, 57. Glenview Poultry farm, West Will l lington, Conn, rose comb Rhode Island Reds, 52
 George P. Dearborn, Blairstown, N J., single comb Rhode Island Reds, 49
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-16
PENSIONS FOR TEACHERS.
Hartford Meeting Was Almost Tie
 on Two PIans Proposed.

4 conference was held at the capitol at Hartford Saturday of teachers from different parts of the state on the sub 5ect of pensions for teachers. There were about fifty present. Principal Charles L. Amss of the Brown school, Hartford, presided. Miss Euphrosyne Brown of Bridgeport kept the minutes. An address was delivered by w. l. Hamilton, the agent of the Massachu- setts board of education. The paper was afterwards discussed by the teachers. There were two plans of pensions before the meeting. One plan was for a direct pension and the other provides that the teachers shall con- tribute a percentage of their salaries to a pension fund.
 A vote was taken to obtain an ex- pression of opinion on the two plans. Seventeen favored the coDtributory and sixteen the direct plan.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-16
MUSICAL SERVICE.
Violin Solos by Russell Hunt and Spe- cial Anthems by the Christ Church Choir.

At Christ Episcopal church on Sun day evening there was a congregation of good proportions, and the special music arranged by Choir Director W. F. Habekotte was greatly enjoyed. This comprised two violin solos well ren- dered by Russell Hunt. and some spe- cial anthems which were given by the vested choir with the precision and expression that indicated their careful training. In the anthems the solo parts were taken by Eben Learned, who was in splendid, voice.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-16
TWO BIG QUESTIONS.
Puzzing All the World Just at Pres ent-How They May Be Answered Promptly and with Satisfaction.

What to get
 What to pay?
 These are the questions in every mind just now.
 To ponder in a perplexed way and complain "Oh. I don't know what to buy!'' is a waste of precious time, every minute growing shorter.
 Right at hand are suggestions as to gifts which would be acceptable for the home, for the office, to wear, to look at, to use, to enjoy not alone for Christmas, but for the other 364 days of the year.
 Let the merchants help you choose! They are ready and willing.
 Glance over the attractive advertis- ing columns of, The Bulletin today.
 Whether you have twenty five cents or twenty five hundred dollars to spend on Christmas presents, you will find countless suggestions there
 Remember, there are only eight more shopping days before the 25th For your own sake. as well as that of merchants, clerks, mail and express men and messengers generally, buy today!
 Gift buying deferred maketh the clerk sick!
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-16
FORMER LEBANON PASTOR
 CALLED TO NEW CHURCH.
Rev. Eugene 8. Smith Invited to Pas
 torate in East Providence.

Rev. Eugene B. Smith, formerly pastor of the First Congregational church at-Lebanen has been called to accept the pastorate of the Hope Con gregational church of East Providence, R. I. The matter has been under con sideration for several weeks, since the resignation of Rev. Edwin S. Gould, the first pastor of the church, was accept ed. At meeting of the church Mon day, Dec. 9th, it was decided to extend the call.
 Rev. Eugene B. Smith has preached at the East Providence church several times recently. He is a graduate of Bates college and of the Hartford The ological seminary.
 The East Providence church is a new enc, the building having been completed but little more than a year. Previous to that tine the or ganization held mee#inss at Grange hall, in the ATrniHgton's Corner dis trict near wh--n the new church is built
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-16
PROVIDENCE COUPLE
 LANDED IN LOOKUP
Found Helpless in Thamesvills-said
 to Have Been Put of Trolley.

William J. York and Mary E. York, both giving Providence as their home were found by the police early Satur- day in Thamesvilie, helpless from. in- toxication. The woman was found ea the street near Thames Terrace and the man was on the porch at the home of John Woodmansee. Captain TWO mey was notified by telephone from a Thamesville resident that two people had been put off trolley ear ana were helpless to take care or mem selves. When he sent Sergeant Kane, Policemen Coyles and McFadden to investigate they found the Taylors. An express wagon was secured to bring them to the lookup.
 No complaint of the two was received from the trolley company.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-16
FOR FINAL HEARING.
Schwsn~r Case Will Be Up Before Referee Browning Dec. sc.

Notices have been received by the creditors of the Schwaner bankrupt estate stating the matters to be passed upon at the final meeting of the cred ltors which will be held at Norwich before Referee Amos A. Browning on Dec 30. The hearing is set for 10 a. m.
 The meeting is to pass upon settle ment for $650 with Otis Elevator con- pany for a balance as claimed of more than $1,200; settlement for $1.000 with Automatic Refrigerating company for balance as claimed of more than $1,- 800; settlement for $250 with Mosler Safe company of it's claim on account of a conditional sale contract for safe and to .hear and determine fees and commissions, allowance to attorneys.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-16
County Historical Society.

The Norwich committee of the New London County Historical society on the winter meeting is composed of Prof. Henry A Tirrell, Jonathan Trumbull and L., o. Smith. MT. Smith caused by the death of Bella Peck Learned.
 The meeting wiN be held in Slater hall, Norwich, either the last of Jan uary or the first of February. It is planned to have an art exhibit Mem bers from New London will attend.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-16
FAVOUR BILLS CHEQUE
 on the UrcaS National Bank

n tniS Wa! you Wln AnuW the eAa.i cost Of your living and always have the best AiId of receipt In the re- turned endorsed cheuue.
 Courteous and libera, treatment ex- senoed 10 every depositor wi.etaQ. the a-eoAD, De iat2e or small
 Nc soilcl. yoIr patronage
 HE UACAS EATl0.f.n- sANX -'s4sEAcne 95 s2 Shetuckst Stree;
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-16
HAS BAD LUCK
 WITH HIS HORSES.
M. B. Ring Loses Three in a Few Weeks-Cresceus Colt Died Satur- day.

An year old horse known as the Cresceus Colt, belonging to M. B. Ring, died Saturday morning, making three horses which MT. Ring has lost with in a few weeks. The cold came from Wisteria, owned by MT. Ring, and was bred in Ohio. The colt was brought here when about months old. He was used exclusively as a driving horse. The two horses lost previously were used on the mail wagon. It is believed that pneumonia was the cause of all three deaths. although the body of the third victim is to be examined to find out certainly the cause of his death. Some horsemen in the city have been dicussing the possibility that the horses had not died from nat ural causes, but MT. Ring says he does not put any confidence in such re- port.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-16
JOHNSON AM PALMER
 DEEDS RECEIVED.
These Suits Over Stony Brook Values
 Are Settled.

On Saturday the contention between Charles W. Johnson and the city of Norwich over Stony Brook water rights in connection with the new res erveir was definitely brought to close by the delivery from MT. Johnson to Joseph T. Tanning, attorney for the city, of the necessary deed conveying the rights to the city. In exchange fur this MT. Tanning handed over the check for the amount previously agreed upon.
 The deed from Henry N. Palmer to the city was received earlier in the week and both the Palmer and the Johnson deeds have been recorded in Montville land records.
 The deed from Celia Cook has not yet been received.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-16

The Connecticut Oyster Growers association has sent an appeal to yachtsmen, sportsmen, fishermen, shore dwellers, hotel proprietors and all interested in the elimination of harbor pollution for aid in securing legislative action regarding sewage disposal of cities of the state.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-16
Halle Club to Move,

The Halle club members are plan ming to remove their furniture and other belongings from their present To- cation to the new club rooms. What might be called a packing party will be held in the rooms tonight for the purpose of preparing the furniture for removal. The members are to bring a few old newspapers, and after the packing is completed social time will be held and refreshments will be served
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-16
SENT TWO TURKEYS
 FROM SOUTH CAROLINA.
Felix CaIIahan's Son Despatched Two Acceptable Christmas Presents North.

Felix Callahan of Union street has just received two handsome turkeys from his son, Felix P. Callahan, who is now in South Carolina. The birds scale in the 13-pound class and are big brown fellows who arrived in good condition. One of them is destined to make a Christmas dinner at the Cal lahan home, while the other Is for the board of Chief of Police George Lin- ton, an uncle of the sender.
 The birds were shipped from Gree leyville. s. C.. where young MT. Calla- han has been on a timber inspection trip for the company by which he has been employed in the south for close to four years.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-16
RED CROSS SEALS
 AT THE PoSToFFlcE.
Miss Ruth Kind Began Selling There on Saturday-Mr. Leavens Ordering More.

The sale of the Red Cross Christmas seals was begun at the postofiace on Saturday. Miss Ruth Kind, in regu- lation Red Cross nurses costume, was stationed in the lobby at a little table placed there, and will be on duty all this week disposing of the little Christ mas stickers which do their part in the anti-tuberculosis fight.
 Of the 100000 seals which F. J. Leavens of the local Red Cross branch received as his first allotment for sale, nearly all have been placed for sale, and he is about to write for more. From the indications now it looks as if the Norwich branch would fully keep up this year to its highly credit able records of the past two seasons.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-16

times in dispensing their wares In the early evening Billy Ziegler gave a clever exhibition of twirling the baton, gun, etc. Thomas Guilty of Hartford rendered several pleasing solos. MT. uilty is a Norwich boy and well known to many people here.
 Dancing was enjoyed until nearly midnight music being furnished by the Cadillac orchestra. Everyone ap- parently passed d most enjoyable eve ming and those in charge of the affSir are well pleased with the height of success attained during the tirsl two days of the fair, and expect that the final evening in the armory will cap the climax.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-16
TWO FIRE CALLS.
Grass Fire Near School Street-chiId Set Curtain Afire at 254 Main Street.

The fire department had calls on Saturday and Sunday for fires of small consequence. .On Saturday afternoon at 3.55 there was a call from School street for grass fire which was put out by the autochemical company re- spending, and at o.45 Sunday morning there was a telephone call to No. 254 Main street, where child with match es had set fire to curtain in a tene- ment on an upper floor. It was in apartments occupied by an Italian family. The building is owned by S. Lambert. The autochemical also am
 swered this call and did effective work.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-16
TUNE ERALS.
Mrs. Ralph Brown.

The funeral of Mrs. Ralph Brown, at which Rev MT. Greer officiated, was held on Saturday morning at her late home in' Glastonbury, and the body was taken on the noon train to Preston City for burial. Henry Allen 6 Son were in charge of the arrangements.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-16
William A. kn.elsnd Elected,

At meeting of the directors of the Hartford City Gas Light company held Friday William A. Kneeland, formerly of Leonard Bridge. was elected to the office of assistant treasurer. This Is a newly created office and MT, Knee lands promotion is well merited. He has been their accountant for several years and is a son of Judge and Mrs. A. G. Kneeland of Leonard Bridge.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-16
Hard Time shiftino Passenqer

Saturday night on the last car out of New London man under the infiu- ence of liquor started trouble and the conductor attempted to put him off. Another man interfered and the mo- torman was then called for. but it was impossible to accomplish the job. The conductor however, sent the car back to New London and had the fellow ar rested. The man who interfered es- caped
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-16
David Hsndstt Transferred.

David Bendett, who has been in the meat department at the Mocican com pany here for two years. has been transferred to have charge of the meat department in the company's store at New London. The change goes into effect at once, as MT. Bendett is to re- port in New London this morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-16
Two Paid Their Fines.

Two of the young meR who were recently fined in the city court as fre quenters after the gambling raid upon the Aubrey place have paid their fines. All those charged with frequenting gave notice of appeal after the court had found them guilty and placed fines up0p them
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-16
Wonsn's College President Not Chosen

A meeting of the committee of trus- tees of the Connecticut college for women for the purpose Of considering names for the presidency of the col lege was held at New Haven Satur- day. Afterward the only statement made was that the meeting was en- tirely informal and no definite action was taken. No date was fixed for an other meeting.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-16
Row in w.st Main strsst Aans..

Adolf Lee. 33. a Portuguese, was arrested on saturday night about il o'clock by Policemen AcFadden and perry on the charge of breach of the peace. Lse's face was splotched with 5lOoo after a row in the basement Tenement next to the West Side en- zine house. A leather sling shot was found in one of his pockets when searched at police headquarters.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-16
Coal Prices in WiIkesbare.

A taxpayer has received an interest ing statement as to the price of coal in Wilkesbarre from the assistant postmaster of that city, who writes that stove sizes, egg and nut coal are selling for $4.25 a ton and that pea and buckWheat coal can be secured for s325 a ton. the long ton of 2,240 pounds being used.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-16
Brilliant Christmas Decorations.

The Porteous & Mitchell Co. store flashed out in beautiful Christmas dec- orations on Saturday night and made that part of Main street a brilliantly lighted spot. Along the whole front of the building. on second and third stories, are rows of Christmas trees, with lines of electric lights through them
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-16
GOLDEN WEDDING.
Capt. and Mrs. William L. Bump of East Lyme Celebrated Their Fiftieth Anniversary.

In honor of the completion of fifty years of happy married life, Capt. and Mrs William L. Bump kept open house at their home in East Lyme Saturday afternoon and received the congratu- lations of their many friends.
 In the evening they were at the home of their son, Benjamin F. Bump, New London, where from Ito o'clock they met relatives and friends, of whom they have wide circle. Capt. and Mrs. Bump are both fortunate in enjoying a reasonable degree of health and they seem likely to be spared for many more years of usefulness.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-16
AsricuIturists' Midwint.r M..tino.

The midwinter meeting of the state board of agriculture will attract a number of attendants from this part of the state. L. H Healey of North Woodstock is secretary, the meetings being held Tuesday and Wednesday in New Haven.