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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-09
Live Stock Market


 St Louis, April Seattle: Receipts. 24oo. including 100 Texans. Market 10 cents higher Native shipping and export steers, s75o97.75; stockers. s3a7.50; Texas and Indian steers s5Gp7; sows and heifers, 8. .25Q5.25.
 Hogs: Receipts, 72ooo. Market steady. Pigs and lights. s5.5OQs. Mixed and butchers, S.70Q8.05; good heavy, 795.S05.
 Sheep. Receipts, 470o. Market strong. Native muttons, s5a7; lambs, ss25Gs.25; stockers. s2.509350.
 Kansas City. April s.-Cattle: Receipts. 57oo including 600 southerns Market strong to 15c higher. Calves 25c higher; dressed beef and export steers. s7.50dS.50; fair to good, s6.2507 .40 southern steers. 8. .75G7. .50 southern. cows, s35oa6.5o.
 Hogs: Receipts, 1900. Market steady. Bulk of sales. s7.so@7so: heavy. s.soas; packers and butchers. SHOOT 90: lights, g. 45a7. .70 pigs ssG6.5o?
 Sheep: Receipts. 11,ooo. Market 10 to 15 cents higher. Colorado lambs. ss.15: lambs. s6.T5as.15; yearlings, s5.7567. .25 i; wethers, s5d6.50; ewes, s45od6.1o stockers. s3.500i5.
 Chica go. April Seattle: Receipts. 21.- GOO: market steady to 10c higher, closed easy; beeves s5.35ds.1o; Texas steers. s4. 6Cd5 90: western steers, s54on6.9o; stock CTS, s4 25dp5.eO: cows and heifers, s2.s5@ 6sO; calves, s550dS.25.
 Hogs: Receipts( 5000; market generally s cents lower; light, S.55q195; mived, s7 6OIs; heavy 7.s5dS.o5; rough. S.6oa7.75 pigs. 525a7. .5O bulk of sales. s7.s5a8. Sheep: Receipts, 1S,000; market fairly active. steady to 10 cents higher; native. s4. 4Od6. 50; western, s4.50f7; yearlings, s60 725; lambs, native, s5.e5a7.S5; western. S1z. .25lls.30.
 Louisville, Aprils-Cattle: Receipts, 400; slow on heavy steers. Light steers firm, range. $2mT.25 Hogs: Receipts. coco: steady to 29c lower. Range. 45edo.s5. Sheep and lamb receipts 1I5: lambs. Ilac
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-04-09

New York Cotton Futures
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-05
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Is -
APPROPRIATELY CELEBRATED

Especial to The Rlcnmond .'irsinisn. J
DRIVER, VA, Jan. 4.--on Decem-
Der the q from to IL p. NJ. Rev.
and Mrs. Randolph Thornton Clarke
celebrated their twenty-1rst wedding
anniversary at the Methodist parson-
age.
The Christmas colors. red and
green. were used as the color scheme.
This idea was artistieally carried out
In the decor tons OF the rooms. Run
ming cedar, holly. mistletoe, wedding
bells and potted plants made the
scene one of rare beauty.
Rev. and Mrs. Clarke were assist
ed In receiving by their daughters.
Misses Ruth, Rose and Bessie Clarke.
Mrs. John ]. wilkinson. Miss Annie
Wilkinson and Mr.. ID. Winfree Will
kinson, OF Newport News. Va. Misses
Rose Clarke. jeanette Darden and
Louise Brlnkley received the guests
at the door. The color scheme was
also carried out In the refreshments.
which consisted Of chicken salad.
waters. sandwiches. celery. olives and
pickles. ice-cream with fancy cakes.
hot chocolate and mints. These were
served by Misses Ruth Clarke.
Annie Wilkinson, Mary HarrclL LAl-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-05
SHIPS JOIN FLEET
FOR MANEUVERS

NORFOLK. VA. Jan. 4.--In order
to Join the other vessels of the At
lantic feet at sea tomorrow prepare
Tory to proceeding to Guantanamo
Bay for mAneucers, the battleships
Vermont, Missouri. Minnesota, the
dispatch boat Yankton and the tor
pedo boats Preston. Ammen and
Monahan left Hampton Roads to-day.
The battleships arrived In Hampton
Roads yesterday morning and were
Joined by the smaller vessels of the
feet. which went to the Roads from
The local maynard.
The cruisers Washington. Salem
North Carolina and Birmingham
passed out the capes at $40 O'Clock
yesterday afternoon for Guantanamo
II 10 likely that the cruisers Wash
.ngton and North Carolina will go t.
the Mardi Gras festival at New or
leans early In March from Guam.
tAnAmo,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-05

.
lie Everett. Regina Wilaameoss As0us
Jones and Grace WArrington.
The anniversary being IN odd yeaS.
the many Eifts received were e =
variety consisting OF nAhosnv c0s.s
silver. cut glass ana oeauta1uliy -.
broidered linens.
Rev. ana Mrs. n. 7. CleS1e.
and Mrs. Frank AnAs, NJ -
Darden. MT. ana MrA Jonn =: 1
nine. Mr.. and Mrs. =. W..
Mr.. ana Mrs. A. ~. WHroys 81. -.
ana Mrs. Charles Harrsl- A.s
r. Il. Jones, James HaSuoIs -
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-05
.TACKEY PARTY is
GREATLY ENJOYED

DRIVER. VA, Jan. IA tacky
party was given by Mr.. and Mrs. ].
w. Darden at their home on New
Years evening. In honor OF their
daughter, Miss Jeanette Darden. who
was at home for the holidays from tbs
Normal school at Farmville. and her
guests, Miss Lucille Towe. OF Chapa-
noke, y. e. and Miss Emma Jessupt
of Hartford, n. C.
These three young ladies received
the guests Mt the door. and n th6f
couples began to arrive tho fun and
nierriment became xfcater and more
interesting. The richest character 81
the evening were those who r0pIA.
scented the opposite sex. These werel
Mir. Hnry G. sullivan. OF Suffolk, rep
resenting "Miss Winchester" a.
London. England: Mr.. John WaGnee
representing Miss Carpenter. OF New
suffolk. representing Miss William4
from Missouri. -
The tackiest couple were bride aA1
groom In a mock marriage Tho
Prizes were awarded to Miss Ross
Clarke and Mr.. Roy Jones. ana Nh.
Winfree Wilkinson. who repreoentoA
negro minister. performed the ore.
II cny. the bridal party mAxC6o0 ~
TO the strains OF Mendeisohn's wedding
march. rendered by Miss Annie WIZ
kinson. an aunt of the bride
after the recessional, refreahmoa Al
were served by Misses Jeanette Oar.
der, Lucille Towe, Emma Jesgup. An.
HE Wilkinson and Ruth Clarke. Thaa
first course served consisted OF Ieuaonn
with "A stick Of candy in each olss
then home made ginger cakes ANA soxr
pickles. and then water WINS sefveA.
in chocolate cups with tooth picks
Pink lemonade was served during the
evening.
Among those present were: Mr.. ana
Mrs. j. w. Darden. Mrs Randolph
L. Clarke. Mrs. Jere Jones. Alas.en
jeanette Garden, Emma Jesslsn. LII.
seties Tawe,s Annie. Wilkinson. Or sNew.a
porr News. Va. Ruth Clarke. RnsAg
Clarke, little Everett. virEinia Oar.
den. iortrce Everett. Bensio Clarke n
Della Ni'l'a mson, Mary Lee Raa.n,n.l
stuart Everett. Virginia Clarke, JeAn.ss
etto Carney Grace Warrington Bea~s
| -. -A 7. .Itson. Lntiise D.ankt4y III !:
Regina WifIiams0n.. .MAasrs. Wss. i Z
Wilkinson. of Washington. d. C.: ns
Ninfree =. ilkinsor. Of Newport NessasS
Va. Henry G. SULLIVAN. Doue.aS OArsS
den. and Herbert Jones. Of SufIofk 4
Va. Thomas Bidgood. William Wnr- ]
rlngton. William Jordan. Roy JOnea L
Herbert Harrell. Ed. -Anaes, NSc1 ~
and William Savage, Harry Gamer.
Vernon Ehernfne. John waamS1, ~ 4:
ney Williamson and John Riddick. a.
rApron, ra-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-05
ITALIANS WIN BUT
MUST LEAVE TOWN

sMfTHrIELD, VA. Jan. 4.--Terms
have been effected whereby the dis
confcnted Italian iaborers formerly
employed by the SmithfIeld Mari. Clay
and Transportation Company Will re-
ceive 80 per cent. of their wages. due
for the month OF November and the
FIRST eleven days OF December. on
condition that they leave town.
This arrangement was brought
Abokt by Receivers ]. Lindsey Heard
and John r. Reid, after two days OF
strenuous experience. part OF the
time the italians held them captive.
though 1T no time indicated dts
position to treat them with violence.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-05
TAX COMMISSION
SEEKS NEW QUARTERS

DR.. Douglas q. Freeman. secretary
OF the State tax commission. will to-
day move the Office OF the commission
from its present quarters In the capt.
tel building to the Park hotel, wher-
the commission will occupy the first
iioor, front, opposite the hotel lobby.
being the room once used rs cafe.
The move IL made necessary by the
need OF the Legislature for the room
for committee purposes, and the COM
mission will probably be provided
Tor again In the capitol building as
soon as the solons take their de.
parture.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-05
MISS WEXFORD GETS
MOST OF THE ESTATE

- According to the VIII OF Sailie Park
Street. probated in the Chancery
Court yesterday, the sum Of $1,000
Is left TO Sallie p. Hamilton and
$500 to Belle Street Wexford. The
remainder OF the estate. which IL
valued at $4,000. goes to Roberta
Wexford, who qualified as executor.
She In a niece Of the testatrix.
Charles II. Hazard qualified as ad-
-iffnistraser- Of Margaret Hazard,
whose estate was valued at 5000.
samuel r. Bowers left an estate
worth only 500. Margaret r. Bow
ers qualified IA administrator
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-05
ASK INJUNCTION
ON WATER SUPPLY

NORFOLK, VA. Jan, s.--com
planning that an unreasonable amount
81 water has been and is atill being
taken from Lake Drummond, the
Camp Manufacturing Company In
Sansemond county. brought chancery
proceedings against the Lake Drum
mond Canal and Water Company, In
which Judge James 1. McLemqfe IL
asked to grant an order Of injunction
requiring the defendant company to
Immediately remedy the complaint by
re-erecting a dam across the small
waterway leading from Lake Drum
mond 10 the main canal.
II 10 alleged this dam was recently
removed by the said Lake Drummond
Canal and Water Company. greatly
lowering the level Of the lake.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-05

NEW YORK. Jan. 4.--Kumors OF a
p9sssbis tempest la teapot at tire
meeting OF the National Commission.
tho Supreme Court of baseball are
rife. While there has been no Off
ctaf statement OF any dissatfsfac tion
with the course OF President Garry
Hermann Of the commission 1t has
been intimated that several American
League club owners think there should
be q change In the personnel OF the
commission because for eight years
the National League has held the de-
Gliding vote In the commission,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-05
). z. sullivan Imprlrev,,,,,d.

NEW YOKk, Jan. 1T vas an
nounced at the Amateur Athletic Cnion
headquarters yesterday afternoon that
James h. Sullivan had improved. and
that his temperature had fallen to
~. His aiiment was stated to ha n
ssvere cold. 1t was reported that he
spent q bad night on Tuesday, but
as the day advanced yesterday he be-
came auietsr-and- showed thsee VIVA
nothing serious In sight.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-05
staliioss After Eib.rf.id.

" ASHINGTON, Jan. 4.--tseorEe
StAlunEs. manager OF the Buffalo
Club. IL after Kid Elberfeld Man
ager Griffith says that he has had no
communication from Stailngs ON the
subject. but he IL anxious TO have
him apply for the Kids release. an
he wants ia place him m soon an pos.
sihle. Ebsrfeld started his major
league career with Stx,iiDgs al De-
troit. AKA there Ii no doubt that he
would he glad TO play under him arafn.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-05
Red sox Club orr.ni.es

BOSTON. Jan. DETERMINATION of
the Boston American baseball team
was perfected today by the election
cf James r. McAlesr, Of Washington,
~ president: Robert Mercy, tres.ur-
~ and former president; John !. Tay-
1cr. vice-preEdeut. President Nc
Alear said the club would keep but
thtrty.fyc men on the pay roll this
seasOn.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-05

Litohfisld-oook
ABINGDON. VA. Jan. A wed
ding of much interest occurred yes
terday afternoon at 4.9o o'clock when
Miss Belle Litchfeld became the bride
OF John Oyler Booker. The marriages
took place at the home of the brides
sister. Mrs. Alexander stuart. and was
witnessed only by relatives and the
closest friends. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. Mr.. Neal. and the
only attendant was the brides sister,
Miss Mary Litchheld, Of Washington
The couple left at six o'clock Tor an
Eastern trip.
The out of town guests were Mrs
Clarence ~. Trinkle. Of Wytheviile;
Miss Page Moore, Of Wytheville. Mrs.
q. NJ. Lawrence. OF Suffolk; Miss MAYO
Carpenter. G. r. Carpenter. and Wal
ter Oyler. Of Roanoke. and Mr.. and
Mrs. Clark Carpenter. OF johnson City.
Tenn.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-05

White 6iGn0 With White Sox.
CHICAGO. Jan. &c. Harris CDoc)
Whtto. pitcher for thu Chicago Amer
1cA1A isst night signed 4 contract
~ ~ 1919 season-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-05
The Weather

WASHINGTON. Jan. &.--EofANas
for yirginis---Fair and much coidnl
with cold wave Friday; Saturday m
North Caroltna--Fafr and colder Frj
day; Saturday fair.
Special l,ecal Data fer TesteraSy
!. noon temperature - = :.
J.. NJ. temperature r......... 81. /
Maximum temperature up to n. M
Minimum temperature up. to N IN. !
Mean temperature .............g..
Normal temperature .a............ 4
Deficiency In temperature today III.
Deficiency in temperature since
March .....s.,
Accumulated excess in tempera.
ture since January 1.........s..
Rainfall last 81 hours .s..........
Deficiency In rainfall since March
.......3.'.l.. ~
Accumulated excess In rainfall
since January 1......A......... -.
LEGAL Observation y r. ~. YeSserAa.
Temperature ..t.....s...........
Humidity Observation-Disclosures.
Vino, directton d. N
Wind. velocity ...................
~ ea%RAr ss.esr.3sl ss;ss 80 GlKI
RAtnfeu LAST - houSe .ssssssssssss /
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-05

90 Daaytng - 80 49, - the othss
heswooA evoey Aects1on.
1Ala 5udlclal Temperament u ths
despair Of the TAft advisers. They
want TAN - take caro OF them. now.
ana TAN has bean taken care Of u
hts life. lie has never had even to
look out for Ms own eAme, and Tor
such Z man suddenly to become the
littlo father OF his people 10 something
that mAkes him gasp.
Tue president today told friends
that white he did not quote the
dark and bloody words ascribed to
him IN making his announcement
yesterday, he nevertheless was going
70 keep right on nghting. But his
friends say that II he fights he has
got 70 aGht somebody. And as the
only man for him to fight is now
President Oyster Bay II Is certain
very soon that a strenuous Pythias VIII
be mixing Il with a statesmanlike
damon and continue TO brighten as the
clock gocs round.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-05

PASSAIC, MILAN. William
". Mckay, formW postmaster OF
Rutherford today announced that he
had cent 10 Col. Theodore Roosevelt
a petition signed to 1000 Republicans.
urging him to become candidate
for the Republican nomination for
president. He added that he had
another petition In circulation in this
State.
Mr.. Msckay has just concluded a
trip East, West and South organizing
ard assisting Roosevelt representa-
lives. He saws that the orga niZation
formed Rooevelt Is the most powerful
ever formed In behalf Of any one In
divtdual in the United States. In
Ohio more than 1000 Roosevelt petit
tions have been signed and Missouri
Iliinois. North and South Dakota are
solid for him.
Mackay says II is generally conceded
that Roosevelt is the only man who
can win on the Republican ticket,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-05

lotte, y. c.. 10 spending several days
with Miss Margaret Wilson in Rock
Miss Credilla Miller, of Raltimnre.
will CONS to Richmond next week to
-risit Miss Nell Petts.
III. s. Barrow, OF Iawrenceville,
Brunswick county, IL the guest OF his
brother, ]. Z. Barrow, at 3l6 North
Twelfth street,
Mrs. Frank Anthony Wake, of Nor
folk, is spending several days in Rich
mond.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-05

s -.. . -+- So IT,
lars are Immediately ayaiIabia "oi-
richmond and the State aa.oci. t,a,.
VIII pay in instruments
Annual Pilgrimage.
our annual pilgrimage 70 Jar
t"wn Nay 10. under the leade, shin
o. Mrs X. I. Hunter, Waa the mos,
iarkeiH attended since the tercanf.nN
HfF year The number was esfinnn 80
- ne near the one thousand maj
II Was an Ideal day. and the besut,
OF the river trip and the charm -,
pa jamestown. with it's ane,ant
cnureh tower its monuments and me-
morals feposing In their setting nf
green, frightened by the early bloom :.
ing roses, was enjoyed by all. but
especially by those who for the rrst
.ihe had set foot upon these, oar
n"s. aheieht' shores. On the return
trip we touched at Brandon and wara
again the delighted quests Of Mr.
Harrison. who greeted the 9r4at
throng as they entered this hospttnbie
ola virginia home with her usual
grace and cordially. shaking hands
with all. many Of whom were sid
friends and connections. The nor !.
traits. rare silver and colonial ittinSs
were viewed with expressions Of az
miration. and many were the words
OF praise for the lovely woman who
had given so much pleasure 10 the
party. The grounds were unusually
beautiful. az tho early spring had
forced the blooming Of the flowers
and the great trees and clam bering
vines added to the charm.
Since that brizht-and enjoyable day
our friend has entered unto rest. Her
Kindness and her charming PERSONAL
ity will ever linger In our mem ories.
and We shall miss and think % her
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-05

6cid9e- 6arty
Mr. and Mrs. Preston Belvfn. Jr.,
gave an attractive card party last
evening at their apartment, at 301 East
Grace street. The decorations were
in holiday green's. and bridge was
played.
Mr. Chsncey Marston left this week
for Pom Pom, s. c.. where he will
remain FOR several months on bnsI-
ness.
Miss Nancy Wyatt has returned
from FIarrisonbnrg, Va, where she
WAS the guest OF Mrs. Herbert Coff-
man.
" c. Tatum spent the Christmas
holidays with his uncle. Mr.. W. T.
Tatum, OF Roanoke.
Miss Mary Alien has returned from
Powhatan7 county, where she spent
the holidays with her parents, afr.
and Mrs. W. A. Allen.
-
Mr. and Mrs. r. w. Cosby were
guests of their parents at Bon Air
for several days last week,
Mr.. Pryor Tatum has returned
from visit to friends in Powhatan
county.
( Mrs. Joe Walton. OF Sunnyside.
Va, has been visiting relatives and
friends in Richmond.
Miss Therese Nurney. OF Suffolk,
is the guest Of her sister. Mrs. Thorn
as A. Smyth.
Miss Marie Koiner. who has been
visiting Miss Ruth Kelley in Char
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-05

Of the old Westham Armory. which
stands on the Westham property OF
MIR. George Cole Scott, at which place
ne In building = handsome homo.
Ammunitions Of war were manufac-
turcd at the armory during the
Revolutionary period. and 1t II
through the generosity and kindness
Of MIR. Scott. who has shown his
patriotism by preserving this ancient
landmark, that the association was
able to mark tho building. Suitable
ceremonies will be held In the spring
In connection with the unwilling Of
the tablet. -. ----.-----
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-01-05

Election OF officers for the year
lsl2 and reading OF the reports OF
the past years work were the chief
matters before the annual meeting Of
the Association for the Preservation
or Virginia Antiquities. held yester-
day afternoon in the rooms OF the
Virginia Historical Society.
Mrs. J. Taylor Eliyson, the presi-
dent. presided. and between thirty
Ave and forty members were pres
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-28
TABLE LINENS, ETC.

6O-inch Satin Finish Table Dsmask- Anniversary Price 29o yard. 70-inch Satin Finish Table Damask- Anniversary Price 4So a yard, value 65c
 70-inch Irish Linen Table Damssk- Anniversary Price Sec yard, value SIPS.
 64 and 68-inch Half bleached, all pure Linen-AnniVersary Price 4se q yard value 59c and 69c. Napkins, size -S-Anniversary Prices 6eo a dozen, value 95c-at $1.t6 . dozen, value sL50-at S1.68 a dozen value S2.00. Pattern Table Cloths, all pure linen size 2x2% yards-AnniVerssry Price S1.95, value S2.75 Crochet Bed Spreads, full size. slight ly imperfect n Anniversary Price S1.5e, value s2.OO. 1Sinch Absorbent Diaper, standard grade-AnniVersary Price 4ec for a ten-yard piece, value 65c. 36-inch English Long Cloth-AnniVsr sary Price 96o for 12-ysrd piece value $1.50
 Hemmed Turkish Towels-AnniVer sary Price 1212c, value lie. Hemmed Turkish Towels, extra quail ty-AnniVersary Price 2se, value 3sc
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-28
DURING ANNIVERSARY WEEK
.COTTONS, ETC.

A Brown Sheeting Anniversary Price 534c, value 71Ac. 4-4 Brown Sheeting g-ARBivsrsary Price 724c, value 1Oc. A Bleached Sheeting-Anniversary Price 734c, value 10c. 9-4 Brown and Bleached Sheetins- Anniversary Price 1ec, value 25c. Sheets, size 72xsO-Anniversary Price 33c. Sheets, size S1xs0-AnniVsrsary Priee 58c, value 75c. Sheets, size S1x9O-Annivsrsary Price 6ec, value S9c, Pillow Cases-Anniversary Price 1t9zc, value 15c Pillow Cases-AnniVersary Price 17e, value 22c. Cotton Blankets-AnniVersary Price 67o, value S5c. "Woolnap" Blankets -- Anniversary Price S1.64, value S2.00 Wool Blankets - Anniversary Price S2.95, value s400, All-wool Plaid Blankets-Anniversa Price $5.95, value sS.50. All-wool Plaid Blankets-AnniVersa Price $6.95, value 5000.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-28
DEPUTY CROUCH VISITS
 THE NORWICH CHANGERS.
Fine Programme of Music, Readings
 and Debate Enjoyed.

visitation from Deputy l. E. Crouch of Groton, accompanied by half a dozen of the Groton grangers, made notable evening on Wednesday for the meeting of Norwich grange, No. 1T2, P. of H., in Pythian hall. There was a large attendance of the Norwich grange members on hand to greet the visitors
 Worthy Master Amos B. Wheeler presided, expressing a cordial welcome to the visiting officer and his party, who found the programme for the evening full of entertainment for them. Deputy Crouch spoke upon grange matters in an interesting and instruc- tive way
 The latter part Of the evening, under the. direction of the lecturer. Miss Ella Lester, had an enjoyable programme of music, readings and a debate. The following were on the programme: Song, Silver Threads Among the Gold, the grange: paper, The Value of the Grange as an Educator, John E. Fan ming; reading, Too Progressive for Him, Mrs. Mary E. Phillips: tableau, two scenes, She Sleeps. Dreaming Life is Beauty, and Wakes to Find That Life is Duty, Mrs. Lila Saunders; piano duet, Miss Hattie Jewett and Miss Nellie Howie; reading, Farmer Ben's Theory, Mrs c. A. Gager, Jr.: reading, Sliding Down Hill, Mrs. F. A. Cook.
 The debate was upon the subject Re- solved, That the grange is not only a benefit to it's members but to the com- munity at large as well.
 Deputy Crouch. with Mrs. Crouch and c. L. Gates of the Groton grange, were appointed judges for the argu- ments presented by the following dis putants Affirmative, H. F. Palmer and Fl. Rogers; negative, Woodbury o. Rogers and E. c. Jewett. The judges gave their decision in favor of the af- flrInative
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-28
UNITY CLASS SOCIAL.
Held on Final Night of Checker Tour.
 nament, Which Brittin Won.

The social committee of the Unity class Of the First Baptist church en- deared themselves to every Unit who was able to attend the windup of the checker tournament Tuesday evening. As the last of the games was being played an original sketch entitled As It is in the Engine Cab was ably pro- duced by Carlos Kicker, engineer; Myles Standish fireman. and Earle Stamm, conductor. Following this lit tie sketch, the Units were entertained and mystIfied by Prof. Huntnutski, a master in the rapid calculation of fig ures. A repast served by Charles Wiley, Charles Whitaker and James TourtellOtte was enjoyed Walter Cowan acted as toastmaster.
 The following are the games won and lost by the players in the checker tour nament: Brittin 13-2, William Auburn 1S-2, George Auburn 12-3. Charles Whitaker 12-3. w. M Cowan IO-5, Kicker S-7, Wiley 8-7, George Chase 7-7, Lowell 7-8 Tourtellotte 7-8, Frink 5-9, George Whitaker 5-10, Standish 4-1O, Thomas Chase 4-1O, Barber 1-13, Stamm 1-14.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-28
NEW SILKS

|31-inch Striped Japanese Silk, washa- ble, regular price 39c a yard
 ANNIVERSARY PRICE 2ec 27-inch Striped Silk Voiles, washable, regular price 39c yard
 ANNIVERSARY PRICE 2sc 2T-inch Striped Silk Eolienne. washa- ble, regular price 39c a yard
 ANNIVERSARY PRICE 29c Silk Foulards, in stripes. figures and dots, in all the fashionable spring colorings, regular prices 39c to 75c a yard
 ANNIVERSARY PRICE 39o 35-inch All Slk Messaline, the most popular silk of the season, in black, white and all the spring cOlorings, best $1.00 Silk
 ANNIVERSARY PRICE 7sc