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Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-26
ENJOYABLE CHRISTMAS PARTY
 FOR NORWICH GRANGE
Exchange of Gifts and Interesting Pro Qramme Made a Merry Evening.

The members of Norwich grange, Patrons of Husbandry, enjoyed a Christmas party, which as a delightful social affair was all that could be de- sired, in Pythian hall Wednesday evening. At 8 o'clock there was a short business session at which Wor- thy Master Amos Wheeler presided. Only routine business was considered. The meeting was then turned over to MT and Mrs. Jacob Gallup, who pro- vided & delightful programme for the ensuing hour and a half. The hall was made gay with Christmas decora- tions and there was prettily dec orated Christmas tree with gifts for each one present. Each gentleman was required to provide gift suitable for a lady and each lady brought a gentleman's gift The only reouire- ment was that the gift should not cost over ten cents. The presents when unwrapped proved to be of the widest variety, some of c useful nature and others of humorous design, and much enjoyment was experienced in opening the gifts
 The formal programme opened with a finely rendered piano solo by Miss Portia F. Branche after which Miss Mazie Rider delighted with a vocal se- lection. Frank T. Naples gave sev- eral humorous readings and responded to the applause with encores. A pleas ing plano solo was given by Miss Natalie Brown. and Mrs. Frank Cook had an entertaining reading. On the conclusion of the programme a gen eral social time was enjoyed by the large number present. Fruit, candy | popcorn and nuts were served The affair lasted until shortly after 1C
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Christmas Day Was Passed Quietly
Ideal Weather Increased the Joyous Spirit of the Holiday Good Cheer Regned at the Backus Hospital in the h. sttutions and in the Private Homes of the City,

Wednesday in Norwich and vicinity was just the ideal sort of day for Christmas. Crisp, bracing weather, with a cloudless sky, made the out door world attractive to everyone and those who were fortunate enough to have sleighs found that Tuesdays fall had made conditions right for the en- joyment of this winter pastime that of late years has been intermittent There was sliding for the younger peo- pie on the many hills and by early af ternoon a good path had been worn on Broadway hill by the rippers and sleds. On the Yantic river at the falls and at various ponds around, the zero weather of Tuesday night had in creased the coating of ice to a thick ness sufficient for skaters who were not afraid to take a risk.
 The various holiday attractions that were offered on Wednesday afternoon and evening provided hundreds of people with enjoyment. At the Davis theatre there were Big crowds for each of the four performances and in the evening at the first show there were many standing. At the Auditorium there were also good holiday audiences. In the evening there were good at tendances at the several dances in the city.
 Christmas Dinner at Wauregan.
 At the Wauregan hotel the special menu solved the perplexing Christmas dinner problem for a large number of people in a thoroughly satisfactory manner. During the dinner hour a programme of popular music was ren- dered by the hotel orchestra under the direction of Frederick c. Geer, as follows
 March-The Wedding Glide .. Hirsch Selection-Bohemian Girl .... Balfe After Vespers (Twilight Meditation) Moret Potpourri-Broadway Review, Lampe Waltz Motives from The Spring Maid Reinhardt Hungarian Dance No. 5 ..... Brahms Excerpts from Oh, Oh, Delphine, Caryll | Selection-N. Y. Hippodrome 1912-19 Klein The dining room was made attrac- | tive with Christmas trees and other l holiday adornment.
 At the Auditorium Hotel.
 The Auditorium hotel ladies' and | gents cafe enjoyed large patron age on Wednesday for the excellent | special Christmas dinner which was | served from 1 to o'clock under the | supervision of Manager Frank Wright | The menu was most attractive one including roast turkey with all the fix ings, which make up the real Christ mas dinner
 Christmas Color at Y. M. c. A.
 The main floor of the Y M. c. A building was gay with Christmas dec. orations on Wednesday, the ceiling being festooned with red and greer | streamers. and Christmas bells sus. | pended at various points.
 At the Backus Hospital.
 The patients in the wards were eacl presented with gifts from the differen
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-26
CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL OF PARK CHURCH SUNDAY SCHOOL. Interesting Programme of Singing and Recitations Carried Out.

The Christmas festival for the Park
 church Sunday school was held on
 Tuesday afternoon at o'clock in the
 Osgood Memorial. The formal exer-
 cises were conducted by the superin-
 tendent. Oliver l.. Johnson, and opened
 with the singing It Came Upon the
 Midnight Clear, led by Mrs. Grosvenor Ely and accompanied by the Sunday school orchestra, Prayer by Rev. Dr. Howe and the reading of the Scripture story of Christmas by MT. Johnson was followed by short talk by pr. Howe. Next came a recitation by Eloise Smith and Louise Norton, the singing of o Little Town of Bethlehem by the school. and of Christmas carol by Eben Learned, Mrs. Ely accompany ing him. Miss Lois Perkins recited The Legend of the First Christmas Tree. This was followed by a song by the infant class. There were two Christmas trees, one already decorated and having gifts for members of the school. The ether was decorated by | the children, each class bringing a 1 stocking filed with gifts for some fam | fly in need of Christmas cheer. These | were hung upon the empty tree and | then the gifts to the Sunday school were distributed. Afterwards, in the l dining room, ice cream and cake were served by the social committee, Miss | Louise c. Howe chairman, Mrs. Robert l Cochrane and Mrs. Neville Blicq.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-26
Goes Falling Hair Ceases, Scalp Itch Van ishes, New Hair Grows Pro-
 fuseIy and Becomes
 Fascinating.
Money Back If It Doesn't

Don't Say I've read all that before" just go to your dealer right away lay down 50c say T want & bottle Of that PARISIAN SAGE that so many sensible people are using" Then take It home and use 1t as directed and then if you are not satisfied that 1t is just as advertised take back the empty bottle and your money will be refunded
 Pretty risky offer you'll say; not at all, dealers know just what PARIS- IAN SAGE will do and have the prom ise of the American makers. the Cir oux Mfg. Co.,, of Buffalo, N. r., thai they will back him up in lis strong guarantee. Pretty fair and square offer, isn't 1t?
 Mrs. J. G. Franklin, Fulton, Mo-, writes: "PARISIAN SAGE eradicatex dandruff, cleans the scalp, and makes the hair fluffy and beautiful; also is d seod hair grower. I shall continue to use 1t as long as 1t gives such perfect satisfaction"
 Ask for PARISIAN SAGE Hair Tonic and firmly refuse substitutes. The girl with the Auburn hair is on | every package and your druggist will l tell you that Parisian Sage Is splen- did hair dressing, free from poisonous lead CT other dangerous ingredients. The Lee & Osgood Co. guarantees 1t.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-26
New Marking Outfit Orders.

From the adjutant generals office, by ger eral orders, No. 54, general or ders No. 5S, adjutant generals office. 1912, is revoked, 1t being found im- practical to retain part of the mark ing outfit.
 Attention is invited to paragraph 335, regulations, c. N. G., 1912, and company commanders and others, to whom clothing and equipments are issued, will be held responsible for it's proper marking.
 Attention is also invited to para graph 2, general orders No. 27, ad- jutant generals office, 1912, which must be strictly complied with, and when clothing or shoes are received, they will be tried on, and fitted to the men before they are marked. Attention is also invited to general orders No. 36, adjutant generals office. 1912, second paragraph of which means that recruits should try on the cloth ing of other men, until the proper size is found
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-26

man and McDonough, Representative Avery and Lockwood.
 Attendance and Mileage: Senators Neebe and Weed, Representatives Hall and Koppleman.
 Woman's Suffrage: Senators Me Neil and Johnson Representatives Bree and Kelly.
 Lobby Legislation: Senators Peck and Mccarthy, Representatives Cra- ney and Wilson.
 Election of County Commissioners: Senators McDonough and Purcell, Representatives Sedgwick and Bald win.
 Election of United States Senators: Senators Neebe and Frohlich, Repre- sentatives Mitchell and Mix.
 Direct Primary: Senators Quinn and Hurley, Representatives Kelly and Bessette
 Initiative and Referendum: Senators Whitcomb and Johnson, Representa- tives Wilson and Carrier. Appointment of Minor Court Judge ships by the Governor: Senators John | son and Newman, Representatives Avery and Lockwood. Home Rule for Cities and Liberal Sunday Laws: Senators Neebe and 1 Purcell Representatives Lucey and l Koppleman.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-26
ANNUAL RAM DANCE
 ENJOYED AT MlLLER'S
About Fifty Couples Were at the EIab
 crate Christmas Night Function.

The annual dance of the Academy fraternity of Rho Alpha Mu at Miller's Wednesday night furnished an enjoy able evening of Christmas entertain ment for about fifty couples, including a representation of college students in the city for recess. The programme of twenty dances. with intermission dur ing which Frisbie catered, continued until about l o'clock
 Blue and gold, the colors of the fra ternity, were the decorations used in the hall with particularly attractive ecect. Alternate streamers of the col ors were brought to the center over head from the side walls, and along the walls were alternate bands of the col ors. The same effect was also car ried out on the stairway and passage way leading to the hall, sprigs of ev- ergreen also being used. At the head | of the hall, against a background ol evergreen, were the fraternity initial. in electric lights. and at the other enC | the fraternity pin was worked out il | the colors. A pretty cozy corner alst made an attractive feature of the dec | orative effect
 The successful affair was in tn, | capable hands of this committee O
 arrangements: Benjamin T. Hal | (chairman), John c. Moves, l.. Stanle. | Gay and Ronald M. Kimball.
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committees of the churches of the city. They were also provided with a box of candy and fruit by the committees.
 The wards were attractively dec orated by the nurses with cOlored crepe paper streamers, laurel, hemlock and Christmas trees were at the ends of each ward, presenting a cheerful appearance.
 The children's ward in the new an nex to the building was also gener- ously decorated and many toys and fruit and candy were furnished by the ladies of the different churches, to make the children happy. The ladies of the advisory board generously con- tributed many delicacies. Mrs. c. l.. Hubbard furnished the fruit, nuts, eel cry and oranges, and also an indi- vidual present to each nurse. A grab bag furnished by Mrs. Hugh H. Osgood was greatly enoyed by all. Fruit and confectionery were furnished by Mrs. James L. Case, who kindly prepared individual dishes of fruit, which were placed at each plate at the nurses tables in the Nurses Home. The home was decorated for the day with holly and evergreen. The ice cream for the dinner was furnished by Mrs. M. P. Huntington. Mrs. Archibald Mitchell Jr. also provided ice cream and wine jelly for the dinner given at night According to her custom, Miss Por- teous furnished a plum pudding and sauce for the dinner. Mrs. Joseph Pfeiffer sent an enormous cake and flowers for the nurses and house doc tors. Mrs. F. L. Hutchins distributed fruit among the ward patients.
 In order that every possible atten- tion might be paid to the patients only a few of the large force of nurses were allowed in the home at time Many of the patients in private rooms remembered a number of the nurses during the day.
 The usual Christmas turkeys were furnished by the management of the hospital and everyone enjoyed a splen- did Christmas dinner. Good cheer and Christian helpfulness were manifested by all throughout the day.
 Rush Over at the Post Office. Wednesday morning the Christina. rush of mail was practically cleaned up at the Norwich post office, althougi on account of the heavy snows ther, may be much Christmas mail today delayed by the storm. Some of thu mails are day and half late and or this account the carriers look forward | to more than the usual amount of mai 1 matter this morning.
 All the regulars and substitutes wer kept on the job Wednesday forenoon and all the mail received was distrib uted. There were three express team busy delivering parcels as on the tw 1 previous days. This years mail ha been probably the largest ever handle, at the local post office and only b. working up to late hours every nigh have the employees been able to kee the matter from accommodating. Tn rush of business has not been con 1 fined to the mailing department for tn
 volume of mail has greatly increase
 the receipts in the registration, stam- and money order departments.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-26
INSPECTOR PETER AsHE
 BLINDED BY LIGHTNING
Was Attempting to Remove Ground at New London Christmas Morning.

While Inspector Peter Ashe. in charge of the New London division of the Eastern Connecticut lines of the Con- necticut company was clearing off the track Wednesday morning at Jefferson avenue in that city, with a gang of men, he found ground in the electric circuit, where an overhead wire had made connections with the ground. When MT. Ashe attempted to remove the ground there was a binding flash, and the flame leapt directly into his face. His eyelids were scorched and his eyes themselves so seriously in- jured by the electricity that he had to be taken to his home at once. There he was attended by physicion, who said that Mir Ashe Would be forced to re- main in a dark room for several days, and would have to observe great pre- cautions to restore his sight to normal. MT. Ashe is well known in this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-26

Armand Fontaine of Woonsocket, R
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-26
AUTOMOBILE IN DITCH.
Man and Woman Marooned at Witch Hazel Mill for Three Hours Early Christmas Morning.

Marooned at o'clock in the morning out in the country when their automo- bile struck the trolley track near the witch hazel mill in Montville and went over into the ditch, tearing off a tire from the rear wheel, a man and wom- an were rescued Christmas morning by the New London trolley car which went down from this city at o'clock. A rope hitched to the automobile on one end and to the car on the other drew the damaged car out into the highway without trouble and then the man and woman climbed aboard the trolley and rode down to the switch and back on the other car to get warmed up after their cold vigil in the zero weather. The car was -t seri- ously damaged and was patched " in the light of day.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-26
CHRISTMAS DAY SERVICES
At Sacred Heart Church = Beautiful
 Music and Elaborate Decorations.

Three masses were celebrated at the Sacred Heart church Christmas day by the rector, Rev. c. T. McCann. At 6 o'clock and at o'clock the senior choir of ten voices sang with harmony J. Concone's mass, benediction of the blessed sacrament following the last mass. At 7.30 the children's choir sang the hymns Babe of Bethlehem, Adeste Ffdeles, Dear Little Ones and Mother, Dear, Oh Pray for Me.
 The decorations were laurel ropins in glossy green, roses, chrysanthe- nuns, carnations, begonias, narcissus and poinsettia.
 Rev Father McCann preached on The Birth of the Saviour, impressing the lessons of the festival. The three masses were largely attended by the members of the parish and their non- Catholic friends.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-26

MT. and Mrs. James Gayney leave today (Thursday) to make their home In Toronto, Canada.
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l., spent Christmas at his home on Front street.
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Thomas Hoyle of Hartford is spel ing a few days at his home.
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Arthur Newton of North A st spent Christmas in Fitchville.
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DIEn.

 DALY-In New London, Dec. 24. 1912, Michael T., son of John and Hannah A. Daly.
 HORAN-In New London. Dec. "A, 1912, Michael Horan. ELDRIDGE-In Mantle, Dee. 24. 1912 Lucy F., widow of James Eldridge, aged 72 years. GAUCHER-In Providence, R. l., Dec. 2S, Mrs. Josephine Gaucher, former ly of Taftville. Funeral from the home of her son, Harry Catcher, Baltic, Thursday morning at s.30. Service at Baltic church at o'clock. Burial in Taft vile.
 REARDON-In Taftville, Dec. 25, Mary Knott. widow of Michael Rear don, aged 7S years. Funeral from the home of her daugh- ter, Mrs. Thomas Frederick, No. 80 Norwich avenue, Saturday morning Dec. 2s, at S.30. Service at Sacred Heart church at o'clock.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-26
THE WEATHER.
Today's Weather Forecast.

Today's Weather Forecast. For Southern New England: FaiI Thursday and probably Friday: mod crate temperature; light to moderate south winds.
 Predictions from the New York Her aid: On Friday the weather will be mostly fair and milder, with light to fresh southwesterly winds, preceded by snow f1urries in and near the lake re- zion.
 Saturday promises to be partly cloudy to fair and slightly colder.
 Observations in Norwich. The following records, reported from Sevins pharmacy, show the changes in temperature and the barometric changes Wednesday,:
 Ther. Bar. 12 m. ................,... 4O 5O.3U r. Ill., s'''s''s''' 90 oV'oo Highest 43, lowest 13. Comparisons.
 Predictions for Wednesday: Fair and somewhat warmer. Wednesdays weather; AS predicted. -> -. ------~
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-26
HANDSOME SWORD FOR
 COMMANDER HUBBARD
Annual Christmas Gathering of Co., lumbian Commandery at Masonic Temple.

Columbian commandery, Knights Templar, held it's annual Christmas gathering at noon Wednesday at the Masonic temple with, about 135 sir knights in attendance and the occasion proved a most pleasant one. The us ual toasts to the grand master and to the grand commander were parti- cipated in and a handsome sword was presented to Eminent Commander James L. Hubbard by Past Grand Commander Costello Lippitt. Greetings were received from various members of the commandery. who reside else where and were unable to be pEesnt.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-26
CnnnActiout Patnnts.

The patents issued to Connecticut inventors for week ending Tuesday, Dec. 24th, as published from the office of F. H. Allen follow:
 James M. Burdick, New Britain plane Irving Fisher, New Haven, in dex or file 6 patents): Monroe Guett Hartford. switch handle; Homer W Hillyer, Pennington; suspensible sul- fer and producing same; Harvey Hub bell Bridgeport, key socket e pat ents); Harvey Hubbell, Bridgeport operating attachment for pull sockets M Karminski and c. Peters, Thomp sonville, liquid transmission apparatus; Stuart w. Parsons, New Britain bracket; Henry c. Pritham, Bridge port, priming mixture: George B Thomas, Bridgeport. shade holder; George Walker, New Britain. counter scale; Julius c. Pagel, Thompsonville design for carpet or rug.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-26
HOw's This?

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 F.J. CHENEY & CO, Toledo. o. We, the undersigned. have known F. J. Cheney for the last Is years, and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transactions and financially able to carry out any obligations made by his frEn.
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Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-26
TAFTVILLE

Matters of General Interest About the
 ViIIae-Holiday Guests. Thomas Hoyle of Hartford is spend ing a few days at his home.
 Arthur Newton of North A street spent Christmas in Fitchville.
 William Murdock of Slater avenue spent Christmas in Wauregan.
 Daniel Thompson of Hartford is at his home on Front street for a few days.
 Warren Holland of Slater avenue spent Christmas at his home in Fair Haven.
 Armand Fontaine of Woonsocket, R.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-26
Christmas Services in the Churches
 Personals and Notes.

The masses in St. Mary's church on Christmas day were well attended. The first, a high mass, was held at 5.S0 o'clock in the morning. At 7.SO came the second mass. and the children's mass was held at o'clock. At this mass Christmas music was rendered by the junior choir The last service was held at 1030 o'clock and was a high mass. Wiegand's services were held
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Dinner Party.

Mrs. William P. Greene of Prospect street entertained F guests at a din ner party in her home Christmas day Miss Mabel Langley of Andover, Mass. a former resident here, was among 1T ose present Miss Langley is pass. ing week here with friends
 1eonel Ethier of Central avenue spent Christmas in Hartford.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-26
eood sanaritans Made Paths.

Tuesday evening Joseph Beetham with his large snow blow made fine paths on Vergason avenue and We'd nesday the Pendleton brothers and Julius Northup with five yoke of oxen were breaking out roads on Wauwecus Hill. The residents on Huntington lane and Peck's Corner appreciate the ex- cellent work of snow blow in that vicinity
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-26
Nippy Christmas Weather.

The warm weather year ago lasted until Dec. 2S. with reports of dande- Wednesday morning at o'clock the Wednesday morning at 5 o'clock the mercury registered 5 degrees above zero and 6 above at 8 o'clock about town, and s degrees above early in the morning on the Scotland road.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-26
DEMOCRATIC suB-coMMlr1EEs
Representative Crane" on Lobby Leg isIation-Woman Suffrage for Sena tor Johnson.

The joint democratic steering com mittee has announced the sub com nittees to which the various branches of legislation warranted by campaign promises have been assigned.
 The committees in full are as fol- lows:
 Woriunen's Corporation and Elm ployers Liability Laws: Senators New
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Ihe BullRtirl,
Norwich, Thursday, Dec. 26, 1912.

The Bulletin should Dc delivered everywhere in the city before a. m
 Subscribers who fall to receive 1t by that time will confer a favor by re-
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-26
Family Dinner Party.

MT. and Mrs. F. G. Prothero had a family party of eight on Christmas day, the members being Mr. and Mrs, William Prothero and John Prothero, and MT. and Mrs. c. H. Bushnell and Charles Bushnell.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-26

The Misses Lillian and Tillie Devine of Hickory street leave today (Thurs- day) for Boston and the south, where they will remain until April.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-26

Mrs. E. R. Kinney and MT and Mrs R. A. Kinney of Town street weTe guests Wednesday of MT. and Mrs George Kinney of New London.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-26
NORWICH TOWN

Christmas Festival at Methodist Church-Five Yoke of Oxen Help Break Out Paths Through Snow Mercury at 5 Degrees Wednesday Morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-26

Mir. and Mrs. William Carroll of Apponaug were callers on MT. Car rolls father on Roosevelt avenue on Christmas day.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-26

Mir. and Mrs. John Thompson of Hartford were Christmas guests at Mrs. Thompson's former home on the Old Canterbury turnpike.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-26
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 The Thermax Gas Iron does the work with ease and greatest known econo- my. Manufactured to sell at sS.50. Our price only $2.25 each, complete with tubing. Cranes famous "Statite" gas tubing. the best by test" 7c per foot. The incomparable Ruud instan- taneous water heater and gas tank heaters always on demonstration.