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Connecticut western news., 1912-12-26
ChiIdren's Service.

Every seat and chair ill Pilgrim church was taken last Sunday at the Ohildren's s Vesper Service. Unusual interest was taken in it and the work of the children merited unusual praise. They were well trained, spoke and sang clearly and well and withal had good time and gave one to others. Special features were the songs by the Lincoln class. the Willing Workers class and Mrs. Reels class. An exercise called America and the Worlds Children" was given in costume by the Willing Workers class assisted by Everett Lyles and Malcom Adam, and was interesting to all. Recitations were given by Mildred Buckbee. Franklin Adams, Percy Whitford, Bernice Humph- rey, Henry Dodge. Alzea Hall, Charlie Beaujon, Florence Whiting, Willie Sim mons, Ruth Beaujon, Joseph Mansir. James Lyles and Douglas Adam, who also sang song.
 The children brought gifts to be sent to the children's home at Newington. An offering was taken to aid in the building of a hospital ill China. Gifts were provided for all from beautiful lighted tree and prizes were given to those who had been present throughout the year They were as follows Mary Fitch perfect for six years, Ruth Fitch perfect for four years, Olga Johnson and Willard Peirce each perfect for one year. By mistake Forbes Adams name was omitted from this list and subsequently, prize was given him as he had attend ed Sunday school every Sunday for four years.
 The gift to the Sir Galahad class was large picture of Watts Sir Galahad for their class room.
 The church was beautifully trimmed with great ropes and wreaths of laurel.
Connecticut western news., 1912-12-26
Suffrage Activity.

The suffrage activities in Connecticut a year ago left entirely out of account the territory east of New Haven. This year the New London Equal Franchise League and the Norwich Equal Fran chise League include some of the most active suffrage workers in the State, and the seal and enthusiasm they have shown in the cause of Votes for Women has been a stimulus to all the older organ ized Leagues. When New London Lea que holds meetings twice month under the leadership of it's energetic president Mrs. Frederick A. Johnson. One of the members of the League. Mrs. Annie s. O. Fenner-a suffragist of long standing, who for years held the position of practi- cally the only suffragist ill New Lon- don Oounty-has initiated scheme of mite boxes into which a dime is slipped every week as a suffrage contribution. In this way the members who take the boxes home, subscribe $5.20In the course of the year, and yet scarcely feel the gift
 One of the best proofs of suffrage ac- tivity in the State is the alarm shown by the Anti-Suffragists. They have aroused themselves to their hopeless task of holding back the incoming tide or woman suffrage, and with mop and broom are trying to dry up the Atlantic Ocean. Most of them are convinced that the task is in reality hopeless. They admit that they hope just for a little delay. In the meantime they are doing most excellent work for the educa- tion of women for the full and proper use of the ballot when it is conferred upon them for they are forcing women to give reasons for their belief in women suffrage and so teaching them the basic principles of representative government. Very many of the best workers for suf frage in Connecticut assert that their first enthusiasm for votes for women was kindled at an Anti-Suffrage meet. ing.
Connecticut western news., 1912-12-26
Narrow EScane.

Michael McInerney night baggage man at New Britain had a close call from being killed in front of the depot Saturday night by the dinkey train headed for Bristol. He ran out with a handful of freight bills to catch freight train, which was due. and he stepped in front of the dinkey, which was headed for Bristol. He was knocked down and rolled under the engine. Much to every ones surprise all he re- ceived was slight cut on the lip to show for his encounter with the engine. Officer George Kelly was nearby and rushed up expecting to pick up the pieces. Mike bobbed up instead and said, "I'm the fellow that got struck, George"
Connecticut western news., 1912-12-26
LEBBEUS LEDGER

Charter Member of David s. Cowes
 Post. G. A. R., Dies, Aged 93.
 Lebbeus Hedger, aged 83, of South field, died at his home Wednesday of last week, of Bright's disease, after long illness. He was charter mem Der of Davld S. Cowles Post, G. A. R., having been a veteran of the war of '61, enlist ing as 8 member of the Forty-ninth Massachusetts regiment. He is sur vived by widow.
 The funeral services were held at the house Friday afternoon. Interment was in the Clayton Cemetery, and was at tended by Commander W. R. WeddIe and Comrades George Field and T, O. Sackett, of David s. Cowles Post.
Connecticut western news., 1912-12-26
NO WHITE WAY
Money Was Raised but Berkshire Pow
 CT Sale Came Up.


 CT Sale Game Up.
 There is no Great White Way illumi- nation of the business district in Can aan during this holiday season, such as we had last year. But the omission is due to the inopportune time at which the sale and transfer of the Berkshire Power Company to the Boston corpora tion of Stone & Webster was consum- mated, and the absorbing amount of de- tail incident to the change.
 The White Way fund had been raised by means of a subscription paper. to which the local business men had sub scribed literally and cheerfully. remefn- bering the splendid effects of the novel illumination year ago, but the whole proposition was knocked on the head, and the White Way plan upset by the then pending Boston deal, which en- grossed the time and attention of tho local company. Manager Lyles. who accompanied President J. II. Roraback to Boston, regretfully informed tho White Way committee of the Business Mems Association that under the cir cumstances it was deemed inadvisablo to attempt to carry out the holiday illumination plan this season.
 Something over $l00 had already been subscribed for the illumination by the following gentlemen
 Judge A. T. Roraback, Canaan Mer- cantile Co.,, Geo, M. Bullock & Co.,, Canaan Printing Co.,, Fuller Hardware Co.,, Canaan National Bank, Freeman Dempsey, F. R. Collin, F. A, Baker. G. L. Parsons & Son, R. T. Farnum & Go. {, Philip Orben. Whitford. Bullock Co., A. J. Wigglesworth & Co.,, Benton & Wright, Decker & Alvord, Ivos & Peirce, Bianchi & Graves, D. D. Wal ter, John Barberi, N. B. storm, George w. Ford, H. Wellner, J. 0. Roraback, Dr. H. L. Ross and k. H. Herriman.
Connecticut western news., 1912-12-26
Holdup Man Arrested

David L. Somers, manager of store in Woodbury, was assaulted while re- turning home late saturday night. He had a considerable sum of money in his pocket, none of which was taken. Deputy Sheriff J. w. Barley arrested George Green in Watertown Sunday on the charge of committing the assault. Green is believed to have attacked Som CTS with the intention of robbing him and to have been frightened away be- fore he had carried out his purpose.
Connecticut western news., 1912-12-26
President MelIen Indicted,

The indictment of President Charles s. MelIen and others for violation of the Sherman law and other offenses along the line of monopoly has been the business sensation of the week. MT Mellen says the allegations are false, but declines to 'discuss matter which is not to be tried"
Connecticut western news., 1912-12-26
Choral Union.

The first rehearsal of the Choral Soci- ety will be held at the Town Hall at 7:3o on Tuesday, Dec. S1., The reason for the early beginning of choral season is to prepare for the peoples choral ser vice which is to be given at Norfolk, Jan. 2, and in which the Canaan Chorus is to share. The hymns to be sung at that time are to be rehearsed and the study of the Samson and Delilah" will be begun. All who wish to join the chorus for this season. who were not members last year, should send their names at once to J. l.. Parsons. Fur ther announcement concerning the meeting at Norfolk will be made next week.
Connecticut western news., 1912-12-26
Postomce Scare.

A well dressed stranger, whose iden. tity is the cause of quite little mystery was looked for by the New Haven police Saturday for throwing a real scare into 8 large Christmas crowd at the postoffice Friday night by walking into the main entrance of the place with a package which he announced contained an infer nal machine, says the Journal. Courier. The package was placed on the long shelf by the stranger who informed those in the corridor that that it would Ego off, promptly at 9:15. During the excitement which came when the crowd scattered, the man made his escape. The package was found to contain an old alarm clock with the alarm pointer set at o'clock on the dial. The authorities believe the man to be demented and are looking for him. It was stated by those who have occasion to go to the post office in the evening, that the man had been seen in the building almost nightly for the past two weeks. He recently posted large sign on one of the walls which condemned the practice of dis playing advertisement asking for men for the United States navy, in the post office building. The man is described as being about 45 years of age and gray haired.
Connecticut western news., 1912-12-26
Bold Burglary at New Haven.

The haberdashery store of Chase & O., opposite Vanderbilt Hall on Chapel street. New Haven, and tavorite Yale shopping place was entered Saturday night and $l. 900 worth of goods taken. Indications are that all automobile car ried away the loot. Goods worth $1 ,500 were strewn for some distance from the store. The street is brightly lighted at night.
Connecticut western news., 1912-12-26
Parfecf Attnndancn.

The following pupils have neither been tardy nor absent for the month ending Dec. 20:
 Grade 1, Miss Hazel Gibbs, teacher. Ruth Beaujon, John Foley, Francis McGuire, Edward Mo Guire, Ruth Ganci, Evelyn Lindell, Joseph Mansir, Esther Nelson, William Simmons. Harold Scutt, Ernest Weaver, Charles Beaujon.s
 Grade 3, Miss E. Ruth Ostrander, teacher. Douglas Adam, Franklin Adams, Perry Badgley, George Curtiss, Dorothy Drumm, Peter Foley, James Mansfield, John O'Neil, John Prentiss, Vader Simmons. Flora Winters.
 Grade 3, Miss Gertrude F. Forg, teach CT. Mabel Baird, Helen Baird, Louise Beaujon, Hazel Brennison Naomi Car ter, Mary Civelli, Florence Goggin, Mary Perotti, Huldah Reel, Mary Sweeney, John Cantelle, William Drumm, William Fitch, Floyd Hayden, Watson Hayden, Floyd Miller, Thomas O'Neil, Perry Whitford.
 Grade 4 and 5, Miss Mary 0. Hill, teacher. Arthur Baldwin, Elsa Borg, Clara Castagna, Virginia Civelli, Roland Carey, Thomas Foley, Elizabeth Lee, Mildred Mansir. James McGuire, Bill Perotti, Jennie Perotti, Charles Reel, Bert Simmons, Catherine Sweeney Leota Wigglesworth, Romeo Gervasini, Dorothy Corwin, Polly Gillette, Levi Gondelli, Henrietta Higgins. Robert Nelson, Willard Peirce. Melvin Proper, Newelle Smith, Edna Smith.
 Grade 5 and 6, Miss Ruth P. Gaylord, teacher. Maitland Adam Leroy Beaujon, Eric Borg, Joseph Broggi, Rena Cevili, Madeleine Coe, Louise Curtiss, William Finney, Viola Holt, Walter Goggin, Margaret Goggln, Algott Lindell, Isa- belle Bruey, Catherine Mansfield, Romer Nelson, Jessie Proper, Myra Proper.
 Grades and 8, Miss Madeline Moore, teacher. Emilin Curtis, Eliza Gondelli, Marion Holsapple, Marion Higgins, Ger, trude Higgins, Fanny Jackson, Olga Johnson, Marjorie Johnson, Mary Killa- wee, Mary Mansfield, Rosa Reel, Mar garet Vosburgh, Marion Werner, Hazel Whitford, Winifred Walsh, Peter Cleary, John Neilsen, Philip Rood, Winehell Pusey, Lewis Roraback, Kenneth Miller, Howard Hatmaker.
 First year high school, Miss Gertrude Hoy, teacher. Ethel Babcock, Mary Caldwell, Willie Casey, Pearl Davis, Allyn Hurlburt. William Kegler, Amy Lansing, Mary Roger, Sarah Rood, Harry Warner.
 High school, Miss Sarah J. Roraback teacher. Mildred Buckbee, Augusta Colligan, Lila-Curtiss, Laura Goodwin, Clarence Hart, Floyd Knight, Augusta Lawrence, Ellen Lindell Nelson Par sons, Helen Parmelee, Clara Sabin, Annie Warner, Arthur White. Donalds, Gay lord, Kenneth Hart, Clara Merchant Helen Osborne, George Fitch, Ina Trieschmann.
 East Canaan Primary Department, Miss Emma l.. Kegler, teacher. Sofi Bagnaschi, Louis Bagnaschi, Angelo Balardim, Grace Ball, Angel Blanchi, Charles Bianchi, Frank Cantadore, Rico Cantadore, Caroline Caravati, Joseph Casey Hubert Kegler, Isaia Minacci, Rosi Paltini, Marguerite Patanix, Rico Slmona, Eugene Sweeney, Loretta Sweeney, Mary Zucco.
 East Canaan Grammar School, Miss Catherine Finnegan, teacher. Angel Caravati, Charlie Caravati, Jennie Cara vati, Edward Ivory. James Kegler, Mar celia Kegler, Fenn Minacci, Rico Min acci, John Spadaccine, Mary Spadac- cine, Mary Stratton, Harry Condon.
Connecticut western news., 1912-12-26
Old Ladv'S Work.

Mrs. Sarah A. Phillips, aged 89 years, of Chaplin, is certainly one of the won- derful old time needle women. Between September 1 and the middle of Novem- Der she pieced an "Old Maids Ramble' quilt of 3,400 pieces and presented it as 8 wedding gift to one of the grand children, w. J. Phillips of Chaplin
Connecticut western news., 1912-12-26
Our Cbrtstmas Otfertng.

BY EMMA RODEMEYER WATT. Let us keep the Christmas spirit
 Ever glowing in the heart; From the beauty of its purpose
 Let us never, never part. If our hearts are filled with gladness Of the highest, truest worth, It will set the joy bells ringing
 Peace, good will to all on earth. Twas for this the blessed Saviour
 In that lowly manager lay; Let us give our hearts best offering Unto Him this Christmas day.
Connecticut western news., 1912-12-26

Evelyn-"Dia you kick George seven or eight times last night?"
 Her father-"Why?
 George told me to ask you i; his lawyer is filing a suit. ."-New York Globe.
Connecticut western news., 1912-12-26

Artist" I'd like to devote my last pie ture to charitable purpose.
 Critic-"Why not give 1t to an institu- tion for the blind ?"-New Orlea ns TImes-Democrat.
Connecticut western news., 1912-12-26

"Why were you unsuccessful in your design for half dollar ?''
 "Wombat beat me. He had a model to work from. 1 had to work from memory. ."-Kansas City Journal.
Connecticut western news., 1912-12-26
Methodist Church.

The observance of Christmas at the Methodist church began Sunday morn ing with sermon by the pastor from Gal. A and 5, "When the fullness of time was come, God sent forth his son." In the evening at 730 choir of twenty five voices gave a musical program ar ranged under the direction of Mrs. F. H. Lee and Mrs. E. H. Burns, which was declared by many one of the very best ever given in the church, and in- cluded duets by Mrs. Burns and N. E.. Lawton Miss Lawton and Mrs.>W. N. Beebe Miss Caldwell and Miss Mer. chant; solos by Miss DeHart and MT. Scutt. A very pleasing feature was a chorus for ladies' voices that was parti. cularly good. Rev. H. Cornford made a brief address. The congregation com pletely filled the church and generously contributed to the offering.
 Monday evening the Sunday school and it's friends gathered in the dining room for Christmas party. After sing ing appropriate hymns and few re- marks by the pastor, Santa Claus, inn personated to perfection by L. A, Cald- well, Jr., appeared on the scene and TO the great delight of the children passed gifts to the members of the school. Cocoa and cake was served and the little ones went home happy with the usual box of candy and orange. The pastor and officers and teachers were not for gotten but received remembrances. A good sized box was filled with the gifts brought by the school for St. Chris topher's Home in Dobbs Ferry, N. Y.
Connecticut western news., 1912-12-26
WILLIAM H. FULLER.
We'll Known Resident Dies After
 Weeks of Sufferinp

We'll Known Resident Dies After
 Weeks of Suffering.
 William H. Fuller, one of the best known residents of the town, died at his home in East Canaan Friday, Dec. 20, after many weeks of suffering, aged 62 years, 4 months, 15 days. The cause of death is given as diabetes, with carbun- cle as secondary cause.
 The funeral services were held Mon day afternoon. in the East Canaan Con- gregational church, Rev. c. W. Hanna officiating. Interment was in Hillside Cemetery. The burial services were conducted according to the Masonic rlt- ual, Past Master Ira Traver of Mont gomery Lodge, Lakeville, conducting. The services, both at the church and at the grave were largely attended, about 50 Masons being present, from Housa- tonic Lodge, of which the deceased had been Worshipful Master two terms in 190U-'01, and Montgomery Lodge, in- cluding a number of members of Hema- tite Chapter, R. A. M, to which also de- ceased belonged.
 The floral tributes were numerous and magnificent and included large pieces from fraternities and friends.
 Deceased had been connected with the Barnum, Richardson company at East Canaan for many years, and was a man universally respected for his many ster- ling qualities. He leaves a widow, who has the community's deepest sympathy.
The state herald., 1912-09-06
True Worth.

Visitor; Il cane all the way from
the city TO consult your lawyer Jones
here. He's a good man. isn't he1"
Uncle Eben: Nope; We don't con.
slider him one. two. three. with Smith.
why Smiths been intrustod with the
local agency OF the Knott Knitting
Needle. the dispensing OF Daggett's
Drugless dope. and the demonstrating
OF Fassets Fireloss Cooker That not
only shows that he's got the conf
denee OF such big fellows as them, but
he don't have to depend on bis law
hardly nj Rll to make living LIP.
pinco,ts Magazine.
The state herald., 1912-09-06
pl,os Tear s,oeklnus.

Many women who wear silk stock.
lngs complain Of small rips and brok.
on stitches, and imagine that tho
stockings are faulty Of make. Hut this
ID not always the dlficulty The
cause Of tho little break often Gomez
from running ones hand within 'ne
stockings whiis rings arc on tho nm.
gers. These rings and tho stones In
hem catch tho tiny threads and break
lhsm. causing the damage.
The state herald., 1912-09-06
To Operate Canal by Electricity.

The Panama canal viii be- operated
almost exclusively by electric power
approximately seven per cent Of the
minimum water supply will be d.
vortcd for hydro.oico,ric development
and this will be- the excess which ~
not required for lookagca, evaporation
aud leakage The hydro.electrio sta.
tion viii be located adjacent 10 tho
north wall OF the Gatun spillway aud
the plant will have a capacity Of q.
900 kllowa,ts. The average hydraulic
head throughout the year will bo
about 10 feet
The state herald., 1912-09-06
Tbr cAusr.

"Aladam. ! am Just out Of the hos
pltnl and a."
Don't tell me- any such story a.
tha,l Your are the same man ! gave
a piece Of pie 20 not two weeks hEo
"Yes'm, dat was JUST fore went to
De hnapital"
The state herald., 1912-09-06

Tho bridal couple are usually served
nrht and etiquette prcaofiboa full
dross for a bridegroom after the hour
oi air. Circumstances may alter
cases. but ! can only tell you what
custom and society demand
The state herald., 1912-09-06
For auch a large crowd az this must

For such large crowd an this must
necessarily be. the bcat thing 20 do
viii be- 20 arrange n series of races.
according TO age and sox. This can
bo made very amusing. Then have n
peanut hunt. with n prize 10 the ono
finding the most Partners for re.
frcahmenta could be found by hateh.
Ing flags OF all nations" These may
be purchased In paper and are pretty
souvenirs.
The state herald., 1912-09-06
Two ousrlss,

II Il customary for n bridal couple
10 go into the dlnlnFroom for 70.
freahmcntH FIRST and II the groom
obliged TO wear n dress suit at seven
o'clock wcdding7-Ansiety.
The state herald., 1912-09-06
For N Picnic Party,

am n member OF the amusement
committee OF u secret society that has
invited n number OF lodges OF the
same order TO an outdoor picnic. II
is our duty to provide amusemonts in
tho way OF games and contests. and
We aro sure you can suggest some
thing novel and entorihining,-N. Y. Il
The state herald., 1912-09-06

The eldest daughter has simply tho
PREFIX Miss" and tho last name: tho
other Girls use their full given names
and tho address Ia on each card.
MADAME MHnlI.
The state herald., 1912-09-06
rrop,r Wordlno on csrd,.

Wien there are three nistcra IN n
family. nil unmarried. how should tho
yisiting cards ba worded and should
me address ba on tho card Of each
oneT-inauifar.
The state herald., 1912-09-06

find that cards are still the stand.
by for most people for afternoon par.
ties. with few musicales and thlmbic
parties. Refreshments for afternoon
Affairs are quite simple as the elabor-
ate spreads spoil the appetite for the
evening meal. II the weather Is warm
serve something frozen With small
fancy cakes and tiny cups OF hot cof-
fee. or n salad with coffee and sand.
wiohes. or tea, small cakes and sand.
giches.
The state herald., 1912-09-06
An Afternoon Party.

As ! have often been benefited by
your splendid answers. shall appre-
ciate It very much II you will kindly
help me in regard to an afternoon en-.
tertainment. Suggest something for a
menu. Something rather simple and
still very nice.-Sidney.
The state herald., 1912-09-06

1t is polite to say thank you" when
person compliments either you or
your frock. VARSITY" is short for
university" A girl needs at school
Just about what she would need at
home. I cannot specify the garments.
misses" is pronounced exactly as II
spelled mrs"
1t is polite to recognize each person
as they pass. l do not like white on
a train, but It all depends upon cir
cumstances. cover up the pretty frock
with long coat. A brides initial
marks her wedding linen. Just say to
the boy that you are provided for and
thank him for his kindness in asking
you.
The state herald., 1912-09-06
Pertaining to a Wedding.

At simple home wedding. where
expense is an item to be considered,
may the invitations for the ceremony
be written and announcements sent
to those who are not asked? Must
any entertainment after the ceremony
be provided for the guests. and is the
bride supposed to really cut the cake
or Just put the knife in? Please re-
ply to these questions in your depart
ment and greatly obllge.-September.
The state herald., 1912-09-06

Certainly write notes to those whom
you wish to see you married and send
announcements to the others. Even
where expense does not have to be
considered this is frequently done. No
form OF entertainment is necessary for
the guests: a wedding is all the diver
sion required. The bride merely puts
the knife into the cake; some one
else does the actual work. II is only
a pretty ceremony signIfying that the
bride is now the hostess and mistress
at her own table.
The state herald., 1912-09-06

Questions From "A Wild Rose"
VIII you kindly answer the follow.
Ing questions? Is it proper to thank a
person II they tell you your dress ia
pretty or should this be done only
when they tell you that you look good
In 1t? What is the meaning of
varsity? What should be the contents
of the wardrobe of girl who expects
to attend an inexpensive school ?
This to be inexpensive, not elaborate.
How is Misses" pronounced? If a
number of persons pass you is It
necessary to speak to each one? Is
1t correct to wear white dress on a
train II you expect to travel only a
short distance? What initial should
be placed upon the bridal linen? II
a boy asks to see you home and you
do not care to have him accompany
you what should you say?-Wild Rose.
The state herald., 1912-09-06

my business requires a great deal
Of writing, and find my eyes are be-
ginning to hurt and look strained. Can
you tell me any exercise for resting
them or making them stronger? Also
please advise me about the cosmetics
l would need to give them a softer
look when going out In the evening.
"A BUSINESS GIRL"