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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-10-12

All Plays.
BY MRS. JAMES LEES LAiDLAW
T He recent closing of two theatres of the
highest class in New York by police
man was daring infringement OF the
rights OF the people.
One Of the contentious or this republic has
always been COR free press. We need free
theatre much as we need free press. Yet
policeman sat through each OF these plays.
reported that he deemed them improper. and
they closed.
This In face OF the fact that the playhouse.
crowded with representative members OF the
community, voted by voice and by rising vote
overwhelmingly in favor OF one play as an
agent for good. and that reputable physician
and leader of the woman movement. in the
audience. advocated 1t such an agent. Yet
the opinion Of policeman prevailed.
That fact points to the truth that, while pub
lie sentiment. the final censor In all matters
OF public Ill or veal. is crystalli2ing into
standard of good and bad plays. public good
might be served by a Board of Censors.
would suggest committee of fifteen for that
purpose. The number T. not large enough to
hermit the dominance OF any one strong over.
ruling personality. 1t is also large enough to
permit representation OF the three classes best
qualified to decide whether play is. morally
speaking. good or bad
The three classes should be equally repre-
scented. i've from each. They should be social
workers who have studied such subjects as
that Phase OF vice which is honeycombing our
young womanhood, white slavery, as STANLEY
Finch appointed Special Commissioner for
the Suppression OF the White Slave Traffic:
Dean Sumner. who has given powerful aid in
Chicago, and John D. Rockefeller. Jr.. In New
York; women from the home and school
mothers and teachers; persons IT worth and
experience in the production OF plays. | care
not who these are Typical social workers
typical mothers and teachers, managers and
producers who typfy the best on the stage;
from these classes the Board of Cencors could
be chosen who could serve the public for few
years until public opinion has clarified into
conviction as to what is right and what is
wrong the stage.
Such board might be appointed by the
Mayor of city, and act in an advisory way
with the District Attorney. 1t could simplify
that overworked officials labors by giving him
the information he needed and which he might
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-10-12
,nsors for the Stage Until People Can Control It

Mrs. James Lees Laidlaw, Distin-
guished Social Leader, Tells
Why She Would Evict All Pc
licemen Critics and Substitute
Committee of Fifteen Drawn
from Three Glasses to Pass on
All Plays.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-23
EASTERN CONNECTICUT AND WESTERN RHODE ISLAND
GLASGO
Epworth League Members Picnic ane Make Merry-Many to Attend Camr Meeting from Here.

Mir and Mrs. J. T. Wilbur returned home Saturday afternoon from the beach, where they have been for a week.
 10. Cole has moved his household goods from the village to his farm. He will continue to watch the mill as for merly.
 Mrs. Frank EccIeston is entertaining her sister and two children from Bos- ton.
 Mrs. R. H. Young is spending a few days among relatives and friends in Willimantic and will also attend the camp meeting.
 Mrs. John Thompson and daughter returned to Norwich the first of the week.
 A merry party of Epworth leaguers held picnic on Browns mountain last Saturday. MT. Gustafson brought along his field glasses, and from the summit of the mountain distant places were brought very near. Sandwiches, cake, coffee and watermelon were and social hour made the day pass pleasantly.
 Daniel Kenyon and family are spend ing a week at East Greenwich among relatives and at the beach also.
 Miss Gladys Thompson is in North boro Mass, for a few days.
 Albert Green was in Norwich the first of the week.
 Mir lift and family took an auto trip to Ocean Beach Sunday.
 Burial of infant Child.
 Mir. and Mrs. Napoleon Dayon buried their two, weeks old baby Friday. It had been sick week or more.
 Benjamin Young returned home on Wednesday, having spent a few days at Sterling Hill.
 Miss Lulu Young is entertaining Miss Edith Holden of Norwich for a few days.
 F. J. Gustafson led the Epworth league Sunday evening. Subject, Our Neglected Neighborhoods. Luke A: 47.
 Rev. J. Thompson officiated at the wedding of Baton and Hall Saturday at s p. m-
 Camp Meeting Sunday-No iServices.
 There will be no services at the Bethel Sunday morning. it being camp meeting Sunday, and no EpWorth league services in the evening.
 H. J. Cole is in New York attend ing tie funeral of his mother, who passed away Monday after a long ill., ness.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-23
LISBON
Funeral of Mrs. Phebe B. Browne, 3 Member of Newent Church for 57 Years,

August Hoelck of Springfield Is a visitor this week at Mrs. G. A. Ken nedy's where his wife and little son are spending the month.
 Miss Martie Barber recently had as guests her uncle, Albert Browning, and son, Glen, of Mt Vernon, Iowa, and Mrs. Sarah Hall of Norwich.
 Mrs. M. S Cater and Mrs. F. E.. Hyde spent Tuesday at Pleasure Beach the guests of Mrs. Nj. A Bosworth and her son, Dr. l.. Hosford Abel of White Plains, N. Y.
 Arthur Edmunds is spending his va cation in New York.
 J. Herbert Irons and George Will cox returned this week to Providence after a two weeks vacation at their homes in town.
 Helen Mill of Versailles is spending the week with Miss Emma Burton.
 Mrs, Auguhtns Read returned Mon day from a visit with her son, Will liam Read and wife in Pachaug.
 Oldest Member of Newsnt Church.
 The funeral of Mrs Phebe B. BrowEe was held from Aewent church Monday afternoon at o'cloclt there being a large attendance of relatives and friends. Mrs. Browne was the oldest member of the Newent church. having united by letter from church In Kiinsman, Ohio, fffty-seven years ago. Kihsman, Ohio ffty-seVen years ago. her Christian character has been vide ly felt. She toek an especial inter- est in the children and young people of the community and never missed an orpertunity te give them helpful ar eneeuraginE word.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-23
MOHEGAN
Edward Toby Had Three Ribs Broke
 in FaEI-Personai interests.

Edward Toby Had Three Ribs Broken
 in FaEI-Personai interests.
 Gladys and Winifred Quidgeon of New London are visiting their aunt, Mrs. Fowler.
 Mrs Harris of Norwich called on friends in this place the first of the week
 Burrill H. Fielding of New London was in this place Sunday.
 Mrs. Albert Nonsuch and daughter Ellen of Philadelphia are visiting at the home of Mrs. Matthews.
 Edward Toby. son law of MT. and Mrs Hunter, was badly injured while assisting in bridge work. He was struck by rope across the head and was thrown to the deck of the barge and sustained three broken ribs. Mir. Toby spent part of the summer here.
 Mrs. c Mara and daughter of Groton called on friends in this place Fri day.
 MT. and Mrs. IL Morrette of Boston we're the guests of Mrs. E. F. Baker Sunday.
 Mrs. Griffin and daughter Pearl of Groton are the guests of Mrs, Hunter.
 Mrs. Cox of Haverhill. Mass. is vis- itlng her daughter, Mrs Hea ting.
 Mrs. Heating, who has been visiting Tn Massachusetts, has returned home,
 Mr, Hunter was in Norwich Tues- day on business.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-23

ca Tn Honor or WiSconSln Visitors
 Local People at Dairymen's Field Meetine-Grange Plans Picnic. Miss Elise Moss of Kansas City has
 been spending a few days at Maple Lawn.
 pr. Ira H. Moves of Providence was
 at home on Sunday Rev. Joseph Peacock preached on Sunday.
 Miss Mary Gift of New York, Miss Emily F. Denison of Mystic, with their
 friends, Mrs Denison and Mrs. Rob erts, who are descendants of the pio- neer, Capt. George Denison, visited ] the Denison home recently and called on Mrs. Phebe Ford. Arthur and Donald Wheeler are spending the week at East Lyme
 camping out at the Billings bungalow. Town spent the week end at Mrs. Mar cia P. Stanton's. The Stonington grange picnic will pe held at the Casino on Tuesday. Mrs. Henry Williams of New York arrived Tuesday at Deacon F. F. Will | liams for a visit with relatives. l Mrs. William Chesbrough and daugh- i ter and Miss Elise Moss were the guests on Wednesday of their cousin,
 Mrs. Fannie Frankenstein, of West 1 erly.
 l Mrs. Seth N Williams and her guests
 were entertained at dinner on Thurs
 day by Mrs. George Mathews of the i borough.
 1 Miss Grace D. Wheeler spent Thurs 1 day with the Misses Rathbun of 1 Quiambaug.
 The ladies held tea at the parlors on Tuesday in honor of Mrs. William l Chesbrough and friends from Wiscon-
 sin.
 1 Miss Grace D. Wheeler and Miss i Gertrude Chesbrough attended the fair l held by Miss Mary S. Wheeler and Miss Louise Grey at the latter's home l in Mystic on Wednesday afternoon. l MT. and Mrs. Harry Palmer and a
 number of others from here were at 1 the dairymen's field meeting held at 1 John D. Avery's at North Stonington i on Thursday.
 Mrs. William Chesbrough and daughter and Miss Elise Moss left for | home on Friday after spending two
 weeks at Maple Lawn
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-23
CHESTERFIELD
Summer Guests Are Returning to New York-PersonaI Happenings of the Week.

MT and Mrs. Arthur Chapman were callers in New London on Tuesday.
 Frank Case and John TreadWay were in New Haven on Wednesday, making the trip in Mir. Cases auto.
 Mrs. Walden visited Mrs. Williams on Sunday.
 Thomas Hyde was a caller in New London Saturday.
 Ethel Foote returned home Sunday after spending some time here with her sister.
 MT and Mrs. Frank Case were call CTS in Colchester Sunday.
 Samuel Mcdonald. Jr., was a caller here on Tuesday.
 Philip Kenyon was a caller in New London Tuesday.
 Mrs. Roger Foote and son. of Say brook are visiting at Mrs. Arthur Chapman's.
 Master Frankie Walden was in New London one day this week.
 Miss Florence Powers is visiting at Butlertown.
 Louis Chapman was caller in Nor wich Saturday.
 A number from this place attended the dance at Gardner's Lake.
 James O'Brien spent Sunday at his home in Colchester
 A number of summer boarders have returned to New York after spending the summer here.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-23
NORTH FRANKLIN
Mrs. John Brink Entertained at Whist
 Guests in Local Homes.

Mir and Mrs. Harry Kidger of East hampton, Mass, are spending a week with Mrs Frank A. Redwood
 Mrs N. B. Loomis and two children Amos and Dorothy of Lebanon have been visiting Mrs Emma Warner.
 Holden Arnc1d of Willimantic and Arthur Randall of Goshen spent Tues day with Mrs. Reuben Manning.
 Herbert Hoffman who has been spending the past two months with his mother Mars. Janette Hoffman has re- turned to his home in Northampton, Mass.
 Mrs John Frink entertained four tables Of whist one evening last week First prizes were won by Miss Ger trude Nelson. of Philadelphia and Mrs F. A. Redwood; consolation prizes by Mrs. Harry Kidger, of Easthampton, Mass, and Miss Grace Frink
 Mrs George Armstrong Is entertain- ing her daughters, Della and Helen. of Fall River, Mass, and her sister, Anna Armstrong.
 Miss Alma Brown of Hartford visit ed Mrs A. T. Browning the past week.
 Mrs. Etta Watson of Norwich and Mrs. Ellen Webier of New York. are visiting at A. R. Race.
 Alton Cox of Groton spent Sunday with his mother, Mrs. Emma Cox.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-23
LIBERTY HILL
Lightning Strikes in Two Places Welcome for Rev. EIwelI o. Mead Notes of the Week.


 There was very hard thunder shower Tuesday afternoon, coming from the northeast, with strong wind. A little hail fell, It lasted about three quarters of an hour and 1 SIS inches of water fell The lightning struck @ barn near the Fred Green place and burned it; also MT. Levett. owner of the Bass farm, was in the woods and had started home with a load of wood and 8 tree was struck which he had just passed under and split into pieces. Mrs. Ella Loomis and daughter Cor della are visiting Mrs. Loomis' sisters, Mrs. Annie l.. Harvey and Mrs. John Clarke and her brother, Horace Foote. They live in Schenectady, N. Y.
 Hearty Welcome for New Pastor.
 Rev. Elwel1 O. Mead, our new pastor, was given a hearty welcome Sunday morning which he reciprocated. His sermon was founded on the seventh MT, Mead uses only notes in delivering his sermon. All were well pleased with MT. Mead as man and preacher. The central theme of his sermon Sum day was for higher, broader and more charitable thinking and living. This Wednesday evening he wished to make a rally meeting and he would speak of his experience in thought and feeI- ing in coming from the west to New England
 Miss May Bass and Miss Mary Packer are visiting Miss Bass aunt, Mrs. J. George Clark.
 Heavy Dews Help.
 The long dry spell has done great damage to gardens and field crops. The heavy dews at night have helped to keep things alive.
 Miss Bertha Goodrich of New York is visiting her aunts, the Misses Flora, Abbie and Libbie Goodrich.
 Mrs. Rice and three grandchildren of Boston are the guests of Mrs. Rices cousin, Mrs. w W Palmer.
 Uprooted Large Elm Tree.
 G. B. Dimon has uprooted a large elm tree standing next to and crowding into the house. He is making thorough improvements on the house. which is an old landmark
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-23
PRESTON
Frank T. Bromley Returns to Kansas After First Visit in East in 25 Years -Crabbens Find Few Crabs.

Mrs. H. H. Palmer started Monday to spend several weeks with her daughter, Mrs. Fred Nensom, of MaIo- neton, Ky.
 Misses Lucy and Alice Aver are spending a few days with their grand parents, MT. and Mrs. Gustavus D.. Andrews, of Norwich
 Mrs. Samuel Clark has taken a trip to Canada to visit a brother she has not seen for 2 years.
 grabbing party of 25 went to the drawbridge Tuesday. A good time was reported, with but few crabs
 Clarence Robbins moved his house hold goods from Preston City to tie James Butler place on Z1ons Hfll, where he will make lis future home.
 Miss Delle Rude is visiting friends in Stonfngton.
 Shelton Keneston had an operation Tuesday at the Backus hospital for his nose and throat.
 Frank I. Bromley, after spending four months visiting friends in Nor Wich Griswold and Preston, started Thursday for his home in Atchison. kas. He had not visited the east be- fore in 90 ycar&
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-23
HANOVER
Baltic Defeated by the Airiies-ViIIage
 Miscellany.

The Baltic s. A. c. was defeated by the Airlies on Airlie park last Sat urday by the score of IS to l. The Atrlies will play the Glastonbury team today.
 The Misses Gertrude and Louise Ladd have been visiting their grand parents, MT. and Mrs. A. B. Ladd. of Willimantic, during the week
 Miss Ruth H. Standish is spending ten days vacation at Cold Spring, Averill, Vt.
 Rev. M. J. B. Fuller has returned from his vacation. which was spent in Vermont and Northf1eld Mass
 Mrs. Angus Park, Mrs. Way and Miss Elizabeth Way have returned from Watch Hill, where they have spent the past month at the Watch Hill house.
 Miss Margaret Delaney. J. C. Mi chael MT. and Mrs. John J. Delaney and sons, William and Edwin of Nor wich, and John Casey of Oakland, Cal, were the guests of their uncle, Matthew Delaney.
 Miss Julia Delaney spent the week end in Providence, R. l.
 Miss Maud Delaney is spending a. few days with her parents, MT. and Mrs. M. Delaney.
 Miss Marie Delaney has returned from a trip through the Berkshire hills, Providence and Newport. R. T.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-23
LEONARD BRIDGE
Large Attendance at G. M. Williams Estate Auetion-Visiters of the Week.

MT. and Mrs. William A. Kneeland and daughter, H. Jeanette, of Hartford, are spending their vacation with their parents, Judge and Mrs. Albert G. Kneeland.
 The auction of the property of the late Gilbert M Williams was largely attended Tuesday.
 Mrs. Edwin P. Kneeland and daugh- ter spent Wednesday in Willimantic.
 Samuel Johnson of New Haven and Miss Maud Johnson of Watch Hill vis- ited relatives recently.
 Miss Nettie Williams and Master Walter Williams have gone to live with MT. and Mrs. N. c. Barker of Lebanon. Master Howard B. Williams will reside with Arthur C. Williams at Lebanon.
 Brunette W. Cummings of South Man. chester was a recent visitor.
 John G. Bill of Willimantic was . Tuesday caller here.
 MT. and Mrs. Alfred Hughes have returned to Providence, R. l., after spending several days with Mrs. K. l.. Cummings.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-23
NEWS FROM ONE HUNDRED LIVE CORRESPONDENTS
GOSHEN
Broken Rear Axle Detains Touring Party-Ladies' Aid Society Held Picnic in Mohegan Park.


 Archie Walkingshaw of Springfield, Mass, has returned after spending sev- eral days with friends here
 MT. and Mrs. l.. H. Randall and family of Hockanum spent Sunday with friends in Goshen. MT. Randall made the trip with his touring car, but was detained in returning home. until Monday, by the breaking of the rear axle of the machine and engine trouble. F. k, Pattison of Norwich was a caller here Monday.
 Several from this place were at Ocean Beach Wednesday,
 Rain Barely Laid the Dust.
 It was with longing eyes and hearts of expectancy that the farmers had in anticipation of showers of Monday. The precipitation to the north and east was hard, but here it barely laid the dust.
 George ChappelI is busy building a new silo.
 Picnic at Mohegan Park.
 The Ladies' Aid society held their picnic at Mohegan park, Norwich, Fri day, August 22nd. George l.. Thom- as took the company down in a large van.
 A party of twelve were down at the drawbridge below Fort Point and spent a number of pleasant hours grabbing last week.
 Miss Alice Taylor of Irvington, N. J., is the guest of friends here, her former home
 Miss Bessie Randall is visiting friends in Waterford.
 Searchlieht from the Sound.
 There was a bright light that re- f1ected the sky directly south from here Wednesday evening and was at first thought to be a fire, but later it proved to be a brilliant searchlight of some passing vessel in the Sound. Archie R. Curry is spending a few days with friends in Springfield, Mass.
 The Jordan Never Fails.
 Regardless of one of the worst drouths ever known the Jordan brook fed by living springs seems to hold it's own and is still running
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-23
HAMBURG
Preparations for Grange Fair-Young
 People Gave Dance.

The annual fair of Lyme grange will be held Sept. IT. Ray Harding is president and J. w. Stark secretary.
 Miss Dora Reynolds, who is training for a nurse. is spending her vacation with her parents, MT. and Mrs. H. L. Reynolds.
 Mrs. K. N. Bill is visiting friends in Saybrook.
 MT. and Mrs. Warren Martin enter tained Miss Dorothy Creamer of Co., shen last Tuesday.
 Miss Mabel Martin spent the past week at the shore.
 Miss Margaret O'Nei1 of New Lon don is the guest of Mabel Walsh.
 The l.. B. s. met Thursday after noon to make plans for the fair sale Sept. IT.
 Miss Daphne Ely was a Norwich visitor the past week
 Mrs. Lindley Hosford and daughters arrived at their home on Bill Hill the first of the week.
 James Blair and family are spend ing their vacation at the Wood cot tage by the river.
 The young people gave a dance at the public hall Friday evening. Ash by's orchestra from Old Lyme played.
 R. M. Peck and son have recently laid the foundation for silo for Will liam Sfsson and son of North Plain.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-23
GRlsWoLD
Mrs. E. C. Geer Entertained Ladies'
 Aid-Personal Topics.

W. B. Montgomery returned to New York last Saturday after spending two weeks with his family in this place.
 Mrs. James c Edmond returned to her home in Waterbury last week af ter a two weeks visit with relatives in town.
 MT. and Mrs J. T. Kent and two children returnel to their home in New Yori1 last Saturday after a two weeks visit with W. 5. Montgomery and fam fly
 Mrs. E. A. Geer entertained the Ladies Aid Thursday of this week.
 Eari Montgomery returned to his home in Pachaug Monday after an eight months stay In British Columbia.
 Mir. and Mrs. s. .. Norman were visitors in Plainheid Wednesday of this week.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-23
NORTH LYME
Local Members of Family Attend Stark
 Reunion.

C.. R. Tiffany returned to Wal1fng- ford Monday after spending his vaca- tion with his sister, Mrs. William Sis- son.
 Mrs. Erwin Rogers of Lyme is car- ing for Mrs. Harold Gates of Meriden. to whom a daughter Henrietta Irene, was born Tuesday. Aug. 12
 Mrs Julia Chapel is spending two weeks vacation with friends in S@y- brook and Lyme.
 Miss Emily Stark has been visiting friends in New Haven and Granby this week
 Mir. and Mrs. H. B. Maynard visited friends on Mt. Parnassus Sunday
 Miss-Li Babcock is visiting her brother in Meriden.
 M. l. Stark, Miss Emily Stark, Mir. and Mrs. N. S. Strong and Edward Strong attended the Stark reunion at New London Wednesday,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-23
EAST COLCHESTER
Bi;ns Horse Wandered Away and Broke Lee-Grsrse-s Attend Pomona Meeting.

Susr1an Paley recently lost one of his team horses. The horse became unfastened and wandered out of it's stall It was blind and MT. Paley be- lieves it got caught in ething and so broke its leg.
 Local Pomona grange members and friends attended the grange picnic held at Lincoln park on Friday.
 Miss Eifza Murphy of Naugatueis ie the guest of friends here.
 Mir and Mrs William Avery, Mrs, McNamara and Mrs. Reynolds with children Jessie and Wallace, were weekend campers at Mantle. They returned with 6 good catch of clans.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-23
LAUREL GLEN
Family Picnic-No Preaching in Chapel
 Sunday.

There will be no preaching in the chapel next Sunday.
 Dr. and Mrs. Hale were in Westerly Monday
 Mrs. Hill is entertaining her brother whom she has not seen in 20 years.
 Bert Holdredge of Providence, R. I. visited his mother this week.
 MT. James and family, Dwight Main and family, accompanied by Willis Olney and wife and Mrs. Wightman, Mrs. Philips of Pawtucket, picnicked at Yawgoo pond last Friday.
 Carey Main is visiting his daugh- ter Mary Main this week.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-23
GARDNER LAKE
Camp Boys Attend Ocean Beach Races
 Visitors at Massapaeok.

George D. Pratt and Edward Fl. Mays of Hroollyn, N. r, were recent viaitors at Camp MaSsapaack
 A party of camp boys attended the races at Ocean Beach Wesfn nesday.
 Mtas Metxger of Norwich is visiting local friends,
 Dr. w. M Richter and family of New York city were recent callers on local friends.
 Miss Edna Maple and Miss Frfnk of Nerwseh sse at Spring Grove for few days.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-23
Who is Going and Coming-Incidents Accidents
 and Building in Three Counties
UNCASVILLE

c. M. Robertson Go. Has Foundations Laid for Extension of Plant Quaker Hill baptist Church Ladies Will Entertain 300 Delegates-locai Party Enjoying Outing at Eastern Point.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-23
IDEAL siLo

Don't 7bny a Silo that is made of lumber filled with poisonous ereosate, That has short stave stock spliced with rain catch ing joint.
 That does Het have rein . forced door frame.
 BENNETT BROS. co.
 leweII, Mass (1l
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-23
ROAD SOCIETY
(Stoningtonj

Tea in Honor of Wisconsin Visitors Local People at Dairymen's Field Meetine-Grange Plans Picnic.