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Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-19
FAIRGROUNDS CLOSING. Children Practicing for Programme on
 Final Exhibition Day.

The city playgrounds will close the season formally on Wednesday, Aug. ~, and an interesting programme has been arranged for that day by Director H. A. Welt and his assistants. The exercises will be held on the Chelsea parade and also on the grounds of the Norwich Free Academy Over 100 children will participate in the first part Of the programme, which will consist of folk dances and which will be held on the Chelsea parade. Miss Mckay is teaching the children the dances.
 On the Norwich Free Academy ath- letic field there will be baseball game 10 decide the championship of the city playgrounds and a cup will be presented the winning team by Mayor Murphy. The following programme of athletic events will be carried out:
 Boys potato race, trial heats; uin- for p yard dash. trial heats boys 6 potato race, semi final; junior p yard race, semi final: boys standing broad jump: junior running high. jump: sen for 12-yard shotput; boys potato race, finals; junior 25 yard dash, fin als: senior potato race, trial heats: seniorl S5 yard dash, trials; senior running high, trials; senior running broad; senior potato, semi final; sen for [ potato finals; senior 35 yard dash finals; girls relay; boys relay.
 Exercises on the Parade and on the Academy grounds will both commence at 1.30 in the afternoon. The work accomplished by the children of the Verious playgrounds during the sum mer will be exhibited in the Slater Museum,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-19
sPIRlTuALlsTs REFLECT.
Camp Meeting Association Returns Old
 Board of Officers to Their -uties.

At the annual meeting of the Con- necticut SpirituaIists' Camp Meeting association held in the Pine Grove pavilion Monday the entire list of off, oers was reelected. One hundred and sixty-one shares of stock were repre- scented at the meetinp and the session was an interesting one. The associa- ton convened about 9 o'clock and at 12 the meeting was adjourned until Jan. fl. 1914, when it will be held at the Crocker house, New London,
 It was voted to make a few minor changes in the laws. and it was also voted to make the incoming board of management a committee to work out the problem regarding conditional deeds in lieu of the leases now given to those who. are not indebted to the association. The board of manage ment, acting as a committee, will re- port at the next meeting.
 Officers to serve for the ensuing year were as follows: President, Ash ley T. Boon of Norwich; first vice president, Richard O. Libby of Nor wich; second vice president, Leroy E. Whiting of New Haven; treasurer, Jacob Linicus of New London; secre- tary, George Goss of New London; board of management Ashley T. Boon of Norwich, R. o. Libby of Norwich, William E.. Alden of Southbridge. Le- roy E. Whiting of New Haven, Charles A. Bell of Mantle, Henry Eshenfelder of New London, John B. Churchill of Bristol, Eva Nj. Potter of Mantle
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-19
.IIVE HE HAIR THE FOOD IT NEEDS
Parisian Sage Soaks In At Once. Feeds, Cleanses
 and Makes Hair Grow.

What delight to have beautiful head of hair, fluffy. lustrous, abundant and free from dandruff.
 Hair is plant and your head is garden - a little cultivation works wonders. If the hair is too dry it needs freshening up. If it begins to get thin it needs fertilizing.
 Parisian Sage is a scientifically made preparation that gives the hair just what it lacks to make it soft, luxurtant. abundant and radiant with life. It re- moves dandruff Immediately and cleanses the hair of dirt and excessive oils. It is perfectly harmless,
 Parisian Sage is a tea -colored liquid not sticky or greasy-delicately per fumed, that comes in fifty cent bottles at the druggists and toilet counters. The Girl with the Auburn Hair on the package.
 The very first application will as tonish you-if used daily for a week you will be delighted with the inn provement it has made in your hair and scalp.
 You run no risk as The Lee & Os- good Co. guarantees to refund the money if you are not perfectly satisfied "a safe offer on their part. Delighted users of Parisian Sage all over the country write us enthusiastically about It. They pronounce it a rare and Won- derfuI hair dressing.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-19
NORWICH NAMES AMONG
 PLEASURE BEACH OFFICERS.
Annual Meeting Held-TelIey E. Bab-
 cock Vice President.

The annual meeting of the Pleasure Beach Improvement association was held on Saturday evening. The re- 1 ports of committees showed that side~ walks have been laid in different sec- tions of the beach; street lights have 1 been installed and a systematic coR5 lection of garbage and rubbish was arranged for by the health and sani- tation committee. Several lawn fetes and carnivals were arranged by the entertainment committee with the val uabIe assistance of the ladies which
 were very successful, socially and financially. The swimming float had new springboard attached and life lines to the shore. Arrang gements were made with the New Haven road to have some of the trains stop at Mill stone that formerly made no stops.
 The Connecticut Power company, through Manager Bird, has agreed to install electric lights at the beach for next season. A majority of the cot tage owners have signified their 1nten- ton of connecting as soon as the wire is brought to the beach, and others will later. The membership of the association is large and constantly growing. The roads around the beach are not in the condition they should be in and the association will bring this matter to the attention of the select men of Waterford with the expecta- tion of improvement by the time the season opens next year. ne IedSul shows a balance after all bills are paid.
 The following officials were elected for the ensuing year: President, Sid ney H. Miner of New London; vice president, Telley E. Babcock of Nor wich; secretary, Marion B. Dickie of Brooklyn, N Y; treasurer, Mary Dickie of Brooklyn. N. Y; directors, John B. Stanton of Norwich, John B. Vaughn of Norwich, H. E. Griffin of New London, c. M. Flagg of Daniel son and w A. Few of Waterford.
 Chairmen of committees-Town re- lations, Telley E. Babcock; health and sanitation, John B. Stanton; member ship, John K. Vaughn; entertainment and amusements H. E. Griffin; general improvement, Sidney H. Miner; ways and means, c. M. Flagg; streets, w. A. Few.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-19
GOLDEN WEDDING DAY. MT. and Mrs. Horace D. Wii6ur O Mystic Celebrated in New London.

The home of Mir. and Mrs. D. w. Scully, Il Hamilton street, New Lon- don, was the scene of a pleasant family gathering Sunday in honor of the 5Oth wedding anniversary of Mrs. Scully's S parents, MT. and Mrs. Horace D. Will bur of Mystic. The occasion was a delightful one for the couple, both of whom are in excellent health MT. Wilbur is "A and his wife n and the greatest part of their happy welded life has been spent in Mystic In his younger days the husband followed the sea. but of later years he has lived quietly at home, Occasionally doing gardening work in the vicinity. in which occupation he is an expert.
 Music and a fine dinner were fea- lures of the golden wedding ceIebra- tion. MT. and Mrs. Wilbur were the recipients of many beautiful gifts, in cluding numerous gold pieces. Be- sides Mrs Scully. they have another daughter, Mrs John Strickland, of Mystic. and several grandchildren.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-19

of Mansfield, Mass, S. B. Prentice of Providence, Capt. H. Wahly of Wash ington D C.. J. F. Webb of Philadel- phia, J. D. Miner of East Greenwich k. l., G. Lester Hewitt-of Mansfield Mass, B. c. Ewer of Portland, Ore, P. G. Adams of Kingston, N8Y., Loue StockweH and Woodruff Sullivan of this city.
 For Van WickIe Medals
 The play for the Van Wiekle medals also promises much of interest this year c. c. King of Chicago, former holder of the first Van Wickle tro- phy and first challenger this year, will not be able to be present Champion Eddie Clark. holder of the medal, all though not entered in the tournament will be here to defend the trophy and will meet c. c. Cox of Maiden, Mass. Mr Cox won the championship during three successive years, but has not played to any great extent of late. He will attempt to come back and wrest the trophy from the holder.
 The second Van Wickle medal, held by Dr. Thompson of Springfield, has but just who will battle for it's. pos session has not as yet been decided. Play for the medals starts Wednesday, continues Thursday and if necessary on Friday. There will be music by an orchestra each evening and on Fri
 
 a concert programme The tournament proper will continue all week.
 The following is the programme to be given this evening by the Cadillac orchestra, James F. Drew. director: March, Vesuvius .......... Rains Selection, The Defender ..... Tobanf Characteristic, Sailing Down the
 Chesapeake Bay Botsford Waltz. Symphony from The Firehy
 .....-..,......... Fr1nk Here Comes My Daddy Now.
 Intermezzo, Silver Star ...... Phillips Cross the Mason-Dixon Line. Marshall
 Drawing This Morning.
 The annual business meeting of the association is scheduled for Wednes- day morning at o'clock. and matters of importance are to come before the gathering The players will draw for opponents this morning and from the start at o'clock, there will be cham pionship games in progress at the courts morning, afternoon and evening until the tournament is completed, which will probably not be before Sat urday.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-19
AT THE AUDITORIUM.
Vaudeville and Motion Pictures.

After having been closed during sew eral weeks, the Auditorium opened for the season on Monday and in spite of the heat both afternoon and evening shows were well attended. A we'll arr ranged programme including a Euro pean acrobatic novelty. a snappy sing ing act and excellent motion pictures greeted the patrons on the opening day and is scheduled fer the first half of the week All the offerings were quite up te the standard of excellence maintained by the popular house in the past and met with 8 good reception from Mondays audiences. Crotton and Sremka have an act of strength and skill which gets a big hand. Crotton exhibits a remarkable muscular devel- opment and the various poses by the two. as well as the stunts on the tra- peze and rings. show fine degree of perfection.
 Bigelow Campbell and Rayden pre- sent a. fine line of songs and all ex hibit good voices. The solos and the ensemble selections are well rendered and win approval
 During Monday and Tuesday the .two-reei drama Morgan's Treasure is the feature of the motion picture bill.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-19
OBITUARY.
Patrick Callahan

l Following an illness of some dura- 1 ton, Patrick Callahan, formerly of this l city, died in his late home in Fall
 River Monday evening. He had been 1 ailing for about two and one half years with throat trouble and in spite 1 of an operation performed in Boston some months ago he gradually failed, l death coming Monday.
 Born in Ireland about 65 years ago,
 the son of MT and Mrs James Calla-
 han, he had passed the early part of his life in this city. In company with James Daley. another Norwich boy, he went west about the year 1875, and after spending some months together they became separated, each having secured employment in different places. During the gold rush in 1876 Mr. Cal- lahan staked out a claim in the Black Hills, but he returned home without the fortune he had expected to amaSS. Soon afterwards MT. Callahan and MT. Daley went to Fall River where they opened a business under the name of Callahan & Daley, carpenters and builders. Their business prospered and for over 40 years they had been closely associated with each other. Be- cause of MT. Callahan's failing health the firm was dissolved several weeks ago.
 About B years ago MT. Callahan was united In marriage with Miss Christine Clark in Fall River, and his wife sur wives him. There are also a brother, Felix Callahan, of Union street, this city, and four sisters, Miss Ann Calla- han, Mrs. James Gallivan of Greene vile, s. C., Mrs. Joseph McNamara of this city and Mrs. Fred Edwards, also of this city.
 MT. Callahan was loving son and brother and a model husband He was of a genial nature and had a host of admiring friends both in Norwich and Fall River. and his loss will be keenly felt by all who knew him.
 The body will be brought to this city for burial in St. Mary's cemetery.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-19
PERSONAL

Joseph A. vachon of Danielson was visitor in Norwich on Monday.
 Miss Alice Jackson of Laurel Hill i. at Block Island for a weeks outing.
 Miss Catherine Riley has returned after spending 8 few weeks on Block Island.
 Mrs. George F. Hyde of Amsterdam 1 N. Y, is the guest of Mrs. M. l.. Hyde No. 66 Hamilton avenue.
 Miss Edith Holden has returned home after spending several weeks al | Asbury Park and Atlantic City.
 MT. and Mrs. George T. Lord and 1 Miss Ruth Lord were Sunday guests of Frank w. Coy and family of Vest erly.
 Mrs. Julian E. Parker and son 1 Ralph, of Thamesvillc, are spending 8 week at Best View. the guests of Mrs Joseph M. Burdick. l The Misses May Riordan, Magaret l Toomney, Annie Hallanan and Eleanor | Walsh have returned after spending two weeks on Block Island.
 Arthur L. Peale. assistant postmaster at 'Nhe Norwich postofice, and family | have returned home after a two weeks vacation spent at Pleasant View.
 The Misses May Bowen and Rose Garvey have returned to their homes in New Bedford, after visiting rela- tives in Norwich, accompanied by Miss Elizabeth Riley.
 Dr. Harry M Lee, accompanied by his wife and mother. left New London Monday for six weeks trip west. They will spend part of the time at Yellowstone park and the rest in the Rocky mountains.
 After spending their vacation at Groton Long Point, Misses Louise and Yovene Sabourin of Laurel Hill and Miss Ida McNulty and Miss Amelia Riordan of Boswell avenue have re- turned to this city. Miss Marie Drury and Master Ma son Drury who have been visiting their sister Mrs. Louis T. Cassidy, of Main street, have returned to their home in Washington, D. C., after spending a few days in New York.
 Mrs. Frank E. Henderson, Miss Grace Henderson, Mrs. Frank H. Foss and son, Halsey Foss are at the Gill dersleeve cottage, Pleasant View, for them Wednesday for the remainder of the month.
 MT. and Mrs. E. w. Thompson re- turned Saturday to New Britain after visiting MT. and Mrs. Don Houghton of ThameSVille. Mrs. Houghton and two children went home with them in their auto on their way to visit friends in Brattleboro, Vt.
 The Misses Mildred Fillmore, May Leathers, Christine Miller May Gra- ham Elsie Fillmore Lillian Cough and Dolly Sylvia, chaperoned by Mrs. Frank Sylvia, have returned home from a delightful outing of two weeks at Pleasant View
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-19
REfDY 10 START BALLS ROLL LING
Roque Players Will Start 32nd Annual Tournament This Morning After Welcome To The City From Mayor Mur- phy-Payers To Compete In Two Divsons-C C. Cox Returns To Win Van Wckle Medal

The thirty second annual champion ship tournament of the National Roque association opens at the Norwich Roaue club at g o'clock this morning when Mayor Timothy c. Murphy will welcome the visitors from all parts of the country and will start the ball in the initial round of play. By reason of the fewer number of entries this year there will be but two divisions. in place of three as has been the rule in past years. Many of the old vet erans are entered. with some young blood as well and an interesting com petition is promised for the champion ship title.
 Champion Clark Not Entered.
 Champion Eddie Clark is not entered for the tournament and with him elim- mated the matter of picking a cham pion is a difficult one. Harold Clark brother of the champion was runner up in last years tournament and is one of several who will make a strong bid for the title. Entries may be made up to Wednesday noon and several play CTS. in addition to those already on hand are expected before that time. Those entered in the first division up Springfield, w. L. Robinson of Mans field, Mass, President l.. c. William son of Washington, D. C., Prof. Charles Jacobus of Springfield, a well known veteran, H. T. Webb of Philadelphia, J. c. Kirk of Philadelphia, A. D. Spell- man of Willimantic, Charles c. Cox of Maiden, Mass. c. G. Williams of Washington. D. c.
 Professor Jacobus Arrives.
 Professor Jacobus has not missed a tournament in 37 years and met with a warm reception when he arrived Monday. The professor says that he has had no opportunity to get into form this year and that he cannot expect to play up to his usual stand ard. Prof. Morrison of Philadelphia, an old player, who now devotes his time to watching the game, is also on hand to see the play.
 Two from Distant Oregon.
 Oregon is to be represented by two players Bernard C. Ewer of Portland has been at practice on the local courts since Saturday and c. J. Evans. of Salem, Ore. is expected to arrive to- day with his wife.
 Second Division Entries.
 The entries in the second division to date follow: Everett w. Robinson
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-19
Nc Cause for Burglar scse.

Norwich people with shore property at Groton Long Point. who vera thrown into a burglar scare by the news that pr. Aliens shack had been broken into. have little reason to fear any such visitation at their places, as the Allen shack stnds alone far out on the extreme end of the spit of land and can thus be easily reached without quite different at the Groton Long fear of discovey, while conditions are different at the Gronton Long Point cottages, where & watchman is em- ployed and none has ever been broken into.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-19
Socialist Speaker.

Having received word that a social ist speaker, H. Jacobs. from Milwau- kee, was coming here to speak this evening, Albert Boardman was out on Monday distributing the cards which gave the announcement that Mr. Ja- cobs was to speak at Rose place. MT. Jacobs is the same man who spoke last year at the fair grounds during the county fair. His subject this time is given as Socialism
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-19
WEDDING.
GaIliaan=Murrax.

William P. Galligan and Miss Ger trude l. Murray were united in mar rtage Monday evening by Rev, J. H. eBroderiek The ceremony was of 8 quiet nature and the bridal couple were unattended.
 Mir, Gal1igan is a native of Preston and has always resided in this section, He is employed as steward at the Nor wich state hospital and Is the son of Jehn Gaiiigan of the East Side, The bride is nurse, She is a native of Halifax. but has made her home here fer some time, She is the daughter ef James w, Murray and has resided at Ne North street
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-19
WELL KNOWN TO
 STATE RAILROAD MEN.
Death of Michael J. Leary in New
 Haven Hospital.

Michael J. Leary, general freight and passenger agent of the Connecticut company, died of typhoid fever at the New Haven hospital early Monday morning. He was AS years old. MT. Leary had charge of the freight and passenger work of the trolley company over the whole Connecticut system. He was appointed to that office ten years ago. being promoted from the office of general freight agent of the Valley division.
 MT. Leary was i'll for about two weeks, but was only taken to the hos pitaI early Sunday evening" He was born in Massac achusetts, but had lived a long time in Waterbury before coming to New Haven.
 He leaves a wife and three children, the oldest of whom is about 19.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-19
cHAUFFEURs' CLUB.
Men Who Sit at the Wheels to Have
 an Organization.

The chauffers of fthe city are to have club which it is expected will be or ganized this week and have headquar- ters in a convenient location in rooms the club has been received with en- thuSiasm wherever it has been sug- gested by the promoters and over so names have been secured with which the membership will start
 The club is not organized along labor union lines nor with labor union af- filiations, but is meant to be more of a social organization than otherwise
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-19
NO RAIN TO
BREAK DRouTH HERE
Showers Visited Mon.viIIe and WilIi-
 mantle Monday.

For a short time on Monday after noon it looked as of the long dry spell l1eEe was about to be broken, as heavy fbladk clouds were seen to the north and south, but they did not approach close enough to amount to anything in the way of rain here. Later in the day it was learned that Willimantic had it's heaviest thunder shower of the season, and there was also rain at Montville, but Norwich got none of 1t.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-19
Little Water comIna from Fairvie,,

By the way the water is dropping now in Fairview Peserp cir it is shown that the largest amount of what is at present going into the city pipes fer consumPt is from Stony Brock fes- erveir, On the 18th of the neHth Fair view was 49 inches down from fliii pond. and on the 17th was only tive inches lever There had been no rain fall in the meaHtime to agumeAt it's supply.
 The rainfall for the month so far has only been sas 4+< Aze inea,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-19
Steamers All croudad.

The steamer Block Island took her allowance of 300 aboari on Sunday at New London and then stopped taking any more. though others were on the wharf. The heat drove the people to the water so effectively that the Yantio and Shetueket were crowded on all trips from this city.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-19
Tne Best Pain Killer

Bucklens Arnica salve when ap- piled to a cut, bruise, sprain. burn or seald. or other injury of the skin will immediately remove all pain E. E. Chamberlain of Clinton, Me, says:- It robs cuts and other injuries of their terrors. As healing remedy it's equal don't exist" Will do good for you. Only 25c. at The Lee and Osgood Cn
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-19
Fire Extinguishers in Court House.

A supply of fire extinguishers has been added to the equipment at the court house, about a dozen of them being placed around at convenient and accessible places in the halls. They are the Underwriters fire extinguish- CTS, consisting of ? 1-2 gallon cop per tank which is inverted when used, making a gas which is spufted upon the fire through tube.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-19
To the Land of Evanaeiine.

Joseph B, Harris and Albert J. Fris- well are away eH a vacation trip which will include a visit te Best0n from whence they will sail te Maine points and also to visit the Land of Evan geline and ether Canadian peints be. fefe returning heAe.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-19
Eiranen,e Naeatians

Bremen E. F. StiHsea and J. W. Ryan are just completing their vaea : tisHs. c. H. Culver starts en his va cation on Wednesday, and has ffefa Aug. % te Aug, a,
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-19

A. Prentice Chase of Broadway and Theodore Haviland of Greene avenue have returned from Ithaca, N. Y.,where they have been taking a course of study for several weeks at Cornell uni versity summer school.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-19
The Chelsea Savings Bank

Norwich, Conn. August 4, 1913. The Board of Directors of this Bank have this day declared a dividend for the six months ending August 31. 1913, at the rate of four per cent. per annum, payable on and after the fifteenth of September.
 CHARLES B. CHAPMAN.
 Secretary.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-19

Dr. and Mrs. Anthony Peck and their daughter, Mrs. Robert TaIbert, and her infant daughter Marguerite, of Grena- da, Miss, have closed their cottage at Quaker Hill
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-19

Reginald Reynolds of Laurelton. N. Y, has been visiting at the home of his sister, Mrs. William H. Palmer, of Washington street.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-19
incidents in Society.

MT. and Mrs. Eben Learned and children, of Huntington Plac3. have returned from a montls outing at Harwichport, Mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-19

Miss Anna Ely of Washington street left Saturday for a visit in Schenecta- dy. N. Y, her nephew. William G. Ely, IT., returning with her after two weeks visit here.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-19

Letters from the party of Norwich ladies who left recently for Bermuda announce their safe arrival after a rather rough voyage
Norwich bulletin., 1913-08-19

Miss Myra Parker of Lincoln ave- nue and Miss Annie Petrie of Grove street have returned from the Green mountains. where they have been for ten days