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Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-14
FUNERALS.
James II. Ross.

The body of James H. Ross was brought to this city from Hartford Wednesday night and taken to Shir- ley, Mass, this (F'riday) morning for burial. The funeral takes place this afternoon at Shirley Rev. w. s. Beard, pastor of the Congregational church in this city officiating. Undertaken Jay M Shepard is the funeral director.
 Mrs. Minerva T. Church. The funeral of Mrs Minerva (Turner) Church, who died Tuesday, held from her home at North Windham, Thurs day, Rev. w. E. Lanphear of Hartford, officiating. The burial, in charge of Undertaken H. N. Fenn, was in the Chaplin Center cemetery.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-14
PINocHLE AND POOL.
Firemen and cyclers Engage in ln-
 teresting Tournament.

The pinochle and pool tournament between the Thread City Cyclers and the Willimantic fire companies were played at the Cyclers' rooms Thurs day evening and resulted as folloWs
 In the pinochle contest Tinker and Beebe of the Excelsiors won from Mustard and Conins of the Alerts, 4 to l Jacobs and Perkins of the Ex- celsiors won from Martin and Hill of the Alerts to 2; Ashton and Johnson of the Hilltops won from Meldin and Elliott of the Cyclers 4 to 1; Kelley and Wood of the Cyclers won from Lincoln and Tracy of the Hill Tops { to | In the pool contest, French of the Alerts won from Taylor of the Excelsfors 50 to 23; Russ of the Alerts won from Powell of the Exeelsiors 50 to 5 Dondero of the Cyclers won from Edwards of the Hill Tops 50 to 25: Hickey of the Csyclers won from St. John of the Hill Topics 50 to
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-14
Iahanon,s Reef Counted.

The Young Emeralds were defeated by the Lebanons in an interesting game Of basketball Thursday evening at the Valley street arrnory by the score of IT to S. The Lebanon auin- tette were the much heavier team and their opponents did well in holding them down to the score recorded.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-14
Artisans, installation.

Cyril Lamoureux, ex-representative to the executive council installed these officers of Societe des Artisans Thurs day evening: President, Joseph Lefelire: vice presidents. George Houle, Joseph Lucier secretary and treasurer. Eugene Cloutier; directors, Albert Cloutier, Thomas Pereau1t; au- d1tors, A. Deblois, o. Roy, E. Tellier; representative to the executive coun- cil Noise Morrissette. Seven new members were initiated and 90 mem bers were present at the meeting.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-14
Miss sibley spocsseds Miss Hunt.

nesday evening and voted to engage Miss Clara 4. Sibley to teach in the school at North Windham for the balance Of the present term to suc- ceed Mss Florence L Hunt who leaves today to teach at New Britain. The teac1ers' committee was instructed to recommend teacher to fill the place pAfnanently at the beginning of the Spring term, March 31st, the date of the opening of the spring term in all the schools of the town.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-14
Admitted the Joke.

A sequel to the swaying of the spire on the Methodist church, in the recent tempest is amusing. A short time aft CT the storm Rev. l.. M. Flocken, the pastor, received an illustrated letter, showing a number of Methodist steeple that had surrendered to Old Prob's storms in the center of the picture being a drawing of a skull and cross bones. At the meeting of the
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-14
will Oppose Bankru pt,. Charge

Judge A. Js Bowen, referee in Ernest Arnold bankruptcy case to the United States District court at Hart ford, Thursday. It is stated that Searles & Russell, counsel for Arnold, will appeal motion for the discharge of the bankrupt.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-14
WiII Rux Propertx For ara,

special committee of the Champlin grange, consisting of Mrs. Ellen How dick, O. F. Wilson and E. R. Clark, will report to the grange tonight in favor of purchasing the May Dorrance property opposite G. A. R. hall, for a Grange hall. The property can be bought and equipped for a Grange hall flor s800.s
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-14
sArrested for Assault.

-.zsEhief Richmond arrested John Wei mel Thursday for an assault on Mary Capennuse. a married woman and the mother of three children. It is al-
 legged the parties concerned in the af- fair were intoxicated and although the the offense was of a serious character.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-14
Leg Broken by Fall on ley Walk.

Mrs. John L. Leonard, 3s3 Pros peet street. suffered a painful acci-s dent Wednesday afternoon on Wind ham street. While returning from call to Mrs. A. c. Scriptures she slipped on the ice and fell, breaking her ssIeft leg between the ankle and knee. She was taken to her home and physicians reduced the fracture.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-14
Aeeessions to Library.

These are the new additions to the Wiilimantic library: Eighty -four new books as follows. Sixty volumes of fiction, non-fiction, Is juvenile fic- tion and 2 Juvenile n-fiction.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-14
wbat I. Goino on Toniqht.

Monthly Supper, Ladies' Aid Society, Baptist Cnurch
 Meeting Boy Scouts, Congrega1ionai Church.
 Center Street Armory Meeting Radiant Chapter, NO, H, v. E. S. Masonic Hall.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-14
New Baptist Trustee.

Charles B. Willard was elected a member of the board of trustees of the Baptist church Thursday evening to fill the unexpired term of ". I. Crane, resigned.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-14
Entertained for Washington Guest.

Miss Marjorie Brick gave an infor- nal party at her home, Thursday eve ming, in honor of her guest, Miss Mary Mccartney, of Washington, Pa Whist and other pleasant entertain ment, with refreshments, constituted the evenings pleasures.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-14
WIL~I-IM1ANTIC

leaked out that City Clerk Scripture had ability as cartoonist and that Town Clerk F. P. Fenton was the in spiration of the facetious message sent to the Methodist pastor.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-14
Lecture by state ornitholoaist.

Herbert K. Job, state ornithologist, gave an illustrated lecture on game birds and wild fowl at the town hall "Wednesday evening. The lecture was under the auspices of the Willimantic Fish and Game Protective association
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-14
Addressed Grex Club.

The Grex club of the Congregation al church held their monthly supper Tuesday evening and were addressed by the pastor, Revs ". S. Beard.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-14

The wise wife never sings for her husband as means of trying to keep him home evenings
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-14
Pool TabI. Presented Y. M. c. A.

Raymond Parker has presented a pool table to the Y M. c. A, to be add. ed to the game room equipment.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-14

Thorn aston.-Rey. E. B. Schmidt of Ansonia was the special preacher at Trinity church Wednesday evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-14
Blazes. You've No Business Having Cerns-Use asGETs-IT." They'll Vanish! :!

cure on a new principle. Put it on any corn in two seconds; it stops disappears. It never fails. Simplest thing you ever saw. No fussy ban healthy nesh "peely" and raw, nes plas- = ters that make corns bulge out Your corns won't pull and hurt way lip to your heart Lay aside your knife and razor. No more digging and tug sing and wfncing, more bleeding, no more danger of blood poison. 4GETS- IT. never hurts healthy flesh: it is safe, painless. quick, simple, sure. For
 "GETS-IT'. is sold at all druggists. a 25 cents bottle. sent on receipt eago-
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-14

Eighty three Families Made Home
 less by the burning of the Ingram flats in Chicago were presented with s1o0 each by Thomas Byrnes the land
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-14
Personals.


 Robert H. Fenton made business trip to Boston Thursday.
 pr. George E. Wilcox is out after a few days illness with grip. Attorney George E. Hinman was ir Colchester on business Thursday.
 Attorney and Mrs. George E. Hin- man spent Wednesday in Hartford. Mrs. Daniel P Dunn left for Man chester, Thursday, to visit her sister Mrs. Bertha Prentice. of Turner vile, visited friends In this city Thurs day.
 Rev. J J Papillon called on Rev Adrian Dykemans in Putnam Tues day.
 Mrs. George siswiok and children of Stafford Springs, called on Willi mantle friends Thursday
 Mrs J. B. Baldwin. Prospect street has been one of the sufferers from the prevalent grip epidemic.
 Mrs. Belle Riggleman. the city H. brarian. is confined to her home with a severe attack of bronchitis.
 President Beach of the Connecticut Agricultural college, Storrs, was ir Hartford on business Tuesday.
 A. L. Weatherhead, manager of the local telephone exchange, is one of the victims of the Ia grippe epidemic.
 H. A. Mclaughlin. Y. NJ. C. A. phy- sicai director. goes to Bridgeport to- day tq attend 8 physical directors convention.
 Mr. and Mrs. NJ. H. Bridgemaa o Hartford were guests "Wednesday ol their cousin. Mrs. F'ayette Gloss al summit street Judge of Probate George II. Robin. son and Judge Of Probate l.. J. Storr: were in Hart ford Wednesday to at. tend the meeting of the Connection Probate assembly.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-14
Bowling Tournament Planned.

A duckppin bowling tournament is planned by the Y. M c. A. between teams representing the married and single men. There are five teams with three men in each team, as fol lows:
 Single men-Team 1, L. Blake, $. V Andrews, c. S. Botham; Team 2, w B. Mcintosh, H. Koener. H. NJ liar rington Team 3. R. Parker, H. Taylor J. Boss; Team 4. R. Sheffield, w. Shef- field, William German: Team 5. S. WilIet,. Charles Haddad. Harold Will Hams.
 Married men-Team | A A. Me Laugh1in, Charles Edwards. s. B. Doo- little; Team ?. F. L. Gavitt, Judge Ar hold, Jay Shepard; Team 3. N A Daniels, w J. Andrews, Fred Flagg; Team 4. James Hurley, George Whit ford, George o. Strong; Team 5 George Gurley. George H. Hall. F Goss.
 The opening contests of the tourna- nent begin next Monday evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-14

Andrew Carnegie Has Given an ad- ditional sum of S1,250, 900 towards the endowment fund of the Carnegie foundation for the advancement of teaching.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-14
New Way Corn Cure,
 Gets-It, Quick, Sure
Never Tried It Beforeg-You1I Marvel
 Hew 1t Makes Ceras Vanish.

There never was anything like ~GETS-IT" for corns. and there isn't anything like 1t now. It is the corn
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-14

Raymond Keatine, Pitcher of the New York Americans, was fined $20 and costs in the Bridgeport court yes terday for participation in fracas at a Bridgeport hotel last Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-14

pr. walker, an Officer of the Me, ClintoclS expedition, suggested that Americans wear a white flower today in memory of Captain Scott and his companions.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-30
Recital
as Benefit for
Bay View Club

Prof. Mccullough and Prof, Pritch-
ard will give a musical recital under
the ausipes of the Bay View Club to-
morrow night In Roessler's Gymnas-
ium. This Is the first undertaking
of this nature for the Bay View mem
bers and all are working faithfully to
make the event a success. Thomas
Ramsay, Norton Pratt, and Fritz
Roessler comprise the arrangement
committee. Following is the pro-
gram:
Xylophone, The American Patrol.
Musical Bells. Medley On Bells.
Musical ~Tumblers, If the Water
Could Speak AS They Flow.
Humorous Reading, Frank Henry.
x~ylophone, Medley of Popular
Airs.
>Ocarnia, Endearing Young Charms
Intermission.
Musical TumbIers, Sing Me to
Sleep.
Xylophone, Cavalleria Rusticana.
Charge of the Light Brigade, Bar
ney Browning.
Musical Bells, River Shannon.
Ocarnia, The Last Rose of Sum-
mer.
Xylophone, Till the Sands OF the
Desert Grow Cold, Good Night, Lad
les. Home, Sweet Home.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-30
CADETS HAVE
GOOD PROGRAM
For Installation Ceremonies
Here Tomorrow Night.

The committee in charge Of the In
stallation of the Westminster Cadets
that is to be held in the chapel OF
the First Presbyterian church tomor-
row night have completed the pro-
gram for that affair, which promises
to be one Of the most elaborate mill
tary events that the cadets have held
in some time.
In connection with the installation
and address by First Lieutenant
Arthur E. Amends, of the twenty
third Infantry, U. s. A, the following
program will be given:
Assembly.
Piano solo.
Parade.
Scripture reading by Cadet chap
lain.
Prayer.
Flag salute.
Manuel of arms. Major Hanson.
Competitive drill. Captain Krogh.
Welcome, President D. w. Boehm.
Announcements, Vice President
Rev. ]. H. Northrup.
Address, Lieutenant A. e. Ahrends,
U. S. A.
Installation.
Award Of silver medal.
Vocal solo, Star Spangled Banner,
Cadet Wilfred tombstone; Miss Edna
Krogh, accompanist.
Benediction, Rev. J. H. Northrup.
Bugle Calls, r. Becker.
Social hour.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-30
5OOIGJTUA>z@|

Joseph Foley, of Washington
street, was a South Amboy visitor
last night.
Earl Williams, of Madison avenue,
is spending the day as the guest of
friends in Staten Island.
John Hallahan, of this city, was
al out of town visitor yesterday af-
ternoon.
John Burns. of Washington street
was a New York visitor Tuesday
night.
Samuel Cohen, of New Bruins
wick avenue, was the guest of rel
atives in New York yesterday after
noon.
Abraham Lewkowitz, of Lewis
street, was entertained by friends in
Elizabeth yesterday afternoon.
Stanley Katzmarek, of Broad
street, is spending the afternoon In
Tottenville.
Irwin Kipp, of Kearny avenue,
who has been confined to his home,
is now able to be out again.
Harold Daley, of State street,
was a Woodbridge visitor yesterday
afternoon.
Wesley Davis, of this city, was
the guest of friends in New Bruins
wick Tuesday night.
Louis Plain, of Fayette street, Is
spending the afternoon in Railway.
Frank Wilentz, of Lewis street, is
a New York visitor on business to-
day.
Walter Yenk, of Washington
street, spent yesterday in Bound
Brook.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-30
TO SPEAK ON
TUBERCULOSIS
Chief Inspector Of State
Board of Health.

S. NJ. Lipscomb. secretary Of the
Y. M. G. A., announced today that
the regular health lecture on "Tuber-
culosis," scheduled for next Monday
night at the high school auditorium,
will be postponed until Friday, Feb
ruary Z. DR.. Willard Knowlton,
chief inspector Of the State Board Of
health, who will give the discourse,
is unable to be present Monday.
The tuberculosis specialist will ac-
company his talk with ~stereopticon
views, which will make the address
more vivid and interesting. The de-
velopment, results and nature Of
tuberculosis will be fully discussed.
The Woman's Club and Anti-Tu-
berculosis League of Perth Amboy
will Join hands with the association,
and besides sending large delega-
tons, will help to work up interest
in the lecture.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-30

NEWS MA

Detective Sergeant Huff about 9
O'Clock this morning picked up
Emil Thure, Of 301 Market street,
who had been taken sick on the
street In Madison avenue, near JEFF
ferson. He was taken to the office
Of DR.. M. s. Meinzer and later re-
moved to his home.
-Po Ambo Tribe No. IS, I'M
proved Order of Red Men, will have
a pow-wow at its wigwam In the
Jefferson building tonight.
-Valhalla Lodge, Odd Fellows,
will meet in Odd Fellows hall to-
night.
A meeting of Dana Relief Socie-
ty was held in Dana hall last night.
A meeting of the Exempts ball
committee will be held tomorrow
night at the headquarters of the Elk
empt Association.
There will be a meeting of the
Exempts trustees at "a Smith street
tomorrow night at s o'clock,
"A meeting Of the Firemen's Re-
lief Association will be held tomor-
row night at Lincoln Engine house.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-30
FREM SOCIETY HEARS
REPORTS OF DELEGATES

A report of the delegates to the
meeting In Portchester last Sunday,
was made at meeting of the Singing
Society Frem in its clubhouse last
night. The delegates were: William
Z~angenberg and Albert Larsen. They
reported that the next convention of
the Singing Societies of the Eastern
states would be held in Brooklyn,
Labor Day, September l.. AS the
local society is going to entertain the
Lansin gburg Singing Society Of Lam
singburg, N. Y, at that time they
will not be able to attend the conven-
ton at that place. The committee In
charge of the Fastelavn celebration
to be held In Washington hall on
Sunday night, also made a report at
this time. The affair is for the men,
bers and their families and some in
vited guests. Dancing and games will
be the feature OF the evenings en-
tertainment.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-30
TOO MUCH ACTIVITY
IN HELPING POLICE

Too much activity on the part of
John Frank. a boy of 279 King
street, in assisting the police. has
been ordered stopped. The lad, who
Is on probation for being implicated
in the enlightenment OF a sum of
money from l. C. Moore is consid-
cred too vigilant and has proved
himself a nuisance to the public and
the police. 1t Is declared. Complaint
was made to the police today that
he acted improperly when he aided
in the arrest OF four boys for THEY
cry last night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-30
Jack Gallagher
a. Given a Party

Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Gallagher. OF
898 Park avenue, celebrated the
seventh birthday anniversary of their
son Jack at their home last night.
Games were played and musical Sc
lections were rendered. Refresh
ments were served early In the even
ing. Those present were: Richard
Connolly. George Hilker. Eugene
Griffin, Timothy Griffin. Henry Slater.
Clarence Tyrrell. John McGran,
William Buchan. Charles Buchan,
Misses Ruth Gallagher, Lillian Buch-
An, Regina Delmar, Ethel Buckley,
Loretta Buckley, Helen Buckley,
Alice Griffin. Edna Nelson. Esther
Nelson, Anna Dolan. Florence Slater,
Loretta Slater, Veronica McGran.
Gertrude Tyrrell, Ada and Fannie
~Schlesinger and Theresa Dolan, Mrs.
Buchan and Mrs. McGran.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-30
CITY ATTORNEY
WITHIN REACH
Did Not Know Health Com.
missioner Wanted Him.
EDITOR EVENING NEWS

EDITOR EVENING NEWS
In your issue of last night you
published an article on the first page
with big headlines stating that Com
missioner John Peterson, chairman
of the Judiciary committee, reported
that he had been unable to do any
thing for the board because he had
tried in vain time and time again to
meet the city attorney to confer upon
the cases before the board. Mr..
Peterson was ordered to hire special
counsel to take charge of the cases
of the board. Other matters requir-
ing legal advice were held over be-
cause of the inability Of the mem
bers to get in touch with the city
attorney, 1t was said" This is the
first intimation that l have had since
the early part of last May that Mr..
Peterson desired to see me or con-
fer with me upon any matter whatso-
ever. ! have had no communication
Of any kind from him, he has not
written to me, nor have l eve heard
Of his coming to the office or tele-
phoning. With two telephones, one
at the house and one at the office and
the United States mail accessible to
him, and someone in attendance at
the office every business day of the
year 1t is very remarkable that If
Mr.. Peterson was very anxious to
see me or to get into communication
with me that he has been utterly
unable to do so. / trust that you
will give this as much prominence as
you felt called upon to give the arti-
Gle referred to-.
CHARLES C. HOMMANN,
City Attorney.
January 20. 1913
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-30
ARE PROMOTED
To ENGINEERS
Four Lehigh Valley Firsmsn
Run to Packerton.

After firing a locomotive on the
Lehigh Valley railroad for about
seven years the following Perth
Amboy young men have recently
been given control of the throttle on
their own engines: William Bird,
Thomas J. Markous, Harry Burns
and Charles Bache.
Their route is between this place
and Packerton, Pa, a distance OF
1O4 miles. Before the men are
given engines they have to first
show that they r qualified in ev-
cry way for the responsible position.
With the additional responsibilities
attached to the engine, also comes
an additional salary, far superior
to hat which they earned while
f1remen,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-30
LAB0RERS TAKEN
TO WORK NEAR EAST0N

About 100 laborers, employed at
the Lehigh Valley docks, were Or
dered to be transferred this morn
ing several miles east of Easton, Pa,
to help In laying a new track. which
will replace the old one in that vi
entity, On the main line Of the rail
road between this place and the
Pennsylvania coal fields. Laborers
from all over the company's lines
have been summoned, as the work is
to be done as rapidly as possible to
avoid the least delay OF traffic.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-30
VIII Address Socialists.

The Iron Fist" will be the sub
feet of a lecture by George r. Kirk
patrick, an eloquent and famous So
cialist orator and the author of the
we'll known book, "War-What
For?" when he speaks at Goodwill
hall Sunday night, February 8, I'M
der the auspices of the local branch
Of the Socialist party. B. Raznekoff.
who sings at the Metropolitan On
era house, New York will render the
following: "Laboem," ''Toska" and
"Traweta.' Piano selections will
also be given.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-30
RECOVER COAT
LOST AT FIRE

Through the efforts Of Alderman
William C. Wilson, Barney Streiff re-
covered a valuable overcoat which
was lost during the fire in the five,
ten and twenty-five cents store Of
Carbon & Streiff, Monday afternoon.
Mr.. Wilson, acting as a fireman, had
taken the garment from a hook. He
left 1t in charge OF a bystander who
disappeared. A long search and
much difficulty was experienced In
the recovery of the coat.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-30
Delightful Time
lat Card Affair

Mr.. and Mrs. William Graham and
Miss Lillian Graham entertained at
cards last evening. -Four tables were
In play and prizes were awarded, at
ter which dainty refreshments were
served. Those who played were:
Mr.. and Mrs. Spencer Dayton, Mr..
and Mrs. John Dayton. Mr.. and Mrs.
Stephen Somogy1. Mr.. and Mrs. Ar
thur Graham, Miss Madeira Dayton,
Miss Elizabeth Hewitt, Howard
Smith. William Hewitt and Howard
Bedell, OF Tottenville.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-30
TIN CANS SAVED.
THE AMERICANS.
Strung on Barbed Wires En-
circIing Camp in Philippines.
apscfaI bv United Prose- p'lrs.

~D-''N W .
Washington, Jan. 30.-How tin
cans strung on barbed wires en-
circling the camps of American
forces probably saved the entire de-
tachment from massacre at the
hands of Moro tribesmen in re-
volt, was revealed in official dis
patches to the war department to-
day, Fear of a night attack led
the American commander to devise
the alarm plan. Sentries posted 800
feet from the lines of cans heard
them tinkle, the alarm was given
and 800 soldiers routed 1000 tribes
men, killing several score. In this
engagement no Americans were kill
ed. The casualty list of United
States troops to date is eight kill
ed and twenty-five wounded.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-30
Linen ShOwer to
Mrs. j. Schwartz

Mrs. j, Schwartz was rendered a
linen shower yesterday in honor OF
the twentieth anniversary OF her
marriage by many of her friends.
Many elaborate and beautiful gifts
Were presented to the hostess. Vo-
cal and instrumental selections were
rendered in a pleasing manner
Speeches were also delivered. Re
freshments were served. Those
present were:, Mrs. S. Wagner, Mrs.
Louis Weinblatt, Mrs. M. Weinblatt,
Mrs. I. Singer. Mrs. Samuel Bell
koye, Mrs. Samuel Polensky, Mrs. H.
Golub, Mrs. M. Carp, Mrs. Porus,
Mrs. M. Wurtzel Mrs. Spiegel, Mrs.
j.. Katz, Mrs. p. Levine, Mrs. M.
Metzendorf, Mrs. David Encherman,
Mrs. j. Schantz of this city, Mrs. NJ.
Selverstone and daughter Thelma Of
Brooklyn.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-30
TO AMEND TEACHERS
RETIREMENT FUND ACT
tFrom tho NEWS correspondent.)

Trenton, Jan. 30.--Assemblyman
Egan. OF Hundson county, introduced
a bill yesterday afternoon amending
the teachers retirement fund act so
that after a period of thirty-five years
actual service every teacher, teacher
clerk, principal and person employed
in any supervisory capacity In the
public schools shall be eligible to re-
tirement upon half pay, or a sum
equal to one-half of the average an
nual salary received during the last
five years of such actual service.