Norwich bulletin., 1913-12-20
HoIidav Postoffice kiours.

York express. on which he travelled west.
 Holiday Postoffice Hours.
 Postmaster F. G. Letters has announc- ed that the postoffice hours for Christ mas will be as follows: Office open from 6.30 a. m. to 12 m., and from 5.30 to p. m. The money order ara postal savings departments are to be closed Both city and rural carriers will make deliveries and collections.
 Mrs. c, Fred Waterman is a patient at the Day Kimball hospital.
 Enters Soldiers Home.
 Daniel Marble has entered the sol diers' home at Noroton. He was ac- cOmpanied there by Hiram Barrett.
 Jesse Moore of Pennington, this state, and of Virginia, was visitor with friends in Putnam Friday.
 James Carroll of Hartford was 8 vis- itor with friends in Putnam Friday.
 January 8 has been selected as the date for the installation of the newly elected officers of Putnam nest of Owls.
 Miss Bernice Gahan is to be in charge of the box office at the Bradley theater, succeeding Miss Louise Davison, re- signed.
 A special Christmas service has been arranged for Sunday at the Baptist church.
 Postmaster Letters has received from the postoffice department at Washing ton a notification that Red Cross stamps may be used on the address side of mail matter until Jan. l.
 The cold weather of Friday strength ened the ice on small ponds hereabouts to such an extent that skating was tried by those who are venturesome.
 Pleased at Promotion.
 The promotion of Supt. Samuel And erson to be general manager of the Shore Line Electric company's lines is very pleasing to the cOmpany'S en3- ployes, and Mir. Anderson's many friends in Putnam, where he is well known, having formerly been in charge of the local division.
 A Novelty Act.
 BasaIari, dual voiced vaudeville star and as fine a singer as has been provided with weekly shows for a long time made hit at the Bradley theater Friday. Ills act is one introducing sev- eral novelties.
 Gone to Newburgh= Rev. G. o. Read, who has been pastor at Abingdon, has gone to NeWburgh, N. Y, where he is now the pastor of the Church of the Corner Stone. Rev. MT. Read has received a warm welcome in Newburgh and a pleasant paStorate is indicated for him.
 St. Philips Christmas Festival.
 The Altar chapter of St. Philips church held a meeting with Mrs. Harry o. Wright Thursday afternoon to make i arrangements for the Christmas festi val Of the, Sunday school to be held l Saturday evening of next week in the guild room at the church. Christmas Sunday Services. Tomorrow will be observed as Christ mas Sunday at the Congregational church. At the morning service the choir is to sing Nevins cantata, The Alteration, and there are to be other special features to the musical part of the programme. The solos are to be by A. Graydon Sharpe, Wallace Smith, Miss Gladys A. Farmer and Miss Ma rion Andem. At the evening service at ' o'clock the choir is to sing a number of ancient Christmas carols.
 Tripp-Richards.
 Mrs. Ella M. Richards and Frank G. Tripp were married at the home of the groom in South Woodstock Wednesday afternoon, Rev J. R. Stubbert, pastor of the Baptist church here, officiating MT. Tripp is well known in this city.
 Died in Maryland. Cassius M. Child who died Dec. II at Rolandsville, Md. was a native of North Woodstock, where he was born on Sept 13 1S45 He studied in Wood
  he has not been a resident of Wood stock for more than 40 years, MT Child returned every year until his health began to fail, about two years ago.
 To Provide Christmas Cheer. Salvation Army workers here are busy in compiling list of those to whom they will distribute Christmas dinners and other gifts that will make glad the holiday for needy families of the city The fund for the Christmas dinner is growing daily, but none too fast, as there are many mouths to feed. In addition to what the Salvation Army workers are doing along the line of Christmas charitable work in Putnam is the work being done by other organ izations. As is usual Putnam lodge of EIks will do much good work among the poor of the city, and 8 number of individuals have a list of persons that they are going to help.
 Gardner H. Sumner of Woodstock was injured when he slipped from a ladder which he was mounting and fell, sufferingSa sprained back. His injuries are not considered dangerous. Evidence That Holidays Are Near. Today Saturday. is expected to prove day of extra travel both on the steam and trolley lines through this city, and to meet it properly an aug mented service has been arranged for. Indications of the near approach of the holiday are in evidence on very hand. Mails are heavy and the express and parcel post business in this city is above normal. Wanted His Money Back He may have wanted it to buy Christmas present for his fiancee, but whatever the reason, the young man