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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-31
The Dormitory.

~@N N~UA AAANbOA
After that Sister Angela led me,
smiling a little still, to the refec-
tory, which was a large, echoing
room, with rows OF plain deal tables
and forms, ranged In front of read
ing desk that had another and much
larger picture of the Sacret Heart
on the wall above It, Only one gas
Jet was burning, and l sat under it
to eat my supper, and after | had
taken a basin Of soup felt more
comforted
Then Sister Angela lit a lamp and
taking my hand she led me up a
stone staircase to the dormintory,
which was a similar room, but not
so silent because It was full of beds.
and the breathing of the girls, who
were all alseep, made II sound like
the watchmaker's shop In our village,
only more church-lilIe and solemn.
My bed was near to the door, and
after Sister Angela had helped me to
undress and tucked me in. she made
her voice very low, and said would
be quite comfortable now, and she
was sure | was going to be a good
little girl and a dear child of the In
FAINT Jesus; and then | could not help
| taking my arms out again and closp-
ing her round the neck and drawing
her head down and kissing her.
After that she took the lamp and
! went away to a cubicle which was
| partitioned Off the end Of the dormi-
tory and there could see her prepare
TO go to bed herself-taking the white
bands off her cheeks and the black
band of her forehead. and letting her
long, light hair fall in beautiful wavy
masses about her face. which made
her look SO sweet and homelike.
But Oh. | was so lonelyl Never In
my life since-no. not even when !
was in my lowest depths-have felt
40 little and helpless and alone. After
the Sister hal gone to bed and every
thing was quiet In the dormitory save
Tor the breathing OF the girls al
strangers 20 me and ] to them from
mere loneliness J covered up my hedC
in the clothes just as used Go d,
! when ] was little thing and my ia
Their cams into my mothers room
! l Try not 10 think bitterly Of m,
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-31

member of the House Of Lords, in
which case she would attend all the
race meetings and coronations, and
take tea at the Carlton, where she
would eat meringues glaces every day
and have as many eclairs as she liked.
And sometimes she would tell us
the stories of the novels which she
bribed one of the washer women to
smuggle into the convent-stories of
ladies and their lovers. and of intoxi-
eating dreams of kissing and fon-
ding, at which the bigger girls, with
far-off suggestions of sexual myster-
les still unexplored, would laugh and
shudder, and then Alma would say:
But hush, girls! Margaret Mary
will be shocked"
Occasionally these conferences
would be interrupted by Mildred's
voice from the other end Of the dor
mitory, where she would raise her
head from her pillow and say:
Alma Lier, you ought to be
dSHdlIleu Vi youi SSll--hScplil6 theA0
child up when she ought to be asleep,
instead of listening to your wicked
stories
"Helloa, Mother Mildred, Is that
you?" Alma would answer, and then
the girls would laugh, and Mildred
was supposed to be covered with con-
fusion
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-31
Now Go On
The Narratiue of Mary
O'NeiU
FIRST PART.
My Cirlhood

Copyright. 1912 by Hearsts Magazine.
Copyright, 1913, by Hearst Magazine.
Copyright in Great Britain. Copyright.
1913. by ]. b. Lippincott Company.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-31
THIRTEENTH CHAPTER.

n 4 half past SIX in the morning |
~ was awakened by the loud
ringing Of the getting-up bell,
and as soon as | could rouse myself
from the deep sleep of childhood l
saw that a middle-aged nun with a
severe face was saying a prayer. and
that all the girls in the dormitory
were kneeling in their beds while they
made the responses.
A few minutes later, when the girls
were chattering and laughing as they
dressed making the room tingle with
twitterlng sounds like a tree full of
linnets in the spring, a big girl came
up TO me and said:
81 am Mildred Bankes and Sister
Angela says | am to look after you
to-day"
She was about 10 years of age, and
had long, plain featured face which
reminded me of one OF my fathers
horses that was badly used by the
farm boys: but there was something
sweet in her smile that made me like
her instantly
She helped me to dress in my
brown velvet freck. but said that one
of her first duties would be to the lay
sisters who made the black habits
which all the girls in the convent
wore
II was still so early that the dark
ness of the room was Just broken by
pale shafts of light from the win
! dows but ] could see that the chill
dren Of my own age were only seven
or eight altogether. while tho major
| tiy OF the girls were several years
older, and Mildred explained this by
telling me that the children of the
Infant Jesus. like myself. were 80 few
that they had been put into the dor
mitory OF the children Of the Sacred
Heart.
In a quarter OF an hour everybody
was washed and dressed, and then. at
a word from Sister Angela. the girls
went leaning end laughing downstairs
10 the meeting room. which was a
large hall with a platform at the far
Their end OF 1t and another picture Of
tho Sacred Heart. pierced with sharr
thorns, on the wall.
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Twelfth Chapter-Continued

This fell on me like thunderbolt.
hardly know what ! had led my
self to expect, but certainly the idea
of being left alone in Rome had never
once occurred to me.
My little heart was fiuttering, and
dropping the sisters hand l stepped
back and took Father Dams and said:
You are not going to leave your
little Mary, are you, Father?'
1t was harder for the dear Father
than for me, for | remember that.
fearfully Hurried. he stammered in
a thick voice something about the
Reverend Mother taking care OF me
and how he was sure to come back
at Christmas. according to my fathers
faithful promise. 30 take me home for
the holidays.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-31
The American Girl.

The Reverend Mother was there
with the other nuns or the convent
all t,ale-faced and slow eyed women
wearing rosaries, and SHE said long
prayer, TO which the scholars (there
were 90 or so altogether, made re-
sponses, and then there was silence
FOR Ave minutes, which were supposed
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-31
A Broken Promise.

A Broken Promise.
One night Sister Angefa's footsteps
were heard on the stairs, and then
the girls flew back to their beds,
where, with the furtive instinct of
their age and sex, they pretended to
be sleeping soundly when the sister
entered the room. But the sister was
not deceived, and, walking up the aisle
between the beds, she said, in an an
CRY tone;
Alma Lier, II this ever occurs
again I'll step down to the Reverend
Mother and tell her all about you
Little as l was, l saw that between
Alma and Sister Angela there was a
secret feud, which must soon break
into open rupture, but for my part l
was entirely happy, being still proud
of Alma's protection and only feeling
any misgivings when Mildred's mel
ancholy eyes were looking at me.
Thus week followed week until we
wore close upon Christmas, and the
girls who were to be permitted to go
home before the feast began to count
the days to the holidays. I counted
them, too, and when anybody talked
of her brother, I thought of Martin
Conrad, though his faithful little
figure was fading away from me, and
when anybody spoke of her parents
I remembered my mother, for whom
my affection never failed.
But, within a week from the time
for breaking up, the Reverend Moth
err sent fol me, and with sinking
heart l went to her room, knowing
we'll what she was going to say.
you are not to go home for the
holidays this time, my child. You
are to remain here, and Sister Angela
is to stay to take care of you"
She had letter from Father Dan,
telling her that my mother was still
unwell, and for this andother rea-
sons 1t was considsEed best that
should not return at Christmas.
Father Dan had written liter to
me also, beginning, MY dear daugh-
ter in Jesus" and ending Yours in
Xt," saying it was not his fault that
he could not fulfil his promise, but
my father was much from home
! nowadays and Aunt Bridget was
| more difficult than ever, so perhaps
should be happier at the convent.
A Bitter Blow.
! 1t was a bitter blow, though the
biggest part of 1t lay in the fear
that the girls would think was of
so little Importance to my people
that they did not care to see me-
But the girls were too eager about
| their own concerns to care much
| about me, and even on the very last
| day and at the very last moment
when everything was hustle and
| joy, and boxes were being carried
downstairs, and everybody was kiss
ing everybody else and wishing each
other a happy Christmas, and then
flying away like mad things, and
alone was being left, Alma herself
before she stepped into carriage
in which a stout lady wearing furs
and waiting to receive her, only
| said:
'By-by, Margaret Mary Take care
of Sister Angela"
| -
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-01-31
Little Bobbiie S
Pa
By WILLIAM F. KIRK.

~ FER ME, sed Pa last mite, It is
talking me long time to git
oaver the holidays Chrismus e.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-11
NORWICH TOWN
Choir at Shelterina Arms-AnnuaI Election of Altar Society.

Rev. Joseph F. Cobb and choir of the Church of the Good Shepherd were at the Sheltering Arms Sunday afternoon. that the Lord is good. The psalmist had not been free from trouble, he said his experience was wide. When he sung this song he was under loss and reproach. It is from the thick darkness of his diversity that he comes with manly strength and courage to assure us that God is good. How is it when our life is in darkness? Do we lose our assurance? Is it not a re- lief at such times to hear that God is good despite our fears? Those who back to any other experience. He who trusts finds not only joy and happiness for himself but for others. Whatever may be our condition, let us say with the psalmist, I will trust in Him at all times, His praise shall continually be in my mouth.
 Miss Carrie Champlin accompanied for the familiar hymns sung and also for the anthem and solo O How Amia- ble Are Thy Tabernacles was given with fine expression by the Quartette, while the solo Savior Like a Shepherd Lead Us as given by Miss Mary Rog- CTS found much favor. Other members of the quartette were Miss Ruth Beebe, Charles Parsons and Byron Mathieu- A number from outside were present at the service and the white carnation for Mothers day was displayed.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-11
TiERNEY CADETS RECEIVE
 FOUR NEW MEMBERS New London and Mystic Delegates Visit St. Patriek's Cadets.

The St. Patrick's Tierney Cadets met Sunday afternoon at the T, A. B. build ing, which was their first regular meeting since their organization about three weeks ago. Four new members were received. The committee pre- viously appointed announced the plans for an evening of whist and forty five, to be held soon and that the pro- ceeds would be for the banner which the cadets are to have for the state parade and field day in Middletown on June 20.
 The baseball team manager was se- lected and will be George Madden. The team is to practice on Saturday,
 Arrangements were made to have the Cadets attend holy communion in a body at St. Patrick's church on the last Sunday in May The boys were directed to wear white gloves and to meet at the rooms in time to attend the 7.30 mass.
 James A. Mcdonald, of New London Tierney Cadet committeeman of the c. T. A. U.. was present at the meet ing with First Lieutenant James Dyer of the St. Mary's Cadets of New Lon don. Captain Henry Inderdohnen, First Sergeant Joseph Curran and First Duty Sergeant Joseph Freeney of the St. Jatrick's Cadets of Mystic.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-11
SUGAR CANE HARVESTER.
Wonderful Invention of F. M. Cock r reII, Jr., with Whom Henry C. Cock
 reII. Recently of Norwich, Is Asso-
 ciated.

Norwich friends of Henry c. Cock Till, son of former United States Sen ator Francis M. Cockrell of Missouri, and brother of Mrs Edson F. Gallau- det of Norwich, are pleased to learn of his fine business prospects, through 8 New Orleans special to the St. Louis Republic of recent date Young MT Cocl1rell is with his brother, F. M Cockrell Jr., inventor of a sugar cane harvester which the St. Louis paper of the sugar producing industry.
 For eleven years F. M- Cockrell has been trying to perfect a machine which would cut, strip and top sugar canes work which heretofore has had to be done by hand. According to the New Orleans dispatch. he built his first machine in March, 1903. It was crude, fragile bit amateurish and entirely too light for the colossal task required of it. Nevertheless, 1t had in it the germ of the practical idea which he has now perfected. During the eleven years since thatF time he has perse- veringiy built no less than six ma chimes. each improving in value until the perfected model was achieved.
 This, 1t is stated, will completely revolutionize the sugar-making indus try. The sugar planters and sugar manufacturing journals refer to young MT. Cockrell as one of the notable inventors of. the age. The "Cockrells'' as the machines are called, will be speedily introduced into Cuba, Java. Mexico and the Hawaiian Islands and will prove the salvation of the south-
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-11
MOOSE LODGE INSTITUTED
Rose of New Ensnd Mo- $50, Celebrates Beginning With Parade-Class of l26 Initiated by New London Degree Team-JosephA. A. George Elected Dictator.

Preceded by . parade with moro than 100 men in line. red fire blazing the way, and the Moose band of 20 pieces from New London enlivening the night, Rose of New England lodge, No. $50, Loyal Order of Moose. was instituted here on Saturday evening at a meeting in Foresters hall.
 The delegation from New London lodge, No. S44. arrived at Franklin square on a special car at 745. the band heralding their approach by blasts on the comets and oom -pahs from the bass horn.
 The parade formed on the square as soon as the New London Moose had disem parked and the line of march was taken up with the band at the head and red fire aplenty among the paraders, who were watched with interest by the big Saturday night crowd on the streets.
 Hatbands with the Moose greeting, "Howdy. Pap!" Moose flags of red on canes, and Moose buttons on the lapels of coats of members and prospective members were abundant and many of those, in line wore red fezzes with tas- sells.
 The line of march was from the square along Main street to Burnham square, countermarch along Main street to Franklin square, then through Bath street and down Broadway to Main street and Franklin square again, where the peIaderS entered For esters' hall for the exercises of the evening.
 The degree work of the l.. O. O. M. was performed by the team from New London lodge, and class of 126 mem bers for Rose of New England lodge was duly initiated into the mysteries of the order. Among those present to see the fine work of the New London team were visitors from New London, Willimantic, Putnam and other places where there are thriving lodges of the order.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-11
E. c. Hilton Visited Here.

On his way from New York to Bos- ton and thence to Montreal. F. C. Hil- ton stopped over here on Sunday and was warmly greeted by friends whom he had not seen for about four years. He has been located at Montreal for more than year past as Canadian representative for large dealers in dyestuffs and anilines, with laborato- ries in Germany and Switzerland
 Mr Hilton was formerly a chemist at the Falls mill and left there about four years ago for a position with a mill in New Brlnswick.
 He was prominent in athletics while particularly in long distance running and soccer football and he still par ticipates in hockey. skiing and soccer as opportunity offers in connection with his work.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-11
WHY SUFFER FROM UPSET STOMACH Mi-o-na Regulates Bad Stom-
 achs and Ends Dyspepsia

If you feel melancholy. languid. or have headache, coated tongue. dis tress after eating. heartburn, belching of gas and undigested food. you are suffering with indigestion and dys- pspsia- Now-at once-is the time to stop this distress and forever baIfAsh the disease. Get from any druggist fifty cent box of Mi-o-na Tabletss Their action is sure. effective and immediate.
 Besides stopping the distress Mi-o- na soothes the irritated walls of the stomach and strengthens the gastric glands so that they pour out their daily supply of digestive materials what you eat is converted into nutri- ton and the entire system.fs is properly nourished-you feel perfectly well, free of the blues. strong and ener- getic.
 Mi-o-na is truly a household rem edy--perfectly harmless-and is surely one of the best preparations to fix up out-of-order stomachs- Get box from The Lee & Osgood Co. today. They will refund your money if 1t Is not satisfactory-you can be the judge. Could anyone ask more?
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-11
Swedish Fair Closes.

The Swedish fair which opened in Union hall Thursday evening closed or Saturday evening with an unusually large crowd. The various tables and all, and those in charge were kept busy supplying their many customers At 10.30 all that was left was auction ed off and ready purchasers were found. Charles w. Pearson had charge of the auction. MT. Pearson has filled this office for the past 20 years, Dur ing the evening an excellent concert programme was rendered by an or chestra of four pieces, Frank Benson violin, George Hembo1dt bass violin John B. Swahn cornet, and Fred Geer piano.
 The fair was very successful and those in charge feel we'll repaid foI their efforts S.- s--
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-11

These officers for the new lodge were elected during the evening and in- stalled: Past dictator Charles D. secretary, Frank B. Hazard;. treasurer John Ringland. They are to serve for the balance of the current term. and at the next meeting the remaining offi- cers of the lodge will be elected and installed.
 After the business of the institution or the lodge had been concluded, Dis- trice National Dictator Fitzgerald of New Haven gave brilliant oration on Moosedcm and encouraged the new membership towards working for . lowed by Deputy Supreme District Dic- tator William E. Burke of New Haven in very acceptable remarks upon Moosedom in general and the principles upon which 1t is founded.
 District National Director J. P Bouvier, who has been here for three weeks, engaged in the organization of the lodge. was the concluding speaker and he roused much enthusiasm when he predicted that the outlook is that a lodge of TOO members is a possibility before he has finished his work here.
 The lodge has selected Eagles hall as its regular meeting place and will meet on the first and third Tuesdays of the month. This brings their next meeting on the 18th, when there will be a large class to be initiated and prominent members of the order will be present.
 The charter list is to be kept open for a short time longer.
 The membership committee which has been at work on the institution o1 the new lodge Is as follows: Dr. J. w Callahan, Dr. w T. Driscoll, pr. J. J. Donohue. A. A Fournier, T. w. Allyn J. G. Bedard, c. D. Beaver, D. Fowler c. A. Geib, F. B. Hazard, J. F. O'Brien c. A. Spear.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-11

ern sugar making industry, by cheap ening the operations of manufacture
 The sugar manufacturing journals comment on the fact that the young ir- yentor has had the fate of all of his guild. and that now. after his eleven ynars of struggle, his invention is so big that unlimited money has come to his aid The machines are being man. ufactured in Louisville, Ky, where aeii m company m 'ns Yimised and where he has his office. It is here that Henry C. Cockrell, recently Of Norwich, ts associated with his broth CT.
 : The development of the marvellous machine reads like fairy tale. Dur ing the young machinist would try his invention, every year getting nearer to the perfect model. Finally the time came when the completed machine was given a trial on Reserve Plantation. New Orleans. Like magic 1t demon strated its qualities, cutting, topping and stripping 900-feet rows of cane in twelve minutes, without pause or interruption. Field Manager Bour- geois said the cane would make twen- of the D74 variety. The canes were cut wherever the chauffeur-the ma chino runs by its own gasoline power wanted to cut them. either at the ground nne or Httie oeioW IL or little above it; the point of cutting be- ing entirely optional
 The St. Louis paper describes in detail the marvellous mechanism of the invention, which drives through the heaviest clumps of cane irresistibly, and may be turned within & very re- stricted radius. The machine will cut strip and top 300 tons of cane per day of ten hours. It may be run twen- ty-four hours a day.
 The New Orleans despatch adds :: AS many of the CockreIls are being put on the market for the next crop as the factory can turn out"
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-11
NEW RULE FOR MONEY ORDERS
Payments at Any Money Order Office In Continental United States Pro- vided For.

new ruling affecting the collec- tions on money orders will go into ef- feet July l. The present rule allows the receiver to collect for his money order only at the place designated in this order. According to the new rule an order issued at any money order office in continental United States may be paid at any money order office in continental United States, providing 1t is presented within 30 days of ita issuance" After the 30 days have expired. 1t is payable only at the office designated in the order. or at the place where 1t was originally issued. This new arrangement will be of benefit to many who travel about and who have their mail forwarded from place to place
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-11
Small Fire on Central Avenue Called Out Department Sunday Morning Swedish Fair Closed Saturday Night Local Notes.

An alarm from box f76. North Main and Erin streets. Sunday morning about 10.30 o'clock called out the de- partment for small fire on the front porch of the house at 10 1-2 Central avenue. occupied by George Bartis and others. The occupants keep their ash barrel on the porch. and just previous to the fire a pan of hot ashes had been dumped into it. The ashes set fire to some paper in the barrel and the flames set the lattice work on fire, The companies made a quick response, but the fire had been put out before they arrived on the scene. Small damage resulted.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-11
TAFTvIILE AFFAIRS
William Brown Elected President of Lincoln Club to Succeed Charles Frost-Annuai Boat Trip in June Local Notes and Personals.

William Brown was elected presi- dent of the Lincoln club at the regular monthly meeting of the club Thursday evening, to succeed Charles Frost. re- signed Among the other business matters brought up was the annual boat trip which is to be held the sec ond Sunday in June. Only those in fuli membership and with good stand ing will be allowed to enjoy the boat trip. Following few remarks by the new president, MT Brown, the meeting adjourned to the first Thursday In June. The majority of the members were present at the meeting.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-11
Baseball Notes.

Saturday afternoon the Young Elks defeated the Young Deers on the school diamond by the score of to |. The teams expect to play again on Monday after school.
 The Altar Boys have a game booked with the Lisbon team for Tuesday af- ternoOn on the Providence street grounds.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-05-11
Made Licensed layman,

The many friends of Robert Kendall, son of MT. and Mrs. William J. Kendall of Boswell avenue, will be pleased to hear that he conducted the service and sermon at the Immanuel Episcopal church, Wilmington, Del, on Thurs day. May T. 1914
 MT. Kendall was recently made . licensed layman of the diocese of Dela- ware.