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Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-15
BAPTIST SUNDAY SCHOOL
Carries Out Interesting Proframme on
 Chi!dren's Sunday.

Mrs. Allan Spidell, Mrs. May R. Blake, Miss Emma Gardner. with Mrs. F. E. Gilbert as organist ar ranged the Children's day concert pro- gramme at the Baptist church at o'clock Sunday afternoon. This pro- gramme was used. and was announced by Superintendent A. NJ Brown:
 Opening hymn, 'Tis Children's Day: responsive reading; prayer; primary chorus. We Know 'Tis C'hildren's Day: welcome Morton Brown; recitation, First Children's Day. Earle Palmer; exercise. Daisy Chains Miss Clarkes class, song. Down in the Meadows, Kathleen Dearnley; recita tions. Sydney smith: Sweet for Children's Day, Es- ther Wilcox: Gods Smile John liar Ellen Prior Beatrice Cathcart; hymn; Ex-Parcel Post Boys. Six True Blues; recitation. My Pennies, James Had dad; song, Sing Happy Birds. Evelyn Gardner with violin accompaniment by lia Brown: recitations, Mabel Spidell: One Little Boy, David Clarke: duett. Doris Myatt and Isabel Button; recitations, What God Wants. Kirk Wilcox; Violet Harris; Would You Like to Be Soldier, Bradford Smith; Ellen Wilcox: song. The Pretty Pink Glover; Margaret Spidell: recitations, Donald Smith: His Little Girl, Nora Haddad What I Know, Bessie Shor- rock; exercise, We Come, Mrs. Prior,s class.
 Address by pastor on The Greatest Thing in the World for a Child: hymn: benediction by Rev. Samuel Thatcher.
 The church was beautifully deco rated with laurel, daisies peonies. palms and ferns. arranged artistically by Mrs. Nelbert Myott. Mrs. E. c. wilcox and Miss Alice Brown Borough Brevities,
 Mrs. H. c. Webster and daughter Marjorie are in Central Falls. R l. TOT two weeks visit with Mrs. Hugh Anderson. Mir. Webster accompanied them, returning tonight
 Arnold Sweet of Moscow. N Y is guest at his uncle's, A. 4. Young's. w. H. Brow had as guests Saturday his brother. Thomas Brown of Pack erville, and Henry 0. Brown of Pitts burgh, Pa.
 of Flushing, L. l., are visiting MT. and Mrs. H. D. Hewitt
 Ralph Nickerson of New York has been a guest at his uncle's, Dr. s. H. Holmes. He made the trip in his automobile. Dr. Holmes returned with him sunday to New Haven.
 Mrs. William Johnson, of Hickory N. C., is in town visiting friends MT Johnson was @ former proprietor of the store now owned by Charles D. bdDeOck. Misses Mabel and Josephine Rogers of Norwich Town spent Sunday at MT. and Mrs. John Stewards
 The quarterly meeting of the W. C. T. U. which was to have been held in the Congregational church Sunday evening. has been postponed until the last Sunday in the month.
 Mems Class Meets.
 The regular business meeting of the Mems class was held at the home of R. w. Robertson Friday evening. The social hour, which followed the aus- mess, was enjoyed by all. Nearly all the meWbers took part. An interest ing talk was given pH~ Dr. Tnnrher. who gave microscopic views of the germs fii tuberculosis, cancer and also showed living blood and the nerves of the teeth. These views were very instructive. Fine refreshments were served by Mrs. Robertson. assisted by
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-15
Appointed Assistant Postmaster.
ECZEMA |TCHED
 AWFULLY ON HEAD
Thought Would Go Wild. Dry and Flaky. Hair Nearly All Came Out.
 Used Cuticura Soap and Ointment Three Months. Head All Cured.

39 Atkinson St.. Bellows Falls, vt.-"I had eczema on my head and it itched some thing awful. It seemed sometimes as though l would go wild. The eczema was dry and iaky. One day combed it hard with a fine comb and made it ali raw My hair nearly all came out gradually so I had a small twist of hair and did not use but one hairpin to hold it.
 tried - but in vain; it did no good. Then thought l would try Cuticura Soap and Ointment. I used them three months and then my head was all cured and my hair began to grow so it is quite thick now: have four times as much as I had" tsigned) Mrs. Ellen w. Adams. Nov. I6, 1912.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-15
STAFFORD SPRINGS
Jury Awards $16,540 to Plaintiff In Case of SenesohaIs vs. the Connecti- cut ompany-Borough Team De- feats Monson 1o-8

The verdict of s16. awarded by @ jury in the superior court in Rock vile last Friday in the suit of Louis Senescharl against the Connecticut company is the largest verdict ever given against the company and is said to be the largest verdict by a jury in this state for personal injury. The case was on trial all last week and was stubbornly fought, there being much expert medical testimony rela- tive to the condition of the plaintiff, who claimed to be seriously injured in a trolley collision a year ago last April. The lawyers in the case were M. D. O'ConneI of Stafford Springs and John E. Fisk and Thomas F. Noone of Rockville for MT. Senescharl and J. T. Berry and William George of New Haven for the Connecticut com pany.
 Defeated Monsons.
 The Stafford baseball team defeated the Monsons in a well played game on Hyde park Saturday afternoon by the score of 10 to s.
 Examinations for admission to the high school will be held in the eighth grade room this week beginning this (Monday) morning.
 High School Picnic.
 The high school picnic was held at Forest Lake Saturday The day proved very enjoyable to those who attend ed
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-15
HURIOR OF THE DAY

Teacher-Did anybody help you with his map, Sam? Sam-No, sir. My brother did it all himsef-Life
 Stranger-Upon what plan are your city institutions conducted? Citizer "A sort of let George-do-it system without any GeOrse--Puck.
 'Is he a friend of yours?' T don | know. I've never tried to borrow money from him or asked him to set & relative a job-'-Detroit Free Press
 Clerk-What size hammock do you want? Summer Girl-Oh, a snaL hammock, just big enough for one, bU; -er-strong enough for two.-Judge
 There is no such word as fail," ob- served the sage. You never tried to did you?' asked the fool.-Cincinnau Enquirer.
 He-They say. dear. that people who live together get in time to loOE exactly alike. She-Then you may consider my refusal finaI.-London Opinion.
 Growing Why, every time I get of mine has grown another foot. Gee! She'll look like centipede pretty soon."-Houston Post.
 See here. Harold. you have a green hair on your coat" Well. my dear, I called on you Monday night" But l wore purple hair Monday nlSnt. = Pittsburgh Post.
 Mary, you told me that the man l found in the kitchen with you last night is your twin brother. and now you say he is your step-brothe-. "Yes, mum; you see, we are step twins. mum."-Boston Transcript.
 Mistress-I don't want you to hay e so much company. You have more callers in day than l have in a week.
 Domestic-Nell, mum, perhaps if you'd try to be little more agreeable you'd have as many friends as l have. New York Weekly
 You don't mean to say your garden is already a success." Yes, sir '' But a garden is not supposed to pro- duce so early" Mine does. I have dug six cans of the finest fishing worms I ever saw--Washington Star.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-15
Ford Sterling. King of Movie Come disns. Makes His Debut in Univers- si Films st the Auditorium Today, in Two Reel Comedy, "Love and venaeance.~

A new brand of film has been add cd to that Universal programme" md new star has been added to the large list of -Universalities Ford Sterling. the King of the Movie Com edians'' and the highest salaried artist appearing before the camera, is the latest addition to the Auditorium photopiays-
 As there has been a lot of discus sion about Mf. Sterling, as to his sal- ary, why he changed companies, etc, the management of the Auditorium have on display in the lobby of the fheafre MT. Steriing's affidavit con- corning these facts. which will settle all arguments. All Ford Sterling his 10 do to make an aduience laugh is simply appear on the screen just be there, and when he starts his inirnit- lure that was ever thrown on a able facial expressions, and funny walks. the result is a scream. The picture he appears in today Is Love and Vengeance" a two reel comedy masterpiece that fs the funniest pie screen. This Is just a sample of the future "Ster1ing" films that will be seen at the Auditorium only, and it is only for Monday and Tuesday. so if you want to forget the weather just drop into the Auditorium and laugh. numbers today, headed by the greatest dancing team of them all, the Cul- len Brothers, There clever young men have some of the most intricate steps ever seen and the speed at which they work is a revelation.
 goes good, and that is a musical act, and Mozarto's brand of harmony is the l<ind that you whistle when you go out CiihaHe and Sweeney are the third act, and this refined comedy singing and talking duo have just the
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-15
BALTIC
Solemn Procession in Commenoration of Feast of Corpus Christi-James J. Brown Appointed Assistant Post master,

The feast of Corpus Christi was eel
 ebrated at St. Mary's church Sunday
 at o'clock with solemn vespers eel
 eDrated by Rev. Father Belanger, as-
 sisted by Rev. |. O. Benerose of
 Taftville and Father Landry of Bal
 tie After vespers there was process sion of the Blessed Sacrament, led by the cross bearer and altar boys, the
 parochial schools girls, Children of Mary, Rosary society. St Anne's so-
 cfety, ladies of the parish, young ladies
 Of the academy, school boys, men of
 the parish. Holy Name society, T. A. B. society, Sacred Heart society, St. Jonn's societies the Sisters of Char 1ty. church choirs, flower girls, altar boys, censer bearer. They were fol- lowed by Rev. Father Belanger carry ing the Blessed Sacrament He was
 Father Landry. The St Jean band played solemn music during the pro- cessien, which raoved from St. Mary's | church to the old church, where an altaz'. had been erected and where ben 1 edletfen was given. The line then
 proceeded through the convent l grounds to the rear of the convent | where a most beautiful altar was | erected aHd was surrounded by eight l ilttie girls. representing angels against | a background of laurel. The altar in l the center presented a most beautiful l signt Here benediction was again gwen, after which the procession re- 1 turned to the new church, where ben edlctlon was again given, bringing the | impressive ceremonies to a close. The singing during the ceremonies was by the islEed choir male choir and young
 ladies oi the Academy choir. The l marslais Of the procession were Annie l Gordon and Walter Miner Carrying 1 the canopy were Peter Donnelly Amide Belar. pr. Bonnet and ]. P.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-15
DAvIs THEATRE.
lsasa Sawyer in A Daughter of the
 Hiils, Big Special Feature today.

The special feature at this papular theatre today is another Famous Players production, Laura Sawyer in :. A Daughter of the Hills is a romance of ancient. Rome. and delineates how a gentle love conquers 9 savage heart; the production is played in the shadow of Nerofs throne and the brutality of the emperor is softly and scirringly contrasted by the humility and mobility Of Paul, the Apostle the Roman sports, the giadiatorial fights fn the arena, and the sweet sympathy q F1orfa. the. sheperdess, for a picture of gripping interest. alternate ly thrilling and appealing: Laura Sawyer plays tho part of F7oria fn a manner that leaves nothing to be de- sired. her sweet personality prevails throughout the whole production. The fhe Cow Country, a strong Western drama by the K- B. company. The Mutual Weekly is also shown with a lot of interesting events portrayed fin every part of the world The Water sDo, fg the name of the latest Keystone comedy which suppiys all the laughs for the show.
 Manager Craig and Ed. Boyle hase an excellent concert programme for this change MT. Boyle vii sing The Monarch Of the Woods. beauti- ful baritone solo which gives this noted singer a chance to display his talents to good advantage MT. Craig VIII sing When Its Apple Blossom Time in Normandy and the duet is The F7Ehermen, a beautiful concert number, which no one should miss hearing The singing is one of the pleasant features of the shows at this theatre, and is a very welcome addi- ton to the Pictures De Luxe
 Bargain matinee at 230, all seat s10 cents, come in and be cool
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-15
JEWETT CITY
Congregational and Baptist Sunday Schools Observe Children's Day Confirmation and Corpus ChristA Procession at St. Mary's Church.

The Congregational church was fill ed Sunday morning in observance of Children's day, one hundred and forty being present. The choir loft was a mass of laurel blossoms, the Amer in honor, of Flag day. Daisies, peo- nies, roses and snap dragon were used lavishly os decorations. A canary bird sang during the service. The decorations were done by Misses Sadie Thompson, Ruth Stewart, Alice Moore. Ethel Thompson. Gladys Jeffers, Mrs. John Stewart and Mrs. E.. H. Hisco--. During the service three children re- ceiyed the rite of baptism Ed ta tis Williams, Marjorie ElizaSeta eS- ster and Doris Pearl Eli own. Each baby received a Uee bouquet f,c-S Ellen Faust and Q noss rose- : Il. The programme given by the
 .nilf >l was entitled Meath Summer Sk $. Superintendent F. E. Robinson announced the following numbers:
 Chorus. To the King of Kings. school: responsive reading: prayer by the pastor: welcome. Rebecca Hewitt and Ruth Ballou; recitation, Children's Day. EditA Williams; song, There Are Countless Blessings. chorus of boys; Wolf: song. Summer Glory. choir; recitation, What l Know. Alvin Eichel- berg: song. Ye Merry Birds Mrs. c. w. Robinson's class exercise, Do a Kindness, seven boys: song, The Fes- tai Day. school: offering: solo, Daisies, Helen Magel: recitation. Aunt Prue's Advice, Ellen Faust: sorg. The River. choir; recitation. What the Birds Saw. Gladys Jeffers: song, Flowers on the Hillside. school: recita ton, Summer Every Day. Mabel Kanahan; song, Forth at the Royal Call, school; pri- mary song. Be Happy. Irene Stewart and the primary class: soug, The Mes sage of His Love. school: benediction.
 The offering was received in daisy trimmed baskets by Isabel Marshall, Bessie Thompson Vio-et Baker and Minnie Magel. The programme was in charge of Mrs. HiscoX and Mrs. E. A. Faust.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-15
COLONIAL THEATRE. SThe Adventures of kathlyn,r No. 6 Tn the Wild Animal Series.

Everyone who is following the fhrfIling adventures of Kathiyn as de- pfcted in the big series at the Colonial theatre will remember her escape from the palace of Umballah and the release of her father soon after As the tast event closed is shown KathlTn as she was shot at by the pursuing Umbaliah. This resulted in . bone bruise. but did not discourage Katbiyn- She continues her flight un- t1 she reackes the walled city of H. habad. in the desert She is per- xnifted to enter this city through the 1nterventions of her faithful Pundita and husband The sacred white ele- p1ant has been lost. and Kathlyn vol fnfeers to find if, if the authorities Wm promise to aid her with military escort through the desert. She sets 4bouf her task and has many varied and thrilling experiences all of which Are clearly shown in this big feature. There is strong Broncho Billy story Tor today, . big Lubin comedy and others
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-15
A PERSIAN FABLE.

A Persian fable says: One day Wanderer found a lump of clay So redolent of sweet perfume Its odors scented all the room What art thou7" was his quick de-
 mHnd.
 Art thou some gem from Samarcand, Or sp1kenard in this rude disguise Or other costly merchandise2" Nav. am but a lump of clav" Then whence this wondrous perfuWtG
 Sayr' Friend. if the secret disclose I have been dwelling with Ine rose" sweet parablei And will not those Who love to dwell with Sharon's rose Distill sweet Odors all around. Thou@h low and mean themselves are
 found2 Dear Lord. abide with us that we May draw our perfume fresh from
 Thee.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-15
CONFIRMS 170.
Rt. Rev. John J. Milan Administers
 Sacrament at St. Mary's Church.

At 10 o'clock Sunday morning the Rt. Rev. Bishop Milan confirmed a class of ITO as St Marys church. In the afternoon at 3 o'clock there was a public process; on in honor of the feast of Corpus Christi, in which six hun dred persons participated, including the various organizations of the church. The flower girls were Dor othy Brennan, Verna Raille, Leoza Cyr, Aurore Nadeau, Lilly Dugas, Charlotte Dugas, Isabel Genereaux, Theresa Foley, Louise Menard, Nath- allie Harper and Lea Brachaud; the flower boys were George Richie, Ori- gene Guillet Alphire Menard and Emile Bachaud. The sermon before the procession passed around the ex- terior of the church, was by Father, Reginald, an Assumptionist Father of Worcester, Mass. The canopy was borne by four men. P. F. Driscoll, Pe- ter Bryant, John McGrath and John Mileshski
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-15
What 1s Going On Tonight.

ya4o4xl1le and Motion Ps1tures as
 MevfnR Ricfu-es at Coinnia, Theaere. Concsrt1, Songs and Photoplays at Dnvz1 ThG&ffe
 N r. A Alumni Association Meeting nt 61akur Hall
 Peter c1alin1' Lecture for K. Of c. at uneas Lodge. No. Il. l. o. O. F.. meets a4 Odd Fel1UWS Hall.
 xhemes Union, No 1s7. U. B. of q. and J. of A.. meets st Carpenters Hall. Norwich Aerie. No. s6v, E. o. E.. xneetz In Eagles Hall meets In Toresterg Hhil.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-15
STONINGTON
TriumphaI Parade After Bail Team Defeats Westerly-Plans for Cele- bration

Friday afternoon at the Stanton lot the Stonington high school baseball team defeated the Westerly high school boys by score Of to 0. There were more than 1,7C0. in the crowd that watched the game. The baseball game
 The baseball game of Friday, which was the deciding game as to whether Stonington or Westerly was to have the silver cup for the next year, re- sulting as it did in victory for the home team and their possession Of the trophy, was the cause of much enthusiasm in the borough. Headed by the International band, the stu dents of the High school including many of the young ladies. marched through the streets in the evening The Boy Scouts. in full uniform, ac- companied them in their triumphal parade.
 Chiidren's Day.
 rr.r6-en's dav was observed in the ~- tional church Sunday r2r,.. sunday school.
 Cs.efs.:on Committees.
 At a recent meeting of the execu- tive committee of the August ceie- bration, Henry R. Palmer was ap- pointed in charge of the Sunday exer- cises, Judge W. A. Breed to purchase flags for use of the school children, and c. B. Crandall to purchase flags for the flag poles. J. H. Weeks is in charge of entertaining the Daughters of 1872 and B. s. Cutler and B. E, Beardsley to have British soldiers and sailors take part in the celebration. if possible
 Major H. A. Hull of New London was selected chief marshal, with jIajor A. N. Nash and MajoG Babcock of Pawcatuck as aides.
 to Show Whaling Float.
 Captain B. c. Chesebro will have charge of a whaling float which will illustrate one of Stonington's former industries.
 Plans of Fire Department.
 The committee of the fire depart ments has appointed R. NJ. Delagrange, Fred Ostman, J. P. McCort, A. R. Gavitt and R. Donath a committee to provide for the banquet, and George Francis to have the badges made for the committee.
 tons to each visiting fire company and to the reunion of the Army and Navy club at Groton this week
 Will Entertain Seniors.
 The class of 1915, Stonington high school. will entertain the 1914 class at the Casino Thursday evening.
 Miss Emma Latham chaperoned a party of girls at 8 picnic at Ledward Island Saturday.
 News from Vera Cruz.
 Mrs Frank G. Sylvia has received a letter from her son. William. who is on the battleship Louisiana, now at Vera Cruz, saying the ship is eX- pected to stay there until August.
 Rev J. c. Lynch has returned from Hartford
 Miss Ethel Bliss and Jay Bliss have arrived from Mount Vernon, N Y, to visit relatives for a few days.
 T. A. Wilson of Bridgeport was a recent guest of O. F. Pendleton.
 Drawings of Battle in 1914.
 The drawings of the battle of Ston- ington by the pupils of the schools of the town were given to Dr. James Weeks, secretary of the executive com mittee Friday.
 Mrs Ethel Bliss White of Clio, Mich, was recent guest of her uncle. George Bliss.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-15

kind of summer act that plea es Catchy duets, snappy and witty stores and neat dancing
 Other Universal films today are. Through the Snow" a seasonable Imp drama with Leah Baird and Alex, Gaden. and Strange Evidence" a detective film by the Frontier com pany.
 Don't let the weather bother you, drop into the airiest and best venti- lated theatre in the state, the Audfto- rum, and cool off
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-15
FOR PIklPLES AND BLACKHEADS

The following is a most effective and eee- nemicai treatment: Gently smear the af- fected parts with Outicura Ointment on the end of the finger. but do not rub Wash off the Cuticura Ointment ia five minutes with Cuticura Soap and hot water and continue bathing for some minutes. This treatment IS best on rising and retiring. At other times use Cuticura Soap freely fer the toilet and bath, to assist in preventing infiamIna- uon, irritation and clogging of the pores, the common cause of these distressing facial eruptions. Sold throughout the world. Liberal sample of each mailed free, with 32-p. Skin Beck. Address postcard .. Cuti- eura, Dept. T, Boston
 eSMea who shave and shampoo with Gu- ticura Soap will findft best for skin and sca.n
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-15

sher daughters, yenna and Fornetta. s:.se by Miss Annie Robertson.
 Mrs. J. S. Jeffers leaves today Tor sse Will.mantic camp ground to spend tae summer. On Wednesday she will be in Ware. Mass. to attend the gra | Cation from the high school Of her grandson LuciuS Smith.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-15
POETRY
AWAY OUT IN THE couNrsx.

Away out in the country, where tfere
 IS no cease1ess roar where its eight miles to the railroad and it's three miles to the store, mere IS nope and there Is pleasure and
 perhaps some maiden there das contriNed tO make somebody think
 her fatrest of the fair. away out In the country. where fine
 fragrant lilacs blow There are people who have never seen
 mey1ng picture show: But they may not need your pi-v
 though the thrills they have are
 few;
 They may to bed Hntroubled by such
 cares as come to you. Away out ir 4i'e country. where the
 WODG- .ti S7fH of song, And the .ru cacklir- loudly and
 fcET ---R are going wrong, There are people who are never filled
 w.t1 fear or discontent W hen the grocer wants his money or
 its tune to pay the rent. Away out in the country, where no
 Inobs disturb the peace, Inere are people who are happy.
 though their neighbors gains in-
 crease;
 There are men and there are women
 who believe that life is sweet, Though they aren't busy spending all
 on what they wear and eat.
 Chicago RecOrd-Hera1d-
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-15
Not Always Fatal,

Many a young fellow who expected sweet little girl had thrown him over has developed Into big, robust spectp men of mascuIinitys- Blade.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-15

Consul General George H. Scidmore reports that. acording to the new census. Tokio's population is 2,033,3e1, an increase of nearly 41o.0oo over that of 19O9 The number of houses re- corded is 519,735, an increase of so,-' coo.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-15

The ministry of ways of communl cation at St Petersburg has authoi- ized the purchase of 17,000 freight cars 1,400 passenger cars and 700 re- frigerator cars for the government railways.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-15

MT. and Mrs. Harold Speck. of Nickerson, Kan, are spending their honeymoon at school, the bridegroom taking a short course in farming at the state college, while the bride at the same institution is studying do- mestic science.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-15
ANNOUNCEMENTS

Miss Adles calls attention this morning to the new, becoming style of wavelets. just from New York. See
 Frank A Bill offers Ladies' Pump C0Ionials and Oxfords, special values at sz-50 and $5.0e and s3.5o. See them today.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-06-15

The ailanthus tree is becoming so abundant in some parts of the Uni led States that the forest service Is -xperimenting in the hope of hpding some use for it's wood.