Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-24

Westerly District Nurse association, told of the organization of that as- sociation and the realization of the need of a. social welfare department which was instituted a year ago. and which had proved a success. There Is now better cooperation in the been work accomplished in the ern- ployment for the unemployed. At the end of the first year, with all bills paid, there is a balance of over S1, ,0e0 in the treasury.
 George 8. Palmer of New London was invited to tell of the Assoeiated Charities organization in his home town, as it would be helpful to other places who desired similar organiza- tions. He said his purpose was to describe the Associated charities in the old city of New London, which was organized along the line of the society in New York represented by Mir. Mo Lane. For long time there was a feeling in New London that charity was not being done in the most effeo- tive manner, and circulars were issued by parties interested in the dispensa- tion Of charity a year ago last Janu- sary, asking for a meeting to consider better methods than were in vogue and to provide a way that every dol lar and every dinner in aid of the wor- thy counted, There was a meeting for the consideration of forming an Asso- ciated charities organization There was large attendance at that meeting. including several from Norwich, where
 organized charities had been estab- hshed for years.
 Mir. Palmer explained in detail the working of the New London organiza- tion, answered many questions, and
 was the most helpful speaker of the session.
 The last speaker of the afternonon
 session was Rev. Samuel M. Cath
 cart of Westerly, wno told of the local
 conditions and of the good work being
 accomplished by the District Nurse as7
 sociation and the Peoples mission
 Among those present from out of
 town were James B. Williams, Annie
 T. Nernor. Mrs M: A. selleck. Avery
 2. Clifton. Helen ". Dougherty, Grace
 c. UphaIn, Cyril T. Bond, Jane A.
 Hughes. Miss Alice W. Hunt, Miss
 Margaret E. Todd, Margaretta l..
 Dwight, E. Frances o'Neill, of Provi-
 derce; Harry Lee Barnes, William
 George E. Simpson, E. F. Gardner, of
 Howard, R. l.; Dr. Norman NJ. Me Leod, Emily " Hathaway, Helen M.
 Emery. Anna T. Hunter, of Newport; Mary Cassidy Cahill. M. D., Rev: Ev- MrsA George B. Parker. Washington. R. T.; Alice M. Rowland, Hope, R. l.; John Ritchie, jr.. Back Bay, Boston,
 Harry w: Whipple, Beaufort, $. G; pr. Donald B. Armstrong. of New port; pr. William T. Howard, Watch Hill; Rev. F. M. Hollister, Old Mystic: Prof. E. l.. Morgan, Amherst, Mass: Francis H. Mclean, of New York: George s. Palmer of New London; Rowland G. Hazard. PeacedaIe; Prof. J. P. Lechtenberger, of Philadelphia.
 The nominating eommittee recon.
 mended the following list of officers duly elected:
 President, Hon. F. H. Jackson. Prov idence.
 Secretary. Mrs. Dr. Merriman. Bris-
 Assistant secretary. Miss Helen n Treasurer. Miss Anna E. Hunter, Vice presidents. Rev. Joseph Hutch inson. Providence; Rowland 6. Hazard Peacedale; Charles Perry, Westeriy: Mrs Howard 0. Sturges, Providence: 2Eage Darius J. Baker, Newport; Mrs. f9ssna Frank e. HoW1ana: Wan,1.v Newport: Hon. Charles B. Rockwell Bristol: Mrs William M Congdon, Central Falls: Mrs. Henry I. Cushman, Proyidence: Bishop Jas. De Wolf Perry. Proyi- denee; Rabbi Nathan Stern. Provi-
 Executive committee, Prof. J. O. Dealey, Providence; Mir M. J. Cum mlngs, Providence; Willis E. Chaand- Ter. Providence; Mrs. Howard De Wolf. | Providence; Mrs. George Hurley. Hnaa HHTnvaqance; ae s,u. pr; A. H Harrington. denee:- Miss Alice Rowland. Hone. Pr. Joseph Ladd, Slocuna: Mr IewIs | Hawkins, Providence; Mrs. Felix '. AoTman. @ Providence: MT. Charles P. HaH. PaWtucket; Dr. Harry T.. l simpson, Howard; Col Harry Cutler. Prov1dence;r Miss Alice w Hnnt Providence: Miss Harriet F rhonas Newport: Hon. Henry Fletcher. Provis 9Snce. T MT: Wm.' P, Shedeld. Newport: ". Pond, Woonsocket; Dr. HerTnsnn w. Watger. Providence -. -e'>--- The Ausu:t earnings of the we.te,,v in sns srs a sna rewer company show an n het earnings, and an increase of 57 per cent in the balance ayailabls for uiFidends after fixed charges. F'o1- tI,a ssnt months ending August 31 net cent @ iiags ags ,ha haVe increased over 2s per aaends over s5 per cent. N
 rms company operates @,;+h,,,4 @ @sotapstition In Rhode Island and Con neesleat' serving Westerly and Paw r.~Sf "'lh edS, electric light and | power and Mystic, Stoninrsor and nd Moank. Watch Hill and Weekanamw ana .! summer towns along the C,on,,ece' ucut shore with electric Iirbt ans power. The gross earninrs sirce 1ona e nave increased II per cent and fb surplus available for dtyidends 1e1 PCT cent. while the increase ir, tS eoIad nxed charges and prefarraS seock dividend during that time Wos tess than 10 Der cent. was Ihe ease Of Rufus Stile. sa ssns, sqrnet and Frances Griseon ta seeover for services alleged to fn d 70 Tor constructing a portable b,,pesG DC que st Watch Hill. was heard in tha ts;s 1oM afstr1ct court before Clerk s Tis lilrd s Roche. Friday. The defsnde fa5enee claim that Stiles agreed .o h,,;IS ms nouse for specified sum, incI,,s;n me ssonnoatlon and chimney, ana this Snles denies. In fact, there 1,, lnis agreement, but he simply s was no ssumate of the cost of ereefine +h an house. and nothing more. The n1e; the TOT patarce due Of $2s3. The ms IS ecupled nearly six hours and deoisze sase was reserved oecislon
 Local Laeonies
 Miss Marie zangrandi. who has bsa,