Norwich bulletin., 1914-10-31
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 Continue as Advisory sunerintsn-
 dent-Monument Committee Dined-
 Sale of Red Cross Scala Proposed. will resign as active superintendent of the Ashland Cotton cornpany's mills It was Mir. Young's plan to leave the manufacturing business entirely, but at the earnest solicitation of the conl- pany he has decided to continue as superintendent, but in an advisory ca empioy of the Ashland Cotton Go. for forty years and has been It's superin- tendent 26 years. Earlier in life MT. Young entered the Franklin street armory in Norwich, where he learned After the close of the war he learned the machinist's trade in Baltic, later being employed in Meriden, Conn, with the Parker Gun Co. Before entering the employ of the Ashland Cotton Co, first to put a patent motion on a loom. for time in the Slater mills ma chine shop. MT. Youngs record and capabilities during his long term of service as mechanic and at the head Of manufacturing concern stand to show for themselves.
 l.. M. Carpenter, as assistant su- perirtendeut. Is well equipped to as- surne the important duties that will now devofve upon him. MT. Carpen- ter was employed four years in Willi- mantle with the American Thread CO, several years with the Chelsea File Co. Of Norwich and has been with the Ashland Cotton Co. here for four years.
 Dinner fer Monument Committee.
 The soldiers monument committee was delightfully entertained at dinner Thursday evening as the guests of MT. and Mrs. F. D. Ballou at their home in Sylvandale. The evening was an- other of the very pleasant ones the committee has been privileged to en- joy There were stories, old and new and discussions of current topics. The choice collection of Victrola records with which Mir. Ballou entertained his guests. were Of the finest and were listened to with much interest and ap- preciation. At the close of the dinner Thursday being MT, Ballou's birthday, beautiful cake was presented, all decorated with candles and fancy can dies, but so generous had been the helping through the menu that the cake still remains uncut. The mon ument committee members are G. A. D.. F n, F. D. BalIou and E. H. Hiscox. Will Forward Gifts Free. The local Adams Express office re- ceived Friday circular from the main offices stating that Christmas gifts forwarding on the II. s. government steamer sailing from Brooklyn, N. r., Nov 10. will be carried free to Brook lyn from points where express service IS necessary on account of limited time between now and sailing. Ship gifts for the children. of Europe. Mr. Webster. in charge of the local office will cooS crate in this matter and lend all possible assistance.
 Planning Sale of Red Cross Seals.
 A. G. CIearman. state director of the Connecticut Tuberculosis commis- sion, was in town Thursday in the stamps. He was caller upon Mrs. W. R. Burdfck, the leader of Dorcas circle of The Kings Daughters. who will bring the matter before the circle at the next meeting for action. Last Christmas there were no stamps sold here. Two years ago the sale amount ed to $108.24, of which the local tu- herculosis fund received 20 per cent. and the exnenses involved in the sale. Three years ago the sale here amount ed etc an even one hundred dollars. of which nothing was allowed here. The cffer this year. as presented by Mir. Clearman. is that the local fund shall receive s5 per cent. of the gross sales and all expenses incurred. In 1912 the ale here was under the direction of Yrs. w. c. Jeffers, with Mrs. J. H. Tracy and Mrs. E. H. Hiscox attend 7g to the outside work. In 1911 Mrs. !. H. Tracy was in charge.
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 The second entertainment in the fore large audience in Finn Opera house Thursday evening by the San F1orian Spanish students.
 The entertainment was a pleasing rendition of the best of music from the opening to the closing number. The program follows.
 Part i.
 March-From Foreign Parts,
 Moszkowski
 Instrumental Quartette. Vals-Periquito, Rubfo
 Instrumental Quartette. Fantasie-Othello, Verdi
 Instrumental Quartette. Cello Solo-Scherzo. Van Goena Marjorie Record.
 Tango Argentina--La Conchita, Mandolin Trio.
 Folk Song-La PaIoma. Yradier NolceS and MandolinS Fantasie-LtA LtArlerienne, Bizet Instrumental Quartette. Part II.
 Clarinet Solo-Rigoletto Fantasie, Verdi Letitia Record. Por Violin-Rondo, Thomas Instrumental Quartette. Arr FIorian Del Record.
 Characteristic
 (a) Los Banderilleros. volpattt (b) Rosas and Abrojas, Ridengue Instrumental Quartette. Spanische Tanze, No. II. Waltz Lento. Moszkowski No. V, Boiero,
 Instrumental Quartette. Espagnole Selection.
 Instrumental and Vocal IMarch-F5niculi, Finicula. Aire Populare Instrumental Quartette. pr. Richards Undersoes Operation. Dr. Alfred Richards was operated upon for appendicitis at his home here Friday afternoon. At 10 o'clock in the evening he was resting comfortably. He was as well as usual A hours be- fore the operation.
 l Sunday Services. 1 Rev. Allan Spfdeirs morning suh-