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Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-21
ARGUMENT MADE
 IN BENDETT CASE Referee in Bankruptcy Shields Took the Papers. Reserving Decision.

Before Referee in Bankruptcy Thonl- as M Shields at his office at 35 Broadway. arguments were made on Friday morning in the bankruptcy matter of the firm of Goldstein and Bendett butchers and narketmen. in which MT. Bendett has been accused of concealing about $b000 from the trustee, V. P. A, Quinn
 Attorney c. V James argued the case for MT. Bendett and Attorney c. l.. Stewart for the trustee. Referee Shields took the papers.
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DIED

FRAZIER-At -.orwich Town, Nov. 20, 1914, Anna Frances .Peale, wife Of Joseph T. Frazier, aged 66 years. Funeral service at her late residence, No. 61 East Town street, Sunday af- ternoon. Nov. 22, at 2.S0 o'clock. RAPaiAEL--an Norwich, Nov. 20. 1914, Samuel Raphael, aged 64 years. Notice of funeral hereafter. BECKwITH-In Long Island City, N. Y Nov 2d, 1914, Thomas C. Beck with aged 66 years. Notice of funeral hereafter. NEWCOMB-In New London, Nov. 20, Mrs. James NewcoTnb, in her sOth year.
 CAMPBELL-In Preston, Nov. 70, 1914. Mary Campbell, daughter of the late James and Mary Grafton, aged 46 years.
 Funeral from her late home, & Roatn street, Sunday afternoon at 1.3o. Ser vice in St. Mary's church at 7. NfyNAHARA-In this city. Nov. 20, 1.-4, Eliza T. Callahan, beloved wife of Peter J. McNamara. 152 Broadway.
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always open to gatherings of young people with whom she was largely Identified, in their plans for doing good not only in the home town, but also a wider outlook was hers wherever needs were apparent.
 Besides her husband she is survived by three sons, RoscoeP. Frazier of Providence, Clarence J. Frazier of New Haven anw Henry T. Frazier of Nor wich Town. and two grandchildren: also two brothers. Henry Peale and Arthur l.. Peale of Norwich.
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To PIaY aaItio Tndav

The Soccer football team Journeys to Baltic today with large delega- ton of rooters to play the final game of the series with Baltic for the Bull tetin cup. Captain Sutton is confident of victory and expects his men to roll up high score. A fast and exciting game can be expected, as each team will be hot after the big end of the score. The committee in charge of se- lecting the team before the game has not yet made an official announcement of the lineup, as it is subject to change at minutes notice, but will be of the usual strong style. The local mem bers are endeavoring to try and ar range for the Ansonia game to be play ed on Thanksgiving day, but are meet ing with little success.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-21

The Pinocilie club gave a successful social and dance Friday evening at the Ponemah hall with a large number present- There were 16 numbers on the dancing program and Livingstone's orchestra. furnished the music for the dancers During the evening refresh ments were served under the direction of John B. Benoit. Daniel Connell sold tickets and John Seddon and AL bert Bardsley collected at the door. The following were the committee: William L. White. chairman; Albert Bardsley. W. H. Baldwin. Fred Stone, Daniel Connell Edward Murphy, John B. Benoit, John Drescher, Robert VII. son and John Seddon. The checking room was ably handled by Robert VIII son and John Seddon
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c. A. c. to Play on Cranberry Sunday Grounds to be Roped off-other district Notes.

The G. A. c. will line up against the West Siders, one of the fastest teams around Nor wich Sunday at the Cranberry. On account of the rain this week they have not been able to get in their usual amount of practice, but are confident of another victory. With their star end, Grady, in his usual position, and Farrel back in the game, Capt. Supe expects ta pull of some passing that will show some class.
 The grounds will be roped off on both sides and with good weather the football fans of this city will see one of the fastest games of the season.
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sent HoIidax Rox.

The Dorcas society of the First Methodist church met at the parsonage on West Town street Thursday after noon. A barrel of clothing was pack ed for the Deaconess Home in Provi- dence; also a box of Christmas gifts and clothing for the George O. Rob inson Orphanage in San Juan. Porto Rico. The box was sent south Fri
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Don't Delay Treating Your Cough.

A slight cough often becomes seri- ous. Lungs get congested, bronchial tubes fill with mucous, your vitality is reduced. You need Dr. Bells Pine Tar Honey. It soothes your irritated air passages. 1oosens mucous and makes your system resist colds. Give the baby and children Dr. Bells Pine Tar-Honey. It's guaranteed to help them. Only .25c at your druggist.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-21
NORWICH TOWN
Dorcas Society Busted with Holiday 6ensVolenees-Meetin of Sophy WeitzeI Circle.

Farmers are preparing for Thanks giving. making cider, finishing huslxing and getting meat and poultry ready. Parsnips are being put in barrels of sand in the cellar. thus the air is kept away, they do not wilt and have bet ter flavor than when taken from the ground If left to alternate freezing and thawing in gardens, they decay.
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Mrs Luke Riley and daughter Mar guerite, of Preston, have been spending a few days this week with Mrs. Ri- ley's parents, MT and Mrs. John Ryan of West Town street.
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John II. Gardner, 9 former resident here. is spending a. few days in town with Mir. and Mrs. Frank Waters of Front street. Mir Gardner was fore man of the outside work at the. Pone- nah mills when he reided here. He now has farm in Rhode Island.
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Maetinu of the Kina'a pauahters.

Sophie weitzel circle of The Kings Daughters met Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. $. l. Bonney on Hun tington lane. A social hour followed the transaction of business.
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Have Organized Gym cIass

The Phi Kappa Sigma society oi the Taftville Congregational church and will meet for the first time in Ponemah hall Monday evening. They Katherine Moore, the capable gym teacher at the Norwich Free academy, to give instruction. They expect to meet every other week.
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Fred Brochu has resigned his posi- ton with the Ponemah mills and will return to his home in Plainfield for a few days vacation, after which he will enlist in the United States navy.
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After two weeks visit with her sis ter and brother-in-law, MT. and Mrs. Philo Hard of Washington street, Miss Fanny M. Earl returned Friday to her home in Hartford
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Local Lacbnics

It is reported that Alfred White. who was taken sick in the Married Mems club the other night, is somewhat i'm proved and will be able to be out doors in the near future.
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Will Attend YaEe-Harvard Game

Among some of the local people who are going to the Yale and Harvard football game today at New Haven are Oliver Portelance, Edward Murphy, D. J. Murphy and Dr. Thompson
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Walk Too Much for Him

One of the local pedestrians who recently walked to JeWett City was almost carried to the trolley in order to catch the ear back, as the walk proved too much for him.
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MT. and Mrs. Robert Stott of Plain Hill and their guests, MT. and Mrs. Fred Lyons of PIainfieId visited Mrs. Stott's parents in Montville the first of the week.
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Groton-AIr. and Mrs. F. Spicer of Eastern Point road will spend the winter in the south, as is their usual custom. They will probably leave the borough this week
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she.terino Arn1. Service.

Rev. J. H. Dennis and choir, of Mt. Calvary Baptist church will be in charge of the Sunday afternoon ser vice at the Sheltering Arms.
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MARRIED.

ELY-POILOCK-In New York city, Nov. 90. by Rev. Dr. William A. Grosvenor, Edward Chappell Ely Of New York, formerly of Norwich, and Mrs. Sarah Louise Carfoot Pollock of Brooklyn, x. I.
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Mrs. Nettie Spencer of Otrobando avenue is spending some time at her brothers home on the West Side.
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Miss Katherine Butler of Otrotando avenue left Friday to spend the next few days in Deep River and Hart ford.
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Loads of cedars are being carted through town to the city for Thanks giving decorations.
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The Misses Isabella and Mary Mac ConneIl of Ballouville are the guests of relatives on Boswell avenue.
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Harry F. Powers of West Town street went to New Haven Friday to
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Many local hunters are planning on going rabbit hunting Thanksgiving with dogs and ferrets.
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attend the Yale-Harvard football game today (Saturday).
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Notes

Andrew Frohmander's fanloGs hunt ing dog is being utilized by a party this week in Canterbury.
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The Everyday Glee club has post poned it's meeting Monday evening until Tuesday, when they have hopes Of having their first rehearsal for the play which they expect to stage soon
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UncIaimed oPstaI Card

At the post office there is one un- claimed postal card addressed to Mrs. Alfreda Duroehe
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Elmer Johnson has accepted a new position with N. Hiegle, the plumber.
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George W. Warner of Gardner, Mass, was a business visitor in town Fri
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Personals

J, A. Atwood. treasurer of the Pone- nah mills, was in town Friday after nOOn
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Mrs. D. c. Murphy and Mrs. Levi Treudeau attended the meeting at the ladies' visiting day at the Backus hos pital Thursday afternoon.
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Mir. and Mrs. John W. Buckley of Paterson, N. J.. are in town this week.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-21
TAFTyMLE

The PinoehIe Club Social and Dance a succsss-Fhi kapps sismas Have Organized Gymnasium cIaas--Misa Katherine Moore Secured as In. struetor,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-21

George Weller and Edward Pollard, on a hunting trip in the neighboring woods Thursday afternoon, returned home with partridge and several
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-21
GREENEvMLE

Six hours after high water it is low tide. which is foi1owe& Hy nocd tide.
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QIGae gStlllgt1n.
Norwich, aaturday, Nov. a, 191a.
THE WEATHER.
Forecast for Today.

Forecast for Today. For Southern New England: Fair Saturday and Sunday warmer Sum day.
 Predictions from the New York Her aId; On Saturday it will b6 clear and cold. with fresh to light westerly winds.
 The outlook for Sunday sssfair and Inilder,-. st x
 Observations in Norwich. The following records reported from Sevin,s pharmacy, shaw the changes in temperature and the barometric changes Friday:
 Thers Bar. a. n1.- .-..s....r..,.'.,a.,- 35 zs.S2 41 III. .A-- -&s>. .s.sssstaetaAals 59 1S.o1 : 6 D. Em....-...s .......s.... 34 29.62 Highest AZ, lowest 34.
 Comparisons. Predictions for Friday: Snow or rain.
 Fridays weather: Snow; rail;;.: fol- lowed by clearing; northwest wind
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-04

ASK NEW PAVING BIDS

Especial to The Richmond Nirginian,)
Petersburg, Va, Nov. 3.-The regu-
lar monthly meeting OF the Common
Council was held in the council cham
Der tonight, with twenty-five of the
twentysfour members present. large
amount OF business was transacted, IN
Guiding the receipt of reports from the
various city officers. The report of the
CITY treasurer showed balance on
hand of s220,os4s0. The Finance
Committee asked for further time on
numerous items. including a resolu-
ton appropriating 100000 for the
erection of "a municipal building.
On motion of Chairman Jones. or
the street Committee the name Of the
Coleman Contracting Company was
INSTITUTED in the place OF that OF
Parkinson & Finn. for sidewalk i'm
provements on Mistletoe. Bollingbrook
and Guarantee Streets, the contract OF
the latter having been executed and
the former having contract at
lninety-eight cents per yard. The pay
ing of the roadways OF East Bank,
Halifax, Old and Short Market Streets
elected much discussion
Bonds Not Printed.
Mr.. McKenney called attention TO
the fact that. the $50, 600 In bonds
under which this work Is to be done,
had not been printed and could not al
this time be sold at par. and under
the ordinances could not be sold for
less than par.
Mr. Jones pressed his motion re-
questing that all former bids for the
work be rejected and that new bids
he asked for substituting four-inch
concrete base, instead of thicker
base. The motion was carried.
A resolution appropriating $4,000
for laying a storm reverse on River
Street was referred to the Finance
Committee. An item of s703.s9 for
supplies included in the bills of the
school Board was referred to the
Finance Committee. and the couneif
attention was called to the amount OF
the pay roll for teachers in the
schools.
A resolution was offered by ]. w.
Brown. designed TO abolish the Public
Improvement Committee. or to take
from the committee all matters ex-
cept when there Ia a local assessment.
Mr. Wheary, the patron of the ordin-
ance, in defense, stated its object was
not to abolish the public Improvement
Committee, but for use In an emery
ency. It was adopted.
Want Auto for Fire Chief.
The Board of Fire Commissioners
recommended mortgaging the Halifax
Street engine house at a cost OF So
600. and the purchase OF an auto
mobile for the chief at a cost of ST.
0O0 This was referred to the Finance
Committee.
A recommendation of the mayor to
change the present custom OF allow
ing foreman of various departments to
pay of their laborers, passed by the
upper branch. was concurred in.
A resolution to have the Virginia
Railway and Power Company extend
its street railway tracks along Boiling
brook to Third, along Third to River
and along River to Second Streets. and
ronIoye their tracks from Second
Street. was referred to the Street Com
mittee.
The absentees were Wells and
Prince.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-04
DR.. JOSEPH A. DL|CK
DIES AT RESIDENT

Petersburg Va. Nov, 3.~Dr,
Joseph Arlington Blick. a native Of
Brunswick county. but for the past
seven years a resident OF this city, died
at his home on Oakdale Avenue about
2:40 O'Clock this afternoon. following
long period Of failing health.
DR. Blick was born in Brunswick
county and graduated from the Vir-
ginia Medical College, the University
OF Virginia and the University OF
Pennsylvania, and for a number OF
years enjoyed an extensive practice
In his native county.
Since coming to Petersburg he had
made many friends. who will regret to
learn of his death. He was a deacon
in the Second Baptist Church and a
Christian gentleman of the highest in
tegrity. c
DIR. Blick married three times and
Is survived by his last wife, who was
Miss Rosa l. Parrish, and by the fol-
lowing fourteen children: Messrs. j.
H.. /. r. j. T.. T. S.. l.. G.. A. g., ana
J.. A. Hliok. Jr.. Mrs. M. r. Cheeiey.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-04
The Come Back Duo.

Furnishing ample proof that ake
cannot wither nor custom stale the tn-s
finite variety of their talents in Old
time minstrelsy the two nfennial
Georges--Primrose and WILSON
established anew at the Academy last
night clear title to membership IN
the come back" class
Surrounded by a company that did
not in many instances rise above
choran ability, they nevertheless pre-
scented a very credtahle performance.
In the first part the honors went 10
Harry r. Sievers, who. with superbly
smooth and resonant bass, sang with
fine effect "O'er the Billowy Sea-" sup
ported by an ensemble whose close
harnons' was delight TO the tGtcred
and untutored ear, Eddie Coo
brought down the house with That
Trombone Man" and Happy Jack
Lambert, whose diminutive figure
makes you wonder where SO much
voice comes from, sang effectively
I've Found Some sOne to Chase the
Blues Away" william c. Hayne also
disclosed a robust tenor In fitting
song for Its exploitation.
In the olio we had dear old George
Primrose in his inimitable dance that
won his reputation as Americas FORE
age has reduced the elasticity of his
step perceptibly, the unapproachabie
grace of movement LIS still his undis-
iputed possession. Then came George
Wilson in his characteristics tfnono-
logue. with the same old laugh and a
suffragist speech, delivered as only
Wilson can put Ii over. The capital
quartette evoked shouts and shrieks OF
laughter and roaring applause with
their imitation of village band, in ad-
dition to several other entertaining
numbers. The closing sketch savored
Of the oiden days and was refreshingly
Tree from the horse and gun play with
which We have been surfeited In the
hybrid shows of recent years. And
though the jokes OF the end men were
hoary with age for the most part. we
did not expect more. and taken as =
whole the production Is worth seeing.
and opportunity will again be afforded
for this at today's performances.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-04
F ARMER HELD ON
LUNACY CHARGE

In Police Court yesterday for this
second time within the past few
months on the charge OF non-supporl
Of his wife and children, William A
Farmer, forty years old, was ordered
held for lunacy commission by
Justice Griggs. Farmer. according t.
the testimony Of several Of his re-
latives, was thought to be of unsound
mind
1t developed during the hearing
that during the night before whica
he spent in the first police station
Farmer several times requested tina,
he be released from his cell in order
that he might display his ability to
raise the roof from the building.
Recently Farmer was sent to the
country in the hopes that change
Of scenery might benefit him. but ii
seems that he came back to the
city last night. A police oficer who
was aware Of the warrant sworn out
charging him with non-support, q,
once placed him under arrest
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-04
CONFEDERATION IS
NARROWLY AvERTtO
TIMELY DISCOVERY BY POLICEMAN
PREVENTS DESTRUCTION or
BUSINESS SECTION.
STORES ARE DAMAGED
PLACE OF w. III. FREY. INC, IN
RosENsTOCK BLOCK. FOUND
ON FIRE EARLY N THE
AFTERNOON.
STORES ARE DAMAGED

Petersburg, Va. Nov. "a big
confiagration was averted in Peters
hurg's main business section about z
o clock this morning by timely dis
covery by and quick action on the part
of Police Officer Charles W. Williams,
when the drug store of W. II. Harvey.
inc, in the Rosenstock block was
found TO be on five in the rear. The
fire department responded promptly
to an alarm and succeeded in ex-
tinguishing the flames before any
great amount of damage had been
done the building. except being flooded
with water
The Frey store is one OF the hand
soonest drug stores In Southside Viz
ginia. 1t had only recently been fur
uished with the latest appurtenances
for the conduct Of the drug business
and contained the finest soda fountain
as we'll as stock and toilet articles OF
any drug store in the city. all OF
which was more or less damaged by
water and smoke. The stores OF
Messrs. James y Branch, sporting
goods house. and of G., +. Lauter-
bach a ieweler, also suffered extern
sively from smoke and water. but IT
is understood that all were amply In
sured. 49,. ~-... .-,s.
The building, which is owned by
the Rosenstock Company. was built
originally for one store and when 1t
was divided into three apartments,
frame walls of four-inch thickness
were the only divisions used and the
work of the department in preventing
a total loss of the three stores was
considered excellent.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-04
The silent Voice.

Otis Skinner the distinguished ac-
tor who is appearing this season In
Jules Eckert Goodmans play. The
Silent Voice." recently said:
The public doesn't want any par
ticular play at n particular time. II
likes all kinds of plays, but demands
ing manner. but that there ID 4 cur
ious circumstance about the apparent
waves of different kinds OF theatrical
productions In what the theatergoer
apparently want. One man will write
a play and nearly always other plays
OF similar nature will spring into
existence. 1t is not often direct imftA-
ton either. II In more as though there
were cycles of thought inspiration or
whatever one may choose to call tt.
that causes men TO grasp dominant
themes simultaneously. ii may be a
sort of telepathy.
1t does seem pity however, that
when the human race is progressing.
apparently most rapidly toward ultra
refinement. as seemed to be the case
everywhere Of worldwide peace, dis
armame nt. the exaltation Of the arts
and sciences and the following Of
the most advanced methods Of educA-
iton. that 1t has all neen cut short
OF War and dancing seem to be this
two principle factors Of today; the
former the employment Of sAva6eA
and the latter was in flower OF AtA
popularity when the human race WAs
young"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-04
TH|RTY-F|VE SUITS
FILED IN COURT

Petersburg, Va. Nov. s.-Lavensteir
Brothers, through their attorney, r. II
Mann. has entered thirty-f1ve suits ir
the Hastings court against various In
surance companies for an amount ag'
gregating $4,000, for losses sustain
ed by fire In December of last year.
The insurance on the building was
paid soon after the fire, out the com
panies refused to pay the insurance on
the stock. claiming. 1t is alleged. that
the stock destroyed was not as great
as IAavenstein Brothers claimed. The
plaintiffs believe that evidence which
they will introduce will prove their
claims The cases will not be heard
until the January term Of the court
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-04
COUNCIL TO PASS
ON APPROPRIATIONS

President Peters. OF the Common
Council. has called that body to meet
in special session on Friday night
The object of the meeting is to dis
pose of a number of appropriation
bills reported from the finance com
mittee. for the protection Of the in
terests OF the newly-annexed terri
tory.
A number.of appropriations have
been recommended for fire, water
police and school provision, which II
is desired to have ready for action
by the Board OF Aldermen at its meet.
Ing next Tuesday night.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-04
BUSINESS MEN WILL
SUBSCRIBE 81 5000

Petersburg Va, Nov. "a meeting
OF Petersburg's business men was held
yesterday afternoon for the purpose
of considering the matter of subscrih-
ing $4,000 to the fund which is be-
ing raised to relieve the situation OF
the cotton market. Those in attend
ance expressed with confidence at the
close Of the meeting that the amount
would be raised with little difficulty.
meeting will be held in<the rooms
of the Chamber Of Commerce tomor-
row evening to determine finally on
the matter.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-04
"Mrs. Wigs" Still Attracts.

Mrs, wigs of the Cabbage Patch"
In attracting tremendous audiences 10
the Grayce Ccott Colonial this week
and small vonder since Miss Scott and
her associates are giving probably the
best rendition of this ever young
comedy ever witnessed by any audience
in any theatsr devoted to stock pros
auctions. There Is literally a laugh
every minute and there is enough
optimism throughout to dispel the
gloomiest glooms.
Next week "Graustark. dramatizeh
from the novel of the same name by
George Barr MCGutcheon. witt be the
offering
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-04
MUSICAL TEA GIVEN
IN HAMILTON HOME

Petersburg. Va. Nov. "a musical
tea. given in the home of Mr. ana
Mrs. Alexander Hamilton on South
Sycamore Street. from to O'Clock
this afternoon for the benefit OF Bel
gian Relief Fund, was decided sue.
cess The amount contributed to the
fund could not be learned at late
hour, but it was learned that prior
TO the tea the committee had received
$129.5s toward the fund. $50 of which
was contributed by the Charles Leon
ard Hardware Company and its en-
moves