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Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-20
GYM CLASSES HAD TESTS.
Forty Juniors Had Strenuous Work
 out on Saturday Morning.

Forty juniors in the Y. M. C. A. boys gymnasium class took the first test of the season Saturday morning under the direction of Physical Di- rector O. H. Nickerson. During the heavy downpour of rain the boys were earnestly working and trying their best to win the red triangle which is worn on the gym shirt. There were three grades: ThirtyfOur boys in the first or elementary grade, four in the second or intermediate grade and two in the third or advanced grade.
 In the elementary grade test was given in eight potato race, standing broad jump, pull ups and five set ex- ercises on the horse. The standing McNichols 103, Aubrey 102, Heebner 102, Samuel Wilson 100, Young 99, BOynton 99, DriscoH 9S, Campbell 96, Williams 95, Randall J4, Rockwell 93, Stramese 92.
 In the intermediate grade they had the same events only running broad instead of standing broad jump. The standing is as follows: Arthur Bur- lingame first with 136 points, Char netski second with 133 points, Sevins third with 130 points, Mckenzie 12S points.
 In the advanced grade Benjamin TilIey and Richard Nelson were to have taken this but owing to a slight accident to Tilley he will take his test later on. Nelson was not on deck to take his test.
 There were two lively games of bas- ketbalI in the Y. NJ. c. 4. gym Sat urday. The one in the afternoon, Taftville second against the Ever readys, was a fast game, the Ever readys winning out in the last few minutes of play by the score of 24 to IS. Director Nickerson refereed. In the evening the Mighty Five played the Greeneville Stars. This also was fast, but was a little like football at times, owing to each team being so eager to win. The score: Greeneville IS, Mighty Five 16. Carl Kinney acted as referee.
 The Juniors will have a Christmas social in the gymnasium next Tues day afternoon in the way of a large stocking in which each boy will re- member his classmate by putting in a small present, also other good things will be found in the stocking All the juniors who have not handed in their names to MT. Nfckerson for the Christ mas social and good time should do so before Tuesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-20
DIED SUDDENLY
 ON OTRoBANDo AVENUE. Peter OIoff of IA Thames Street, Aged About 60, Was an Old Fisherman.

Peter Oloff, who lived at IA Thames street, worked as No. 2S at the Amer ican Strawboard company's plant at Thamesville, and was well known as fisherman, crawIed into the home of his cousin, Frank Oloff, on the Otro bando road. Sunday. afternoon, fell over and before his relatives could get hard ly a word out of him, died. He was Russian Pole, about 60 years old, and had lived in this city 21 years. He was unmarried and is survived by two nephews in Yantic, Felia Olof and Domino Swiacka and a third nephew Frank Oloff in Greeneville. The place where he died is about opposite the home of William R. Stott on Otrobando avenue.
 Medical Examiner Dr. c. c. Glider sleeve was called about o'clock shortly after the death, and he found the death was apparently due to a poor heart weakened beyond the limit by indigestion. A bottle of gin was learned that he had become sick on thing there to brace him. It was inti- mated that the man was worth quite a bit of money, but the police went to his boarding place on Thames street and found nothing of great value. There was a valise containing two more bottles of gin and a bottle of whis1ey and a lot of fishing tackle and old clothes, all of which were re- moved to police station. Undertaken Hourigan took the body. His people thought that the aged man walked all the way from Thames street to Nor wich Town and that it used him up.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-20
REALIZING GODS PRESENCE
Would Keep Man from Sin-Rev. Peter J. Cuny Breaches from The Psalm ist's Question.

Answering the question in Psalm 24, Who is this King of Glory? Rev. Peter J. Cuny preached at the high mass in St. Patricks church Sunday on God, the Maker of all things, and on mans conception of God. Men actually know so little of the various forces with which they are familiar in their daily lives, electricity, gravity and the like, that it is no wonder they cannot comprehend the Force, the Power, the OmnipotenCe which is God.
 St. Paul tells us we are as children, understanding yet but imperfectly. It is to be expected that our minds can not grasp the full realization of that Life which is in the heavens and the earth and under the earth, in ev- cry animate thing from the simplest protoZoa to the complexity of the highest type, man.
 The preacher referred to the con- ception of the Creator as it finds ex- pression in various races and in vari- ous parts of the world, that of the American Indian, who worshipped God as the Great Spirit, being perhaps as accurate as any. He pointed out the common fault of men, in thinking of God as far away; of failing to put themselves in His presence at all hours of the day, whether at their work or at their play, making the point that he who realizes that he is ever in the presence of God will not be likely to stray far in the path of sin.
 On the contrary, impressed by the realization of Gods nearness at all times, men will employ that mind and will which He has given them in the service of Him who is the God of all strength, all power, the Lord of Hosts. Who is the King of Glory
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-20
OFFICIAL TEST ON THURSDAY
New Seagrave Motor-pumpng Engine Will be Tried Out Be- fore City Officials Visiting Fire Chiefs and Experts Thursday Afternoon 1:3O-Engneer Charles R. Parker Will be in Charge-Pubic Demonstration on Union Square.

large experience and will be an inn partial judge. He is expected to get here Wednesday night.
 Chief Howard L. Stanton and the fire commissioners have been sending out invitations to the city officials and the chiefs of the fire departments in other cities of this and the neighbor- ing states and the New England office of the Seagraves company at Boston has likewise been mailing invitations to chiefs in many of the New England cities. Therefore there is expected to be quite a gathering of the experts in this city on Thursday as guests of the Norwich fire department.
 From the fact that Falls avenue, al- though an excellent place for the test is not particularly accessible to people who want to see the workout, Chief Stanton is planning to have an exhibi- ton at a more convenient spot, such as Union square, after the official test is over on Thursday afternoon. The bumper, as previously described, will be expected to throw 750 gallons a minute at a net pump pressure of 12C pounds, and it is planned to test it out first pumping from the river and then from a hydrant at some elevation.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-20

On Thursday afternoon at 1.30 o'clock the, new 5000 Seagraves fire fighting apparatus, comprising in com bination a motor pumping engine and a chemical and hose carrier, will be given its official test on Falls avenue, at a customary place near the city dumping grounds. The bumper has been in the city and at the Central station since last Thursday and if the results of the test prove satisfactory, there it will remain, to be the most efficient piece of fire preventive ap- paratus Norwich has yet acquired.
 At preliminary test last week the bumper worked satisfactorily and all though Thursdays trial will be rigid and thorough, there is no doubt of a favorable result. Charles R. Barker of New York, engineer with the National Board of Fire Underwriters, has been selected as a dfsinterested person to supervise and conduct the test. MT. Barker is the man who was here in 1911 investigating conditions in Nor wich in regard to fire risk and pro lection, and it is rather a pleasant thing for the department to have him back to see the progress that has been made since then. MT. Barker is of
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-20
Funeral of Clement Joubert.

The funeral of Clement Joubert took place from his late home on Norwich avenue Thursday morning at S.3O o'clock with many relatives and friends in attendance. Rev. L. O. BellerOse celebrated a requiem high mass in Sacred Heart church at g o'clock There were many beautiful floral trib- utes. The bearers were John Beioit J. B. Gauvin, J. B. Boucher, B. Donais William Malone and Michael Murphy The honorary bearers were James AIul- holland and M. Sadusky, members ot Norwich lodge, No. $50. L. O. O. M Burial was in Sacred Heart cemetery
 Undertaken George G. Grant had charge of the funeral arrangements.
 Included in the attendance were the following from out of town: Ralph and Edward Urban of New London and Miss Anna Madden of Hartford.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-20
SPIRITUAL ACADEMY SERVICES.
Helping Hands Cleared Over $50 from
 Last Weeks Sale.

Owing to the sudden illness of George B. Cutter, who was to have been the speaker Sunday at the Spir- itual Academy on Park street, the evening service was omitted and in the morning Willard J. Hull of this city lectured in MT. Cutters place. A telegram announcing MT. Cutters ill., ness was received Saturday, but at too late an hour to change the notices in the newspapers.
 Next Sunday morning and evening Mrs. Annette Pettingill Conyers, who next to Mrs. Vanderbile, is the most popular psychic that comes here, will speak and give messages and on Sun day, January 9th, Mrs. Vanderbilt will be the speaker.
 The Helping Hands cleared over $50 from their afternoon sale last We'd nesday and nearly as much from the rummage sale held last month.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-20
COLD WEATHER SUGGESTIONS.
How Humane Owners and Drivers May Better Care For Their Hors- es,

With the coming of real winter, the Connecticut Humane society is mak- ing, as usual an appeal in behalf of the horses as follows:
 The society is sending out a leaflet giving "Cold-Weather Suggestions Suggestions for the Treatment of Horses" as follows: Warm the bits little on freezing mornings.
 Take the chill off the water he drinks.
 Be careful about exposing him when overheated.
 Blanket him when he stands in the cold.
 Have his shoes sharpened when the streets are slippery.
 Take no risks of injury to him in skating over asphalt.
 On icy mornings carry some sand for emergencies.
 Load lighter when snow blocks the streets.
 Do little shoveling and help your horse,
 Attempt no hard pulls up steep or slippery inclines.
 Horses draw and keep their balance better unchecked.
 Give him frequent rests on snowy roads.
 Help your horse with a little axle grease.
 Rub him down when he comes in wet.
 Feed carefully and well during the winter.
 Blanket and bed him sufficiently on cold nights.
 Send for veterinary before it is too late
 Keep your temper and save your horse.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-20
SALVATION ARMY TO HELP
 NINETY-FIVE FAMIILE
Christmas Dinners for Poor and Toys
 for Children.


 Capt and Mrs. c. H. Phillips of the Salvation Army, who with their four-weeks' -old babe reside at 61 Otis street. will be doing considerable Christmas relief work among the de- serving poor of Norwich. At this sea son of the year the Army everywhere it is located brings joy and gladness into homes that otherwise would have sorrow and distress, by giving baskets of provisions. Last year Capt. E. Will bur was successful in raising $500 for this fund and Capt. Phillips is anX- ious to raise as much if not more. Al ready 25O appeals have been sent out and while some have responded fiber ally, others have laid them aside, not intending to forget all about them per hays, but having done so because other business has crowded it out of their minds. Will any reading this please accept it as a little reminder? Up to now $50 has been received, which is a half of the amount needed. The pub lie is kindly asked by the officers to contribute to the success of this ef fort. Those who have not had a writ ten appeal can donate, either by mail or by dropping their contribution in the kettles, one of which stands at Franklin square and the other at Por- teous & MitchelPs store.
 Scout Commissioner Benjamin NJ Bruce has generously offered the as- sistance of the Boy Scouts in deliver ing the baskets to the homes of those who are unable to come for them Each basket will contain meat, pota- toes, milk, tea, sugar, coffee, butter bread, pie, etc. The distribution will be made from the captains home al 61 Otis street. Kindly help us tC maintain the standard for Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-20
DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT
 AT MORTGAGE BURNING
Rev. George G. Scrivener at Moosup Church-Address By Former Dis trict Superintendent NewIand.


 At last weeks burning of the mort gage note of Moosup Methodist church. Rev. George G. scrivener. of Norwich, superintendent of Norwich district, spoke or "Moosup church and Norwich district" The speaker point ed out the advantages that have come to the church by it's connection with the other sixtyfve churches of Nor wich district from whom he brought greetings. He referred to the re- lease from debt as the beginning of larger service on the part of the church rather than as the conclusion. He said with the burden of debt re- moved the church might be said to be stripped for action.
 Rev. John H. Newland, formerly of Norwich, now pastor of the First M E. church, Fall River Mass, who was for six years superintendent of Nor wich district was introduced by the pastor, Rev. T. H. Withee, as a. verturesome man, he being the one by whose appointment the pastor be- came a minister in the Methodist church. MT Newland spoke of his first impressions of the venture of Moosup church and of Rev. John L. Wheeler. then pastor. He said when he received the invitation to speak at this occasion on the subject" Moosup Church-Venturing," his first thought was Latin quotation, in English, q sing of arms and the man." He de- clared that when we think of any proposition we invariably think first of the man and next of certain equip ment. He paid high tribute to the venturesome spirit of MT. Wheeler and the members of Moosup church and declared that the success of the movement from the beginning was the fact that Moosup church had a leader who knew what he was doing.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-20
DEATH FROM NITROUS OXIDE.
Compensation Hearing Will Decide Claims of Widow of Thomas Dooley.

Claims or WtdoW of Thomas DooIey.
 Whether an employe of the Ches- ter yellow factory, who lost his life by inhaiing noxious gases can re- cover under the workmen's compen- sation act is the interesting question that will be decided today (Monday), when the hearing is held on the claim of the widow of Thomas Dooley. who lost his life one Sunday afternoon in October as the result of breathing nitrous oxide gas, the fumes of which form certain of the acids used at the factory are mixed. Dooley complain ed about the gas choking him, but re- turned to the second story to finish his job. Later on he was taken sick, and was taken to Middletown in an automobile He died shortly after his arrival at his home.
 The doctors admitted that the breathing of the gas had caused his death. it being of such a nature that it was almost impossible for his sys- tenn to throw it off. Coroner Stephen B. Davis at his official inquiry in re- gard to the matter, remarked that in his opinion the owners of the factory ought to take some measures to warn their employees of the dangerous na- ture of the product.
 The Chester concern is protected by insurance and the company is ex- pected to contest the claim before Commissioner J. J. Donohue of Norwich, when the hearing is held in Middletown today. Judge Thomas C. Flood of Portland will appear for the widow.
 DooIey was earning between SIS and S20 a week at the time of his death pensation she will receive over s3,-
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-20
TAFTVILIE
D. c. Murphy Reelected President of A. o. H.-PinochIe Club Held Spe- ciaI Meeting-PersonaIs and Notes.

The December meeting of the local division of the Ancient Order of Hi bernians was held in Parish hall, Sun day morning with President D. c. Mur- phy in the chair. Besides the trans action of regular routine business the following officers were reelected for the coming year: President D. C. Mur- phy; vice president, Torrance Hanlon; recording secretary, William McGar- rigle; financial secretary, Daniel Con- sergeant at arms, John Daily; chap lain, Rev. '. O. Bellerose. The off cers will be installed at the con- venience of the country president President Murphy has filled this of flee in a capable manner for severa years.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-20
BORN

LAMAREUX-In BallouviIle, Dec 15, 1915, son to Mir. and Mrs. Leon Lamareux. GARRETT-In Central Village, Dec H. 1915. a son to MT. and Mrs. James Garrett. YOUNG-In Mt. Hygeia. Dec 10, 1915, a daughter to MT. and Mrs. Manfred I. Young. M'NAMARA-In New London, Dec. IT, 1915, son to MT. and Mrs. J. Tyler McNamara.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-20
PinochIe Club Holds Special Meeting

At a special meeting of the Taft vile Pinochle club. held in their rooms on Front street, Friday evening with a good number of it's members in at tendance, it was decided to hold an Old-fashioned dance in the future and the following committee was appoint ed to look after the arrangements:
 William Chamberlain, chairman: AL Ian Bogle, Dennis Murphy, John Shar- pies, William Kendall. Henry Foun- tain, John Seddon. It was also voted to have Greenman's orchestra and Prof. Tinkham of Hanover prompter.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-20
Funeral of AxeI Johnson Sunday Aft
 ernoon-PersonaIs and Notes.

The funeral of Axel Johnson took place from his late home at ? o'clock Sunday afternoon and services were held in the Swedish church on Hickory street, Rev. F. A.
 Peterson, pastor, officiating. The bear CTS were: Charles Erickson, Charles Anderson, August Rydholm, Rekard Berkoff. In attendance besides many relatives and friends were members of organizations which the deceased was a member. There were many beau tiful flowers. Interment was in the Hamilton avenue cemetery, where Rev. MT. Peterson read a committal service. Undertakers Church & Allen had charge of the funeral arrangements
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-20
Spoke Here Sunday Morninq.

Rev. Joseph Cobb of the Church of the Good Shepherd occupied the pull pit at the Taftville Congregational church Sunday morning and Rev. Ar thur Narley. pastor of the local church. preached at the afternoon service of the Greeneville Congregational church.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-20
School Will Open After Christmas

It has been decided not to open the third grade room at the Laurel Hill school until after the Christmas re- cess. The room has been closed on account fscarlet fever and although no new cases have developed lately it has been thought best to take the extra precaution of keeping the room closed for the rest of this term.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-20
Birthday Party.

Members of the St Veronica society enjoyed a birthday party given to one of its members, Miss Blair, in their rooms on Providence street, Saturday evening. Games were played and re treatments served
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-20

Rev. Arthur Varley of the TaftyilIe Congregational church, occupied the pulpit at the afternoon service of the Greeneville Congregational church.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-20
DIED

WOOD-In Norwich, Dec IS, 1915, An nie E. Wood of Occum. aged 3S years and months.
 Funeral from the home of her sister. Mrs. Michael Coffey, of Occum, Tues day, Dec. 21. at g o'clock. HOWSKI-Suddenly. in Balti- more, Dec. 12, Baleslaw Cimuchowslzi son of Joseph and Annie CimuchOw- ski, of Greeneville. aged 21 years.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-20

Frederick Haslam underwent an op- eration for appendicitis at the Backus hospital last Friday. He is doing nicely.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-20

Charles Prentice, a student at Yale, is spending the Christmas vacation with his mother on Central avenue
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-20

Miss Marian Conyers of Providence is the guest of Miss Louise BelIefeur at her home on Hickory street.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-20

| Parker Lathrop of Yale is at home
 here over the Christmas vacation
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-20

Miss Louise Bellefieur of Providence Is visiting at her home on Hickory street over the coming holidays.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-20

John Reardon of Jewett City spent the week end with his parents.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-20
GREENEVILLE

Six hours after high water it is low tide. which is followed by flood tide.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-20

About 25,C00 incandescent lamp f1laments can be made from one pound of tungsen-
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-20

William Hastings spent Saturday and Sunday in Providence
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-20

mas day there will be three masses. 5, 9.15 and the last at 10.30, solemn high mass.
 Personals and Notes,
 Frank Laf1eUr. of Ware, Mass, spent the week end here with relatives. Henry Troeger of Deep River is spending few days here with reIa- tives.
 A number of young people attended party given by Misses Jessie Sege- man and Regina Lambert in Ossum Saturday evening in Quinn's hall.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-20

It requires 10000 tons of cork an- nually to serve the British bottling s-~~1sltrE
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-20

Alden Wilcox of Noank was a wis itor here Sunday
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-20

Personals and Notes. Fred Coats has moved to Smith avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-20
OIlre B11llJftir1.
Norwich, Monday, Dec. 20, 1915.
THE WEATHER.
Conditions.


 
 Conditions. The storm that was off the New England coast Saturday night moved rapidly northeast to the Grand Banks. Temperatures are lower along the At lantic coast.
 The indications are that there will be generally fair weather without ma terial change in temperature in most sissippi river during Monday and Tuesday. The winds along the north Atlantic coast will be moderate west; middle Atlantic, light to moderate west. Forecast. New England and Eastern New York: Fair Monday and Tuesday. Observations in Norwich. The following records, reported from Sevin's pharmacy, show the changes in temperature and the barometric Saturday- liner. Bar. a. m. 40 ZS.0S 45 m' ...''''.''''''.. o9 aS.4o Highest 56, lowest S6. Sunday Ther. Bar. 7 a. .................... 3S 2S94 l2 m. 3S 3O.UU Highest A, lowest 35. Comparisons.
 Predictions for Saturday: Rain. Saturdays weather: Rain; clearing in evening.
 Predictions for Sunday: Partly cloudy.
 Sundays weather: Cloudy, followed by clearing.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-20

Christmas Services. At the Sacred Heart church Christ.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-20
Comparisons

Sun, Moon and Tides.