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Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-25
CHICKEN SUPPER
With Entertainment Programme at
Residence Of Mrs. Eliza A. Scott.


A chicken supper was given Thurs
day night at the residence of Mrs.
Eliza A. Scott Of 20 Plat avenue. for
the benefit of Mt. Calvary Baptist
church. and was a decided success
About 55 were present and partook of
this toothsome menu: Chicken, mashed
potatoes, sweet potatoes, rice. tomato
salad, apple sauce, tea, coffee, tapioca
cream, rice custard. Ice cream was
on sale. --s
A short programme was given. con-
sisting of piano solo by Mrs. Maud
Epps, a selection by the Lewis chill
dren, reading, Miss Idella Scott: a Sc
lection upon combs and piano by the
Lewis children. which was finely rem
dered and which was roHndly applaud
ed, they being compelled to respond to
an encore. The quartette Is composed
of Masters Charles. Costello, Joseph
Miss M. Esther Ely of Bridgeport.
Closing remarks were made by Rev.
]. H. Dennis. pastor of the church. The
fine affair was in charge of the fol-
lowing committee: Mrs. Mary Reeves.
Mrs. Isabel Wilson, Mrs. James Sim
ons, Julia Ruly. Mrs Jane Brown. Mrs.
Frances Evans. Miss Idella Scott, Mrs.
'Cornelia Spivery. Mrs. Sarah Strong,
Mrs Martha Jackson. Mrs. Bertha
Lewis. Mrs. Birginia Anderson. Mrs.
Jane Gordon, A II. Wilson, George
johnson, Henry Reeves. Deacon s. w.
Lacy, Mrs. Amy Lacy and Msr. Annie
Drury, chairman
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-25

about the situation. the Joint commits
tee voted to recommend TO the two or
ganizations that they proceed with the
organization OF real estate company
ganizations take action on the propo-
sition individually.
There was a suggestion also that
public meeting might follow and that
the plan might be presented TO the
citizens OF putting 100000 or some
OF a company The offer. OF the Hop
klns e. Allen company Is to furnish
20 per cent OF what Is raised
The plan OF operation for the real
estate company would be to secure a
tract OF land that would be convenient
~ located and build on IL houses espe-
cially for the Hopkins & Allen en-
ployes. who would be given preference
IN securing locations in these houses
and apartments that would be built.
One suggestion made before the
com-,ittee was that there were prob
ably rany single apartments now in
Norwich which might with little trou-
BILE be made into two apartments and
that other houses nAght by the add
ton Of an ell or other changes be
made to accommodate more families
than they do now
There Is no question about the need
the committee was assured. and the
Hopkins & Allen company Is COINS
ahead and getting ready for the worl
they arc to do as fast as possible En-
phasis was laid. too. upon the fac
that the present promised increase II
the size OF the plant was not to b
merely temporary. but that the con-
tract means two or three years worl
and that after that the standing Of thu
men behind the company assures IL
Continuance as a permanent industry
Report was made that there havl
/ ~ L. t,xr -
| and eco to 800 rooms. These hRv'
been in response to 1000 postal card
that were sent out to property owners
| 500 having been sent out on Thursda.
] and an0tf er 500 on Friday.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-25
ENGLAND IS TO cuRTAlL
THE LIQUOR TRAFFIC.
King George Has Signed an ordsl
Which viii Be Issued Next Week.

London. Sept. IS. 2.oT a. m.-Kins
George has already signed an order,
which viii be Issued next week. apply
Ing the clauses OF the control OF liquor
act TO the London area The order
viii prevent treating in public
houses. clubs and hotels in London. A
similar order. which has been. applied
70 other areas under the powers con-
ferred by the defense OF the realm act
las decreased the number OF cases OF
drunkenness dealt with by the police
by 40 per cent The order OF the king
says:
1T Is expedient for the successful
prosecution of the present war thai
the sale and supply OF Intoxicating
liquors IN the area defined shall be con-
trolled BY the state on the ground thai
war material Is being made. loaded and
dealt with in transit therein, and tina
men belongig to his majesty's ava
ad military forces are assembled there.
in" r
Il is expected that the hours durin.
which drink maybe sold VIII be short,
ened and that dilution OF spirits vii
be insisted upon
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-25
HAT MAKING CONTEST
AND TRACK MEET
Made Merry Evening for the <ens-
One New Member Received.

The regular meeting OF tie Xens So
ciety was held Friday evening with
IS present at the First Baptist church.
Mrs. John B. Oat. the president. called
the meeting to order at Sis o'clock.
The regular reports were read and
accepted. new member was voted
into the society. The president ap-
pointed as an entertainment commit
tee for the coming three months, Mrs.
Arthur T. Howard. chairman: Nrs.
Harry Hill. Mrs. Frank Waters and
Harry Hill
After adjournment the entertainment
committee. consisting OF the officers,
took charge of the evening
The opening number of a program
of fun was hat-makipg stunt.
Sheets of pink or green crepe paper
and pins were given each one and ten
Needless to say there were many won
derfu1 creations .~ .,..-
The green's found partners with the
pink hats and all marched before q
committee of two. Stephen Peckham
and Harry Howard, who found IT al
most impossible to decide the vital
question of, the prettiest hat The hon.
ors were finally given to Mrs. Robert
w. Otis and Will J. Koonz- The hats
were worn during the evening.
The rest of the evening was given
to a Fake TrackMeet.
Inc nrSt. event. n tug OF war between
the green hats and the pink hats was
won By Mrs. Edward Briggs and Har-
ry Hi.
The second event. q Vocal High
Jump. which proved a tie between Ars
| Avery Park and Miss NJ. A. Ward
Mrs. Park winning out in a second test
was very interesting.
The third event, the shot put" was
| won by team one.
Fourth event, hurdle race. won by
Mrs. Avery Park and Mrs. Harry Hill
Fifth event. paper bag race" wor
by Miss Elizabeth Park and VIII J
| Koonz.
! Sixth event, rainy day race wal
won. after a hard struggle. by Mrs
Arthur Armstrong. John b Oat and
Will ]. Koonz tied for second place
Miss Elizabeth Park third: the SECOND
part of the race was won by Mis-
Amy Burlingame. Lewis Dat second.
At the close Of the races all wer,
invited to refreshments at tabl
prettily decorated in pink and green
These consisted of salad. bread ant
butter sandwiches. cake and coffee.
The evening was a good time from
beginning to end.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-25
NEED FOR HOUSES HERE URGENT
Proposition TO Form 100000 Real Estate Co. to Build
Houses -Hopkin. & Allen Arms Co. Would Subscribe
20 Per Cent.-Housing Committee WIN Recommend. to
Board of Trade and Chamber of Commerce Arms Co.
Officers Say People Need to Wake Up

The. fact that there is an impera-
tive and urgent need for more houses
In Norwich and that the citizens gem
orally need to wake up TO rea1iza-
ton of this and take some early and
adequate measures to meet the situa-
ton that Is soon to confront them
were Joints that were emphattcally
brought out Mt a meeting Friday eve
ming of the Joint committees of the
Board OF Trade and the Chamber OF
Commerce. which have been formed to
take into consideration the coming Of
employees for the Hopkins & Allen
Arms company when IL gets TO work
on the big contract for army rides for
Belgium.
Robert w. Perkins spoke OF a visit
which members OF the committee had
made recently to the Hopkins & Allen
plant here. where they met President
MacGregor, Treasurer George s.. Watts
and others OF the officers and were
shown about the plant and saw some
is making TO take care Of the big con-
tract on which they expect to have
$500 men employed here by the first
Of February.
One of the things that impressed the
Norwich men was the fact that there
are alI eady at the Hopkins & Allen
plant 80 draughtsmen who are at work
on the drawings that are necessary 10
be made in preparation for the work
that is to be carried on These are
all new men who have been brought
to the city specially for this work
In their talks with the officers OF
the company, the heads Of the Hopkins
&c Allen concern impressed upon the
Norwich men that there was a positive
need of more houses in the city to ac-
commodate their help that would come
here and they made the offer to put
| $40 900 into a bond or real estate COM
pany If one were organized for the
purpose of supplying dwelling places
for their help. It was their advice thai
two or three apartment houses ought
to be the kind to be built.
After hearing what was to be SAID
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-25
MoToREp ERoM JAMESTOWN.
Edward 7. Connolly is Making a Brief
Visit Here.

: On a brief visit here. his former
home. Edward T. Connolly, the we'll
known tenor. reached here on Friday
in his touring car. accompanied by
Mrs. Connolly and Mrs. Pearl Carlson,
having started from jamestown, n. Y,
last Tuesday morning. a $50 mile trip.
He expects to remain until the early
part OF next week.
They stopped over at Elmira the
first night. at Liberty the second night
and at New London Thursday night.
Mr.. Connolly, who Is a Greenevflle
boy. viii be heard. as he always is on
his visits to this city. AT st. Mary's
church on Sunday, singing Gounod's
Ave Marie.
He Is prospering In jamestown. be-
Ing the owner OF the Majestic, a picture
house. the Lyric, vaudeville house,
and leasing the Samuels opera house
in partnership. Besides this, he also
has about 80 pupils in vocal culture.
The last time he was here he YVES So
loist with Victor's band.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-25
RANcHmAN BELIEVES HE
HAS BANDITS SURROUNDED.
Two .Dstaehments of Cavalry Sent 70
Aid Him.

Mission. Texas. Sept 24.-The trail
OF IL bandits who yesterday raided the
Palpa ranch near here was struck to-
day about Is miles from Mission. where
they had cut fences and telephone
lines and passed through the Monte
Christie ranch
Continuing through this tract Of land
they cut through fences TO the McAllen
ranch in Hidalgo county and passed
on into the ranch OF sam p Lane.
Lane reported he believed he had the
band surrounded in the brush in his
pasture. but as the bandits have cut
telegraph wires in that section COM
munication was interrupted tonight
courier sent by Lane reached hers
late today with news OF yesterdays
raid Two detachments Of cavalry were
sent to the Lane ranch.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-25
Prot.etinu ST. Raura

An association OF architects and art
craftsmen now does duty in protect
ing ST. PruI's Cathedral presumably
in case OF Incendiary bombs being
dropped upon Il by Zeppelins. These
men. who include many well known
architects. serve in addition to the reg
ular watchmen- Sand boxes and
shovels for putting out fires are
placed in convenient corners. just as
they are in the museums and art gal
leries OF London SO far the Zeppe-
Inns have destroyed nothing Of i'm
portance- in the way OF art or archi-
lecture in England
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-25
GIRL KILLED WHEN
HURLED FROM AUTO.
Miss Ina Bennett. Daughter of a Well
to Do Farmer of Wilton.

Bridgeport. Conn, Sept. 24.-Miss
Ina Bennett. aged 2I. daughter OF Ev-
erett Bennett. a well 10 do farmer. OF
Wilson. Conn, was almost instantly
killed In this city tonight about mid
night when she was hurled from an
automobile driven by Charles C
Bland. a wealthy building contractor
OF Stamford. when the automobile ran
into a trolley pole. The girl was sit
ting on the turned-back hood Of the
machine and was thrown from her in
secure seat headhrst upon the wood
block pavement Her skull was frac-
turec and she died before the ambu-
lance could get her to a hospital
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-25
NEW LONDON gLks
COMING IN FORCE.
VIII Have Special Train to Bring Then,
Wednesday.

New London lodge OF Elks intend TO
come here in force next Wednesday
evening. for II is now calculated that
akcut 200 members VIII go to attend
the dedication OF the addition to the
Norwich home.
The New London lodge members will
meet at the lodge room at s O'Clock.
wnere lunch will. be provided and
where a band concert will be given
during a half hour. Then the men,
bers will form a grand procession and
msrch to the railroad station, where
they viii proceed in a special train "a
tGis city. The New Londoners viii
wear armlets and carry purple PEN
repts
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-25
Surprise Party.

Miss Ethel Branche was given a sur
prise party on Friday evening at her
home. 81 Church street. Those who;
enjoyed the pleasant evening were the
Misses Mabel Hopkins, Mary and Eliz-
abeth o'Neil, Agnes Martin and Ruth
Carpenter, and Harold Young, Ohio
Chase, Donald Robinson and Raymond
Branche.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-25

Miss Helen Boynton left town Tnes-
day morning for Simmons college.
y. W. Bussey has spent part Of the
week In New York on a business trip.
Misses Elsie Tavenier asd GLADYS
Moran Of Moosup. were recent Norwich
visitors.
MIS- George TAYLOR Of Montville
has been visiting her brother. Charles
l. Chappeil Of Packer, NY
Miss Eva Blais OF Norwich has re-
turned home after spending week
with relatives in Wauregan.
Miss Mary Desmond OF cha street
is spending week in, Hartford. the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. William J. Ma
gun work as clerk in the paymaster's
ONCE at the Groton snip and Engine
company. ~
the College club OF Norwich. which is
sending a Norwich girl TO. the Con-
necticut college this year. was a caller
at the college ONCE Thursday.-New
London Telegraph.
Postmaster Bryan r. Mahan of New
London, has left for North Conway, N.
h. where he plans TO spend a couple
Of weeks for the benefit of his health.
His physical condition has not been
good OF late and a change OF scene was
recommended by his physician,
Edward T. Allen. Of San Francisco.
who has been visiting his cousin, Miss
Susan Allen, Of Church street, has
left Norwich on his way 10 attend
the G. A. R. encannpment in WASH
ington- Mr.. Allen served in a Rhode
Island regiment during the war.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-25
BODY Remains UnIdentif;ed.

The body of the man found dead
on the road at Montville, Sunday night
still lies unidentified at Gager's
mogue. 1t has been ascertained that
the man was probably OF Jewish birth
were at the morgue Friday night
viewing the body. Just what dispos-
ftion will be made of the body is not
yet known. The man was probably
struck by a passing automobile.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-25

At It's regular meeting Friday after
noon at the buckingham Memorial.
Sedgwick Woman's Relief corps voted
10 hold q supper In October The
meeting was only occupied with rou-
tine business but Mrs. Grace Fillmore.
the patriotic instructor, gave an en-
Pertaining recitation. The corps ex-
poets to hear much that Is interesting
from the @. A. r. gran dencampment
IS three Of it's members. Mrs., Grace
II. Manning, Mrs. Gertrude johnson,
and Mrs. Emma irish. are going there
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-25

At the Methodist Episcopal church
in Uncasville the pulpit is to be oc-
cupied In the morning by Rev. h 7.
Arnold of this city. taking the place
OF the pastor. Rev. d. w. Adams. who
In sick. The Epworth league service 10
held IN the evening but there is. no
church service then.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-25
CONFERENCE FAILS TO
SETTLErLoWELI STRIKE.
U. S. Cartridge Employees Demand q
Closed Shop.

Lowell. Mass. Sept. ga confer
ence held today failed 10 bring about a
settlement OF the strike at the plant Of
the United States Cartridge company.
Those participating were Frank II. Nc
Carthy. an organizer Of the American
Federation of Labor. Commissioners
Wood and Bump OF the state board OF
Cancellation and arbitration and COM
pany officials '~-.
The strikers. who demand the closed
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-25

W LaS!uue anu tIO"tI SVHB
OBJ Waltz
(c) Soldiers Chorus
(d) Grand Trio and Finale
Solos by Signori Demetri. Rossi and
De Luca-
The soloist, Signora Emile Merna-
DO. was heard with much pleasure al
so and in response to a demand for
an encore gave one Of Creatore's COM
positions, entitled Dear. The con-
ductor was generous with encores by
the band. one that was specially en-
toyec being a rendering of Nearer
Ny God to Thee.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-25
ARRESTED ON COMPLAINT
y or THEFT OF $40.
George Burke Had Four Ten Doll
lar sills--His Brother the Aeeus-
err

Upon complaint Of Edward Burke of
Occum. his brother George was srrest-
eo on Friday night in Fitchville by
Constables Lambert and Fiflieer
charged with the theft of $40.
-Four ten dollar bills were found up
on the accused and he confessed that
this was the money that he had taken.
He was brcueht to police headquarters
and locked up.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-25
sohaoI chlIdran,. PIe.ur.a. !.

A.. and G. divisions Of the eighth
grade nc the Broadway grammar school
rnsstio science room At the school on
Friday afternoon.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-25
.Tardy LAarnIna The Lesson.

England is tardily learning the old
lesson-in which Benjamin Franklin
might have instructed Il many years
aso-of all hanging together.-Chica-
go News.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-25
All In the Same Po,ltIon.

The Germans appear to have shot
their bolt against the Russians, ac-
cording to Lord Kitchener. And the
Russians seem TO have stopped their
here and there also.-Chicago Merald.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-25
Mosh.r.-w..eh lrritabi. ohIIdrsnI

+ That fever, paleness. grinding Of
teeth while sleep. and coated tongue
are indications that your child has
worms in It's system. Kickapo6 Worm
killer quickly gets rid OF these para
sites. Il f. perfectly safe for even the
most delicate children. II is pleasant
to take, has three efrectivc medicinal
qualities ACTS ras n laxative expele
the worms, and tones up me system.
the oause Of irTitableness. $50.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-25

shop. a IS per cent. wage advance and
an agreement containing an arbitra-
ton. clause. ars not inclined to accept
concessions. offered by the company
which do not include all these changes.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-25
ANNOUNCEMENT
Norwich Lodge, No. 43O
B. P. O. EIks

cordially invites their friends and all
those interested in frafsrnal work 10
visit and inspect their new lodge room,
assembly hall and home. in their build
inss east Of the post Office, from 70
70 o'clock p m, Tuesday, septerbsr
18th, particularly in the evening. We
especially invite the ladies'
(sisned)
- COMMITTEE
Norwich. Conn September ~, 1915
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-25

z Robert Simpson Woodward Is pres
ident Of Carnegie institute OF Wash
ington. He Is an expert on ordnance
and explosives besides being one Of
the foremost authorities. on astronomy,
geography and mathematics in the
country Born in Rochester, Mich.
In 1919, Woodward has been In his
present position since 1906 His ap-
poihtment to the new naval advisory
board was done to make available 10
the administration his knowledge OF
ordnance and explosive -zg
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-25

italy requires nnkcrs OF ciecHes
containing oleomargarine to paint
them red pm the outside and 10 1a-hai
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-25
AT DAVIS THEATER.
creatore's Band.

A programme that was received with
enthusiasm for every number and nem-
onstratei that the audience was thor
oughly satisfied was given at the Da-
Wis theater on Friday evening by Gre
atore's band of 40 pieces. Though
smaller than had been expected. the
audience was not lacking in their dem
constructions OF approval. and when the
final selection in the group from Faust
which ended the programme had been
given they did the unusual thing for
a Norwich audience OF failing to make
grab for their coats and a rush for
the door. They sat in their seats and
kept applauding till Creatore had come
back TO bow several times and the
curtain was then rung down.
The following was the programme
that was given:
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-25
FIotIen and Faot.

Trcasuro Island q stiIi q good book
20 read, but RooR Island seems 70
have been the best place 10 20 Get
the melExEQhleaso Herald.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-25

District Superintendent G. G. Scriy-
ener OF Norwich will preside at the
second quarterly conference of the
Moosup Methodist church to be held
in the vestry Thursday evening, Sep
TENDER 80, following the prayer meet
ing.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-25

The Catholic Transcript notes that
Miss G. z. Boyle. visitor of the Dr.
ocesan Board for the Protection of De-
pendant Children. is coming to East
ern Connecticut. and will be at st.
Edwards church, Stafford Springs on
Sunday. to find homes for dependent
children
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-25

According to the weather records,
Sept. 8 a warm period set in. From
then to and, including Sept 20 the daily
mean temperature had an average of
seven and six-tenths degrees in excess
of normal.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-25

At q public canning demonstration
Friday morning at the New London
Vocational chool Miss Sprague, a
demonstration of Storrs Agricultural
college was assisted by County Di-
rector F. c. Warner of Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-25

The Jewish residents of Bozrah
about ten in number, have generous
" contributed the sum of 5000, which
was forwarded Friday to Harry Fishel
of New York. treasurer of the Jewish
Relief fund.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-25

awarded to the sGroton borough power
station contract for supplying cleo
tricity to the navel station, which il
to be opened as submarine base this
fall
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-25
Eight hundred and sixty-one men

Eight hundred and sixty-one menu
bers were reported as secured at a
rally meeting OF the campaign COM
mittees at the First Congregational
parish house, Thursday evening, prac-
tically securing to New London the in
stitution of a Young Women's Chris
tian association.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-25

Annual Y. NJ. c. A. course of five:
New York Artists, Vice President
Marshall. Boston Symphony Sextette,
DR.. Russell H. Conwell, Grace Hall
Riheldaffer, soprano and company.
Only 50 for entire course. Get tickets
now-adV
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-25

Professor and Mrs. Walter E. VII
sox, of Mystic. have located in Indian
apolis, Ind, where Mr. Wilcox has be
come a member of the faculty of tn,
Brooks School for Boys.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-25

Plans are being made by the Mid
dIetown. ,Baptists to entertain between
800 and 400 visitors during the COM
ing state meetings of the Baptist con-
ventions.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-25

Friday was the fourth anniversary
of the conservation of St Patrick's
church A special high mass was sung
at o'clock BY the rector. Rev. John
Fl. Brodertck. Al
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-25

! In a number of towns school ali-'
thorities have been asked to direct
pupils attention to; the significance of
Fire Prevention day, designated by the
governor as Oct. 8th.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-25

The Catholic University Of America
at Washington, D. c. where Rev. p.
]. Mccormick of Norwich is profess
sor, will open the college year next
Tuesday
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-25

AT the prayer meeting in the Cen
trail Baptist church Thursday evening
the association delegates made their
reports.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-25

The planet Uranus is well placed for
observation in Capricornus during this
month. 1t will be on the meridian
due soulful $50 p. m. on the 3oth.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-25

A typographical error made NJ. z.
Kay manager of the Maurice Sample
Shop. 1t should have been M. E.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-25

1t is announced at Berkeley Divin-
ity school. MiddIetown, that the Mary
Fitch Page lectures, founded by a
Norwich woman, will be given before
Lent.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-25

H. C. Lane has removed his black
smith shop to the rear of so Frank
lin street.-adv.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-09-25

The exhibition ship Santa Maria,
which was at the Norwich wharf last
month. is now at Mystic. Later she
will be towed- to New Bedford.