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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-04-01
A Caravan Trio.

Dear Uncle Jed:-One night in
March, a tall, dark skinned Arab, who
was exercising his camel, saw the
lights Of a city.
Being an ambitious man he went to
see where the lights were When
he saw it was the city of Fee. a
thought went tripping through his
mind of making a caravan. He went
to a large open tent where camels
were kept.
Have you enough Camels for car
avan?" asked the Arab.
Yes, 1 have all kinds Of them, -
answered the owner.
1t was a year before the caravan
was ready. On the day of starting.
all eyes were gazing after 1t till it was
mere speck in the distance. After
many days travelling the head guide
thought he saw a light, SO he went to
see if it was Mecca After travelling
for about half an hour a dark cloud
came up. Knowing that meant a
sandstone he did not try to get back
to the caravan, which he knew he
could not do, so making his camel
kneel down he knelt down by the
camel as close as he could.
The storm came up with fierce fury,
pebbles of sand hitting him in the
face. The camel groaned and grunted
with pain. After three days the storm
passed over Trying to arise for
water he fell back unconscious for the
want of food.
When he came to he heard voices
He was on an oasis of Sahara
ALICE JONES, Age IL.
WiIinantic
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Norwich.
A Friend of Niroinia.

John Smith was a famous English
soldier. He Joined the Jamestown col
onists because he loved adventure. He
first spent his time exploring the
coast and bays and rivers, and max
ing maps Of all the things he saw.
The council was having trouble with
the government Smiths attention
was called to their poor management.
The colonists called themselves gentle
men. They would not work. and it
was plain to Smith that they would
starve, or be killed by the Indians.
No one was willing or capable of man
aging the colony well. Smith took
charge and taught the gentlemen to
use tools.
Smiths hardihood. pluck and COM
mon sense saved the co4onists. Smith
taught the men to build cabins, and
forts, and cultivate the land. BY max
ing them work, getting food from the
Indians, and fighting the hostile IN
dams, and by making wiser laws,
Smith made the settlement success
full.
WAYNE L. MORSE, Age 10.
West WiIIiugton
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An Old PhiIadeIphia School.

There was a school master in Phil
adelphia before the revolution who did
not like to beat his pupils as other
masters did. When a boy behaved
badly he would take his switch and
stick it into the back of the boys coat
collar, 50 that the switch would rise
above ribs head in the air. He would
then stand the boy upon bench in
side of the school, in order to pun
ish him by making him ashamed.
This school masters name was Dove.
If any boy was not at school In time,
the master would send a. committee Of
five or six of the scholars to fetch him.
One of the committee carried a lighted
lantern while another had a bell in
his hand. ; The tardy scholar had to
march down the street in broad day
light with lantern, to show him the
way, and a. boy ringing the school bell
to let him know that 1t was time for
him to be there.
One morning Master Dove slept too
late or forgot himself and the boys
made up a committee to bring the
teacher to school They took the
lantern and the bell with them.
Mr.. Dove said they were quite right
He took his place in the procession.
and the people saw Schoolmaster
Dove taken to school late with a. Ian
tern and bell
The large school boys of that time
were very fond of foot races. They
would take off their coats and tie
handkerchiefs about their heads be-
fore starting. The short breaches they
wore were fastened at the knee by a
band. When they were going to run
a. race. they would loosen these bands.
and pull off their shoes and stockings,
Some of the boys ran barefoot in this
way, but others wore Indian mecca
sins.
The race course was round a
block: that is about three r1la rfarS ~
a mile. Crowds would gather to see
the boys run, and the people rushed
from one side to the other to see who
was leading in the race.
FRANCIS OCONNELL, Age II.
Norwich.
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A Iona Voyage.

One fine day last spring set out on
the steamer Texas for Jacksonville,
Florida, to spend q few weeks. 1 al
ways wanted to go to Florida, so de-
too warm
After we had sailed for a few days
I became sea sick and had to stay in
my stateroHn. When 1 began to sail
I thought would like 1t much better
than 1 did. I changed my mind after
I had sailed a few days.
There was one boy about my age,
who occupied the next state room to
mine, and he acted as good nurse
while I was sick. He stayed by my
side till / went to sleep and when /
woke 1 would always find him by my
side.
The steward on board was a kind
hearted man and said that passengers
were often more i'll than I was. He
said L need not worry. He promised
to do something for my relief and my
friend went with him to his state
room for the remedy. That night I
did not sleep well at all and tried to
pass the long hours away by thinking
of the dear ones at home. 1 went to
sleep at last and the long night hours
passed away.
When 1 awoke the next morning
felt fine, but before I could dress my
self I heard a terrible noise on deck.
The steamers whistle was blowing,
the bell ringing and I could hear the
loud commands of the captain to his
crew. felt sure something had hap
pened. The boat stopped rolling in
the heavy sea.
When I got on deck I found out what
was the matter. There was q heavy
fog, but it soon died down and we
continued our journey.
We reached Jacksonville at last safe
and sound.
This was the first adventure had
on steamer and was glad when the
ship pulled up to the dock and I was
once again on dry land.
JAMES o. KELLY, Age IA.
Versailles.
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AcChfldren's Realm.)
WINNERS OF PRIZE BOOKS.

Lucy A. Carter, of Hampton
Madge Morton, Captain Of the Merry
Maid.
Sarah Hyman, Of Norwich-The
Meadowfbrook Girl in the Hills.
s-Hlanche Potter. of Willimantic-
The Meadowbrook Girls Afloat.
Sarah Becker, of Fitchvi1le-The
Meadowbrook Girls Across the Coun-
try.
6-Franees o. ConneiI, Of Norwich
The Boys Of Columbia High.
6--James o. Kelly, of Versailles
The Outdoor Chums.
frank Pardy, of Norwich-Out-
door Chums After Big Game.
sAkatis Becker, Of West Wilmington
-Madge Morton's Trust.
The winners Of prize books living
in the city may call at The Bulletin
business Office for them at any hour
after 10 a. m Thursday
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POETRY.
The Sportsman


Coin f1shin'? Bet your hat
Fishfn' IS what I'll soon be at.
Know q dandy little pool
Up behind the deestrict school,
Where the trout and mfnners play.
Hide-and-seek the livelong day.
WhaF's my hook? Amt got no hook;
Never use 'em in my brook.
Wouldn't hurt them fish, by gum.
Not feT-not for any sum.
Like to watch 'erl. don't you see.
Pfayin peek-a-boo with me-
Ever hunt? You bet I do.
Hunted all this country through,
Fox and deer, and partridge plump.
Big jack rabbits on the jump;
Now and then a chipmunlz cuts,
'Crost my path in search Of nuts.
Ever shoot 'em? I guess not.
Nary one by me is shot.
That amt hurtin' me by jings,
Guess it's plenty sport for me,
Watchin' them behind a tree.
What's the fun? WAL, I dunno.
Sort o. sets my heart aglow.
Seem birds and fish and deer,
F7irtin' round without no fear.
Livins quiet in the wood,
Askin' nothin' but their food.
like to lead that kind Of life.
Sort o. free from care or strife.
BreatAin' fresh air all day long,
Never thinkin" right or wrong.
Eatff1', sleepin', havin' fun,
"Thout no harm to anyone.
John Kendrick Bangs.
AcChildren's Realm.)
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-04-01
THE WIDE AWAKE CIRCLE
BOYS AND GIRLS DEPARTMENT

on condition that I should abandon my
books and studies. I should spurn the
crowns away and stand by the books
Thomas Hood said books kept him
from evil companions and pursuits and
led him among the learned and the
world knows they made him great
among men.
The school books are the guides to
knowledge and this is why Wide
Awakes should strive to master them,
for they are the keys to wisdom and
pleasure and afford treasures of the
mind which money cannot buy.
The mastery of books will give you
the mastery of the arts and sciences
or the mastery of men.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-04-01
LETTERS OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

AInira Kramer, OF Colchester
Thank you very much for my book.
am very proud Of my books from
The Bulletin and read them over
and over.
Edna Kendall, Of versail1es-I have
received the prize book. I thank you
for IL. think it is a. very nice book.
Hazel Clifford, of Putnam received
O. prize book, A Little Girl in Old New
York, which you sent me and ! want
to thank you. have read some of
the book. and find it very interesting.
Viola Greene, of ColchesterI thank
you for my prize book. 1 have read it
and like It very much.
Harriet Graham, of Taftville- Thank
you very much for the prize book. I
have found il very interesting.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-04-01
The Busy Bee.

Dear Uncle Jed: I am going to tell
you about the busy bee. 1 once had to
write about it in school and Think
it is interesting.
If we go near a beehive we should
first see about half a dozen bees
around the entrance. They are there
to warn off intruders.
The three substances required for
the hive are pollen or bee dread, wax
for the combs and honey for the sup
port Of the community.
The bees that are passing and re-
passing the sentries are getting honey
and pollen.
The legs of some of the bees are
fiattened out and little tufts of hair
rise up and form a; sort of basket
When. bee dives into a flower ii
gathers the pollen in this basket
where it passes into the throat
NELLIE COTTER, Age II.
Scotland.
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Franks DELIGHTFUL Easter,

It was a bright sunny morning for
Easter and the grass was quite green.
Frank had been waiting for a
bright day and at last to his delight
he was able to put his chickens out in
the sun. He had twenty five little
chickens, some black, others white.
After he had fed them he walked
slowly down the old country lane, en-
joying the singing of the birds and
the scene. Upon arriving at his des-
tination he was quite surprised to see
the young ducks swimming on the
pond and the old hen standing on the
bank calling them back.
1t was quite enjoyable to see the
lovely scene, the pond with a quaint
old bridge across it, the shadows on
the water, the young ducks having
an exciting time and the daffodils in
bloom so thick around the edge Of
the pond making it shine like gold.
Frank united his row-boat, got some
bait and went out on the pond and
enjoyed himself by fishing.
LILLIAN BREHAUT,
East Norwich, n. z.
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WAYNE L. MORSE, Age 10.
West Wilmington.
Audubon.

Audubon is loved and remembered
by all who like birds. He was born
in Louisiana.
His father took him to France to go
to school. He liked to study about
wild animals, but most of all he wish
ed to know about birds.
He collected their eggs and learned
to stuff birds. He worked hard all his
life in drawing birds and painting
them so they looked like real ones. He
was poor and after had to turn dane
ing master. After years of hard work
he finished his painting of thousand
birds, but some rats got into the box
es and tore them all up.
Then he had to begin all over again
and it took him many years to do it;
but he did not give UP the ship. Now
we have Audubon bird charts in
school,
MARY BUSSE. Age II.
Mast Wi1IirnoKnn
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Cooks Held In High Honor.

cacy Of the Greek palate than the
honor in which cooks were held. They
piled their trade with the greatest
freedom, and, not being attached to
this master or that, they were called
in by the rich on occasions Of brilliant
festiVity. What wonder then the
cooks was a respectable profession.
becoming a free man?
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-04-01
Elijah and the Jewess.

In a certain city uVoQ a TdpD1 VIII
his wife and daughter.
When Passover came he gave q
feast.
Before the feast was given the rab-
hess gave her daughter a marble and
some cake. She sent her out to play
with the other little girls.
AS the little girl stepped out Of the
house she dropped the marble
The marble rolled down the street,
down another and another and the girl
ran after it. She did not pause or
rest, but ran after her marble.
At last the marble rolled out Of the
city and marble and girl were in the
country.
Up hill and down hill, over plain
and meadow, over rocks and stumps,
the marble rolled and the girl followed.
As the marble rolled and the little
girl ran. they did not seem to be
aware of the sun sinking in the west
and evening approaching.
At length the marble rolled into a
forest and the girl stumbled after it,
but the marble rolled and she could
not catch it.
When at length it was dark she could
not see the marble she stopped and
rested on a log.
She wondered what the rabbi and
rabess would think Of her not being
home that evening. She was very sor-
ry she had followed the marble. She
was vastly afraid to stay all night in
the dark forest
As she thus meditated she heard
kind voice say, What are thou doing
here, my daughter, in this forest"
She looked UP and saw an old man
standing beside her, clad in white
robes. He had a wondrous kind face
and snowy beard.
When she told him her story he
kissed her forehead and taking her
hand he babe her to follow him.
He led her out of the forest and as
she looked, 10! before her she saw
wood-cutters cottage and a light
shining from a window.
Elijah asked.
Il see," replied the girl, "a cottage,
good father, and a light shining from
tho window
60" answered Elijah, "to the cot
tage, and the wood-cutter and his wife
will welcome you'
She looked up to gaze again into his
kind face, but he had vanished.
She stepped up timidly to the cot
tase.
She heard a masculine voice singing
and unconsciously she walked up to
There in a neat room stood a table
in the center with a snowy table,
cloth. On the table stood two silver
candleStickS, on the other side were
several matzas, with bottle Of wine
and fish and meat.
On one side Of the table stood an old
man singing questions out of the Bible
His wife sat onfthe other side answer
ing them.
The little girl leaned over the win
doy sill, listening The old man ask
ed another question and the girl an
swered 1t.
The wood cutter and his wife came
to the window and said: 'Wlno art
thou, and why art thou here? Surely
you must be a Jewish maiden"
She told her story to these good peo-
pie. They made her welcome. They
promised as soon as Passover was
over they would take her back to her
home.
They kept their promise. The rabbi
gave another feast in honor of his
daughters return. AS they sat at the
table rejoicing they heard a tap, tap
at the door.
The rabbess opend the door and the
marble rolled in. 1t rolled and rolled,
and did not stop until it came to the
little girls chair. There it stopped
at her feet
EVA ALPERIN, Age 10.
Mansfield Four Corners.
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The Storks in Holland,

We have read about the storks OF
Holland in our reading books in school
called Holland Stories
The storlls have black and white
feathers, long legs and necks They
also like to be in messy places. They
hunt for tiny fishes and frogs.
walk about in the market place and
eat the tiny fishes that the men throw
out to them.
The storks like to live in Holland
because the people are so good to them
and to their little ones.
The Dutch think the storfss bring
good luck. They also say that the
storks bring babies. That is why they
will not let anyone harm the birds.
Some people who haven't any babies
hope that a pair Of storks will come
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-04-01

English doctors report marked de-
crease in the number of cases of men
tai illness among women during the
past six months 1t is stated that in
sanity among women is frequently due
to lack Of appropriate occupation for
mind and body, and that the present
decrease may be attributed to the war
and the many additional opportuni-
ties for the exercise of wonen's &C
tivities which it has afforded. There
is at the same time an increase in
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MARY BUSSE. Age 1.
West Wellington.
The Hunter and the Elephant.

Long ago there was a hunter who
lived in a cave in the mountains. He
went out hunting to earn his food,
and sometimes he came home with
a lot of game, which would last him
for a couple Of days.
One day he went out hunting with
his bow and arrow. He soon became
tired, and lay down to rest, but before
he knew it he was fast asleep.
While he was sleeping an elephant
came to the very spot where the man
was sleeping. The Elephant coiled his
trunk around the sleeping hunter and
carried him off. Soon he awoke He
was very much surprised to see him
self in this predicament.
Pretty soon the elephant stopped
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and build their nests on their house.
tops.
There are so many storks in The
Hague that it is sometimes called the
City Of Storks
KATIE BECKER, Age 9.
West Wilmington.
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tive craft will have vast sea room
in which to operate. The British
watch dogs" are. compelled to remain
three miles out from the outermost
points of the two capes. The u. S. S.
Alabama has been stationed at Hamp-
ton Roads to make sure that our neu-
trality laws are not violated by either
side.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-04-01
RuIes for Youna Writers.

1. Write plainly on one side Of the
paper only, and number the pages
Use pen and ink. not pencil.
q. Short and pointed articles Will
be given preference. Do not use over
$50 words.
L Original stories or letters only
will be used.
8. Write yo... name, age and ad-
dress plainly at the bottom of the
story.
Address all communications to Uncle
Jed, Bulletin Office,
Whatever you are-Be thatI
Whatever you say-Be true!
Stratghtforwardly act,
Be honest-in fact,
Be nobody else but you"
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-04-01

the yeast, and water, and stir it for
ten minutes.
Set aside where it is warm all night
In the morning put it into Ioaves, when
it rises, then put it in to bake g.
RUTH DAVIS, Age 9.
West Wilmington.
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The Wren Story.

Dear Uncle jedi am going to
write about a wren that comes every
year and builds her nest in box
beside the ice house.
The wren starts to build her nest
and a sparrow comes and fights her,
but she says there. And the sparrow
comes and takes everything the wren
carries in, and then the wren will
carry it all back again. By and by
the sparrow gets tired and goes
away. -',.-.---t .-.--.-
BLANCHE POTTER, Age 8.
Willimantic.
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Glad Sprinu Is Here.

Dear Uncle Jedi began going to
school three years ago this last Sep
TENDER.
I've only been tardy once;' and only
missed two days and a half.
love to go to school, and to sun
day school.
like my teacher and schoolmates.
I am glad 1t is spring. Soon the
flowers will come. If can I will send
you a bunch Of arbutus.
Many little birds are here now, I
love to see them and hear them sing.
GLADYS RANDALL. Age 10.
VoluntoWn.
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wing by means Of their long, slender

bills.
Their name is derived from the
humming noise they make with their
wings.
They make a nest in which they
lay two small white egs, these are
Matched by the sitting of the male
and female.
The young ones are often attacked
and devoured by spiders.
These birds may be caught by
blowing water upon them from a tube
or like many of our small birds they
may be shot with sand.
Small as they are they are very
bold. Their colors are too brilliant to
be described.
MILDRED WEAVER, Age 10.
Mansfield Depot.
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Vo1untowl
NY Shep,

Dear Uncle Jedi am going to tell
you about my dog. His name Is Shep.
Ny father made big box for his
house.
Sometimes ne chases the hens, and
we have to keep him tied up with a
chain; but in the night we let him go.
Sometimes at night when he hears
a noise he begins to bark and wakes
US up.
ANNIE MOTYKA., Age 10.
Leonard Bridge.
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Humminn Birds.

Dear Uncle Jed:-The humming
birds are the most diminutive of all
the feathered tribes.
They are natives Of the warmer
parts of America. and of some Of the
West India islands; and bear a great
resemblance to each other in manners.
Their principal food is the nectar
at the bottom of tubular shaped
flowers. This they extract while on
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ally conceded here. Her commander,
Captain Thierichens, is daring Of
ficer. He has steam up continuous
ly in the giant vessels boilers. The
map shows the wide stretch between
Cape Henry and Cape Charles, which
the three BritisherS are patrolling
night and day. Once past Old point
and out of Hampton Roads, the cap
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NV First Lesson In Cooking.

My first lesson in cooking seemed
very difficult. I made pea soup which
came out very good.
To make 1t I used one can of green
peas, two tablespoons Of butter, one
pint of water, two tablespoons Of
-four and r. little salt and pepper.
through a collander. Then I cooked
It in three cups Of hot water until
it was soft. When 1t became soft
rubbed the peas and juice through a
strainer. I made sauce of the but
ter and mixed -four and milk together
to boil it. It boiled five minutes, then
the strained peas were added. When
the soup was done it tasted very good,
and make 1t very often often now.
LENA NOvFCK, Age II.
Norwich.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-04-01
How to Bake Bread.

take a two quart pail about half
full of water, put two yeast cakes into
the water, and let it rise until light.
Then I take mothers bread mixer and
put four quarts of flour, a large spoon
full Of lard, sugar and salt, then put in
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U.S. 4LABA ann

Old Point Comfort, Va, March 81
Intense interest prevails here and in
Norfolk and Newport News as to the
future operations Of the bottled up
Prinz Eitel Friedrich. That she will
shortly attempt to escape from three
British warships now guarding the
entrance to Chesapeake bay is Kener--
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Washington, March 31..-.M Mrs.
Whitelaw Reid has made public a let
let received from Queen Mother Alex
andra, English Red Cross president,
thanking the American society for its
work in the European war zone.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-04-01

the figures relating to men, in whom
insanity is frequently due to the strain
of overwork and prolonged nervous
wear-and-tear.
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man won that race. He was present
ed with an electric fasnlight.
SARAH HYMAN, Age II.
-iaI,
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Decrease in Insanity.

Norwich.