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Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-02
UNCLE JEps TALK TO WIDE
 AlvAkEs.


 Uncle Jed will tell you about a wild buffalo that has long been kept in Central Park, New York. and from his size and rarity he had become distin- guished. He was known as Black Dia- mond, and his picture was printed upon the ten dollar treasury notes and upon the Indian head nickel. which was so perststentiy objected to that the gov- ernment stopped making them, and the time is likely to come when these i've cent pieces will be scarce and worth many times their face value.
 A half century age 4he western plains just swarmed with herds of these buf- falees, and although their meat was edible nothing. was done to preserve them for the use of the people. They were left dead upon the plains in countless hundreds to decay. not even the fur of half of them being taken of, so now there are only few hun dreds left where thousands used to roam, and they are government or pri- vate property.
 Black Diamond was the largest bison known to man. He was killed just be- fore Thanksgiving and weighed 1850 pounds. and from him 750 pounds of dressed mean-a third of ton-was obtained.
 Black Diamonds head will be mounted, and the hide, which meas nred 1s ty IS feet. will be made into an automobile robe.
 And the Americans who carry $10 treasury notes or the buffalo nickel in their pockets will always have Black Diamonds picture with them.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-02

Every woman enjoys the comfort Of a pretty house sacque, which has a The design here shown is pfcturesque, but simple to make The model Is cut gesting n butterfly shape. It will de- Yelop effectively in soft lightweight 1t wool fabrics. or chambrey. lawn, batiste or silk. with trimming Of lace or rib bon. The pattern Is cut in three sizes: Small, medium and large. and. requires 2 I-2 yards Of 24-inch material Tor medium size.
 A pattern of this Illustration mailed to any address on receipt of 10 cents in
 Order through The Bulletin Company, Pattern Dept, Norwich, Conn.
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LETTERS OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Leo Peiiaui1 of Versailles: I thank you very much for the prize book 1 received. I read it and found it very interesting.
 Edith w. Hathaway of Willimantic: wish to thank you for the prize book which you sent me entitled A Rose of Holly Court. I am enjoying reading it very much.
 May M. Danahy of Norwich: I thank you very much for the prize book you sent me entitled The Automobile Girls in the Berkshires.. have read it and found it very interesting. I thank you very much for it,
 Agnes E. Sehreier of Stafford Springs: I thank you very much for the prize book, Ruth Fielding on Cliff
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 Write your name. age and adr arAea rie3Elr at the bottom Of the story.
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 Whatever you say-Be tFuei
 StERagatforRnrdlY act.
 Be honest-in shat,
 RA nobody else but gou."
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-02
A Bia Black PIu,

Dear Uncle Jed: We were up on the farm for Thanksgiving. We had tur- key and chicken and some squirrel pie.
 We went hunting with my uncle and grandfather. He left us and hunted alone
 He did not get very far when a big black pig came behind him and he thought it a black bear.
 When we came where he was we asked what the matter was, he look ed so frightened; but before he had time to answer us we heard some noise. We turned to look and we, also, saw the big black pig.
 We started on our way but the big black pig still followed us to MT. Tar box's farm. We called to Mir. Tarbox and I asked him if that was his pig, and he said:
 'No, it is my next neighbours pig" We all got together and chased il home; and Dear Uncle Jed. how we did laugh to think of the fun we had chasing it home. CHARLES GUNDERMAN, Age Q.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-02
Heipina Mother.

How I love to help mother" said little Anna Lee.
 She rose from rocking the cradle. Baby was fast asleep. Anna took a story book and sat down to read. Pres entIy mother came in- She came right up to Anna and kissed her before she knew it.
 go baby is asleep. You have been a great comfort to me dear. You can put on your red hoOe and warm cloak and go out to play"
 Annass face was very bright as she skipped over the sidewalk that after noon. She had denied herself a visit to cousin that she might help her mother and she had her reward. Ar approving conscience is a better thing to have than great possessions
 Do you love to help your mother little reader? She has done greai deal for you.
 She has lain awake nights, and worked and planned days for you Try if you cannot help her ever SC much this week. Versailles
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How | Spent Thanksaixina.

I got up early Thanksgiving morn ing, which dawned very bright After breakfast I went out in the yard and fed the chickens and gave water to the ducks. Then I came in and helped my mother mash the potatoes and tur- uips.
 At 1 o'clock we all ate dinner and seemed to be very hungry. The cat was waiting for her share of the chick en, too.
 When all was finished I did my work and got my little sister Pauline ready for we were going to the moving pie lures.
 At ten minutes to three we started down street and went into the ice cream parlor and had ice cream.
 At three o'clock the pictures started and they were very good.
 When the pictures were over we took a long walk for exercise.
 When we arrived home supper was all ready and I ate a good supper.
 At nine o'clock we retired to bed, very tired.
 MILDRED E. WHITE, Age IA.
 Stafford Springs
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Versailles,
MayHewers.

The May flowers or trailing arbutus whose waxy blossoms and fragrant breath are among the earliest flowers of the summer. We look for them in April under the leaves of the year before. They are found mostly tn places where there are pines and in sandy soil. We often go out in par ties to pick them to send to friends in the city who are always glad to receive them,
 In New England they are called May-howers and every spring they are peddled in the streets of Boston by the title of Plymouth Mayfiowers. Whether they owe that name to the ship which was, responsible for so much we do not know. The May flower was the first flower christened by our forefathers. AS soon as the buds begin to swell in the spring we look for them every day to see who can find the first one.
 MARY A. BURRML, Age IS.
 Stafford Springs.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-02

East Hampton-The people of East Hampton learned with regret of the resignation of Miss Katherine F. O'Connell. chief operator for the S. N. E. Telephone company. Miss O'Con- nell came to East Hampton nearly eight years ago As mark of esteem she was presented Monday evening eight five dollar gold pieces. one rep resenting each year she worked in the division
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-02
Life in New London

Ever since I left Norwich I have lived in the city of New London. It has been year since I left Norwich, and I regret the day mother left Nor wien.
 live in the city of New London, aud I am tired of it, because when l want fruit I cannot go in the cellar or in the orchard and get it.
 I miss the little squirrels, the cows, and horses, and all the country life. In New London there is no place of interest to go to like there is in Nor wich.
 Of all the places I ever lived, I would rather live in Norwich any day.
 BEATRICE HOWARD. New London
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-02
Dolls French Dress w3fh Tam .
 Shanter Hat.

When Miss Dolly requires a new dress there Is nothing nicer than a French dress as here illustrated. to be of lawn, batiste, or nainsook, with edging or lace for trimming. The hat may be of the same material as the gown The pattern Is cut in four sizes: Is, 20, 22 and 24 dnches in height It will require yard of S6- inch material for the dress and 1-2 yard of 27-inch material for the hat for a 20-inch size.
 A pattern of this Illustration mailed to any address on receipt of 10 cents in silver or stamps.
 Order through The Bulletin Company Pattern Dept, Norwich, Conn
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-02
THE WINNERS or PRIZE BOOKS,

1-charies Gunderman of Lisbon, Black Beauty.
 2-Lucy A. Garter of Hampton, Miss Pat in the Old World.
 8-Eva Dugas of Versailles, Dearis Dot and tine Dog.
 4-Agnes Sehreier of Stafford Springs, Miss Pat and Her Sister.
 6-Gladys Houie of stafford Springs The Outdoor Cffums.
 6-Miidred White of Stafford Springs Tom Dexter Goes ta School T-Beatrice Howard of New London Ruth Fielding at Silver Ranch. s-Flossie Meyer of Taftville, Miss Pat at School
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-02
A Simnle Mathod.

Simple method of adjusting f1nanc- cial situation in Mexico has been adopted by Carranza. He declares all money to be of no value, and shows a glimpse of rare financial intelli- gence-Wall Street Journal
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-02

Island. have read 1t through and like it. Z Edith Ppryjs of Norwich: thank you very much for the prize book you gave me. I read 1t through and found Jt very interesting.
 Marjoria B. Williams of Lebanon: I thank you very much for the prize book which you sent me entitled Black Beauty. I have read part of it and found it very interesting.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-02
Thanksgiving Day.


 The day dawned beautifully and as l got up from bed the sun was just peeping above the horizon.
 I took my customary morning walk, and while walking leisurely along I was brought to a halt by someone shouting. Turning quickly around, I saw my grandfather coming toward me, telling me he wished my mother, father and brother to take their Thanksgiving dinner with him.
 I told them what grandfather had said, and we went.
 We enjoyed ourselves very much. The only thing that marred the day was that there was no snow.
 In the afternoon my brother and my self found the path that led to the woods and following it, we kept on and picked up all the nuts we could find.
 The day was far spent when we at last turned our faces homeward, and the sun was wheeling his broad disk down behind the blue hills.
 GLADYS HOULE, Age 12.
 Stafford GnrinO1
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-02

Fair HaVen.-Thursday evening, Dec. g. Edward L. Babcock of Quinnipiac avenue, the tax collector -elect, will be rendered a banquet by the republicans of the Fourteenth ward. Lawson w. Hall, alderman elect, will also be a guest the evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-02
Norwich

Things That VIII Do For Christmas
 Presents.
 Dear Uncle Jed: As 1t ir so near Christmas I will send in a few things which I think would be good for pres ents:
 Emery Cushions: Make a bag two and one half inches long and one and one half inches wide and i'll tightly with emery powder and sew up the end. Put this into bag made of any fancy goods, velvet, silk or satin. Trim with fine cord along the edges and paint or embroider a flower on the upper side.
 Blotting Pads: Take a sheet of eel luloid and cut the size of an ordin- ary blotter. Paint some design on it suggestive of its use and then cut four or five pieces of plain plotting paper and place at the back of the celluloid and conflne all by means of a cord or ribbon.
 Shaving Cases are made similar to the plotting pads.
 Perfume Sachet: Cut two pieces ot silk nine inches long and four inches wide and sew the long sides together and turn them. In the center place a roll of cotton and tie together at each end with ribbons. Embroider or paint a spray of flowers and fringe the ends Sunfiower Pincushion: For the cushion, take a circular pad of brown velvet, nine inches in diameter. Fol the petals use orange satin and white crinoline. Cut the satin pieces foul inches long and three inches wide al the bottom sloping to a point at the top Line these pieces with crinoline Cut a circle of cardboard and sew the petals on it, the outer edge first, ther another row, then another row, and place the brown velvet cushion ovel l the rough edges sewing securely in- | to place. Fill the cushion with saw dust.
 Hope if any of the Wi1e-Awakes try 1 these they will have good luck. LUCY A. CARTER. Age 14. Hampton
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-02

they had arranged the barrels. Then they lighted them. Their uncle had
 never seen any barrels burn where he lived and was therefore greatly sur
 giving was always remembered.
 | UNSIGNED.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-02
To Double Gross w. J.

Virtue ifs it's own reward. By mag unanimously nominating Wilson, ,ChamI Clark may get sweet revenge on Bry- an-Pittsburgh Dispatch.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-02

Suitable for "all over" embroidery, crepe or silk Any desired trimming may be used The design Is very sim pie and easy to make. The pattern is inches, bust measure. It requires I 3-S yards of 36-inch material for a medium size.
 A pattern of this illustration mailed to any address on receipt of 10 cents In silver or stamps.
 Order through The Bulletin Company Pattern Dept, Norwich, Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-02
A Car Shortaae.

A car shortage is a bad thing, but at least it indicates that there is something for the railroads to carry Cincinnati Times-Star.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-02

Portland. - Messrs. Truman and Harry Hale have returned to Storrs Agricultural college. having spent a few days at their home at Glider sleeve.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-02
The Passing of Villa.

General Villa is moving steadily toward the Pacific ocean, calling President Wilson names.-Spring- field Republican.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-02

Germans hailed the report of the allies purpose to abandon virtually the Dardanelles campaign as a great Teuton victory, while the allies sup porters professed to see in the move only a determination to push the
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-02

Wfde-Awakes have written you about woods. 1 thought I would In the tropics. where vegetation is so luxuri- ant. grow many rare and costly woods. Among these mahogany and rosewood rank highest. not only on account of their beauty. but on account of their durability.
 Mahogany, the most valuable, is of a rich. reddish color. which becomes darker by age It is obtained from the West Indies. Mexico and Central America. and being solid and hard, the cutting and conveying of the timber to vessels for shipment Is very la- bortous- In order to stow the timber properly in the vessels, it is necessary to shape it, and this is done so care lessly by the natives, that the most valuable part is destroyed. Rosewood comes next in value. It grows in Brazil. and is of dark brown color. It is a fayorite wood for fur niture and is extensively used for cab- met work. For economy, mahogany and rosewood are cut into thin sheets called yeneers, and in this form are | applied to cheaper woods. which then acquire the appearance of the more valuable article itself.
 | Some of the more common. such as oak, black walnut and pine are not so costly. but from many uses which they can be put to. they are no less valuable.
 | Oak is used where great strength and durability are needed, and also in cabinet work.
 Black walnut is applied principally to ornimental purposes, while pine if in more general use than any othel wood, as it Is plentiful soft, easily | worked and does not readily warp, ant under fair circumstances Is almosi indestructible. It is found in the for. ests of Minnesota. Michigan and Wis consin and furnishes the greater par of the pine now used in the UniteS States.
 MARY DAryAHY.
 Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-02

British troops on their way to GaIii-
 poll were diverted to Saloniki. In the pictures herewith 1 shows the made" harbor at Lancashire landing. Dardanenes: 2, map which shows
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-02
Glasgo.
How He Got His First Suit.

q have just got home from shop ping" said Mrs. Roberts, as her hus- band came in to tea, '.and I was lucky to get just the things I wanted at a
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-02
THE WIDE. AWAKE CIRCLE
 BOYS AND GIRLS DEPARTMENT
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pain ie past, Shake hands with Peggy. e-Miupie Leona Upton, in Our Dumb Aniaaats.S
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-02
BULLETINS PATTERN SERVICE

4 VERY ATTRACTIVE
 AND PRETTY DRESS
 AND HAT FOR DOLL1K.
Norwich bulletin., 1915-12-02
Wood.

Dear Uncle Jed; As none of the
Milford chronicle., 1915-07-30

tifcates. They will also have an incen-
tive to do better work than they other
wise would do, and the result Of thi
better work will be evident in the more
efficient service that they can render to
their communities. The announcement
OF the State Board means a continual
tion, for this year at least, of the sys-
tenn in effect last year of giving teach
ers credit on their certificates for work
which they do in the Summer School.
The announcement as given out for the
press is as follows
For some weeks there has been 2
difference of opinion among educatlonal
officials interested as to just what credits
the State Board of Education should ac-
cept from the Delaware College Summer
School. The matter has been discussed
at various meetings of the State Board
and the County Superintendents ana
was talked over again at the meeting
of the board early last week. Inasmuen
As no plan which would change tns
Summer School credits has been agreed
IN, Henry Ridgely, president OF ne
BOARD, has definitely announced that the
summer School credits will be just the
iame this year as last year.
Milford chronicle., 1915-07-30

Crown, and the bright star is the Gemma
or the jewel in the crown.
Not a very prominent group but fam
Gus one and a very beautiful one. This
constellation is directly in the Milky
Way, which is not as bright in summer
as the portion which is visible in winter.
1t is commonly known as the Northern
Cross, although the correct name is Cyg-
nus, or the Swan. Just above Cygnus is
a small constellation with one very bril-
liant blue star in it. This is Lyra or the
Lyre, and the blue star is Vega, one of
the most famous stars in the heavens.
Do not be satisfied with knowing these
few consultations, but consult a good
star map and learn them all
The eleventh test is Furnish satisfac-
tory evidence that he has put into prac-
tice in his daily life the principles of the
Scout oath and law. This is, of course,
he real test of the Scout. No matter
what else he has learned, if he does not
i've up to the Scout law, he is not a true
scout. The Scout Master is required to
atisfy himself by good evidence that the
scout has in truth been a Scout in his
Iaily life and in his intercourse with 9TH
Milford chronicle., 1915-07-30

ular trains on the Delaware railroad to
stop at Broad Greek station and an extra
south-bound train will be run on Sun
days, August p and %, starting at Har-
riugton and stopping at all stations en-
route, arriving at Broad Creek at COS p.
m; returning, leave Broad Creek at 10
p. M, and running to Clayton making
all local stops.
Mr.. King has contracted with a moving
picture firm for exhibitions of moving
pictures on Monday, Wednesday and
Friday nights. The pictures are new
feature and will take the place of the
musical concerts heretofore held on these
evenings.
The camp meeting will open on Friday,
August Is. 1t is a big event In lower
Sussex and is looked forward to by per-
sons in this section as two weeks of rest
and recreation, a renewal of old acquaint-
ances and spiritual revival. Rev. Thigh
man Smith, of Bethel, will have charge
or the spiritual services, assisted by Rev.
George c. Williams, of Centenary NJ. E.
Laurel. Many prominent min
listers have been engaged to aid in this
work.
Milford chronicle., 1915-07-30
SUMMER SCHOOL STUDENTS ARE
TO RECEIVE CREDIT FOR WORK

Teachers and prospective teachers
who are in attendance at the Summer
School at Delaware College were highly
gratliied to learn last week through the
press that they will receive credit this
year on their teachers certificates for
work passed in the school. 1t was an
nounced some time ago by State Super-
lntendent Stephens of Maryland that
teachers from his state who passed
work at the school would receive full
credit on their certificates; but it was
not announced by the State Board of
Education of Delaware that Delaware
teachers should receive similar credit
until the meeting of the board last Fri
day week. The effect of this announce.
ment Of the State Board is bound to he
most wholesome upon the educational
system of the state. Those in Attend
ance at the school are assured that their
work will benefit them in the wav that
VIII 90 them the most good namely. bv
neiping to give them higher grade GER
Milford chronicle., 1915-07-30
The BOY SCOUTS COLUMN.
MILFORD BOY SCOUT NOTES.

The account of the trip of Troop to
Bowers Beach will be fully reported in
next weeks edition of the Chronicle.
These hikes" are arranged, not so much
to provide an outing for the Scouts, as to
give them practical experience in camp
life, and the opportunity for carrying out
more fully the Scout program. A sam
pie days program is appended
8 a. NJ, reveiile; 6.15, assembly for
roll call, setting up exercises; $50,
breakfast, cleanup, etc. $50, drill, staffs
and marching; $50, games, base ball,
etc. 1870, bathing; 1l.30, first call,
preparation for dinner, clean up, etc.
1.30, drill, litter work, signalling, carry
ing, hreman's lift, pyramid building,
compass game, ETC.; $50, freedom of
camp; $780, first call, supper, clean up;
I, retreat; us, freedom of camp 9, as
sembly for prayers; 10, taps.
The habit of obedience is one of the
most valuable for a Scout to possess. |
Upon this depends, to a great extent, the |
success of the Scout movement. The /
willingness of the Scout to obey the /
Scout Oath and Law and the commands /
of the Scout officials, means that he will /
acquire the knowledge that will eventu-
ally make of him an efficient and desir-
able citizen. To succeed the Scout must
progress. He cannot stand still. He
must either go forward or backward.
Troop 2 needs more first class Scouts,
and the order to each Scout is to prepare
for these frst-class tests. A series of
has been arranged that will al
him in this work, and every Scout is ex-
pected to take advantage of them. Dates
will be announced later.
Milford chronicle., 1915-07-30
LAUREL-BETHEL
CAMPMEETING.

William F. King, secretary and mana.
ger of the Laurel-Bethel Campmeeting
Association, and other officials have made
additional arrangements for the accom-
mediation of patrons of the camp this
year. The automobile pound will be en-
larged to take care of auto parties. The
playground for children has been put in
good condition.
Arrangements have been made for reg
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ers. The twelfth test required that the
Scout enlist a boy trained by himself in
the requirements of tenderfoot. This
is not difficult, as there are many BOYS
awaiting this opportunity.
These twelve tests complete the re-
quirements for the First Glass degree.
and open the way for the Scout to win
the Merit Badges for specialization, in the
different branches of Scoutcraft.
Continued next week.
Milford chronicle., 1915-07-30

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