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Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-06
HUMOR OF THE DAY

Hostess-Doesn't it seem . shame, MT. Jones, that this poor little lamb should have to die for us?
 MT. Jones-Ah, yes, indeed! It Is rather tough.-1deaS.
 Herbert-How did Mabel happen to become engaged to Richard?
 Rupert-Richard took her around and showed her his home on the hill.
 Aerbert-Huh. Love at first site- Siren.
 Assistant (to old lady who has handed in a badly spelled teiegram)- Whats this word, please?
 Old Lady-Never mind that, miss; it's none of your business. They'll know at the other end. - Passing Show.
 Sergeant-,Now, then, Private Ho- gan! Why aren't you holding your rifle in your proper hand2
 Private Hogan-Sure, olive got . splinter in me 'andi
 Sergeant-Been scratchin' yer 'ead spose!-Melbourne Punch.
 DO moind yez don't git hurrt. Pat" said Bridget. Its dangerous a workin' in that quarry
 That's ahl roight, Biddy," said Pat. Olive borrowed s2 firm tn foreman and he don let me do any dangerous work amy more."-Onward book"
 T am glad you are becoming liter ary, my dear
 Fudge! This article says one way to acquire good carriage is to prac- tice balancing a book on your head" Louisville Courier Journal
 Good morning, Nora," said Mrs Rogers. Was the grocer's boy fmpu- dent to you again this morning when you phoned the order in?"
 "He was that" complained Nora; but I fixed him this time. I sez: Who in blazes do you think you're talkin' to? This is Mrs. Rogers. "- Harpers Magazine.
 Now children" said teacher, "n man dies and leaves $1,o00,000; one tenth goes to the wife, one-twetve to a son, one-sixteenth to a brother, one twelfth to an uncle and the rest to a distant relative. What does each get?''
 And the smallest boy in the class raised his hand and shouted:
 "A lawyer!''-The Christian Herald.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-06
BREED THEATRE
Madame Petrova in My Madonna, a
 Five-part Metro Production, Fea- ,, lure for Today and Tuesday.

2. My Madonna, 9 five-part wonder play based on the poem of the same name by Robert w. Service, will be he feature screen production at the Breed theatre for today and Tuesday Mime. Petrova, the foremost emotional lctress in this country, will be seen m the stellar role and she is support ed by a cast of unusual merit. The story of My Madonna is a powerful one and is as follows:
 Robert, poor artist. has a vision of wonderful Madonna. He seeks a model vainly, until he meets, acciden- ally, the beautiful Lucille, a woman ,f the deini-mon6e. She is drawn to he shabby artist and forsal1ing her fashionable acquaintances, goes to pose for him. The two fall in love .ind Robert paints a wonderful pie glffe of the Madonna, using Lucille as lis.iiaodei. E RiiBnknown to Robert, Lucille per- ltnades an art merchant she knows to purchase the picture which speedily brings Robert fame and fortune. The lrtist and his model are married. but 'yrows cold in his devotion.
 Robert meets the Baroness, a wom- m of the world, who comes to sit for ier portrait, and spends most of his eisure with her. Later he meets the Baron, her husband, who has known
 
 lighted at Roberts interest in his wife Io whom he is quite indifferent. be- sause he thinks he can thus win Lu- .ille's affections. Robert comes to keep an appoint nent with the Baron at his house and inds him lying dead in the hall, hav- ng just been killed by a workman whom he had wronged. He picks up he knife with which the crime has been committed just as the Baroness ind her servants enter. Convinced hat he Is responsible for the death If her husband, the Baroness accuses Robert. He is convicted and sentenced Q life Imprisonment.
 After a series of incidents Robert is heed, but does not seek his wife, be- ieving that she no longer cares for Jim. Broken in spirit. he goes to the g1lurch for consolation where his painting of theMadonna is hung, seek ng sotace for his hungry heart in flowing the portrait of Lucille. There he two meet and are reunited before ssh1e Madonna. -ta-H
 The Pathe Weekly and a very funny Drew comedy completes the bih for ,s nfay and Tuesday.
 Election returns will be announced ln the screen Tuesday night
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-06
COM M ON CLAY
Coming to the Davis Thursday Even-
 inn, Nov. g.

The two most vital problems of the world are the problems of sex and property, each of which has been made. the theme of countless dramas, and probably will be as long as these two problems remain insoluble. In Common Clay, the sensational New York success which A. II. Woods will present at the Davis theatre for an engagement of one night, Thursday, Nov g, Cieves Kinkead deals with both problems in a frank, vigorous md direct manner that has ensured the play a permanent place in the history of the American theatre.
 The central figure in the play is FL en Neal. a young girl of the working class. endowed with high intelligence and a desire to free herself from the class and depressing environment in which fate has cast her. In her search tor happiness, she is betrayed and then comes ns a servaint into the home of wealthy family of her com munity. Here she comes face to face with the, double problem of caste and sex. The son 9f the house becomes for her an uphilr fight for recognition against old-age prejudlces.
 The play moves on with terrible force and cumulative interest to a cH- max that, for sheer surprise and emo- tional power, surpasses anything to be seen on the stage. No playgoer can afford to miss the poignant hu- manness, the tragedy, the comedy, and the all-important motive that have generation.
 Seats will be placed on sale Tues day at 10 a. m. Prices $1.50 $1. 75c, JOG, 35c and 25c.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-06
THE SEA OF PEACE.

I stand above a white-rimmed sea: Its deeps are mine, its mirrored
 height: Mine it's low plaint of mystery All mine its glee-song of delight. Mine its strong soul; its body mine; I lave me in its kind embrace; In dreams upon it's buoyant brine It gives me back cherished face. Mayhap 1t helps me understand The language of infinity, The secret of the shifting sand, The testimony of the sea- am above all circumstance,
 am beyond all power to hurt; No more I shrink from sorrows lance So with all strength I am begirt I've tasted of the bitter sup;
 Earth's bulwarks are all proven
 frail;
 Yet sweetened now Is life's low cup, All halicwed, 'tis my Holy Grail. Above its wrecks of ships and men The placid ocean shows no scars; Above my deeps where storms have My tranquil soul reflects the stars
 Ruth McEnery Stuart
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-06
CONFERENCE MEETING To Be Held Wednesday at conerega- tionaI Chureh-Six Churches Rep

The conference of the sir churches, Griswold. Jewett City, Hanover, Lis bon, Preston and Plainfield is to be held with the Congregational church at Plainfeld, Rev. Arthur W. Barwick, pastor, Wednesday. Nov. Ss. The pro- gramme follows:
 II oclock-Organ prelude, doxology, invocation, hymn e7, Scripture read, ing, anthem, prayer. solo, Miss Blanche Douglas; sermon The E'allacy of Ne gation, Rev. H. H. Tweedy, Yale School of Religion; hymn 327; bene- diction, postlude. dinner and social hour.
 1.45 o'ciock-Religious Education; praise service; business; address, Re ligious Education and the Home, Rev. H. Rollason. Hanover; address. Ae- liigous Education and the Public School, Principal Cecil Butler, Plain field: solo; address. Religious Educa- ton and the Small Sabbath School, Rev. L. M. Kenneston, Preston; dis cussion, time limit of five minutes.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-06
ANNOUNCEMENTS
DAVIS THEATRE
The Blue Ribbon Vaudeville Show of the Season Monday. Tuesday and
 Wednesday Of This Week.

For the first half of next week the management of the Davis have book ed what they believe will be the Blue Ribbon Vaudeville show of the sea- son, no expense having been spared and three of the finest acts ever pre- sented in this city will be on the pro- gramme. The headline attraction is The Boarding School Girls, bright and cheerful musical comedy, featur- ing the dainty cornedienne, Miss Tom my Allen, supported by a company of seven girls and one lone man. This Is without a doubt the best act of its kind in vaudeville today and all over the Keith circuit they hafe met with tremendous success. They carry all their own scenery and the costumes worn by the girls are all pretty and up to date. Another star of the big time is Will Robbins, the Merry Min strel. He has a pleasing voice and tells some real good stories. The third act Is Dreams of Art, one of the pret- tfest posing acts in vaudeville. A special lighting arrangement is car like colored pictures.
 Child. a five part Triangle play, with Dorothy Dalton and Howard Hick- man. This is an exciting and ex- tremely sensational film with a de- cidedly interesting plot that will ap- peal to everyone. To complete the show there is the usual full two reel comedy, and this one is called The Lady Drummer, with Fay Tincher as the star. Matinee at 2.15, all seats 10c: evening 6.45 and s.45. Dc. 15c and 200.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-06

cred the order about o'clock he found Mrs. Ciegg lying on the stove in the kitchen, dead. There was a fire in the stove and Mrs. Clegg's face was burned. MT. Peltier notified eth CTS of his discovery and a doctor was summoned, but found Mrs. Clegg was dead
 Mrs. CIegg was born in England but has spent number of years in Amer ica residing for a long period in Plainfeld with her husband. She was well known here and her sudden death was shock to the community.
 Democratic Rally Tonight.
 The democratic party of the town of Plainfjeld will hold a rally this (Mon- day) evening, at the Lily theatre, Hon. Prentice W. Chase of New Haven con- sidered one of the states most force ful and eloquent orators, will be the speaker. a5- .- Ii. 6. Team Defeats Grammar School. A team representing the fresbnlan r class of PlainGeld High school de- feated the Plainfield Grammar school team on the lattcr's court Saturday afternoon by the score of 12 to 10. Both teams played a great game but the older boys had a slight shade on their opponents, thus enabling them to nose out ahead in the gar,e. They lined up as follows. Fresh man, H. Burke If. D. Burke and Daw- ley If Allen c Starkweather lg and West If; Grammar School t"arn. Nc Ian If. Wirsor If, W, Dougherty and Cardinal C. Jefrenierc le and Ser tram If Referee, Marriott
 Judge E. M. Warner to Speak.
 Next Sunday evening at he Con- gregational church, Judge F. M. War ner of Putnam will give an address on Prison Work. The Sunday school or chestra vii! furnish special music during the evening. To Address Benefit Club. MT. E. Newton wit address the members Of the Benefit club Tt their regular meeting this (IondaD even ing in the Congregational vestry.
 Heard About the Village.
 John c. Duff of Waterbury spent the weekend with his sister Mrs. John Nolan.
 John Dalton. manager Of the .AAP store here, spent Sunday in Boston, Mass.
 Mette spent Saturday in Norwich.
 Pierre FourpieT of Baltic spent the weekend with his parents, MT and Mrs. Adolphus oFurnier.
 Annie Bergeron of Providence spent the week. end at his home here.
 Armaud Chenelle of Taftviile was a weekend visitor with Plainfield friends.
 Miss Florence Exley, a teacher at Eastford spent Sunday with her par ents, MT. and Mrs. Nathan EXley.
 MT. and Mrs. George H. Dawlcy spent Saturday with Mrs. Dawley's $ sister at the Greendale farm. Lawrence V. Snyder, telegraph op- orator at Bishops crossing, is enter taining a guest from New York state. Jules Doucet, who is working in Central Falls, R. l., spent the week end at his home here. Edgar Gobeille, employed at Taft vile, spent the weekend at his home here.
 The topic of Rev. Father Keefe's sermons at the masses Sunday was The Mass.
 The annual mass for November for the intention of the members of the Holy Name society will be read on Tuesday morning.
 Rev. Arthur Barwick preached at the Congregational church Sunday. At the close of the morning service a communion service was held. A class of twelve was admitted into the mem bership of the church following the services.
 The c. E. met at the usual time in the evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-06
POPULAR LECTURE

The Colorado River is one of the
 most unique in the world, by reason
 of the wonderful channel 1t has carv-
 ed for itself. It flows for miles at
 the bottom of a great canyon, which
 1t has cut through stratum upon stra-
 tum of rock. The walls of this can
 yon are from 5000 to TOGO feet high,
 sometimes rising sheer from the
 stream. Ages and ages ago, probably
 at the very beginning of the world,
 the Colorado was the outlet of an in-
 land sea which drained off toward the
 Pacific as the country of northwestern Arizona rose. The Canyon was not
 formed by a sudden mighty effort of
 Nature; it was all done slowly by water assisted by the action of wind
 and storm. It is impressive to think
 of what an appalling length of time 1t must have taken to cut through and remove these layers of sand stone, marble and granite. thousands
 of feet in thickness. Many noted and with the Canyon. Of these perhaps the best known is John Hancs. Cap tain Hance, who is over eighty years old, is a great story teller and used to relate how once he tried to jump his horse across the canyon. He give a fine big jump-but when he was bout half way over seed we couldn't make it, so. I turned him back" The Cam yon makes 8 varied appeal. To the scientist it is one of Natures most stupendous achievements. To the ar tist it is a paradise of color. form, and perspective. To the poet 1t is an inspiration and challenge, inviting and yet baffiing his powers Of express sion, To some Of prosaic mind it is a mighty chasn, and nothing more The opportunity to see and learn of its wonders is presented at Slater Hall tonight by the lecture which Profes- sor Atwood of Harvard is to give. This lecture is llustrated by beauti- full slides which bring home, as noth- ing else can, the marvels of this greatest masterpiece of Nature.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-06
SUCCESSFUL PARISH SUPPER
Ladies of St. Johns Church Will Clear About SIPS From Annual Event.

The ladies of St. Johns parish held their annual supper in krauss' hall, Saturday evening and it proved the most successful that has been held under the auspices of the s,arish. About 450 adults besides a number of children were served. The work of those in charge was highly praised. It is estimated that $125 was realized from the supper. The committee whose excellent work was reepon~i- ble for the great success comprised: Mrs. Bedard. Mrs. Laf1ash. Mrs. Char ron. Mrs. Barl, Valida Martin, Vic toria Desrosiers, Helen McAvov, Ee- lora Ducharme. Miss Auger, Rose Bro deur, Miss Houle, Viola Lambert, Blanche Marcaurelle. Marie L. Der nior. tMelia Peche, Mrs. BrOusselu Miss Hebert, Miss Dumaine, Blanche Guertin. Mrs. Napoleon Mercier. Miss Katie Mitchell. Mrs. James Toffny. Mrs. William Cantweu. Mrs. Charles Kennedy, Mrs. Frederick Racine. RCen Grenier. Al5ina Vincent and YsJnre Gauthier
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-06
POETRY
IN STACKING TIME.

Within the shelter or a towering stack I lie in shadow, blinking at the sky. I hear the glorious Southern wind Sweep the sere stubble like a, scythe. The falling crickets batter like the rain Shaken from windtossed yellow
 wheat. o first ripe day of autumni ' . o wind, and light, and cool, high
 clouds, o smell of corn leaves ripening! 1t is so sweet to lie here, dumb and
 rapt With wordless weight of ancient
 scenes and suns, Of unremembered millions of autumn
 days
 Filled with the wonder of . million
 vanished years, Wonder of winds and wood and waters The smell of ripening grains and nuts, And the joy of sunset rest from toii In rude, small fields, in dir1 ancestral
 days. H.n,n c,r,s,a
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-06

perience in staging musical shows and his records of success over the big time circuit prove that as a comedian and fun maker he is second to none. His present organization, long plan ned by him, is intended to be a per manent thing throughout New Eng land.
 The Musical Follies is a bright and snappy plot and as for laughs and musical numbers go it is just full ti the brim.
 There are twenty people in the cast, special stage settings are used and many beautiful costumes will be dis played. There will be but two shows daily at 2.30 and 8 o'clock. The prices will be: Matinee 10c and FOG; evening 10c. 20c and BOG. Reserved seats for any evening performance are on sale at the box office and the Au- ditorium hotel every. day from 10 a. m. to D, m.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-06
S. +. BROWN ........ Auctioneer
 AUCTION
Auctioneer

at the Holmes place, owned by S. Pa1ey, situated five miles from Col chester and five miles from Yantic, on the Norwich turnpike road,
 TUESDAY, NOV. IA,
 at 10 a. m.,
 farm of 385 acres, consisting of 60 acres wood and timberland, 125 acres of clear pasture with brook and spring water all year, and 200 acres rich soil, 40x100 feet, in A-1 condition with run ming water to each trough, cement floor, iron box stalls, manure carrier, etc.; 1 horse barn, in best condition, 2 new chicken houses for 1000 fowls, 1o-room house in Al condition with running water, etc.; also the following personal property: 48 head of cattle, including horses. consisting of 2S cows, new milch. mostly Holstein cattle, g heifers two years old. heifer one year old, heifers six months old, heifers three months old. l Holstein registered bull three years old. 8 horses. between 60 and 70 toms godd well cured hay, about 90 tons oat straw tons of green rye straw, contents of sf1o 14x40 feet, chinery. fooiJ, harnsssess, dump cart cart and other artfcles too numerous to mention; also several thousand feet of chestnut framing in ali sizes. If said day Is storWE. Bale next fair day,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-06

Danbury-Members of the D. A. R. chapter were enthusiastic over the splendid travel paper on Holland read at the last meeting by Miss Maria White Averill, who pictured in words that glowed with realism and brought graphically before her hearers the bright co1ored, quaint Holland country which she visited in 1918,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-06
FOUND LYING DEAD
 ON KITCHEN STOVE
Mrs. Samuel Clega Discovered ky Grocsr's Clerk to Whom She Had Earlier Given Order.

Mrs. Samuel Clegg was found dead in her home on Railroad avenue on Saturday morning about eight o'clock by Edward Peltier a clerk, in Dearr- ley and Clark's store. Death was due to heart failure. Mrs. Clegy was seen out Saturday morning. She went to the post office from which point she went to Dearnley and Clark's store and gave an order. She then went home. When Edward Peltier deiiv-
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-06
Election Returns at Y. M. c. "A.

c. A desiring to make 1t pleasant for the friends of the association, has ar ranged to have the election returns in Association hall on Tuesday evening and 1t will be a pleasure to welcome both ladies and gentlemen on this oc- casion. Music and refreshments will be furnished tn an and largo num- ber is expected Access to the hall will be easiest by way of the Church street entrance. Admission is free to all -------- --e---+-.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-06
AT THE AUDITORIUM
Everything In Readiness for Phil ott and His Musical FoIIies Today.

John J. Quigley presents Phil ott md his Musical F,o1lies who win open heir engagement at the Auditorium ng to big business. Mir. Ott has sur lounded himself with an unusually trong company. with Mattie Quinn as lis leading woman and cortierre of lretty girls that cannot only sing and lance but can make a lot of fun be-
 ss. Mas ossnas .hsus.naany-yssrs.o .ofs ss-
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-06
What Is Going On Tonight

Vaudeville and Moving Pictures at Auditorium Theatre.
 Motion Pictures at Breed Theatre.
 Vaudeville and Moving Pictures Ae the Davis
 Court of Common En,snoii meets fn Council Chamber. ,.5.s. [ Themes Union, No. 1s7. U.. B.. 4f G and !. of A. meets in Carpenters Hall : Norwich Aerie, No. 307. Y. O. E. meets in Eagles Hall.
 Ladies' Auxiliary, Div. No, 1a, IA. O. H. meets in Foresters' Hall
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-06
TAINTED
Claudia Pepron, 7, sstruoJe hy Moosap Automoblls and kilisd-Parssh Sup per Attended by Over 46o-Mrs. Samuel ciegs Found Letng Dead on Kitchen Stoee-Oonfsvenos of the Six Churches Wednesclay.

Claudia PerT0n, the year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Per- and killed by a large touring car own ed by E. N D1puis of Mocsup, and operated by his son, Lionel Duputs, Saturday afternoon at about 5.16 os- clock. The accident occurred at the railroad crossing on Railroad aye at the crossing at the time and say that the accident was unavoidable and that the driver of the machine did his utmost to avoid striking the child.
 The child, with an older sister. was returning from the store and they were crossing the street. The ma chine was coming up Railroad avenue at a moderate rate of speed and the driver saw the children. The younger sister ran across the street and when she reached the center and saw the machine coming, in a bewildered state she turned and ran into the path of the oncoming car instead of cortin- uing straight across. The child's head was struck by the fender and she was thrown upon the rails on the cross ing.
 and rush in the path of the car, he pulled the emergency brake and stop ped the car within few feet of where the child was struck.
 When the girl was picked up her head was badly crushed but she was still breathing. She was rushed to her home but died before it was reach ed. MT Dupuis was at once notified and the local authorities of the acci- dent and Coroner A. c. Bill was sum- moned. 1--f fi7f4 't
 The driver was much grieved and did all in his power to help the in iured child. He has been careful driver and has never figured in any accident. The automobile was going at about 10 miles an hour at the time.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-06

Figures presented in the August 14
 issue of Himely's Sugar Review indf- cate that Cuba's sugar production in
 the present year will be somewhat in excess of the estimate of 3,00O.o tons that has been the consensus of opinion of experts, and will surpass by approximately 500,000 tons the largest previous production.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-06

Relieving that mountain climbing develops the nerves as well as the muscles, a Philadelphia physician di- rector bs>. his pupils climb the sides of quarries.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-06

The United States Geological Sur vey has available for distribution its annual statement on quicksilver in 1915. The output in the United States during the year is given as 21,038 fasks of 75 pounds each, valued at $1,82 ,912.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-06

A new cover for milk pails is So shaped that it serves as a funnel and strainer during milking and also haa a protected spout for pouring out the contents.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-06

The Spanish government has taken possession of and will control the ex- p1oitation of important platinum de- posits discovered in the extreme southern part of the kingdom.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-06

A golf bah to which is attached a small parachute to retard it's flight, has been invented to enable players to practice strokes where room ta limited.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-06

During a recent tour of the Cana dian Northwest the Duke of Con- naught was made a chieftain by the Indians of the Province of Alberta.