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Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-11
NEW IDEAS IN MILLINERY.

Travelling representatives of millin-
cry houses are now out on the road
with Palm Beach styles, and Others
will start within the next week Or ten
days. Among the new features are
suede finished felts combined with
isere. Tagal straws embroidered or
braided with soutache, and cottons
and silks printed Or embroidered in
Paisley, East Indian and Roumanian
designs and colors. These novelty
straws and fabrics are used in con-
junction with the plain straws, in
Guiding Wenchow ar cocoanut effects,
hsere and Milan hemp.
The neckwear demand continues to
center on separate collars, especially
those made of fine sheer crepe. Bou-
doir caps are taking a prominent place
in holiday retailing.
Lace and embroidery houses report
that dress. waist and underwear
houses are showing more pro-
nounced incline ton toward the use of
theGe forms of trimming than in re-
cent seasons. The demand, however,
has not taken any particular form.
Dress-trimming houses are prepar-
ing their spring lines. In veiIings
there is general demand Of fair pro-
portion. Gloves continue scarce and
high, and buyers are anxious as to the
supply for distant requirements.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-11
WHAT MAJOR GENERAL SCOTT
THINKS

No question has come up to bother
this country in the past year or so
more than that of its proper defense
on land and sea. Different methods
have been advocated to add strength
here and there and there has been
some opportunity for testing some of
them out under the military plan
which was decided upon. This was
furnished by the mobilization of the
army and the state militia under the
liberalization plan, in meeting the
crisis which developed along the Mex
lean border.
What Major General Scott thinks
of the results of that plan is fur
nished in his annual report as chief
of staff when he declares that
More than ten per cent of 10000
guardsmen enrolled at the time the
militia was modified for border SER
vice, failed to respond to the call.
OF the remainder, 20 per cent. could
not pass the required test.
Forty-three per cent. turned out to
be raw recruits.
If the force had been raised to war
strength, rs per cent. thereof would
have been unready for many months
because unframed.
Within month and a half after
the call to the colors was issued, only
110,957 officers and men were on the
border out of 1896 mustered into
the service.
The total modified force was $1,000
below war strength; and more than
1000 below peace strength.
This shows that the chief of staff
is not only dissatisfied with the show
ing made but that he considers the
method of raising and maintaining an
army, such as this country needs, to
be wrong. He stands for universal
military training and he presents the
matter in such a manner that con-
gress cannot sidetrack it in the fu-
ture
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-11
RECIPES.

Italian Cutiets-Four ounces of
macaroni, orie small onion, one ounce
of margarine, herbs and seasoning to
taste, three ounces Of lentils, half
ounce of bread crumbs. Cook the
macaroni for twenty minutes in fast
boiling water. Chop the enon finely
and fry 1t to light brown with the
margarine. Add the lentiIs, previous
ly soaked with a gill of water strained
from the macaroni and simmer all to-
gether until the lentils arss.done. Now
mix in the egg, well beaten, the
crumbs, macaroni and seasoning, and
shape into outlets. If the mixture is
not stiff enough add more crumbs
Flour well and fry in deep fat.
Crunb Cake-This cake has the ap-
peas ance and taste Of much more
expensive one and is easily made. Mix
thoroughly, as for pie crust, one half
cup of lard. one cup of sugar, two
cups of flour and one teaspoon each
of Nutmeg, cloves and cinnamon. Set
aside one cup of this mixture. To the
remainder ad one egg, two tablespoons
of nolasses and one teaspoon CT soda
dissolved in one cup of sour milk Mix
wei and pour into = creased baking
pan; then over thae top crumble the
cupful of reserved. mixture. Bake in
moderate oven about thirty minutes.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-11
WELCOME GIFTS FOR THE NEW
BABY,

What host of levely things there
are to make for the new baby, and
the mother does so appreciate gifts
made by the loving fingers of friends
and relatives.
A white layette is always in good
TASTE but touches of color add a
charm. Pink is sanctioned for the girl
and pale blue is chosen for the boy.
A gift always welcomed is car
riage robe, either for summer or win
liner with crepe de chine, of einbroid-
cred linen or some soft tufted silk are
finished with lace plating and pos
sibly a cluster of the satin ribbon
flowers or large fat bow at one end.
Another welcome Sift is the little
morning wrapper made of padded silk
crepe. Mothers do not object to
gagSpents are frequently utilized as
first coats, they are so easily put on.
The assortment of pillows for the
baby cradle or carriage IS fascinating.
One can make use of all kinds Of
lovely bits of lace. embroidery, linen,
these. They may be square. long or
roEyid; just now the round ones are
particularly popular. For dressy &C.
casions, when the wee one is on par
ade, the soft pink or pale blue brocade
covered pillow with a large fine filet
a welcome adjunct Whatever the
shape chosen, these little slips of linen
sheer batiSte or net Ornarce nted with
Irish crochet, real Va1enciennes or
Venetian lace must be lined or put on
ove,Aa silk covered pillow Of down.
Among the other gifts in tee line of
equipment for the crib or carriage are
tho wells of sheer or coarse net to pro-
tect the baby from flies or mosquitoes.
The most attractive OF these is of the
square mesh net, with wreaths of the
Dresden flowers done III cross stitch
in the corners. When edged with an
limit alton f1iet lace and insertion under
which the narrow co1ored ribbon can
be run, the effect is charming.
The ordinary white net, finished
with lace around the edge. and clust-
ers of the satin flowers with the ros-
cites at the corners, make attractive
baby presents.
If one cares to put more time,
more stitches and possibly more ex-
Rense into the gift, there are fas-
chatting slips on the long dresses with
the old-time panel front, handsomely
embroidered. and to be used for the
christening robe.
One can make adorable linen bottles
which care washab bic with a lace GRO
cheted around the top and a tiny ros-
cite bow below the strap, which has
an embroidered design. Tie old-time
bottles crocheted out of the fuzzy
white wool with pink or blue borders
are never fashioned, and find a
happy place in the layette.
Bibs are important on the list of
baby requisites. Some Of these are
no more than f1lny bits of real lace
more practical style IS Of a fine white
DlQue with a ScallODad edge,
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-11

struggles to keep up its end In
the handling of the war orders which
were placed with 1t. but it has been
making a noble response and is now
in a condition to do more as is fndi-
Gated by the report from Toronto to
the effect that when the shell con-
tracts placed in this country by Eng
land expire from three to six months
after the first Of the year they will
not be renewed, because Canada will
be expected to fill them. This means
that Canada has been preparing for
this change and that a few months
more should put it in shape to meet
the demands, all of which is to the
credit of the neighbor to the north.
But that is not all that the, Domin-
hon has been doing. Great quantities
of food supplies have been drawn
from that part of the empire, but
even in addition to- that Canada has
enlisted and sent to Europe over a
third of million men, who have
taken part in some of the important
gagements on the western front. 1t
has fixed half million as its quota,
however, and from the manner in
which the men are responding there
is every reason to believe that 1t will
be furnished Thus Canada has not
been idle It has encountered many
big problems but it is apparently
meeting them and in a manner, which
cannot but make it proud of its ac-
complishments and sacrifices.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-11
OTHER VIEW POINTS

Automobiles killed % people in Con-
necucut in November, according to
UNOFFICIAL report. In the tsame period
automobiles killed As persons in the
city of New York. As compared to
Connecticut the mortality rate from
automobile accidents should be higher
in New York than in Connecticut, for
the reasons that trafIic Congestion
there is incon.parably more serious
and that the total population is mass
ed IN territory only fra ctionaily as
large as that occupied by the. people
of Connecticut The population of
Connecticut is less than one third that
of New York city. Obviously unless
we can keep our automobile killings at
least in the same proportion to those
in New York we are not making a
good showing. And since we have
almost half as many killings as New
York, despite the fact that our popu-
lation is only one third and traflc
conditions are infinitely better here.
it is apparent that the situation reeds
more attention than it is getting or
attention OF a different kind. Auto
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-11

cannot tell what is up there, and as
for the weather, / wouldn't know a
day ahead whether to put on a thin
shirt or a raincoat. I only know the
weather. as it is. or has been. SO I'm
not qualified to criticize the weather
man. Neither do want to. Now,
perhaps Mrs. T is one, who has been
hidden away in remote NoIuntown,
and thinks she can supplant these two
weather writer's. whose letters appear
occasionally. Perhaps she knows ex
actly (some women do) what kind of
weather we are going to have a week
from Friday. Let her come forth, and
inform US. 1t would save lots of trou-
BILE if We could only know. Anyone,
even myself. can keep track of the
weather as it is handed out to us, and
then compare it with the predictions,
and prove mistakes, for sometimes we
are fooled by the funny. old weather,
but 1 have yet to meet the person who
can vouch for what is coming. So,
If Mrs. T is a shark at it, let's give
her a chance to come forward and
let US know what we can depend on.
I'd like to know if next Sunday is
going to be pleasant, SO I can take
put my new car?
Perhaps when Mrs. T gets to be as
old as Horace Johnson Il don't know
about the Cloud Digger and he is
46 or so, I wonder if her mind will
be as clear and keen and in the same
condition to write the intelligent let
tiers that he favors us with. I know
him personally. to be a harmless,
good hearted, jolly and kind old man,
who wishes to see naught but good
done on this old earth, and if he has
a hobby of. gazing at the stars. and
makes mistakes occasionally. he is no
different from the many people we
come in contact with.
1t takes all kinds of people to make
a world, and all kinds Of letters to
fill UP the editorial column. l won
der what the next will be. At any
rate, I'll express my thanks for the
space 1 have consumed, and hope
haven't bumped anyone's head by my
remarks.
ANOTHER ONE.
Jewett City, Dec, 8, 1916.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-11
Erroneous Report About Norwich
Red Cross Goods.

Mr.. Editor: Having learned Of an
erroneous report relative to the dis
position of the goods sent by the Nor
wich Chapter of the American Red
Cross, for war relief in Europe, I beg
leave to make the following state
ment:
In the use and distribution of sup
plies for war sufferers. the American
Red Cross is governed by the requests
Of the chapter making the donation.
That the wishes of the Norwich chap
ter have been respected is evident, by
the letters of receipt, acknowledging
the arrival of those supplies.
One case of wooden hose was ship
ped to Italy, one case infants cloth
ing to Saloniki, for the Serbian refu-
gees, one case infants clothing to
France for Belgian refugees. The
remaining cases of hospital supplies
and hospital garments were sent to
the American Relief Clearing House
In Paris and thence distributed to
needy hospitals in France. These
shipments are all accounted for in
the testimonials Of gratitude from
Thiais, Pontasson, Paris. Rome, Sa-
loniki, ETC., which may be seen at any
time, upon the bulletin board Of the
local Red Cross headquarters.
CAROLINE r. PERKINS.
Secretary.
Norwich. Dec. 9, 1915.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-11
THE FACTS AND THE SOUND
LINES,

Ever since the Panama canal act
was passed, in which it was provided
that the ownership of water lines by
railroads should cease where there
was competition, it has been appre-
ciated what a hardship it would mean
to this section of the country if the
New Haven road was forced to di-
vorce its water lines. Protests have
been fled with the interstate COM
merce commission against such an
event by those who would be affected
thereby. There have been extended
hearings by the commission in re-
gard thereto and it is a significant
fact that it is the opinion of that
body that the continued ownership,
control and operation of the Sound
lines by the New Haven would be in
the public interest, notwithstanding
that the water lines of the company
compete with the rail lines between
the same points.
The commission nevertheless find
that their hands are tied. They have
no power under this situation to
abate the prohibition which is set
forth in the canal act but in recog-
milton of the interests of the public
and the harm which would be done by
forcing a separation, they make a
clear statement of the conditions in
their annual report and ask of con-
gress an enlargement of their powers
whereby they will be able to permit
this control.
Thus congress faces the fact that
the government body which has in
vestigated the situation finds the fed
eral action unjust and asks for the
right to correct if SI1ch haipp the
case it ought to require but little de-
liberation on the part of those in
Washington to do the right thing. The
commission certainly deserve the
power to do the right thing by New
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-11
SILK NET DURABLE.

more durable than tulle, come in ev-
cry color of the rainbow and every
shade of the colors. They have less
crisp airiness than tulle, but are very
lovely and so soft that they allow
great fuilness of skirt or fiounces.
Made over chiffon, they must he held
out by crinoline OF by a, petticoat, if
they are TO stand out; but many
women like fullness without exagger-
ated flare or silhouette width, and a
satin lining with enough satin frank
ly used on the outer part of the frock
to raise the slip from the rank of lin
ings, is often used in place of chif-
fon. A bit of plain color in substan-
tial material is, in fact, introduced up
on the outside of many of the filmiest
frocks.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-11
TO CLEAN WHITE. PAINT.

To clean white paint that has not
been vanished put upon a plate some
Of the best whiting, have ready some
clean, warm water and piece Of fan
mel. Dip into the water and squeeze
nearly dry: then take as much whit
ing as will adhere to it, apply to the
stantiy remove any dirt or grease.
Wash off well with water and rub dry
with a soft cloth. Paint thus cleaned
looks equal to new and without doing
the least injury to the most delicate
color. It will preserve tho paint much
longer than If cleaned with soap and it
does noe require more than half the
time usually occupied in cleaning.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-11
THROUGH THE BRITISH GORDON


1t was only a few days ago that
uneasiness was caused in certain Brit
ish circles over the raids which were
made upon the east coast of England
by several German torpedo boat de-
stroyers. 1t was increased when in
about 4s hours the same thing was
successfully accomplished at another
point on the same coast. 1t was not
in the damage that was done, but in
the fact that such raids could be
made without sighting British war
ship or encountering any opposition,
that so much surprise was manifest
ed.
Rather, however did others look
upon 1t as evidence of a poor protec-
ton of the coast as well as the main
tenance Of q weak blockade, in spite
of the fact that SO much has been
claimed for it. The enemy apparently
looked upon the raids as tests of the
British strength in the North sea and
the English channel. They may or
may not have verified their opinion IN
regard to it, but it is significant
fact nevertheless that within a COM
paratively brief period thereafter, a
German warship has succeeded in
evading the British Gordon and got
ten into the Atlantic for the purpose
Of preying upon shipping and trans
ports.
However humiliating this may be
10 the British it cannot fail to show
he alertness and activity of the enc
ny, and in a most glazing manner for
It is even admitted that while the
movement of the vessel in question
was known. 1t was mistaken for a
Dutch ship. This was of course a
rick of the raider. 1t had tested out
The weakness of the British blociad-
ng fleet. found it asleep on the deep
md taken advantage of its opportu-
dty.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-11

Sometimes when travelling or visit
bag and none at hand. If one can
procure any sort of a common towel,
a bag may easily be made. Fold the
towel in halves and sew up the sides
to within six inches of the top. Fold
the tops over outside and stitch
drawstrings, which may be of tape,
ribbon or anything that happens to be
at hand. Such a bag will serve its
purpose and can readily be converted
back to a towel when the need is
over
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-11

observe the laws we haVe.-Norwalk
Hour.
Whether there is principle OF free
speech involved IN this Waterbury
case or whether it is something deep
er which will have lasting effect is I
question. If it be only that this man
Mockus gravely doubts the biblical
stories of the whale and Jonah and
Adam and the apple and seeks &c give
light to an eager people the I'M utter
is simple. but if he is blasphenrer
who is threatening to undermine the
whole religious structure he should be
suppressed and by whatever laws that
the authorities can bring to bear.
We still have a large foreign efe-
ment in the population. of this coun-
try, credulous folks who are apt to
take as simple fact what the more
must be protected. Free speech must
not interfere with law and order and
those who set it at defiance should be
punished because their teachings are
apt to have considerable effect with
the neducated.-Meriden Journal.
The people of the city of Bridgeport
nave been denied the promised advan-
tages of a simplified form of local
government because of a ca1use in the
referendum act which was destined to
make APPROVAL impossible. The peo-
voted against a. similar form of local
government because they apparently
have no. reason to dislike OF distrust
the form of government they have at
present. In the one case, we have a
method of casting a popular vote
which makes an approval extremely
difficult, and, in tine other we have a
method which makes for the opposite
result. Between the two methods we
see that after all It is not the kind of
local government that counts so much
with the voter as what the public Of
f1cials do under the kind of govern
ment in existence. Cities want the
simplified form of government in the
hope that it will correct the abuses
which have sprung from the compli-
Gated form. A few want the simpli-
fled form because it promises better
results, but the great mass Of voters
are moved by other emotions. What
ever form of local government IS put
forward for popular consideration,
there should be no obstacles placed in
the way Of the referendum. The ma
jority of those voting should decide
the issue. Those who have not in
terest enough to vote ought not to be
given an undue influence in the re-
suit. This is by no manner OF means
minority COVER nment, except in the
imagination. If New Haven has oc-
casion to pass upon simplified form
of Government, it should be allowed to
do so with the end in view of having
those control who take the trouble to
vote.-New Haven Journal. Courier.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-11
HEALTH AND BEAUTY.

If a child's first teeth decay before
it is time to shed them they should
certainly be filled. In the first place
they are needed for mastication and
they assist tho formation OF the jaw
bone, they steer the second teeth into
their proper place and the second teeth
derive quite little nourishment from
the first Therefore, Child1 en- should
be taught to clean their teeth at a
very early age, as cleanliness prevents
decay.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-11
REFRESHING DRINK.

A most refreshing and neurishing
drink is made from half a glass of
sour cream, half a glass OF rich milk
and a pinch CT salt. Beat together
with an egg beaten until light and
smooth. Pour into a tall glass, over
the top put a thin coating of puiver-
lied nut meats, and over this a
scant grating of nutmeg. Served cold
with a couple of crackers, this makes
an appetizing light luncheon.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-11

Fer the woman in search of an IN
usual silk for her gown or a dis
tinutive lining for her handsome win
ter coat (and Innings are important
this seascn) there are new pussy will
low taffetas which will Just serve the
purpose. TheLdesigns are queer and
oriental-delightfull unusual. The
colorings are delightful. And as the
silks are forty inches wide they will
cut to advantage.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-11
PACK IN PAPER BAGS.

In travelling you can pack the great
est quantity of things in the heavy
paper envelopes used by the stores in
delivering wells, ribbons, lace and SO
on. Save all the available ones and
when preparing for a trip pack and
label these envelopes for stockings,
gloves, handkerchiefs and the like.
Things packed in this way can be
readily found when wanted.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-11

The girls bureau OF Cleveland, o.,
has received a state grant CT $4,000 a
year This is said to signify official
recognition of the commission of labor
and the state labor exchange system
under the direction of the girls bu-
reau as part Of Clevsland's industrial
commission.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-11
NOTES FOR TRAVELLERS.

There is nightgown designed es-
pecially for travellers who must spend
the night on the cars. 1t has q pocket
in which toilet articles may BE tuck
ed, and q big hood which, may be
rSNDed over disheveled eRsf for the
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-11

Add cup Of salt to one quart gaso-
line, shake well. Lay soiled garment
on plotting paper, wet cloth with mix
ture and rub garment.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-11
cANaDA,s CONTRIBUTIONS.

Canada has been no small contribu-
or to the war in Europe. 1t started
n at the very beginning with troop.
md supplies and it has been keeping
up ever since and in the meantime
has been preparing to do even
more.
The Dominion has been having it's
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-11

One or two peach pits added to the
jar Of canned or preserved peaches,
ADDS to tho favor of the fruit when
the can is opened.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-11

To polish aluminium make q mixture
of borax, ammonia and water. Apply
with a soft Cloth.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-11

Wash silk hanokerchiefs in tepid
water with little borax i'll it. Iron
while damp.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-11

To prevent suet from becoming
sticky when chopping. sprinkle it with
-four and chop it in cold place.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-11

Lady Fisher is one of the few Brit
ish women who possess the decoration
of the "Chefekat.''
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-12-11

Sifted wood ashes and mild soap
will give a fine polish to tinware.