Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-22

Employes of the S. N. E. T. com pany in the Putnam division will re- ceive their Christmas bonus checks today. Arrangements have been made for the personal distribution of the checks, so that each employe will have hand before p. m. The distribution to employees in the Putnam division will amount to several hundred dollars.
 No Ice South of DayviIle.
 Thursday brought the first ice storm of the season in this section of the state. Trees and wires presented a picturesque appearance. It was rather a peculiar fact, however, that the ice decorations did not extend below Day. vile. South of that the trees were dripping water
 Movies for Children.
 This afternoon at the Bradley thea ire comes the first of the children s matinees arranged under the auspices of the Parent-Teachers' association. Those in charge of providing special picture programs for the little folks have planned that the series of enter tainments will be specially selected and highly instructive.
 Rush at Postoffice.
 "Rush' was the watchword of the postoffice force during Thursday, when the Christmas tide of mail mat ter was flowing through in great quantities. The height of the flood s expected to be reached tonight and tomorrow. Postmaster Alexander G1l- man has laid careful plans for the prompt handling, distribution, delivery and despatch of the great quantities of matter that is being handled and ey- tra workers are on hand, that the pest service may be given.
 Christmas Party for Grangers.
 Officers of Wolf Den grange of tho town Of Pomfret have arranged for T Christmas party to be given on Wed neSday evening of next week. A sue- cial program has been arranged d.-Each member is to bring a gift, all of these gifts to be suspended from the Christ mas tree for presentation to some other member.
 Officers of St. John Baptist Society.
 The newly elected officers, to be in stalled Jan. [, of Council AT, Union St. John Baptist, are: President, Aired Robillard; vice president, J. J. Rivar.l; treasurer, Joseph Lapalne; secretary, Annie Dumont; doyen, Francois Bro deur; master of ceremonies, Victo: Auger.
 Members of the Third House.
 At the opening of the legislature Jan. this part Of the county will he represented by a delegation of per sons who are interested in legislative proceedings in addition to the, mem bers of the house and senate. 1Sh,s opening will be made the occasion of visits to Hartford by persons who are interested in candidates for appoint ments and those interested in legisa- tive matters pertaining to this sec tion.
 Congregational Christmas Exercises.
 The program for the Christmas ex. ercises Sunday evening at the Congrc- gational church is arranged as fo.- lows: Organ prelude; processional hymn, o, Come, All Ye Faithful; nynn, There Came Little Child to Earth: prayer, Rev. F. D. Sargent; scripture reading, Ruth Child; solo, The Vir- gins Lullaby, Gretchen sMaertens; the primary department brings white gifts: hymn, Angels from the Realm of Glory; junior department brings white gifts; quintette, Oh Little Town of Bethlehem; intermediate, senior and adult classes bring white gifts; hymn, Silent Night; reading, Why the Chimes Ring, Marjorie Mann; hynn, Hark, the Herald Angels Sing; sum mary of gifts; Doxology; closing prayer; benedtction.
 Many Walks Not Cleaned.
 Frederick Dumas, superintendent of streets, has called the attention of owners and occupants of buildings to the city ordinance requiring that they clear abutting walks of snow and this