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Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-16
POETRY.
What Grandpa Says.

My grandpa says that little girls Are net supposed to know About the battles of the war And all their tales of woe" He says: ITO stir up grief is like Continuing the strife, And that we'd better think about The pleasant things of 1ife.' TO show respect and love-" he says, sFor those who fought and died In honor of their native land Should be our Nations pride" And that "the G. A. R. who sleep In green beds, over there, Enjoy, spread OCT their quilts of
 ffow'rs
 A counterpane of prayer" '-our wars been fought for fifty years, He says, "and should be ended And loves and hopes and joys and
 fears
 Of North and South be blended" The Old Guards tired of wars, guess; fMy gTandpa's seventy-seven): They're mastering out of earthly ranks And marching on toward heaven. 'Memorial Day." he says, should be For sunshine, flowers and cheers;" That ''veterans-alive and dead Have seen too many tears;" That ''children's children's children of That army meath the sod Can be depended on to fight CR need be) under God" a think 50, tool I think if we Prepare too much for trouble. That when it comes, as like as not, We'll get 1t more than double. Grandpa wants peace and so do all Old soldiers, and that's right; But if harm comes to Uncle Sam The whole Grand Army'll fight.
 Joe Kerr. Franklin, Pa.
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Versailles
Eire-DaY.

Dear Uncle Jed: I am going to write about Fire Prevention Day, the 9th
 of October.
 We wrote compositions and read them alond and our teacher told about the accident of the Chicago Fire. They
 often destroy the soil so nothing will
 grow.
 The way lots of fires are started is hy careIessness. Hunters or people oIt in the woods for q picnic often leave fires burriae, others drop match es that are half lit, others cigar
 sturaps, cigarettes, or. perhaps, some lit ashes. Fire not only does damage. but lives are lost. People should. be more careful. Fire does a lot of harm. Tn one case a woman on 2 rainy night in a little town. known as Chi caeo, went to the barn carrying a lan- teCln put ii down behind the COW. The COW got frightened at noise and kicked. The COW kicked over the lan- tern and it exploded and set the barn on fire and the whole town of Chica- go was burned. MILDRED WEAVER. Na0SH aId DpDof
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-16
Ladies' Dress.

Gabardine in a new shade of grxAn. with pipirIgs of matched satin, Wctfa be nice for this. Brown taffetas with dull blue trimming. would also be goo6 The back and fronts of the waist have added panels. and the neck edge Is cut In square outline. The sleeve Is efcFs fitting from elbow to wrist. The Stslft has back and front panel sections anu full haring side gores.
 The pattern is cut in six sizes: Sl, 3S, 40, 42 and A inches, bust ne1Surk. It requires 7-S yards of 44-inch rAk- terial for 3s-inch size. The sHtft measures about 1-2 yards at the feet.
 A pattern of this illustration mnkled to any address on receipt of 10 ceHts in silver or stamps. s.
 Order through The Bulletin Company, Pattern Dept, Norwich. Conn.
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Canterbury
His Return.

In city the station was getting crowded. The busy crowd drew to- gether when they heard the train com ing. In q few minutes the train stop ped and all the people got out. The last person to leave the train was a gentleman, well dressed. and his suit case soon brought porterS around him. Amongst the people he attracted was a small boy saving very timidly,
 Please, sir. may I carry your bag ?"
 The boy was about ten years old; his suit was old. but clean.
 The stranger gave him his bag and bade him follow. When tlfey reached the boarding house he handed the boy three shining quarters. The lad seem ed surprised and said: "Oh, sir, ex- cuse me. but you gave. me seventy five cents" -
 The stranger seemed surprised and 1aughingly said What is your name ?''
 Bob Cray" was the answer.
 The strangers face turned pale; and he said: ob-Bobbie-where do you live ?''
 .->"One hundred twenty-five Pine street" answered the lad.
 The stranger disappeared and left Robbie alone.
 When he. reached home his mother asked: Robbie, where have you been
 Mrs Gray bade Robbie have his sup per and then she could hear his story The meal was disturbed by a knock at the door.
 Robbie jumped up and was soon at the door and recognized the stranger
 When Mrs. Gray went 10 the door and met the gentleman they both cried: "John'-"May"
 Later in the evening the happy group sat by the window and Mir Gray told them the following story.
 Eight years ago we were poor, Bob bic. could not afford to give my wife and baby a comfortable home so went to Chicago to make my fortune Having been successful in Chicago decided to return to my wife and child whom I dearly loved Somehow I was detained by important business. When I returned I could not find you. To- day I came back here to look for you and here I have founI you. Robbie hugged his father, then his lmotfler, and it was no longer sad days they, spent together. but happy peace full ones.
 MIRIAM GORDON, Age Il
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GRANDPA'S PICNIC.

Papa and Mamma Morris had gone on three months trip to Europe and that was why Hattie was at grandpa's for the fall months.
 Several of Mattie's cousins lived with Grandpa Morris There were Ed na, Phil and Dana, the twins, and the dearest little baby girl Daisy, so that with the addition of Hattie there was quite a lively family
 Good morning." said grandpa one morning as the children were on the way to breakfast. This is a beautiful gay. wonder how many of my little Iamlly would like day in the woods with me? I want to gather some leaves for the garden and I would like little help" eE7-@
 Oh, grandpa, that would be jolly; well all go if we may" said Dana.
 Gooo! I'll give you half an hour 10 get ready" and in just thirty min utes five bright and smiling children were waiting for grandpa in anticins | tion of happy day Soon the team drove up to the door and they were about to start when grandma brought out a basket and slowed 1t away under the robes | What merry ride it was! They soon reached the woods, and all work l ed with will until bag after bag wa 6 l 1llled to the brim anf securely packed Tn the back Of the wagon. Then the 1 children danced and ran races, around l and around, till if was a wonder they dld not tumble over the logs and stumps round about but they were used to such playgrounds so no such calamity took place.
 Then the grand feature of the daS l lunch, was announced and there was scurrying after the lunch basket Ir l It they found sandwiches, cookies fruit and marshmallows, these they spreaf on rock in the field near-the woods
 The ooys kindled q fire and toasted the marshmallows. What fun,
 Matte burned her tongue and Edna her fingers, but they didn't mind. anc after all they had such merry time | they forgot how late it was unti grandpa told them it was time to et home
 When they reached the house the, | were met at the door by gran:,,na wht ushered them into the dining room l they were tired and hungry and ca ger ly followed her, but at the threshol5 stood transfixed at the sight before Ithem. @ 17 -
 The table was spread with a. boun l teous feast; crisp rolls, crimson ieilie. buried in frothy cream, and heaps O other dainties were in the temptins array which their sparkling eyes rest ed upon. Is Y .s , I "oh! gasped Matte at last, l"pre E. "Chicken," said Phil @ .ffs
 Sponge cake" cried Dana '& sa
 Wasn't grandma good" said Edna
 They were soon se9ted and the. goo, things rapidly disappeared.
 "Oh. isn't this jolly! We want t go with you again and again, grandpa
 said the children when bedtime cain and they tade him good night
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Mir. Squirrels Home.

These are the busy days for MT. Squirrel. He is busy providing for the long winter days when he will be un- able to set out. Ii you chance to see a squirrel these days, you will notice that, he Is very busy. His little jaws aFe filled with nuts, and he is jump ing from tree to tree. to deposit his nuts.
 One day as I was walking in the woods, collecting pretty leaves, I mo- ticed a hole in a tree. It was large enough to put my hand in. Thinking that 1 might find something curious, l put mya hand in and felt around. 1 could not reach very far. but 1 found q great quantity of nuts stored neatly on one side. and a pile of leaves on the other.
 l was very much interested in this little home, for l had never seen one before. While l was looking about l was not conscious of the fact that the owner of this little house was watch ing me in a nearby tree.
 ESTHER BRESS, Age 13.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-16
'WIDEAWAKE STORIES
THE GUESSING PARTY.

On certain day teacher in one Of our suburban schUols had a hard task to keep the minds of the children on their studies, and several times was on the verge of dismissing them to save the classes from utter disgrace. And whst do you suppose the reason Of ell this inattention.- could have been? We'll, will tell you. One of the girls was to. have party that evening to which the whole school had been invited, and their thoughts were so bent on the coming event that but little space was left for anything else. It was, however. not to be an ordi- nary affair, but guessing party as each guest was to represent something a book, word, a vegetable or any thing in fact, and. the more original the better.
 There were to be two prizes, one for the best and one for the poorest guesser. Ail were eager for the first prize, of course, and many novel ideas had been worked out in their costumes. The afternoon session of school was over at last and there was a fiutter of excitement as they hurried to their respective homes to make ready for the evenings fun. '
 The guests began to arrive early, and as tEey entered the parIor all were given 8 pencil and card on which they were to write the names of those
 
 represented. s- ->4
 There was constant ci1attering and laughing over the amusing display and the difficulty they were having ir guessing the correct names.
 One girl caused much merriment walking around with large potato ir each hand and looking extremely wise This seemed hard one to guess, but finally voice piped up: T have it; it's a commentator which, of course was correct. So much to begin with.
 Another had attached to string 2 . turnip, which was another puzzler, but was finally guessed as cant be- beat (beet)." ~---
 plant pot filed with earth or which rested two dice was found to bt Paradise on earth"
 birch rod WAS; of course ''reminis. cences of youth A boy carrying z match on tray represented the Lamp lighter.
 These were a few examples of tht representations T.and uere were man, more. ali unique in EiIe extreme.
 Screams of delight and clapping O hands accompanied .each guess. Ffnall! all were duly made known ahd a wet little mite of a girl captured tho frs prize. while the prize to the poores guesser lad to be ai9iued among thre' who did not sueceed in naming any O them. @T' 9tz f.
 After the prizes were awarded al were invited into the dining room where long table was spread witt everything niGe los eat. The childfel were given a box of candy to talk home with them and all expressed Themselves in favor uf another guess lng party to be held during vacation week. 7sa
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Mansfield Depot.
A True Story of a Girl.

Dear Uncle Jed: Once there were four little girls that lived in a big, oare house in the country
 They were rich in everything ex- father and mother who was never too tire.i 10 help them in their studies, or watch them in their games. One Of the little girls was named Louisa She was a strong little girl and could run long ways without getting tired.
 After the girls had helped their mother with the work and helped her sew they went to the barn which was a very big one. and played games. 1 One of the games Louisa liked to i play was Jack and the Bean Stalk" "
 They put a ladder up to the hay-ioft 1 and tied a pumpkin vine around 1t | For the giant they had a pillow with
 paper bag for the head.
 | When the little girl who was Jach | cut the pumpkin vine, the giant came | tumbling down. l There was one thing that troubled
 Louisa very much. That was to. set her dear mother work so hard. Sht did all she could to help her. but sht couldn't do much.
 Louisa was now a big girl, so sh' went away to get as much money a: paper and sewed for people. All thu money she got she sent to her par ents, but she did not get much. But at last Louisa's wish came true One day a publisher came to her ant asked her to write a book. She sait she would try, for she always triet to do things.
 She thought of her sisters and tn, nice times they hadI So she wrot' about it. She named the book, Lit tie Women" Everybody liked it ant she got lot of money for it. Sh' sent one of her sisters to- Europe t study and had hired woman to d. the work for "her mother. She gav' her father some books and a lot O money. p
 CHRISTINE BURD1CK.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-16
THE WINNERS OF PRIZE BOOKS.

1-Martha Haraey, of Uncasville- The Little Merchant
 2-Edna Lozensk, cf Colchester - The Great Disma1< Swamp. S-LoIa Ladd, of Canterbury-The Camp Fires on the Wolf Patrol.
 4-lrene Mccarthy. of Norwich - The Yankee Middy
 5-Mary Zezalowesz, of Fitchville- In Camp on the Bis Sunflover
 6-Allan V. King, of Stoprs-Witf Trapper Jim in the North Woods.
 7-Gladys Thompson, of Mansfield Depot-Phil Bradley's Snow Shoe
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UNCLE JED'S TALK TO WIDE
 f AWAkES

We eat candy without ever thinking that 1t was eaten by children when Europe was a wilderness and all the great nations were confined to Asia.
 And it has been called candY~.fo thohsandS of years dnly wien the world was young and Europe and the new world were little known it was spelled Khanda and it is one of the few wor'ls which has yutlasted nations and been borrowed by modern peoples to designate sugar confe2tions
 What American boys and girls call candy the English children call
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-16
LETTERS. TO UNCLE JED.
A Story Ahout soerat.s.

Dear Uncle Jed: Socrates was a very wise Greek. He lived in Athens He spent his time going around in the market place, or at gymnasium, asking people young and old questions. He kept asking people how good people should live and if they didn't answer he would ask more until they went away angry. In this way So- crates made many enemies.
 After while Socrates enemies ac- scused him of being a wicked man. They tried him before the Athenian court and condemned him to death. He was tried before eight judges. but they would not believe him. Then they made him drink a cup of poison hem lock which he did after telling them how a good man should live
 FLORENCE BROWN, Age H.
 Norwich
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covered over with sailcIoth. Nearby a Till trickied through the sward that looked like a. carpet. There were trees all around them. ..a' fz@
 tea kettle hung on a crooked piece of iron. Two old gypsies sat crouch ed by the fire. gossiping over their ev- ening cup of tea.
 A tlievish looking dog lay near, too There were two or three children ly- ing on straw in the camp. A couple of donkeys were grazing in the lane.
 The younger gypsies were dancing to the music of 9 fiddle played by a man with peacock feather stuck in his hatband.
 Your little niece,
 FLORIDA REEL, Age II.
 Versailles
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His Rabbits.
Jewett City.

Dear Uncle Jed: I think the Wide Awakes will like to know about my white Angora rabbits. We have two white, and so cunning. Some times they stand on their hind legs and eat out of my hand. They have pink eyes and when frigrtened look like little balls of fire. When the dog comes near them they will make an awful noise with their hind feet on the ground I have had my rabbits shut up in pen, but now I am going to let them run for they will have moTe of a good time running and playing How they will jump and bound in the ROGER B. MINER North Franklin.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-16
The Arab and the Pearls.

An Arab once lost his way in the desert and was in danger of dying of thirst and hunger. After straying about for long time he came to a fountain of water, where the travellers in the desert were in the habit of stop ping with their horses and camels to drink.
 He saw lying upon the bank 2, small leather bag. God be praised!" he said as he took it up. there may be dates or nuts inside and I shall have something to eat as well as SSSer to drink"
 In his hope he quickly opened the bag: but as soon as he saw what was inside he said with sad voice: Alas! They are only pearls.'
 MARTIN DELINSKY, Age 13.
 RoZra hville
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AppIe Day.

On Friday, Nov. 3. 1916, at our school we had Apple Day.
 One of the children had charge of the program and almost everyone had a piece to speak.
 One of the girls played the yictrola which we received from the book club.
 Two contests were The Apple-paring Race and The Apple Race. Upon some strings were apples. You had to have your hands in back of you and try and get the apple with your mouth.
 After that the girls made some fudge and passed it around.
 Then we went home.
 b ALLAN V. KING, Age IS.
 StOrrs "f
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-16
Girls Dress in Oue-niece Style NftA Sleeve in Wrist or Elbow Length.

Brown salatea, with trim ming ot checked .gingham., CT blue serge. with red poplin for collar. and cuffs, would overlaps the left at the closing. The fuIIness of the dress is held by belt: and comfortable in either length.
 The pattern is cut in five sizes: f, (. 8. 10 and 12 years. It requires yards of 44-inch ma terial for q 6-yesr size A pattern oe this illustra tfon naited d to any address on receipt of 10 cents Order through The Bulletin Company, Pattern Dept. Norwich. Conn.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-16
 Sto,r1rs
One Summer Day.

One summer day, while walking through the woods, I thought heard sound, and on looking downj saw a dear little bird lying on the ground, wounded. I picked it up and found it it's wing.
 I took it home. wrapped it up in a soft piece of cloth. and bathed the wounded wing every day for about a week
 When it was well I let it fly away. I was very happy to think that saved the little bird. I think everyone Should help a poor dumb animal if they can.
 t EDNA LAzINsK. Age 10. {.
 Colchester.
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Rules for Young Writers.

1. Write plainly on one side of the paper only. and number the oagcs. g Use pen and ink. not pencil. 2. Short and pointed articles will bs given preference. Do not Use over 2se words.
 q Original stories or letters only will be used.
 .. Write your name. age and ad- dress plainly at the bottom of the story.
 Address all communications to Uncle Jed, Bulletin Office.
 Whatever ycu arS-Be that! q Whatever you Say--Re true!
 StraightforwardlS act,
 Be honest-in fact,
 Be nobody else buS you.''
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Baltic.
! Thistle Pineushion and Flower
 Sachet.

Sachet.
 Thistle Pincushion-Green velvet, heilotrope silk floss, green covered wire, and small piece of green satin ribbon are all that is needed for this pincuShion.
 The calyXes are of green velvet tightly stuffed and bound across in checks with stout green floss. The pompoms of heiiotrope floss, which suggest the blossoms, are made by winding a card one inch wide with the floss, then run a piece of the floss un- der the strands on the card. Tie tightly together at one edge and clip the other edge, fluff out the strands with a pin, and clip off ends which are too ragged.
 The stems are green covered wire tied with green ribbon. Stick the calyXes full of pins.
 The Sachat is male entirely of rib bon, any color desired. Satin ribbon makes the prettiest petals twelve or fourteen being used iE this sachet. The ribbon should be two inches wide and five inches long for each pe:ai One on the wrong side, so that when it is turned il forms a point, and the other end is plaited into the center, which has for a foundatfon a small piece of crinoline. A butt0nInold three-quarters of an inch in diameter is covered with the ribbon, and yellow stamens sewed to the under side so that they form a fringe around the button. This center is then attached ta the center of the petals, and Q flat four-inch asQua re sachet of wide Ribbon is seweo to the under side. The stamens may be pur- chased where paper for artificial flow CTS are sold.
 I hope the Wide -Awakes will be as successful in making these as I was MARTHA HARGEY, Age F. | UncaSville.
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Led As.ray.

Our Johnny was an angel
 Who never told a lie, Or soiled his clothes or. skinned his
 nose,
 Or swiped the new laid pie, Until he was corrupted
 You sec he's but eleven Misled by that most dreadful brat Next door. who's all of seven.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-16

Saybrook.-willie Coulter, who is in the mines outside of White Oak, New Mexico, writes home he had a great weeks trip on the mountains. and was held up by a snow storm a few days The party carried home a big bear eight wild turkeys. three deer and numerous small game He expects to arrive home here for the holidays.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-16
Cat Plays With the Chickens.

Dear Uncle Jed: I live on a farm. EI like the country My brother and sister and I go to school on Pautapaug Hill. I enjoy the Wide-Awalze cir cle very much.
 We have a cat, that plays with the chickens. He runs after them but does not harm them
 FRANCIS McGRATH. Age 8. North Franklin
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His Little Cat.

Dear Wide-Awakes: I once had a little cat. He was white and yellow One day he became sicK and died. My father put him in Q. bag and threw him in the river. I felt very sorry for him. I did not see hisn any more He used to eat meat and drink milk He used to go up stairs and lool; for rats.
 ERNEST -LAFRENIERE.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-16
A shinina ExampIs.

It is said that books carry dfse1ea germs because they are read by ali sorts of persons. We may regard tAt example of the absolutely sanftxfS publication.-LouisviI Courier J6tif- nal
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A Gvpsy canp.

Dear Uncle Jed: am writing to you about a, gypsy eneampment.
 It was a gypsy encampment consist ing of three or four cabins. The cab ins were hoops stuck in the ground,
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Co1chestl
Bruno.

Rruno was the name of large New Foundland dog owned by poor fam
 ily who lived in the Alps, and was the
 most noted dog for miles around. When there was a snow storm in
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Trail.
 s-ivy Fisk. of Springfeid. Mass The Bradley Mountain Boys.
 Winners of prize books living in the city may call at The Bulletin bus mess office for them at any hour after 10 a. m. on. Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-11-16
The Gulf Stream.

There is a river in the ocean. Tn the severest droughts it never fails, and in the mightiest floods it never overhows.
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STORIES WRITTEN BY WIDE
 AWAKES.
A Walk Throuoh the Moods,


 Last Saturday afternoon couple of boys ana I were walking through the woods. The two of us largest boys were carrying guns. I had only a little 22 calibre rifle, but the other boy had a double barrel shotgun.
 While we were walking along the other boy saw a squfy1el running along a rail. He shot at it, but did not kill it. We all thought he killed it. He didn't, though.
 We looked all around, but could not find it.. The other boy gave he his gun and I gave my gun. to him. II was the first time I ever shot a shot gun. I was in front of the other boys I saw the same squirrel run up 8 chestnut tree. Putting the shotgun tc my shoulder, I fired at the squirrel but did not kill it.
 We diJ not see any game that day After a little while we came to a bar way and there stood a very large buck deer. He had very large antlers. He was standing and looking right at us As we came nearer he went running through the woods. Then we weni home with sad hearts because we die not, get any game. On our way home we ssIw many pretty leaves, and we got many large chestnuts.
 RALPH OLSEN, Age 13.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-19
ALMANAC FOR TODAY

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