Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-03
VARIOUS MATTERS

According to the records, last month was the dryest January since 1872. valsntinss ara the popular fayora week
 s state o Saa S5 Sen5o1 hss so aSsa damages
 Owners of gardens note that the recent mild weather has started some of the lilac buds
 The appointment of Joseph Smith to the Moosup post office has been confirmed at Washington
 chicken raisers have started their i'm cubators for the early hatch
 People fond of hshing will be obliged to postpone their pursuits as the law is on in all state waters until May I.
 The engagement is announced of Miss Phebe Harrison Wilcox of Ncank to Loren Lincoln Brooks, of Moodus.
 former Old Mystic pastor, Rev. A. H. Withey, has returned to Moosup from a vacation. much improved in health.
 The state board of pharmacy ex- arnined Tuesday at the capitol 25 junior drug clerks for senior drug clerk licenses.
 Charles IF. Brown of Warren street who started last week to visit the Panama Canal zone was expected to reach Colon on Wednesday, s At meeting in New Haven Sat- urday of the board of directors of the State Teachers association, plans were made for an active year.
 MT. and Mrs. Carl A. Lewis of Hampton announce the engagement of their daughter, Edith Palmer, to Earle V. Harrison of North Branford-
 Whist and dance, T. A. B. hall. Fri- cadets.-ady.
 BlacEzsmiths consider. this a dull winter, due to so many weeks of the fact that many owners of horses use neyerslips nowadays
 Documents relating to corporations were filed Tuesday in the office of the secretary of state by the Pequot Pa stock $5.000; certificate of incorpora- ton. . <
 This is St. BIaise day in the Cath which originated centuries ago in England. threats will be blessed fol- lowing the masses in St. PatriclSs church at ' and o'clock.
 While Mrs. Bela P. Learned was in charge at the Red Cross room the other day prosperous looking man who refused to give his name call ed and left $10 to buy material for the work which the local Red Cross members are preparing.
 Masses yesterday. the feast of the Purihcation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. were read in St. Patriclxs: church at o'clock by Rev; J. H. Brod- erick and at by Rev. P. J. Cuny. of the year were blessed.
 Members of tho Norwich Music as- sociation have been notified that, fol recital at Park church. there will be meetings March sth and April 3rd The May meeting, date not yet decided will close the musical year.
 The board Of control met at the capitol Tuesday and approved the publication of the report of the pub lie utilities commission, Bulletin No. 26 of the Geologic and Natural His tory Survey of Connecticut and the utilities commission book of rates
 Wednesday afternoon. Comfort cir cie of the Kings Daughters met with Mrs. William J. Kendall of Boswell avenue. ten members and three wis., itors being present and the vice lead CT, Mrs. J. H. Allen, presiding. After sewing light refreshments were served
 
 Invitations have been issued this week to 680 manufacturers and mem bers of chambers of commerce about the state to attend the Consumere' league convention at New Britain Feb. 3 and 10 under the auspices of the school board and chamber of com merce.
 In order to- get notes. bonds and that class of property exempt, it is necessary to pay to the state tax of four mills before March 1st. Warning IS given that the treasurer will de- cline to receive and exempt unless he receives the tax and the lists in good season.
 The Southern New England Tele- phone company directors reported of all kinds in Connecticut for the year was s.zs4, the total number of all kinds now in operation being 124.56O. or one telephone for each 9.8 of pop ulation.
 The next encampment of the Grand Army of Eonnecticut will be held in Guilford April 12 and 13. Guilford is the home Of the state department commander, Charles Griswnld. John F. Sake of Waterbury is being rnen- E toned as a candidate to succeed MT. GrisWold.
 At New London Wednesday In- spectors McGinley and Pennell re- leased four cases of what has been diphtheria from quarantine The houses concerned were fumigated and fully examined. This will reduce the number Of diphtheria cases in New London to 27
 George A. Perkins. U. s. A, for sev- eral years on duty at the New London recruiting station, has been honorably discharged and has secured employ ment with the Memorial Hospital a.s- sociatien. MT Perkins has been en- listed in the United States service 14 years. live in the Philippines. ntt tloLsTEfM BULL FOR