Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-05
ANNOUNCEMENTS
NORWICH MERCHANTS UNITE IN
 PLANS FOR MERCHANTS WEEK
Fares of All Out of Town Shoppers to Bs Refunded, May 1s to 2o-Prizes Amounting to $40 For Letter Writ CTS

8I ANENQUQGQH way To NO tA%CS | Amounting to $40 For Letter Writ CTS
 For fully a century the people of | Eastern Connecticut have looked to l Norwich as a trading center where all their merchandise needs could be sup piled, in varieties and assortmentsr not to be had in the smaller commit mites in whicn they reside. For number of years those who came to trade did so at considerable inconve- nience. That was before the time of the trolley. The journey was usually made in a horse drawn vehicle and the supplies purchased were brought home in the snme conveyance. It was & trip that was planned a long ways ahead and looked forward to with some pleasure and a great deal of apprehension.
 Better Conditions Now.
 But conditions have changed since our Puritain forefathers, in 1859, start ed the settlement that has since de- velCped into the market place of East ern Connecticut. Instead of the old fashioned slew method of travel which our ancestors were obliged to employ, Norwich is accessible by trolley and steam railway, thereby furnishing quick, safe and economical transporta- tion to the many thousands of people
  and the splendid transportation service enables the whole pleople of Eastern Come ctlcCt to take the fullest advan- tage of the many merchandise offe-- ings made. from time to time, by the Norwich stores.
 Norwich Merchants Cooperating.
 While Norwich merchants enjoy a steady business throughout the year. from out-of-town patrons, this Mer- chants Week plan was originated to formally recognize the close relations that exist between the merchants of Norwich, and those living without the city. and who favor them with their patronage. For the seven-day period, From May lS to 20, inclusive, practical iy all the merchants in Norwich are cooperating so as to be able to sell goods to these patrons outside of Nor wich at an expense. which will be no greater than though they lived right in this city. Tn order to accomplish this, all the progressive merchants ihave agreed to rebate fares to out-of- town patrons, from every section of Eastern Connecticut and Western Rhode Island. In a few days schedule VIII appear in the columns of The Nor wich Bulletin showing exactly how these fares will be rebated and the amount of purchase required to secure this rebate.
 A Thrilling High Wire Act.
 On several former occasions there has been a 'eNorwich Merchants Week" held along similar lines to this coming event, but on this occasion all past efforts are being eclipsed by the several committees who have in charge the arrangements for the Norwich Merchants Week" to be held May 13 to 20, inclusive. Aside from the re- batting of fares and the many special merchandise offerings there Is to be a rNrs scven-day period assigned for tb'1 trade event. Through the courtesy ~S the officials of the New York and New Haven road. permission was secured to use the large square adjacent to the Main street station where a great ag- sregation of unique and spectacular entertainments will be assembled for the amusement and instruction of the Merchants' Week visitors. Perhaps the most attractive feature will be tn thrilling high wire act to be given twice daily by the Great Calvert artist before the public today. Thi. sensational performance will take place on a wire stretched between two of the tallest buildings in the bus iness center of the city. So it can he seen that there will be something do. ing every day.
 S20 % Offered in Prizes.
 To add to the interest of the occa. sion prizes amounting to $20 will be offered for the six best reasons why it pays to trade in Norwich This amount will be divided into four priz. CT: S10 for the first, $5 for the second best and s3 and g respectively fol the third and fourth best articles. Thi, contest is open to every person fl Eastern Connecticut or Western Rhod, Island, with the exception of those con, nected in any way with Norwich Mer, cantle establishments. Those desirou, Of entering for these prizes shoulC write tho reasons plainly upon on, side Of the paper and be sure and sig their name and address. All commu nications should be addressed to N Eugene Smith, secretary, 90 Mail street, Norwich Conn. Three judge who will be selected from amongs those in no-way connected with Nor wich mercantile establishments vii pass upon the various letters and SC lect the prize winners and the name of the fortunate persons, together wit the prize winning letters will be pub llshed In the columns of The Norwic Morning Bulletin as soon after May 1 as possible. All letters to be con sidered must be mailed to the sec retsry not later than May 13th
 Date of Merchants Week.
 It has been suggested that the tim selected for Norwich Merchant, Week. namely, May 13 to 2O incIuSiv is the most opportune time of the yea to induce the ouS-of-town shopper fc come to Norwich as well as the bes time for the city trade, as every lint in every department will be complet at that time.
 Tn crder to bring the Norwich mer chants in touch with the people 'n th outside territory. a special edition ( The Norwich Morning Bulletin will h issued at a later date, fully expain ing in detail how the out-of tow shoppers can have their fares rebatet as well as showing by the many ad vantageous merchandise offerings ths no other city In Connecticut can com pare with Norwich as a. shopping cen ter in variety quality and prices.
 Norwich has the largest and fine' stores, the 1ivest organization of bus ness men. the largest, best, most va riea and complete assortments, in fat the latest word in economical shoppin ard it is expected that Norwich Mel chantg Week" with it's many attraC tive features will bring to the city tE greatest crowd of visitors ever see during a like period.
 THE COLONIAL.