Norwich bulletin., 1916-01-01

For the legitimate drama new and surprising evolution in the taste of theatergoers is presaged. Success for serious plays instead of the merely. frivolous is predicted. A tragedy is foreshadowed among the big produc- CTS. A partnership of the first inn portance will be broken, either by death of by quarrel. Producers who have large investments are warned of sudden and unexpected events which danger of serious bodily injury to one of the younger men who has made a great personal success.
 Owners and managers of theaters are forewarned of fire or catastro- phe, possibly between May 1 and May g. This is likely to be somewhere in the west or south. This period and the end of June are unlucky, as there may be a severe loss or bankruptcy for a theatrical manager. There is a sign also read as indicating a demonstra- tion or riot in a place of amusement prominent man may die or be as- sassinated. The summer may bring i'll luck for actors, especially those who are engaged in the moving pie lures. Accidents on the water or in motor care are probable. A wreck where many may be lost is foretold for June 26 or August A. A divorce suit which will create an extraordi- nary scandal because it affects many prominent persons is prognosticated.
 Bad Outlook for Woman Suffrage.
 Woman suffrage is likely to meet many obstacles in 1916, as conditions affecting the campaign for political equality are adverse. A sensational setback or active treachery on the part of politicians probably will cause a scandal which will produce a libel case against prominent writer or scientist. Changes in leadership and in campaign methods are likely.
 Hospitals and charities should greatly benefit. The new year will bring many demands upon all philan- thropic organizations. Churches will engage in new humanitarian move ments, and there will be a tendency toward the restoration of a living faith and the harmonizing of science and religion.
 Reforms will include the reorganiza- tion of procedure in the legal world, improvements of courts and the speeding of many forms of litigation. Prisons will occupy much attention, and the treatment of convicts will be radically improved.
 With the awakening to a knowledge and consciousness of the occult world and a new interest in regard to the psychological and subliminaI condi- tions, there will be extraordinary inn aginative work in art, music and lit erature. The coming of the superman and superwoman will be heralded Industrial Unrest and Casualties. In connection with the labor trou- ble, strikes and riots, many catastro- phes are indicated. Railroad accidents | and explosions are probable in the middle west. There may be serious trouble in the southeast (possibly in Virginia) which will stir the country. Fires and disturbances are probable in Washington, D. C., or near the nation al capital. New York city comes un- der an adverse rule from July to No- vember The figure is threatening for the safety of railroads and steamers. There may be strikes among long shoremen and railway employees. A tragedy on the water is forecast late | in May. This rule of the planets may tend to produce sudden reverses when conditions seem to promise peace and prosperity. A serious catastrophe ] long foretold to the principal city in the United States may occur before i next November
 The new year may add long rec | ord of deaths among artists musf- clans, actors and writers who have at tained high place. The close of ~ril- l liant careers will mark the begina Ing