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The broad ax., 1916-03-18
Romans and the Candle.

According to Plutarch, the ancient
Romans would not extinguish a can
die. letting it burn out instead. The
rea:on. he states. was that they con-
side FL fire an animal, for it needs
noUrishment, moves itself, grows with
aided food and when eXtinguished
gives Il gasp AZ if slain. The Romans
we're opposed to ending the life of so
Use. Il = creature. Probably they chang
ed t.ieir minds quickly respecting this
when Il house got afire.
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EXPERTS IN HOMES
What Does Household "EfflcIen-
oy" Mean to You?
MosTLYINDIWDUAL VIEWPOINT

!. =. RUNNING a Home Well or mex
pensiveIy or Easily, or Is IL, na..''
tbs Mental Attitude Women Maintain
Toward Their Special Work?
What is your idea of household en-
cheney? To every woman the pnia'o
means something different.
Perfect efficiency cannot be enIieiy
n matter Of book accounts, or time anu
labor saving devices-in fact, OF phys
zeal work. Efficiency Is as much a mat
ter of mental attitude as anything else.
Does this seem absurd to you on nrsI
thoughts? Think 1t over little Iui-
tber. and the more you think into IL
the less absurd 1t VIII seem
II has often been said that every Sill
gle thing I'm the universe has first been
built in mind before It has taken vlsi-
BILE shape. The buildings have peen
MANNED in architects minds; the
streets have been all thought out by
contractors; books, painting, music
all have had birth In mind first. 80
IL is with every one Of our successes,
It is said. The success is thought OF
long before it actually arrives.
Now let us go back to this question
of household efficiency being mental
attitude first and foremost. You may
bring ND in argument that a house
wife may think efficiently as much as
she likes, but If she has had no prac-
tice in running her home along the
most approved lines she cannot very
well put her thoughts into demonstra-
ton. You may say In proof that the
girl who has spent her time In busi-
ness office cannot be as practical
housewife as the girl trained in domes-
tic science no matter how efficient a
mind the former may have.
Your theory, If you follow this line
Of reasoning, as so many women do,
has some good points, but, on the
whole, is without backbone. AS mat
ter Of fact, the business girl very Of
ten makes a much better housewife
than the girl trained In all the homely
arts. The business girl brings bust
ness methods to bear on the running
Of her home. She has an efficient mind
and she uses 1t. For instance, she Is
quick to detect that many steps are
lost In going from icebox to stove or
from sink to china closet, and she
seeks a remedy at once, whereas the
home girl takes such things as a few
extra steps here and there quite as
matter of course and would never
think of trying to change things.
The woman of another type looks on
housekeeping as the most stupid thing,
to be hurried through and got rid Of
as quickly as possible. Still another
type IS fond Of one particular branch
Of Homework and neglects the rest Of
the work for its sake.
Now, how can such women run a
well organized home? They may have
all the practical knowledge on earth,
but their attitude toward housekeep-
ing is so very wrong that their homes
will never be efficiently managed until
they change their attitudes. When
they have learned to look on house
keeping as an all engrossing, scientific
study which requires all concentration
and interest they will begin to show
efficient results, not before.
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FOR THE CHILDREN
Many Things of Interest to the
Small Folk.
TWO PRACTICAL PATRIOTS.

How Brother and Sister In Oklahoma
Provided a School Flas-Why the
Ancient Romans Revered the Candle.
A Winsome Lady at Play.
In Oklahoma a brother and sister
Of ten and thirteen years, respectively,
got the idea from reading that the dis
trict country school ought to have a
flag. A mention of the need seemed
to call forth little enthusiasm, and SO,
keeping their purpose secret, they beg
ged some red, white and blue material,
cut and sewed diligently at spare times,
formed a correctly proportional BAN
ner a yard wide and four feet long
and, working one night by moonlight
until after II o'clock, without consent
Of the directors they cut, trimmed,
dragged and planted upright slender
pole nearly thirty feet tall and from
it unfurled the flag on halyard line
to the morning wind. The teacher and
scholars gathered later and and sang
'The Star Spangled Banner" and the
fiagmakers received a substantial re-
Enumeration as a surprise in turn from
the whole Philadelphia
Ledger.
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Cream of Beet Soup.

Materials: One cupful of beets well
cooked. one pint of mutton stock, two
teaspoonfuls of flour. two teaspoonfuls
Of butter. one pint of milk salt and
pepper.
Utensils: Two saucepans. fine sieve,
spoon and cup.
Directions: Cut the beets fine and
simmer in the mutton stock fifteen
minutes. Rub through sieve. Mix the
butter and -four and add to the NUT
ton stock and beet PURGE. Heat thor
oughly. stirring constantly. and add to
a pint of hot milk: season with salt
and pepper
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Frsshen eaby's Coach.

Quite often the upholstery Of baby
carriage becomes faded, worn or soiled,
but new cover can be made east
". Cut a paper pattern the size and
shape Of back and sides OF the carriage,
and make cover to at out Of white
pique or a natural colored linen. Bind
with wash braid and make button
holes along the edge. On the uphol-
ttery OF the carriage sew pearl buttons
and hutton. the cover on.
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A PRINCESS LOT
The Grand Duchess of Luxembourg
Is Closely Guarded.
REPORTED TO BE ENGAGED.

Barely Twenty one Years Old, the
Youngest Ruler In Europe, Marie
Adelaide Is Practically Prisoner In
Her Own Palace.
1t is reported that the young Grand
Duchess of Luxembourg will marry
soon, but the name of the fortunate
bridegroom to be is withheld.
Marie Adelaide is one of the most
pathetic as we'll as one Of the most TO-
mantle figures in the world today.
This pretty young girl, barely twenty
one years old, was adored by her pros
porous little country before the war
broke out. Today she is practically
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Styles In SIeeNes-

All the new tight bodices have long
tight sleeves. but on the picture blouses
there are sleeves which recall the leg
o'-mutton outline and also sleeves An
ished OF with voluminous frills of fine
lace or embroidered tulle. For morn
ing Diouses the simple bishop sleeve
holds its own bravely. For washing
olouses this Is the best of all sleeves.
1t Is as practical as it is becoming.
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Cinnamon Apples.

Core and wash six good sized tart
apples. Mix together three rounding
tablespoonfuls of sugar with one tea
spoonful Of cinnamon. Place the ap-
Piles In a baking pan with three table
spoonfuls OF water. Sprinkle over the
prepared sugar and bake tn hot oven
untfl tender. Serve hot or cold with
thick, sweet cream. : $50
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Miss Thaw on the Beach.

The Smilil.: ing girl in the picture
sees Il lit" - and somewhat pleas
cd I'll the camera man who caught her
~ ::,lc WIS Walking among the bath
he pS at ralm Beach. Fla. What
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FOR SPRING BRIDES.

Early Weddings Will Require This n
One Accessory.
One Of the dainticSt emblenS Of the
Easter wedding il brides bouquet
of lilies of the valley. The one pic
tured is exquiSitely set in sheaf Of
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Potatoes Stuffed With s....

Potatos bercy are raw potatoes tun-
neied with an apple corer and with
the cavity filed with sausage. pare
tne potatoes, brush them with butter
and bake. Serve with chops, steak or
a an accompaniment to cold meat for
supper or luncheon.
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serve how plain the front and back
hang. The novelty buttons match the
smart buckle ON the collar, and the
trim brown turban takes little bunch
Of crab apples in front.
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ed three times across the back. A
charming feature of the bodice Is the
beaded cape done in different shades
of blue beads. The high collar takes
the line of the cape in the back.
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A MODEL ToPCoAT.
One of the Newest De-
signs For Spring Utility.

All the latest dictates Of fashion ara
observed by this topcOat of deep bur
broadcloth cut with cape and all finn
ness shirred at the hips. Please oh
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out with lace and pink rosebuds. The
model is so simple that any clever girl
can make one for herself and any num-
Der for Easter brides.
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MISS VIRGINIA THAw.

she carries in the pail is unknown, but
it is safe to say that 1t is either sand
or water There are plenty of both at
the noted southern winter resort. Here
the fashionable folks who do not Ike
the cold breezes Of the north spend
their time in bathing. fishing, golfng
and other warm weather sports. The
little girl with the pail Is Miss Virginia
fhaw, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. WI
ham Thaw Sd Of Pittsburgh.
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A GRACEFUL .FRock,
Spring Model ola soldierly
Cape For House Wear.

Kings blue meteor satin develops
this original frock with winged panels
ON the sides of the skirt, which Is shirr-
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-08
SOUTH GRISWOLD

Mir. and Mrs. Edward Levine and four children of New York spent the weekend at E. s. Levine's.
 Miss Elvira 0TcGovern is the guest of relatives in New York.
 Mrs. John Lewis of New aamp- shire is visiting at R. K Lewis.
 MT. and Mrs. Edward Hanlon are entertaining relatives from Waterbury,
 Mrs. E. H. Clark and children were in Norwich Monday.
 Mr. and Mrs. Sterry -Kinnie, andrsons, Theron and Byron, witnessed the pre- paredness parade in Norwich. u
 Mrs. Augusta Ray and Mrs M. G. Wilson spent the holiday at Ernest Luther's.
 Several young ladies were entertain ed at tHe4 parsonage Saturday after noon and evening, passing the time pleasantly Lwith music and games.
 Mfr and Mrs. w. R. Burdick were callers at A. e. Greens Tuesday.
 Miss Grace and. Gladys Thompson called on Mrs. $, IT. Kinnie Wednes- d9v
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-08
LISBON

MT. and Mrs. Maxwell Reynolds and little son, of Danielson, and Mrs. AIau- rice Reynolds of Boston were at the parsonage Friday, to welcome Rev. and Mrs W. J. Reynolds upon their arrival from New York
 Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Johnson and daughter Hazel were in Norwich few days the early part of the week, guests of Mrs. Flora Noyes
 William Budeit returned to Pitts field, Mass, Wednesday, after spend ing several days at his home here.
 Miss Ruth Montague of Boston is with her grandparents. Mir. and Mrs. HOratio Read, for a few weeks visit.
 Miss Beatrice Kendall, Theodore and Edna Kendall, Miss Vesta. Kendall, MT. and Mrs. William Kendall and MT. and Mrs. Benjamin Brown went to Mantle Sunday to visit their brother, John Kendall
 Mrs. Esther Fitch of Jewett City was a recent visitor with her son, Harry Fitch and family.
 Many from this place were in Nor wich Tuesday to witness the parade and enjoy the other attractions
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-08
SOUTH LYME

Million Collins of Deep River Is a guest at C. H. Warehouses.
 James E. Slate and wife, also his wife's parents and little niece of New Haven were guests of MT. States par ents here Monday
 MT. and Mrs. James Smith of New London and Master Albert Miller of Jersey City, nephew of Mrs Smith, were visiting MT. and Mrs. w. c. Slate the Fourth.
 C. R. Warehouse and a. friend from Groton spent the Fourth here, the guests Of C. H. Warehouse.
 Mir. and Mrs. W. E. Comstock and daughter Edna, also Dr. and Mrs F. W. Constock of New Haven, were wis., itors at MT. and Mrs. F. c. Payne's this week.
 Mrs. Emma Jones of Mantle is stay ing with Mrs. F. w. Chapman for a time.
 Many young people went to Sound View the Fourth, to attend the nov ies.
 L. Sasserman has returned to his duties here after an absence of three months.
 Mrs. F. c. Payne was a New. London visitor yesterday.
 MT. and Mrs. Howard Stickney of IvorytOn were guests of friends here over the Fourth and their daughter is still here with her grandparents.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-08
NORTH FRANKLIN

Mrs O. [. Johnson. Miss Lydia Johnson and Mrs. Whitford were call ing on friends in Norwich Friday.
 Twenty members of Franklin grange visited Bozrah grange We'd nesday night it being Ladies' night.
 Edgar Kingsley and Miss Emma HallOweH of New York spent the Fourth with Miss Eliza Kingsley.
 MT. and Mrs. Robert stanton Of WillimantiC were guests Saturday of Mrs. Grace Peckhan.
 Mir. and Mrs. George Parker and children of Brooklyn spent Sunday with MT. and Mrs. IT. E. White.
 MT. and Mrs. w. S. LoOmis of Leb- anon are spending @ week with Mrs. Emma Warner.
 MT. and Mrs. Harvey Riley enter tained Sunday, Mrs. Wagner and Mrs. Haman of Webster, Mass, Mir. Ben nett and Mrs. J. L. Riley of Norwich.
 MT and Mrs, L. A. Redwood and family were in Southbridge, Mass, on
 Louis Clinton, Roy and Walter Simpson, spent Sunday with their parents, Nr. and Mrs. J. D. Simp- son.
 Station Agent Clifford Heath has returned home, after spending a few days with his parents in Providence.
 Holden Arnold of Hartford called on his sisted, Mrs. Reuben Manning We'd nesday.
 = 1Tr, and Mrs. J. J. 1Iahoney and family spent the Fourth with Mrs Cruthers of Norwich.
 MT. and Mrs. Leon Ladd and daughter Fife spent Tuesday with Mrs. Ladd's mothers, Mrs. ETassett
 Mrs. Whftford of Philadelphia is spending the sumner with Mrs Will jam Smith
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-08
HAMBURG

Mrs. May Bill entertained guests from Mount Vernon. N. Y, the first of the week.
 Mir. and, Mrs. James Lester < and daughters, Miss Mabel and Helen, spent the Fourth with relatives here.
 The young people enjoyed a social dance last Tuesday evening at the public hall.
 Thelma and Hamilton Bill are spend ing their vacations with their grand. parents, MT. and Mrs. L. Bill
 MT. and Mrs. Ernest. Clark, of Deep River were callers in Sterling City, last Thursday
 MT. and Mrs. ?. Stiles Ely, who have been spending several months in New York, returned last week to their summer home.
 Little Eleanor Buck, who is the gnuest Of her aunt, Miss Caroline Bill ard, is i'll.
 Air. 7and Mrs. H. l.. Reynolds, Mrs. Harris Wood and Donald Reynolds motored to Springfield, Mass, Sun. day.
 MT. ande1 Mrs. +James-Bennett of New York are at the old homestead in Sterling City. and have as their guest Miss Josephine Graham.
 MT. andeMrs. Lawrence. Reynolds are
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-08
NEWS FROM ONE HUNDRED LIVE CORRESPONDENTS

Smith, Miss Albert W. Avery, Mrs. A. B. Newton, Mrs Tibbetts, Mrs. John Bothan, Mrs. H. G. Dart, Miss Flora Beckwith, Misses Vera and Winnie Bartlett. Refreshments were served.
 Home From Boston.
 Dr. F. F. Wilson has returned from Boston.
 daughter. Miss Vera Burgess, spent the weekend and holiday with rela- tives in South KilIingIy.
 Employees Pay Raised.
 The Reyes Product Co. raised the pay of. those of their help employed as rack carriers and back tenders. The raise was fifty cents per day and took place Thursday.
 Jerome House and Henry Church, who recently formed Q partnership to do trucking, left Monday for Lyme where they have taken a contract to cart ties with their auto from the for est to the place of shipping.
 Ushered in the Fourth.
 The NlontviIle Athletic club held it's annual July 4th celebration on Mon day night, serving at midnight sand wiches, cake, coffee, lemonade and ice cream. This with fireworks and the drum corps they ushered in the Fourth The committee in charge was Frank P. Richards, chairman, Louis Peters, Henry BrOuilIard, Edward Curtin, Jo- seph Hickey.
 Mrs. Mados Lusegnan of Pequot, who has been in the Backus hospital for treatment, has improved enough to be brought to her home.
 Paraded at Norwich.
 A large number of Pequot council, Knights of Columbus, accepted the in vitation from the Norwich council to take part in the Preparedness parade in Norwich Tuesday.
 MT and Mrs. Morris Freeman are entertaining for a few weeks Mrs. Freeman's brother, Gilbert Rosenthal of Sag Harbor.
 Edward La Casse left for Canada to spend his vacation. MT. La Casse made the trip in an automobile.
 The C. M. Robertson Go. closed down their mill Monday noon for over the Palmer Bros. Co. started up Wed nesday after being closed down for the Fourth.
 Henry Hart of Boston was the guest of relatives in town Tuesday.
 George Coleman, who is employed in Palmer Bros. Co.'S mill, received sev- eTal TemembranCes Thursday, his birthday, from his associates.
 Mrs. William Vallett entertained the Ladies Aid society of MCntyille Cen eral years. The afternoon was pleas antly spent and refreshments were served.
 Miss Ruth Long has been enjoying an auto trip through the country, Boston and Worcester were among the places visited.
 Edward Dart of Hill Top has re- gently purchased a new touring car.
 Lawn Fete Planned.
 At the meeting of the Good Cheer Sunshine society it was decided to hold an entertainment on the lawn of the home of Mir. and Mrs. Charles T. Beebe The next society meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Charles B. TOtman.
 A baseball team has been formed by the members of the Mems club of the Methodist church. Robert Dodds is in charge.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-08
New London County
NORTH STONINGTON
West Rutland PreaoherFieard-FouTth of July Reunion of Thompson Fam iIy-Strawberry Supper.

Rev. Edward E. Enc of West Rut- land, Vt, preached in the Third Bap- tist church last Sunday. MT. Enc was accompanied by his son. While in town they were entertained at the home of MT. and Mrs. Leonard R. Main
 Rev. and Mrs. Stanley Ross Fisher and two children, of Fall River. Mass, spent Independence day with MT Fishers father, Rev. o. D. Fisher.
 The families of c. E. Williams and Charles A. De Rose of Northampton, Mass, who spent the Fourth at Pleas ant View were callers in town en route.
 Gone to Lisbon.
 AIr and Mrs. Byron c. Wilcox and two children of Washington, D. C., af- ter a short visit in the village, went Monday for Lisbon, for a two weeks stay with the parents of MT. Wilcox.
 Mrs. T. D. Norman and Miss Ella Norman were guests of Mrs. Harry Myers in Preston on the Fourth.
 Allan w. York of Hartford spent the independence holiday with his parents in this village.
 Rev. George H. Chambers of Fitch vile called on friends in the village Wednesday,
 Thompson Family Reunion.
 The Samuel Thompson family held their customary Fourth of July re- union. meeting this year at the home oL ALr and Mrs. Frank 4. Thompson.
 Playground Association Meets.
 The Playground association held a business meeting Thursday afternoon a the COnerega tional parsonage.
 The women Gf the grange served a strawberry supper in Grange hall on Thursday evening.
 Rev. Lucian Drury will supply the pulpit Of the Second Baptist church Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-08
LEDYARD
Sunday School Teacher Receives June Rox-Forty at Picnic of ThimbIe Club.

The pupils of Miss Nellie Geer's Sunday School class surprised her re- gently with huge June box filled with nice things. Miss Geer invited all in and a very pleasant time was passed.
 Guests From Minnesota.
 Miss Prudence A. Gallup of St. Paul, Minnesota, with her aunt, Miss Nellie Gallup, a teacher in that city, are spending several weeks with Dea- con and Mrs. Isaac G. Geer.
 Mrs. Arthur D. Barrett, mother and sister and little niece from New York are spending several days with Mrs. Barrett
 MT. and Mrs spafford- and son of Miss Florence Cook.
 ThinbIe Clubs Picnic.
 The Thinb1e club held a picnic at the residence of Mrs. Clarence Knight on the Fourth of July. About 40 were present. A fine clam chowder, with salads, sandwiches, cake and ice cream were served. After the dinner, Charles D. Geer sang and athletic sports were carried out. Every one present pronounced it aa success and hope that it will be repeated.
 Rev. G. c. Pollock of Norwich will preach in the Congregational church, Sunday morning.
 Mrs. Stephen Peckham who has been visiting in Mystsc has returned home.
 Surprised on Birthday.
 A surprise party was given Calvin Main, Jr., Thursday afternoon by 14 of his friends nj honor of his 18th birthday. Games were played and re- treatments were served.
 The town school committee held it's regular meeting Wednesday after noon.
 a caller in town on the Fourth of July.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-08
PENDEETON HILL

Mir and Mrs, Robert Milne of Bos- ton, MT. and Mrs. James Brooks of Lawrence, Mass, and MT. and Mrs Frank Brown of Bradford, R. l., were guests of MT. Elizabeth Thompson over the weekend and the Fourth.
 Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Coon and son Clark, accompanied by Mrs. Benjamin Gallup, who is visiting her brother, Edwin at Clark's Falls, spent Sunday with 4Dr. Albert Chapman. and daugh- ter in Mystic. Dr. Chapman has been fin failing health for the past year.
 Attaway Maine and son, Gilbert, of Providence, attended church Sunday morning as did also Michael Harring- ton and Frank Miner of North Ston- ington.
 Manys fromp here witness the parade in Norwich Tuesday,
 Charles. CottrelI4 has been. entertain. ing his Sbrotherf from Providence. .-.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-08
LEFFINGWELL
Baptist. Sunday School Pienio~HIeId On the Church Lawn-Games and Races Follow.


 Arthu Fish and family of Bozrah- vile spent Sunday with MT. and Mrs. Fred Fish.
 Samuel Beebe has returned to his home in Wethersheld, after spending a few. days at the home of his father, Calvin Beebe.
 Mrs. R. E. ChampIin and daughter, Miss Grace Champlin, of Arlington, Mass, are spending the week at the home of Deacon J. c. Leffingwell.
 Mrs. Blla Gadbois of Plainfeld was a guest this week of MT. and Mrs. o. E. Leffingwen.
 Parker Gates of Boston spent the week with his son, Rev. Lawrence o. Gates.
 0Tr. and Mrs. John Rathbone were recent guests of MT. and Mrs. Fred Beebe of Springfield.
 Frank E. Baker spent the Fourth with his sister, Mrs. Harriet Bromley, of Jewett City.
 Miss Emma Starr of New London has been spending a few days with Mrs. c. 3. Ellis.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles Gardner of Gardner Lake were recent guests of MT. and Mrs. F. c. Lefingweu.
 On Shore Leave.
 Merton L. Swan of the U. s. s. Ne vada, was at the home of his par ents, MT. and Mrs. M. O. Swan, Tues day.
 Clarence F. Lefngweu of Norwich visited his son, Charles c. Lefhngwell, Tuesday,
 Elliott Dolbere Made the Chowder.
 The Sunday school picnic held on the church lawn July 4th. was largely attended. An Elliott DoIbeare famous clam ChOwder was served at Il o'clock During the afternoon there were games and races which included fifty yard dashes, potato, boot, needle, sack and
  race afforded much amusement. The winner was Ernest Taylor. An artis- tic booth was in charge of the Phila- thea class where ice cream, candy, peanuts, pop corn and grabs were sold.
 Services Tomorrow.
 At the Baptist church Sunday morn ing Rev. L. 9. Gates will preach at II o'clock. Subject: The Master Teacher. Sunday school at 1915 D. m. The mnthly consecration meeting of the B. Y. P. U. will be held at 7.30 D. m. with Pearl w. Rose as leader Sub ject: The Conservation of Purpose. Acts 1923. Special music.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-08
ASHWILLETT

Mir. and Mrs. s. Ahlberg entertained .dence, R. l., over the Fourth,
 MT. and Mrs. Murphy of Ashaway, while out for drive on the Fourth, called at the old homestead here, where Mrs. Murphy used to visit when a child.
 D. S. Guile and family witnessed the parade in Norwich on the Fourth.
 Horatio s. Pierce of GIasgo spent the weekend with relatives in Led yard.
 Mrs. Julia A. Crunb was a business caller in VoIuntown last week
 SamuelfD. Pierce of Rixtown was in Norwich, Saturday.
 Miss Emma Johnson of Mystic was 8 caller at her sisters, Mrs. e. c. Mains over the Fourth.
 Farmers. have begun to make hay when they: can catch @ pleasant day.