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Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-08
ROAD SOCIETY
Grange Holds Anniversary Meeting
 Holiday at the Home.

Mrs. Ida Ladd and a friend from Jewett City called at Maple Lawn re- gently.
 Mrs. Walter Fish and daughter Miss Fanny of Mystic, have been guests of Mr. and Mrs. Fernando Wheeler.
 Miss Mary H. Dean of Old Mystic has been spending the week at Maple Lawn.
 The anniversary meeting of the grange was held in the church par lOrs Wednesday evening. \ patriotic program was given and cake and ice cream were served.
 A number from here attended the meeting Of Fanny Ledyard chapter, r. 4. Ev held at Masonic temple in Mystic W NednESday Miss Grace D. Wheeler gave a paper on Seven Patri- otiC Women of 1776.
 Seth N. Williams was in Norwich on the Fourth.
 Harry Y. Crandan has gone on a Standard oil steamer to Texas.
 Dr. Nye Of Connecticut College spent sunday at Mrs. Fanny Williams.
 Miss Beulah Hazard is at home nome from her school duties in Maine
 Holiday Dinner.
 The Fourth was observed at the StoninstOn home by the usual extra good dinner with ice cream, cake, strawberries and lemonade and fire works for the children.
 4. c. Hewitt and sister, Mrs. Will Hams. mOtcred to Restmore, the Gal luD homestead in North Stonington, recently, and had as their guest. Mrs Julia FOOta of Mystic, who celebrated her 84th birthday
 MT. and Mrs William Palmer and sons Of Boston have returned home after spending the Fourth with MT. Palmer's parents, MT. and Mrs. Ste Dhen ?. Palmer
 Miss Mary S. Wheeler has returned from New York
 Allen W. Harvey was in New Lon don Wednesday to see his brother, who is seriously i'll.
 AIr and Mrs. Harold Flood have re- turned from their wedding trip.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-08
CLARK'S FALLS

Miss Sarah Palmer, who has been the guest of her uncle, Horace Pal mer for two weeks, started for As sumption, H., Tuesday evening to visit her brother, Albert Palmer and aunts. Miss Palmer has been en- ployed in Westerly for the last four years.
 Miss Doris Collins and a friend were guests of Mrs. Clifford Thomp- son, Saturday.
 Mrs. Sarah Ketcham of Mystic, who is not very strong and hasabeen with Mrs. Maine for her health was called home Tuesday morning on account of the death of her husband, who has been i'll about four years.
 Mrs. Wilson ID. Maine was the guest of MT. and Mrs. Richard Maine, Tues day. "Wednesday morning they &C., .companied MT. Maine to Westerly. ! MT. and Mrs. John V. Perry have been entertaining tNIr. PerrYs. brnther-
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-08
RGONTVILLE

Miss Lulu Bogue of Boston is vis- iting her mother, Mrs. Charles Bogue. Miss Mary Wright is visiting BOs- ton friends.
 Mrs. Nellie Wheeler of Yantic is vis- iting her brother Bert Sharp of Pal nertOWn-
 Buell. Brown of WalIacetown, Mass, spent the Fourth as the guest of MT. and Mrs. Frank Rogers.
 Herbert Rogers of Boston spent the holiday at his home in Palmertown.
 MT. and Mrs. Cassock and children and Mrs Fred Dennis of New Haven, were guests of Mrs, Ray Woodmansee over the Fourth.
 Guy LOomis of Hartford spent Tues day at his home in Palmertown.
 James Phillips of Providence spent
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-08
UNCkSVILlL..E.
Meeting of Thursday Afternoon Club Pay of 'EmpIoyes Raised-AthIetio Club Celebrates the Night Before

The open meeting. of the Thursday Afternoon club was largely attended,
 many out of town. guests being pres ent. The rooms were decorated with flowers, wild with the cultivated The following program was given: Song, Jesus, Calls Us; assembly; Scripture reading, Mrs. Charles c. Tibbetts:
 prayer; piano solo, Rhapsody No. 2, Brahms, Miss Ruth Sullivan; report of the Ladies' Aid society, Mrs. Annie P. Newton; solo. Voices of the Woods, Mrs. A. T. Sullivan; report of the W1man's Home Missionary society, Mrs. Oscar E. Church; solo, An old Garden, Temple, Mrs. A. T. Sullivan;
 Clubs and Club Work, by Mrs. B. K. Eager; solo, Carry Me Back to Old Virginia, tNfrsS SSullivan; The Thursday Afternoon CIIh, Its Aim, Mrs. Tib- betts. The ssolos4by, Mrs. Sullivan and Miss sIIong1 and ithes talks on club work by Mrs. Eager, were: worthy special mention The following were the committees: Mrs. Richard Johnson.
 Mrs. Wallace aPoteer; Mrs. eg William jVallett, H MissR Ruth K Long, ' Miss Alday
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-08
PRESTON
Shelton E. Keneston Begins Work in Bank Strawberry Supper for Grange Members.

G@iir ~b'SNbJSffy SNPFGF TOT Grange Members.
 MT. and Mrs. J. c. Johnson of Brat tlebOrO. Vermont, who have been wis iting Mrs. JOhnson's parents, at the Manse, have left for an automobile tour of Massachusetts and Rhode Is- land.
 Mrs. Clarence Robbins and MT. and Mrs. Simms of Putnam, have been visiting at the home of their father, James Butler.
 Miss Maud Howard Of Lewiston, Me, is spending several weeks at the AIanse.
 Tn Shelton Bank.
 Shelton Egbert Keneston, who has graduated from Bates college with the degree of Bachelor of Arts, June 18th began work with the Shelton Bank and Trust Go. Wednesday of this week.
 Miss Addie Burdtck of Jewett City spent Sunday here.
 Strawberry Supper.
 The Grange held a strawberry sup per Thursday evening. A short liter ary and musical program was enjoy ed, after which strawberries and ice cream Was served. About 125 were present.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-08
LIBERTY HILL
Hail Falls During Storm-Lightning Strikes in Three Places on Wachtei Farm.

Mrs JohnsF James sister and her husband, MT. and Mrs. Albert Shep- ardson from Moosup and Mrs. George Lucas from Pawling, N. Y, were Mrs. James guests last week.
 The c. E. society held a social at the hall Friday evening.
 Elmer CapeIs and two sons, C1eve and Charles, spent the Fourth in Norwich.
 It was announced last Sunday at church that there would be a coIIec- tion taken for the Home Missionary Society, next Sunday.
 At the Ladies' Sewing Circle meet ing last Friday, it was decided to have the annual fair and sale during July.
 Mrs. William Watson of Springfield, Mass, is visiting friends here and in the vicinity. Mrs. Watson was Q former. resident here.
 George A. Trorter and his friend, Herbert Heinlein of Newton, Mass, have been spending aFfeW days with MT. Trotterss mother-fn-law, Mrs. E. A. Moves.
 Mrs. George 4. Trotter is spending several weeks at her parental, home.
 Severe Storm.
 There was a very hard electrical storm with considerable hail here Monday, lasting about @ half hour.
 Miss Bessie f uTner and br0ttor, Ivan, were in Norwich over the Fourth. Miss Flora BurriII, who has been visiting her father, J. H. Burri1. the past three weeks, has returned to her home in Thomaston, Me.
 Mr. and Mrs Fred Abell of COluTn- bia" attended, church here Sunday.
 Struck in Three Places.
 The lightning Monday struck in three different places on the farm of Saul 4iWracIlte1.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-08
~"CF BES Ew 9xOSEEIN
Automobile Accident Caused by Fright ened Horse, Which Has to be Shot- Thomas Family Reunion.

Mrs. George Moore and daughter, Mrs. Fox of East Hartford. have been guests at the home of Mrs. MOOre's brother, W. w. Gillette
 MT. and Mrs. Kelsey Jones and chiI- dren of Buffalo Y. T.. are visitors at Deacon Janaesh Y. Thomass.
 Frightened Horse Causes Accident.
 About 4.3O o'clock Sunday afternoon, Q Ford automobile owned in Colchester was coming lip the pike at a rapid rate. There were five passengers in the machine. When at the bridge near Starks' four corners, in trying to pass man leading a horse going in the same direction, the horse became frightened and wheeling into the road, it was struck, breaking it's leg. The steering gear to the automobile was broken and being unmanageable, the car went through the bridge railing over the entertainment and caught on q fence post. It seemed miraculous that no one was injured. The horse had to be shot. The animal was own ed by J. Stark and valued at $2G0. / Mir. Everett and daughter Miss Sadie Everett of Ljtchfield are visi- tors at the home of ". I. Mott.
 Many from this place attended the Fourth of July celebration held in Norwich.
 MT. and Mrs. H. H. Fenn of lIeriden with Mrs. Frank Smith and son, At torney Allen Smith of Hartford, spent Wednesday with friends at Maple Hill farm. The round trip was made in MT. F'enn's touring car.
 Family Reunion.
 A family reunion was held at the home of George H. Thomas, July 4th
 Greatly admired by those who pass that way is the large American flag that 1foats from the tall white flag pole at Elm Lawn farm.
 The band of Willing Workers met Thursday evening.
 Mrs. Bartlett was a visitor at the home of her brother, F. L. Waterman, Tuesday.
 The bright sunshine of Thursday was most welcome for the farmers and some of them got out their ma chimes and began having.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-08
CHESTERFIELD

A prayer meeting was ehe1d in the Baptist church Thursday evening" by A. A. McCaskiH,
 New Workers are arriving. at the boarding houses
 Services were sf1eld F in the s Baptist church Sundays at 3.30..~s A A-good4 4crowd was presently
 People frofn7 here attended the dance at Gardner @Eake Tuesday,.
 Mrs. Alice rValliar. spentS "Wednesday with Mrs. JaHetteE lips. sss,ss,ss ,s,ses.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-08

weekend visitor with his parents, MT. and Mrs Nathan Main. He and his son, Gilbert, attended church on Pen dIeton Hill Sunday.
 From early morn until late at night the Fourth was gIOriously and loudly celebrated in this place.
 MT NIcCuuOck and family spent Tuesday at the beach.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-08

the weekend with his parents, nGg. and Mrs. Fred Phillips
 John NTcArdIe of Washington, D. 1C,., visited his home in PalnertoWn, dur ing t&a, past week.
 James Arm strong has returned to his home in New Haven, after spend ing several days with MT. and Mrs. Charles Chapel.
 Rev. William IT. .La1Iin was Q caller at Pleasure Beach, Wednesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-08

pitably Entertained.
 The Fourth of July was very quiet, owing to the fact that the majority of the inhabitants of the town were either in Norwich, taking part in the celebration there or enjoying them selves at the shore resorts in Con nectiCut and Rhode Island. The night before, was one of the quietest known for some years although a few noise makers were on their job and rang the church bells and fired cannOns. Tuesday evening there were several display of fireworks the most note worthy being those at the home of John N. Lewis.
 Marched at Norwich.
 Court Liberty, No. 182, F. Of A., was represented in the parade by about 30 members and after the pa rade were royalty entertained by the Foresters of Norwich, whose guest they were.
 Called on Patient.
 Misses AIdea and NTahilda Bouch- CT, Mrs. Theresa Duffy and Phillip Boucher called on Mrs. Phillip Bouch- CT at the Backus hospital, Monday
 Morris Anderson spent the holidays with relatives in Norwich. Among the large delegation of local people in Norwich Tuesday were: Mrs. J. L. Herbert and daughter, Edna MI 1IIOlIlctS7 CLlcANi r@I4Nt t-tt I1LSl Nora, Misses B. and E. Coffey and MT. and Mrs. Frank Burton and Chas. E. Maine.
 In the Elm City.
 Miss Dora Miner is enjoying two weeks vacation at the home of her sister Miss Miner at New Haven.
 Mrs. E. M. BOuteHe and family of Hope Valley, R. L, were guests Tues day of Mrs. BoUtelle's sister, Mrs. Charles E. Maine.
 Gerald Welch and Fred Seaboy of New Haven spent the holidays with relatives in town.
 Miss Florence Lewis and Miss Dor othy Scranton are visiting relatives in Norwich.
 George Pfendler and friend from New York are guests Of MT. Pfend- ler's mother, Mrs. Eliza Pflender.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-08
LAUREL GLEN

Grace. Congdons s spent i last Sunday with hers parents, sNIr.a and Mrs. Eu- geneS Congdon.
 The families ofEVV., L. Mainland John Fourth of zJuly.4. Y < Attorney EainsS of royidenceswas a
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-08

Somers-NTiss NabelIe P. Gager has left for a weeks stay at Pleasant. View, R. |. with eight girl friends and will then be the guest of Miss Olive Johnson at Wauregan. for a few days.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-08

New Haven-The estate of the late George M. Wallace, Q lawyer, who committed suicide a few days ago, is stated to be valued at 5000.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-08
ERN CONNECTICUT AND WESTERN RHODE ISLAND
LEBANON

Prof. Edwin Robinson and Son Come From St. Louis-BaIF Team Defeat ed by South Wjndhan1-Accidentg to Young Patriots-N. B. Williams Breaks Rib.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-08
Who is Going and Coming-Incidents. Accidents
 and Building in Three Counties

employed at the Pease- House, at Say. brook Point,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-08

< Cubas has gthe4largest. orange grove in 11the sWoEI Idsa Itg covers F, 900 acres.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-08
VOLUN'TOWN

Independence Day Exceptionally Quiet Delegation From Court Liberty in Norwich Parade-Members Hos pitably Entertained.
Evening star., 1916-12-21
Deaths Reported.

The following deaths have been reported TO
the health department within the last twenty
four hours:
Florence V. DAILY. 81 years. 6l2 23d stree.
northwest
Roberdeau Buchanan. .s years. 2o15 street
northwest
Mation E. Taylor, , years, 1925 Robinson
street southwest.
Elliott Robertson, Is years. Emergency Hos
pital.
Eugene s. ]. May. rs years, 5o05 Georgia ave-
nue. northwest
May Browning. 40 years. Columbia Hospital.
Douglas L. Allison. 20 years, 1918 Girard
street northwest.
Henry T. Brian, 70 years. 1914 Columbia road
William Crichton, 30 years, 1715 II street
northwest.
Rachael A. Gardner, "a years, 70s North
Carolina avenue southeast.
Florence Harding, % years. Washington Asy-
lum Hospital
Charles H. Hodges. 30 years, Walter Reed
General Hospital.
William r. Hillyer. rs years, 14o3 Columbia
road northwest.
Mary Ridolfo. IL months. 1913 Indiana avenue
northwest.
Mary Norris. 50 years. s24 Bryant street
northwest.
Frank Buckner. 81 years. St Elizabeth's Hos
ptal.
Hannah Coins. "a years, 1912 Gath street
northwest.
Lucy Pleasant % years. Freedmen's Hospital.
Mabel Lee. Il years, 1857 4th street north
west.
Sarah Davis. As years, Freedmen's Hospital
Essie Kenard. / year, FreedIpens Hospital.
Thomas Hillary, 40 years, Casualty Hospital.
Harold W. Morgan, months, 923 New Hamp-
shire avenue northwest.
Evening star., 1916-12-21
ending more" as they finish, each

ending more" as they finish. each
batch of mail
Many packages. letters and cards for
local delivery that were mailed early
in following the instruction of the mail
early campaign already have been de-
livered. These packages practically
bear the sender's address, as was
urged by post Office officials.
1t is urged that those receiving
packages intended for Christmas in
this manner do not take 1t as hint"
and send something simply because
they received a gift in time to do SO.
Where Christmas packages have been
received ahead of time it simply means
that the sender has tried his best to
CO operate with the post office.
Evening star., 1916-12-21
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued to the
James g. Compton and Blanche o. Curtis of
Elkwood, Va.
Guss Limerick Of Fredestcksburx, Va, and
Arnice v. Helm Of Stafford, Va.
Thomas W. Setlf6 Of Payo Ca and NJ.
Estelle Hopper of this city.
Benjamin B. Dowell and Josephine NJ. AndAr-
son.
Hodge A. Brown and Lucy B. Dorman.
Hyman Garfnkle and Ella Bass.
Floyd H. Carter Of Woodford, Va, and Lottie
NJ. Brooks of Hanover, Va.
Truly ". Knight and Emmn snowden. both
Of Baltimore, Md.
Albert johnson and Charlotte Mills Of Hyatts-
Warner B. Brown and Josie Thomas, both Of
Corbin, Va.
Richard T. Street Of Damn. Va. and Victoria
e. Long of Lorne, Va.
Samuel J. ". Lewis Of Charlottesville. va.
and kathleene Jones Of this city.
Theodore johnson and Ethel Proctor.
Raymond c. Bailey and Nellie F. Rosenberxer.
both of Manassas, Va.
Richard Lawson and Luara Coates.
Senes B. Passmore and Margaret NJ. Kidwe1l.
Milton N. Ashby Of Warrenton, Va, and
Florence L. Parr Of Dude, Va.
Samuel P. Glenn and Ethel NJ. Weibley, both
Of Mechanicsburg, Va.
Nelson c. Dale of Clinton, N. T., and Marion
e. Norris Of this city.
John H. Williams of Vienna, Va. and Bertha
NJ. Swales Of LeOnardtown, Nd.
Percy A. Scannen and Gertrude A. Skinner.
Courtney Edmond Of Clifton Forge, Va, and
Elma L. Shipplett Of Richmond, Va.
Harry s. Clark of Lynchburg, Va, and Annie
NJ. Ford of Monroe. Va.
Evening star., 1916-12-21
College for the Christmas vacation.

Mr.. and Mrs. Upton Payne celebrated
their fiftieth wedding anniversary last
evening at their home. 1872 Emerson
street northeast. Gathered with them
friends and relatives Among them were
Mr.. and Mrs James Payne, Mrs. Russell
and daughter Irene, Mrs. Olmstead and
Miss Olmstead, Mr.. Roscoe Wines. Miss
Cora Garrett, Mr.. Holland ana daugh-
ters. Miss Holland, Mrs. Bushchong, Miss
Frances Espey. Mrs. Richards and Mrs.
Sneider.
Mrs. William HUFF Wagner OF Johns
town, Pa, is spending the mondays
8. Daniel, 1857 Newton street. Mr.. Wag-
ner will Join Mrs. Wagner on Saturday
A quiet wedding was solemnized yes
S terday afternoon at s,5 the home Aes o. ,oth Mr
street northeast, when they gave their
daughter Margaret May in marriage to
Mr. Senes Breton Passmore. Inc rev
8: T. Nicholas of Keller Memorial
Church oflciated at the ceremony.
which was witnessed by members of
the brides immediate family only. Inc
bride was attired in tailored SUIT OF
blue gabardine and white SILK beaver
hat.
Washington and is well known among
large circle Of friends. She Is the
granddaughter of the late Prof. George
Melvin McKenney of Spotsylvania
county. Va. and great-granddaughter
of the late William Chichester OF War
renton, Va. Mr.. Passmore, who IS from
Du Bois, Pa, was formerly engaged IN
teaching in the states of PennsyiSanla
and Ohio. but for the past six years
has been employed by the government
in this city. and at the present time
holds a position in the coast and geo.
detic survey.
The young couple will take an ex,
Canadian points, and on their return to
the city will make their residence in
their new house at 412T Illinois avenue
northwest, where, after January 10.
they will be at home to theif many
friends.
Evening star., 1916-12-21
SALE TO AID SETTLEMENT.
Starts Tomorrow at Grafton Hotel
for Benefit of Neighborhood House.

Many novelties, including imported
articles. are announced to be on sale
and exhibition all tomorrow at the
Grafton Hotel, for the benefit of the
Neighborhood House Settlement.
Beside the products of the Neighbor-
hood House, which include shades, silk
scarfs, telephone book holders and other
novelties, there are to be imported
laces and bags and painted wood nov
elites on sale and exhibition. The Den
nison House Settlement in Boston has
sent a great many linen articles, woven
and embroidered at this Italian Mis-
sion.
The affair is to be in charge of J. p.
S. Neigh of Neighbohood House and
Mrs. John w. Thompson, chairman of
the industrial committee.
Evening star., 1916-12-21
classmates. including Midshipman Earl
Stone of Wisconsin.

classmates. including Midshipman Earl
Stone Of Wisconsin.
John Norton johnson will spend the
Christmas holidays with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs Paul E. johnson, at their resi-
dence in 18th street.
Mrs. ]. Charles Linthicum Of Baltimore
has Joined Representative Linthicum at
Washington and they are stopping at the
Willard. Mrs Linthicum came over for
the White House reception Tuesday night.
Miss Helen Hoffer, the young daughter
| of Col. and Mrs. Jay e. Hoffer, who is a
student at the Emma Willard School at
Troy. N. Y. returned to washington last
evening for the holidays.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. N. Hay, the latter
formerly Miss Doris Drain. will arrive
Friday afternoon to spend the holidays
with Mr and Mrs. James Drain at tho
Misses Gertrude Virginia and Marion
Drain have returned from school in
Toronto.
Mrs. Drain is giving dancing party
for them Saturday evening at the
Washington Country Club.
Mr.. and Mrs. Drain will also have as
house guests several midshfpmen. who
are coming up for the dance and will
remain over Christmas.
DR.. and Mrs. Marcus Benjamin are
spending some time at the Hotel Bel
mont, New York.
Miss Russelle Cecil, who has been
visiting at Chicago, Grand Rapids and
Detroit. has Joined her parents. Col. and
Mrs. D. r. Cecil, at the ST Nicholas for
the rest Of the winter.
Mr.. Rene Derouen and Misses Lola
and Irene Derouen of Louisiana will ar
rive Friday to spend the holidays with
IL ,tnf ftN-0 -
Misses Lazaro.
Mr.. Fredrik Satterfleld of the Uni
versity of Virginia has arrived to spend
the holidays with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Calvin Satterfield. at the Kenesaw.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert N. Munhal1 and
daughter Agatha Margaret of Pitts
burgh, Pa, are spending the holidays
with Mr.. and Mrs. John Thomas How
ard.
Lieut.. and Mrs. Lesley Barrott An
derson are at Washington visiting the
1atter's parents, Admiral and Mrs. John
NJ. Hawley.
The marriage of Lieut.. J. Huntington
Hills. L. S. A, son of Capt Herman
Glade, L. S. A. and Mrs. Glade, and Miss
Vera Mae Kreger, daughter of Col. E.
A. Kreger, L. 8. A, and Mrs Kreger Of
the West Point Military Academy, took
place yesterday afternoon in the West
Point Chapel. Chaplain Silver officiating.
The bride wore white embroidered
satin. and the bridesmaids were dressed
to carry out the rainbow colors. Miss
Dorothy Nj. Gouinlock Of Warsaw, N.
Y. was the maid of honor. and the
bridesmaids were the Misses Allnira
Troy of Poughkeepsie. Dorothy NJ. An
drews of Chicago. Charlotte +. Jadwin
and Julia Fieberger.
Mr.. J. Foster White of Belle Haven
was the best man. and the ushers were
cadets of the Military Academy. includ-
ing Frank A. Markoe, Willis r. Slaugh-
ter, Robert B. Ransom. Warfield Lewis,
Henry A. Parker and Lloyd V. Durfee.
The bride was graduated three years
ago from the Cathedral School. Wash
ington. Mrs. Herman Glade, the BRIDE
groom's mother. came from Panama to
attend the marriage.
DR.. and Mrs. Brumbaugh are enjoying
a visit from their son. Charles Andrew.
who is home from Pennsylvania State
Evening star., 1916-12-21
Virginia School Entertainments.

Christmas entertainments are to be
given this evening by number of Vir-
gtnia schools. The Franklin Sherman
School is to have its entertainment at
McLain, Va, and the Saegmiller School
at Vanderwerker. Other entertainments
are to be given at Cherrydale, Va: !:
Chesterbrook, Va. and Balls Hill.
Evening star., 1916-12-21
Reception by Southern Society.

The Southern Society of Washington
will give a reception at 9:3o o'clock
tonight in honor of the diplomatic rep
of the republics of Latin
America The affair is to be held at
the building of the Pan-American
Union, and admission is by card only.
Evening star., 1916-12-21
CHRISTMAS MAIL RUSH
EXCEEDS ALL RECORDS
Collections go Per Cent Greater and
Work Is Two Days Ahead of
Last Years Mark.

Home for Christmas dinner" for the
mail man will be a reality.
The Christmas rush at the city post
office is exceeding all previous records
according to information given out by
officials this morning. The number OF
Christmas packages collected in Washing
ton passing through the post office yes
terday was 1876. as against 1852 for
December 20 OF last year. Cancellations
of general mail. Including letters and
cards, We're 551 O64. as against 421,90o last
year.
The work at the post office this year is
from two to three days ahead of what it
was last year. Collections OF general mail
about the city increased 60 per cent Mon
day, Tuesday and yesterday over the col
lectionS of December IS. 10 and 20 or last
year. During these three days there was
an increase of 1873 per cent in Christmas
mail alone as collected by carriers ana
mailed at the post office and subStations
But with the great increase In the
work at the post Office, the work Is
running smoothly. An extra force is
kept busy day and night to handle the
rush that probably. will continue until
after New Year. The mail is being dis
patched 'expeditiouSly and it is expect
ed to have local collections and deliv-
cries out of the way in time to allow
the mail from outside points to be dis
tributed among the residents of Wash
ington by or before Christmas morning.