Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-01-18

Prizes have been donated by public
spirited citizens of this town for COM
positions on the subject, Piainfield's
Part in American Progress. Amy phase
Of the question may be treated, Patri-
otto, Business. Education, Charity,
Moral or Social, and any period Of
time
The competition is open to all pu-
pills attending the grammar grades of
the public and parochial schools of
the town of Plainfleld.
The first prize is SIS in gold and the
second prize is $3.50 in gold
Each essay shall contain not more
than 700 words and not less than 500
words and must be delivered to the
contestants teacher before April /;
1916.
The essays will be judged by two
or more competent persons and the
prizes will be awarded to the best es-
sayists about June 1.
Those entering the contest from this
section of the town are already at
work looking up material on the sub
ject.
Flaws Fined 81 and Costs.
The case of Frank F7aris was tried
Monday afternoon in the courthouse at
Central Village before Justice Benja-
min r. Briggs, with Grand Juror
Frederick p. King prosecuting He
was charged with assault and plead
ed guilty to the charge. He was fined
81 and costs, which amounted to $35.23
The fine was paid.
Fined for Contempt of Court.
Smith Huntley, who was assaulted
by Flaris, Alice Foster and Gertrude
Cole, the state witnesses, who failed
to appear Saturday morning after be-
ing summoned. were arraigned before
Justice Briggs charged with contempt
Of court. Huntley was fined S. and
i I-sn
He was unable to pay the fine. The
Foster girl was fined So and costs. She
was unable to pay and was sentenced
to JAIL Gertrude Cole was also fined
SIS and costs. which amounted to
s14.10. Her fine was paid.
Bishop Acheson Visits ST. PauPs.
Right Rev. E. Campion Acheson
suffragan bishop of Connecticut, made
his first official visitation to st. PauPs
church Sunday evening. The mis-
sion, which was organized in January,
1918, also celebrated its third ami
versary Sunday evening. The impress
sive service and exercises served for
both purposes.
The choir marched in to the tune of
464. The Spacious Firmament on High,
with Sidney Bard, the lay reader, Rev.
James H. George, Jr.. the rector of ST.
Paulss church, and Bishop Acheson in
the professional.
The opening services were read by
Rev. James H. George and Mr.. Bard
read the lessons. This WAS followed
by the singing of Hymn so by the
choir and congregation.
bThe bishop complimented the mis-
sion on the excellent showing that 1t
has made during the past three years.
He praised the rector, Rev. Mr..
George. the Sanford family and Mr..
Bard for the inestimable services
which they have rendered the church.
The bishop then gave an eloquent
address on The Church Of England.
He also spoke on the Life of David
Livingston in which he described his
great work in Africa.
The ofertory was taken while the
choir, under the efficient direction of
Mr.. Lever, rendered Jerusalem the
Golden. after which the various or
ganizations of the parish held their
annual march around the church to
The service closed with the recess
sionaI hymn 507. The Son of God
Goes Forth to War.
Broke Through lee.
While cutting ice on Bliven pond in
Central Village Monday a horse be-
longing to the Sprague stable broke
through the ice. After strenuous work
on the part OF some ten men the horse
was pulled ashore after being in the
water about 10 minutes. The horse
was chilled through but was not cut.
It was brought to the stable and Civ
en- attention.
Local Notes.
The Central Fire company, No. 1.
will meet in the town hall this eve
ming.
Peter Kagan, Henry Roberts, Ste
phen Wood, and Walter Clark were
in Danielson last evening.
The young mems choir OF the Com
gregational church viii meet at the
home Of Clarence Winsor Thursday
evening.
G. F. S. of ST. Paul's church held
a ss~Sting last evening.