Norwich bulletin., 1916-02-22

When was George Washington born? This question was readily an- swered-F'eb. 22, 1732. When did he die? was not answered by any pupil in the school Then the teacher look ed the matter up and announced: George Washington, the first presi- dent of the United States, died Dec. 12. 1799, in his 67th year, that was IF years ago, and ever since the anniver- sary of his birth has been observed in some way, all over this country"
 In respect to the memory of Wash ington the Westerly post office will be closed for business today except from to in the morning and from 5 to in the afternoon. The carriers will make the regular morning dellV- cries, and collections will be made after 5 o'clock in the afternoon The schools will be closed as will also the offices in the town hall, except that of the police department The bank will also be closed but but the Me morial and Library building, the stores and manufacturing concerns will be open, as usual. The stars and stripes will float from the flagstaff of the post office building just the same as on any other day, and in ad- dition the flag will be hoisted to the peak at the town hall, at the West erly High school and the Memorial and Library buildings, and here and there about the town at the residences Of persons patr1Ot1cally inclined, the flag will be displayed.
 Phebe Green Ward chapter, Daugh ters of the American Revolution, will hold a Washington tea with Mrs. Will liam Segar, at her home in Elm street.
 The Lanewa Group of Camp Fire Girls, Miss Vivian Arnold, guardian, will hold a patriotic meeting this af- ternoon at the home of Miss Marion Hiscox, on Elm street.
 At the First Baptist church this ev- ening there will be an entertainment entitled A Reception to George and Martha Washington.
 The Musical Messenger, in referring to the recent death of William How ard Doane, of Westerly, and Watch Hill, with winter home in Cincinnati, says: "Dr. Doane contributed a wealth of song to the evangelical churches of the world. Many of his gospel songs will remain permanent possessions of the church. He con tributed one-half the cost of the Gin cinnati Y. M. c. A. pipe organ, also a rich collection of musical instru- ments, manuscripts and curios to the Cincinnati Art Museum. He was a liberal .giver to Denison (Ohio) Uni versity, providing the Doane Library building. the Doane Academy build ing, and S30,000 additional in cash short while ago.
 'Dr. Doane was an active church worker during his best days and was superintendent of the Mount Auburn Baptist Sunday school many years. On account of his gospel songs, Dr. Doanes memory among religious peo- pie will never die"
 While walking along Washington street in Boston, last Thursday morn ing, Charles H. Gavitt. of Westerly, was one of four gentlemen injured by an avalanche of snow and ice from the roof of one of the tall buildings MT. Gavitt received a severe cut in the head and was rendered uncon- scious. He was taken to a hospftal and renamed there until Saturday morning. While in the hospital he was visited by several shyster lawyers who entreated him to bring a suit in damages against the city of Boston. They offered all sorts of inducements, but received the determined response from MT. Gavitt, Nothing doing
 The junior class of the Westerly High school held a Washington social Monday evening, in High School hall While colonial costumes prevailed some of the dances were far removed from the demure minuet, and it was be danced in costumes of Washing tons time. The social was enjoyed by a large assemblage. The High School orchestra furnished the music.
 Most Excellent Henry s. Pearson,