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Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-27
PERSONALS

IT. H. Gallaga4 has been on a busi- ness trip to New York.
 Miss Josephine Armstrong of Central Village. has been visiting friends in Norwich,
 Mrs. William Walters has returned to Central Village after several weeks stay in Norwich.
 Mrs. Louis T. Cassidy. has returned home, after passing several weeks in Washington. D. c.
 Siberna Piacenza of Norwich was the guest Thursday of his son. Michael ,Piacenzas of Groton.
 MT. and Mrs. c. B. Chapman o1 New York are visiting with MT. and Mrs Charles c. Treat of Cliff street.
 MT. and Mrs. George Lathrop of Nor wich, were recent guests of MT. anc Mrs. A. B. Simmons at BaNouville.
 Mrs. Robert Agnew and three chil- dren of Norwich, are visiting Mrs Agnew's parents, MT. and Mrs. Fran cis Griswold. at Deep River.
 General Andre Bertnier of Paris and Lieutenant Bernard Smeunius o' Liege weer guests at a Hartford ho- tel Wednesday evening. They were accompanied by Herbert Wallace ot 1 Springfield They declined to give an1 intinatien concerning the intent o1 their visit to Hartford The Post states l but they were really on their way tt | Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-27
ENTERTAINED MEMBERS OF
 w. w. PERKINS CORPS
sedgwicI< Corps, No. 16, Held Unus-
 ualIy Interesting Meeting.

Sedgwick Woman's Relief Corps No. Is, entertained the members of w. w. Perkins corps of New London at Buck ingham Memorial on Friday afternoon. At 12.30 o'clock a luncheon menu was served and was followed by a social gathering which concluded at 3 o'clock when the business meeting was called to order by Mrs. Mabel E. George, president of Sedgwick Corps, Presi- dent Bertha GadDois of W. w. Perkins corps and Junior Vice President Eliza beth Spicer were escorted to the plat form by the conductresses, Lillian Brewster and Nellie Brown. There were Al visitors present and remarks were made by number of those in attendance. The patriotic instructor of w. w. Perkins corps spoke of the Battleship of Our Country and Mrs. Mary E. Hewitt told of her trip to Old Point Comfort. The meeting closed in regular form with the salute to the flag and the singing of Amreica-
 Accepts v. M. c. A. Invitation.
 The corps has accepted the invita- tion of the Y. M. c. A. to attend the meeting to be held ill the ThayeI building Sunday afternoon.
 The address of the occasion will be 1 delivered by Charles l.. Stewart, who has chosen for his topic. The Heroes of Connecticut, and this is sure to in- terest all who attend the service Swahn's orchestra will furnish speciaI music.
 The corps has also, accepted an in. vitation to attend service at Trinity M. E. church Sunday morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-27
PIER AND FREIGHT
 HOUSE TOTALLY DESTROYED
New. London Fire of Unknown Origin
 Gained Great Headway.
(special to The BuIletin.l

New London, May 26.-The pier and big freight house of the Norwich and New York Propeller Co., the landing place of the steamer Chelsea. on her regular trops between New York and Norwich was totally destroyed by fire tonight. The blaze was first seen by Policeman Rehn from Main street who supposed it was some small shack along the water front He sent in a still alarm to the Niagaras and immediately the powerful triple action motor apparatus was speeding to the fire In an instant thereafter the flames burst through the building and a general alarm was sent from the nearest fire box. The department make quick response but was hinder ed by a long freight train which was standing the west bound track and extending the full length of Water | street. By this time the big build l ing was a mass of flames and in a | remarkably quick time all the fire ap- paratus that responds to fire alarms
 on the fire. After two hours and a l half work the fire was subdued, but not until the freight house and a large | accommodation of merchandise was wholly destroyed.
 l The fire was confined to the Chel-
 sea wharf. the fremen preventing the 1 fire from spreading to the nearby | buildings. The cause of the fire and l the loss cannot be ascertained until | the freight bills are checked up. The local office of the company is not To- | cated in the freight house and all rec
 ords are preserved. The freight house | was of frame construction and wa.
 originally located on the harbor from 1 of Harbor avenue and used for a stor- age for the R, T. Palmer Co. prede. | sesSors of Palmer Brothers Quil l Mfg. in New London. This buiIdins
 was cut in two and taken on lighter
 and lowed to the pier on Wate
 street. It was leased by the Chel
 sea line about 12 years ago. Tn,
 structure was about 150 feet long ant
 50 feet wide and covered the who'll
 pier The steamer Chelsea was ol her trip from New York and is du
 to arrive about four o'clock Saturda,
 morning. It could not be learne where she would land the freight fo New London before resuming the trf l to Norwich
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-27
SIGMA BETA PHI
 SORORITY PRESENTED COMEDY
Large Audience Saw Miss Fearless
 and Co. at Y. M. c. A. Hall.


 Before an audience that filled the Y. M. c. A. hall to capacity on Friday evening the Sigma Beta Phi Sorority presented the comedy, Miss Fearless and Go.
 For amateurs the young ladies did themselves credit and are to be com plfmented os the success attained by their efforts. Miss Eleanor Fitzger- aid as Margaret Henley, the heiress, about whom the play centered was the particular shining star of the even ing, while Miss Sadie Donohue, as Miss Euphemia Addison, Margaret's chaperone made a most favorable inn pression on the audience. Others in the cast Worty of special mention are Miss Mary Wholey. who appeared as Miss Sarah Jane Lovejoy from the Lost Nation, and Miss Agnes Leahy, who took the part of Kate O'Connor. Miss Henley's Henley's servant and Miss Georgette Comeau, who appeared as Just Lizzie, the ghost. who was ev- erlastingly in some trouble or other.
 The comedy was presented in three acts and the stage settings were very l two. Miss Loretta Higgins rendered 1 in sweet soprano voice an Irish Love Song, and responding to an insistent encore she rendered. Because Your 1 Here. Miss Higgins also sang be- | tween acts two and three. Her se- | lecL1On. carry Me BACK 10 OIQ H1r- 1 ginny, was heartily encored.
 1 The scene of act one was laid ir Margaret Henley's summer cottage and act two a cottage on Spoke's Isle l Act three was the same as act two one week later. Before and after the f performance there, were several excel Iently rendered violin solos by Miss Irene Wholey. Handsome large 1 bouquets were presented several O. the members of the cast by admiring 1 friends.
 1 The cast was as follows:
 Miss Margaret Henley, and heiress Eleanor Fitzgerald Miss Euphemis Addison, her chaperon, Sadie Dono hue; Miss Sarah Jane Lovejoy, iron the Lost Nation, Mary Wholey; Kat | O'Connor, Miss Henley's servant Agnes Leahy; Barbara Livingstone Marguerite Shea: Betty Cameron, An na McGarry; Marion Reynolds, Flor ence Smith; Miss Henley's guests Lust Lizzie,' the ghost, Georgett Comeau; Miss Alias. Anna Kelly Miss AIibi, Esther Madden; the "Si lent Sisters" supposed to be Jac EggIestone and James Reading.
 Miss Agnes Graham was pianis Miss Irene Wholey. violinist. and Mis- Loretta Higgins, soloist. The usher were Miss Anna Kelly, hnd Miss Els ther Madden. Miss Adeline Rear sey was manager and Miss Syb l Browning and Miss Annie Peabod were assistant managers. Miss Hig gins sold tickets at the door and Mis- Kelly and Miss Madden collected tick cts.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-27
PRESENTED Y. M. c. A. MEDALS
 CERTIFICATES AND RIBBONS
About 70 Attended Friday Evening So-
 ciaI in the Gymnasium.

At a social in the Y. M. c. A. gym on Friday evening Physical Director O. H. Nickerson presented the medals, ribbons and certificates won during the past year by members of the va rious classes.
 The awards were as follows:
 Medals-Senior advanced grade: Hans Bauck, Alex CharnetsIi.
 Medals and ertifcates-Senior in- termediate grade: Ellis Sage, Arthur Johnson and Samuel Grove; senior elementary grade: James Blair and Charles Foessler.
 Ribbons, Triangles and Certificates Junior intermediate grade: Arthur Burlingame, Edwin Sevin, Herbert Charnetsli; junior elementary grade: Robert Campbell, Samuel Wilson and Shelton McNicHel.
 Triangles and Junior elementary grade: Floyd Aubrey, An drew Sullivan, James Driscoll, John Young, William Rochelle, Ernest Forbes, Vernon Randall, Gilio Stra- mese, Raymond Boynton, George Brush, Halsey Gallup, Charles Dyer Thomas Spivery, William Storms, Jo- seph Hartley, Joseph Collins and Les lie Smith.
 Games were enjoyed and at the close of the evening refreshments of ict cream and cake were served. There were about TO in attendance.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-27
WANT PLANK IN REP. PLATFORM
DeputatiOn of sufragists Call Edwin w Higgins
 ering Represented Five of New London County Leagues

IA deputation of twenty-five suffra gists from five of the leagues in New London county, Norwich. New London, North Stonington, Hamburg and Old Lyme, waited upon Congressman Edwin w. Higgins, delegate to the re- publican convention, on Friday after noon, asking him to favor a plank in the republican platform endorsing woman suffrage. Miss Katherine Lud- ington, New London county chairman, said that woman wishes to impress upon men the earnestness of her de- sire for suffrage was the reason for all demonstration and publicity, how ever personally distasteful to them such methods might be. MT. Higgins seemed well adapted to such methods, that he questioned if men could show as fine a deputation for any cause.
 Miss Ludington told of the great organizations of the suffrage move ment and of the great un-organized suffrage sentiment backing it.
 Mrs. Frederic H. Sykes took up the question of the federal amendment for woman suffrage, but as opposed to state work and in addition to it sey- eral points of constitutional law were ably discussed by MT. Higgins.
 MT. Higgins said that in his opin- ion a woman's mind was not adapted to legal questions. which supposition was challenged by a woman lawyer in the room. MT. Higgins declared himself as favorable to woman suf- 1 frage with some limitation, but said that he was opposed to federal action on the subject, there being such grave
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-27
MEMORIAL DAY EXERCISES.
West Side School Children carriee Out Programme and Heard Ad dresses,

Memorial day exercises were carried out Friday afternoon by the grades of the West Side schools.
 Grades VII and VIII of the Mount Pleasant Street school joined in giv- ing the following pleasing program:
 The Boy Scouts March. Grades z and 8; song. The BugIer. Grades 2 and 8; song, The Rally. six Eighth grade girls, Misses Mildred Lewis, Sarah SGmm, Selen Lyman, Lillian Levine, Mary Higgins and Helen Bloom; We're Tenting Tonight, by Grades and g.; medley of War songs.
 The speakers, the Messrs. Pendle- ton, George Sanders and Edwin Hill the Y. M. c. A. general secretary, were introduced by Supervisor J. B. Stan ton. Each spoke impressively of the greatness of and necessity for loyalty, loyalty to father and mother, loyalty to the flag, loyalty to God. A most feeling tribute was paid to Lincoln, whose loyalty led to the sacrifice of his life for his country and his coun- ! trymen.
 At the close of the last address the children rose. in acknowledgment of
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-27

questions now before the government and declared himself states right man."
 Mrs. Sykes said that just because there were such grave issues before us, questions of war and peace, wom- en should be represented.
 MT. Higgins further said that he was convinced that it was the women of the leisure class who asked for the suffrage and that the working women made no demand for it.
 Mrs. Willis Austin replied there would have been members of Working Women's League present had not their work prevented. Mrs Wm A. Norton called attention to the action of the la Dor organizations and of the Woman's Trades Unions in endorsing equal suf- frage, as had also the National Grange
 Mrs. Willis Austin asked MT. Hig- gins if he did not think that he should delegate, consider the question of ex- pediency. She called attention to the fact that there are twelve free states with 4,000,060 women voters, that the coming election will be closely con tested and suggested that it would bt wise for the republican party to rec. ognize these facts
 MT. Higgins replied that he did no think that the question of expediency l should be considered and that woman suffrage was not a question for tht convention.
 The women thanked MT. Higgins fol I his courtesy and interest. MT. Hig, gins replied by experimenting then upon their intelligent activity and tn meeting dispersed.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-27
NORWICH SCHOOL CHILDREN
 WILL PROVIDE FLOWERS
Contributions Are to Be Left at Buck ingham Memorial Monday After noon.

As in former years, the children of the local schools will provide flowers for the decorating of the soldiers graves in the cemeteries in this vlcin- ity. At a special meeting of Sedgwicl; post, No. 1, G. A. R., in Buckingham Memorial on Friday evening the mem bers of the post decided to request teachers to have the children leave tke flowers at Buckingham Memorial Mon- day afternoon or early Tuesday morn : ing, preferably Monday afternoon. The Father Mathew cadets have notified the post that they will turn out for the parade SO strong. Very interesting re marks were made at the meeting by Comrade Warren Lee Goss and Senior Vice Commander F. George Riddle, who spoke of his recent trip to the church conference in Louisville, Ky. Commander Orrin M. Price presided at the meeting.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-27
THEWONDERS OF GAS
What You Can Do With Gas

Gas is ready any minute of the day oi night, in any quantity and in any par of the house.. You don't have to car. ry it about. No smoke, no ashes, nd disagreeable odors, no heavy and clumsy apparatus. and gas compans handy who will see that your appli' ances are working properly if you asl them to do so.
 You can cook with gas, heat wate. for washing, do the laundry work. ligh your house, take the chill from room on cold days; why, if you wanted to you could have a gas engine pump tn water for you if that was necessary.
 It would take a larger space fhai that occupied by this advertisement ti enumerate all of the many things tha may be done with gas, and as space rather expensive, we would sugges that you call at our office and see fc yourself how many things may b done.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-27
NORWICH SOCIETY," TAXES
 INTEREST IN THE CITY.
Appoints Committee to Promote Inter- est in General Welfare of the Rose of New England.


 est in General Welfare of the Rose
 of New England.
 At the annual meeting of the Nor wich society in New York on May 10, 1916, the following motion, duly made and seconded, was unanimously adopted to the effect that a commit president to confer with Henry A. Tir- rell, principal of the Norwich Free Academy, the mayor of Norwich, the managing. board of the hospital and the committee may deem advisable, with a view of ascertaining toward what activity the society might use- fully contribute such aid as may be l within it's means, and, after a confer ence with the executive committee, to submit report and recommendations i to a meeting of the society to be held during the coming fall for such action | as the society may then determine upon.
 The Norwich society has sent out the following notice to it's members: The constitution of our society pro- viGes, among other things, that its | object is to promote interest in the general welfare of the city of Nor | Wich, Conn.
 | IV, 1Sl6s suggestion was made thai l the society take some definite actior that would tend to identify Hre asso- citation with the city of Norwich.
 A number of ways and means weIT uggested-such as furnishing a fret bed at the Backus hospital, or a prizI based on scholarship in the Norwich Academy-but it was felt that therr were many more suggestions tha could be made. It was, therefore, th, consensus of opinion that before an, definite action should be taken in tn matter the question should be submit ted to all of the members of the so ciety, with the view of obtaining thei ideas and suggestions in this connec tion
 The undersigned special committe was appointed for this purpose, wit instructions to prepare the replies re celved and submit them at meetin
 to be held at some early date. Each and every member is earnest ly requested to express his view O
 this question to the committee. and t
 make any suggestions that may occu l that will assist in promoting interest i l the general welfare of the city of Nor 2 wich by the Norwich society of Ne r York
 X The notice is signed by James VI y Farrell, chairman, and Albert S. Bar D James A. Somers, M. D., Charles ] t Moves, committee.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-27
ACCEPTS INVITATION
 OF BALTIC LODGE.
Hugh ossood Lodge Will Attend Church Service on First Sunday in June.

oseood 1ode5e No ee9o S IT n q o F.. in Germania hall on Friday even ing with Noble Grand Fred Knowles in the chair. an invitation from Sa- maritan lodge of Baltic to attend the church parade at Baltic on the first Sunday in June was accepted The service is to be held in the Meth odist church at Baltic. Several brothers took degrees at the meeting an dnames were placed in nomination for new officers. The nominations were: Noble Grand, James Wharm- by; vice grand, Arthur Scofield; elec- tive secretary. Fred Knowles, and au- ditor for one year. George Mitchell.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-27
GET RID OF HUMoRs
floods sarsapariIIa is the Medicine
 to Take-Makes Pure Blood.

Dry, moist, scaly letter, pimples. hoils, and other eruptions come from humors, which may be either in- herited, or acquired through defec- tive digestion and assimilation.
 To treat these eruptions with dry ing medicines is dangerous.
 Hoods SarsapariIla, the old reli- able medicine, helps the system to discharge the humors, and improves The digestion and assimilation
 Get Hoods Sarsaparilla from your druggist. It may be confidently re- lied upon to do it's work. 1t purifies tFe blood, tones the stomach, and builds 1p the whole system. 1t goes 10 the roots of diseases. and it's bene- f1cial results are permanent. It sets hings to rights in the system Re- member to ask for Hoods Sarsapa- 1illa, because nothing else acls like Il and notag Alse can take it's place.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-27
FUNERALS
Mrs. AIbert F. Pierce.

The funeral of Mrs. Albert F. Pierce was held from her late home on Union street, Friday afternoon with relatives and friends attending. Rev. F. w. Coleman of the Trinity Methodist Episcopal church officiated and gave an address. The bearers were Henry. William. Herbert and Clarence John son, Mrs: George T. Lord sweetIy rendered Christians Good Night and Nearer, My God, to Thee.
 A large wealth of beautiful flowers covered the casket. Burial was in Preston City cemetery, where Rev. ATr Coleman read a committa1 service Undertaken Charles A. Gager. Jr.. was in charge of the funeral arrangements
 William G. Conrad.
 The funeral of William G. Conrad took place Friday afternoon from the funeral parlors of Henry Allen & Son with relatives and friends attending Rev. Frank Palmer offfciated and friends acted as bearers. Burial was in Avery cemetery where there was a committal service.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-27
STREET DEPARTMENT
 STARTS ANNUAL oILINe
Thames Street Was Oiled Friday and Other Streets Along Trolley Lines Will Follow.

The annual oiIing of the streets has been started by the street department. Thames street was oiled Friday and other streets along the car lines will be first to be oiled.
 Two of the oil tank cars have ar rived and they contain between 5000 to 1000 oil. The oil was ordered some time ago but owing to freight embargo, the shipment was delayed The oil is the same grade as the oil used last year. It is light and pene- trates the dust quicker and dries quicker. The other cars are expected soon.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-27
TELEPHONE EMPLOYEES
 DANCE AT MILLERs
Programme of 16 Numbers Included
 Latest Steps.

One of the prettiest dances of the season was given by the Southern New England Telephone employees in Miller's academy on Friday evening. The hall was artistically decorated with palms, lilacs and other flowers suitable for the occasion.
 At intervals on the walls and in the center of the hall were suspended the signs of the company. In all there were 75 couples present. On the dance programme were sixteen numbers. in cluding the waltz, two step. Paul Jones, Portland Fancy and Leap Year dance.
 During intermission punch was served. MiIIer's four piece orchestra furnished the dance music.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-27
MAKING PLANS FOR
 FIELD DAY TRIP
Norwich, Conn., Lodge, $50, Expects to Send Big Delegation to Bridaenort

Norwich, Conn. lodge No. $50. T. O. O. M., held a regular business meet ing in the Moose Club on Laurel Hill avenue Friday evening with the dic- tator, George H. Moles in the chair. Plans. for the coming field day were considered at the meeting. The local lodge is making arrangements to join New London on the trip to the field day which is to be held at Bridgeport on June 1T. A number of the lodges Plainfield members were present at the meeting.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-27
ITALIAN SCHOOL
 CLOSES ITS SEASON
Elaborate Program of Exercises PIan-
 ned for Next Friday Evening.

The Italian Night School conducted by Joseph w. Carlevale and Chester c. Ambler under the auspices of the Central Baptist church, closed it's sea- son on Friday evening. The closing exercises will take place on next Fri day evening in Bushnell chapel and an elaborate program is being arr ranged for the occasion.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-27
GEO. A. DAVIS. g Broadway

the talk which they had followed with deepest interest.
 The Gettysburg Address by the school, a song, Star Spangled Banner, by the school, and the salute to the flag brought the exercises to close.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-27
Fifth co. Appointments.

Colonel Dorsey of New London has made the following appointments to members of the Fifth company of this city: Corporal Andrew M. Avery to sergeant; Private Ernest BartoIucci to corporal, and Private John ,. Mag saer tOscorporaL
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-27
6. A. R. serviee sundau.

church. F. w. Coleman, pastor. the morning subject will be Lessons We
 Should Learn from the Civil War.
 The Grand Army Post will be present. At the evening service the subject will be Opinions or Convictions
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-27
GAS AND ELECTRICAL
 COMMISSIONERS ORGANIZE
Charles E. Whitaker is Elected Pres- ident and A. S. spaldins, secre- tary.

At meting of the gas and electrical commissioners on Friday evening formal organization was effected by the election of Charles E. Whitaker as president, Daniel T. Shea, vice president, and A. $. Spalding, secre- tary. The only other matters trans acted at the meeting were of a rou- tine nature.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-27
Heartease Circle Meetino.

EIeartease circle of the Kings Daughters met with Mrs. Howard ReveII on Baltic street on Friday even : Ing. After the meeting a social even ing was spent and refreshments were served.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-27
MemoriaI nau sar.iea

At the Norwich Town Methodist church Rev. E. P. Phreanor, the pas tor, will hold a special Memorial Day service Sunday morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-27
Incidents In Society

Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Gilman of New York will spend the next few days uptown, the guests of Miss Caro- line T. Gilman.
 Miss Caroline T. Gilman of Wash lington street has had as her guest for few days Mrs. Babcock of Stoning- ton.
 Mrs. H. E. Haskell and MT. Chas, John ID. Hawkins of Broadway, leave Monday for their cottage at Eastern Point. to remain for several weeks.
 HEAT EXHAUSTION k
 HOrsfOrd's Acid Phosphate a Revives. refreshes, strengthens. Re. heves depression, restores nerve force. Buy bottle
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-27
Frst WatermeIons Of Season

X A Franklin street dealer is display ing watermelons-the first of the sea-
 gam
Norwich bulletin., 1916-05-27

Senator Mclean has announced the appointment of F. w. Cooper of Dari- en, w. I. Leahy of Hartford and e. L. Richards of Norwich as naval cadets at the Naval academy at Annapolis.