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The daily progressive-miner., 1917-12-28

Do not forget tha Pioneers Dance New Years Eve at Red Men Hall.adv.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-12-28

Do not forget the Pioneers Dance New Years Eve at Red Men Hall.ad
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-05

ing. It was also interesting because 1t
was the first occasion upon which the
women In khaki shared with the police
the difficult duty Of organizing an I'M
expectedly large crowd Of sightseers.
1t Is comparatively easy. II rather
rough work. to keep order in a crowd
composed chiefly Of men and women.
but when 1t comes to a vast multitude
that includes large majority q babies
and young children the matter becomes
one of delicacy and danger. The wom-
en- in khaki who are under military
discipline acted fairly well under the
circumstances, and 1t was rather anus
ing to hear them giving orders to the
police and to q considerable body Of
wounded soldiers who were present
Whether they were quite a success in
an official capacity IL a difficult ques-
ton to answer. but It certainly was
amusing to hear strapping young
woman with the three stars denoting q
captains rank on her shoulders call
out in a stentorian voice. Attention."
and to see the wounded soldiers from
force of habit. and the policemen from
surprise, suddenly all bring their arms
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-05

sonal knowledge this week was. when
both OF their majesties went to the
wonderful Dominion day service At
Westminster Abbey in the morning.
and after a probably hurried lunch
Queen Mary put in q punctual appear
ance at the Central Hall. Westminster,
at a quarter past Q. and inspected. talk
ed to and took personal interest IN NO
fewer than 40 babies. and about !o0
proud mothers. I don't believe the
queen sat down. or stopped talking and
bowling and rather laboriously doing
her duty for two hours. for she did not
leave the hall until after o'clock. She
probably had been standing previously
at Westminster Abbey during the serv-
ice and subsequent reception for an
equal length of time: also. she had
changed her dress between times. and
suppose she had about half an hour
to do it in and also to get her lunch.
says q London letter writer in the
Pittsburgh Times Gazette.
The reason why Queen Mary came To
the Central Hall, Westminster. was be-
cause, on July 2. national baby week
held its first exhibition. and there were
all sorts of wonderful things relating
to babies-their health. their lives and
their food-going on within the build
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-05

smartly to their sides and their heels
together.
-
The fads and fashions Of weddings
go on apace. war or no war. and yet.
strange as
Wedding Fads and 1T may
Fashions Still Intact. seem. IN ~
there more stringent rules. speaking
from the standpoint Of the dread what
IL DONE" than in the times when the
country Is engaged in a struggle of
the nations forces. One may not be
married. it would seem. according to
ones own desires in tho matter; In
stead. one must be ruled by the senti-
ment that prevails throughout the
country. and whether the bridegroom
ID included among its fighters or
whether he has not the slightest inten-
ton Of Joining those ranks, the we'd
ding must be simple In the extreme
Whether or not in this country the
ruling will prevail that has held for
the past three years in Europe remains
to be seen. although Indicate are
that marriages of the near future at
least will all be of the very quiet kind
says the San Francisco Chronicle
Woe betfde the unfortunate bride who
presumes to follow her own plans In the
matter, at least II she would keep in the
good graces of society in general tpro-
vided, of course, that society here in
general elects the simple wedding in
place of more elaborate ceremony.
At the present time the decision seems
not to have been made definitely, as
far as the smart set Is concerned, and
she who would be sure Of not erring.
socially speaking, yet who wants all
OF the pomp and ceremony that would
have attended the event in other years.
finds only one remedy-she will have
to hasten her wedding before Dame
Fashion, in America at least. sets down
her immovable foot on the question of
having deliberately appointed ceremon-
les of the kind.
A recent wedding in London. at which
the bride, Lady Marjorie Cochrane, de-
fed the powers that be and had her
plans as she wished, was the matter of
unfavorable comment for weeks after
ward. Lady Marjorie elected to have
a golden weddfng-not meaning in the
least that she had, happily or unhap-
PLY. gone through fifty years of mar
ried life. but, on the contrary. this
being her first, and. as she expected.
her last, she determined to have 1t ac-
cording to the scheme she had pic
tured 1t in her mind from her child
hood days, and that necessitated
golden wedding.
Eight of her close friends attended
her in the capacity OF bridesmaids, and
they were gowned In frocks of golden
tissue. made along simple lines. but
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-05
Picked Up Here and There.

- aaA Mrs. n NJ A. Miller of San
vsaoeisco entertained at a dinner dance
last night at the
he Simple Marin Marin Golf and
Debut. affair taking the
Saaoo Of the elaborate coming-out dance
khioh had been planned for their daugh-
btr, 1ass Flora Miller. The original plan
had been for a handsomely appointed
bffAir to be given at the Fairmont
Hotel, San Francisco, on this date.
But the war interviewed, upsetting all
arrangements for debuts as well as
weddings, and the project was tempo
Artly abandoned
w Last nights party was for the pleas
IRE of the young men of the reserve Of
looef1 training camp, especially those
erom Ross, San Rafael and Marin
bounty generally, who. in the natural
Douro0 Of events, would have been in
cluded In Miss Miller's social pleasure
luing her first season. As 1t has
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-05

turned out. they will be carrying arms
instead Of debutantes' bouquets, and
Khaki will take the place of tennis
1anneas and evening clothes for some
Next year II il hoped that the bril-
lAnt affair frst planned will become .
net. Meanwhile Miss Miller will con-
anns to enjoy the pleasure of the sub
49outAnte group with whom she has
shared the enjoyment of the past weeks
since leaving school.
The present state of affairs is being
eheerfully accepted by all of the debu-
are postponing their coming-out par
ties Tor another year, and meanwhile
are devising all the means by which
version for the young men who are
doing their very strenuous duty at the
reserve officers training camp.
Washington Is continually Turing Chi
eago's attractive. desirable. capable
young people to de-
5Ure Of sert the Windy city
the Capital and tie up with
9he Arthur Cables, VIII Hales, young
Edward Ryersons. Albert Farwells are
not the only members Of our younger
Det who will DO missing next winter
and can be found at the National Cap
nal. Says the Chicago Tribune The
1Atsst deserters are the Ray Athertons
Nj. Atherton was here last week, pack
ing mp the furniture. leasing the at
2racttve house on the corner of Burton
place and Dearborn avenue, and dis
posing Of his automobile. because he il
planning to work for the administra-
ton in Washington next winter, and
then hopes to enter on a career in our
diplomatic service His wife is for the
che summer at York Harbor, Me. They
VIII be much missed in Chicago's social
ranks, but 1t IL satisfaction to those
interested In the impression our diplo-
UAfic service makes on people of other
nations to know that such attractive,
Dresentable and altogether chic young
people are going to represent US in
Joss here and, taken together with the
many serious gaps made in our ranks
by wars demands. it all makes a gray
outlook for next winters social doings.
oNDON. July ..-Europe's kings and
uueens are getting beautifully less, but
the lives of some. par
Hard Worked ticulariy the royal
n,H pair Of England, are
Royalties. far from being idle
bnss In fact, to quote the words of an
American the other day, Gosh. they
10 earn their salariesw
Without a doubt. King George and
Queen Mary are two of the hardest
worked people in England. 4 case in
point that came within my own per-
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with gorgeousness implied tn TIE very
color Of their gowno. Each bridesmaid
wore In place Of . hat q veil OF gold
tufle, and her bouquet was a sheaf OF
gold lilies. Two tiny pages. who per-
formed the Office Of train bearers to the
white ROBBED bride. were clad in cloth
of gold, and there were also two little
golden flower girls. dressed in gold
tulle and bearing baskets of gold. from
which they strewed gold flowers In her
path.
The gowns were doubtless not one
whit more elaborate from the stand
point of expense than those OF other
coiofs and fabrics would have been.
but the effect produced was one OF
much richness that met with anything
but popular approval. and the pride
was the subject of much unpleasant
the church and through the throng Of
spectators c6ngregated on all sides to
view It's gorgeousness. 1t was declar-
ed that in war time a golden wedding
was anything but the proper thing to
have.
X
Some horse enthusiasts of Cleveland,
such as Mrs Charles A. Otis and Miss
Helen Murray. who
Society at has broken records
driving In the races
summer Races. and who always ac-
companies Mrs Otis, were too busy
with Red Cross work to appear at the
recent races at North Randall.
Mrs. w. G. Pollock and Mrs Leonard
c. Hanna, who are, as a rule, hostesses
in their boxes, did not entertain this
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Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-15
FOUR MINUTE MEN
 WILL COOPERATE
Their Subject Next Week Will Be Red
 Cross Campaign.


 The, -four minute men" for the city of Norwich will speak at the local the atres during the week of Dec. IT to 22, inclusive, and will speak on the sub ject of the Red Cross in connection with the great national campaign and drive which will be conducted in ev- cry hamlet, town and city of the Unit ed States during the week of Dec. IT to p. Preparations are being made for big drive in Norwich and all the loyal citizens of the city are urged to take out a membership in the Red Cross in the early part, of the week. Booths will be provided at each thea ire where people may join the society and take an sactive part in the great project.
 The names of the speakers. the the atres at which they will appear, and the Hates on which they will speak follow:
 Monday evening" Dec. 17-Auditori- um Charles V. James; Breed, Herman Aiofsin; Davis, Charles L. Stewart. Thursday evening, Dec. 20-Auditori- um Edmund W. Perkins; Breed, An drew B. Davies; Davis, Arthur F. Lib- by. Saturday evening Dec. 22-Audi- torium, Charles L. Stewart: Breed. Arthur r. Libby; Davis, Mayor Allyn L. 6TOWn.-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-15
DIE ).

0IE 1.
 sTv sras ta@ asta sitI sB Pes searL n of ns the town Of Essex
 sEoreaN-Tn this city Dec 1s. 1s17. Eliza Harvey. beloved wife of sam Newton street. Monday afternoon, Dec. r. at o'clock. aE'GsRBy-Tn Bridgeport. Dec. IA, 1o17; suddenly, Charles J. McGarry, fa 1917, Georre F.. beloved son of Michael A. and JbseDhine A. Crow lev. aged 10 years. ' months and Ii Funeral on t'te srrivr. of the noon tain at 12 os at the Main street sta = ti0n or Saturday Burial in St. Mary's cemetery.
 Martha W Fay widow of Samuel H FrneTa1 ssTan rerSfcea S W Viii fe1 be held in the RItcI1inrhar Memorial Monday. Dec. IT, at 2ao ?. m.
 sR"TT-y--Tr PawtucI-et n I. Dec. 12 1917 E,7~7?a L.. wife or David Archie. 1917 Andrew Farrell, aged. 66 years. sE.CC~-Tn France Nov. 1G, 1917 Fand walden
 -s-1Tesg TTrs-!n Backus ho~nftal. Nor Central Village. aged 1s years D.xoN-In Danielson. Dec. g, 1917 Mrs. H. E. Dixon. aged ss years. vTICOx-In St. Louis. Mo. Dec. [ 1917. Walter Eiwood. Jr. s9n of MT and Mrs. Walter E. Wilcox, aged ECoN EsToN-Tn Mystic Dec 7. 1917 William 1T. Eccleston. PAGE-In Danielson. Dec. 14, 1e17 James F. Page, aged 75 years. Funeral service at his home on Maple street Monday at ? p. m.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-15
A RED CROSS. CHRISTMAS! Striking Details sof Red Cross Work i,
 Fra nce

Our army is not in France in full
 force yet but the Red Cross is there.
 and means to see to it that both the
 French army and the French people
 understand that the hear of the
 American people is behind them. Here
 are some Of the evidences: The American Red Cross has under
 it's supervision four large military hos
 pitals and is about to establish an- other.
 The Red Cross has established 20
 dispensaries in the American army zone to improve the health conditions before the coming of our troops Surgical dressings are sent to over 1000 French hospitals and immense supplies are preparing for. our own
 army. + Thirty thousand soldiers day .arv served at Red Cross canteens at inn portant railroad centers.
 Extensive tuberculosis work. fori1eer- ly in charge of Mrs. Edith Wharton over by the Red Cross and is. being developed on large scale. Refugee families are aided through the winter with beds. clothing and shelter: The entire devastated district is divided for this work. Warehouses have been established at four points to which are shipped food, clothing, bedding, household utensils and agri- cultural implements.
 Repair work is carried on in the villages of the devastated region to enable returned families to stAf1 throughout the winter. Walls broken by shell holes are tied together Beams are supplied to shattered roofs so that families now living in cellars can in- babit their homes.
 The Red Cross transportation ser vice uses 400 motor car vehicles, 250 of which are trHci1s of various sizes. A, motor bus line is about to be opened through Switzerland from the German to tho French border to aid in transporting returning refugees and exchanged prisoners The trans portation work is directed by men of experience from America.
 The Red Cross will see to 1t that no American soldier or. sailor is forgotten at Christmas time, whether he has vet "come across or is still in camp in America
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-15
EVENTS OF FIFTY YEARS AGO
First Real Snow Storm of the Winter Hit Norwich
 ing School Proposed By ex-Governor Buckingham.

In reviewing The Bulletin files of fifty years ago a strange coincident occurs. The first real snowstorm Of that time occurred exactly on the same day and practically at the same hour as did the first real storm of this win ter which occurred Thursday evening. The committee on bridges reported at a special town meeting and a dis was proposed by Ex-Gov.e Buckng- ham which was greatly needed at that tima.
 '. Extracts from The Bulletins files of '67 follow:
 Dec. g. fs67-A special town meet ing was held Saturday to hear the report of the bridge committee. They submitted plans and estiml-es from certain bridge builders were dfscussei
 The matter was left with the commit tee with power contract for the bridges.
 A Washington street lad was rid- ing on a truck Saturday and fell be-
 tween the wheels, one of which passed over his chest. The body of the boy
 was badly crushed and he is not ex
 pected to live.
 Evening School Proposed. Dec. 10. 186z-The subject of es- tablishing an evening school in this city has beer under discussic:. for some SIme and on fast evening Ex- Gov. tsu ckinPham ap osar T: he-"re the
 board I fdu 'ution aoi A1 :!e ma;
 ter be o-e t em. Ire !s great need of such a school in this city and
 it would be well worth the effort. No ection was taken at this time. - |
 Dec. II, 1S67-The work of dredging the channel of the Thames River has
 been suspended as two of the ma chimes are out of commission The
 ice in the river has also prevented progress on the work. There have been found many coun- terfeit two dollar bills in circulation here recently. The bills of the Ma tional currency but somewhat thicker
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-15

than the genuine and can be easily detected.
 The Water Privilege.
 Dec. 12, 1S67-Recent surveys have demonstrated that between the Bundy Hill privilege, as it is called, on the Norwich and Worcester railroad and the tail race of the J. W. Slater at Jewett City, there is fall of some thing over twelve feet-sufhcient to give something betwen 5o,ooo and 75,0 900 spindle power.
 At the annual meeting of the New London County Agricultural society Thomas A. Clark. of Lisbon, was elected to the office of president. John c. Kellogg was chosen secretary. A Real Storm.
 Dec. 13, 1S67-The first real old New England snowstorm of the year oc- cured early Thursday evening, and ii showed. from early evening until late at night. The cold was severe the thermometer registering only eight degrees above zero. The wind blew and there were big drifts. The storm was even more severe in other parts of the state The mails were delayed time. The depth of the snow was about twelve to fifteen inches.
 Dec. 14, 1ss7-The effects of the storm Thursday night were more se- I NCICiy AOAI AA tAiS sANAIASJ lhCA WoS reported The steamboat train te New London on the Central Vernon, road got stuck in a snow bank at Mo began, and when on Friday morning two engines were sent down to pull il out they were unable to, as it was stuck fast.
 No through trains to New York have been run since Thursday night and only one train has been able tc reach Worcester.
 The Preston City church nette6 over three hundred dollars at theil festival held recently
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-15
Red Cross Rally.

Friday evening very interesting
 Red Cross rally was held in Ponemah
 hall. Taftville. in the interests of
 larger membership for the Taftville chapter of the Red Cross. There was
 a good sized audience and they listen ed with interest to the remarks of the speakers. The exercisAs were opened with the marching in of the girl work CTS to their places in the front row. They were all clad in the Red Cross working costume and presented very attractive appearance. This was fol- lowed by a short musical program by Heinrich's orchestra, after which all joined in the singing of America. Mrs. William Covill of New Bedford rem dered the Marseillaise as a vocal solo in a very artistic manner. After a few selections by the orchestra F. B. Rick etson, agent of the Ponemah company, who has taken an active interest in the Red Cross work in the village. made a brief address in which he told of what the Red Cross had accom- plished in the village. The local chap ter has present membership of 1,200 and MT. Ricketson set 2,000 the goal to strive for in the coming week. He then introduced the speaker of the evening. Prof. Benja min Bacon, of Yale university. Professor Bacon de- livered a very interesting address m the work of the Red Cross, especially l among our boys who are now over there. He earnestly asked for the sup port of all in this work which is so vital to the welfare of all our troops and which will play so big a part in winning the war. He told the people that it was up to them to aid in this work, which is of the utmost impor- tance to humanity in all quarters of the globe. MT. Ricketson then intro duced Rev. Ulderic O Bellerose, rec. | tor of the Sacred Heart church. who spoke in both Engl.Sh and French. He very pointedly brough- home to his audience the fact that the Red Cross is not a partisan organization. The Red Cross should have a heart interest | for each person in Taftville for at any l moment it may be your boy your brother, or your sweetheart or your | nephew, who is turning to the Red Cross for aid. It is up to you to see that the Red Cross is equipped and able to succor him. Join the Red Cross and not only give your dollar or two i but actually give your time and labor to help along this most worthy cause. The meeting closed by all rising and singing The Star Spanglcd Banner. i While it was being sung the members 1 of the children's class who were scat
 ed in the front of the hall rose and waved their small American flags.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-15
FUN NERAL.
HattY M. Robinson.

The funeral of Hattie Maude Robinson youngest daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Frederick k. Robinson, was held Fri day afternoon from the home of her parents on Cilmour street. Rev Will jam H.. Smith, pastor of St. Andrew s Episcopal church oficiated. There was a large attendance and many beu- tiful pieces of flowers. The body was placed in the vault in the Maplewood cemetery.
 The child died Thursday following brief illness with pneumonia. She was three yers, six months and six teen days old. Although young she leaves a large circle of friends to mourn her departure.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-15
Serious Fire Prevented.

A serious fire was prevented this morning when Motorman Herman Soules and John King smothered a blaze in the second story of, the house on the corner of Second street and Central avenue. The men were on their way to work about 5 o'clock Friday morning when they noticed what seemed to be a fire in the sec end story of the house. They went in and on going up to the room found the carpet in the middle of the floor in a blaze with 8 ffteen-year-old girl standing in corner in dazed con- dition. The blaze would have made a bad fire had it reached the bed clothes and got a good start. The men smothered the blaze with rug. The girls parents who were in an adjoining room knew nothing of the fire It is supposed that the girl got up and lit a match to look at the clock and dropped it before it was out She was apparently too dazed to call for help when she discovered the room to be on fire. The tenement is occupied bya a Polish family.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-15
British American War Relief Fu.7d.

The regular monthly meeting Of this association was held in the British club room Monday evening at 8 o'clock with George Adams in the chair. There was a good attendance. The regular business was transacted. Total amount collected up to date is $7S5.70. Another check of so has been sent to headdua rters and the fol- lowing letter neceived
 To MT. George Adams:
 Dear Sir: Your generous postal or der for $50 has been received. cal not tell you how sincerely grateful we are for another appreciation of your interest and cooperation in our work. It means so much in an organization of this kind to be so splendidly SUD- ported.
 With grateful thanks,
 Very cordially yours.
 CAROLINE l.. MORGAN,
 Honorary Secretary.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-15
Gas Department Men Hindered by Cold--Pheasant on Exhibition-Vil- taue Briefs.

The work of laying the new gas pipe on Third street is not progressing as fast as was hoped for on account of the extreme coud. The worEmen are compelled to thaw out each foot 1t ground with a soft coal fire before it is possible to dig. Friday afternoon they had brought the ditch as fas as the middle of Central avenue and had their fires just to the left of the car track. The smoke has been very dis agreeable to the neighbors.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-15

Institute, and for several years past he has been instructor in athlete, as well. During the time he has been acting as coach the Auburn institute has been rated as one of the leaders in college athletics in the south and southwestern country.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-15
PARISH HOUSE ASSOCIATION Members Sewed on Red Cross Gar.
 ments at Monthly Meeting.

The regular monthly meeting of the Park Church Parish House Associa- ton was held Frdiay afternoon in the Osgood Memorial. the members work ing on Red Cross garments. During the meeting Mrs. William H. Allen furnished selections on tre victrola, which was loaned through the cour- tesy of Plaut-Cadden.