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Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-25

At the adjourned meeting of the Ma tional Roque Association of America l held Friday night in the club house at the Rockwell Street courts w. c. Rod man was elected president for the coming year. The officers elected were follows: President, W. c. Rodman, Philadel- phia; first vice president J. D. Miner, East Greenwich; second vice presi- | dent, A D. Spenman, Willimantic; third vice president, pr. w. R. Neazey. Philadelphia club: secretary, A. L. Peale, Norwcih; treasurer, James L. Case, Norwich; official editor, L. C. Williamson, Washington, D. c.
 The meeting was called to order at : o'clock by the retiring president Samuel B. Prentice of Providence, R. | Treasurer James L. Case reported Rodman for the rules committee re- ported progress. It was voted on mo- tion of F. M. Pratt that mallets be provided for the younger members and James l.. Case. W. C. Rodman. L. c. Williamson, c. B. Crowell, F. NJ Pratt and $. B. Prentice.
 Dr. Neazey spoke Of the proposed and an effort will be made to have courts established in such clubs
 President Rodman will announce his committees later.
 Medals Awarded.
 About o'clock Friday evening the retiring president, s. B. Prentice awarded four medals. They went follows:
 J. c. Kirk, Philadelphia, National Champion.
 Rev. c. R. Hartman, first place in the second division.
 Irving Miner. first place in the third division
 F. NJ Pratt, second place in the third division
 Second place in the first division and second place in the second division are not vet decided as there remain several games in both divisions to be played off yet.
 The deciding game for the national championship was played off about noon on Friday when Mir. Kirk de- feated c. c. Williams.
 ExChampion Eddie Clark arrived in Norwich on Friday and accepted Gerald BrassilTs challenge for the first Van Wickle medal The contest was started Friday evening and Mir Clark won four out of five games played retains the medal
 Second Van Wickie.
 Play in the contest for the second Van Wickle medal did not go through the series as C. M Thompson who W. T. Sullivan was unable to finish because of lack of time so he decided to forfeit to Mir Sullivan Retiring President Prentice made the
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-25
WEDDING.
AIlen-HolIister. A

At the Wilton Congregational church Wednesday. Miss l.. Marie Hollister, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. F. NJ. HolIister. became the bride of F. M. Holiister officiating. The church was decorated in yellow and white flowers.
 Before the ceremony there was a short musical pr~-ram when Miss Marion Willis, of Worcester, Mass sang Calm on the Night, by Bohn. and l Love Thee, by Greig. There were also organ numbers by Miss F. Hart, organist of the church.
 At 2.3O the bridal party entered the church as the wedding march from Lohengrin was played.
 Little Clara Evans. of Wilton, was flower girl. and little Timothy Merwin, ring bearer. Mrs. Charles Zealand, of Wilton, was matron of honor. The bridesmaids were Miss Elsa Martin Of Battle Creek. Mich: Miss Anna Vince Ter of North Stonington; Miss Grace Canterbury, of Wilton. The best man was Horace Hollister. brother of the bride. The ushers were James and Carroll Hollister, the brIde's brothers, and Howard BraunsoH, of Lansdowne, Pa.
 The white georgette crepe, over white satin, with pearl trimmings. She wore a veil. with pearl band. and car ried white roses. The matron of hon or wore a gown of yellow chiffon cloth and carried yellow roses. The bridesmaids wore gowns of lavender chiffon cloth. They carried lavender and white flowers.
 At the close of the ceremony the Northfield benedict. The Lord Bless Thee and Keep Thee. was sung by quartette.
 After the wedding there was a re- ception at the chapel and q luncheon at the parsonage. The bride received some beautiful gifts. After n short wedding trip MT. and Mrs. Allen will return to Wilton, later leaving for Oberlin, Ohio. where they will make their home.
 Rev Mr. Holiister was formerly pas tor of the Congregational church Of North Stonington.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-25
MOOSE cLAMBAkE.
Game Between WiIImantic and Nor
 wich to be Feature Event

One of the features of the Moose clambake to be held soon will be the baseball game between the Willima h. tic team and the Norwich team. In addition there will be a game between the married men and the single men. The athletic programme will include a fat mans race, three legged race, sack race, potato race, obstacle race, long distance jumping, high jumping hop, skip and jump, and a tree climb ing contest It has been decided to serve the luncheon about noon and the bake at 4 o'clock. The committee in charge of the arrangements held a meeting on Friday evening for the purpose of perfecting the plans.
 At the regular business meeting of the lodge on Friday evening announce ment was made that a Moose night has been arranged for with the Ma jeStic Roof Garden mana cement The plan is to have Moose night two nights running at the Roof during the first week in September.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-25
TOWN COMMITTEE
WI EE
 TO RAISE FUNDS.
Money Will Bo Used to Carry Out Recommendations of Defense Coun- cii.

A meeting of the town committee of the Connecticut state council os de- fense was held at D. m Thursday afternoon at thn office of the mayor with all members present. The first matter taken up was the designation of certain phases Of the work to com mittee members under the following headings: Publicity, C. k Bailey; finance. C. P. Bushnell. food, II. K, Branche Ia bor. R.W. McNeely. Several letters were read in relation to differ ent phases of the work. The need of some small financial expense seemed apparent and to meet suCn need c. r. Bushnell C.. K Bailey and II. R. Branche were designated in charge of that matter. Contributions will be solicited through the press
 One of the things arranged for was the appointing O. committee to whom ony private or business matters in the interest of any of our men in service might fe referred the members of the committee to be furnished each Of the men. The personnel of the commit tee will be q matter of careful selec- tion.
 The matter of q bulletin board was discusse1 but no definite action taken until next meeting.
 IL is ioped that this committee. part of the great state wide move ment, may have the hearty co-opera tion of Norwich people fin whatever 1t plans to do in service of the state.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-25
THIRD COMPANY MEN
 HOME ON FURLOUGR. Norwich Boys at Fort Wright Have Received Another Mascot.

aI6u2ESh- -dPoWY YP YP UU U L
 Several of the Third company men were at their homes here during the past few days and reported conditions to be excellent in the camp.
 The company has received another mascot-tlis time a goat, with all the characteristics of the goat family, even to the eating of tin cans. The boys also have the promise of another mascot from a Greeneville man.
 On Thursday the boys received the second innoculation, which was a trif1e heavier than the first. The men stood the ordeal very good, only a few feel ing weak after it.
 Among those who were in town dur ing the week were: Captain W R. Denison- Sergeant R. o. Fletcher. Cook David Lyons, Private Patrick DOnahue ond Private Walter Congdon
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-25
FAITH TRUMsULL CHAPTER.
Members Discuss Questions ReIatinq to War Work at Special Meeting.

At a special meeting of the Faith Trumbul chapter D. A R., held in the Woman's Service League rooms in the Thayer building questions re- lating to war work were discussed The chapter has already contributed SS5 worth of knitted goods for the men on the submarines and on the Connecti- cut. Friday s69 more was pledged for the fund for the wool from which the sets consisting of muffier, scarf, wrist lets and socks are to be made The subscription list was headed by a pledge of $50 from one of the members present. Nearly all of the members present pledged themselves to aid in knitting the 210O sets requested from the Red Cross. Other members who were not present at the meeting may pledge money or work to Mrs C. W. Prentice
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-25
IN THE CITY COURT,
Spiron Behryn Sent to Boys School
 for Stealing Gas Fitting.

In the city court on Friday eight cases were disposed of in the follow ing manner:
 George Wilson of Brattleboro was fined for trespassing on a freight car, and upon failure to pay the sum of $7.45 he was given a chance to work out his bill
 Spiron Behryn. accused of taking fit tingS from the gas plant, was sen fenced to the Connecticut school for boys, and was taken there by Police man Smith.
 Three men paid paid s6 for trespass- ing a, freight car. One man ar rested the complaint of his WV was. released as she failed to appear against him. Two young men charg- ed with intoXication and breach of peace were fined $50 and $9.50 re- spectively.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-25
PERSONALS

Mrs. Mary Robbins of Norwich is spending a few days at Fairview Ekonk.
 Miss Marcella Riley of Norwich was recent guest of relatives in Moosup.
 The Forty Hours Devotion begins Sunday in Holy Trinity church. Pom fret.
 Mir. and Mrs. Fred W. Bentley are spending two weeks vacation at Lords Point.
 Mary E. Becker of F1tchburg, Mass is passing two weeks with Prof. and Mrs. William F. Geary of this city. Miss Evelyn Burdick of Norwich sspending a week visiting her sister Mrs. La Verne Chaffee of Ashaway, R l.
 Miss Marion Blakes1ee returns to her home in Lebanon today Saturday. after spending the summer in South bridge, Mass.
 Joseph Mitchell has returned to his home in Norwich, after spending a few days with MT and Mrs. Lucius Golf of East Hampton.
 Mrs. Appleton Main. Miss Gertrude Main and Lester A.. Main are spend ing a few days in New York and Philadelphia.
 Edward R. Sutton, formerly of Nor wich returned Friday to his home in Quincy, Mass. after visiting friends in Norwich for the past week.
 Edward F. Sage, who has been spending a furlough in this city with his parents. MT. and Mrs. Frederick E. Sage, has returned to the New T,-oi i,,ir,
 Mir and Mrs. Charles Tingley are moving from Norwich to Mystic, where they will reside with Mir. Ting Haley street.
 Mrs. J. A. Giard and son, Henry, of Ware Mass have returned home after ypending a week with Mrs. Giord's father, William Kelley of Yan- tic street.
 Mrs. Mildred Brown Wilkins, wife of Rev. Richard M. Wilkins of Read ing, Mass. is spending a week with her parents, MT. and Mrs N. 1. Brown of Laurel Hill avenue.
 Mrs. D. G. Grodotzke and two chill dren, Myra and Warren, of New Bruns sWick, \. J., are spending a few weeks with Mrs. GrOdOtzke's mother ln-Iaw, Mrs. WiIhelmine Grodotzke of Mt. Pleasant street
 Lemuel Osgood Fielding. son of MT. and Mrs. L. NJ. Fielding, of Norwich, an officer on the U. S. Duncan which recently conveyed the American f1eSt to Europe, is at his home for brief rurlough, coming from Newport, R. I.
 MT and Mrs Charles w. Wilder, who have been spending a part of their vacation with Mrs. Wilder's par ants, MT and Mrs. William D. Case, nave returned to their home in Pitts 0urgh, Penn.
 Rev NJ Mclean GoIdie formerly Of YantiC. later secretary of the '. NJ. c. A., at Fort Terry, and rector of the lyme Missions, has left on the way to Russia, via San Francisco and Japan md the Trans Siberian railway to take ID work with the Russian army.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-25
Prof. Leonard TroIand in Harvard
 Chair.

Readerc of The Bulletin will recall that some time ago aprofessor in liar ward, Hugo Munsterburg, a German, was spoken of as about to be removed by tn er1ustees. About that time he unexpectedly died
 Now tlIe Maiden, Mass, News says:
 Leonard Troland, Ph. D is instruct ing the advanced classes in psycholo- gy at Harvard university that used to sit under the late Prof. Murstey& &-rg
 The Bulletin recently reviewed a scholarly book on psychology written by Leonard T. Troland, who is the son of Edwin Troland, N. F. A. 1878. and Addie OBrien, and is a grandson Of the late Archibald Troland of Nor wich.
 Professor Troland formerly lived on Pearl street, Norwich. His father is nephew of John Troland of Win chester street.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-25
DRAFTED MEN GET
 PRELIMINARY INSTRUCTIONS
Eleven Men Put Through Manual of
 Arms af State Armory.

A number of those young men who have been taken in the draft had their first taste of drill work Friday even ing when they met at the state armory and were instructed in the rudiments of military tactics. The drill instruct prs. were Sergeant Lewis, Sergeant von Hornig, Corporal Haviland and Cor pora1 Olcott. There were II men who were given instruction in facings. marching and the manual of arms The boys were somewhat awkward at first but soon grasped the meaning of commands and very well indeed.
 This drilling at the state armorv will give those who attend an advan- tage over the others when the time comes for them to go to the encamp- ment. It Is expected that there will be larger turnout at the next drill
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-25
Y. M. C. A. HEADQUARTERS
 AT NIANTIC CAMP
BuiIard's Orchestra to Give Concert Tonight-Arthur BIackIedee Soloist

The past week has been a busy one for the Y. M. c. A. at the Mantle camp. The officials have been kept steadily at work one one thing or an other. On Wednesday night over 900 soldiers were entertained by a youn g lady cornetist and a tenor singer from New York
 The Plaut Cadder company sent down 50 song books for the associa- tion to be used by the soldiers
 For Saturday night there will be a concert given by BuIlard's orchestra Arthur Blackledge will be the soloist of the evening. John H. Perkins is in charge of the arrange ments.
 A double quartette from the Bass Clef will give a concert on Sunday evening.
 MT. and Mrs. Jacob Munz have kind ly loaned the associat tion their auto mobile.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-25
NORWICH TOWN
Lighting crippIes Telephone Servics- John E. Hughes Leaves to Join AVi- ation Corps-Rev. E. H. Smith tc Preach in Worcester.

The lightning Tuesday evening put many telephones in this vicinity out of commission. On Wauwseus HiN one telephone was torn off where the wire entered the house.
 Mrs. Robert King and daughter, Elaine. from near Stamford are visit ing Rev. MT. and Mrs. C. A. Northrup of Beech Drive for few days.
 Home From the Beach,
 Mrs. Allen Latham and family of the Scotland road have returned after a stay of a week or two at Pleasant View.
 Mrs. F. D. Muny and daughters, Evelyn and Charlotte, and Miss Jessie Seagrave of Toledo, Ohio, will arrive today to visit Mrs. Frank Sterry of
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-25
FORMER NORWICH BOY
 AT FORT ETHAN ALLEN. Daniel J. Fitzgerald May Be Assigned as Instructor in Draft Army.

Daniel J Fitzgerald who has been empIoyeI in the Adams cypress office New London, and who was a former resident of Norwich, in rep onse to or ders reported at Fort Ethan Allen, Vt. Thursday. MT. Fitzgerald served four years with the Sixth United States cavalry on the Mexican border and in Mexico. He was discharged as ser geant and placed on the reserve list subject to call to the colors The call came and he cheerfully responded ready fot any service allotted him. It is probable that he will be assigned as an instructor in the new national army. He is a brother of Patrolman James J Fitzgerald of Norwich
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-25
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FAVORS CONSERVATION.
Directors Adopt the Recomrn ndations
 Made by Food Commission.

The board of directors of the Cham Der of Commerce held their regular meeting Friday evening in the rooms on MoIn street, with a good attend ance. The regular routine of business was transacted and the reports of the secretary and treas urer were read and accepted. A letter from the Nationa Chamber Of Commerce was read and approved.
 Among the matters discussed at the meeting was the means of publicity for the next Liberty Loan campaign. Recommendations of the food conser- Vation commission were adopted by the board.
 The meeting adjourned about g o'clock
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-25
Ends Vacation Visit.

After a pleasant vacation of a week spent among Norwich friends, Ed- ward Harland Miller left Friday for New London and today (Saturday) will return to New York. MT. Mil ler's boyhood hcnle at Norwich Town was the present Kimball textile shop, and he has interesting recollections of events and incidents in that historic section of Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-25
Fair Deal

The joys, as well as the burdens tween the sexes after all, and prob- ably a little girl derives as much inno- cent pleasure from being q flower girl at wedding as a little boy does from going to school with & live garter snake in his trousers pocket.-Ohio State Journal
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-25
Was Physically Disqualified.

William H. Douglas who was list ed Friday morning among those who 'foiled to appear" before the local ex-
 en ption board on Thursday, got in the wrong column. He did appear, was examined and was declared physically disqualifled.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-25
Chelsea Savings Bank

Norwich Conn, Aug. 6, 1917.
 The board Of Directors Of the Bank have this day declared dividend for the current six months at the rate of four per cent. per annum. payable on and after the fifteenth of September.
 FRANK HAMPSTEAD, Treasurer
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-25
Enn-4 4n El,tnIhatn

Father" said the small boy. ~a critical situation is something terribly serious, isn't It?' Not Invariably, my son. Sometimes a critical Eitua- ton is one in which each person re- Rards himself ss SD secure that hs feels perfectly at liberty to criticize everybody else"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-25

ment so I purchased box of Cuticura Ointment and used it constantly on my scalp, and also used the Cuticura Soap to wash my hair. I continued, and at the end of another week was completely healed. Since then I have not been bothered with any skin or scalp trouble. " (Signed) Miss M. E. Gammons, 322 Commonwealth Ave, Attleboro Falls, Mass, Sept 2, 1916.
 If your skin is already healthy and clear, keep it so by using Cuticura Soap for toilet purposes, assisted now and then by touches of Cuticura Ointment to soothe and heal any tendency to irri- tation, redness or roughness.
 For Free Sample Each by Return Mail, address post card: "Cuticura, Dept. R, Boston, Sold everywhere.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-25
Looic and Common Sense.

Woman's inaptitude for reasoning has not prevented her from arriving at truth nor has mans ability to req son prevented him from f1oundering in absurdity. Logic is one thing and common sense another.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-25
When a Woman Bears Twins.

When a woman becomes the moth- CT Of twins, 1t makes no difference if she is as poor as Jobs turkey she will regard herself as of the same import ance as the empress of India, and in the eyes of God she is.-Houston Post.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-25
6Oo-Anoytajioj Nicholaow, 213 Tan
 tic street.

opV-|AIlOy ldJiOJ -NANhOIdp"f AAD | all -
 tic street.
 Out of This Jurisdiction-595- Ludwig Linton. 93 West Main stre (.
 Chairman John NJ. Thayer of the local board has received notice, subject to change, to have his drafted men ready to leave for camp Wednesday, Sept. ,. This call will include the firct 40 men who have been accepted for service. They will, however, receive definite instructions from the eXemp- ton board before that time as To where to meet and upon what train they will embark. All of the drafted men from Norwich will go to Camp Devans at Aver. Mass.
 The second 40 Of the quota of 12o will leave Wednesday,, Sept. 19, and the ;as. 40 sone time in the latter part of September, probably arriving al cam , near the first of October.
 The local quota is now exceeded by B and these men will be held in re- serve.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-25
Philadelphia Man Elected President
/. C. Rocan Chosen Head of National Roque Assocs- of America Adjourned Annual Meeting National Championship Medal Presented J. C. Knk-Eddie Clark Retains First Van Wickle.

announcement to the audience and stated that it had been decided to present the medal to MT. Sullivan, it's defender.
 The games played on Friday were as follows:
 First Division. L. c. Williamson beat w. L. Robin F.. W. Robinson beat L. c William E. w. Robinson beat J. D. Miner Gerald Brassil beat Charles Ed monds.
 W. L. Robinson beat J. D Miner. C. G. Williams, beat George Huot. Gerald Brassif beat Dr.W. R. Veavey. c. G. Williams beat Dr. W. R. Yea zey.
 Charles Edmonds beat L. c. Will Hanson.
 C. G. Williams beat Charles Ed George Huot beat W L. Robinson
 Second Division. C. B. Crowen beat W. T Sullivan. Dr. c. R Zartman beat c. B. Crow ell.
 c. M. Thompson beat C. B Crowell. Richard Peale beat C. E. Crowell. Richard Peale beat Albert Atkinson. W. T. Sullivan beat Albert Atkinso (detault).
 w. T. Sullivan beat William Willard. Richard Peale beat F. M Thompson Richard PeaIe beat l. w Osborn tfOrfeit).
 Third Division Raymond Hiscox beat Harold Sulli- van
 Raymond Hiscox beat F M PrEtt (forfeit).
 The Standing to Date. The standing in the tournament to
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-25

At Ashford, the marriage intentions of Rev. P. $. Collins and Miss Whit more, a former scl1oolmate, are an nounced, The wedding will take place in the early autumn.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-25

was terrible. causing loss of sleep, and sore erup- tions formed that caused untold agony. Scales appeared and my hair lost its gloss and became dull and dry.
 At last I heard of Cu+iCtira SoaD and Oi0f-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-25
Y. M. c. A. Open Air Meetinu.

Rev. L. c. Sherburne vii be the speaker at the Y. M. c. A. open air meeting at Buckingham Memorial on Sunday afternoon at o'clock
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-25
American House

Special Rates 10 Theatre Troupet,
 Travelling Men, Etc. Livery Connection Shetueket Street FARRELL & sANDERsON. Props.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-25
kInL Wnrd. for crn.l.

Stin it's no more than fair 70 admit that MT Creel is az thoroughly alive
 to the demands of the newspaper bur-
 mess as any|bOdy else who doesu't 't know anything about it.-Marion Star.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-25
OBITUARY,
Mrs. Harriet E. Payne.

Mrs. Harriet E. Payne of Palmer street died in Norwich Thursday. Mrs. Payne was the wife of Benjamin Payne, who has been employed Tn the shops of the c. B. Cottrell & Sons Co. for years. She was a former mu- sic teacher, giving instruction in Vest erly a number of years ago on the harp. Mrs. Payne was aged 70 yesaS and six months.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-25
THIRTY-FIVE MEN
 ACCEPTED ON FRIDAY. Twenty two Were Physically Disquali- fled and Thirteen Ask for Exemption.
FRIDAYS DRAFT RESULTS.

The last 80 men of the second call sent out by the local examining board netted q total of 35 men for the na- tional army. This was the result of the work done by the local board on Friday:
 The total number of men accepted to date by the local board is now 179 is shown by the following sum mary.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-25
NOTICE.

Trespassing on the Falls Company property Is forbidden. ft tne local baseball managers will arrange to pros vide for repairs to fences. permlHri1r w.ll he given for use of ball iot.
 aug25d A. C. BROWN AEt.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-25
Very Severe Case 0f Dandmff. Itching Was Terrible. lost Sleep. Healed By Cuticura.

'TFor several months I was troubled with very severe case of dandrIff which greatly irIitated my scalp. The itching
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-25

Twenty two of the men examined Friday were found physically disquali- fled, and 13 of those who did qualify have filed exemption claims. Five of the men called by the board are now in the service, having enlisted. One case was out of this jurisdiction and nine men failed to put in an appear ance.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-25
VI. A. BARBER Machinest and Engineer Steam Engine Repairs
uncIzirned Lettera.

The list Of unclaimed letters in the Norwich postodiCs for the week end Ing August 25 is as follows: Catherine Gallery. Mrs H. B. Chappelle, George 4 F'rink. Miss E. Cnistattler.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-25

FOR HEAT FERMENTATION
 Use HOrsfOrd's Acid Phosphate Excellent for the relief of exhaus- ton, nervousness and impaired digeS- ton. due to the effects of heat