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Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-26
SCoTLANp'S
 IMMORTAL BARD
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Continued from Page Five) and Scotch-Irish. Tine land we live in l should always admire and respect you for that.
 After the war had been ended and we were a. free people, then came the next great step, the drafting of that great political document, the Consti- tutIon of the United States, a constitu- ton adopted almost in its entirety by the Commonwealth of Australia, a doc ument of which Gladstone and Lord Salisbury said it was the greatest po- litica1 document ever written by the pen and heart of man. That document was practically written by one man, the Scotch-American Alexander Ham ilton.
 The Star Spangled Banner was then rendered in excellent tenor voice by Arthur Blackledge, all joining enthusi- aSticafly in the chorus. When the first notes of the song fioated over the hall every one to a man stood and remained standing throughout.
 Mayor Brown Welcomes. Mayor Allyn l.. Brown was then in troduced by the toastmaster. The mayors remarks, although brief, were very interesting. I am here, said the mayor, particularly for the purpose of bringing to you greetings from the city in which you live. You are here, he continued, as has been so ably pointed out by the speakers, to celebrate the anniversary of the birth of that great nan, Robert Burns. Mayor Brown then went on ito speak of Burns patriotism and his love of liberty. and in conclud- ing he said: I am glad tonight to bring the greetings of the city of Nor wich to a gathering celebrating the anniversary of man with such ideals. Prolonged applause greeted the speak -~ CT at the conclusion of his remarks.
 Rev. Charles H. Ricketts was called upon and made brief but intensely i'm tereSting remarks.
 The Highland Fling.
 As the next feature of the program the toastmaster announced the Mac Laughlin sisters, who, assisted by Pipe Major Thomson, cieverly executed the highland fling and the sword dance. They were followed by Comedian Billy Court, who sang Bonnie Nellie Gray and entertained with comic stories.
 Following came a cornet solo finely rendered by William Gallagher, and MT Taylor was again heard in two selec- tions, Scots Wha Hae and The Mac Gregors Gatherin'.
 The Mclaughlin sisters again took possession of the stage and executed the sailors hornpipe and an Irish jig. Comedian Billy Court in feminine oos- tune proceeded to convulse his audi ence with a song, My Man John, and then told a few more of his funny stories. The songs O. a. the Airts and Mary were sung by MT. Black1edge, and se ass son1 the Court
 Aud Lang Syne brought the pleas ant evening to close at a late hour.
 The Committees in Charge.
 The committees in charge of the banquet were as follows:
 Reception committee Archibald Mitchell, Sr., John MacDougall, John Porteous, William Cruickshank, Archi- bald Mitchell, Jr-, Louis R. Porteous.
 General committee = Archibald Mitchell 4th, chairman, James Hollin, Gavin Wilson, John Duff, Alexander Sharp, w. J. Honeyman, Archibald 1 Torrance
 Swahn's orchestra provided the con- cert program and this with the excel | lent service of the hotel staff contrib | pleasure.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-26
TAFTVILLE
Large Crowds Attend First Two Nights of Fair of Days-St. Louis Society Hold Social and Dance Personals and Notes.

The opening night of the Fair of Days given in Ponemah hall under the auspices of the Taftyille Congrega- tional church drew an exceptionally large crowd. The booths which rep resented the days of the week were well patronized and a neat sum was realized. The following were the booths and the societies in charge: Monday, washing and ironing, in charge of the Mems league; Wednes- day. fancywork, Ladies' Benevolence society: Thursday. home made candy, ice cream and orangeade, Phi Kap- pa Signma; Friday, cleaning, Camp fire Girls; Saturday. home made cooking, Ladies. Benevolence aociety. At each booth the articles for sale corresponded to the day which the booth represented.
 Wednesday evenings entertainment was a sketch, The Spinster's Conyen- tion, given by the girls of the Phi Kappa Signma and was very cleverly produced. Thomas Greenwood as Pro- lessor Makeover twas an exceptionally humorous character. The "old maids'' who wished to become young and beautiful damsels were young ladies of the society and each filled her part to perfection. The following is the cast: Josephine Jane Green, Amy Pollard; Priscilla AbbegaQ Hodge, Az nes Aiberg; Calamity Jane Higgins, Edna Baker; Rebecca Rachael Sharp, Carrle Edwards; Tiny Short, Ca tall lady) Ruth Pollard: Jerusha Matilda Spriggins, Ethel Hannah: Patience Desire Mann, Bertha Mueller; Sophia Stuckup, Viola Chesbro; Betsy Bobbitt F1orrie Morse: Charity Longface, Lou isa Sigrist; Cleopatra Maria Brown. Lillian Aberg; Polly Jane Pratt, Ruth Heap; Violet Ruggles, Elsie Heap; Belinda Bluegrass. Stella Yerrington; Francis Touchmenot, Elsie Kinder; Hannah Biggerstaff, Louisa Helm; a GV-n0 wood. The added attractions of the evening were a fish pond in charge of the Boy Scouts and a hot dog booth in charge of John Volkman. Pre- cedins the entertainment a concert was given by Krauss' orchestra from P1ainfield.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-26
Falls Company Election.

The stockholders of the Falls com pany held their annual meeting on Thursday, when the annual reports were read, and the election of the di- rectors follows: 2. L. White, Winchen- don; Kenneth B. White, Winchendon; Arthur c. Brown, Norwich.
 At a subsequent meeting of the di- rectors the following officers were chosen: President, Z L. White; secre- tary an dtreasurer, Kenneth B. White
 A quarterly dividend of per cent was granted at the last quarterly meet ing of the directors.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-26
LOCAL MAcHINIsTs GET
 TWO MORE MEMBERS.
Three Applications for Membership
 Also Received at Regular Meeting.

Two candidates were initiated, three i: ,plications for membership were re- ceived at a regular meeting of Ma cllinists' union held in Eagles hall Thursday night. There was a good attendance and President Martin Olin was in the chair.
 The reports of the secretary and treasurer were read and accepted, be- sides the transaction of other routine business.
 President Martin Olin was elected delegate to the Central Labon union and Edward Colt was elected trustee for one year.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-26
diers in the trenches have to put up
Brother of John DaIy Killed in War

Word has been received here of the death of Michael Joseph Daily in Glas- gow. Scotland. MT. Daly is the brother of John Daly of this place. The de- ceased joined the English army at the outbreak of the war and fought in a number of battles. being wounded sev- eral times. Upon his recovery he joined a French regiment and at the battle of Verdun was wounded again, and as a result died in hospital in Glasgow. He was 2S years old and was corporal. He was buried with military hOnOrS.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-26
DIED.

 TRACY-In Norwich, Jan. 24, Jennie H. Walden, wife of the late Elijah B. Tracy in her 77th year. Funeral from her late home, 49 Ann street Saturday afternoon, Jan. 27. at 2.30 o'clock. Burial in family Tor |. in Yantic cemetery. sMITH-In Washington. D. C.. Jan. 22, 1917, Louise A, Smith, formerly of Norwich, daughter of the late Mir. and Mrs. James L. Smith. Burial service at Yantic cemetery, Norwich. Conn. Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
 DAVIs-In New London. Jan. 24. 1917, Catherine E., daughter of the late Henry and Mary Davis. M'GAFFEY-In Montville Jan. 24, 1917, Charles A. McGaffey, aged 75 years. Funeral services will be held at his late home this (FTiday) afternoon at o'clock. Burial in ComstocaE ceme- tery.
 Worcester papers please copy. TTFT-In Arlington, Mass, Jan. 1T, 1917. Edmund IT. lift, a native of Mystic, aged 63 years.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-26
Use "Gets-It,' Lift
 Corn Right of.

ShriveIs, Loosens-and It's Gone!
 "Just like taking the lid on-thatss how easy you can lift a corn off your toe after it has been treated with the wonderful discovery, .Gets-It. Hunt the wide world over and you'll find nothing so magic, simple and easy as "Gets-It." You f o k s who have
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-26
Power to Name Assessors, Clerk.

A bill was introduced in the house at Hartford Thursday which provides power for the mayor of the city of New London to nominate during July 1917, clerk for the bipartisan board of assessors, provided for in recent Iy introduced bill The clerk is to serve for three years.
 A resolution was introduced Thurs day naming James B. Palmer of Lis bon to be member of the state board of agriculture for New London county.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-26
puqas Leads by 1s Balls.

Fred Dugas, the local boy who is matched against Sullivan of West erIy in a 800 point pool match, play ed the first run of the game We'd nesday evening at Westerly and beat his opponent by 13 balls. Dugas' long run was 29 and Sullivan's 2S. The next match will be played in Taft vile next Tuesday night.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-26
poa Run Over by Auto.

A fox terrier owned by a man named Juneau was run over on Central ave- nue and killed about 5 o'clock Thurs day by an automobile. The dog was chasing the machine, misjudging the distance, jumped between the front and rear wheels of the car. The rear wheel passed over him, crushing his head.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-26
Exhib;t;en in Local. w;ndovv.

On exhibition in one Of the windows of a local store is an imported cheese from the war zone- It was sent to friends here by former resident who enlisted in the armies of France sev- eral months ago. This cheese is a specimen of the kind of food that sol-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-26
Maehinists to Play Paperhanoers.

Capt Briely's Mechanics will line up against FTynn's Paperhangers at the local alleys this coming tuesday and will roll for fun money or mar bles. The winner is to win three out of four games. The Mechanics will line up as follows: Daly. Emerson. Greenwood, Brierly and oCrmier. The Mechanics would like to hear from Jerry McSwat's team.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-26
SEDGWICH POST TO
 OBSERVE 5otF BIRTHDAY
Plans New Underway For Event to be
 Held in February.

Arrangements are being made for the 50th anniversary of the organiza- ton of Sedgwfeh Post No. 1. G. A. R., which will be observed on February Is. It is expected that the state officers will be in attendance and prominent speakers will be secured.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-26

EIks' District Deputy in New London.
 New London lodge of Elis received an official visitation from District Dep uty Grand Exalted Ruler William c. Twombley of Stamford Thursday night. The meeting was made the oc- casion of the annual roll call.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-26
eed Prices
THE PORTEOUS & MITCHELL co.

moniac. And then there Is a comic cartoon picture featuring the Katzen- jammer Kids. Hans and Fritz.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-26
Receives Second Offer.

The directors of the Connecticut Children's Aid society, through their organization committee. have made a second offer to John P. Anderson. Jr.. of Buffalo, N. T.. general secretary of the Childrens Aid and Society for Pre- vention of Cruelty to Children, of Erie, county, N. T.. to become the executive secretary of the Connecticut society.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-26
st. Iouis societv panee.

Wednesday evening the second en- tertainment of the series given by the St. Louis socity was held in St Louis hail wit ha large number in attend ance. Dancing was enjoyed through out the evening. music being furnish ed by the Sacred Heart orchestra.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-26

At a recent meeting of the commit tee in charge of the K. of C. ball final arrangements were completed and decorations will be put up soon.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-26

Allan Brown has resigned his posi- ton with the Hopkins & Allen Co. and has accepted a position with Kramer & Henderson.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-26

Students at the C1aremont CCaI) High school work their way by labor in the lemon grove in the school grounds.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-26

Lawrence Hyde of Worcester, Mass is the guest of relatives here for few days.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-26
Trolley Line Extension In New Lon.

Tn the house at Hartford Tuesday Representative Holt of New London introduced bill which provides au- thority for the Connecticut Co to ex- tend its lines in the city of New Lon don. The proposed extension is from the terminus at the corner of Broad street and Jefferson avenue through Jefferson avenue to Phillips street easterly on Phillips
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-26

William Shea of New York city was afternoon.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-26
Has Purehased Auto.

John Dawson employed by the Shore Line Electric Railway company has purchased new six cylinder automo- bile.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-26
Personals and Notes.

Henry Warrington attended a sur prise party at Preston City Thursday evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-26
MARRIED.

wARE-MITCHELI,- Mystic, Dec. IS. 1916. by Rev. W. E. Bates, Miss Ware. M'CAUSLAND-BURD Mystic Jan. 25. 1917,' by Rev. Welcome E Bates. George McCausland and Miss Eva Burdick.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-26
Velvet Mill Takes Two.

The velvet min "5'' took two games from the Lisbon team Wednesday ev- ening. The scores:
 NsIx,.% M;I E;Nm
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-26

Homing pigeons can travel 7e miles an hour.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-26
Sun. Moon and rrden.
GREENEVHLE

Six hours after high water it Is low tide. which is followed by flood tide
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-26
BORN.

WILsON-In Andover, Jan. 20. 1917. a daughter to MT. and Mrs. Harold Wilson.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-26
Personals and Notes.

Junius Greenwood has returned from a few days stay with relatives in New York city.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-01-26

Good skating continues on Lisbon pand and many local people are en- loving the outdoor sport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-24
I'D, atttlr Uuurt nj 8rthlrlrrn1,
4ntn Still 1l1r SIR Thrr Ttrt"

London Dec zIhe Christian people the world today received
Christmas greeting from the soldiers of General Aenby the
s detailed account how the British troops
OF the Turks the city Bethlehem where 1900 years ago born
Saviour.
The dispatch Reuters correspondent at erus-
ae 1t says One OF the brilliant of work during the
operations the of Bethlehem The Turks strong
tons here with field guns the
troops which had been ordered take the eyed by night far
the lett Threatening the Turkish line of and compelling the Turks
to withdraw Welsh troops then entered Bethlehem daybrea
General Aenbys Palestine their advance the
PLAN Sharon north of a and have occupied four
official statement the operations issued tonight reads On Saturday
with naval left continued the
the Nahr Ell Aua reaching of shekh Ell BautaheIe about
four miles north of the Pushing eastward and south the
occupied Fea and Mubb This followed by the Khe
birch four miles southeast of Rnth Effective work was
ried out on enemy transports and infantry.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-24
Trotzky in Hint
for Anarchy IF
His Plans Fail

Paris, Dec. % (sundayl-Leon
Trotzky, the Bolsheviki foreign min
lister, according to a note issued by
the Havas agency. called on Joseph
Noulens, the French ambassador to
Russia, and explained that the Bolshe-
wiki Wished. TO keep to the principle
of a Democratic peace" leaving to
the peoples the right to dispose of
themselves. The ambassador having
asked him what he would do il Ger
many refused such a peace, TTotzky
answered that the Maximalists might
be led to wage revolutionary war. "
Trotzky added that 'if public opin-
ion was opposed to such war, the
question would then be carried before
the constituent assembly" He con-
cluded by saving that if the Bolsheviki
succumbed to the resistance they are
meeting within Russia, the country
would be given over to anarchy.
The Havas note concludes: This
conversation, which is correct through
out. must be considered as creating
new relations between the Maximalists
government and US"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-24
HOLIDAY CHEER Is
UPON HUGE SCALE
New YOrk's War Christmas VIII Bring
Happiness To Soldiers and Sailors
Poor Are Remembered.

New York, Dec. a. 49, New York's
war Christmas" promises to be as
bounteous as usual and preparations
went forward today for Christmas eve
celebrations on an elaborate scale.
Special efforts have been made to
provide holiday cheer for thousands
Of soldiers and sailors here on fur
Tough by the Red Cross, the Y NJ. c.
A., the Y. W. c. A. and many other
organizations will give dinners and
entertainments to the men in the SER
vice.
Some American sailors will re-
verse the program. however, and have
elected to be hosts rather than guests.
They will entertain 100 poor boys at
dinner tomorrow on board a battle
ship in the harbor. Fraternal socie-
ties and many neighborhood organiza-
tions will look after the needs OF the
poor as in the past years. The Saliva
ton army will feed hundreds OF needy
families, and the Elks have arranged
for a Christmas tree for $500 chill
dren and will distribute dinners to 500
families.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-24
ASKS FEDERAL LOANS.

st. Paul. Mimi, Dec. 24.-Unless con-
gress extends credit to the government
to the amount of $200,000,0 to the
federal land banks, the farmers of the
country face absolute need, according
TO a statement issued today by E. G
Quamme, president of the federal land
bank of ST. Paul.
Difficulty in disposing of bonds
based on the farm mortgages has re
suited IN lack OF money in the
banks, Mr. Quamme said, stating that
$100,000.000 is needed at once to pay
approved loans and the other 500 ,O00,-
600 to provide a revolving fund tC
handle loans during the war
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-24
ARMY OF MECHANICS
WAITING IT. s, ATRMEN

With the American army in France.
Dec. 24.-(By the Associated Press.)-
When the American air fighters begin
arriving in France in large numbers
they will find a corps OF several thou
sand American air mechanics trained
0 nthis side of the Atlantic waiting to
assemble, repair and care for their
machines.
The Associated Press is able to an
ncunce that arrangements have been
completed for training a large num-
Der Of mechanics this winter in Eng
land and that many repair units al
ready have been sent there. They
will recross the English channel as
needed when trained.
Arrangements also have been made
for the establishment in the United
States of flying schools for Italian
aviatOrs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-24
TRAGIC BATTLE Behind LOCKED DOORS
italians Are Holding Against Strong Attacks
Sees Her Daddy
for First Time
in Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Dec. 24.-When
the daddy Of Elizabeth Leigh clasped
her in Lis arms at the union station
here today it was the first time the
little miss ever had seen him, and TO
be with him and her mother she bray-
ed the terrors Of the submarine zone
and travelled alone from Lancashire,
England, to Cedar Rapids.
She smiled bravely when she told
of her trip and said never once was
she afraid Of the U-boats.
Mr.. Leigh, who is employed by a
local concern, left England a few
weeks before Elizabeth was born. Her
mother came over few years later,
leaving Elizabeth with her grand
mother. A few weeks ago she was
sent for and arrived today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-24
AyERTED BIG STRIKE.

San Francisco. Cal, Dec. IA
threatened strike of 10000 metal
trades unionists. engaged in industries
other than shipbuilding was averted
here today according TO officials of
the iron workers council. when IA of
the So foundries that would have been
effected by the walkout granted de-
mands for a 10 per cent additional
wage increase over the 81 per cent
advance that had been allowed some
time ago by the federal shipbuilding
labor adjustment board
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-24
AUSTRALIAN POLITICS.

sydney, Australia, Dec. 24.-Further
,e.uFns from the referendum have in
,@gsssed the vote against compulsory
I.litary service and the defeat OF the
nSA IS now beyond doubt The politi-
"a situation is very uncertain. Pre-
11T Hughes has made no statement
Jus Tar. but in certain quarters there
Y. evidence of opposition to his con-
ns1uea leadership OF the nationalists,
Ae dominant party.
ny Is not improbable that Frank G.
'uuor former cabinet member. will
: Permitted by the nationalists to
vim government from the labor
Y giving this party an opportunity
put into effect its plans for raising
AVops without CONSUMPTION.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-24
Holy ather Has
Christmas Wish
for u. S. Peoples

Rome. Dec. 24-Pope Benedict has
given to the Associated Press this
Christmas message for the American
people:
THE holy father sends TO the peo-
pie Of America his cordial greetings
and prays that they may take to heart,
in this time OF strife and suffering
the true lesson OF Christmastide-the
lesson of Gods unceasing love for
mankind. the lesson Of unfaltering
courage and sacrifice OF self.
More especially he calls upon the
little children, to whom this day be-
longs, to pray with all their hearts
to the Babe of Bethlehem that He
may protect their loved ones and give
back to the world that peace which
He came to bring upon earth"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-24

peace proposals by the Germans on
seemingly favorable terms should not
for a moment induce us to sIacken our
preparation for war.
1.-The Germans realize that within
a short time our armies will form the
principal body OF fresh strategic re-
serves remaining available for action
on the battlefelds of Europe. Thus, no
matter what superiority in men and
guns the enemy may for the time
bring to bear on the west, and even
admitting an eventual modification OF
the allied line in his favor, neverthe-
less he knows that insofar as it is hui
manly possible to foresee. his effort
will inevitably result in merely To-
cal success which can have no de-
termining outcome of the war
Italy has gone to the limit Of her
resources, and has held. France and
England are today aiding the Italian
armies.
Responsibility OF America.
1T is our duty, therefore, in look
ing to the future to realize that if we
are to fulfill the pledge we made on
entering the war, if we are to fight
this war to successful conclusion, we
must assume the full responsibility
which rests upon US. We are the fresh
est in the struggle; We have the re-
serve man power and the reserve me-
chanical power.
Our armies constitute the reserves
Of victory.
"In Russia the armistice negotla-
lions have been concluded and peace
negotiations are being madefi
Reports Of the dissatisfaction Of a
large element of the Russian popuia-
ton. especially in southern and cen
trail Russia, with the terms of the ar
mistice has led to the formation of an
active opposition which it is believed
will endeayor TO resist all attempts tC
enforce the proposals agreed to by the
Lenine government"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-24
GERMAN SOCIALIST
PAPER SUSPENDED

Amsterdam, Dec. 24-The Berlin
Socialist newspaper Voerwaerts has
been obliged by the government TO
suspend publication for three days.
Vorwaerts, in a recent article, at
tackled the system of the German food
controller, Won Waldow, declaring that
great masses of German people were
not only hungry but were literally
starving. 1t also accused the war
profteers and millionaires" of hoard
ing great supplies of food.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-24
LEFT CAMP WITHOUT
LEAVE; SEE TROUBLE

Macon, Ga. Dec 24.-Four hundred
enlisted men at Camp Wheeler have
overridden orders and left for home
to spend Christmas without permits
sion. Many of them have been appre-
herded and will be returned to camp.
Nearly two hundred were absent from
the One Hundred Twenty-second in
fantry Being absent without per-
mission will mean a sentence of from
30 to 80 days, depending on circum-
stances, court officers say.