Norwich bulletin., 1917-03-02

Considered Formally.
 About 2,3oo forms had been filled out and returned to the offices of the census work. up to the close of busi- ness Thursday night. Previously the workers under Whitman Danielson had arranged 2,2S2 completed forms and forwarded them to Hartford
 At the present stage of the census taking 1t appears that 1t is going to be much more difficult to get the final 1000 names that it is expected will he to register the 2.S00 now on file.
 There are various reasons for this. The first art1or of the work has passed Many of the enumerators have had little time, to give to the enterprise during the past few days. Many boys and men to be enumerated are difficult to reach because of being out of town or at work in places where the emu nerators cannot find time to see them when the enumeratorS nave an oppor- tunity to do so. Incidentally, there are those listed to be enumerated who do not desire to be checked up. This Is due to a mistaken fear that the census work is closely related to a possibility of enlistment, but this is absolutely wrong idea.
 It is the ambition of those who have the work in charge, however, to make a complete census in Putnam and this undoubtedly will be done. Plans for
  at meeting of enumerators Thurs day night.
 The census men constantly urge those who can to send in the infor- to the chamber of commerce rooms and volunteer the information.
 Gift to Trade School.
 From the Clark estate in Pomfret there has been received as a gift at the State Trade school on Providence The engine will be used at the school for instruction and demonstration purposes and is appreciated as a much desired addition to the equipment of being done by students engaged in learning various useful trades and oc- equations.
 Principal A. B. Boynton said Thurs day afternoon that the yarn being turned ,out by the students operating cotton textile machinery is finding a ready sale in Boston and that there is steady demand for the schools pro pounds of yarn is being produced each week.
 Red Cross Membership 15o.
 Mrs Harold ". Files. president of auxiliary, said Thursday afternoon that the membership has grown to l50. Mrs. Files announced that March 14 has. been set as the date for the opening or a c1ty-WIQe campaign TOT the enrolment of 1000 members. With | the country on the verge of war and | preparedness the watchword, work l CTS in the organization feel that as l many as 1000 members ca nand will l be enrolled in Putnam and that there | will be plenty of work for even that | many pair of willing hands to do.
 Business men who have been inter | viewed by Red Cross workers have | generously agreed to decorate their | stores and display placards setting | forth tn desiraibility of affillNting with | the organization. One big show win dow will be so arranged as to repre- sent a hospital room, and a wax fig ure will be gowned in the regulation costume of Red Cross nurse.
 Mrs. Files appealed especially on chimes that can be spared from the households in the city surround ing towns. She urged that those who l have machines to loan communicate with her by telephone. The machines need not be new nor beautiful to. be of real value to the Red Cross work CTS. Old machines that are service able will be gratefully received and | put to splendid use.
 There Is a prospect, Mrs. Files said | that the Red Cross workers will be able to secure 8 vacant store in the German building, opposite the rail- l road station, as Headquarters
 The organizations next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday afternoon of l next week at o'clock at the rooms of .he chamber of commerce. Every eff ,ort Is to be made to secure a large as plans for tf,s member ship campaign will be up for consid- l .ration along with other matters of importance.