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Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-13
MANY BEAUTIFUL GOWNS
 SEEN IN "FLo-FLou
Davis Theatre Patrons Delighted With High Class Production.

F1o-F1o, high class theatrical pro- duction in the truest sense of the word was on Friday, night presented at the Davis theatre. Although the storm king reigned without the audience was large and most appreciative of the mu- sical entertainment brought to Nor wich by Managed Al Craig. Many beautiful gowns, charming and attrac- tive girls, pretty song numbers and clever dancing, featured the produc- tion while original humor contributed much to it's success. The stage set tings were elaborate and electric eff fleets could not have been improved upon. Taken as a whole F1o-F1o was one of the finest productions of it's kind seen in the Davis theatre for some seasons past.
 The opening scene pictured The Bride Shop. Fifth avenue New York, and Act II took place in the Art Stu dio on a Long Island country resi- dence. The Lingerie parade by the girls was beautiful. Among the song numbers worthy of special mention were, When a Small Town Girl Meets a Small Town Boy, by Angelina (Mil- dred Beverly) and Billy. her sweet heart (Bert Gardner), Gooy-Bye Hayyp Days, by Angelina, Would You Love Me. Ffo-F1o douise Kelley) and
 Robertson Simmpen (Hall Skelley)
 and I Don't See What You See IT
 Me. by Billy and Girls Another mum Der that came in for big share o1
 applause was the eccentric dance by l the Inns Brothers. Hal Skelly who | is a natural born comedian, made 2 decided hit with the audience. whide Joseph Holland was exceptionally gooi
 in the role of the Count Pedro de Sc. | guilla.
 l Flo-Flo was written by Fred dt
 Gresac. The music is by Silvio Hein The dances are by Dave Bennett, ant
 extra lyrics by George E. Stoddard.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-13
JUVENILE DANCING
 GLASS HOLDS RECEPTION
Young People Present Many Pretty
 Exhibition Dances.

The closing reception of Mrs. W. Ballentine Penfelds children's danc- ing classes was held Friday afternoon i'll the Chamber of Commerce hall from 4.30 to 6.30 o'clock There were many pretty exhibition dances by the young people which were heartily ap- plauded. The following was the pro- gramme: Grand march, led by Miss Betty LaPierre and Miss Marian Ag- new; military one step: Baby Doll
 dance, Miss Betty LaPierre: The Dance of the Fairies. Misses Dorothy Dewing, Dorothea Simpson, Edith Somers and Marian Agnew; waltz, fox trot, anaesthetic studies; polka, Chinese dance, Masters Harry Wa
 ters and Carl Sherman; Spanish | dance, Miss Katherine Battersby 1;
 Sammies one step; Utrusca; fox trot;
 minuet, Miss Lucille Perkins and Mas ter Franklin LaPierre; Gretchen, Miss
 Betty McCord: Virginia reel, final march.
 Among those present were the fol- lowing from New London: Mrs. Stella l Spaulding, Mrs. Lowery and daugh- ter Matilda, Mrs. Miller and niece
 Miss Marjorie Williams.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-13
FUNERALS.
Uriah S. Baton,


 On Friday afternoon the funeral of Uriah s. Baton took place from his late home at Church street. Among the many mourners were relatives from Waterbury and Providence. About the casl1et were clustered forms of flowers. Rev. J. F. Cobb conducted the services. The bearers were two sons-in-laW, John G. Reed of ProVi- dence and Joseph A. George of this city, nephew, E. E. Baton, of Water bury, and Edward H. JilIson of Nor wich. Burial was in Maplewood ceme- tery, where Rev. MT. Cobb read short service at, the grave.
 Undertakers Church & Allen had charge of the funeral arrangements.
 Mrs. Ambrose H. Wilson.
 The funeral of Isabella Cole. wife of Ambrose II. Wilson. took place Friday afternoon from her home on Whipple avenue. There were floral tributes. Rev. J. H. Dennis of Brooklyn, N. Y, ofhciated, and made an address. Hymns were sung. The bearers were James Lee, Oberton Howard, H. D, Mcknight and w. Mallison Inter- ment was in Maplewood cemetery Rev. MT. Dennis. read a committal service at the grave.
 OiluoI Idk0E 0dSeF HdQ CIldTSe or the funeral arrangements.
 John Quinn.
 The funeral of John Quinn was held Thursday from his home at 11S Put nam street, Olneyville, R. l., followed by a requiem mass at St. Teresa's church. Rev. F'r. Gibbons was cele- brant, Rev. Fr. Doran deacon, ant Rev. Fr. Cunningham ub-deacon. MT Quinn was retired mill man, anC was well known among textile men il this part of Rhode Island He was born in Ireland 78 years ago, and came to the country when IS years old. Ht made his home in Danielson, where ht | married 54 years ago. He went tC Olneyville 27 years ago and had madt his home in that section since. Joseph Scott.
 The funeral of Joseph Scott wa. held from his late home on Meyer avenue Friday morning with many relatives and friends attending. Ther were many beautiful flowers. At tn services in St. Patricks church Rev Peter J. Cuny oficiated and Mrs. | L. Farrell sang Abide With Me. Ther were relatives from Bristol, Hartfor, and New London present. The bear CTS were Thomas J. Aubrey Jame Flynn, Joseph ,NtcMahon, Michael ] Murphy, John J. Sullivan and Johl | McKenna,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-13
PERSONALS

Max Shunan of Norwich has been visitor in Central Village.
 Henry King of Hartford is the guest of relatives and friends in Norwich for few days.
 Dr. and Mrs. Charles L. Cotton of Hartford were guests of Dr. and Mrs. F. B. Coles on Friday.
 Private Howard Holmes, Fort An drews, Boston, Mass, has been a vis- itor at his home in this city.
 Miss Gertrude Fraser has returned to Stafford Springs after spending a few days with relatives in Norwich.
 Mrs. Mary J. Leblanc has received word that her son, Corporal Andrew LaBlanc has arrived safely overseas.
 Mir and Mrs. Fred Gordon and fam fly of Norwich were guests of MT. and Mrs. Charles Simmons of Goodyear early in the week.
 Miss Rose Cloutier of Bridgeport is spending the week end with her par. ents, MT. and Mrs. Mitchell Cloutier oi 1S9 North Main street.
 Miss Ciriam Vaughn of Norwich has been spending several days at Cen. tral Village with her grandparents MT. and Mrs. Wm. Simmonds.
 The Windham County Transcript notes that Mrs. w. M. Buckingham of Norwich sang at the Congrega- tional church in Danielson Sunday last.
 A. W, H. Sterry. a frequent Nor. Wich visitor. who has been so sue. cessful as teacher of the Model schoo at Mashapaug, has enlisted in thu 1 merchant marine service and vii close his work at Mashapaug Apri 1 19.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-13
BROADWAY SoDALlTAS HOLDS
 BENEFIT ENTERTAINMENT
Proceeds Will Be Added to the Free
 Wool Fund.

At the Y. M. c. A, hall Friday eve ming a delightful entertainment was given for the benefit of the Free Wool Fund by the Sadolitas of the Broad way Congregational church. The first part of the evenings programme con- sisted of vocal and instrumental se- lections. One of the features of the entertainment was the singing of Ar chibald R. Gilchrist, we'll known in Norwich for his excellent voice. Mir. Gilchrist, who is now in the U. s. navy, rendered four selections-The Sunshine of Your Smile, Liberty Bell, Keep the Home Fires Burning and the Marseillaise. Mir Gilchrist was applauded many times and was forced to respond to many encores. Another feature of the programme was the duet by Mrs. Walter M. Buckingham and James J. Moore. The song ren- dered was It's Up to You. This is the prize song of the Third Liberty Loan and was written by MT. and Mrs. Hi ram Browning of Toledo. MT. Brown ing is nephew of c. D. Moves of this city.
 The programme was as follows: On | the Sea, double quartette, Bass Clef; violin solo,, Miss Elizabeth Lane; solo Archibald Gilchrist: duet, Mrs. Wal ter M. BucklnSnam ana James J l Moore: violin solo. Miss Lane; so- prano solo, Miss Kendall: vocal solo Archibald R. Gilchrist; double quar- | tet, Bass Clef
 The second part of the programme was play entitled Courtin' by Rule This was humorous sketch in which | the parts were exceptionally wei l taken and showed up fine quality of local talent The cast of charac- 1 ters follows:
 Mir Tompkins, Dr.. Clarence A. Spear Mrs Tompkins. Mrs. A. C.. Freeman Jeddy (their son) W. Avery Gallup Wilder Higgins, Miss Marion G. Beeb, 1 Dolly Cher daughter)
 Miss Vilette M. Peel Squire Martin. Eugene Smitl First Aunt, Miss Elizabeth c. Wilson
 Second Aunt, Miss Helen M. Spaldins 1 Third Aunt. Miss Maria H. Morrison
 Fourth Aunt, Miss Gladys B. Austil
 Fifth Aunt, Miss Abby C. Gallul
 During the intermission there wa
 sale of home made candy iron
 which a good sum was realized.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-13
OBITUARY.
William H. CardweII.

The death of William H. Cardwell, for many years one of the leading grocers in this city, occurred at his home Friday morning at 5.30 o'clock following an illness of about one week. He underwent an operation a short time ago and failed to rally.
 He was born ir Montville on Aug. 25. 1883, the son of William S. Card well, his paternal grandfather being William Cardwell, a Revolutionary sol dier. He came to Norwich when 19 years of age and for six years was employed as a clerk by the late D.. P. Coon, who conducted store on Water
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-13
ITALIAN BAND VOLUNTEERS
Will Lead Company K in Parade tt
 Be Held This Evening".

Company K, Home Guards, will be headed by the Italian band in the pa- rade to be held tonight by the Camp Devens boys. Captain Charles A Hagberg announced Friday night that the Italian band has volunteered its services to Company K. The Home Guards and band will assemble at the armorv on McKinleN avenue.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-13
sriaadier Andrews Here.

Brigadier Andrews will pay an of- ficial visit to the local Salvation Army today and this evening special meet ings will be held at Franklin square and at the Salvation Army hall on Market street. Grigadier Andrews will speak at both meetings.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-13
A Remedy Demanded

We have been pretty patient about all these substitutes, but when it comes to making gelatin desserts out of the goldfish waters it seems as if something ought to be done.-Grand Rapids Press.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-13
Archibald eiIchrist tn sinn-

Norwich people will be given rare treat on Sunday afternoon at the meeting under the auspices of the Y. M. c. A. when Archibald R. Gilchrist the noted local singer who is now in the D. s. navy will sing several war songs at the Davis theatre.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-13
BODY IDENTIFIED BY
 WIFE AND DAUGHTER
Man FoG1d in Thames River Proved
 to Be John F. Mccarthy.

The body that was found in the Thames river on Thursday afternoon was on Friday identified as that of John F. Mccarthy of Main street. The body was identified by his wife and daughter who stated that be had been missing from his home for about five weeks.
 For the past year he had been em- ployed as a weaver by the Brainerd & Armstrong company It is said that he had worked in New London and Willimantic. He has brother in New London,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-13
k Different Animal.

However bad things may look, 1t should help some to remember this: Hindenburg has now tackled a bull dog and not a rabbit, as in the case of the advance in the East.-Savan- nah News
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-13
Where Words Fail.

We're advised to refer to the Ger mans as "the enemy" Which seems the proper thing to do, But what shall we call the profteers? Toledo Blade.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-13

MT Havelock Wilson. President of the British Seamen's Federation, has informed the Paris Journal that no ship carrying British crew will ever, on any pretext, take delegates to an iatarnational Socialist conference.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-13

Some men are born with black eyes kSessS-.~x them.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-13
The Lyons Co. Wauregan Block, Norwich, Ct
Coats,Coats,
 Coats

We are showing a fine line of Coats from 1 year to IA years, in Navy, Checks, Fans, Rose, Co., penhagen and Green. Coats that have a dash of style and fit and the prices are right.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-13

A Leisurely People. The rush of citizens to file their income tax-returns at the last hour showed that the American public is still running true to form-New York World.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-13

One morning this week, at the Wo- mems league room, Miss Jennie M Case secured Liberty bond subscrip- tions of $500, and in the afternoon Miss Osgood sold an equal amount of bonds.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-13

The 126th annual. meeting of the Holland County Medical association will be held in the Rockville house Tuesday. The meeting will be called to order at noon by President Donald L, Ross of Mansfield Depot
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-13

Charlotte A., 7S, widow of Giles Avery of Groton, died Thursday. Her husband died several years ago She is survived by two brothers, Charles F. Ferguson and William c. Ferguson both of Groton,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-13

Ina show window of the Boston store is displayed the elegant silk U. S. flag won by Troop Il, Boy Scouts, of Bean Hill, for securing the greatest number of subscriptions during the second Liberty loan.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-13

The new sanatorium at Crescent Beach, the former White Beach hotel, just purchased by the state for a sea- side home for children. may be used early in the fall or even during the late summer
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-13

Public invited to hear the man who was in Russia when the revolution broke out He speaks at Davis thea tre at S.SO tomorrow. Y. M. c. A. auspices. See item on back page adv
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-13

The summer term of the Danbury State Normal school will open July g of this year, it is announced. by the state board of education The normal school course will be for six weeks, and the work will be intensive.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-13

At 8 o'clock Friday morning in St. Patrick's church a requiem high mass on the first anniversary of the death of Isabella Flood, wife of Mayor Timothy c. Murphy, was sung by the rector, Rev. John H. Frederick.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-13

The Storrs expert, Miss Costello, who was scheduled to speak at Bolton Friday night, postponed her lecture to April IS, when she will demonstrate war cooking and school lunches ill Grange hall. 6sA
Norwich bulletin., 1918-04-13

District No. of this county will hold a school institute in Stoningtor Wednesday, May 1. The district in cludes Groton, Noank, Mystic, Led yard, North Stonington and Stoning- ton,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-03-09
SUBMARINES SINK EIGHTEEN.
British Figures Same as for Last Week

London, March 6-Eighteen Brit
lSh merchantmen were sunk by mine
OF submarine in the last week, ac-
cordlng to the admiralty report to-
night. OF these II were vessels of
1900 tons or over, six being under
that tonnage. No fishing craft were
sunk.
Arrivals Of British merchartmen
at ports in the United Kingdom, -
.015; sailings, 2.2O9; merchantmen un-
successfully attacked. 6.
The losses to British shipping i'm
the last week were the same as in
the previous week with respect 20 the
number Of merchantmen sunk. In
the previous week, however, Il Of the
Is vessels destroyed We're OF more
than 600 tons.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-03-09
TEUTONS STRENGTHEN ARMY.
Now Have Sixteen Divisions More
Than the Allies, Says Maurice.

London, March 6.-The Germans
are still adding to the number Of their
divisions on the western front, Gen.
+. B. Maurice, chief director of mil
itary operation at the war office, de-
clared in his weekly talk with the
Associated Press today. The Germans
now have 16 divisions more than the
allies in the west, he said, but this did
not mean that they were in superior
strength, as the allied divisions were
numerically larger.
Gen. Maurice said the entente
forces still held the superiority in
rifles, guns and aircraft, but that this
superiority was diminishing.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-03-09
AMERICANS HOLD EIGHT MILES.
Guard Trenches at Front i'm France.

Guard Trenches ut Front i'm France.
Washington, March 6.-American
troops are now holding something
over eight miles of trenches on the
battle front in France, it was learned
today. although iu an air line their
frontage is only about four and a.
half miles. This frontage is liable to
extend at any time to the regular
trench allotment for an army corps.
Irregularity of he trench lines is
responsible for their eight miles Of
length. They are laid out so that
thanking fire may be obtained along
every part of the front. Strong points
containing machine guns jut out for
this purpose. The trenches also fol-
low closely any protective slope of
the country and wander up and down
hill.
The American sector is understood
TO be q divisional frontage, which
means that at leasg three divisions Of
American troops are there to give the
necessary support il the depth for the
front lines. This fact has aroused
speculation here us to who will be
selected by General Pershing to COM
mand the first corps of his army. Mai.
Gen. Hunter Liggett is known to
have acted in that capacity, but as
yet the expeditionary commander has
not made any recommendation.
1t is possible that the French sys-
tenn will be followed in the Ameri-
can army so far as the appointment
OF corps commanders goes. 1t is the
custom in France to select any one of
the division commanders in CORPS
and TO place him at the head of tho
corps. He retains his rank as di-
vision commander. however, and i'm
the case of the American army that
would be a major general.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-03-09
Chamber OF Commerce Notes.

Congressman A. r. Lever. who al
ways thinks OF his constituents well
fare has sent to the Chamber Of Com
merce n number OF very instructive
bulletins entitled Home Gardening
in the South" by III. c. Thompson.
horticulturist of the United States
department OF agriculture. These
bulletins are illustrated editions O;
forty-four pages. and are the latest
thing in gardening.
Copies may be obtained by calling
from the home demonstration agents.
Misses Keels and Martin.
Mr.. Lever has also sent the COM
mercial organization a great many
handsomely illustrated bulletins.
three different kinds to each envelope,
about poultry. and egg production,
standard varieties OF chickens, hints
to poultry raisers. etc. These are
also for distribution free, from the
Chamber OF Commerce or from
Misses Keels and Martin.
The home demonstration agents
office Is in the Chamber of Com
merce. and so Is that Of Farm DEM
onstrator J. Frank Williams. Phone
200 will get either OF these officials
or the Chamber OF Commerce. 1t is
preferred that ladies and gentlemen
visit the home demonstration and
farm demonstration departments
when wishing information.
Mr.. T. s. Evans. of Hamlet. n. c..
contractor with the government for
growing castor beans. has sent the
Chamber of Commerce fifteen con-
tracts and bonds. together with full
information about the culture of
these beans. Any one interested can
call and get the information and sign
mp. when bean seed will he sent them
By Mr.. Evans
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-03-09
WOMEN DEFEAT LIQUOR Ii
CENSE.
Exercise Suffrage for First Time ut
Town Meeting" Day I'm Vermont.

Montpelier. VT. March with
women exercising full municipal suf-
trage for the first time in Vermont,
town meeting" day resulted, on the
face of unofficial returns. in reducing
the number vf liquor license COM
munities to ten as compared with is
last year. With all except a few
small towns heard from, which gem
orally vote dry" 235 communities
voted against the license sale of Ii
quOr.
Women are credited with turning
'wo OF the largest cities in the state
burlington ana st. Adams. from the
wei 10 tho dry columns.
In many of the cities the percentage
OF enrolled women voters who cast
their ballots was remarkably high.
While so per cent. of the women
voters turned out i'm Rutland the
city voted To retain license by the
usual majority.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-03-09

According to an official report re-
ceived by Herbert A. Moses. chair.
man OF the war savings committee for
this county, the people of this county
have loaned to the United States gov
ernment an average OF cents each
In war savings stamps during the past
three months. When ir is considered
that the quota for three months is SIS
per capita. 1t can be seen at once
that this county is terribly behind.
and not responding to the govern
ment's appeal as had been expected.
This places Sumter county near the
bottom OF the list, being 33rd out of
the as counties.
Mr.. Moses ascribes the poor show
ing OF this county not to a lack of
patriotism on the part of the people
but solely TO the fact that they have
failed to appreciate the importance
and advantages of the war savings
movement and to the late start this
county had in organizing. The Unit
cd States government is counting on
war savings rs one OF its mightiest
weapons In lighting Germany, and the
county committee urges that every
man. woman and child in the coun-
~ lend their money to the govern
ment by investing in the interest
bearing war savings stamps, or in the
thrift stamps.
The stamp sale-ball. however. is
slowly rolling. The sales for the last
three months are:
Thrift stamps: December. 217;
War Savings Stamps. "a: amount.
s153.13.
January: Thrift Stamps. 792, war
Savings Stamps. IL: amount S366.92.
February: Thrift Stamps, 1864;
War Savings Stamps. 229; amount.
s1.ss0.77.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1918-03-09
WAGE DISPUTE SETTLED.
SHIP BUILDERS GIVEN IMPORT.
ANT CONCESSIONS.
Labor Adjustment Beard Announces
General Increase in Wages, Eight
Hour Day with Time and a Half for
Overtime.

Washington. March 6.-General in
cfeases In wa ges an eight hour dag
with tim and a half nav for oyor-
''iiie' Tree transportation where an
employee is compelled to spend mora
than ten cents day in car fare and
provision for grievance committees of
the employees were contained in an
award today by the shio3uilding labor
adjustment board, applicable to ALI
WOODEN ship yards south of Baltimore
and all steel yards south of Newno,t
News on the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts
The decision follows in principle tire
award IN the Delaware and Philade,.
phia districts which gave labor i'm
portant concessions for which the
working men nave been fighting for
years. The boards decision prohibits
any discrimination between union and
non-union men in a clause which re-
fiected the gravity of the shipping
situation.
believing that in this national
emergency past differences between
employers and employees must be for
gotten in the common determination
to produce the maximum possible
number of Ships the awari said.
''the board viii not tolerate any dis
elimination on the part of employers
or employees between union and nom
union men," A
In granting Il basic eight hour day
the board undertook to encourage the
institution of two and three shifts by
limiting overtime so that thesp total
work shall not exceed 60 hours per
week. Excessive overtime was de-
clared to lead to inefficiency and to
lessen rather than increase production.
March 25 was made the effective date
of the award, which is retroactive as
to wages to February 1, for all yards
except those in which disputes. have
been settled temporarily on the basis
of other dates. For the employees of
the Tampa Shipbuilding and En-
gineering Company the wage scale IS
retroactive to November 1, 1917. Ter
ry Shipbuilding Company, Savannah,
to January IL. 1918; shipyards Of
Brunswick, Ga, to January 10, and
shipyards of Beaumont. Houston and
Orange, Texas, 80 February /.
Minimum hourly wages were fixed
for all yards SO as to equalize the
numerous differences in rates. Where
higher wages are being paid than the
scale provides, it was ordered that no
changes should be- made. The increase
granted varied to such an extent that
officials of the adjustment board re@
fused to attempt g general approxima-
ton, although it was agreed the ad-
vances were substantial