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Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-08

ed on all sides by well titled fields of corn, vast stretches of oats and rye, rolling prairies of clover and timothy this exeelled them all
 The sky one vast ocean of blue azure, touched with downy spots of shimmery white that formed into the deeper blue; in the west, great streaks of faintest blush pink, of most royal purple. tinged with a border of softer grey, red, deep rosy fed-the color of the American Beauties that used to grow in dear forgotten gar den; and pefmeating all of this the golden white aura of the sinking lower, lower, towards the horizon.
 For some time cemmuned in si- lence. Moments like these seem to demand silence quiet that the soul may realize the glory of it alt Then awakening suddenly from the revery into which I had uncenscfousiy fafisn, I perceived that the sun was already half below the top of the line of grey green hills, that formed the faFthest rim of the horizon Slower, slower, 1t began to sink until but quarter of it's shining face remained visible, and then that, too, became submerged and all that remained was a long stretch of purple hills. with a dark green biotch of pine forest inter spersed here and there,
 The breeze ceased to biow-twiiight was beginning to hover OCT the dis tant harlets-the faf-away towns, and from the big tent away down in the valley, came cries of hilarious mirth = of Youth - real American Youth at play. I began to descend and at last I reached the ground, and glanced up at the lofty tower, from whence I had viewed this joyous spec taele of a. June sunset. Once more looked to the west The last fiushes of color had faded-had melted away and became merged in the grey of the twi- light hour. On some hidden branch down the hill, bird. perhaps thrush was pouring out his plaintive mono dys to the OveFsoul; and as I rambied down the hill I prayed that that sun set might live forever as a memory and impress upon my mind the grea' reality that lies hidden back of all that is seemingly external.
 WALTER V. GAVIGAE.
 Willimantic.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-08
STORIES WRITTEN BY WIDE
 AWAkES.

Dressing the Dog in Dolls Clothes.
 Grace was lonesome. She had no one to play with. for she had just broken her doll. so seeing her dog, Shep, lying near the fireplace, a fright idea came to her mind q know" she said, 'T will dress Shep in my dolls clothes. What fun that will bel"
 At first poor Shep resisted but final y decided it was useless. First Grace produced a long baby dress. socks. cape, bonnet and queerest of all, tiny pair of rubbers.
 To begin with Grace put the socks dress, bonnet and cape on him. and, after thinking moment, took out the rubbers and put them on his hind feet After Grace had wheeled Shep around in a doll carriage for a while she tired of him and went into the other room.
 Shep, glad to be frse, took advan- tage and ran out to tine top of hill.
 Seeing a dog at the bottom of the hill Shep wished to go to him, but on account of his queer clothing couldn't decide how he would manage it. Fi- naliy. he sat down with his forefeet raised and slid down the erabank- ment on his rubbers.
 So you see that after all Shops rub hers were an advantage to him, all though Grace did not know it when she put them on him.
 MARY WALSH, Age IS.
 Danielson.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-08
Nanny and Her Young Ones.

will tell the little folks about my rabbits or Sunny Boys rabbits.
 About Christmas a poor crippled Nanny" rabbit was given to him, if he could catch her, and he succeeded, and two days after she was the proud mother of four tiny babies.
 How ae loved the little, helpless things. One fell through a hole and died, but three grew and continued to. One was sold and has home in an other part of the village, and the other two are getting fat for some dinner table.
 About that time we got Mammy's old mate from a boy who had caught him, and he is still here
 In the spring there were eight tiny fur balls and they all looked just alike. How they did scanper around the house. But alasl Tabby found them and there was only four left when we found she would eat nothing but rab- bits and chickens.
 A neighbor bought two for his grandchild, and two little boys have the other two. I saw one of them a few days ago
 My rabbits are a care, for boys do not always think, and I am not one of the mothers who punish them by 'SSSAiAS IllV pCtS OiS Ol llilISl anu uuu- ger. The rabbits all know me and expect me to care for them, but Nam my is my special pet. She gives me rabbit kisses and trusts me fully with her babies.
 Rabbits eat a great deal of. green food at night. naturally, and need pure water The little ones and a nursing mother like milk. Never touch the babies until their eyes are open except when necessary, and then carefully She wraps them in fur and packs them like birds in. nest She stands up over the nest for them to nurse.
 Nanny is afraid of my youngest because he played with her first owner and they hurt her. They are timid lit tie things and know when you love them. Sonny does not pet those he expects to kill for food. I attend to those. l never eat game.
 Give the children pets and make them be kind to them.
 ETTA BARBER.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-08
Betty's Birthday,

Betty got up very early that morn ing, which was very unusual for her You see, it was her birthday. and as birthdays come but once a year, Bet ty was sensible enough to get up ear ly. Yes, Betty was seven years old that day. She felt very grown up" as she went down for breakfast.
 Betty was to have party that af- ternoon and she was very impatient for the time to arrive. She went to the kitchen, then to the parler, and then outside
 Two o'clock came. With that two o'clock came the seven guests, each with package under his arm. Betty had the sweetest smile on her face as she welcomed each guest By the way. Betty had practiced this s1aiie in front of the mirror for many days. Bach guest congratulated Betty on having reached her seventh year and then they each presented a gift.
 Ohi Such presentsl Petty quite for got herself and was beaming away in her everyday way instead of the way she had praciced. Mary Adams pre- : 'sented 2 painting set; the Jones' twins, Sarah and Charles, each a game; Harry Miller, a box of hand kerchiefs; Ti1lie Smith, hair ribbon Hi1da Jackson. a box of stationery and Irene Marshall, a sewing set. Can you wonder that Betty was aver joyed?
 While her sister played a march, Betty led the children into the dining room. The children certainly enjoyed themselves as could be told by their faces.
 The children left at five o'clock, all wishing Betty many happy returns of the day.
 Just before Betty went to bed that evening, she looked over her pres ents. then said, I'm wee bit sorry that birthdays come but once a year,
 E. ANNA KRAMER, Age 13.
 Noy-vvich
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-08
By Abigail Burton.


 Grumpy GleWworm sat in his door way and shivered.
 The sun was shining, too. And there wasn't any wind to hurt You-only a pleasant little pussylike breeze, that was soft and ticklesome and wanted to play. But Grumpy Glowworm sat bundled up in his last years over coat And he wished and wished that he could get warm.
 Hello, Grumpy" cried Lazy Locust %Another cold?"
 It'll be the death of me-" Grumpy Glowworm said between sneezes.
 You seemed well at the party last night" Burly Beetle observed.
 'But it was dark coming home, Grumpy Glowworm explained, and l stumbled into a puddle"
 My wife knows how to cure a cold, " said Creepy Caterpillar. "She gives you a hot foot bath and puts you to bed"
 Tt must take a long time to cure you" laughed Happy Hopper. With so many feet!"
 What want is a fire," said Grum- py Glowworm.
 And somebody to build it." added Happy Hopper.
 Here's an armful of grass stalks ' said Buriy Beetle, 1inging them down on the hearth.
 And here's a fine mullein steam, , said Happy Hopper Its burning,"g and Creepy Cater pillar blew on the sparks till his cheeks stuck out.
 AS soon as the water boils,n said Lazy Locust, I'll make some benset tea"
 q don't like baneset," Grumpy Glow worm grumbled.
 '9That doesn't matter" Lazy Locust told him cheerfully.
 Look out, Grumpy" said Happy Hopper. "You mustn't sit in the fire i've got to get warm" said Grumpy Glowworm.
 - %But you'll scoreh," cried Creepy Caterpillar, pulling at his coat tails.
 Let me alone" said Grumpy Glow worm. Ugh! Do have to drink it?' livery drop said Lazy Locust, stir ring the boneset tea, You can have a bit of sugar, if you like.p
 Something's burning" said Burly Beetle sniffed anxiously.
 Its Grumpy" said Happy Hopper Its not" Grumpy Glowwern re- torted. Its this horrible tea"
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-08

her children were very hungry. She said a prayer for she hoped that God could help her.
 Dirk suddenly said: Mother, I've read that Jesus sent ravens to feed a prophet"
 "Yes, but that was long ago.
 'He can send some now," replied Dirk, q shall open the door else they can't fly in"
 Shortly after the burgomaster pass- e5 by. and pleased by the clean ap- pearance of the room, stepped in, and asked why the door was left open so late.
 She told him Dirk's story, that he had opened the door for the ravens to bring them bread.
 He was dressed in black and said: 'I, indeed, am a raven" ard brought Dirk to his house and sent him home with two loaves of bread and a pot of butter.
 The children ate with relish. When Dirk had finished he went to the open door and looking at the blue sky. said, Many thanks, kind Lord" and shut the door.
 GERTRUDE PoIR1ER, Age 1s. Daniefson.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-08

and took a piece of cloth, curled it, and said it would do for the tail. She gave her childreS a pin and they were to pin on the tail blinfolded.
 Helen, who was only years old, and the youngest of them all, did the best for she pinned the tail where it ought to be.
 After they were through pinning on the pigs tail, their mother gave them each tree and she drew a house and yard for each of them. They aI did quite well.
 So then mother took slate and drew on it a picture of a house, a lawn, a barn and a backyard Then the children cut out pictures from magazines. Each child chose an ob- ject and while bJindfolded pinned the picture where he supposed it ought to go.
 To her surprise Helen found Ter automobile on top of the house.
 Charles found his sled on the win dow.
 This they saw when their eyes were free.
 When it was safe to go to school the four children told their teachers about the games they played while being absent.
 STELLA GASKA, Age 1o
 Jewett City.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-08
GRUMPY CLowwoRM AND LAZY LOCUST

Don't sip it that way" Lazy Locust said sternly, Drink it right down."
 Look at your coat tails" cried Creepy Caterpillar. Burned off"
 T don't care" sneezed Grumpy Glow worm. I'm just getting comfortable"
 That's the boneset," and Lazy Lo- cust nodded with satisfaction. Have another cup"
 "somAh Ahing's still burnipg,a said Burly Reatle.
 ''Bah" said Grumpy Glowworm.
 Come, drink it,' said Lazy Locust
 ''Ugh!" said Grumpy Glowworm.
 Grumpy" Creepy Caterpillar cried. Its not your coat tails It's you"
 Burns and blazes!" Grumpy Glow worm exclaimed. "So it is" He was startled then, I can tell you.
 Round the room scurried Grumpy Glowworm, trying to get away from the burn. But the burn kept right on following. Because, lou see, he had caught it, like measles. If only I could fall into that pud- dle now!" walled Grumpy Glowworn. And everybody all at once had the same idea,
 Burly Beetle pulled out the tub. Creepy Caterpillar got out the pails. Happy Hopper dipped water out of the spring. And Lazy Locust ran with the pails into the house You'd never have taken him for lazy Locust, dear, no.
 Its stopped hurting" and with that Grumpy Glowworm came out of the tub
 But it's sti1l glowing" said Buriy Beetle and Creepy Caterpillar and Happy Hopper and Lazy Locust to- gether
 Lights and lanterns" Grumpy Glow wefm exclaimed. 50 it is." Was ever such 3 thing heard of be- fore. To carry lamp inside you like that.
 '''Hurrah!" cried Grumpy Giowworm '<No more stumping my toes. No more tumblipg in puddles. I'm warm and 1 I'm happy, Hurrah!" Doesn't it burn?" asked Burly Bee tie and Creepy Caterpillar and Happy Hopper and Lazy Locust together.
 Mot a bit" answered Grumpy Glew- worm, only il wasn't grumpy any more And, neighbors, you've all been so kind. When you go out at night I'll come with my lantern to show you the way. Hurrahl' And that's how the Glowwerm got his glow.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-08
THE WINNERS OF PRIZES.

1-AlVin A. ChapeIIe, of Canterbury: The Boy Scouts at Saratoga.
 2-Winifred E. Hammett, of Dan ielson; Dorothy Dimple.
 S-HaroId Nell, of Norwich: Boy Allies With the Terror of the Seas.
 4-Gertrude Poirier, of Danielson Dorothy of Skyrie.
 5--Anna E. Kramer, of Norwich: A Thrift Stamp.
 .6-Mary Walsh, of Danieison: Doro- thy at Oak Knowe.
 Julia Monty, of Plainfield: The Boy Allies at Jutland.
 S-StelIa Gaska, Of Jewett City: Comrades at Winton Hall
 The winners of prizes living in the city may call at The Bulletin business office for them at any hour after 10 a m. on Thursday.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-08
UNCLE JED's TALK TO WIDE
 AWAKEs.

Did you ever think that every gar den plan; began life as a weed and many of them were weeds for thou sands of yearss
 IL is not a long time since tomatoes were grown in the flower garden as a curiosity and were called Love ap- ples,' and the parsnip 71 years ago was a wild root on the seacoast of England. and hardly fit to eat
 Plants are more than things, for they are living creatures that feel, hear, taste and smell, just as other living creatures do.
 Let's study two of the common weeds you all know-weeds that make york for you in the garden-chick- weed and "p1sslsy"
 Chicsweed is first cousin to the pink and is also called starwort be- eause it's blossoms somewhat resemble q star. It is one of the hardest of piaHts and is found in bloom in warm spots in New England in mid winter. It is estimated to produce a million seeds to the plant, so it is not strange it Is found in all gardens and defies the hoe and the hoer.
 s~PusslsyT in the books is purslane and is cousin to the portulacca and also related to the chickweed. It thFiVes on lean soil and is called "the ground rose" because its flowers re- mind Ona in shape of wild roses.
 Every plant has tap-root to hold # firm and stay-roots to keep it up- right. and absorbent roots to take from the earth what the plant needs to feed k Zs 9hite rOots go down for wster
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-08
A Butterfly in City Streets.

AEtray from country's calm retreats, Lonely it fiuttered by, A butterfly in city streets. None of Its kindred nigh. l wondered fl, that sunny morn, IL longed not for the rest Of garden fair where it was born And rose 1t leved the best. IL seemed to know not where to go- Restless and weak of wing: No flowers bloom, no waters flow. No bird to welcome sing. Lost child are you in city streets. Without a guide to roam, While friends afaF. with love and
 sweets.
 Wait for your coming home.
 George Birdseye.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-08
OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Doris Wood, of Eagleville: I thank you very much for the Thrift Stamp you sent me. I am going to try and win another
 Anna Kramer, Of Norwich: Many thanks for the prize book entitled Afeat on the Flood. which you sent me. It proved to be very interesting and I certainly did enjoy reading it. l thank you again.
 Lawrence Gauthier of Brooklyn: The book reached me, Tie Rivals of the Trail. Many thanks. as I do apprc- eiate it very much.
 Rose Eagan, of wiIlimantic: I was so surprised and delighted to receive such a lovely prize book I thank you very much,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-08

Harry Bramhan of Pawtucfoet win a party of nearly 100 men enjoyed a clam bake at Grassmere farm on Sum- day.
 MT and Mrs. George H. Call motor ed from Cedar Tree Point, Monday, to call on local friends.
 Miss Florence Brayton and Mrz A H.. Battey and daughter. have been spending few days in Moes1p Val- ley.
 Two handsome deer veresseen Sun day morning, near Kurnserne b4RgS- low.
 Jennings KiIlian left Saturday for Paris Island, South Carolina.
 Mrs. Joseph Sum and B. s. BUSnam of Moosup have been guests at c D. Mowry's.
 MT. Brooks. boss weaver for Ehe Wbitestone Worsted Co. moved h1s family from Providence to the Hin Crest house Monday.
 Working For Government.
 Ira Slater has returned to New York where he is engaged in constr uctfen work for the government. Clifford Davis toak a party of thsr- ty Danielson people to Rocky Point. Sunday.
 Mrs Margaret Murphy has been en- tertaifing relatives from Prex3dEnca
 MT. and Mrs. Howard and Hrs. | Sayles of Bridgeport, Mrs SedgvtEk of Providence and Miss Ida Hopkins of North Scftuate have been guests 4 Mrs. Ida Place. Mrs c. D. Mewry lost number Of nice chickens by drowning, in the early shower of Monday morning.
 Mrs. John Gallup. Miss Gallup and Elmer Gallup of Danielsen vixited l Mrs. H. S. Call Wednesday. Place McDeru4ott. Charles Place and Miss Katherine McDermett were married in Provi= | dence, Monday morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-08
Recipe for Ginger snana.

Dear Uncle Jed thought that per haps the Wide-Awakes would like to trp recipe for cookies that does not require any butter or sugar and is easy to make, as follows:
 One cup molasses, boil about ten minutes; while boiling. add one-half cup of lard and dessert spoon of vine gar, When taken from stove, turn into mixing bowl while hot, add one teaspoon of soda, ene-ha1f teaspoon of ginger, a little salt and flour enough to make very hard; roll very thin. then go across both ways with a fork, cut and bake in a slow oven.
 l am sure that all the Wide -Avakes that try this recipe will have good luck.
 ARDELT1E c. DRABBLE, Age 12:
 Providence, R. I.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-08
A RainY-Dav Froiie-

Dear Uncle Jed: It had rained for two days and at last grew very cold. Everything had a coat of ice. Father said it wasn't safe to send his four children to school, so there were four little folks at home. They had to play some games with the baby; but as they couldn't think of any game, me- ther told them of a game to play,
 She said that when she was a little girl. about as cid as her daughter Helen, she used to play "PinninT en the Pigs Tail" All the children thought it was great fun as mother told them how to play it.
 First she drew a pig on a big slate
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-08
LETTERS TO UNCLE JED.
Makina Music.

Making Music.
 Dear Uncle Jed: am going to tell you how I made a violin. One rainy day I decided to make a violin out of cigar box. First, I cut out hole on both sides to make the sound; then l nailed a post inside for sound ing board then I put the cover of the cigar box on for a bottom.
 Second I made the neck, keys to tighten the strings. and the tail piece, which is used to fasten the strings to; then I nailed the neck and tail-piece to the box. When this was done I fast ened my strings and it was completed I made the bow of horse hair and put rosin on the hair. This made me a good violin at little cost.
 I hope that if any Wide-Awake tries to make one that he will have good luck.
 ALVIN LACHAPELLE. Canterbury.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-08
Candy With No Suoar.

Dear Uncle Jed: am sending the Wlde-Awakes recipe for candy that requires no sugar:
 Nut Candy-Mix together one-haIf cup of strained honey. 'one-half eun maple syrup, a pinch of salt. four ta- blespoons of milk or cream. Bof, until ball forms when dropped into cold water. Remove from fire, beat until creamy, add a cup of any kind of nuts and a little havoring. Drop on oiled paper and set away to cool
 1 am doing my bit by gardening buying Thrift stamps and canning. Sc far l have canned 2i quarts, consi sting of early fruits and vegetables.
 MARY TELEGRAPH, Age A.,
 Willimantic,
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-08
Russs fer Ysuns writsrs.

1. Write plainly on one side of the Naper only. and number the pages. q Use pen and ink not pencil 6. Short and pointed articles will be given preference. Do not use over 2ke words. {. Original stories, or letters only will be used. & Write your name. age and ad- dress plainly at the bottom of the story.
 Address all communications tc Uncle Jed. Bulletin once.
 whatever you srs-Be that!
 Whatever you Eay-Be uueI
 SSsatghtforwardly Sct,
 Be hoaest--in fact
 Be nobody else buS you~
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-08
The Kind Raven.

remember we'll reading a bocb-a kind act some children would like to hear-I have lost the book, but I will try to relate the incident.
 Long ago, in Holland, lived . poor widow and her four children, the eld- est, Dirk, was eight years old.
 One evening she had no bread and
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-08

dropping, tresses. These are so sem sitive that if you pluck them at almost any time during the winter a few days sunshine will make them open in a vase, and thus they eagerly yield to every moment of April warmth
 LAWRENCE GAUTHIER, Age. 13.
 Brooklyn.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-08
Canterbur.
A Dream.

Dear Uncle Jed: will tell you about a dream I had. 1 dreamed I was a little, bird in the air. I was flying around. At last I found a small nook on the beugh of a maple which shaded little red schoolhouse; just a delight ful place to rest This I decided would be my future home. Straw and twigs furnished my building materials All was complete. but alas! could not find any feathers to make the inside of my nest.
 Suddenly spied a window open in the schoolhouse, and I thought would go in and look for feathers. I flew in and looked around. but when turned to so out found that the win dow was closed.
 The boys in school tried to catch me, but I flew around until l was ex-
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-08
Our Pet Tree.

Our Pet Tree.
 I want to tell you about our tree There are five children in the house Ruth, Gordon and Edward live down stairs, Francis, my brother, 5 years old. and I, live upstairs. We all dc tricks in the tree.
 We can turn somersaults and car swing off of all the branches. We have a board for a seat. We have two boards to go from one tree to an other.
 We girls have to wear b1oomers. We just love this apple tree. WINIFRED E. HAAMETT, Age 8. Danielson.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-08
hausted.

hausted.
 One of the boys eanghA me and was holding me tight when woke up. and my goodness! Where do you think 1 was? In school! ANNE GORDON.
 New London.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-08-08

There Is an opening in one side of a Michigan inventors milk bottle through which cream can be drawn without disturbing the rest of the milk.
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cIamhaIee at Grassmere Farm-Piaee- McDerrnott Marriage - Chicks Drowned.