Norwich bulletin., 1919-12-24

The attaches of the Westerly Me morial and Library association, MISS Fannie E. Wilcox, Miss Marie Zan- grandi, Miss Sallie E.. Coy, Miss Carrie r. Arnold, Miss Etta E. Randall, Miss Martha c. Eaton, James E. Kennedy and Arthur NJ. Weeden, assembled in the reference room of the library Tuesday evening and gave pleasing surprise to Librarian Joseph L. Pea cock. who is to end his service with the library, Dec. S1st to become president of Shaw university. Raleigh, N. c. Mir. Peacock was invited to the room and James E. Kennedy, speaking for the library employees, expressed the pleasure that had pre- vailed during MT. Peacock's admin istration, of the good friendship, and the united purpose of all to advance the best interests of the institution for the public good. He referred to the gradual and healthy improve ment of the library since reorganiza- ton, the greater growth and general efficiency being during the years that Mir. Peacock was librarian. MT. Kennedy said all connected with the library regretted his departure, yet congratulated Mir. Peacock on the recognition of his adaptability to head the southern institution of learning.
 In behalf of the library staff MT. Kennedy presented to. MT. Peacock, a set of gold cuff links of special de- sign, as memento of friendship and good will.
 MT. Peacock in accepting the hand some gift, and giving genuine ex- pression of appreciation told of the pleasure of his ten years of library work, made pleasant by the hearty CO., operation and sincere friendship that existed between all connected with the library. He said he will always have the warmest love for Westerly and it's people and especially for his li- brary friends and the best wishes for their future and the continual suc- cess of their work in making the in- stitution just what was intended by the generous donors, and desired by the able board of trustees.
 Following the presentation formality there was a brief social session, and personal expression of regrets and congratulations were extended to Mir. Peacock.
 The members of the Pleasant street church, in appreciation of the ser vices of Rev. MT. Peacock, who sup piled the pulpit, presented him a silk umbrella Monday night. He was giv en a reception at the home of Mrs. Charles Fayerweather. where the presentation was made.
 Pleas of guilty were entered by John Warmsley and Herbert Waite, 10 the charge of stealing three hens, the property. of Green Hendrick of West Kingston, when arraigned be- fore Judge Nathan E. Lewis in the Second district court. Sheriff John F. Wilcox who made the arrests was complainant. Sentence was deferred for two weeks and bail of $200 each was furnished.
 The republican steering committees of the Rhode Island general assembly, at a meeting in Providence, Monday afternoon, endorsed the programme of soldiers and sailors bonus bill and to the state central committee to pass a ratify the woman's suffrage national amendment. Joseph P. Burlingame chairman of the state central com mitte said these two subjects were discussed at the meeting and that none of the other legislative proposals endorsed by the committee last week were discussed. MT. Bnurlin- game said: We have decided tc give the soldiers bonus and vii pass an act to that effect as soon il the session as possible. The assembly will also pass a resolution submitting 10 the voters the authorization of the bond issue necessary to pay the bonuses. We are going to ratify the suffrage amendment and we can set no reason why it could not be done under suspension of rules the first day of the session. It is said the bond is. sue will be $2,500,000.
 Local Laconies.
 Many in Westerly are Saying i With Flowers" this Christmas.
 Services will be cid in the Episco- pal and Catholic church Christina! day.
 There are no funds in Westerl! available to pay the expense of tn, return of fTgitives from justice.
 Two juvenile offenders were disci plined by police officials Tuesday fo the theft of d couple of jugs of syrup
 It has been demonstrated in West