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Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-31
A rrin .te hartford. .

One day in March our teacher call ed a meeting of the seventh and eighth grades at recess. =.
 Miss Miner (our teacher) asked us if we would like to go to Hartford for our class trip, and we all agreed that it would be best to go there. ..
 We asked Mir. Bradford and he said he would take us.- There were eight of Bradford, Miss Miner and myself
 We took our lunch along. Every body contributed something.
 We started out at a. m; and we went through Norwich. Willimantic, Saybrook and other towns. We had a good deal of fun on the way. We went 20 miles along the bank of the Con- necticut river.
 that Mir Bradford showed us were the huge silk factories. They were the largest in this part of the country. We also saw the Travellers tower, which is the tallest building in New England.
 At Il a. n1 we reached the capitol, walked around for Q little while and looked at the statues. We saw the flags that were in the different wars:
 We asked if we could go up in the dome and they said nobody was al lowed up there, but they would let MT. Bradford's party up.
 Mir. Bradford got 8 guide for us. The stairs go round in a circle and these are out in the open with only a mar row railing around them. You can look way down to the first floor. We climbed through trap door, then we were on the dome. The people looked like flies.
 We stayed there about ten minutes and then we descended. It was easier going down. for we knew what we were coming to. When we came to the elevator we thanked our guide and went down.
 We. saw the new and old senate
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-31
CADILLAC HALL /. .sLs s& ,7,sT
 BUILDING SOLD

The famous Cadillac hall building through the agency of John A Moran, real estate broker. to Samuel Gold berg, Michael Levin and Harry Land. For the past IS years this hall has been operated for dances bs. the. late James B. Shannon and has proved to be most successful The property since the death of NIT. Shannon has been owned by-. the shannon Building Co. and includes in addition to the dance hall four stores onr the street elevation and three tenenents. This struction with a frontage of go feet and a depth of 10 feet. It was built by MT. Shannon some Is. years ago. Messrs Goldberg a1.eein and Land state that they have not yet forTru- lated plans as to what they will do with the building. -tsa '
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-31

ts convince one of the importance of this work and the necessity for rais-
 ing the money.
 An organized drive. such as con-
 ducted during the war by Liberty D loans, etc. is not contemplated unless
 made necessary through lack of re-
 Sponse to the appeal for aid.
 There is but one institution In the
 state caring for crippled children. ' That is the Connecticut Children's Aid ! Society's Home in NeWington where today there are housed 103 children in a home condemned by insurance com } panies because it is an absolute fire
 trap.
 4 new ire-proof home suitable to
 care for all the crippled children in
 the state, is the i'm of the society and -tlfe way in which it can be accom-
 plished is through the success of the ss5eo-e0O drive.
 Q n Three frame buildings, all old
 where conditions are crowded to the Limit. ceilings falling down and plumb =iI7g inadequate now hold only one third of the states helpless children AaRd fire would jeopardize their lives -r The lack of a suitable home and funds enables the society to reach only small percentage of the unfortunate a ehildren- Neglect in many cases -Ehere children could have been cured has caused many to become helpless -ahildren for life 6 The financial support of the society 41E A-AEAGECIE tiEE0 QeFlNGu rom Drl- arats Gonatiors. partial help from par entS and some assistance from the state During the past year 112 op- frations were performed at the home, through which 69 children were cur ed and all others definitely improved. e If will he seen therefore that a great deal is being accomplished under try ling conditions and it is natural to as l Sunae that the sociery'S work will cer- srainiy be increased to a great extent | with the construction of q rooda,-r, home.
 The committee consists of Austin | Cheney president of the society Che nev Brothers South Manchester: Frank C. Sumner. president Hartford l Cpnneeucut Trust Company Hart | f0Fd- Clarence R. Whitney, president | EFifftfey Manufacturing Company, | Hartford
 Conditions at the home, together Nith the amoJint of money on hand. | make t impossible to care for all the sta tess- crippled children Two | thesdsr of them are being neglected l zT1ssEetring worse daily. Their plight | ffss serious one. No one can doubt the sseeessity of the s5O0.00O campaign.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-31
How Frank Won a Book.

Once. a little boy named Frank was sitting on his porch with >es father. him book called Tom Swift and His Motor Boat. |. for me. father ?'' His father had not been feeling well and was rather cross. He answered, ~Noi Not now!' |. Frank got up and went into the house. Seeing his mother he said, Mother, what can do?" His mother looked up from the pa- per she was reading. "Why don't you write a story for The BulIetin?' she said
 "oh. it's too much work!" replied Frank
 His mother was very sad to see her boy so lazy.
 Do you remember that line. All play and no work makes Jack dull boy" asked his mother.
 "All right. I will tryi" said Jack.
 When Jack had finished his story he sent it to The Bulletin.
 He was surprised to see how eager ly he waited for Thursday.
 Thursday morning he looked in the paper, but to his disappointment it was not there.
 His mother said: Try again. Frank You may succeed"
 He tried again. The next week when he looked in the paper there was HIS SLoIy-lHe HrSL one bup ne did not have what he wanted yet. for he wanted a prize.
 He now began to take an interest in his work. He wrote again. Then eagerly he waited for Thursday. At last = Sme. A beautiful day. although very hot. He looked at the paper. He found that his story was published and he had received a prize. As he looked to see what his prize was go- ing to be he saw that he was going to get Tom Swift and His Motor Boat.
 This is how Frank was rewarded for his work.
 HELEN PULLMAN. Age II.
 Norxzich
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-31
Faithfulness.

It was an extremely warm summer Gay in July. Margaret and her dog Snap were tine best of playmates. Margaret had just reached her. sixth birthday and had a birthday party.
 Hearing the children talking. of the great ocean a few steps from her home, she wished that she could 20 down to the seashore
 After the children had gone home she called her dog Snap to her side and whispered something into his ear.
 The dog, having heard the word ocean great many times. readily understood her.
 Ire large iron gate stood aiar. The children that had gone out left the gate open from carelessness. So out Margaret trotted. shutting the gate with a bang.
 P>rr snap was left alone. She van dered on and on until. finally she came in sight of the huge monster. Sea sul,s were flying low near the wa tier. Seeing a racs doll floating on t'2e water. she hastened to get it But the waves carried the doll farther and farther away.
 Iarg~~et had not realized how far she j. ! gone. Turning around she started +o walk back to shore. but, just st the moment 2 large wave dashed over her. She was so fright cred that she lost her footkold. Be cause Of her weight she remained on top of the water. She cried and cried as loud as she could.
 Her dog Snap, hearing a faint cry.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-31
Hetty's ReaI LIve PIaYmata.

Hetty was a very lonesome iittie girl, who was living on a farm Her father gave her a new, shining guar ter to play out for one month, for she loved to stay in the house making doll clothes.
 One day as she was sitting on tho steps thinking what she could buy with her new quarter. she heard a noise up the road. Running to the gate she saw two boys running after a little poodle, who seemed hardly able to run, so tired was he
 Little Hetty had soft heart. and running out she caught the little poodle in her arms and said.
 "Oh, you mean boysI Why are you running after this little dog. Look how tired he is."
 The boys looked at her a minute and one said: ..
 We are running after him to have him shot. He's sick and he's ail full of feas. We can't have him h7uae."
 Little Hetty looked at the lEttle dog that was licking her hand Then sud denly she put her hand IT her apron pocket and drew out a quarter.
 Please" said Hetty. won't yOut let me have it. Sec, it loves mo af- ready, and I want a real live playmate to play with me. And I'll give you GhlE quarter for it." and she extended her hand in which the quarter was.
 The boys looked at the quarter. Chen at the dog. then at Hetty's eager face
 Well" said they, you can have him." and taking the quarter ran to the swimming place: but Hetty hgd at
 YVONNE HARPIR. Age 13-
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-31
BREED THEATRE.

FTsnc;s Y. Bushn,an and Beverly Bayne, the clever co-stars. will be seen in tlle dramatic Metro play Gods Outlaw at the Breed theatre sThe piav tells tho story of 2 young 't-7as- Fehl believe that the hand Of ciad is aCsin =t him All his desires rfssset .t77ritll q fsa ppp'ntr ent-not oni. flftes n l5ss- me girl he loves hut his risJfhei- 10 whr1l he is devoted. slc- CSggHf EP an Illness and passes away Tf-z +c7sp1iTce= hi- religion and D. O. ceeFssf tp live Iris fe far from tiie seS nes of his miSfortunes- Here he r-yeets d seuag g,ri who. by her bead- rifHl cfar1 7tc-- @-G youthful charm isss.ffs'sssa isirr f--o=7 tae rcth Of disl3c- lsas sH+o tt4-a l,reed r~~d of IcDoin.,ss.
 The DlaF r5s 5e=scs power and strength and is ddcd to b.- a wj1- ming romance wIiicl, shows tl7e clsv- er stars i-1 tho most satisfying roles of their career.
 . They are ably supported by Helen
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-31


 We cannot be too careful to anaaza. the most of the fragments of time
 A girl named Hulda was moo6Lyj turning the pages of her book. and as she did so she said, complainfng- ly: T can never get this lesson ready by tomorrow"
 You have ten minutes now before dinner, why not begin at once2~ ask ed her sister.
 Ten minutes! That's nothing! Be- sides, I must have a run with Rod After dinner the two girls walk ed off to school again. Mabel took out her book and began to learn What bookworn!" said the oEh- CT. laughing: and she looked for Wild flowers. "cm play choquet!" called A par ty of school friends, as they broke up from lessons. HuIda ran away with the rest; Mabel promised to follow fin a quarter of an hour and took out her book once more. This done she play ed away with the rest and enjoyed the game.
 The girls were tired that evening and went to bed early. but when they returned to school the next day AfR- bel knew her lesson perfectly. while Hulda pleaded that she had had no time -, How did you find time lEabel.- asked the school teacher
 T had ten minutes before dinner i yesterday, a quarter of an hour going back to school, and as much before croquet, then looked over my les son before I went to bed, and took ten minutes before breakfast this morning."
 (Which makes an hours prepara- tion," replied the teacher. "Go to Ghe foot of the class. Hulda, and learn that for those who take care of the min utes the hours will take care Of themselves"
 KATHERINE TAYLOR. Norwich Town.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-31
Our Fourth of JuIy,Parnds.

Warwick has never had a celebra-s ton like the one it had this year.
 The parade started at 2-30 o'clock from Appanaug Four Corners to the Greenwood bridge and back again.
 There were many pretty hOatss and the people who paraded on foot were dressed very nice
 The prettiest float was an ANngEiuan. flag, carried by eighteen mOtherg and sisters who had sons and brothsrB fn the service. They were all dressed Che same. As this flag went by tho people many of the women began to CFY- Some cried for joy of seeing this. pretty float. others cried for sorrow. for they had sons killed fin this crl1al war lover there"
 Where was standing heard .eln1, woman say to another That is Gls1 prettiest float have ever seen EO,u are here and can sec your boy G8 hu, goes marching bys but cannot eeei mine, for he got killed SoRngU1A1E8d over there.'" This poor woman began to cry. There were many others ery- ing, also.
 The part from HInsgrove was lea by Uncle Sam. America and Liberty-l Next came our band. then the Merfgl club, and the members of the C. O. E. After came this pretty American nH,gi carried by the eighteen mothers and sisters. Next came a float by Hnls-l grove school Inside of this du1Ei which was a large truck, was tEi9i world Ga large globe). SurmOunted by an eagle. with outstretched WtnB1gl carrying in its bealc-a- sman American flag.
 There was a. lbeautfful monument erected and the names of the men from the town who served in the war are printed on,-oner side of the bOnl- der.
 The monument is a bronze figure o4 heroic size of a young American in fantryman in .the~act of going ~OVer the top"
 LOUISBDE1GUTH
 HiIlseroye. R IL D
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-31
MolIx,s Good Luck.


 Molly had a big brother named Henry who had veen an aviator with Uncle Sam for 6 year. He had re- ceived his discharge, but this was un- the news to his mother and father. and they. knew there could be no greater surprise for Molly than the return of | her brother without knowing it before hand. Henry was expected the fol- lowing Friday and that meant only two days to wait
 It was Friday afternoon at o'clock when the front doorbeIl rang. Mother gave a slight smile and father put down his paper and looked over his glasses with a twinkle in his eyes.
 There goes the bell. mother" said Molly. Shall I answer it?"
 Yes, dear" said her mother. Molly placed her book in chair and leisure ly opened the front door.
 ".Ohi" she gasped, and could say no more for the next moment she found herself in her brothers arms, kissing and hugging him. A session of at least three, minutes passed before she led Henry to mother and father. He re- ceived a hug and kiss from each. then sat down with Molly on his knee and pleasant conversation followed. re- latfng each others life during the past year.
 Molly sat up rather late that night, but fell asleep with a smile lovely to behold on her pretty face. But while
  made by her mother. father and brother for a trip for Molly.
 Henry had come home in an aero plane and decided he would take Molly very startling to his parents at first, but they agreed without hesitation. The aeroplane had been left in their garage and plans had been made for Henry and Molly (mother and father would have been included, too. If room had permitted) to start after break fast the following morning and return the next day. giving them a nlght at been settled. the three retired Tor the night. The sun shone very brightly the next morning. Molly was awakened warm clothing. What could this mean? She didn't ask this of Henry, but did as she was bid.
 Breakfast that morning was a quiet affair, but after 1t was fnashed Molly | was told the great news. She could find no words to fit her delight Just | think! She was going to have a ride | in an aeroplane all the way to Niagara right there. for she was probably the only girl who would chance to have such an excursion. '--~---a---- o.
 When she and Henry had warmly | kisses given. Then Henry took his | place in the aeroplane and Molly hers. | Soon they were skidding along the1 ground and slowly began to rise in the air. They waved to their parents un- til they became invisible. Molly began | then to have that funny feeling you | get when riding in. an elevator. but | this feeling lasted only short time. | Many inquisitive heads were poked | o1lt of windows to gaze at the plane | flying through the air. They had a wonderful ride and at 2 | o,lock reached Hotel Clifton at Mag | ara Falls. They directly had some | thing to eat. as they had not eaten | since breakfast. Henry inquired after I they had finished, eating about explor-@
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-31
Baltic
Our LittIe Kfttsn.

when my grandmother was a Htiie girl, she and her younger sister were out walking with a little black Irif- ten. It was a great pet s..
 The little kitten was suddenly taken very III ana they thought it Wg.si going to die. They were in great dl6-. tress, crying. and were running for the mother, and then they though tasPts leaving a kitten so long it would dfs; [ so they ran back and prayed for f11o- little kittens life. ~--f
 After the prayer they looked to- see if the kitten was dead But it WaHi better. They brought it home to elssfr mother and showed it to her. and lgldi her how i'll it had beens and PNgT, thought that the prayer had sawed Et {
 MARY ESTHER HORTON. Age 10.
 StoninefOu.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-31
THE PILOT KITTEN.

LoueIla c. Poole. So many bells in this great house The front door, back door, telephone The dinner bell. and all the clocksi"- Said dear old grandma, with a
 sroan,-
 I'm always making queer mistakes, I really get confused you sec, In answering: my hearings not Perhaps just what it used to, be! 'aThere, I declare, do see that cat She always rushes out pell mell, I've noticed-curious little beast!- Each time there's ringing of a bell. "So sharp her ears she always knows, Though half asleep or wide awake, Which bell it is that's signaling;
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-31
confestionery stere aeanens.

Pe-erson's confectionery shop, which has becl closed for a Jew days is to reopen on Saturday morning at 13o Nan street next door to the forr. : CT shop. The delay in opening has heen d-le to be:ated arrival of furni. t'1re for the new store but this is ex- Jacted to be in place before Satur- day
 ac new shop will be larger and hette-- eqfIipped in many ways and will provide the superior service for which the name of Peterson stand s
 MT: Peterson personally will Dsan- aga tie new store.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-31
STORIES WRITTEN BY WIDE. s-s AMtAkES.
The Switzerland of Ars,riea

| IIhave just returned from TEil1chcn- den, Mass. M which is called the
 itzerland of, America It is. called because of it's winter sports: it's Trany pretty lakes. It is nestled in the noun tains ! It is also called the Troy Town. ? because of it's great toy factories; at the station there is great rocking horse. Z. In winter they have a big toboysan slide, slxatiag.F and snow-I;hoeing.
 They take their sleighs out in .So- Nernber and don't put them back lfn- til April
 Norwich
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-31
POETRY. WHEREq.

Where do we. go when our eye ire 1T. And our lids are heavy. with s.car %fere are our sfstlls when we's wrspt < And the atar rs the night wat k essfa Do we hoa, to tie land svvhsrS d,,sa.sis
 come true,
 On boats of billowy clouds, With the dream fairies ste s-:ns f'ie
 vessels course, ss.sss < s ! And the south winds song in the
 sllrouds? .sss7r Do we float to the heights where the
 starfish play, lSa a v ,.yt sA,.5s1 , At leapfrog over the nloons Or do we land in the tree tops tall Where the birds 70 thpsrs nesriing
 croon? Tie s.ye1:ng dew ike sliowery 's, Fai< CT the dream fairi,s' .i-ow, :. WT.,ir | istens and q eairs n i,eir
 golden curlS rFs-- <, 7sys s-- t@-A t4s By the radiant starlight slow. Then when the first pale flush of.
 dawn
 Shows in the eastern sky, Down to the dear old earth once On our cloudy ships we fly. The fairies carefully tuck us in bed. With a farewell kiss to each one, And we know we are going to sec
 them again When the next long day is done.
 Alice l.. Mason.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-31

Dunbar. Samuel Kramer. Charles 4. Fang. Belle. Bruce. Valentine Mott, and Emily Chichester.
 Peggy Hylaud will also be seen in her latest photoplay. Miss Adven- turc" This play is tremendously ex- citing throughout and has home beau tiful scenic effects. A Harold Lloyd com edy completes the bill.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-31
4 Rainy. Day.

E. -'Oh, dear,4it is raining and we can't go to the woods on our ptcnici"" ex- claimed Mary Johnson as she peeked out of her Bedroom window.
 t'No,l guess you children will have to stay inside today but never mind. g. good rainy day. will seem good for a change.'' said Mrs. Johnson. :.
 Now hurry and get dressed. for Dina has breakfast all ready, and mufiins good and brown for you chill dren.', :: : = z e.sss- z. < While they are eating breakfast will tell you a, little bit about the Johnson children. They lived on Ma pie avenue and there were Mary and Betty (wf1o were twinsy. and Tom and Jack, the two older children. The twins were twelve and Jack thirteen and Tom fourteen --.A ,, m tell you what. to play Bet ty, I've can get mother to lets.us have
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-31
P1ainfeld
A Fishing Trip.

A friend of mine and I had planned a fishing trip. The day on which we had decided to go was ideal weather for fishing. It had been clear the day before, but that day it was foggy. I arose early and peddled my Bulletins. Then I sat down and read until my friend came. We had dug our bait the day before.
 Taking our poles and bait. we walk ed to the place where we were to fish. In two hours fishing caught one perch and four sinners. My friend caught one perch. one dace. and two sinners.
 I had some of the fish for supper, and they were good.
 WILLARD MANNING. Age 1S.
 Xantic
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-31
Help For the Children.

The welfare Q fevery crippled child In Connecticut will be provided for F generous response is made by the people of the state to the Connecti- cut Children's Aid Socicty's cam Daign to raise s50O,OO0.
 This may seem q broad statement but true. neverth eless A realization on the part of the people of the state Of JustS how pitiable is the condition of some unfortunate boys and girls of Connecticut is all that is needed
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-31

Of the farm animals In China DnEel importance to poultry 4s Ghe pig Pro-j lessor King estimates the number @G about 25,000. coo A conseRg0Ei eG1- mate.Aof thes nrSnbeKeF0t sTyfEgB- Ezapa ll1 China each syesrs l1a.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-07-31
What is Going On Tonight Theatre.
 Motion Pictures at Breed Theatre.
ANNOUNCEMENTS

E. '. P. U. fWeenee" Roast. A good time is promised the Central Baptist Young People Friday night at Allyn's Ppint=See adv