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Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-01
BIENNIAL. REPORT GF r
 oTATE PARK COMMISSION

The third biennial report of the Con- necticut State Park commission deals briefly with the plans and aims Of the commission and particularly reeom nlends the immediate acquisition and development of one large shore park as ar example of what only the state can do. The best available site for such park has been carefully select ed by the commission, and preliminary plans for it's development include elirn- nation of mosquitoes, the most modern. accommodations for bathing, large refectory, water supply. sanitary sew age disposal, broad boulevard with board walk and generous provisions for camping sites, field sportss avia tioa,- etc. The site selected affords nearly q mile of sandy beach, which would be left undisturbed by the de- velopment proposed.
 The lands now held by the commits sion for park purposes comprise six teen separate parcels, located in eigh teen towns, with a total of 3. t50 acres of whiclf 914 acres have been purchas- ed and 2.296 acres have been given to the state for park purposes, accom- panied in some instances by funds for improvement or maintenance. The list follows, in order of acquisition Of park, number of acres and town:
 Sherwood Island, 50. Westport;
 Hurd Park. 455, East Hampton; Nit. Tom Gal 21s. Litchfield, Morris, Wash-
 ington Mt. Bushnell, S4, Washington:
 Selden Neck. 122. Lyme; Haystack, 1,
 Norfolk; Ivy Mountain. 50, Goshen;
 Mohawk Mountain. ,, Cornwall; Great
 Hill, 10, Portland, East Hampton;
 West Peak, 6S. Meriden, Southington;
 Mashamoquet Brook (b> 13. Pomfret; Sap Tree Run (c) 22. Ponfret; Mace-
 donia Brok (d) 1000. Kent; Bolton
 Notch, 70, Bolton; Wharton Brook, 56,
 North Haven Wallingford; Dart Is' land (e) q, Middletown.
 (a) Gift of Mrs. Gustava 4. Senff. (b) Gift of Miss Sarah Fay.
 Co Gifts of Miss Fay and James Bowditch. s-.- (d) Gift of White Memorial Founda- i, tion. ta Gel Gift of Russell Dart The commission recommends also i that lookout towers be erected on Ivy l Mountain and West Peak. and thai i Wharton Brook be immediately de- 1 veloped as q Travellers Way side Park ! for the convenience of auto tourist or picnic parties.
 l Certain additional tracts of land are | needed to round out and complete | previous acquisitions. but the only 1 large purchase urgently needed is the 1 site for the shore park. The estirnat- i ct costs arc for the purchase of lanG i $200 ,000, development $f70,000, main i tenarce S15.000.
 1 The commission believes that the ! state park system should rapidly be- come self sustaining, but this hope car
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-01
TAFTVlLLE

At the Tuesday evening service of the nlission now being conducted at the Sacred Heart church, the speaker for the evening was Missionary Father Geflas. He gave a very interesting lecture on the subject, The Mercy Of God. The meeting of this week are being held for women only, and Father U. o. Bellerose, pastor of the church is pleased with the success of the meetings thus far and feels that the mission will be great success. Next weeks the meetings wii be devoted to the married men only and large audi ences are looked forward to.
 Walter Gromba who has been work ing in mill No. has given up his po- sitiol there and will soon leave to work in the dye house at the Greene vile bleachery.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-01
ACADEMY GIRLs READ
 FOR WILLIAMS PRtZES

} Slater hall and the annex was filled to capacity wlths. the parents and friends of the eight contestants for the anntial Williams prize given fer excel fence in reading. The reading, which is only Opon to the girls of the Nor wien Free 4 keadeiny, was of the same high order as in years previous, each contestant doing exceptionally well. The judges of tlte reading were Mrs. John Kukla Mrs Arthur L. Peale and Mrs. William |. Bifae. Principal Henry A. TlrreE will announee! the winner at the school session, today. The program follows: Manolos y Manolas, steger Entr' acte Gavotte from Mignon, !, 4a, r Thomas .aa Bella Charmalte, Roberts
 Me Academy Orchestra. The Moon Maiden, Frank Kinder
 Sarah Stann, 20.
 Grandfather, James WhiteoYnb Riley
 Lillian Levin, 20. Soul of Violin. alargaret Mantel Merrfl,
 Jipa Rosenberg, '21.; Tbe Suitable Child, E. R. Duncan
 Christine Bacheler, 'se. The Boy That Was. Scaret O Dyih'y VI Annie Trambuir Slosson Dorothy Caroline Doolfttle. '32Saa The Irish of It. -CorneHa Throop Geer i Catherine Patricia Dedd; 'ts. Adaptation from The Broken Soldier
 and the Maid of France,
 ee Henry Van Dyke 'ae Louise Tyler Norton. :2e.' -S Twenty five Years After. 4
 Mildred Crane -- Ellen Louise. Wilcox. 20. Sight Reading.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-01
V. c. r. U. MEMBERS LEARN
 OF GAINS FOR PROHIBITION

The W. c. I. U. held a pleasant par Tor meeting at the home of its secre- tary,, Mrs, H. F.. Palmer, Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. $. Howard Mead pre- sided and welcomed the ladies with few appropriate rks, and the ser vice opened with an inspiring VIC. T. U. song.
 After scripture reading and prayer, Miss Nellie $. Howie favored the la- dies with piano and vocal solos which were very much appreciated by all present.
 Mrs. c. Eugene Saunders read a story entitled The Church That Was Too Busy. The moral of it was it is right and propt1 to keep church mem bers and pas Tor busy with it's duties, but in order to keep a towns or citys morals up and have it's laws enforced the Christian citizens must be up and doing and see that laws are obeyed.
 Mrs. Willis Rogers read of the Aqui tania, the worlds wonder ship of the Cunard line, which sailed from Liver pool to New York absolutely dry. with thousands of American soldiers and a goodly list of first and second class passengers. This restriction applied alike to both soldiers and civilians.
 Miss Harriet G. Cross gave a four minute talk on the Victory ican, and also. touched on the Victory drive of the W. c. T. U.
 She also read an interesting and pathetic interview between Chief khama of West Africa and some of Great Britain's liquor interests.
 Khama said: "It is not food for the people. We were given corn, not beer. It is not q natural food, but an arti- ficial arrangement. There is no doubt in my mind as to the evil which would be caused among my people" He threatens not to allow them to work in the mines if intoxicating liquors con tinue to be sent there.
 Mrs. J, j. Fields read about British statesman who said: Some time ago made up my mind that it should be my duty to advise the representative of the British government at the peace conference to propose OH our initiative the abolition Of the liquor traffic in West Africa. It certainly has been conducive to great evil and great de- struction.''
 Mrs. Mead read The Gift of Graft tude, which made it very plain why ! those who are interested in prohibition 1 should contribute gladly and literally 1 Tho hostess. assisted by her sister {! Mrs. DeProsse, served dainty wafers tea and candy during the social hour and all had very pleasant time dur 1 ing the whole session.
 i Mrs, Mead invited all to attend the
 regular meeting next Monday and learn more about the Victory drive
 among the ". c. T. U. ranks.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-01
NORWICH COOPERATING I
 SAYS F. D. VAN AMBURGH

F. D. Van An1burgh, editor of The Silent Partner, who was a speaker at a recent meeting of the chamber of Commerce, pays Norwich the follow ing com plinent in the current issue of his magazine:
 Made to Cooperate. '
 Men are made to cooperate. Two hands, two feet, two rows of teeth, two eyes, two ears, two thumbs, and one tongue
 So. you see, marriage Is necessary.
 And now that you are thinking aloI5g constructive lines, cooperative ideas, let me tell you of place where people play ball together :f
 Norwich on the Thames, better known by the postal people as Nor wich, Connecticut.
 There are towns in this country that are as dead as Julius Caesar, but they don't know 1t. There are cities in this great empire of enterprise that are as dead as Pharaoh. But not. so with Norwich -ct
 All cities of any consequence during the war had what we call inflated in dustrial interests; and some cities, I am sorry to say, have gone to sleep after singing themselves the lullaby song of good luck.
 Norwich has what Maseilles estab- lished in 1600, and what New York rCfty put to work in 1768-a live Cham }her of Commerce.
 There are Boards of Trade and Chambers of Commerce that are not worth the correspondence paper they waste. Norwich is not bhghted At regular intervals the members ot tho Norwich Chamber of Commerce get together for the express pur- pose of doing something. It is their plan to minimize nlisuses, energize in- dustry and cooperate. They have been successful in getting nlen together. They have set out to bury the past and bring hack to usefulness many ir4A terests that have what we call sus- pended animation.
 It is not their plan to try to raise 1 the dead. but they did lay plans, whils ! was there recently. to rage hills They worked the writer into q pocket while he talked. and in good old New 1 England style touched my small re- serve fund for $50 to help build road ; They put some practical philosophy into practical use.
 Norwich is an ideal city with beau 1 tiful home sites. No better class oi
 people live than you will find in Nor i wich. This statement is made Withou qualification or reservation. Norwich has the material, moral ana ! mental mud to make 8 much biggei city, and I make bold to predict tha 1 the Chamber of Commerce, through it! live Secretary, MT. Cranda1l will nli1 1 the mud
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-01
MISSION
 CIRCLE ELECTS OFFICERS

At the annual meeting of the Mission circle Of the Church of thc Good Shepherd. which was held on Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs C. 4. Harvey the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Presi- dent. Mrs. Joseph F. Cobb; vice presi- dent Mrs. George D. Fillmore; secre- tary and treasurer Mrs. NJ. A. Wright. The reports of the secretary and treas urer were read and approved. The re- ports gave an interesting account of the work done by the circle during the past year. 4 paper on Brotherhood was read by Mrs. C. E. Woodworth, the watchw ord of the meeting being Brotherhood.
 Mrs. J. r. Cobb read an interesting story, Mrs. Winthrop is Ashamed. The mite boxes were opened and a good sum realized which was voted to the work in Japan and to the Camp Hill Industrial school in Alabama
 Following the business session. re- treatments were served by the hostess assisted hy Mrs. Ada Reveil.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-01
WILL REPORT ON COUNTY Y.M. CAPTAIN

Connecticut college
 County Secretary Keller, whose headquarters are in the ..Thayer building in this city. has been spend ing the month since he was engaged for the work in looking over the towns of the county, getting acauaint- ed with the men in each town who would De interested in, the Y. M. e. A. work, and preparing a programme for possible activities during the coming months. This will be his first meet ing with the general county commit tee since his appointment ts
 Mir. Keller, who is 27 years old. had but recently received his honorable discharge from the army when he entered the work her. but has had experience as LitchfieId county secre- tary before he went into the army.
 His home is at State College, Pa-. and he is a graduate of Penn State college. class of 1915. At Penn State, which has the largest college !. M C. A. i'll the world, he was prominent in the association work and he also did summer work at Silver Bay. For two years after graduation he was super4 vising principal at the Caesar Rodney school, Wyoming. Del, and he then took a months training at the T. M, c. 4. training school at Sprin gfeid and another term at Silver Bay After this he became county secretary if, Litchfield county and left there May 25th last to enter the army. He went to Camp Dix and was assigned to the S45tn infantry. serving in the intelii- gence. In France he was sent to an officers school, but the term had moi been completed by the time he. was sent back to this country and he re- ceived his honorable discharge March 18th.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-01
Sun. Moon snd Tides.
GREENEVILLE.

Miss Lida Galley, Jennie T. Sullivan, Catherine Warrington and Mary J. Nel- son left Tuesday to attend the we'd ding of Helen K. Galley in New Haven. Rev. James Timons is spending a few days at the home of his parents on Fourth avenue.
 John Morrison spent Wednesday in Danielson.
 Edward Murphy of Worcester, Mass, is spending a few days with relatives in the village.
 Dr. and Mrs. Quinn of Quincy. Mass, is spending a few days with relatives in the village.
 The Fourth Street Tigers defeated the Emeralds in game of baseball Wednesday afternoon by the score of to g.. The feature of the game was the pitching of William La Banca and and the batting of John Ryan who knocked a three base hit with two men on.
 Joseph Gates spent Wednesday in Jewett City.
 Private Henry Purkallis has secured his honorable discharge from the ar my service and is now at his home on Smith avenue.
 George Morrows has returned from spending few days in New York city
 john McNeary has returned to his home in Providence, R. l., after spending Q few days with relatives in the village.
 Samuel kearns has returned to Groton after spending a few days with his parents on Boswell avenue.
 When the fire bell struck in Greene vile Tuesday afternoon for the Suss- man. fire quite few people counted three thousaHd three hundred and thirty three Some bell.
 Raymond Burke, who has been spending q few days at the home of his mother. has returned to Holy Cross college Worcester.
 Lynwood Crarey and Charles Ben nett were visitors in Canterbury this week.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-01
Ninth Year as Bishop.

It is noted by the Hartford Times that Rt. Rev. John J. Milan, D. D.. completed Monday his ninth year as bishop of the diocese of Hartford. It is a large and busy diocese, having q population of 52s.7s5 souls and 4so priests. and it's responsibilities are manifold. During the war the de- nlands upon the bishop were greatly multiplied. but he responded whole heartedly and sy1npathetically.
 The bishop celebrated mass at St. Joseph's cathedral Monday morning. Priests from all over the diocese came in large numbers to extend their fe- 1icitations. Following the service BisM op Milan entertained the visiting priests at luncheon.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-01
FACTORY TO MAKE
 DOLEES' WIGS HERE

A new manufacturing industry that promises substantial growth has just been started in this city, the Mutual Hair Goods O., which has leased premises at 204 West Main street, where the manufacture of dolls wigs Of mohair and human hair will be carried on. From D to 35 women en- ployes will be the working force at first, to be increased as the need arises.
 The company has been located at Griswold. M R. Harris is president of the company and his son. Eli liar ris, who is just back from France is to be associated with him. The company will have show rooms at r Union street, New York city.
 This makes the second new manu- featuring concern recently added to Norwich through the efforts of the Chamber of Commerce.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-01
OVERCOME BY GAS
 FUMES AS SHE SLEPT

Miss Mary Loretta Farrell was found dead in bed Tuesday at her home on Clifton avenue, Ansonia. as a. result Of. gas which escaped from defective jet. Sfte was found in bed apparently asleep. Medical Examiner L, E. Cooper gave verdict of accidental asrnyxiatfon.
 Miss Farrell was about % years of age ana was favorably known She leaves three brothers, Prof Frank L.. Farrell of Norwich, Joseph Farrell of Detroit, Mich, and Bernard Farrell of AEso:lia, and two sisters, Mrs. Frank D. Moiloy of Derby and Mrs. Patrick OConntli of Ansonia,
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-01
MT. HOLYOkE ALUMNAE HEAR MRS. ANNA. H. KNAPP

The annual meeting of the Eastern Connecticut Mount Holyoke Alumnae Association was held at the home Of Mrs. A. N. H. Vaughn. Rockwell Terrace. Wednesday afternoon. The officers who had served during 1918 were reelected. There was good at- tendance Of members and their guests
 Following the business session there was an address by Mrs. Anna Hunt Knapp, Holyoke. S6. on Armenia, Past, Present and Future. She gave 8 graphic description of the terrible experiences to which these unfortu- nate. people have been subjected.
 Tea was served by the hostess. Mrs. F. A. Faust, of Jewett City, poured, assisted by Mrs F. D. Ballou, Faust.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-01
FUN E RAJ.
Miss Mary A. Deyine,

The funeral of Miss Mary A. Devine was held on Wednesday morning from the home Of her sister, Mrs. Daniel J. Maher at 149 Boswell avenue. There were many in attendance. including relatives and friends from Bridgeport and other cities. There were many beautiful floral tributes arranged about the casket. At the services in St. Patrick's church Rev. Myles r. Calvin was celebrant Of the reauienl mass and Rev. Edward J. Plunkett was in the sanctuary. The music for the mass was rendered by Prof. P. L. Farrell. The bearers were Jeremiah Kelly, Joseph P. Farrell, NJ. J. Kelly ard James L. Cougflin of Thwaites Mass. Burial took place in the family lot in St. Mary's cemetery where Rev. Father Plunkett read a com initial service. Funeral Directors Cummings & Ring had charge of the funeral.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-01
Donors to Rock Nook Home.

The Rock Nook home acknowIedgcs with thanks gifts received since Jan. from the following: Traver Briscoe, Mrs. Carl W. Brown. Thomas Burns, Central Baptist church. Mir. Copeland. Mrs Dawley and Mrs. Whiting of Colchester. Mrs, c. W. Gale, Miss Johnson, Mrs. Oliver L. Johnson. Mir Landon. Mrs. G. ". Lane. Miss Lang, Norwich chapter Red Cross, Mrs. Tyler Olcott estate Of Mrs. Rouse, Rev. c. G. Scrivener. John Sherman. The Bull ,ietin and the Record and all the meT- chants who nave kindly given dis counts
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-01
Baptist Bible School Glass EIeots.

The following officers were elected by class $2 of the Central Baptist Sunday school at its annual meeting held Tuesday afternoon: President Miss Jennie l.. Spencer: vice presi- dent, Mrs J. NJ. Young; secretary Miss E. 4. Crimes; treasurer, Miss Helen E. Moore.
 z During the entertainment program a duet was rendered by Miss Olive Linton and Miss Florine Scofeld a re- Scitation by Mrs. George A. Ashbey. a solo by Mrs. Henry Richardson. and q reading by Miss Alice NJ. Dean. Re- treatments were served.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-01
NEW CURTAINS

The new Spring Curtains are un5- usually handsome and afford a var jed choice of fabric and designs. We show Scrims. Afarquisette and Voile Curtains. in a wide range of designs-at s1.75 >to s7.50 a pair. Quaker Craft Lace Curtains are very popular among housewives of thrifty habits and artistic tastes. They come in white. ivory and ecBu.s in a broad choice of pattcrns-at, s2.25 to s9.00 a pair.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-01
MOaRlS>OGULNlCK RETURNS
 FROM WAR AREAS

John ogulniclz Of B Franklin street has received word that his brother, Morris Ogulnick of New York has ar rived at that port. Air. Ogilnick left this country last July with the 109th Machine Gun Battalion. He has since then taken part in several battles and was at the front during the last days of the war. He will now proceed with his company to Camp Dix. \. j., 10 await his discharge.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-01
Delegates to Missionary Convention.

The mission circle of the untversa- list church has elected Mrs, E. 4. Tracy and Mrs. Rollo H. Harris it's delegates to the annual meeting of the Women's Universalist Missionary so- ciety of Connecticut which is to be held May fl at New Haven. The meeting takes place at the New Haven church at I:3o p. m. It will open with the presidents address by Miss Belle c. Davis of Hartford followed by re- ports, election of officers, and an ad- dress by Miss Agnes Hathaway of Tokyo, Japan.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-01
AT MEMORIAL SERVICE
 FOR MEN OF THE 26TH

The Misses Elsie and Ruth Bogue have returned from Boston, where they had seats Of honor on the Connecticut grandstand for the parade Of the Yan kee division on Friday. They also at tended q memorial service in St. Paul s cathedral for the members of the 26th division who died in France. at which Bishop Laurence delivered an ad- dress.
 Their brother, Corporal Irving T. Bogue, was one of the members Of the 1G2d regiment killed in action.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-01
NEW LINES

An excellent showing of Eepps, ss- inches wide. in green, brown, rose and Mulberry-at 79c a yard. , An exceptionally fine assortment of the new Drapery Silk, in both plain. and figured designs-at>75c to 31.5e' q yard.
 Sunfast materials always give satisfactory service, in all the most wanted colorings-at Ssc, s1.25 and s1.50 a yard
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-01

never be realized until suitable provi- sion is made for the accommodation of the public to be served. 42,
 Twelve half tone plates accompany the report, including a portrait of the late EyTward E. Bradley, of New Ha- ven, first chairman of the com mission, and a selection Of typieaiE views of the more notable tracts acquired.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-01
. On Victory Bonds at stors.

Collectors on the Victory bonds at the stores today (Thursday, will be Mrs. James Ward. Mrs. John Hunpl1- rey and Miss Margaret Purdon at the Plaut- -Cadden's: Miss Teresa Leonard, Miss Retta Sheehy at The Cranston Co: Mrs. John Bowne at the Boston StNre, and Mrs. James Casey at Por- te5us & Mitchells.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-01
DIED

DAUM-Tn Westerly R. |. April @a 1919, Edith N. Baum, daughter Of Alexander and Edith Thorp Baum. aged 28 years. pAYts-Tn Pfaindeld, April g. 1s1s, Sarah r. Davis. in her 76tl year. Funeral Friday at 2 ?. m.. at the Pack e%viNe church.
 Mrs. Marjorie H. Allen, aged 50 years.
 ARRELL-Suddenly April @9. 1919. in Ansonia, Miss Mary Loretta Far reil of Ansonia. t-
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-01
MADRASES

All good housekeepers appreciace the beauty of Madras, Curtains. Here are two leading values: 36-incn Madras, in white and cream at 39c a. yard. 36-inch Madras, in attractive pas, tel shades. pink, blue, gold and green-at 55c a yard.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-01
CREToNNEs

We show Cretonnes for hundred uses. Beautiful patterns for Drap- cries and Curtains. for overdraper- ies and bed coverings, for Chair Coverings Cushions, etc. A won% derful collection of patterns and also combinations. Price ranges are 39c, 49c, 59c, and up to SIPS yard
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-01
QUAKER CRAFT

Quaker Craft Laces are greatly favored in homes where 1t Is de- sired to secure both effectiveness and economy. We show this ma terial in white, cream and ecru- at 39c, 59c, 75c, 9sc. and s1.19 q yard. A broad range of attractive designs to choose from.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-01
. Trolley Car, Crippled.

The 10 o'clock West Side trolley car
 burned out machine at Washington square Wednesday night and was tow
 ed. to the earbarn ill Greeneyille by an. other ear. ..
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-01


 Mrs. Ernest R. Bickneii, ol Washington, D. C., who has been decorated by the Queen of Belgium for the, distinguished service rem dered Belgium. Mrs. Birknen, went to France in 1917 to join .ller hrt- band, who was In charge ofs Red Cross work in Belgium. She CO., operated in h.s work. She is an' expert linguistic--speaking French, Spanish and Italian. At presen; she is the head of the Red Gross Bureau in Paris. In America shc is almost as well known, in Cnie4so as in Washington, az she lived in that city before going. to the; Na- tion's Capital
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-01
PYRAMID NULAcE

Pyramid Nulace, 36-inches wide, the newest Drapery materal--at 69c a yard. This will interest housekeepers who want to combine with seryiceabilityS
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Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-01
PORTIEREs

Our showing of Portieres includes Madras, Tapestry and Chenille. in plain and figured designs. and in a complete range of the wanted colorings-at s6.0e, s7.50, ss.50 and
 s950 a pair.
Norwich bulletin., 1919-05-01

It. Gel. Sir George Steward. off cial Secretary to the Governor Gen eral of Australia. has been appointed Chief Commissioner for Police for Victoria.