Norwich bulletin., 1920-06-23
WESTERLY

There was a large assemblase of friends of pupils and school at the an- | nual prize speaking contest in Westerly 1 High school hall and each contestant did so well that the sentiment prevailed that 1t was a pity the prizes were linn tied to four. under the rule. The prizes were in cash. received from admission, and divided into s1o each for first prizes for girls and boys, and s5 each as sec ond prizes. The program follows: Piano solo, Frances Andrews; The Coward. Guy Empey Claire M. Knight The Last Lesson, Daudet, c. Edward Spargo; Hiawathas Childhood, Longfel- low Harriet Zegler; The Revenge, Ten nyson, Clifford 4. Langworthy; A Mod ern Dickens, Marjorie Benton Cook Mill dred c. Saunders Fleurette, Service, Oscar H. Grills; music; Jean Valijean and the Bishop, Hugo, Marion M. Bright man Maurice Levy's Constitution, Tark- ingtn Joel B. Novogroski; My Country, Too. Mary Shipnan Andrews Ellen P. Randall; Americanization, Eli Mayer W. Harris Browning, Jr.; music. The prize winners were Ellen P. Ran dail and Clifford A. Langworthy, frsts; and Marion NJ Brightman and Joel B. Novogroski, seconds. The judges we George W. Woodward, Mrs. George B, Utter and Mrs. Edmund J.. Cleveland. The speaking was under the direction Of Miss Jennie Billings Stanton.
 The First Baptist church at special meeting decided to give a reception to the new pastor, Rev. Byron U. Hatfield, Thursday evening, July 1. A committee appointed to arrange for the event is composed of Judge Herbert W. Rathbun, Lewis J. McNeill, Miss Frances Pierce, Miss Daisy Kenyon and Mrs. Albert T. Kenneth.
 Miss Elizabeth T. Sheffield was elect ed secretary, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Mrs Deasy Pea body Hirschfeld, who filled the office 14 years A committee composed of Judge Herbert W. Rathbun, Albert G. Martin, John S. Coy and Mrs. Clyde Burdck, was chosen to prepare resolutions for presentation to the retiring secretary
 Rev Mir Hatfield still resides in Deep River and will move to Westerly Sept i, or as soon as a suitable parsonage can be secured.
 E. Howard Clarke drove to Providence Monday 10 get some store stock. After making his purchases, he went to the parking place and was surprised when Henry was not there. He notified the police department and returned to West erly by train. He had been home few hours when he received notice that Hen " had been recovered and was ready for delivery to the owner.
 When the police located the car MT. Clarkes overcoat was in the back seat. Mir. Clarke considers that coat his mas cot as it had been missed several times and eventually found. He went to Prov idence Tuesday by train and Henry car ried him back home.
 Night Watchman Edward Totten ere ated quite a sensation at the Ninigret mill in the first hour of Tuesday that re- ed fs, 1Ode q cell in the police station. The mill is be- ing operated day and night Totten had overindulged in jakey and evidently be- came crazed. He brought his antics to an end when he whipped out his revolver and began firing through the floor, one of the bullets grazing the foot of Peter Dorch. Then Totten was overpowered and held until the arrival of Policemen Ferguson and Mitchell, who took him to the police station. He will be given m opportunity 10 explain his actions in the Third district court
 The annual inspection of Narrag anse tt commandery. Knights Templar, was held Tuesday night the inspecting officer being Asa Jewett of Newton Center, Mass grand junior warden of the grand cof1i- nandery of Massachusetts and Rhode Island. He was accompanied by other grand officers who assisted in the cere- moniaL After inspection, there was a banquet and speeches made by the grand officers and officers of the local com mandery.
 Grand Junior Warden Jewett compli mented Narragansett commandery on it. excellent standing. stating it's standing was on a par with the very best com manderies within the jurisdiction.
 Local Laconics.
 The town of Narragansett has grante, Exemption from taxation to the Narra gansett Pier railroad for 8 period of fiv years. The tax rate of the town wa fixed at s1.75 on each s1OO of valuation Of tangible property Intangible propert Is taxed at 40 cents under state law.
 The annual meeting of the state boar of health will be held Thursday. Exami nations for licenses to practice medicin will be held July 2.
 An effort IS being made to organize Etate Holstein-Friesian club in Rhod Island by several Holstein breeders in tn state.
 Westerly Board of Trade banquet wi De held at Watch Hill this "Wednesday evening.
 Commencement exercises of the Wes trly High school are scheduled for tn Wednesday, afternoon.
 Senator Newherry is at his sunmt home at Watch Hill.
 Nearly all the regular cotagers hay arrived at Watch Hill The stores in Ba street are open and there is business : the bathing beach.
 Saturday will be a noisy day in wes erly, as the hfers and drummers are to here.
 The parade of the Westerly fire depar uent will be omitted this year.
 The Owls parade is to be Sunday, Jul 4th.
 The new history of Rhode Island ar the Providence Plantations is out, in fl volumes two of which are devoted biographies.
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