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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-07-28
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-07-28
MONROE HOUSE
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Formerly the Sherman. Mrs. Tasker and
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Excellent table.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-07-28

SHENANDOAH INN (FORMERLY SPAR
rows Inn)-Under new management. Dancing
JESS. S. DALEY, Harpers Ferry W. Va. a'
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-25
A Happy Rirthdsy.

One summers, day when all was quiet in the school room Hilda White was thinking how she would spend her hIrti.uay. All of a sudden ths school bell, rang and ail4went, home. Her mother and father asked her to spend her birthday zt home as her
 uncle and aunt were coming. Hilda was so glad that She danced with joy. 1t was the last day of school and the first day of June and her birthday was the Sth. She had only seven more days to wait. It was Monday afternoon when school let out and her uncle and aunt were coming Tuesday. Her uncle's name was Ralph Srow and her .3unts name was Grace Snow. She had very happy birtlI-
 day. When evening came she was so tired that her little head kept drop
 ping, and she fell asleep as soon as her head touched her pillow. Her un-
 cle and aunt gave her a pony and ner
 mother and daddy Ia wrist watch.
 That night she dreamed that she was
 riding on her dear pony lover the hills and far away" The next inorn- ing she bade her dear friends good- bye and saw her Se uncle ands-.aua- homeward bound. And Hilda was thinking what lucky girl she was.
 REGINA RACIC0Tg Age. Il. , Willimantic. f- ;
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-25
A Lesson of Obedience.

One summers afternoon I thought that I would like to see the monkeys in Mohegan Park. asked my mother but she said No" and told me that could play in the backyard. So seer ing that she would not let me go I started to play. But before, long 1 was tempted to go. so slipped away It was a very long. tiresome journeg but I finally reached there. Seeing the monkeys I started to play with them, but 1 caught my finger in the wires and the monkey bit it. There was a kind woman there who band aged my finger and I decided to start for home without having any more troubles. Along the road I heard a hissing sound and turned around. Il was a copperhead snake. and I ran to the side Of the road for club. struck him on the head and finally killed him. When I reached home was hardly able to walk. I thought I would be petted because the mon- key bit my finger, but-wen, couldn't tell you just what I did get
 RAYMOND WOODS, Age Il.
 Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-25
The Work of the Poliesnan.

The poiceman's duty is to take csye of school children when the are crossing the streets, protect tke weakest and prevent collisions be- tween teams, autos and cars. It would take 8 long time to describe all the things he does. These are only a few.
 While a policeman was on duty one day he heard someone shouting for help. Blowing his whistle. another officer came and took his place while he went to see what was the matter. Turning corner, he saw crowd of people standing near a burning house. On the top of the house he saw a man who was appealing for help. The flames were rapidly spreading and the tiremen couldn't do anthing for him. Seeing his danger, the policeman climbed to the roof of the next house, which was about 20 feet distant, with coil of rope. He threw the rope across to the man on the burning roof. who tied the rope in a secure place and began to cross it. When he reached the other side the rope broke just as the policeman grabbed him by the collar. Being a strong man. he lifted him up in safety. Wild cheers arose when the people from below saw this act. Wasn't that brave deed? BENNIE STEINMAN, Age II. Yantic.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-25
The Lady With the Lamp.

During the, year 1920 man and his wife were visiting Italy. While they were theresa daughter was born Hes' parents .ealfed her Florence Nighir ineale in honor of the city of flowers,
 When Faopence was very small, they went back to England.
 As Florence grew older she~want- ed, more and more to. be- came a nurse. Her parents thought its very unladylike to be a. nurse.
 The newsman who was in CYimea at the time. of the CrimeHT war wrote back to England and asked if solnf nurses wouldn't come over and nurse tfie suffering soldiers. Florence Nightingale could not refuse this PiRa and she and some other nurses went
 She found the hospital very dirty ar.S the first thing she did was to clean it. She worked very hard and saved many lives.
 Every night she. tiptoed down tht long corridors with little lamp. and went from bed to, bed shading tht light from the soldiers faces If they were asleep she went on to the nex' bed. The soldiers liked her so wei they watched for her step and callet her "The Lady with the Lamp"
 Florence Nightingale started tn , Red Cross work during war times. GLADYS CRUTHERS, Age H. Norwich Town.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-25
A pay pewn on the Earn.

One day We had chance to go for a ride. After some discussion we de- cided to spend the day in the coun- try.
 We had a pleasant ride of about ten miles. We had to go over many hills and the scenery was very pretty, and every once in a while we would see squirrel or rabbit in front of us. We finally arrived at the farm. There was other company there so we chiI- dred ate out in the orchard under the trees. We spread the table cloth on the grass and we children, numberine about ten, ate our dinner very happily, laughing and joking. Then we had to clear up the dishes and baskets, chairs etc. and bring them into the house each one carrying their share. When we arrived at the house we discovered that the grown people hadn't finished eating and talking over old times, foi they were school friends of my moth. CT and father, so We slipped quietlJ up fha stRirs. te the attic, where VI
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-25
For Boys to Make
 )G Handicraft ES
Be Landlord to the Birds
 Demand Only Safety; Shelter
BYG HYnr


 Do you like birds? You can persuade them to make their homes in your yard. Here are some of the ways you can invite them to move in:
 Build them safe and cosy birdhouses in which to nest; scatter some food for them when they are having hard picking provide birdbath in which they may drink and wash; protect them from dogs, cats, less desirable birds, and from bad boys with siingshots or airguns.
 There are hundreds of designs for birdhouses; some very plain and some ornamental. The birds do not care for the exterior beauty of their hous- es; all they wish is safe shelter in which to nest Ornamental designs are only for our own satisfaction. For the birds sake, the thing to do is to study his size and habits so as to
 match his house to his needs, and to place it out of reach of his enemies. For the little wren, a tiny, individual home is best-just big enough for his family and provided with a door just large enough to admit his little body Here IS pretty design:
 Build the house of pine boards, K or 5s-inch thick, planed on both sides The first piece to cut out is the bacl (A) which should be 614 inches wide by i2 inches long to the point of tn, l gable. Then cut out fine two side (B and B which should be 6 inche wide by Il inches long; the curve be gins 5 inches from the top. The foo (E) wal be 5 by 5 inches fitted insid
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-25
Trip to the catskilIs.

While visiting in Kingston, N. r, with my parents, we decided to take trip to the Catskills, and one morning, bright and early, we started on our journey.
 My feelings at the first sight of these great mountains can hardly be told. They made a wonderful picture, clothed in purple and yelled with heavy mists.
 saw in the distance a church spire and on coming nearer I discovered little village nestling at the foot of the mountains. It was indeed a pretty sight, and brought to my mind the story of Rip Van Wrinkle.
 Just as we rounded a curve an open stretch of country came in view and far in the distance the great red sun seemed to be rising over the noun tains, and the higher it rose the clear CT the atmosphere became. Yes, he dispelled the mists and the trees waved their verdant branches in the gentle breeze. All nature was bright and beautiful.
 During the afternoon we visited the reservoir that supplies New York city with water and found it very interest ing. It is a vast body of water sur
 rounded by high cement wall and a brick roadway.
 The water seemed still, but when we went over to the other side of the road we found what looked like fountains which were Altering the water. These were sending up white spray and foam and making the water pure. 1 When we returned to Kingston, tired l but very happy, I could not helr | thinking of the wonderful works o1 nature seen that day, and I hope the | 'Wide-Awakes will get chance to sec | these mountains some day. GERTRUDE FONTAINE, Age F. l Norwich.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-25
The Important cornoraI.

During the American Revolution the leader of a little band of soldiers was giving orders to those under him, about, to raise a heavy beam that they were to put. on top of some military works. The weight was almost be- yond their power to raise and the voice of the superintendent was often heard shouting at them. An officer not in uniform was passing and asked the superintendent why he did not help them. t-.
 The officer turned and. said. with all the pomp of ain emperor: s'Sir-I am a corporal.', .-. .-.-. !.
 T ask. your Dardon.-. NIT. Corporal. . answered the stranger. and taking ofi his hat he bowed. saying: 'T wasn't aware of that" Cpoh sa.dng this he helped the soldiers till the sweat stoou In drops on his head. When the beam was raised, turning to the corporal. b.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-25
A Trip to Ocean Beach.

One warm day last summer a few of us girls decided to go on a trip to Ocean beach. We planned to take our lunch with us. We hired an auto to take us to the beach and started very early. When we got there we hired a room and soon went in bathing. It was lovely July day and the water was hne. It was crowded with people. Around 12 o'clock we dressed and ate our lunch in a shady place. After luncheon we went for a walk around the park, and there we met some of our friends. Later we went for a boat ride all around the lighthouse. After coming back from the boat ride we went into an ice cream parlor and had some refreshments. After coming out of the ice cream parlor we went to fhe park and sat down to have rest. We did not sit long before the auto came to take us home again. We all had 2 fine time that day and I for one shaf never forget it. LENA SASLowSKY. Age fs Oakdale.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-25
Poland,

I have read many of the interest ing letters in the Wide-Awake Circle, and certainly do enjsy them, but so far have not seen anything written about that nation which has so often been wronged, Poland. This made me write a few lines. If anybody of this circle has a father who can read about that country he has quite an honor but those whose parents re- ceive letters from ''the old country as they call it, really know what is going on there. Three of my uncles were fighting-one was killed, the other two wounded in the war. I think that there are some Wide Awakes of Polish descent who would like to write about that land of their ancestors, for while America is the best of all, yet ones heart goes also to a wronged and falsely represented country.
 Hoping that you will not disap- prove of the above idea I thank you as I know, all are interested in that country at present.
 WLADRICE JEDZINIAK, Age 10.
 Putnam,
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-25
rHE WIDE-AWAKE CIRCLE
Boys' and Girls' Department

trouble began when l attempted to do all the rowing myself. l told my sister to sit down and l would row. She sat down on one side of the boat and it immediately tipped over. We gave a great shout and then over we went.
 Fortunately, both of us could swim: We rose to the surface and got hold or the boat In vain we tried to right it. Not until we had been struggling for ten minutes did we realize Ihat all our efforts were worthless.
 We rested a while and then we started for the shore. It was quite distance and before we were half way
 there we were tired. We looked
 around for signs of help. and we saw a branch of a tree, little to one side.
 We seized it and f1oated on it for quite distance.
 As we were nearing the shore we
 saw a boat with some of our friends m
 it. When they saw us they came to help us. We clambered into the boat dripping wet and insisted upon going back and fighting our boat again. We did so, and found our fish under the seat in closed box. When we arrived home the first thing we did was to change our clothes. When we were dressed we went down stairs. Everybody laughed at US for falling in, but said: T don't care as long as I got some fish. any, way"
 JENNIE LTFSCHUTZ, Age 13. l Uncasville.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-25
UNCLE JED'S TALK TO WIDE
 AWAKES.

IL is quite a natural disposition to envy those whose parents are rich. Somehow there is a feeling that they have better advantages, and less trou- bles. that they have success cut out for them and are bound to be called to places Of importance.
 Such. however. doesn't always prove to be the case. The children of poor parents make mistake in harboring such ideas, for there are plenty of ex- ampIes which show that the sons of poor men are not denied their oppor- tunities.
 John Adams. second president, was the son Of a grocer of very moderate means. The only start he had was a good education.
 Andrew Jackson was born in a log hut in North Carolina. and was reared In the pine woods for which his state is famous.
 Ulysses $. Grant lived the life of a village boy in a plain house on the banks of the Ohio until he was F years of age.
 Abraham Lincoln was the son of a wretchediy poor farmer in Kentucky and lived in a log cabin till 21 years old.
 James K Polk spent the earlier days of his life helping to dig living out Of a farm in North Carolina. He was afterward clerk in a country store.
 Willard Fillmore was the son of a New York farmer, and his home was a humble one. He learned the business 0f a elothier.
 Andrew Johnson was apprenticed tc a tailor at the age of 10 by his wid- owed mother.
 Grover Cieveland's father was . Presbyterian minister with a sinal salary and a large family. The boy had to earn their living.
 William McKinley's early home wa plain and comfortable, and his fathe was able to keep him in school.
 And the same may be said of An drew Carnegie. John D. Rockefeller and many other captains of industry Great statesmen. great doctors. grea lawyers. great clergymen and gres teachers have risen from most humbl surroundings. They didn't wait fo someone to make them great; the took advantage of the opportunitie open to all and did only what there l the chance for others to do if there he will.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-25
The Thunderstorm in Winter.

Once there was a boy who lived with his grandmother in a little house at the edge of the forest.
 One day his grandmother told him he. must go to the town at the other side of the forest to get supplies.
 He set out on snowshoes with his rifle over his shoulder and got to the town without mishap. He bought the supplies needed and started back about 4 o'clock. When he was about half way home it suddenly grew dark and when he looked at the sky he saw great dark clouds.
 The wisl and rain came together tearing up trees all around him. A flash of lightning revealed a low cave under ledge.
 He crawled in at the entrance and began walking in the darkness. He heard a low growl and stopped short He felt an animal trush past him. As it went out he saw it was a bear. He lay down on the bears bed and slept until late the next day. Then he started home again. HENRY KERR, Age 12. Canterbury.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-25
The Skatino Party.

One fine day this winter we had skating party. All of the largest boys and girls were there. We were skating on the paper mill pond. That is quite large pond.
 There were twenty-six of us. There were thirteen boys and the same num- Der of girls.
 Their names are Ethel Randle, Bes- sic Randle. Carrie Gelo, Martin Gelo, Andrew Gelo, Bessie Pillar, Bertha Alderman, Charlie Pillar, Annie Nc Grath, James McGrath, John Kurtz. Helen Kurtz, Frances McGrath, Ethel Abell. Blanche Kurtz, Stella Kurtz Theodore Abell, Joe Adams, Patrick Sullivan, George Pillar, Josie La Saw age and my two sisters and one of my brothers, besides myself All of the boys got some bushes and old sticks so as to start fire on the ice. When the girls saw the fire they wondered what had happened. The, were startled; but as they camt closer they found out what it was. When the girls came we were al ready to go skating. At any tim,
 when we saw the fire was low, som, 1 of the boys would throw some brusi l on the fire
 We skated until 1 o'clock. Then ", | all stood around the fire until it wen 1 out. We boys took the girls home an, then we went home ourselves. We go home that night little after 2 o'clock We all had fine time.
 CLARENCE WALDEN, Age 1s. BozrahvilIe.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-25
Planning, Judgment, Taste
 Make Old Rooms Like New
BY MoLIH PRICE COOK

Mother" said Lucille, I'm dead tired of this paper i'll my bedroom and all the furniture and trimmings. l wish l could throw everything out of the window"
 "It isn't what you have in the room, that makes 1t tiresome, Lucile," laugh ingly answered her mother, "'it's the. unattractive way you have it arranged. Whoever chose your wall paper used poor judgment. The furniture, of course, is not new, but, if 1t Is done over properly, 1t can be made to look very artistic. Why don't you make a study of the room and plan the decora-' tions yourself? The paper-hangers will be here next week. You may choose the paper and the furniture can be painted or stained in whatever style you wish. You need nothing new. The fun will be in RSirg to the best advdntdge the things yoa hG0e.
 s.Just let me give you suggestion. A beautiful room must combine taste, simplicity, hGrmony of cotoys, and, very important, a jadic;oas 4Se of fhe An- nsacl. Think these things over and plan accordingly"
 Then followed for Lucille one of the most exciting times of her life. She studied her bedroom carefully This room is small so l must make 1t appear larger" she said; therefore I'll not have a moulding on the wall and I'll choose plain light paper with palc stripe running up and down. The cur tains and dresser cover will be blair white, without trimmings. Perhaps mother will let me buy that white striped difnity I saw at Benson's." Lucille drew many plans of the room
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-25
Uncasville
The Holiday.

T think, boys" said the schoolmas- ter, when the clock struck twelve, that I shall give you an extra half holiday this afternoon"
 The boys led. on and headed by the tall boys, raised great shout, in the midz of which the master was seen to speak, but could not be heard.
 As he held up his hand, however. in token of his wish that they should be silent, they were good enough to leave off, as soon as the longest wind
 ed among them were quite out of breath.
 You must promise me. first" said the schoolmaster, that you'll not be noisy, or at least, if you are, that you'll go away and be so-away out of the village, I mean" There was a general murmur in
 the negative.
 "Then, pray don't forget, my dear scholars" said the schoolmaster
 what have asked you, and do it as favor to me. Be as happy as you can. and likewise be mindful that you are blessed with health. Good bye all"
 Thank you. sir" and Good bye, sir" were said a great many times; and the boys. much to their astonish- ment and that of the master, went out 
 very slowly and softly. But there was the sun shining, and ] there were the birds singing, as the sun only shines and the birds only sing on holidays and half holidays. There were the trees waving to gal | free boys to climb and nestle among their leafy branches the hay, tempt. | ing them to come and scatter it in thu pure air: the green corn gently beck oning toward road and stream; tn, smooth ground, seeming smoother stil
 in the blending lights and shadows
 and inviting them to run and leal along, walks running no one know ] whither.
 | It was more than the boys coult
 bear and with joyous whoop tn 1 whole company took to their heels ant sped away shouting and laughing a l they went.
 PATRICK SULLIVAN, Age 1s. | Taffvi1la
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-25
siidine Down Hill.

Dear Uncle Jed: thought I'd write another story as I haven't written in long time. This has been the first winter in a long time that we have had such a good time sliding. There is long steep hill out back of my house. and we used to slide there ey- cry day. Saturday afternoons there was large crowd from the village, men, women and children, to slide some had snow shoes, and others had skis, and it was fun to see them slide like the wind One man gave my brother slide on the skis, standing my brother on in front of him and holding onto him tight. Brother said
 they went so fast that he dared not
 go again. We went sliding until two
 weeks ago when we had quite an ac- cldent, so mother said we had better not slide there any more. Soon the
 snow will all leave. And I hope that we'll see green grass and the spring flowers soon. ELSIE D. REYNOLDS. Age 8. Plainfield.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-25
Boys Learn Real Trick
 Beppo Teaches Head-Sprmg
BY K D. ANGEL


 'T'm going to give you a regular clown trick today" said Beppo, "but before 1 show it you must learn the head spring. That will be easy for it follows right after the handspring and is really more simple. You start as in the hand-spring-a quick run of three or four steps-touch hands and head to the mat--give hard push as your feet come up-and you land on your feet like this" as he did it.
 The boys tried it and found that their practice on the handspring had given them the training that made this trick easy.
 When the clown saw that the boys had learned the handspring, he took an old derby hat from a nail and placed it on his head. With comical steps he walked toward the mat and tripped. As he fell the hat few from his head. He looked at 1t gravety and bent to pick it up-as he reached for the hat his foot got there an instant ahead of his hand and the hat rolled out of reach. The clown looked pug zled and tried again, but the result was the same. Each time the hat rolled out of reach. Beppo scratched his head-and walked all around the hat, and then on tip-tce as though afraid that he might scare the hat he sneaked up to 1t and cautiously reached for it, but again if rolled out of reach. The hat was still on the floor and after some thought Beppo looked as though he had a bright idea. He l walked toward the hat as though he lid not see it and tfen. quick as 2
Norwich bulletin., 1920-03-25
Haste Makes Waste.

There were a few minutes left be- fore my brother and I were to start for the theatre. so to pass the time away I began to carve a piece of wood with my knife. Time flew rap idly and before knew it my brother called for me to get ready to 60. I wanted to finish my carving 30 be- gan to make haste and later found | made waste. By knife was sharp and the wood was thin and was in a hurry and in a little while thought 1t was finished. On surveying my work a second time found one place not quite right. so I gave a strong cut at it. It didn't turn out as I ex- pected for the knife went right through the wood and also making a
 deep cut in my finger.
 Just then I thought of the old pre- verb. Haste makes waste" and I've
 always found it does. ~ ELI L. CRAMER, Age H., D. Norwich. ..