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Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-24
THE KALEIDOSCOPE

Among English women the habit Oi reading newspaper hrs n0i,eabiy fn- creased during and since the war. In Uruguay all public schools are rs- qu!red to give lectures each term on the harmfuiness of alcoholic drink.
 Bandits have robbed Francisco vria of geo head of horses. Villa Is said to be indianant and asks protection from marauding bands.
 To buy bread flour for the starving p-pulsee of Vienna the authorities are pawntng . collection of the most valuable tapestries in the world.
 It Ia estimated that at least 10000 au- tomobiie parties could be taken care of in the beautiful section Of the Yellow stone National park desired by irrigation itss
 Dr. Alexander Graham Beli recently state his belief that fishes have iEeans of communication, in fact, a language of thesr own, which all Of them fnlly understand. -- ..-
 The artificial eye Is by no means . modern invention. The ancient Egyp- copper and ivory. more to please the ar. tisaic !sense of the wearer than to con- ceal the deficiency. -s ..--.-. ] By electricity the master clock at Greenwich observatory fires time guns and drops time balls in many parts os {. England every day. nnl sends the hour of 10 a. m. to all postofiices and railway 1 terminals.
 i In 1856 tho city of New York bought l the S43 acres of barren roets and stac- | nant, swamps which is now Central park i at ah average price of ST.a00 an acre. Millions for development have been spent since then
 | What to do with unemployed aetresss. Is one of thc new rroblems troubling 1 New York There are said 10 he ahout | 1000 of them stranded in the mctroDol.s without the prospect of landing even a chorus girls job.
 ! There is said 10 he no profession in the world in which there are SD few master. as In the nrofessicn of bell tun.uC. In { England. where most of the great briI | founders of the world have thrir fac- | tories. there are said 10 be on'- three men who rank as experts In bell tunfrz
 Elaborate preparations are made iz | China when the silk robes of the VIC it,iy are to be washed. fresh water snaiis e. i ing dumped into the water 10 he us stroy all organic matter the water nsy
 no harm to the silk.
 On some of the Greek islands vher,
 the people earn their living by sponge
 fishing no girl Is to marry until she has
 brought up a certain number of sponEes
 which must be taken from . esrtaIa dsDtA -
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-24

an excellent report of the meeting held and the work done by the class.
 At Christmas time S10 was given the Near East fund and s was sent by the class to the Newington Home for Grip pied Children.
 4 busy year was reported and much interest and enthusiasm Is shown f5r the future.
 The class may well be plelsed with the class finances as the treasurer, Miss Ce- leste Copeland reported the year 1921 opened with gool balance in the treas ury.
 The class voted to meet for sewing during the coming year and also to make scrap books for children hospitals A busy and pr sfitab!e year Is anticipated The annual election resulted as fol- lows:
 President Miss Magic Stanm vice president. Miss Helen Woodwork: sec- retary. Miss Althea Church treasurer I Miss Blancne Armstrong: entertainment committee. Miss Marguerite Copeland chairman. Miss Fannie Brown and Mis- Gladys 4hornes; teacher. Ms. Arthur F 1 Howard. r.
 After adjournment a delightful secia
 time was spent with games and mus:c. The fourteen members Of the c.ass ar,
 Miss Ma@ie Stamm. Miss Helen W.od
 worth. Miss Aithea Church. Miss Blanch,
 Armstrong. Miss Gladys Thorncs. Mis- l Marguerite Copeland. Fannie B-cwn i Miss Visla Spauidin@. Miss Edah Sand berg. Miss Gertrude Th-rncs. Miss Gees te Copeland. Mrs. Leslie Howard. Mrs William Anderson and Mrs. Clifton DoaR
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-24

one who striveth for the mastery refrain eth himself from all things. and they. in deed, that they may receive a persha- ble crown: but we an. imperishable." St. Paul knew the dominant idea in the mlnd of every Corinthian, the importance which every Greek attached to physica! development and perfection, that the
 trained athlete might be qualified tu com-
 pete in, the famed Games of Olympus
 Yet Paul indicates a sys:ell of tram ing which will win the great -1ra-.L n )t
 alone for the athlete, but for the veal,
 the delicate, the physically unfit-tha: re-
 ward, which, as he points on., IS mofe
 than the. laurel wreath of the victor IS
 the crown incorruptfole.
 How this can be won was indicated by the prea cher, in a rule so simple that all can adopt it; 1. e., in patteraing one's life upon the model of Christ. The hu- niility of the Babe of Bethlehem the life of the Holy Family in obscure Naza- retn-a model. for pa >ents and children especially in these days of homes and family life disrupted by divorce :. the hon. ] est toll of Christ the Carpenter, setting 1 an example for the workman the Ra- 1 deen,er who exempnfed the virtues of | charity and patience and se;f-dea:al and l forbearance and forgiveness, with such model each has it in him to gar: l that crown wf.ich surpa sses any coveted l trophy of ancient Olympus.
 Experience of men in every generation has proved that there is no happiness ir ! life except it came through holiness to ! be happy then. during this earthly l strife for tn. eternal prize the training
 must be in imitation of that ideal oi 1 holiness which the Savior has given tc His foliov-e.s. a system ready-made, concrete, definite, the ideal of the Chris tan.
 As the city electric power was to b. | cut off during the time for afternoor
 vespers this service was given up for tn. ! lav. and instead Penediction of tht l Blessed Sacrament was given foI'owins the high mass by Rev. Myies P. Calvin ! who had sung that mass.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-24
MRS. PRENTICE MAKES
 REPEY TO MRS AISop

Mrs. Samuel O. Prentice of Hartford chairman of the worien's committee of the republican state central committee has made public letter to Mrs. Joseph W. Als3p of Avon. in which she states that if it is the purpose of the Connec- ticut league of Republican Women, Of which Mrs. Alsop is chairman. ito se- cure. terms and conditions upon which it shall cooperate with the official or ganization, the imposzibi,ity and impro- priety of such a course is too apparent for discussi1u." -.f. ---,
 Mrs. Prentice's letter was reply to one received from Mrs. Alsop January 5, in which the latter offered to appoint a committee of three from the league" l to discuss with Mrs. Prentice "a sug- gestion by which duplication might be avoided in the work of political education among republican women."
 The end sought by the Connecticut League of Republican, Women according to Mrs. Prentice's letter, Is in substance | that the committee of which I am chair man turn over to the league of which
 you are chairman, or to yourself, the re-
 sponsibility for the work which we, as
 a branch of the official organization of the republican party of this state, are undertaking to carry out under instruc. tion from the national headquarters.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-24
CONTEST PREDICTED FOR
 COUNTY coMMIssIoSERsHIP

George H. Bradford Of Montei!lc enc of the three commissioners of New Lon don county. may have some opposition when his name is proposed 70, reelection this year. according to reports current.
 Mir. Bradford is the one whose term runs out this year. and the term Is for four years. Several New London county men are said to be casting longing ey1es toward the job land at least one man Is making an active csnvass of the senators and representatives from this county.
 Commissioners in other counties whose terms expire this year are Edwin W. Schulz. Hartford county: Frederick l. Gaylord. New Haven county: Henry P. Crawford. Fairfield county: F. H. Cor. tiss. Windham county; John H. Lancas- ter. LitchhelI county. and William n SpraGue, Holland county. The latter dIod recently and there has since been a va. cancy.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-24
Former Norxieh a,r, Graduate,

Miss Grayce Collins Slattery and class mate Miss Marie Conway of Hartford. student nurses at St. Joseph's hospital training school, :Willimantic, have return ed after taking the state board examin- ations at Hartford Thursday and Friday. Bobby Casey and Henry Boucher motor ed to Hartford for them Friday after noon. They Will be the guests of Miss Slattery's aunt, Mrs. J. H. Casey of Di- vision street for several days. with whom Miss Slattery will make her home after graduating January 23rd bMiss Slattery is a former Norwich girl having been a stenographer and book-keeper until she enlisted as government nurse over three years ago She is the daughter of the late MT. and Mrs. William Slattery of New London.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-24

Two grocery stores and one barber shop yielded results in Jamaica ginger and whiskey Saturday night to raids by the police in search for those Illegally dispensing intoxicating drink. t',
 The raiding squad of; police under com mand of Sergeant John. H. Kane, with Officers Perry, sDombroski, Delaney, and Henderson, left police headquarters about z o'clock. in the automobile patrol wagon driven by Officer Coughlin, and headed for the West Side, where they visited the grocery store of Joseph Cooper at sS Thames street Two, cases of Jamaica ginger, containing seven dozen bottles, were seized and were brought to police headquarters with. Mr.; Cooper, who showed a state license covering this year which, it is claimed, gives him the right to sell Jamaica. ginger. He gave bail for his appearance in court
 The second trip of the raiding party was again to the West Side and to the grocery store of Gabriel Romanofsky at 20 High street. Here two cases of Ja- maica ginger. were seized and brought to
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-24
HUMoR OF THE DAY
..Mhars the neKs from Europe?'

Whats the news from EuropeT
 "Oh, I see a couple of counts haVt fought q duel with fountain peaA"- Louisville Courier-JournaL
 Wife (opening bandboxes)-rvs had several hats sent home. dear, 90 that you can choose 1 myseH like this one, but if you prefer the other. why. I'll keer them both.-Boston Transcript
 How d.d Louise receive your gift of pair of expensive stockinEs?'
 'Geo-she simply couldn't conceal hei sdnirstion of them.'-Florida Times Union.
 '"who was DIanaT'
 Diana was the goddets of the chase
 q 'spose that's why she always iaI her picture taken In a track suit"--Jug. gIer.
 Heleer-Jones feels discouraged abou bis boy.
 sbeiter-why so7
 Helter-He says judging from Whai his cliuus say. ne Is the father of tac only c..iid on earth who doesn't get let ger rent. fin everything at schoOl- Judge. l Manager-"Did you put the extrs , stamp on the letter gave you to ma!.7- 1 Boy--Yes. sir.'' Gansger-"'1 hope you didn't paste the stamp On go it Oblitrrated the address. ! Eoy--"Oh. no I EtUc't it right on tor the other stamp to save room-"-Kansas | City Star. ] Artist-IIave you heard about the new ] Models Gnion7 I. for one. can't afford 1, the prices. Another Artist-what are they EOlnI ! 10 charge?
 Artist-why. 20 much a square Incl instead of by the hour.-Judse. 'T don't see as 20 much saving is re- quired for a rainytday.''
 "Huh7"
 "All you need Is an umbrella. rubberi and perhaps skid chains."-LouisVill' Courier-Journal
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-24
STATE PRESIDENT INsTALLs
 MERGER ASSEMBLY OFFICERS

At special meeting of Mercier Assem- bly, No. 12, Columbus Ladies' of Colunl- bus, the officers for the ensuing year were installed by Mrs. Jchn J. Carroll. state president, of New Haven, assisted by Mrs. Annie Henley, state treasurer of New London. The officers installed are as follows:
 Loretta Bellefeur. president; Mary Ma.oney. vice president: Catherine Des- mond, recording secretary; Jennie Me Weigh, financial secretary; Mrs. Julia Sweeney, treasurer; Mary A. Sullivan. mistress-at-arms Catherine Haralan nah Cuirman. Mrs Mary McNeTney, trus- tees; Agnes White, Lillian O'Brien, Sarah McIniiess auditors. .---. After the installation the assembly was addressed by Rev. William II. Kennedy. the Gociety's chaplain. who urged the as- sesrb.y to greater efforts for the com ns l year ahd congratulated. them on the splnedid work they have accomplished during the year of 1920. Mrs. Carroll was the second speaker of the evening and she expressed the great pleasure which she felt at the wonderful growth of the assembly during the past year. and stated that the society though yet in it's infancy. has accomp- lished much more than older and larger assembly. Mrs. Carroll also urged the members to make their aims far--reach- ing in an effort to help others, calling at- tention to the fact that a society which works cnly for it's own selfish interest has a poor foundation and cannot hope to advance in strength CT in membership. :: Mrs Henley of New London was the third and last speaker of the evening and in brief bIt well delivered ad- dress offered many helpful suggestions
 fer the bctterment of Merc;er Assembly
 for the year of 1921. predicting won-
 derful future if the society continues aS 1t has begun
 The business meeting was adjourned after a x5te of thanks had been giver Miss Mary F. O'Sul;ivan. the ret.TiAs
 president. A socia, evening followed al which delightful luncheon was served.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-24
Memorial to AIrs..Lanman

The current issue of, The. Catholic Transcript says: Two wealthy women of Brooklyn,-N. T., who were pupils when the late Mrs. Gertrude Halle Lam man of Norwich taught French during 8 session of the Catholic summer school at Plattsburgh, N. r., have taken means to insure perpetual remembrance. of Mrs. Lanr"an. who was one of the country's noa-l 7ir,lsole converts, from Coneket gationalism to Episcolpali alianism then to fervent Catholicity. They. have en- tered her name in the Purgatorial League at Cliff Haven, so that her soul will have the benefit of innumerable masses, and prayers. Other wealthy friends in New York are to follow their example. -: r.'z S
 In Norwich, Mrs Farrell, wife of Or ganist Frank L. Farrell, with several other personal friends has arranged for a. public months mind mass for Mrs. Lanman, at St. Patrick's church, Thurs day, Jan. 27th.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-24

Forty hour devotion commenced Sun day at the high mass at the Sacred Heart church. Rev L. Paradis of Eolun- town will sing the masses today.
 The cribbage tournament that is being conducted by the Pinochle club has only one more night to run. Jack Lafleur and Jack Murphy are the probable will ners of the tournament, as they lead by 200 points. The tournament was sched- uled for longer period. but the interest had died out so the officials decided to close 1t.
 The Pinochle club held a special meet ing Sunday in their rooms on Front street at which it was decided to hold a dance on this coming Friday. A commit tee of 25 were appointed to attend to the arrangements of the dance, with Herman Fontaine as chairman. It is planned to use some artistic decorations.
 Uric Pepin, Fred White James Elmer son, James White and Alphonse White motored to Worcester Sunday in the latters machine to view the ruins of the recent fire. There were numerous other parties who motored to Worcester also to view the ruins.
 Denny Murphy. Harry Mills and 10. seph Belair will appear on a Boston basketball team lineup Wednesday night in Boston against a team representing Bunker Hill.
 The boxing enthusiasts of the village are to have another chance to see two local mitt artists in action in the near future it is reported It is announced by the manager, of the two boys that plans are under way to bring together the won der of the Fancy Corner, Peasoup Beau regard, and the pride of the Army-Navy Club, Red Burel. Peasoup recently woI the decision over Slugger Stanley ot Scalping Town on points. and says ht is confident of handing the hush-a-by tC Red on the night of the battle Rec would not comment on his ability tC hand the sleep punch to Peasoup, bu says time will tell. Peasoup is training hard for the bout. as he is a little over weight by several pounds, and is con fident that he will be able to take of several pounds of the extra flesh and b fit for the bout, which will be over tn six round route,
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-24
NORWICH TOWN

Practical Repentance was the theme of Rev. GurdoR F. Bailey's interesting ser mon at the First Congregational church Sunday morning. The text Luke 19: 8, And Zaccheus stood, and said unto the Lord: Behold, Lord. the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have taken anything from any man by false accusa- tions. restore him fourfold. On the pull pit was an immense bouquet of variegat- cd carnations, the gift of the Bible class in memory of two beloved people, Rev. and Mrs. John O. Barrows, former teach CTS of this class and most helpful in church work. Rev. MT. Bailey paid trib- ute to Rev. NIT. Barrows' work in foreign fields, as well as his work in the home land. saying that the flowers were to honor servants of other days in their timo of good work. who had laid down their lives when God called them to their heavenly reward.
 Preceding the sermon, announcement was made in regard to today (Monday) being designated as Self Denial day for the relief of the suffering Armenians In this self denial for the relief of others there will be some value realized, the value to be judged by each of us in the results. Special reference was made to tho proclamation by Mayor Lerou in his strong appeal to the citizens of this com
 
 good cause. It was suggested that con- tributions be left or Tuesday with Miss Florence M. Bennett, principal of West Town street school William G. Tarbox principal of Town street school, and al the store of Thomas Smith
 At the Christian Endeayor neetinR Sunday evening an unusually interestine missionary program was given by the young people. The topic, Missionary Re- suits in Asia. Isaiah 52: 7-15-
 Mir. and Mrs. Robert Winchester (Eiiz. abeth HeideD were pleasantly surprised Friday evening at their home in Lisbor when Miss Jessie E. Hyde and four mer of her Sunday school class called for 2 social hour. This class, including thu host, are also members o< the W. l. T.s an organized club. In behalf of the clut MT. and Mrs. Winchester were presented a painting in gilt frame in recognition of their recent marriage. During tn. evening refreshments were served ana music and games made the affair mos enjoyable for those attending, who wer, Theodore Sterry. Raymond Smith, Elme, Browning and George Durr, with thei teacher.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-24
THE FAIRY sHoKMAkEA-

Upon a rnossy root he sat.
 Beneath an aged fairy tree.
 In buckled shoes and three cooked hat
 And brooches gartered at the knee. As, ugly as a chimpanzee. His eyes were bright. and in them Bnont That spirit of laughing mockery -Betokening a Leprechauns He hammered at fairy, boot.
 And gayly whistling as he wrought, Kept beating time with tiny foot To tune that mortal never taught
 stole behind and swiftly caught
 Him where his doublets points wen He was not troubled or dlstraught, That phiiosophic Leprechaun.
 ''YIeld me your treasure. quick r I-eAid iwrlnkling his nose. he sudden lied:
 That branch is faliing-mind yoH My eye moment glanced aside. whereat he bolted. grinning wide. And vanished like a dream at dawn. Then frem the bushes mocking cried :
 You've lost your lucky Leprechaun-
 'Tis ever thus in Erin's Isle: | An elf fantastic leaGa you on: Hone greets you with a genial smile i Then mocks you like a Deprechaun- l-J. Cuthbert Scott, in the London Spec | tator.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-24
IDEAL OF CoRINTH SURPASSED
 BY IDEAL OF THE CHRISTIAN

\ Throughout the world Sunday the Catholic churches began another period of preparation-or preparedness, this
 time for the coming of Easter. Sunday was Septpagesima, or about seventy days before Easter. As reminder, the col or of vestments and altar hangings was penitential violet and the introit read in all masses was tAe cry of thePsalmtst, f'The groanings of death surrounded me the sorrows of hell encompassed me: and in my affliction I called upon the Lord and He heard my voice from His holy
 tempie."
 Choosing as his text the opening pas- sages from the days epistle, I. Cor. K. 24. to x. V.,. Rev. Daniel F. Sullivan, preaching at the high mass in St. Pat rick's church, read with emphasis these words Of St. Paul, Brethren, Know ye 1ot that they who run in the race all run indeed. but one receiveth the prize So run that ye may obtain And every
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-24
SIZE JAMAICA GINGER AND WHISKEY

police headquarters. MT. Romanofsky also showed a state license for this year. He gave bail for appearance in court. The third trip was to the barber shop
 of Frank Pedace at 116 Franklin street. Here in 8 back room If quart bottles of what Is said to be Whiskey or alcohol
 were seized. Part of it was in a suit case
 and part in a basket wrapped up in news papers. The lot was taken to police headquarters and MT. Pedace gave bonds for his appearance in court. It is said
 that the suspicious of the police were directed towards the barber shop by re- ports of men having been seen coming
 from the back room wiping their lips. Michael Shulega of Norwich and Jo-
 seph Zurick of MontviIle were arrested in Greeneville for a fight that took place at dance in Union. hall Officer P. Driscoll
 made the arrest and the men were
 brought to police headquarters in the patrol wagon.
 Seven men. were arrested during the night in different parts of the city for 1 intoxication and will appear in the police court Monday morning.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-24
FULL AssocIATEr
 PRESS DEsPATcnEs
POETRY
THE HIGHER PANTHEfSsf.

THE HIGHER FANTHEifAi. The sun. the moon. the stars. the seas. the hills and the Dlsins-- Are, not these. O soul tne vision of Him who ne.gnsg Is not the vision he? thonsh He be not that which he seems! Dreams are true hiie they last. and do We not live in dreams? Earth. these solid stars. this weight of
 body ard limb.
 division from Him7 Dark is the world 10 hcee. myself art the reason why: For Is He not all hut thou. that hast power to feel T am IT" Glory about thee. without thee: and thou fulfilest thy doom. Making Him broken sleams. and a stided
 splendor and gloom. .-. Speak to Him, thou. for he hears. and Closer is He than breathing. and nearer ,-. than hands and feet God Is law. say the wise; soul. and iei s. 2. us reioicp. For If He thunder by law. the thunder ia
 yet his voice. Law Is. God. say some: no God at aii,
 says the fool; For all we have power 10 see Is a straight
 stan bent in pool; And the ear of man cannot hear. and the eye of man cannot see: But If we could see and hear, this vision
 were it not He7
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-24
CLASS ANNUAL

Mrs. Arthur F. Howard entertained a. her home on Lincoln averue Friday evening her class, the Suns | class of the First Ba-tist church BiL.v school at it's annual meeting.
 The young people met at seven o'clock. when supper was served at prettiiy dec- orated table.
 Mrs. Howard was assisted in serving by Miss Lucille Howard. At 8:30 thf class meeting was called to order by the vice president, Miss Mszie Stamm wnc presided in the absence Of the president I Mrs. William Andersen. .
 The regular reports were read and ap proved, followed by the annual reports i Miss Gertrude Thornes, secretary, gay,
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-24
Puts Ban on Gamblinr wb,.I,.

A verbal order was given to the New London police department Saturday by Prosecuting Attorney Daniel M. Cronin directing the police to stop the use of all wheels of chance at fairs there in the future.
 No gambling wheels of any sort will be permitted to operate in the future, said Mir. Cronin.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-24
sund.v Mepa.y Mornl.r R.,u

The early Sunday morning rainfall as measured by Supervisor Charles W. Bur ton of the water department amounted to 30-100 of an inch. making the tota; rainfall for this month to date 3.17 inch ez
Norwich bulletin., 1921-01-24
Relatives of Mrs. BaeIex

Mrs. William F. Bagley, who died Fri day at her home in Preston, City at the age of s0 is survived by an adopted laughter.