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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-10
RIPPLING RHYMES.
By Walt Mason.
AGE AND BITTERNESS.

Too many men, when they
grow old, are prone 10 sit around
and scold. and view things with
alarm; they spend the long
hours heaving sighs, and every
thing that meets their eyes IS
void of worth and charm. too
am old and oft l feel so tough
I'd like to raise a spiel OF sor-
row and dismay. distressed by
rheumatic and gout, I'd like TO
tell the world about a golden
yesterday. But when / take my
lyre in hand, to celebrate a past
long canned, I feel that / am
wrong; the world is still a fine
resort: the fact that makes me
kick and snort is that I've lived
so long. The world Is right side
up with care, and old men
shouldn't tear their hair, and
say it's slipping cogs; it still
rolls on around the sun. and
girls and boys who have their
fun aren't going 10 the dogs.
We all admire the fine old guy
who views the people going By,
and views them with a grin.
who Joins the laughter Of the
young, and doesn't sprain a
withered lung to prove that
mirth's sin. But if an ancient
gent is sore and sits beside his
cottage door to prove all things
are wrong, he finds he has
lonesome job. for no one cares
to hear sob when he can hear
song.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-10

conference. although Mr.. Harding
now takes all the credit for 1t. II Mr..
Borah and his strong minded coll
leagues had not insisted upon such a
meeting. Mr.. Harding would never
have given the matter a thought. But
so much public sentiment was aroused
that in self-defense the Administration
had TO issue the call. Mr.. Borah
Is now punished by not being
named as member OF the American
delegation.
In certain sense this Senator
occupies most enviable ppttion.
should any degree OF limitation of
armament be agreed unon by the
Powers. the credit must be given to
the westerner for his perspicacity In
demanding the conference. But
should failure result then Mr.. Borah
can rightly say that there would have
been more chances of succec- if Mr..
,1ardino had not saddled the disarrna-
mont idea with so many eStrancous
subjects. Borah is the architect OF
Tho disarmament plan. IL remains to
ho seen whether Mr.. Harding can
e,,o, erect the building. And 1t mus
no ren,en,bered that an architect is
greater than a mere contractor.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-10
THE HOME.

Unquestionably home Is the safest
place for most Of us most Of the time
when not earning tHe means To main.
tain Il. Possibly the most important
Of all things II such direction of
thought and effort as shall "a ke us
prefer home To any other place. be-
cause as we are constructed VIC are
prone 70 spend our time where we
get most comfort
This idea was forcefuIiy brought
out by speakers IT the luncheon Of
the furniture dealers in the bett r
home which the furniture men have
evolved for themselves II was. os
course. not indelicateiy suggested that
the best home was where the hes.
furniture was. for that was 4 gather.
/ ing Of business men desiring 10 10
| business. And unquestionabiy tha.
/ particular cult does great deal tow
ard increasing the enticements Of
/ home.
/ But even az this gathering tho sug-
1 gestion did not stop with the attrac-
ton then especially present in their
minds. Back Of al was the thought
/ that Is among the most abiding 0i
/ all thoughts the home ~ our child.
hood. with the mother love never fail
/ ing; the home of our youth. less
beautiful. possibly, than our ford
recollection paints Il. but the place
around which centered the joys oI
life's spring time; the home of our
manhood with the wife's greeting al
ways awaiting US: the home n de-
clining years where we find comfort
and repose.
Home is where the heart Is and II
/ is well that that hallowed place shall
I be en1bIisiled by whatever the archi-
/ tect, the designer and the hands
which love flowers can contribute q
its beauty, even az mankind has al.
ways decorated its holiest places
San Fransico Chronicle.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-10
BUILDING PERMITS.

Plans have been approved and ner-
ulIts issued by the Building Inspcc-
tors Office for the following rru-
jects:
sackier. owner. John Z. Reardon.
builder, alterations. $500.
Jessup street. 23f4. Thomas Har-
n.er. owner and builder. addition. ff15s
Iessup street. 2225. Ricn1rd ..
Hawklrs. addition. SIS.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-10
The EVENING SMILE.
MIGHT BE WORSE.

Miss Passay-"Kate talks so outrage
ously. She told me l was nothing but
a hopeless old maid
Miss Keerl--"whew."
Miss Passay Nov wasn't that un-
ladylike OF her."
Miss Keen-'It certainly was rude.
Stili, it's better than having her tell
lies about you" Boston Evening
Transcript
James. YOU may serve the cake
that I made for Mr.. Philips birthday
Sorry. madam. but my union forbids
my serving a non-union product
Life
Neverwed-"I hear you've signed up
ny" Justwed-"No, my wife's the
skipper. married a widow. I'm her
second mate."-Detroit News.
Isady-"Aren't you ashamed to beg
You are so ragged that 1 am ashamed
of you myself" Hobo-"Yes. it is kind
of refiectio-. on the generosity of the
neighborhood. mum. American Le-
gion Weekly
Don't you think Jack has engaging
ways. honey?" We'll. dearie. he starts
out like it, but he hasn't come across
with an engagement ring as yet
Florida Times Union.
a trifle picked, like as not,
He thought the play had little plot.
The plot, in fact. was really nil;
I He'd drifted in on vaudeville.
Louisville Courier-Journai
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-10
MEETINGS TONIGHT.

Olive Temple. L. G. E.
wenonah Lodge. S. of H.
Liberty Conclave. S. w. NJ
Mechanics Lodge. l. o. o.
Apache Tribe, Imp'd. o. r. II.
Lenape Tribe. Imp'd. o. r. NJ.
Sheet Metal Workers Association.
James A. Garfield Council, d. of A.
James Young Con. II. or S. w. NJ.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-09-10
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATIONS.

Register of wills Isaac r. Brown
has granted letters % administration
on the estate 81 william Jackson to
Clara v. Jackson.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-26

have been living In the little cottage re- cently sold, have moved to rooms in ths Moody house.
 The near blizzard prevents ad the us- ual Sunday morning worship and all travel. No one venturee out until well on in the morning. Monday. in ths Westminster Hill region. About noon of that day a bunch of boys. with Wil- liam Johnsons team of mules. first broke out the road between Gayhead school and MacLeod's stors. several venturing on the east and west roads, two Of Phillips automobiles breaking through in the afternoon to the stores. There were many drifts, but an esti- mate. of a 12-inch fall of snow was made by some.
 A small party was given at Sunny meade farm. Monday evening. by Mss Violet Young in honor of her sister, Miss Alice Young.
 About two dozen representing Lawton's mills, formed a jolly crowd Tuesday eve ming. who had a sleighride in a four horse barge from Plainield to Newton hall. Westminster Hill. where they spent several hours delightfully."- in dancing. singing. etc. having brought their sup i per for the enjoyable outing. planned by Manager King of the Lawton Inn.
 The party given by Miss Florence Jones Wednesday was attended by large crowd of young people. all apparently having the time of their nves. with the valued assistance of Westminster orchss- tra.
 On account of the severe storm results and roading. no mail was received in the western part of the town Monday or Wed. nesday.
 Washington's birthday was a schoo holiday doubly. appreciated under presenf T road conditions
 Many were unable so attend the spe cial town meeting. called for Thursday of this week 10 consider various towT questions . ncerning roads, taxes. repair
 ing town nall Ia sore need) etc. som. having no conveyance and others no knowing of 1t, though 1t was legally an. nounced.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-26
STATE GUARD COMPANY MUSTERED OUT

Company D, First infantry. Connecticut State guard, is approved and he is ap- pointed and commissioned second lieuten- ant, same company, vice Howe, promoted Feb. 2Sd, 1921. n'
 Second Lieut.. Albert Brend, Company ID, First infantry, Connecticut State guard, is transferred to the Connecticut State guard reserve corps.
 Several other promotions in the com pany just prior to the issuance of the mastering out order are as follows:
 Everett Morris, promoted to first ser geant; Corp. Joseph Tomaino. promoted to duty sergeant; Leonard J. Suntheimer promoted to corporal; Joseph Difhey, promoted to corporal.
 The only state guard organization in the city now, is a small medical sdetach- ment of 12 or Is men which 1t is under stood will shortly be mustered out and discharged. -' .s' -'-
 It is understood that an effort is to be made within the near future to recruit another national guard unit in Norwich which will be in addition to the present coast artillery company.
 Captain Howe has already secured thu names of 26 former members of the state guard who have indicated desire to en. list in the new national guard company if 1t is formed. When he has secured A names the list will be sent to Majoi Payne. commanding officer of the nation al guard in this district who will talk, l the matter up with state headquarters o the national guard. The new national guard unit, if formed will in all probability be a combat trail of three officers and A men
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-26
SON DRIVING FATHERS
 AUTO IN COLLISION

Whether a son of the defendant had right to drive his fathers automobile was the question involved in the trial in the superior court here Friday of the case of the Max Gordon & Son corporation of Norwich against Daniel E. Black, former ly of New London, for $1,500, damages to the plaintiffs automobile as the result of a collision in January, 1920.
 The plaintiff claims that on Jan. 4 of last year its automobile was struck in a rear end collision by an automobile own ed by the defendant and driven by his son, Edgar Leroy Black, on the Montville road, and the machine was badly dam aged.
 Edgar Leroy Black. the defendants son, was on the stand and testified that he took the machine from the garage without his fathers permission on the day of the accident. and E.. L. Benson of New London. in whose garage the auto mobile was stored, testified to the young CT Black taking the machine. J. J. Byrnes, who was driving the Cor don machine, went on the stand for the defense and told the story of the acei- dent, stating that he was driving along the highway when the Black machine struck the rear of the machine he was driving.
 The testimony in the case was brief and at it's conclusion the case went to | the court without argument, and Judge l George B. Hinman reserved decision.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-26

Company D, First infantry. Connecticut State guard. passed out of existence Fri day night, when two officers. six ser geants. four corporals, three buglers and 56 privates were mustered out by Captain A. P. Woodward of Danielson.
 In accordance with orders the members of the company reported at the armory at 8 o'clock. After the roll call, etc, the company was dismissed and there was general rush to turn in clothing and equipment. As fast as the clothing and equipment was turned in to the supply sergeant, the men were given their dis charges.
 Lieut.. H. Q. Howe, who took over the company some months ago, when it was known as Company F, Third infantry, Connecticut State guard. received com | mission as captain in the state guard this week, and Albert Brend, who has been a sergeant in Company D., was appointed a second lieutenant this week. The same order transfers Lieutenant Brend to the Connecticut State guard reserve corps.
 The order, which is S. o. 3s, par. 5, (, | z, is as follows:
 The following officers, Connecticut State guard, reported by the examining board as having passed satisfactory examination in accordance with regula- ! tions, c. s. G.. 1918, and G. O. No. g. M. E. B., 1917, are appointed and com. missioned in the Connecticut State guard with rank and date as follows:
 Second Lieut.. Harvey Quinton Howe 'ompany D, First infantry to be cap. tain, same company, Feb. 2s, 1921 |; The nomination of Sergt. Albert Bread
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-26
WESTMINSTER

The deferred meeting of the V. c. T. U. was held last week Wednesday with Mrs. Fred Kinne who concluded the very profitable and enjoyable session with de- licious refreshments. The president, Mrs. Ray Bliven, was in the chair. A letter was read from the stae presidsnt, Mrs. Mary E. Wilson, asking each member to write on Congressman Richard F. Free man urging action against any sppropri- ation to aid the Tobacco Growers asso- citation. and that the secretary of the un- ion write for the union as whole. Also. Mrs Wilson asked that the teachers of the town write to Senator John \. Brooks of Torrington, l.. S. senate. Washington. D. C.. protesting against the repeal of the law for the instruction concerning narcotics in the public schools. The day was Willard Memorial and Miss Hadley. superintendent of red letter days. pre- sented a pleasing program in honor of that great leader in ". C. T. U. work and thought.
 Mrs. Charles Barstow and Mrs. William Robinson were among the guests honor ing Mrs. Abbie Buss on her 18th birth day recently celebrated.
 Mrs Parmelia Lachapelle was sur prised by a party of friends on her birth l day. Valentine evening the affair being planned by Miss Jones, and passing of | most successfully. -az
 Mir. and Mrs Frank s. Linnen reached the 18th anniversary of their married life | Feh. 14th.
 Westminster guild held a very enjoya- l ble valentine party last week Friday eevning with special orchestra music and stunts. Shortly before the close of tho evening refreshments were served.
 MT. and Mrs. Clarence Joselyn. vhs
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-26
THREE-ACT PLAY BY
 NORWICH AMATEUR CAST

The Elopement of Ellen a three-act play, was very successfully presented Friday evening before large audience in Bushnell chapel at the Central Baptist church. The play was given under the auspices of the World Wide guild, the Girl Scouts and the Boys club.
 The cast of characters was as follows
 Richard Ford, a devoted young hus- band. Lewis Covey.
 Molly. his wife. Marion Royce %
 Robert Shepard, Molly's brother, Ken- meth Arnold.
 Max Ten Eych, chum of Roberts Arnold Smith.
 Dorothy Marck, engaged to Max, a guest of Mrs. Ford's Maida Wright June HaverhiI1 Wellesley, 'o6, who is doing some special investigation for eco. monies during the summer, Sybil Palmer l John Hume, rector of St. Agnes, Will 1 liam Storms. -l.. Synopsis:
 Act I-Morning room at Mrs. Ford, home at a. m.
 Act II-Corner of Mrs. Fords gardel at a. m. the next day. Act III-Same corner in the eyeninl of same day.
 Place-Pleasant Hill. suburb of Nev York city. Time-The summer of 1905
 Between the acts there was a sale O homemade candy with Misses Harrie Williams Ruth Eiaton and Elizabet Smith in charge.
 Howard Arnold, chairman of the dra matic committee, was in general charg of the play. Miss Helen Kilborn an Mrs Ward deserve credit for the succes of the play. as they had charge of tn training of the young people in the cas and the numerous rehearsals L. Jorda and Harrison C. Moves were in charge C the scenery, which was very pretty an appropriate.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-26

very pleasing voice and received much ap- plause. Mayor Lerou was called upon to speak. He spoke of the need of fire ap- paratus.
 Selections were rendered by a local trio in pleasing manner and received much applause. |. -...:-ts-. 7'
 Senator Brown was then called upon. The senator expressed his pleasure at being a guest at the banquet He re- gretted to learn that Councilman Edward Crooks was absent on account of seri- ous illness. At his suggestion all pres ent stood for 90 seconds in respect to Councilman Crooks.
 The -Nonpareil quartet of the N. c. NJ. and D. Associatic rendered solos that brought the house down.
 Alderman C. V. Pendleton, chairman of the fire commissioners spoke briefly on how lack of fire apparatus is crippling the city.
 Chief Howard l.. Stanton was the next speaker, and he spoke on conditions of the fire department Fred Powers gave several selections.
 William Flemming, the well known poet of Greeneville was called upon and recited few of his poems.
 Arthur F. Libby gave very interest AllS oil tue l1lle Dl w dSn1nRtOn. Seated at the banquet table with Fore man Frank Burke. toastmaster, were Mayor Herbert Nj. Lerou. ex-Mayor T. C. i Murphy, Senator Allyn L. Brown, Alder. man c. V. Pendleton, Councilman Eu- gene Smith, Chief Howard L. Stanton | Arthur F. Libby. Tax Collector Harold T Robinson. First Selectman c. K. Bailey Charles o. Murphy, John T. Sullivan Frank J. Murtha. William Flemming James Whitney. Officers of Engine Go No present were James Quinn. Fran. cis Morrison, John Grady and Neil Bres nahan.
 The officers of the Hook and Ladder company follows:
 Foreman, Frank Burke; first assist ant Harry Redhead; second assistant Charles Erwin; secretary and treasurer Howard E. Rydholm.
 The committee of arrangements com prised." Howard F. Rydholm. Harrison 1 Wilson Harry Redhead, Charles Erwin Archibald Buchanan.
 The reception committee: Joseph Hen derson. Charles Twist. John McKinley Howard Spalding, John Telford.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-26
hanaed tor Not Drinking.

An old English story tells of the saddler of Bawtry who was hanged for leaving his ale" It arises from the story that on the way to the gib- bet where Bawtry indicators expi- ated their crimes 1t was the custom to halt the procession at one spot, and give the criminal q farewell drink of beer. A saddler, marked for death. contemptuously refused the proffered draught and was promptly hanged. By just as many minutes later as he had declined to daily a breathless horseman arrived with a repriev0i
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-26
INCIDENTS IN SOCIETY

Mrs. Frederick S. Camp entertained al cards Monday.
 Daniel L. Brown of Boston has been spending a few days at his home on Warren street.
 The Fortnightly Bridge club met or Friday evening with Miss Ruth N Kin ney of Huntington place.
 Rev and Mrs Richard R. Graham re. turned to Norwich Friday afternoon, aft CT six months absence in Europe
 Governor Everett J. Lake was enter tained while in Norwich this week bJ Senator and Mrs. Allyn L. Brown. Miss Aida Watrous, Miss Nellie LOT ing, Miss H. R. Trumbull of the Norwich Art school. have returned from a tril to Boston.
 Miss Mabel S. Webb Is to sal on tn, & S. Providence, Fabre Line. from Nev York probably today (Saturday) 70 Madrid, Spain. where she will spend sev eral months as a teacher of weavin: ! and textile work at the Girls college.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-26
CLIENT CLAIMS LAWYERS
 SI 800 FEES EXoRRIrAEr

Harry Zavoritis of Groton, who is be- Ing sued by Attorney Morris Lubchapsky of New London for $500 damages for professional services in defending him on the charge of manslaughter for the death of Mrs. Ellen OConnor in an an tomobile accident in Groton irt July. 1919. went on the stand in the trial of the case Friday morning in the superior court at New London and declared that the charge is exorbitant. The trial of the case was started Thursday morning and was resumed Friday afternoon fol- lowing the short calendar session.
 The defendant stated that he did not retain Attorney Lubchansky as his coun- sel until a Jew days before the case against hin. was scheduled to come up at the criminal court in September, 1913 refuting the claim that he was engag- ed on the day of Mrs OConnor's death
 William Eeedham of Bridgeport form. erly of Groton, testified to having ac. companied IIr.' Zavoritis to Attorney Lub chansky's office on several occasions, bu nothing was said at those times about fees.
 State Attorney Fl. A. Hull and At. torney Daniel NJ. Cronin and Clayton H Smith testified in behalf of the plaintiff | that the charge of s1.5o0 was reasonabl, | and not exorbitant State Attorney Hull | testified that in prosecuting Zavoritis ol the charge of manslaughter he insisted | on a jail sentence. but the accused es | caped with a fine of $500.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-26
PERSONALS

Paul Ward of Lebanon spent Friday with friends in this city. .- i
 Leo W. zelz of Stafford Springs visited in Norwich few days this week. F MT. and Mrs. Howard Clark of Norwich visited relatives in Central Village during the past week.
 Miss Marion Fisher and Miss Alice Rnage of UncasviIle,. spent Thursday with Miss Gertrude Hodgdon of Groton.
 It is noted at Sterling that Mrs. Bertha Bishop entertained her sister, Mrs. Frank D. Davis of Norwich part of last week. Supt F. L. Hutchins of Norwich was the guest of his mother, Mrs. Agnes A. Hutchins, of Greene R. l., early in the week.
 Mrs Lucy Gray MacDougal has re- turned to Norwich after a brief visit spent with MT. and Mrs. Fred T. Lane in Stafford Springs.
Norwich bulletin., 1921-02-26
WEDDINGS.
  Mayberry-Gough.


 At the Uncasville parsonage Wednes- day afternoon Rev. C. C. Tibbitts united in marriage Miss Gladys Cough, daugh- ter of Mir and Mrs Thomas Cough of Montville, and Kirby Mayberr, formerly of Centerville, Tenn. Miss Cough received a handsome cut glass piece from her as- sociate employees in the mill of the Pal mer Bros. Co., The wedding was the re- suit of war romance, MT. Mayberry serving in the marine corps. being sta- toned at one time at New London. A supper was served in the evening at the home of the bride, only the immediate family attending. Mir. and Mrs. May berry will make their home with the brides parents.
 Miner-Maine.
 A large number of relatives, neighbors and friends met at the home of MT. and Mrs. William o. Maine of North Ston- ington Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 2S, for the marriage of their oldest daughter, Beatrice May, to George Franklin Miner. Rev. F. s. Robbins, supply pastor of tthe Second North Stonington (Miner) Baptist church, of which they both are ! members, officiated The bridal couple was attended by Palmer Miner, a brother ] of the groom, as best man. and Mrs. Maine, a sister of the groom, as matron \ of honor The bride was given away by Iher father, William O. Maine. The bride land her attendant carried beautiful bou- ouets of roses. The parlor was at- tractively trimmed witt. laurel, hemlock and flowers, the ceremony being perform ed before large bank of. the same. After the ceremony wedding lunch was | served.
 | The young couple are very popular and ! were the recipients of many useful and
 substantial gifts, such as gold pieces banknotes, checks, etc. They start out ir life with very bright prospects and best wishes of all who know them. The groom
 expects to follow his occupation as 2 farmer having purchased a farm wes of North Stonington village
 F Relatives and friends from Riverpoint Westerly and North Stonington villag,
 were among the guests at the wedding. FieldinE-Enlotr.
 Everett M Fielding Of No IS Arnol
 street and Miss Ruth L Elliott of Nc
 54 Fairnount stre et, were united in mar sl riage Friday eveo;ng at o'clock b.
 Rev. Ernest A. LeSg, pastor of Trtnit Il Methodist Episcopal church.. The wed
 ding ceremony was performed ivy Re'
 MT Legg at his home an Williams stree,
 Mir Fielding is son of Lemuel Ai l. and Alice B. Case Fielding and was bo1 : l: in tffs city He employed a; the Cl il ed States Finishing Co. This is his sec end marriage. rhe bride has always rt sided in this city and mas recently bee employed at the. Un:;ei States F,n:sh.h , O.