Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1921-02-07

| the American Committee for Relief In
Ireland was further perfected az
meeting held Friday evening in the K OF
| c. hall The purpose for which the or
| gaaization has been formed and diff
| ferent methods for raising funds were
discussed and decided upon.
1t was specifically stated that the new
organization has no utilization with any
Of the several Irish societies now in ex-
istence. 1t harbors no sentiments in Ia
vor of Irish independence and has no
| desire or aim to aid Sim Fem military |
operations Its object Is to solicit funds |
to aid a stricken people, and alleviate
the sufferings Of starving women and
children.
Rev. FIR. J. j. Fitzgerald. pastor Of
st. Afichaels church. VINO has had the
opportunity to speak with several men
who have recently come to this country
| from Ireland, told Of the suffering be-
ing experienced by the innocent Ct that
country. He said he believed the cause
to be worthy one, and promised his full
est cooperation and support.
FIR. Laurence ]. Kelledy. pastor OF the
Church of the Immaculate Conception,
gave the English version Of the affair
FIR. Kelledy has recently returned from
, visit to his home in England. and while
| there he had opportunity to speak with
. several authorities on the situation. He
emphasized the suppression OF news by
, the English press. He stated that Eng
lishnnen do not know as much about the
, happenings in Ireland as we do over here,
. for the coalition government censors all
, newspapers He further went on to say
: | that very few real true Erglishmen are
found in the ranks of the Black and Tans.
, | Most of these soldiers are ex-convicts,
sent to Ireland by the government to get
! the mout Of the way. He had the op-
portunity to attend a banquet in north
| ern England In honor of Archbishop
!. Mannix Of Australia. and while there had
occasion to talk with several bishops and
, priests from ireland. They told him in
;. the immediate need for succor. Fr KEEL
r ledy said that the organization could
It rely on him to do everything in his
n power to aid such a worthy cause.
o 1t was decided to hold a public mass
meeting soon and a committee was elect
v ed to secure a speaker who can ably pre-
j. sent the matter to all nationalties The
d committee comprises Edward ]. Butler,
}, chairman, Maurice W. Flynn, James F.
r. Spellman, George F. McKenna and MI
a chaei +. o. Connell.
= Several plans were discussed as to the
i best methods for raising funds, and II
"a was finally decided that it would be bet,
h ter to use the team method, as has beer
- done IN similar drives. Teams will bt
CHOSEN ana II Is expected IDdI the CHI
- wasting of the town will begin in abou
two weeks.
Although subscriptions, have not ye
= been solicited, contributions of $50 wer'
a pledged to the cause by both FIR. Fitz
~ gerald and FIR. Kelledy.
a. Gennnro Mariro and Misc Lucy NIura
no, both of Westerly. were married Sun
day morning at the Church of the Immac
ulate Conception by Rev. FIR. Henry Bru
no. The bride was attended by Mrs
Mary Peril, and Frederick Gabrielle wa
y, best man. Due to a recent death in tn
~ family, the wedding was a quiet one
're Mr.. and Mrs. Marine will reside at 1
IN Pond street.
a. The state conference Of the .Rhed
.os Island chapter of the D. A.. r will b
held in Providence, March 9. The dele
,r+ gates from Phoebe Greene Ward chapte
Ter will be Mrs. Charles W. Clarke, >Air.
No Frank 1. Payne, Mrs. Edward A. Hal
m. Mrs. c. Grant Savage and Mrs. A. I
= Chester. The alternates will be Mr.
,as William Segar, Mrs. H T. KENYON, Mis-
M Fannie D. Holiness. Mrs. Allen Thompson
Miss Arietta Reynolds and Mrs. Albert
m Kenneth.
is The town OF Westerly viii have til
opportunity to show reason why the Paw
to catuck river should be deepened to
feet, when the hearing upon the improve
Yas ments is hel1February is.
The United States engineers, Office 6
eth Providence has announced a public heal
led ing to be held in the council chamber
ID the town hall and court house, at 2 o
zee. clock, Wednesday, February 1e, on IL
in proposed further Improvement Of Il
nth Pawcatuck river In connection with II
preliminary examination of the river al
vas thorities by the river and harbor act
June 5, 1890.
viii Interested parties are expected to
md present or be represented at the hearin
I'm TIE subjects to be discussed and
which the ofice desires full informatit
nd are:
we'd 1. What additional improvement is d
rhe siredf
ETY. 2. What increase in water-borne cor
the merce Is expected on account Of Il
ore additional Improvement?
g. With the present, or the ipcreas
eek commerce what effect will the additio
al improvement have on water fre!g
rates?
T. What measure Of cooperation W
the local interests be able to furnishi
ese While for accuracy of record all II
the portant facts and arguments should
by heard" the announcement states.
q. The cycle club Friday evening GA
5 a pleasant affair when the clubs comm
en- tee headed by b. J. Christy, arranged
rye dance In the ballroom Of the Rhode
was land hotel, followed by an entertainme
an and social in the club rooms
red Mr.. Standish Of Brown University Gl
club. entertained.
and The music for dancing at the Rho
ION, Island and during the entertainment
FRI the club rooms was furnished by t
alth Cycle club orchestra, under the Lead
res ship of Daniel F. Crandall and sol
ter, given by Reginald Horn on the corn
VIII Robert Kessel trombone, John Sutcli
violin, and Frisco whistle, and a spec
her piano selection by Leader Crandall.
A collation. was served by the c1ui
he'd steward, z. W. Taylor, assisted by &c
W. eral Painter.
son, Inc club ROOMS were beautifully d.
sic GRATED by B. c. Spargo. The $50 meub,
and friends present paid naiy comp
IN ments to the committee IN Charge of [
ford affair. Barclay Robertson. chairma
. he Frank Collins. Joseph Bolles, Daniel
He Crandali, Seth Mayns and Ben Spargo.
Lsconies.
!. ID In the second game In a series Of thr
on- the American Thread team defeated
All Stars, Saturday afternoon at Riv
side Park, by he score Of 40 Ia
team has now won a game and the dec
ing Scsutest will probably be played
the Saturday next
and The Nantes won the Newail ,up
lock curlinl in competition with .he Rob F
g. and Waverly teams, at Burdens DO
Saturday afternoon
Attorney John .. Dunn OF wes.e
/, Of gave an interesting address on the ST
terp Board Of Agriculture and the Nurse
q hA u, Dror