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Norwich bulletin., 1922-03-01
FONTS OUT GREAT THINGS
 IN THE CHRISTIAN LIFE

Under Y. M. c. A. auspices very in- terestinF noon meeting was held Tues day at the Richmond Radiator Co. The address was delivered by the favOrite shop meeting, Rev. Robert L. Roberts of the Trinity Methodist church, who spoke on Some Great Things of the Christian Life. He said in part:
 There are some things that go to make up the Christian life; first of all there is sacrifice nothing great was eyer achieved without sacrifice, no mat ter what realm you consider. Francis Willard determined to accomplish a certain thing, and she spent herself in sacrifice and the world is better be- cause she sacrificed. Clara Barton the mother of the Red Cross, was willing to sacrifice that that great organization might be reality, and no one can tell the blessings that have come to the world through her sacrifice. The two names that are uppermost in our minds this month are Washington and Lin coin; the first through great service is called the Father of his Country and the other the Savior of his Country and both of these were great because they served with sacrifice. To live the Christian life is a mans job and it en- tails eacrifce the great Christ, the lOunder Of Christianity was Tn ms own life, the personifcation of sacrifice.
 Then there is the great thing we call | service; one cannot be a Christian un- less he has the spirit of service, and there is so much need of real heroic service in these days. Cooperation | with God Is another element in the | Christian life; 10 think of it, we can be | co-workers with Almighty God in tho work of His kingdom what an honoI | to be called into service with Him. An | other great thing about the Christian | life is, conflict; men naturally like tC | fight; not necessarily with their fists | but with their whole beings; the great
 est battle one can fight is the battl, | against the sin in his own life; it is
 constant fight it is not easy, but Goo will help us in the battle Then there k
 conquest you may not be so much in. | terested in sacrifice, or service, or CO | operation with God, though I believ'
 you are, but when 1t comes to the con | quest We are all glad to share in 1t | We'll we may share in it if we ente
 into genuine cooperation with God
 Jesus Christ spent his life in sacrifice
 and died a sacrifcial death. He livet l life full of service for mankind; h. i lived and served in perfect cooperation
 with his Father. He entered into con fict against all kinds of evil. and H
 won the victory, and we may, If we vii
 share in the glorious conquest.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-03-01

The lr--'s club of St Andrews church held a very we-l attended meeting in the church r1-iors on Monday evening. There were shTut 5o present and after chorus singing there were several vo- cal selections ay George Hollingsworth and others. Scout Executive F. A. Ben ton gave a very interesting talk on Scout Work and tho benefits to be de- rived f-t~ the work by the youth. Rev F ca Williams gave a very interesting recollection of life on a cattle boat of abort S7 years ago. Refreshments were served during -he evening.
 There was a well attended meeting of tre Gi-'s' Friendly society held on Tlealav evening at St Andrews church. A large rruhe- of the members of the Tantir society were present with many friends of ttc girls. A pleasing pageant showing t-s work of the society was given after which there was an interest Ing address by Mrs. Chester Dimrnocx 5f New London who spoke on the work ,n that city. Refreshments were served at the close of the meeting.
 Asr Wednesday services al St. An dre-Ss churcr include Ltany and Pen tsrtiaI of.,es at 9.30 iu the morning and m evening service at 7.l5 in the even Ing
 The Rinso club ot % couples. which Eas been having dancing lessons through ths -TEnte- he'd an e-ilovabls social Monday evening in Union hall. The rnu- sic was hy Geer's orchestra The cl1I7 is Co hold two more socials in closing It's Season.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-03-01
HUMOR OF THE DAY

Teacher-"willie. who is Henry Ford ?''
 Willie-'T That's easy. Hes the E-iI that makes toys for big folks.
 From a Bombay paper-'I have thl6 day sold my purple-coiorei row and its calf for rupees one hundred and ten only. I hereby state that have washed my hands with the COW and its calf - Boston Transcript.
 DO you play the piano7'
 Never" replied Miss Cayenne.
 ''Too bad you didn't study muhc.T
 T did. My taste became sufficient- ly cultivated 10 make me disapprore of myself as pianist. -Washin nztoa Star.
 Algy-'T say, Tommy. how sbota giving me your sister for a birthday present?"
 Tommy-"Can't do it. When caught Mir. Bold kissing her last night shs made me promise I wouldn't give her away. "-Exchange.
 Pa-"So our daughter stands st ths head of her class in French" Ma Yes. She and another girl were ezsct- " even in written examinations. bus Helen shrugged her shoulders mora correctly. Buffalo Commercial
 Have you been held up yet-"
 No. and I'm getting worried about 1t. Somebody must have been spread ing the report that I'm broke. -NeT York Sun.
 I'm afraid my husband is borough = ly imbued with the gambling spirit. ? said a woman to her neiEhbor.
 why so?'' T said 10 him yesterday: "Dif yorI go and see Dr. Thompson T No. hs answered. Thompson sign read n to 2, while Dr. Smiths office adjoin- ] ing said 10 to ]. SO I chose the doo that gave the best odds .'-Bosto1 Transcript.
 "Well. doctor" a physician asked | young colleague just starting in. nov Is your practice?'
 Tn the mornings practically no ons comes was the reply. "and in the af- ! ternoon the rush falls off bit"-Buf- falo Commercial.
 Guest-Do you make a reduction d people in the same line of business
 Manager-Yes. Are you a restaurs- teur?
 Guest-No. I'm a thier by profes. sion.-La Baionnette.
 T think I'll just quietly hang som. rules and regulations in the kitchen What do youssay.
 T don't think they'll do any harm The cook can't read"
 Would you marry a man to re- form him?''
 What does he do? He drinks" Marry him. girlie. and find or where he gets 1t. We need him bad ly in our set. ."-Llouisviile Cou-ier. | Journal. GO slow on the hooch. son. sal. the baseball captain. Tt may be al right for an outfielder 10 be wild, bu not for a pitcher. Louisville Journal
Norwich bulletin., 1922-03-01
VALUABLE FUR COATS
 WERE STOLEN AT DANCE

raccoon coat and a squirrel coat, one valued at s35o and the other at s4oo, were stolen Monday night from the ladies' dressing room at the arm ory in New London during the dance given by the alumnae association of the Lawrence and Memorial Nurses Train ing school. The theft was not discov- cred until the dance was over and the owners of the coats came to go home. The raccoon coat belonged to Miss Ruth McGarry, secretary to President Ben iamin T. Marshall of Connecticut col lege, and the squirrel coat to Mrs John Leary of New London.
 The Norwich police were notified as it was thought that two women sus- pected to the theft might have taken the trolley car for this city It is the police theory that two women worked together in stealing the coats, one throwing them out of the coat room for the other to pick up from the ground. Two striking blondes who at tended the dance but whom nobod, seemed to know are suspected of tn, theft. They were not seen after the intermission
Norwich bulletin., 1922-03-01
AUGUST RACING DATES
 AT NORWICH FAIRGROUNDS

The Norwich Racing board was organ ized Monday morning at a meeting of ten local men who are interested in the Short Ship racing circuit of Southern New Eng land. Norwich is now a part of the Short Ship circuit.
 The meeting was held at the office o1 Gilbert s. Raymond at No. 20 Shetucket street.
 The officers elected are as follows:
 President Elmer R. Pierson; vice pres ident c. V. Pendleton, Jr. s5eed secre- tary, Albert J. Bailey secretary and treasurer, Gilbert s. Raymond; race com mittee, President Pierson Speed Secre- tary \. J. Bailey and Joseph G. Bedard.
 The races will be held at the fairgrounds August 10th, 11th and 12th. It is plan ned to have stake races with $1.00. purses in each race The entries vii close April 17th. There will also bt several open classes and one county race New stables will have to be erected a the fairgrounds to accommodate the larg, number of horses which the circuit vii bring to Norwich
Norwich bulletin., 1922-03-01
B1CYcLIsrs ARE WARNED

ON MULES OE u1O1A " A4
 Approximately. 6O.O0O Bicycles were operated in Connecticut during the past year, according to an estimate contained in statement forwarded to the state motor vehicle department by the Bicycle Manufacturers Association. James Gonodman, secretary of the association, has been in the state Investigating ac- cidents to bicyclists in accordance with a resolution adopted at a recent meet ing of the association in Dayton, O., following the publication of statistics of Connecticut bicycle accidents as a part of the Safety First" campaign last Sep tember.
 As a result of that campaign and the attention 1t directed to the bicycle as a factor in traffic hazards, the Bicycle Manufacturers Association has decided to recommend to all dealers that, when a sale of bicycle is made, they in struct the purchaser az to the laws of the highways, and to recommend to manufacturers the insertion in their 1 catalogues and other appropriate print ed matter the following warning:
 1. The bicycle Is a vehicle and there for is entitled to the same rights and privileges on the highways as a horse- drawn vehicle or an automobile. 2. Observe the laws governing the use of the highways.
 3. Never ride on the wrong side of l the road.
 A. Do not hitch to a vehicle. 5. Equip your bicycle with a bell or horn.
 1 6. Use lamps at night. | Investigation by the state covering all causes of accidents shows that there were less accidents to bicyclists last year than to any other group of vehicle l drivers using the highways of Connec- ticut, based on a ratio of accidents per l thousand vehicles. However, such fata accidents to bicyclists as did occur, were 1 found to be due, in most cases, to negli
 gence by the blcyclists. Riding into
 the path of motor vehicles, riding or , the wrog side of the road and hitchine
 to motor vehicles were the most common causes.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-03-01

tive of the Seagrave company who was sent to this city as soon as the company received word of the arrival of the ap- paratus.
 The bumpers will probably undergo the required test about the first of next week after which they will be put into com mission by the fire department
 The Lafrance motor aerial truck arriv- ed in Norwich Tuesday and will be un- loaded today Wednesday, and placed in the Central station. The old horse drawn truck will be taken out of the sta tfon in order to allow room for the new truck.
 The three horses answered the S.S0 test blow for the last time Tuesday night Unless there is a bell alarm before the new motor driven truck is backed int the station the horses have answered their last bell alarm. Their long term of ser vice with the department is ended
Norwich bulletin., 1922-03-01

Because the Shore Line Trolley Go. has ceased to operate cars over the line between Norwich and Westerly, which runs through North Stonington, the three heirs of the late Thomas B. Hewitt Of that town have brought petition in the superior court to have the Shore Line Trolley road receiver surrender posses sion to them of certain land and rights of way in North Stonington as well as the trolley road equipment that Is on 1t.
 Mary Man Hewitt of North Stoning- ton, Thomas D. Hewitt of New York, and Brewer Hewitt of New Haven are the three heirs bringing the suit with J. J. Desmond as their attorney. Their claim is that Thomas B. Hewitt, then of New York gave deed In January, 1906, to the Shore Line Electric Railway Co.,, of rights of way over two tracts of land in North Stonington on condition that the trolley company and It's success OTIS should continually from July 1, 1907, operate an electric railway over these tracts and run sufficient cars to accom- modste the public. It was provided that the land and rights should at once re- vsre to Hewitt in case any of the condi- tions should at any time be violated or not fully performed.
 Now 1t is claimed that no electric ran- way has been continually operated over the right of way for some months past
Norwich bulletin., 1922-03-01

be in a position to favorably compete with other cities for greater industrial growth.
 Transportatlon-Anoth new boat line to New York city is established in Norwich. We wish it success and hope it will be prosperous. Every city has something to sell to the world. Every city, according to reports has beautiful streets churches. parks; strong banks |; diversified industry, etc, etc. In addi- tion to these things most cities have some one thing that other cities do not possess. So with Norwich. What is 1t? Transportation! Two steam railroads i; two boat lines; all competing; and the center of large trading area-this Is situation that Norwich should make the most of. Worcester, fifty miles to the north, with its contiguous towns should be a market to which Norwich can offer its boat line services. Midway between Boston and New York city and other communities like Hartford and Spring field, the development of our transpor-
 tation facilities should be encouraged and-the world should know 1t. We are fortunate in this respect. We should support and develop this phase of our community life. Let's all work to build our transportation advantages.
 6eIWeen OurscYeB-A CndmDer or commerce is a voluntary organization. It's members are interested in striving to make Norwich attractive for busi- ness, for living, and for pleasure. A city reflects the character of it's citizens. Lack of civic interest, apathy towards essential public matters, and no desire to take any active interest in our local government means but one thing-stint- ed growth and a slumbering community Why have cities grown? Through the alertness, the interest, the willingness, and the fun of busy men willing and anxious to build a progressive commu- nity. Our citizens are beginning to do this. Norwich is home. She Is a goodly city. She needs the power that already
 exists in her citizens. All of us must | build; We live here; We make our live | hhood here; we ought to know that the 1 character of Norwich is in the future
 not in the past Let's put our shouI- l ders to the wheel and make her great.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-03-01
NORWICH TOWN

Mss Elizabeth lIcNalIy of West Town street and stephen Joseph Meade -f -r Boswell Avenue were married Tuesday morning at Q o'clock al Sacred Heart church Rev Charles ". Bren- nan -he pastor. performed the cere- rrrv lr. celebrated the nuDtial high rzss. The choir sang and at the of- --torv Miss Mary Buckley sang Ave Maria. Ale bride had for her maid 7f honor her siz-e'. Miss Helen Nc NaIy. The best man was John Kei- y
 The brides gown was of white can Ion crepe. She wore a white picture hat and carried a shoT-er bouquet Of bride roses. The maid of honor was ir orchid canton crepe. She wore a large black lace hat and carried pink roses.
 Tho trid-. chorus from Lohengrin was used as the process!onaL by Miss Elza beth A. 1-5lors the church or Fa-ist. as recessional she played aTerde,ssoh-E Wedding March. The church was f.ied with relatives and friends including a number from out % town.
 Following the ceremony a breakfast was serted ac -he home of the brides parents Henry and Mary Callhan Me NaIlE. co members or me two famlneS and a few intimate friends. The bride received many beautiful gifts.
 Nr. and Airs. Meade left for a trir Go Boston and vicinity. The bride' going away gown was dark blue, with hat CO match Upon their return MT and Mrs. Meade are to reside for tho present on West Town street.
 At the Sacred Heart church, today CAeh Wedrcsdayl the holy ashes vii 5e blessed and distributed at the 7:3l o'clock mass in the morning. In the eve -.rr at 7:3o. the usual Lenten devo lions consisting of litany, rosary. anl bencdictIon will take place. to be fol lowed hv The distribution of ashes. A this church Friday morning mass vii be celebrated at : o'clock. Lenten devo lions consisting Of stations of the eros trd benedicton of the Most Blessed
Norwich bulletin., 1922-03-01
KALEIDOSCOPE

A large meat store in San FrGncis- co is se.Ing "o.nen $ silk hosiery zS side line.
 Some of the letters that never. came turn up in mailbags sent 10 ths repair shops.
 The hat worn by women in 4.oop R- C., Is stated to be very similar to mod. els worn today. | Jumpers made of woven wool anA laced up the front were worn by vol men many centuries ago. l In the French war zone. Arras now has a population of 51.509. Bethana of 10000 and Lens of 5000. 4
 The earliest designs used for chlnSt at Worcester, England. are beifved tol have been copied from the Chiness. Calculations of the rate al which,; radium decays into lead lead 10 the estimate that the oldest rocks of which, we know anything are more than i--l | 500, 100000 years old. 4 l In the early ni7eties a part Of Idaho. was terrorized by a band of six stare-l robbers, who. when rounded up al ssi- mon City, on April 1, 1892. were found to be all women. dressed in men .. clothes.
 A Rockland (Me.) woman cherishes the first quarter-dollar she ever aa-.l althought 1t was given to her fifty-sir years ago. The. same woman also has. a piece of gold which she has kept the same length of time.
 Women employed in a railroad shoo work decreased 50.a per cent. from 1919 to 1920, according to statistics Of the interstate commerce commission. Women employed in clerical work in- creased lS.5 per cent. in the same pe- riod. Nearly 1o0.oOO women are at pres
 The churches on Manhattan island ent employed by the Class 1 raiiroads- In the very early days were not heat ed says Gas Logis. It is related that the "haf-frozen dominies preached with heavy knit or fur caps pulled down over their ears. and wearing nit tens. Both men and women carried muffs and wore them in church. and the head of the family. when he lei, felt so inclined. smoked his pipe.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-03-01
TAFTVILLE

The lie of Alice Mccoy Martin came to a peaceful end Tuesday evening She was born i1 County Armagh Ireland, and cz-re co this country when a young wo- man She was united in marriage to Peter Martin in Baltic 5c years ago by Rev q Joseph Van Laar Her husband dlsf about thirteen years aEo Mrs. Martin ms lived in Tsrtviue most ag Of her ma
 ad llte She is survived by three srrt-e-e. 1--s Joseph Stone of Califor- 1ia Mrs John Nevins of Norwich and Mary Martin os Tafville.
 Mrs Mary Manning was given a pleas ir. rI-rr goo Tuesday evening at her homo 1r Slater avenue. hy a number of her -s-1tiv0a and friends in honor Of her birthday anniversary.
 Prank Br~0i- has resigned his position with the T 2. Martin c7rl any.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-03-01
Luther will Appeal Postponed.

Trial of the case of Harriet S. Deve- reaux against David F. Armstrong ex- ecutor, an appeal from probate in admit ting to probate. the will of the late Au- gusta L Luther of New London, which was to have been resumed before Judge Christopher L. Avery and jury in the superior court in New London Tuesday morning, had been postponed because of the illness of Major Hadlaf A Full, who is attorney for the appellants. While Major HuM's illness Is not Uf a serious nature, he is confined to his home and l prevents him from trying the case. 'Tria of the case was started last Thursda! afternoon.
 Because of the postponement of th Devereaux case there was no session O l the court Tuesday. It is expected tha
 court will come in Wednesday for tn trial of some other case
Norwich bulletin., 1922-03-01
WHIST PROCEEDS OF SEQ
 FOR INFANTS, APPAREL

Ten tables were played at the whist held Tuesday afternoon under the aus pices of the Needy Baby Circle at the home of Miss Amy Burlingame, No 39 Maple street. The prize winners were Mrs. John J. ORourke, first; Miss Min nie Greenberger, second; Miss Mayo, third and Mrs. Harry NJ Land, fourth The consolati6ns went to Mrs. T. E. Tefft and Mrs. NJ A Mayo.
 The prizes were donated by Mrs F. Leon Hutchins Mrs. NJ. E. McGuire and Mrs. H E. Higgins The proceeds of tae whist S20 will be used for the purpose of pro viding infants alu2arei for the maternity ward at the Backus hospital.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-03-01
G. WYMAN CARROLL AND
 PARTNER LOSE FoURsoME

George Wyman Carroll of Norwich, who is wintering in Florida, paired with Miss Glenna COllett, the 17-year-old Providence golfer, were defeated Mon day in a mixed foursome played on the links at Bellair Heights, Fla Their op ponents, MT and Mrs. Ellsworth H. Angus tus, of Cleveland, O., won a card of S5, with a Is handicap they made low net of 70. This was eight strokes better than the net of Miss Conett and MT Carroll who had low gross of S2 and net of 7S.
 Mir Carroll has played in the annual mems tournaments at Eastern Point for the past three or four summers. Miss Col lett played on the Shenecossett links las summer and the season before won the annual womens invitation gold tourna ment.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-03-01
POETRY
SAILING SONG.

Oh, I'll sail and I'll sing What harm can life bring If I've shifted my sail to meet hf When the wind is high My boat and l
 Could rush to the moon to greet h a tang in the air and thros a
 my throat Like a cello string softly muted. There's a languorous note in the voice ot
 the boat And the waves are silver-hutsd. There's sob in my heart that Is tearing
 apart The thoughts that I should he thinking In the mad moonlight an aching delight Into my soul Is sinking. The dreams that are dead drop over ny
 head Like poisonous petals failing 1 laugh to the air-somehoW I can't card When a sailing wind is calling. Oh, I'll sail and I'll sing To my boats slow swing While the waves with moon-dust giistsnS There's a thin sweet cry.
 For the wind is high
 And my soul is hushed 10 listen I-Margie-Lee Runbeek, in AusricsM
 Poetry MagazinA
Norwich bulletin., 1922-03-01
NORWICH FIRE DEPARTMENT
 RECEIVES TWO NEW PUMPEI

The two new Seagrave bumpers pur- chased some time ago by the fire depart ment were unloaded from the Erelght cars Tuesday and are now al the Central Fire station awaiting the rests through which they will be put before they are ac- cepted by the department.
 The unloading of the bumpers was sup ervised by Charles Packer, a I'll. resenta-
Norwich bulletin., 1922-03-01
WINTER WOODS.

Zigzag branches darkIy traced
 On 2 chilly and ashen sky. Puffs of nowdery snow dizp.scA
 When the winds go by. Sudden voices in the -afr-
 They are crooniu- tale of xoA And my heart is wooed to -hara
 The sadness of the snow. Stiffness in the naked wh0dz
 Save the click of tw'~ fiat breaks In these dim whi-e soi'fuI-r
 Nothing living v1kez- Nothing but a wandering bird
 Which has never song fp s11E- at To my heart whispered word
 And dream of spring. George Cooper. in IrdianaroUs Esrz
Norwich bulletin., 1922-03-01
NInet.en Given First Pansr.

Nineteen applicants were given first pagers by George E. Parhossn, clerk of the superior court, at his office in the county court house in New London Mon day. Nine nationalities were represented. In addition John C. Ellis, local director of Americanization wrote Il applications l for second papers.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-03-01
Sacrament will take place at 1880 that

Sacrament will take place at 1880 that evening.
 Many from the First Congregation a church are planning to attend the union prayer service for women, to he held Friday afternoon at o'clock, at the Central Baptist church. This is a response for prayer for home and foreign missions, to be observed all over the nation by women of all pro- testant denominations.
 The First Congregational Home Mis- sionary society, plans to meet for work Friday afternoon in the chapel.
 Pussy Willows were gathered Sunday last on the Reservoir Road
 There is an unusual number of cases of grippe about town.