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Putnam patriot., 1924-02-01
l IMASONS TO HOLD
 THEIR FIRST BALL
Supper, Concert and Dance Planned By Quinebaug
 Lodge, A. F. & A. M.
Function First of kind-For Mem.
 bers and Guests Only

Putnam Masons are to entertaiu with a supper, concert and ball. IL is going to be their very first. And no pains are being spared to make it Ii notable occasion.
 Both Odd Fellows and Red Mems halls have been booked by Quinebaug Lodge, A. F. and A. M.. of this city, for the evening of March 2l, when the first event of it's kind ever sponsored by the local fraternal men will be con ducted for the enjoyment of the mem bers, their wives and their guests.
 Attendance will be restricted as stated, and the attendance will not ex- eeed 300, according to present plans, for this is figured as the limit of the accommodations afforded in the halls hired.
 The evenings program will be in augurated with supper, for which an imposing menu Is under consideration, and will be served in Red Mems hall. Following the repast the company will adjourn to I. 0. q. F. hall across the corridor, and here an extended con cert will be given by the orchestra that will be secured for the occasion. Ar terward dancing will be in order until n late hour.
 William F. Moss is chairman of the committee that will make history for Putnam Masons, and associated with him are Past Masters A. W. Marcy, L. P. Merriam and C. F.. Richardson, and Thomas Bell.
Putnam patriot., 1924-02-01
Never Left Washington After First Illness In 1919 Daily Automobile Rides Only Feature of Activity Since His ness-Rose From School Teacher to College Presi dent, Governor, and President.


  
 
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Putnam patriot., 1924-02-01
ENTERTAIN FOR RUSSIANS
Unique Event Arranged For Tomor-
 row By Mrs. Vonsiatsky

Here in our little corner of Connec- ticut where life for most of us k easy and pleasant, fl is hard to realize the suiferings of the hundreds of destitute refugees who crowd the cities of Flu rope.
 To help the unfortunate Russians who fled to Paris after the revolution, Prince and Princess ioussoupoH are carrying on wonderful charity. Mrg. w. K. Vanderbilt having loaned them her house in Paris, they opened sort of trade scheol where the refugees are taught useful occupations whereby they can support themselves. The Prince and Princess, who have financ- ed the undertaking themselves to great extent. are now in need of as. sistance to continue the work.
 To aid them Mrs. Vonsiatsky has aI-- ranged what she calls "An Evening of Fun to be given at Carolyn Hall. the residence of Mrs. N. E. Ream in Thompson, Saturday evening, Feb. 7, at s o'clock.
 Mir. Vonsiatsky and some of his Rus sian friends win give Cossack dances and sing folk songs. Mir Andre Roose- welt has writetn a short but thrilling nelodrama which will be produced for the first time. There will be movies not only a professional picture such as you can see any day at the theatres, but the "Passe Weekly" where you will see many Thompson people in Imaginable situations.
 After the performance there will be dancing and refreshments. The price for all these attractions is only $2.00. Everyone has been most kind in help ing Mrs. Vonsiatsky. John 0. Fox a Go. have donated lumber to build stage, and the Manhasset Co. has loaned necessary materials. The post CTS on display in Putnam and Thomp- son are the work of Mir Roosevelt, and arc worthy of the occasion.
Putnam patriot., 1924-02-01
EX-PRESIDENT WILSON DYING
LIFE OF PRESIDENT WILSON
Career Entirely Educational Until
 Entrance Into Politics

Woodrow Wilson. twenty-eighth president of the United States, was born December 2S. 1856, at Sraunton, Va. and pursued the life of a teacher and professor until his entrance into politics as candidate for Governor of the State ,f New Jersey. President Wilson graduated from Princeton, in the class of 1879. He was of Scotch Irish parentage, the son of Joseph R. Wilson and Jesse Woodrow Will son. His father was Presbyter- ian clergyman. President Wilson was twice married. first to Helen Louise Axson, who died in 1914, and in 1915 he was married to Mrs. Edith Boiling Galt of Washington. President Wilson has three chil- dren, Mrs. Sayre, Mrs. William c. McAdoo, and Miss Margaret Will son.
Putnam patriot., 1924-02-01
WELL BABY CONFERENCE
Local Committee to Be Organized al
 Meeting This Evening

There will be a meeting this eve ming at T.3O o'clock in the parlors of the Putnam Inn, for the purpose of organizing committee to cooperate
 in conducting a Well Baby Confer euce in Putnam at as early a date as possible. Representatives of numerous organizations in the city have been in- vited to attend. Miss Neven Betz, field extension worker of the division of Child Hygiene of the State Depart ment of Health, and Miss Florence M. Ward, R. N, supervisor of field work CTS for the State Department of Health, Bureau fo Child Hygiene, are in charge of the arrangements for the organization of the committee. Dr. A. Elizabeth Ingram of Hartford will be present.
Putnam patriot., 1924-02-01
APPLY ARMY TESTS
 TOP. H. :. Z PUPILS
Sixty-nine Are Examined Thirteen Found Not Men
 tally Mature
Frank Larrow Makes Best Record
 MeCauley and Shepard Lead

A group intelligence test" was giv- on to siNty-nine freshmen of Putnam High school on Jan. 23. and the results were made known yesterday. The pur- pose Of such tests Is to determine the mental aptitude or index of bright ness of students SO that teachers may know. when treating individual cases, with what type of intellect they are dealing. The tests. which are written, are much the same as given by the army during the war.
 It is not contended by the most ar dent champions of intelligence tests that the results are absolute. Often other factors, such as nervousness, temporary illness, distraction of at tention because of some impending or recently-happened event, may not per init a student to do himself justice. These tests, however, are an aid to the teacher in understanding" his stu dents.
 Thirteen Not Mentally Mature
 The result of the test shows that thirteen of the sixty-nine have not at tained the mental maturity of the normal (averagel students of their re- spective ages. On the other hand, each of the thirteen highest showed that they were better developed men tally than ninety-six per cent of stu dents of their respective ages. Since the ages of the students examined ranged from twelve years, four months. to sixteen years, ten months, the only fair comparison of results must be made on the basis of percent age of individuals of the students age that he surpasses, the term for such a percentage being "Percentile Rank"
 The highest absolute score was made by Frank Larrow, but owing to his age his Percentile Rank ties him for sixth place.
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Putnam patriot., 1924-02-01
NAH LONG
Patriot Will Answer Questions on
 Fascinating Chinese Game

''who touches a hair of yon gay head, dies like dog. mah iong" he said. is about as sensible yer sion of the old poem as some peo- pie think the new craze is. But the nah jong flea has bitten Put nam with a large round bite. The man who was talking yesterday Of listening in on Cairo today is talk ing about ten doubles" and three East Winds and pair of dragons. And SO the fads go by.
 The Patriot will not be left be- hind. We have a nah jong edi- tor. If the score is balled up or if you have a pleasant family jar over whether Mary is entitled Co a double with only one of her flow CTS or seasons just call The Patriot. Tel. 70 and he'll straighten you out.
Putnam patriot., 1924-02-01
SIR 'ARRY AND SIR HARCHlE
Putnsm's Scottish Clsnsman Dons the kilts and Goes to Worcester

Hoot Monl He's a great come dian, meaning of course Sir Harry Lauder, and the words are those of Postmaster-Chieftan of the Clan Macdonald, Archie, who left the stamping of the mail to the Grand Duke Gregoire for the afternoon and betook himself yesterday to Worcester, where he heard the knight of the music halls and the heather sing the old favorites and some new ones to a crowded house. It probably wouldn't have happen cd and the postmaster would have been on the job. but Mrs. Macdon- ald heard Sir Harry at Hartford on Wednesday. and when Sir Harry appeared in Putnam yesterday in all his kilts and tarlton, the sight was too much for Archie, and of he went. Today he's singing "A wee drop O doch and doris" and She's My Lassie." bit off key, but nobody minds. An, mon, and the Scotts are the grrrreatest race in the wurrrrrldl
Putnam patriot., 1924-02-01
Woodstock Younger Married Women
 to Have Charge of Event

Monday afternoon the young ma irons of the East Woodstock church gathered at the home of Mrs. George A. Wetherell and made plans for the church supper, which is to be held in the Community House next Thursday evening from to o'clock. The fol- lowing committee was selected tn take charge. Mrs. Windsor White. chair man; Mrs. Stewart May. Mrs. Theo- dore Cox, Mrs. Wallace Frink, Mrs. Ethal Barrett, Mrs. Ewart Healey, Mrs. Elton Witter, Mrs. Wendell Bos- worth and Mrs. Ralph Eddy.
Putnam patriot., 1924-02-01
CHANGERS INSTALL
 OFFICERS FOR 1924
Harold Morrarty, Putnam, Is Inducted As New Worthy
 Master
State Grange Offeinals Are Cuests-- Past Masters Receivc Badges

Putnam Grange started its aetivi- ties for 1924 with enthusiasm and spirit at it's regular meeting Monday evening, in Odd Fellows hall, when officers were installed, presentations of past masters badges were made, and state officials were present.
 There was a good attendance of To- cal members at the meeting. The off- cers were installed by Howard U. Sikes of Sufield, member of the leg islatiye committee for the State Grange and large tobacco grower in the Connecticut Valley. His work was impressive and snappy, and clio tied much favorable comment from those present. He was assisted by Mrs. Sikes as Deputy Grand Marshal. At the close of the installation Past Mas ter Arthur Tourtellotte was called to the desk, and retiring Worthy Master Miss Katherine Byrne. in a few well chosen words, presented him with a Past Masters jewel. No sooner had he taken his seat than Mrs. Arthur Tourtellotte gained the attention of Miss Byrne and in a novel manner that provoked much amusement, pre- scented her, in turn, with Past Mas ter's jewel. Both the recipients were greatly surprised, but managed to con yev their thanks to the order for the rembranees of the high offices which they have filled.
 Upon assuming the chair of Worthy Master, Harold Morrarty said few words in recognition of the duties which he assumes, and called upon State Lecturer Charles A. Wheeler who is also professor of mathematics at Connecticut State Agricultural College, Storrs, who held the attention of the gathering during an interesting and entertaining speech, in which h. dwelt in particular on the spirit of enthusiasm for Grange work he founc in visiting various Oranges all ovei the state. He complimented Putnam Grange on it's fiourishing and harmon lous condition. Mrs. Wheeler wa: also called upon to speak and in hel remarks, urged the desirability oi young folks, both on the farms and II the cities, obtaining an education AIr. Sikes, in his remarks, made al fusion to the many benefits which hat been secured for residents in rura communities through the instrumen tality of the Grange as an order. H' cited the rural free delivery as dis tinctly a Grange accomplishment. Th' parcel post also was supported by thu Grange. He described the difficulties of raising tobacco, when in one nigh q storm might cause hundreds of thou sands of dollars damage. Mrs. Sikei also spoke interestingly.
 Refreshments were sreved at th' close of the meeting. and there wa; dancing, including a Virginia Reel II which some of the older members participated.
 The officers installed were the fol lowing:
 Worthy Master, Harold Morrarty overseer, Mrs. Julia Dow; lecturer Mrs. Ruby Davison; steward, Arthur R. Metcalf chaplain, Miss Josie War rcn; secretary, Mrs. Victoria Durand gate-keeper, Yust Tillquist; Ceres Miss Doris Card; Pomona, Mrs. Lil lian Lamondy; Flora, Miss Delens Mongeon; lady assistant steward, Miss lice Willis
Putnam patriot., 1924-02-01
F.. N. sEARLEs HoNoRED
Pomfret Man Named President of
 Conn. Poultry Association

At the annual mid-winter meeting of the Connecticut Poultry Associa- ton held at Hartford on January 24 and 25, E. N. Searles, proprietor of Athlo Farm, Pomfret Landing, was elected president of the association for the ensuing year. Mr. Searles is we'll and favorably known throughout the state as president and one of the promoters of the Eastern Connecti- cut Poultry Producers Association and is also we'll known breeder of bred to lay Single Comb Rhode Island Reds.
Putnam patriot., 1924-02-01

his bedroom. Although he has been up several times. it K learned that he had n very uncomfortable day and it will be necessary to keep him con- fined to his room for several more day.
 For the present Mir Wilson's daily afternoon automobile rides with Mrs. Wilson through the streets and sub urbs of Washington have been abandoned.
 Both physicians, Admiral Grayson and Dr. Ruffin, called at the Wilson residence again last night after visits earlier in the day. They are taking no chances in case of an emergency Dr. Ruffin is one of the three physi-
Putnam patriot., 1924-02-01
BUTLER GROUP IN CONTROL

Through purchase of the 21,840 shares of class A common stock in the Connecticut Mills Company of Danielson, owned by the late Tracy Lewis, president of the concern, the present management on Wednesday came into full control of the com pany. The group now in control of the concerns affairs is headed by Obediah Butler, vice president, and for years it's general manager. The shares were sold at New York follow ing the receipt of sealed bids.
Putnam patriot., 1924-02-01
HARRY LAUDER HERE
 GREETS OLD FRIEND
Reunion Between the Famous Scotchman and Midget Is
 Animated One
Sir Harry Wears kilties--h's Put
 nam Visit Only Brief One

There was no questioning that it was Sir Harry Lauder, the famous Scotch comedian. who alighted at the Putnam depot from the 1920 train from Hartford yesterday morning. If his face had been covered up, he would have been recognized. He wore his Scotch kilties and other character istie apparel. The heavy and gnarl- ed elub-like walking stick he carried and the tam-o-shanter like hat he wore. completed the attire so familiar to Putnam people and to many thousands of others who have seen him on the stage or would recognize him because of seeing his picture 80 many times in the movies. magazines and newspapers.
 On Way 10 Worcester
 Sir Harry and his troupe stopped in Putnam on their trip to Worcester from Hartford Wednesday night they entertained an immense crowd at Hartford and yesterday they play ed to large audiences at Worcester.
 Sir Harry had hardly taken q dozen steps after alighting from the train, when diminutive man rush ed up to him and grasping hold of his hand, voiced hearty greeting such as long lost brother would give ex. precision to or old friends would ex. change. There came puzzled look to Sir Harry's face, but in a flash q broad smile replaced II as he reeog nized his friend and hidden events of years gone by flashed into his mind.
 
 It was Major Doyle who rushed up to Sir Harry. The Major, a midget was one of the features on yesterday vaudeville program at the Bradley Theatre. lt is many years since he had the opportunity of seeing Sir Harry and he made the most of f.. Though the whole story Is not known, 1t seems that the Major and Sir Harry were old friends, they having played the boards together in the days gone by.
 The reunion which was an animat- cd one was terminated suddenly by the arrival of the train bound for Worcester. nasty good-byes being said, and the two entertainers went their ways, smiling reminiscently.
 Sir Harry Aging Rapidly
 Besides the members of his enter taInment troupe. Sir Harry was ac- companied by his secretaries and valet. The latter occupied chairs in the pullman, while the troupe found accommodations in the day coaches.
 Several who saw and recognized the famous comedian and who have known him Cat a distancel for years, are convinced that Sir Harry has un- mistakably aged. and that rapidly. during the past few years. Their scrutiny of his face convince them of this. He has, however, apparently not lost any of his agility. as evidenc- ed by his vigorous walking and hop ping aboard the train.
Putnam patriot., 1924-02-01
MISS RITcH SINGS
Appears With New York Orchestra |.
 Ninth Symphony"

Woodstock can now boast of a na- ti0nal prima donna of it's own, for at Carnegie Hall, New York City, yes terday afternoon and tonight, Miss Mebei Ritch, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Benjamin Ritch of Woodstock. is the contralto soloist with the New York Symphony Orchestra in the cuiminat- ing concert of its Beethoven cycle, the principal feature of the program be- ing the rendition of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony" Miss Ritch is singing the tremendously difficult mu- sic in the finale choral of Schiller's "0dc to Joy" The other soloists at this concert are Harold Bauer, world renowned pianist; Ruth Rogers, so- prano; Nevada van der Veer, contral- to; Richard Crooks. tenor; Frederick Baerm, baritone, and Fred Patton, bass. The choral portions of the sym phony are being sung by the Oratorio Society of New York.
 Miss Ritch sang with great effect and received high praise in all the morning New York papers for her rendition of the passages allotted to her. At yesterdays concert she wore a gown of yellow satin, and at the concert this evening she will wear gown of midnight blue velvet with rhinestones. A number of Woodstock friends and relatives were in New York for Miss Ritch's appearance.
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 Many local Elks will attend the ball L I
Putnam patriot., 1924-02-01
WILL TALK ON RADIO
Men. Club of Congregational Church
 to Hear Authorities

The Mems Club of the Congrega- tional Church will have a radio eve ming in the chapel of the church next Tuesday at 7.30 o'clock when Mir. Ripley of Glastonbury will talk on Radio Receiving" The talk will be illustrated with five tube set which has already been placed in position.
Putnam patriot., 1924-02-01

eians chosen by the Senate Teapot Dome Investigating Committee to make an independent examination and report on the condition of ex-Seere- tary Fall. He confirmed the Admirals diagnosis of the case of MT. Wilson us digestive upset.
 Mrs Wilson has been in close at tendance upon her husband. The only other member of the Wilson house hold is his secretary, John Randolph Boiling.
 Except for automobile rides, Mir. Wilson has not been away from Washington during the nearly three years that have passed since he relin- nnished the reins of office.
Putnam patriot., 1924-02-01
JANUARY RECORD MONTH
City Court Receipts Total ST 500
 --26 Arrests In All

That city court receipts for the month of January were the great est on record. for any single month. is the statement that was made to- day when it became known that fines and costs assessed against those brought into court last month totalled $i BOO. There were twen- ty-six arrests in all. Of these de- fendants fifteen were sentenced to serve in jail.
Putnam patriot., 1924-02-01
ELOPED TO ESCAPE
 FRANKS OF FRIENDS
Marion McBrierty and Allan James Secretly Wed at
 Rye
Marriage Big Surprise to Parents
 Date of Marriage Unknown

To escape the expressed intentions of their friends to have some fun with them when they were married. by stealing their luggage and otherwise making things exciting for them, AL Ian James. son of Mr. and Mrs. F.. l.. cee, Miss Marion W McBriety, daugh- ter of Mir. and Mrs. Thomas McBrier- ~ of Pomfret Center at Rye. N. H., and without letting anyone know about their plans. were quietly mar ried. The bride was at Rye visiting her sister, Mrs. James Morrison, and it is reported that the couple did not even take Mrs. Morrison into their conf deuce,
Putnam patriot., 1924-02-01
KENT DEFEATS PoMFRET

Kent school hung 3 to defeat on Pomfret school in their hockey game at Pomfret Wednesday morning.
Putnam patriot., 1924-02-01
Elopcment Cleverly Planned

The elopement and marriage were cleverly planned, in the opinion of the friends who looked forward so keenly to making merry when the young cou- pie (they are each 2il should be mar ried in Pomfret. And now that the ceremony is over the friends are won dering why they did not fathom all secrecy that has prevailed.
 News of the marriage was just as much of a surprise to the parents of the couple as it was to their neighbors and friends. The couple had declared their intentions long ago and quite an elaborate wedding was anticipated. This air castle built by friends of the couple was shattered by the elopment.
 Date of Marriage Seere,
 Inquiry concerning the date of the marriage eiicits the information that this remains secret, neither the bride nor groom having disclosed this as yet. The groom visited at Rye in September and again in November, and the bride was there on both occa- sions. Their friends are wondering in which month the marriage occurred.
 Mrs. James is graduate of Putnam High School in the class of 1921.
Putnam patriot., 1924-02-01
FOLLOWING SO-CALLED ATTACK OF INDIGESTION AD- MIRAL GRAYsoN ANNOUNCES THAT CONDITION IS PRACTICALLY HOPELESS VANCE MCCORMICK TELLS PRESS THAT WILSON IS DYING

Doctors Recalled Huriedy Washington Yesterday-Mrs Wilson and Admiral Crayson at ex-Presdent's Bedside Throughout the Nsht-Condtions Appeared Fairly Nor maj Yesterday
Putnam patriot., 1924-02-01

Many local Eiks will attend the bali to be given by the Webster Lodge of Elks next Tuesday evening.
Putnam patriot., 1924-02-01
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Evening star., 1924-03-01
ACTRESS RECALLED
AS BONDSMAN FAILS
Latter Changes Mind About Surety
After Ex-Follies Girl Had
Been Liberated.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
ROCKVILLE Md. March BE
cause well known resident of Rock
Vile changed his mind about becom-
ing her bondsman, after Judge Sam
uel Riggs of the Rockville police
court had agreed to reduce the
amount of bail from $500 to $3.50.
Mrs. Grace Foster Westmorefand,
"Follies" beauty, who is charged
with stealing cash and clothing from
Mrs. Nettie Hogue, at whose home
in Takoma Park. this county. she
was Il guest about IA week last De-
ctmher, is again occupying her cell
only a few hours in the stately home
Sandy Spring, this county. where the
League had procured home for her
until the final disposition of her case.
The pretty young actress was
taken to the Barker home Wednes-
day evening, after Judge Riggs had
been assured that the citizen referred
to would sign the bail bond the
following morning, but when it was
learned that the man had decided not
TO obiigate himself in the manner in
dicated Judge Riggs felt it his duty
TO order the young woman brought
hack to Jail.
1t is believed, however, that some
KIND of an arrangement will be made
within the next day or two whereby
the pretty young girl will return to
the Barker home