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Putnam patriot., 1924-01-18

black rasns puncuang their golden interior Then looked about the There plenty of Americans dipping their bills into orangead lemonade the company of mothers and sisters sweethear drinking little weak coffee
 But nowhere there to be teasnappmg like that induged in by the two burly Britishers.
 The question occurred to Why do Americans persist thinking it efeminate habit sort of sissy recreation. take good husky that hour of the afternoon when the vitality low and luncheon but empty memory? The is still to be told Perhaps with the cocktan public at leasta quaint the vapo of Georgian lady Americans will lose their of the mproprety of and like all converts addicted to the habit than British cousins It took to make the wrswateh
 line Perhaps may be that it will take constitutional amend to make in the afternoon worthy meal in the eyes the American male.
Putnam patriot., 1924-01-18
Lbe Rutnam Ratrlot
THRIFT
This is Thrift Week.

This s Thrift Week.
 Thrift is 4 bit in the mouth of extravaganza.
 Thrift is largely thought before spending.
 For instance: You a hat. Man or woman's hat it costs money old hat is stained in the band you are man Dust has the The color not what you the of aun-ke eurs in the cool of the of September Now If not thrifty you suddenly the dust the and the stains on the band and you say yourself you Well never looked well on me anyhow and forthwith you todde the matters try fifty sixty models front of the glass twisting your this way and that Perhaps observe that the flesh is little that section bearing the of the avore fruit of the first and occurs to you that you are getting Therefore must buy younger and more eN pensve And select model that i'll becomes you you pay hadearned ducats for and go forto cast off in week or two and buy You that hats are of mood with but if you do say so you don't know the hat habits of menl
 Now if you thrifty You take down the old hat with the dusty stained brim and look on it and say Well never we'll anyhow And forthwith you todde and you fifty sixty models And the natter you the price and ruminae Then your eye falls on the dear old lid sheltered you from your heart soens and pockebook harden and you say: Well guess I'll wait awhile So you wear the old thing try forget about and when meet Tommy Tucker in model you yourself you Spend thrift Neer-do-wel Peaeoek And your old op per looks as well you darned we'll doesn't But mind heads covered and you've money in the bank That's thrift
 Now if you are a woman. much the Along the time the Christmas bills paid something draws you irressbly inspect carefully the hat that was a of millinery October but nightmare of previous era when compared the creations of January You stand before the glass and adjust the thing H doesn't sit we'll that is if women's sit But will have 10 do you say. then you the first mners shop to and buy bargain. That s not thrift.
 But you thrifty lady, you the old drab thing you Mrs Peter Piper and she has Para pumes you where she got them the cafor it's against the law import them dear but inside You say yourself looks mighty well the old girl and you sigh and sway into Madame before the threesided mirror try all the glass you beyond the and your reflected face under it's burden of ceuod and cerse velvet What book with rubber band it. and the next dues for the Building and Loan the the the dear old home you sigh and grab your old fall hat and babbe something rather silly Madame and rush into the afternoon and home with Johns pay envelope safe in your handbag
 Thrift you sec a of vision. dream of the sty of the present the hope of the future
 Such made of has practical nterpre be dreams of solid things, of security, of possessions safety the need and the first ee Inen of dreams realized is thrift.
Putnam patriot., 1924-01-18
BOWLING
FOLD TIMERS" TRY
 COMEBACK AND FAIL
Local Men, Stars In 1896, Lose Bowling Match to
 1906
But 1916 Wallops is2+-myers and
 Vandale Heavy Rollers

There was a bowling match Tues day night at Vandale's alleys that re- called memories of the good old days gone by. Putnam men who rolled a mean game back in 1896 attempted a comeback against the star rollers of 1906. But it was hopeless job that Che boys of 1896 had cut out for themselves and they went down to defeat. four straight points.
 In another match the same evening 1916 and 1924 were pitted against each other and in this instance, the "old boys" were the yictors. i9I6 taking all four points from 1921.
 Joe Gagne was the ringleader in arranging for these two bowling matches On the 1896 team were Dr Sharpe. Tatem. Gagne. Kilborn and Hazen James E Tatem was the only man rolling under 300. proving that he has lost his bowling eye But what he lost his team in this respect. he made up in geniality and incl dentially provided a box of cigars for eyeryone's enjoyment. Joe Gagne spilled the pins for single of l29 and had more fun doing f than he had last summer in playing many rounds of golf
 For the inners in the match. Cray don Sharpe proved that he has got to do a lot of practieing to get his favorite ball working 10 perfection again. But Joe Vandale and Clarence Myers came through in good shape, Joe rolling for 382 and Clarence for a7O. the latter,s single of 137 being high.
 There was barrel of fun on tap when the i9I6's matched wth the modern boys'- 1924 And the "old timers" drew under the .ire easy win ners. taking all three strings by com fortable margins and leading on the i ltal pin fall by close to 200 pins
 The summary of the two matches fnllowas
Putnam patriot., 1924-01-18

degree in the morning, roll call of offi- eers and granges, appointments. an- nouncements and reports of commit tees. continuing through the after noon.
 In the evening l8l grangers were raised to the sixth degree.
 The arrangements and decorations were beautiful. These were in charge of Flora, Mrs. Cora A. Hine Of Dr. ange. Mrs Hine has been in office six years, and declined reelection. In her place Mrs. Caroline NJ Haines of pomfret was elected. Mrs. Ruth T. Randall of Bridgewater also has serv- cd six years and declined reelection. In her place Miss Flora 4. York of North Stonington was elected. All the other officers were reelected to serve again.
 Lieut. Governor Hiram Bingham was among those who took the sixth de- gree. and he made a very interesting little speech during the evening.
 Wednesday was election day, fol- lowed by complication of degree work by Manchester Grange No. 31. In the evening E. Kent Hubbard gave an interesting address on "The Condi- ton of Our Eastern Railroads" This was followed by a playlet by students from Connecticut Agricultural Col lege
 Thursday, the last day of the ses- sion. was taken up by reports of spe- cal committees. a talk on Physical Exercise In Our Public Schools by Dr 4. C. Ireland of the State Board af Education, and in the afternoon by the installation of officers. This was performed by State Master Herbert \ Sawyer of New Hampshire, assist od by Mrs. Sawyer and Mrs Louis G. Talles of Southington. and Mrs. Frank ii Feet of Kent
 Beautiful weather prevailed all through the session. for which the nu- mrr0us Rrangers were very thankful remembering the kind of weather they usually have at this time of year.
 Worthy Lecturer Mrs Annie K Barton and Mrs. Lucia NJ kimball of Thompson; Mr and Mrs Clarence Watson. Frank K HaiBes and Miss Euretta Grosvenor of Pomfret, r. II Peckham and George Hamilton of Woodstock Harold Morrarty and Mrs Arthur Davison of Putnam were the local people who attended
Putnam patriot., 1924-01-18
ORDER OF NOTICE

District of Pomfret. ss. Probate Court, Jan 15 A. D. 1924 Estate of Annie J 0'Leary late of Pomfret in said District, deceased. Upon the ap- plieatiOn of James H. Riley praying that an instrument in writing purport- ing to be the last will and testament of said Annie ]. O'Leary deceased may be proved. approved, allowed and admitted to probate as per ap- phcation on file more fully appears. it is ORDERED-That said application be heard and determined at the Pro bate Office in Pomfret in said District. on the 2ith day of Jan. A. D. 1924, at two o'clock in the afternoon; and that a public notice of the pendency uf said application and time and place of hearing thereon. by publishing a copy of this order once in a newspaper having a circulation in said District. and by posting copy thereof. on the public signpost in the Town of Pom fret in said District, at least 3 days before said day of hearing. MARCUS COVELL, Judge 3
Putnam patriot., 1924-01-18
MISCELLANEOUS

FREE HOMES wanted for bright, intelligent boys and girls, both Prot estant and Catholic, from six to thir- teen years of age. These children need especially homes where they will receive intelligent and affectionats care.
 Anyone interested in any one of these children please communicate with the BUREAU OF CHILD VEL FARE, State Capitol, Hartford, Conn. As-tf
Putnam patriot., 1924-01-18

High single string, Brodeur, lo5.
 It took the tail-enders. H. K. H., in the Mill League. to give the top-notch- CTS, Manhasset. a trimming. This un- expected event happened Wednesday night when the teams met for a sched- aled match on Nandale's Alleys. The H. K. II. rollers took the first and third strings, lost the second, but led by a handy margin on the team totals.
 The Pin Shop has had rather poor week of t. Tn two games the pin makers gleaned by one point out of eight. Friday night the Manhasset team annexed three points from the Pin Shop and on Monday evening Beachmont came through with three points against one for the Pin shop.
 As far as the weeks rolling goes for individuals. Brodeur of the II. K. II. five took the honors with his high single Of l33. and Clifford. rolling with Manhasset. piled up the high three string tally of 311.
 The scores of the three games fol-
Putnam patriot., 1924-01-18
METHODIST CHURCH

James Mccormick was the leader of the Epworth League service Sun dny evening.
 The stereoptieon lecture Sunday eve ming on Porto Rico was very interest ing and instructive.
 The prayer meeting Thursday evening as usual at 7.3O.
Putnam patriot., 1924-01-18
STATE GRANGE MEETS
Mrs. Caroline Nj. Haines of Pomfret.
 Is Elected Flora

The thirty-ninth annual session of the State Grange was held in Hart ford last week The meetings were held in Foot Guard Hall with the ex- eeption of the Lecturers conference, which was held at the Hotel Garde on Tuesday afternoon.
 Tuesday was taken up with fifth
Putnam patriot., 1924-01-18
A NICE DISH OF TEA

other day while dalying with the old orange pekoe beside lovely lady New York hotel became riveted stawart Enghmen neither of whom less than It matter of for them too They appeared talking business but the hinghuge pots black variety taken along with sundy plates bis
 cit. dripping with butter and thick slices of cake with large
Putnam patriot., 1924-01-18
ST PHILIPS CHURCH

Rev. MT. Drowne will conduct an early Communion Service at St Philips church Sunday morning at x o'clock It IS hoped that many will attend
Putnam patriot., 1924-01-18
Spring Reduction a FaiIure

If the reduction of last April in tok- en fare. that is the reduction from an s l-3 cent fare to a F cent fare, is considered in a percentage way. it will be seen that the fare reduction was exactly ten per cent.
 From June lst lthe date of the wage inereasel to December 3lst, 1923 the decrease in revenue compared with the same period of 1922 was Sl97 .000, or two per cent. More passengers were carried than in the 1922 period, but not enough to offset the token fare re- duction. If the decreases in revenue by months is considered. however, the trend is readily perceived. As stated above, the decrease for the entire peril ld dune foe Decemberl was two per cent The loss in revenue for the month of November. 1928. compared with November. 1922. was S4l GOO, or four per cent. and the loss for the month af December. 1923 compared with December. 1929. was SS6 800. or seven per cent The decrease in De- cemher was at the rate of S2,S00 per day
 As more passengers were carried than during the same months of 1922, f is undesirable to economize any fur ther by reduction in service
 The wage increase of last June has q most important bearing on this sit- aatloh. T he increases in rates of pay at that time increased the payroll over the same period tJune to December 3ll in 1929 by S459, GOO. In pereent- ages, this is a ia per cent increase | over 1922, and amounts to a payroll increase of 2.i50 day.
 The less in revenue during last De- eember as compared with December. 1922, of S2.S0o per day. coupled with an increase in payrolls of S2,l50 per day, shows the cash condition with which the company is faced.
 This decrease in token rate and i'm crease in payroll charges has resulted in decrease in the net income from June tst to December Sist. of s5S5.- 00e. or at the rate of one million dol lars per year.
Putnam patriot., 1924-01-18
MISCELLANEOUS

ioiNG soME-Putnam's busiest new and used furniture store. Antiaues of all kinds bought and sold. I3 Livery street. Putnam 4stf
Putnam patriot., 1924-01-18
UPHoLsTERINc

oPHoLsTERINc-I will do all kinds of upholstering and frame repair. ing at my place of business, next to heith's Garage. South Main street Putnam. Phone 67g-2. J. P GROVES. oa- ,f
Putnam patriot., 1924-01-18
NO TICE BOARD OF RELIEF

The members of the Board of Re- lief of the Town of Putnam will meet on Friday, Feb. I. 1924. at the office of Joseph plessis in Central Block. from 9 a. m. Co l2 m. and every week day following except Saturdays. at the same place and hour until further noe tice.
 JOSEPH PI EsSIs.
 FREDERICK W. SEWARD, FRANK II. SMITH.
 Board of Relief.
 B.
Putnam patriot., 1924-01-18
TROLLEY co MUST
 BOOST FARES AGAIN
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wage rates and other costs of opera tion was downward
 Continued increase in riding and a reduction in rates of wage, together with numerous economies of operation put into effect made possible another voluntary reduction in rate by the company. when, in April. 1923. the token rate was reduced to two for 1 Dc.
 Since the latter date. material in- eeeases in wage rates were necessary and were made in June. 1923 This marked increase in payroll costs has resulted in an upward trend in ex- Fense of operation. The rate reduc- tidn of April has resulted in a steady downward trend in revenues, and it is obvious chat a readjustment of the token rate is imperative, by withdraw ing the second voluntary decrease put into effect last April, and returning to the former three for 25e. token rate. The following figures will completely show the present conditions referred fn
Putnam patriot., 1924-01-18
Lessons in Nah Jongg
 A-&

The Shaw Jewery and Gift Shop has arranged ary 23rd and 3oth. All who are interested in the game invited to avail themselves of this opportunity.
Putnam patriot., 1924-01-18

FOR RENT-One six-room cattaee with all modern improvements. Apply, ARSENE BENOIT, I5 Van dale street, Putnam. g.
Putnam patriot., 1924-01-18
WANTED

WANTED-To let the public know that turn old carpets into new rugs. Have your old carpets made into handsome reversible rugs, by OSCAR LEAVESTR0M, River Road, Putnam, Conn. Phone 145-12. i1-tf
Putnam patriot., 1924-01-18

70 RENT-Union Hall and all other rooms on the third floor of the Union Block are now available for rent as storage rooms. The site is one of the best in the city and is ideal for storage rooms for centr- ally located merchants. Apply ARCHIBALD MACDONALD, JR., Telephone 509-2.
Putnam patriot., 1924-01-18
LEADERS GET JOLT
 FROM TAIL BINDERS
Manhasset Drops Three Heavy Points to Fl. K. Fl.
 Team
Mill League Race Grows Hotter With
 Beaehmont Climbing Steadily

High average. B0ehm. TIT.
 High three strings, St. Onee, 3sl. High single string. Brodeur, l63.
Putnam patriot., 1924-01-18
FOR RENT

FOR RENT-Two private garages or School street. Will rent to right parties. Reasonable price. Three minutes walk from Main street. WILLIAM GIBBONS, Telephone 645-13 or 1922. 40tf
Putnam patriot., 1924-01-18
FOR SALE

FOR sALE-Fresh eggs direct from the nest to you at store prices. Send postal and will call. J. c. KOCH, BIO South Main street.
Evening star., 1924-02-02
SAFE WAlLBOARD,
FIREPR0OF, FOUND
Material Well Adapted for Conn
struction Use, Is View of
Contractors.

Fireproof wallboard has been
found admirably adapted to the work
of successful alterations. Contrac-
tors successful with alterations have
found the fireproof wallboard to be
admirably adapted to their work.
This wallboard not only comes light
enough for easy handling. fits snugly
and goes up quickly, without muss.
but 1t does more than that. 1t Is
a real assistance in such jobs as
lining furnace rooms or other altera-
tions with fire-resisting requirements.
Where superior insulation OF heat,
cold. moisture and dryness Is wanted,
1t is employed with equal success.
The safety OF fireproof wallboard
appeals to the home owner, as this
material has successfully passed Sc
we're fireproof tests. Made OF rock.
1t cannot burn. The underwriters
Laboratories have tested 1t for both
fire resistance and strength, listing II
as an approved mechanical appliance
Since 80 per cent OF all fires start
inside buildings, this WaIlboard pro-
tects life and property, as 1t con-
fines a fire to one room and resiSts
1t until under control.
Other Desirable Qualities.
In addition to Its fireproofing and
non -warping qualities, fireproof wall
board is desirable in other ways. 1t
Is non-conductor of heat and cold,
making effective Insulating material; !;
1t deadens sound, adding greatly to
home comfort; it resists the destruc-
tive effects of leaky roofs. water
pipes. etc: II Is totally impenetrable
to rats or vermin.
Fireproof wallboard ia easily han
Evening star., 1924-02-02
SENATOR SHIPSTEAD
BUYS CAPITAL HOME
Boss & Phelps Announce Sales of
$115,000 During Past
Week.

Sales aggregating s115,000 were
announced by Boss & Phelps. as fol-
lows:
Senator Henrik Shipstead purchased
from Laura r. Parker an attractive
home at 1113 East Capitol street.
The house is of brick construction,
having ten rooms.
A detached corner frame house ut
1863 10th street northwest, owned by
4. E. Lewis, was purchased by Col.
Thomas J. Dickson. The house has
ten rooms. The new owner is max
ing extensive improvements on the
property.
L. NJ. Bartlett bought lot at the
corner of 37th and Northampton
streets. in Chevy Chase. 4 central
hall-plan detached house will he
erected on the lot. The sale was
made for the Chevy Chase Land
Company
Frank r. Sherman of Brooklyn
bought home at 81 Sd street north
east. This is ten-room house, and
has been improved by the new owner
Lillian Van Houten sold a property
at $40 a street southeast to Nicolo
Morana. This is a seven-room brick
house, and, after alterations. will be
occupied by the new owner.
w. f. Schaller sold a lot on 10th
street near Emerson to DIR. Orville
L. Singer. This lot has a frontage of
IS feet by about $50 .eet in depth
and plans are being made for de-
tached central-hall brick house.
Henry Friedman bought two frame
buildings at ass and 45S n street
northwest, owned by John J. Stafford
This property is in the second COM
mercial zone, and will be used for
business purposes.
A handsome detached home, stu
ated at No. Newlands street Chevy
Evening star., 1924-02-02

dled-it is sawed and nailed like
lumber. Any mechanic can nail it to
the joists or studding. or put 1t on
right over old plaster. The wall
board comes in standard widths for
1S-inch spacing. and standard ceiling
high lengths for either paneled eff.
fects or straight walls. The patented
reinforced mailing edge makes square,
true, tight fitting Joints. In an ac-
tual test nails were driven home a
quarter inch apart without splitting
or otherwise damaging the wAlIobard.
Impractical use the nails are spaced
six inches apart on ceilings, nine
inches apart on walls and three
inches on sides and ends of boards.
In making alterations the home
owner wants his wall decorations to
harmonic with the rest of the room
or with the other rooms in the house.
The use Of freproof wallboard gives
additional advantages In that 1t is
adapted to any form OF wall treat
ment. For a nat surface . special
fnisher, applied with o broad putty
knife, effectually conceals all Joints
and nailheads and makes q smooth,
even wall ready for decoration.
Will Not Cause stain. =
This kind OF walIboard is suocAss-
fully walipapered; It contains moth.
ing to stain delicate pattern or In
5ure paper or fabric. Any paneled
effect may be used. as It Is unneces-
sary to cover every joint unlSsS the
Evening star., 1924-02-02
SEE LARGE SAVINGS
|NU. S. CONTRACTS
Building Experts to Draw Up
Uniform LaW-D. c. Men
Assisting Plan.

Robert r. Freer. president of the
Washington Association of Building
Owners and Managers: Robert L. Nc
Keever, past president. and Charles
H. Ruth, retiring secretary and treas
urer, returned yesterday from Chi
cago, where they attended a meet
ing OF officers Of the National Asso-
citation Of Building Owners and Man
ayers. ---
Mr.. Freer was appointed to assist
in preparation Of plans for the seven
teenth annual convention Of the ma
tional association. which is to be held
next June at Colorado Springs.
Among the important subjects
taken up at the Chicago session was
one to cooperate with government
officials to secure a uniform contract
law by which. II Is estimated. the cost
of contract work with the govern
ment will be reduced 30 per cent; the
extension OF the building planning
service by which expert consulting
services are given the owners and
architects of new buildings; the pro-
motion of q tax participating clause
In leases which will give the tenant
the beneht of reductions through
lowering taxes. or. In the event OF
increased taxes, make the TENANT
realize the direct interest he has IN
the affairs Of government and the
expenditures OF government bodies.
Mr.. Freer will outline to members
Of the local association at meeting
February. 16 the points brought out
at the Chicago sessions, the develop
ment Of the relatively new position
Of building manager. and how CO.
operative effort IS putting new
efficieucy into the management and
the construction of once buildings.
Evening star., 1924-02-02
FEDERAL CONSTITUTION
RATIFIED IN RUSSIA
Congress of Soviets Approves Par
Lament Made Up of Two
Houses.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associat ted Press
MOSCOW. February 2.-The federal
congress of soviets closes today, hav-
ing ratified the new federal constitu-
tion.
The two houses of parliame
established by that organ, namely.
the federal soviet of AS members
chosen on proportionate representa-
tion plan, and the council of nation
alities of 103 members to which each
soviet republic will send five dele
gates and the autonomous communes
one each. are still to meet They
Will hold separate sessions for the
election of a council of commissars,
which body, with joint executive
committee of the two houses, will be
supreme government of Russia.
Evening star., 1924-02-02

decorative scheme requires II. This
simplifies the spacing, as awkward"
joints and angles are overcome and
no special saving or f,ttipg is needed
tc Work around them. Paint or CAL
Gimme spreads evenly, giving a beau
tiful nat surface when that is wanted.
For the garage, basement rooms. etc.
the walboard may be left In its
natural color = -
Evening star., 1924-02-02

Chase. Nd. was purchased by Jean
nette B. Morrell from Elizabeth ii.
Wagner. This is a central-hall-p plan
detached frame and stucco house hav-
ing ten rooms
Florence L. Martin, executrix, sold
a brick house at 531 Harvard street
TO Anna PAWS. The house has six
rooms. The purchaser was repre-.
sented by NJ T. Raine
Evening star., 1924-02-02
No Claims for Lost Smokes.

Cigars sent by parcel post have "a.
fair chance Of arriving. but the Post
Office Department has made it clear
that 1t will not entertain a claim for
cigars missing from a box that was
obviously fun when dispatched un-
less detailed care and insurance have
been taken at the time of mailing
and the sender can show how much.
Evening star., 1924-02-02

Lady Alexandra Curxon, who Is re-
ported engaged to Prince George OF
England. is very like her American
mother In appearance. being tan ana
graceful, and she is credited with
having a good deal of her fathers
strength Of character.