C LEBRATION. certainly presents a ppcarance at this tirne, er was 1119111 gorgeously rotted, and did stranger who .111 at our gates this week 1: hint-eased “with the fact are enthusiastic ovel our tired and fiftieth anniver- “ ions which have been the‘town have a gen- ning up for this occasion, . ecu quite generally adopted, me. places still remain in a aififlh not at all creditable to cupants. Probably the have in mind to attend to efore the day Of the great but it would be better it done at once, as many are already in town, as ormer besidents. who are I . black braid, has a shield piece of white HE SOUVENIR PLATE. is not generally known that ‘ gner of the beautiful sou— plate of our two hundred ftieth anniversary is the hon— gent of the Norwalk Chap- the Daughters of the Amer- ”Revolution, Mrs. Samuel bards Weed. It is owing to lady's extreme modesty that act has not before been men- « It will. however, increase value to all lovers of Norwalk. opiate is of purely American mlfacture, the scenes depicted It were obtained from rare nts, and old paintings colle1t- retnrin studies ‘0 80‘“ bud arranged through the inde- —Thc mastic efforts of him \\ ccd W Th‘mmlivork, 5.1119111): wrought. 11 ds (‘0 s sho nobined by flinch untiring 1I’fort. dedicated b1 its designer ' the Loving Memory of Our ‘rdy Norwalk Iathers. " A psake to be prescncd for our idren’ 3 children ed wing to lack of space. the musical part of the service in the st Congregational Church. "Sunday afternoon. failed to receive tsdue share of credit. The man- or in which this portion of the yin mice was carried out reflects «cat credit upon the chairman members of the music com- tor, Organist Edward I. Sims , the I'estival Chorus. ll1e ‘cstival Anthem." composed for occasion by Professor (iihson. especially warlliy of mention. words, from the eighty-ninth ' .th't' very appropriate. and L usic was a tit setting to the ‘1 ., A" honor is due the solo- .and chorus. and all who had l‘t‘ln making this service such a at success. here is general dissatisfaction h '1. . enterprises. ‘11 Hull Suing! ‘hrothloworthyofnpsp «« « evmportn 0 mm in a healthy. ’ than who has neglected or will tell you the teeth and 111111.. ho ole-cot companion" uh moon-bio oom- - vet ribbon In greater or less quantities I .mittec, Professor (iibson. 11111sical. id 113 the decision of the coln~ .. that lioals in the parade t The used zlor advertising . It is not fair to expect unless concerns will go to on lays for this display with- n‘rtunity to present their V in fact all ydes hallo been for such wno REF? A mun nook. THE SENT INEL “will earn lain all the Celebration news. Habeyoar.NewsdealerorNe’M—. boy leave you extra copies for clipping. Arrange for It now. WOW purpose, and would be incomplete and meaningless without the ad~ vertishyg feature. To make the float (l1splay as ueccss. we think. the committee in charge should allow floats the fullest kind of ad} vertising. lWHAT WOMEN ARE DOING. In Paris all walking sklrts, new 0111211,. are made with hare llouucea. All lace gowns show a touch of vel- Laclngs of ribbon are liked on all gowns of light color. A pretty baby carriage orghnn is made entirely of. bending run with not in ribbon. About the edge. is a ruffle of Brussels not. A simple and delightful little schoal frock of blue serge is trimmed with plane, and black tie. The hey no older than eight wears has his golf suit—full knickerboekera and Norfolk jacket Browns and grays are the colors usually selected. Have you tried any of the breakfast cereals as mumps? Some of them are delicious when mixed up with milk eggs. flour and baking powder and baked. The new silk waists this tall are go. ing to bc‘perlectly exquisite. They are not on sale yet, that Is the best of them but on the way. and when they come I will let you know. White. albatross cloth and cashmere are. selected by mothers who like to see their little girls best in white Frocks of these materials wil be worn all fall and even during the winter. Many of the new cloths for ladies' tailored suits and skirts are striped—— something after the style of stripingn men have been wearing all spring and summer. Strange we should have to follow them' " Wouldnt one of those new screens with burned wood frames finished af ter L‘Aart Nevean idea and filled with woven tapestries prove an atractlve addition to the dining room or library? it is said the soft coal used In Buf lnlo is the means of ruining many hand some wool gowns of light shades. It seems a simple mater to have them cleaned. but somehow they don't clean Therefore: Pocket your pride and wear Just an ordinary. serviceable shade. After spending an hour or two in the rain-cont departments of our stores one expects to go out and find every one wearing a rain—coat. The sales are. extremely large this fall. The In dies are wearing these handsome gar- ments evorywhere'. one of the beat no es to which they are put being travel lug wear. 0n train and trolley they are most excellent. protecting the dress and person from dust. rain and draughts. The newest garments as you know fit more closely than last season ‘6 and their long lines are very becoming to the. figure. CONNECTICUT'S OPPORTUNITV. (Boston Herald.) Connecticut votes on the question of calling a constitutional convention to Revise her present inequitable system of representation on October 7. ’«There is than: for said to be little adoption el1en to the subject. which is only trio common In oledtlonn of this character in seems impossible. however. that thepcople of the cities will not be aroused to vote when the time for do hiding the duestion comes. They are deprived of equal representation under present conditions In a manner which is scarcely paralleled elsewhere 1n a Republican form of government. The votes am with them If they choose to cast them. and If polities does not no for effect duty to their place of rest deuce 1111 to induce them to continue the Injustice am will town repreaen tntlon. The later lecalltles, It to fear ed. will be selfish enough to vote to continue the preponderance In the leg Inlature that they now have, but 11 full and conscientious vote In the clues would easlly overcome them in the cal ling of the convention. - R 1 (3 CAN PLAY NO MORE. Secretory Jellllfe. of the Southern Connecticut League said this mornlnll that ho had been notified by the It i (3 nine that they were forced to cancel all remolning games. because of a rush ol‘lho R & (I factory. Mr. Jellllfo de- clared that all the games played thus far by the It 8: 0 nine would be erased from the league standing. and. unless decided otherwise at I meet. lag of the tongue, to be hold some time durlnu the present week. to do- elare. forfeited the games remaining to he played by the nine. In the latter case. the. championship would no to Stumford. In the former. Stanford Grophonhouo 11nd Dorian would have 1111 equal chance of winning but. It I11 expected that the 11111111111111. will stand out walnut any pmptultlon to throw out the It a 0 mos. Arrangement! will probably be mode at tonight's meeting for a node: or men between button «now tum cldernhle rivalry mm the m; nines and a great deal 0: money would he wagered on the action. It I: said. Item Jellllo, oi the Mm,nyl that he would one Harman and m- .— Oohttnuea'from Beeond'rage. ‘ W'- « lire 136 houses. four mills and eighty- nlne barns. some at which undoubted- ly existed in the earliest Norwulk. The song Hull, Columbia, was sung by the scholars. and then A. C. Golding dellveredau address « on Historical Items. the speech showing deep re search 1111.1 being replete with Inter eating aneeodotes which both eaten tallied and Instructed the audience Following the Star Spangled Banner Rev.- -J. .l. Faust, gave an address on Patriotism, tmbulng the children, as well as the older ones present. with higher ideals along this llne. The school then recited the one hundredth Psalm and sang America, and theisuc- ceesfui exercises were brought to a close with the benediction. OVER RIVER SCHOOL. M i Adore-o elven by Congrouman Hlll, and Patrlotlc Songs. The pupils of the Over River 11011001 assembled at 9 o'clock In the morning In the High School room. The oxen clues opened with the singing of Hall Columbia. by a chorus of voices. non. E. J. Hill addressed the school in his moat Inspiring manner. and held me young audience spoil-bound. Ho ho pressed upon the minds of the children the great advantages they had Inherit- ed by being born In New England, the best part of our noble land. He lune- trated this lesson by telling and show- Iug what he had seen and heard lathe returned. with heartfelt thankfulnees that he was an American citizen. Such a lesson so delivered will do more to inspire u feeling of citizenship in‘ young minds than many a lesson taken from books. In closing Mr. Hill urged the chlldren not to forget, In the midst of their rejoicing, to offer up a sincere prayer that our noble presi- dent mny. by the grace of God. be spur- ed to his people. The school then sung The Star Spangled Banner. after which Lieutenant Governor Keeler addressed the School. telling the advantages the pupils had today in contrast to those of even fifty years ago. He also gave a brief forecast of the possibilities of the future. The lesson he drew was that the boy who would succeed In any sphere of life. must work faithfully and diligently. Rev. Mr. Hamilton. who was also present and spoke. to the p11- plls in a few words. told of the heroism of their forefathers in the Revolution- ary War. His personal reminiscences were very interesting and from them the pupils were led to feel that an hon- est. true and faithful life would wln the favor of God and their fellow men. The principal. Mr. Wigham. then gave a brief outline of the history of the 0v- or River School District. with which he has been so closely associated to so many years. The exercises elosm lby the pupils rising and singing Amer- ca. CENTE SCHOOL RELIG TABLE. A Pleasant Feature in Connection with the Celebration. In connection with the other exec ciscs at the Center school this morn lug there was a very interesting table of relies kindly loaned to the. school Addresses were made by Congress mull E. J. Hill and the. Rev. C. M. Sol leek. Each spoke of the duty we all owe to our town and we should take our forefathers for an example by which to live now. The exercises in troduced the pupils to the 250th nnnl vorsary celebration and the program consisted of these numbers. Song. The Breaking Waves; scrip- lure reading. twenty-third and one hun- dredth Psalms: Episcopal prayer for the president of the United States: so lute to the. flag; song. The Star Span foreign leads from which he has Just!" 1101111111111 BUTTON NORWALK’S 2501 11111111115111. 9‘." Phone 133-12. 1. DavistlSon, TAILons. ccormeas. nurses, runmsuene, 85 Washington Street, South IIIOI'WIIK. 1v. .1! \ 11W 501.410 Ann snore-snot. 1111 undo 1111111 SOUTH NORWALK, CONN. l‘ . Capital. $100,000.00 Surplus. 3100.000.00 Other Profits. 325.000.00 JOIIN II. FERRIS. President. JACOB II. “HON. Enabler. .. .. - W. ._- DIRECTORS: John H. Ferris Henry Seymour John H. Knapp Chrlstlau Sworn John H. Light 8. H. Mathewson Josiah R. Marvin Samuel Grumman J. Wallace Marvin. Accounts Sollolrod. i-nAirpv 30115. In Bliornson‘ 3 "Happy. Boy." the old schoolmaster writes to his former p11~ pil. and in closing says: "My eyes will bear no more now; they see Well enough in the open. but ache and wa- ter over small things.‘..‘. With all his learning. the. old gentleman did not know that the eyes were simply call- ing for help—crying for aid—vglass old. "In the eyes of the law" ignorance is no excuse for human eye. abuse. Symptoms always follow cause. It is the part of wisdom to give timely heed to symptoms. Will you be wise or otherwise? 11011211 .11. I10 yr. ,- Gradnato Optician. Room 9, United Bank Building. (lmce hours. 8 to 11:45.12:45 to 6:30. Saturday evenings. 7 to 9. I ARION HALL Concert from 8 to 10 o'clock Music by Famous Rome “and Grand Prizes for Best Waitxers 501?. Thursday Evening. Sept. I2Ih. Tickets. admitting (lent and Lady. :led Banner; address. Rev. C. M. Sc] "M" "W“ ““““W“” 'eelt: sketch. The Old Wooden Build THE lug Reminisences. Emma Quintard; sketch, The Brick Building and later Haviland “Otel Additions, Chester Henth; address . Congressman E, J. Hill; song. Amerl- Restaurant. ~a; salute to the. flag. .. .. p . . _ UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT. ENTERTAINMENTS. Everything will be served In season . and service first class in every respect. ' “ "Scrupuloualy clean." our guarantee. Grand Concert and Ball GWEN 3., Regular Morris. 2612. ' SPECIAL RATES BY THE WEEK. 1 Iitn hie ndent Souel ' . i“ I“ I ' rnen mama. Prop, 92 WuhInqton Street. monsoon FOR 00v: STAMFORD. inov'r's TH Earns. SEPTEMBER 11 AND 12. Ill. IIlllllllli CAMPBELL offers HENRIETTA CROSBMAN’B 00. In Mistress ‘Nell York City. PRICES. 25, 50. 75c, $1.00 Sale of seats opens 5 days In ad mace. ‘n'ov'r'éwriimnaran. ONE. NIGHT, FRIDAY. SEPT. EDMUND HAYES. Iodine musical farce. Now In its third Successful Spawn e A WISE“ GUY unwritten. Reinvented and tuned up to date. every link 111111511. Spike Economy. “The was. our.“ yamrabotmlotheevontotthom , I volcano. 111,175... ‘ WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY. 1111 played an entire season In New 13. Presenting the funniest and meet up An endless chain of absurdity. and armam- u "Darla Garrick." i111... CONN. Prepares for college or for business. Boyd received as soon as they can read. One hundred and twonty~seven boys prepared for college. Refers to Dean of Yule. Illustrated circular. H. U. KING. Losses by Fire .« When It can he done at so small a coat. why not protect yourself? For 32.") you can Insure Your Furniture and Household Gouda In a Dvrelllng House for three yearnhgalnxt loan or Damage by Fire or Lightning. to the amount of $350.11“ In that proportion for 11 larger 11111111. Taylord: Golden South Norwalk. 11111111111111.1111 N PLACE. " 1111111 111111111 1111111111 81111111011 lot IIII‘IIIIIIIIIIIIII. a woman 111141011. Joouruliuel“ Iliad m l ‘ JHCOB M. LKYTON. ’ your 311111511110 1 “° “° Nov for the Grand Celebrauon. .gfi'Sggz‘I’lr gngvlyx We are all prepared to Celebrate with .1 atom full of the will give It careful attention. This message applies to the men and the women alike. Boat 0! Everything for Early Fall Wear. Office": RICHARD H. GOLDEN President. EDWIN 0. HEEL-R, Vice President. CHARLES E HOY’l‘. Treasurer. Summer, 1901, is history, In so much not our store is concerned. it In full new everywhere inside our building. With the beginning of September. our thoughts, our energies, are all di- rected to new goods—new styles. Openlngs will soon occur. ~ Many things are already here. Every day sees new Invoices arrive. Salespeople are In- teueely Interested—alert. You would find a visit here now most fascinating. '1 NEW READY TO-WEAR FALL SKIRTS. Early arrivals that are much above ordinary Rendy-to-wear Skirts in style-«and much better value. Not a skirt that Isn't carefully madam—not. a skirt that isn't worth from $1 to $2.50 more. Judged by ordinary standards. AT $4.00 In any homespun and black chevlot. Well made and well fitting. tlonol value. . «z-TURN 11 "OVER-:- «10 THE WIFE «. Have you difficulty In sav- Ing money? Then turn It over to the wife; make her the cus- todlan of your funds; Ibo will probably bring them to this bank and place them at Inter- eat. ; Excep- AT $5.00 In gray homeopun and fine black ohevlot—«made with flare and flounce. Splendid value. AT $6. 5. In gray homespun. made with a flare. tucked flounce, some trlmmed with gray satin banal—also In plain black broadcloth. AT $7.50 In gray homespun, trimmed with oatln bands, flounco style—value In black cheviot—flare flounce style wlth broad band of satin at top of flounco—alon AT $7.50 In black broadcloth and plain black ch evlot—some bands—all uploaded values. The South Norwalk Savmgs Bank. Unltod Bank Building, . trimmed with utin 600 White Muslin Night Gowns. all sizes, cut extra full, trimmings of in- sertion and tucks, 50c value, 340. Callr58- 2. Seymour’ sStore Two Questions. Will not the best goods prove profitable to both buyer and seller? Do you not think it economy to purchase the best goods, rather than the cheaper imitations up- on the market? _ ' The Summer Season is at its height. and we are meeting the demand for SUMMER EATA- BLES of all kinds, and the public find it profitable to do their tradingr here. Rocky Ford Muskrnelons, Water Melons, Cucumbers, Peaches. Sweet Potatoes, Tomatoes, Bananas. Oranges, Pineapples, Squash, Etc. The best articles in these lines received daily. ELEGANT SWEET BUTTER, RICH COFFEES. DOUBLE CREAM CHEESE. COUNTRY EGG§. We have a system and demand for FANCY CRACKERS, CAKES AND WAFERS whereby we receive them fresh from the ovens. which is the secret of freshness. that you always get here. I. I lEllIIlJll. Letting 811111, 33 West Washington Street. BACON, 14c. PER LB. LEAN HAMS 13:. PER LB. SHOULDERS, xoc. PER LB. There' is only one way to test our goods, and that" 13 to taste them. Our taste in selecting is the Very Best Goods that can be bought on the market. Therefore ,we can suit you in taste, and the Prices Speak for themselves. Give us a trial order and be convinced. A FEW OF OUR SPECIALS FOR THIS WEEK: NATIVE POTATOES, PER PECK. 30 CENTS. FANCY SWEET POTATOES, PER PECK, 30 CENTS. 3 CANS MAGNOLIA MILK FOR 25 CENTS. ‘ . , l Wh t. 250. CI S , lb.. 6 . i It: $123n°amfarooa 25.. BEAUTIFUL pnesnnrs 1.5335 cii‘éi, iii: 11... 55. 2 pint“. m3": $11312 3 k for £ch WITH OUR gdausificgiswp‘er lb : R ' . S. C 1 , ., . 1135113121151 Food, appkggs. for 25¢ BEST TEAS AND COFFEES‘ Oyster Crackers. per 1b.. '11:. 19 LBS. GRANULATED SUGAR, $1.00. \ 6 CAKES FELS NAPHTHA SOAP. 25 CENTS. 3 LBS. GOOD LARD FOR 25 CENTS. New York Grocery Co. RELIABLE GROOIHO. DONOVAN BUILDING. li'«J« SOUTH NORWALK. SPECIALS FOR THIS WEiili AT Lynch Co. Grocery. .3 mono enanbLarnn SUGAR. $1.0... eon FAMOUS ELGIN ‘CREAMERY BUTTER. new. con FAMOUS warm nose men. 551:. one; 34.... use. 3 can: Magnolia Milk. 1151:. 3 glass jars New Jam. 2511 15 cotton Lion Soap, 25:. 1 lb. can Roast Beef, 131:. 1 qt. glass jar Jelly, the 11 other Chic Soap. . 251:. 1 lb. can Corned Beef. 131:. 3 lb. can Baked Beans, mi: 7 ram Blbbitt’i Soap. 251:. icon: Sound Mackerel, 251: 3 cans Mustard Sardines, use. 5 cakes Big value Soap, use. FREE TO ALLPURCHASERS OF TEA OR COFFEE-uA CAKE OF WHITE ROBE SOAP. 1. ‘rnn P JLYNCH co. SOUTH NORWALK.