Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-03

Its generation and all neanness scorned,
 And give it these hearts and hands of ours,
 And it with praises as with how'rs. But what of things that have been cradled here, And institutions renowned and dear? What I say of them that's not been said And better said by some, alive or dead? They surely need words of praise from As they're themselves their laud or eulogy The City's homes-how beautiful they stand Amid adornments glorious and grandi What elms and naples in their yards aroundi What lovely shrubs and how'rs in them abound! In them accomplishments are taught and nursed And ev'rywhere the thought of them is first There woman's voice is heard in grateful song As OCT page it sweetly moves along; There gladstone looks of household love. by night Met round their hearths in ineandegeent light; And some, we know, are ruled by Holy Writ From the beginning to the end of it.
 How well they're built, modern thought Both those for public and for higher schools
 Conform to civil architecture rules.
 How fine, for instance, Broad street house appears And others raised built in long-gone years What largeness in the Free Academy
 Whose praises can't be trolled enough by mel How bold is Slater Memorial hall
 In massive grandeur, it surpasses all!
 What multitudes have filled their and hallsl
 What voices have resounded from their walls
 Here many lighted were with learnings flame.
 And then went forth and enduring fame;
 many learn their first lessons here
 And fitted are for work, from year to year. The churches temples of Almighty God Which have been built where oft the fathers trod- How humble some how stately others are How interesting all, or farl
 
 Falls attentive from belfry chimes, Invites to worship all both small and great While still their hearts are strong and palpitate! Call each meeting house. othersname, is hallowed building, all the The Perfect Father there His name records And gives His sons and daughters helpful words What worshipers in them their voices raise. And vocal make the air with songs of praise! What doctrines from their puIps dscoursedl What useful precepts and great truths enforced!
 And the Y. M c. A. that aids our youth
 To away from vanities to truth;
 That to it's gorgeous home invites the young
 To manly sports that make them hale and strong So they feel like one who secure and proud,
 Ascends the ladder leaning the cloud"
 Hbaries and Otis and those
 That not named but ev'ry patron knows,
 Whose many books mentors of the mind,
 Afford companiohships of ev'ry kind,
 Turn back the tide of ages to it's head,
 And hoard the wisdom of the honored dead"
 And hospitals, Backus and Brewsters Neck,
 The Shelterng Arms, an older one, reck-
 All stars Norwich galaxy of homes
 In which the sick injured one that comes
 Is treated with restoratives designed
 For health and strength of body and of mind.
 And others still, Johnson and Huntington,
 Thus christened, Tong ago and later on"
 Besides good missions and societies,
 Fraternal orders in varieties
 All these devoted to the relief
 Of poverty, misfortune and grief,
 And show, by works that are not advertised How mortas may be helped and humanized And those who smother and put out the light" Who're clothed in regimentals trim bright prompt fire alarms As patriotic soldiers, the calls to arms And jeopardze themselves life And property, in hard, exhausting strife. And those who in embattled ranks did stand And brayely. fight to save this favored land The veterans of gigantic Who barred themselves to shots from near and far. those not of the rank and file Who yet marks for balls from creatures vie , The uniformed protectors of the peace Denominated rightly the police, Who, night and day, exposed to cold and heat Walk ito and fro, each in his well-worn beat And of justice and all Who sit in judgment in the City Hall Where they wont to hear most urgent prayers, Tn forts to adj inst m dIDa Who do not nod and wink at common crimes And punish frendless innocence at times, But hold the scales of right in equipoise, And do their work without applause noise Besides, the press the mighty instrument On progress, liberty and ace intent The Evening Record, Morning Bulletin And others them akin Good, able journals that without dismay Make the wonders of each passing day, Uphold the right and what is wrong oppose, mysteries unravel and disclose, And edit we'll the news their agents find, And edify and bless mankind. We greet you all. though we're but as blast That's heard, and is, forthwith, forever past!
 And ladies of this town greet you too!
 advances much is due to
 The high esteem of woman is the test
 Of progress, ev'rywhere, supreme and best
 Without love, without her grace and aid
 Man would become renegade
 Workers" long United" you have
 The Masters plaudt-"We and nobly done!"
 As "Daughtersr doing Christian work you've gain
 Repute for good well earned and well sustained
 s who endeavor to up- pen 1ntoxicants from the abuse of men, < their dread and dire effects,
 By those enactments loyal man respects
 May victory perch banners
 And bring drinkers strength, a joyful booni
 But times changed, and other days have con
 Still womans proper sphere is Home sweet home Her fairest virtues fl from public sight
 Domestic worth-that shuns too strong ght'
 True modesty womans finest trait
 And that is what this tale does indicates: