Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-29
THE END AND THE THANKS.

The final meeting of the executive committee of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the town of Norwich and the 125th of the incorporation of the city is in it's disclosed results most gratifying to the citizens and most creditable to the executive committee and each and all of the committees .co-operating with them to make the affair a grand success.
 This historic and memorable event required the constant, painstaking service of the most active committee men for nearly two years and the un- tiring interest and activity of all the committees for several months. It was an enterprise which required good judgment and great business ability to carry it through in all it's details without giving such strict atten- ton to financial results, and a deficit is oftener in order than balance upon such occasions; and 1t is a cause for congra tulations all round that the business end of the celebration was in such competent hands
 Of course the s15,900 is but small part of the cost of the three days fes- tival; for the president, MT. Winslow T. Williams went to large personal ex- pense in entertaining the president and the merchants and the citizens in dressing the city for the occasion and entertaining guests expended more than four times the amount ot the ap- propriations made by the town and city. The executive committee was right in extending thanks to Chairman Tracy and President Williams and in ordering a committee to prepare a letter of thanks to every committee man and person who aided in any way the success of the celebration.
 And The Bulletin notices that out of the funds the city has one or two permanent Improvements The public comfort at the foot of Rose place and the inclosure of the Breed elm are signs of excellent taste and real prog ress.
 The spirit manifested by all of our citizens, from the least to the greatest. in the decoration of their places of business and their homes, was most praiseworthy. and to them for their warm response and generous cooper ation the city is largely indebted for tAiC AdihC " Ahduc TUT llScll tuurlBS US gala days.
 The committeeman who took the heft of the burden, who gave time and thought and money. cannot be ade- quately thanked for the personal sacri- fees they made to have the celebra- tion in its completeness worthy the event. They were subjected to much petty criticism, but in view of the grandeur of their work we must con fess that they are entitled to unstinted praise.
 The Bulletin would also extend it's thanks to President Williams, Chair man Tracy, and Secretary Raymond for their courtesy and heIpfulness in the part of the work which it per- formed.
 There is no room now for anything but satisfaction and pride. This is a great anniversary year and among the places which have celebrated historic events of more than ordinary import Norwich carries her banner in the front rank. the conception and carry Ing out of the whole programme com paring favorably with the best civic demonstrations made in this part of the country.
 It Is privilege as well as a pleas ure to let the committees know that we appreciate their work and that we recognize that in bringing exceptional honor to the town and it's people they nave truly distinguished themselves.